Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded K. Annamalai for his exceptional contributions as the Tamil Nadu BJP unit chief, highlighting his efforts in promoting party policies and programs. Shah announced that the BJP would utilize Annamalai's organizational skills at the national level.
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality Restaurant. Joined by Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Robert Vadra, and other family members, they savored the restaurant's famous chole-bhature. Rahul Gandhi shared photos of the gathering on Instagram, recommending the dish to his followers.
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India welcomed 2025 with New Year's Eve house parties, driving high demand for snacks, beverages, and party supplies on Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart. Highlights included record orders for aloo bhujia, chips, and ice cubes. BigBasket noted significant spikes in ice cube and beverage sales, while top cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad led in delivery tips.
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