Robert Vadra faced interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in a land deal. Vadra claimed repeated questioning and a potential birthday celebration at the ED office. The Bharatiya Janata Party criticized the Gandhi family over the case. They alleged illicit enrichment of the family's treasury.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as "casteist" and "anti-Dalit." Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to diminish Ambedkar's legacy. Shah's comments, made during a parliamentary debate, sparked protests and accusations of disrespect from opposition parties, while the BJP defended Shah and accused Congress of hypocrisy.
India and the UK are enhancing their bilateral ties to address key international issues and boost economic cooperation. Foreign ministers discussed strategic coordination and the progress of ongoing trade talks, while also covering the Ukraine conflict, West Asia, and developments in Bangladesh and the Commonwealth.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed the absence of pacer Akash Deep due to a back injury ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. The playing XI will be decided on match day. Australia’s captain Pat Cummins announced Beau Webster’s Test debut replacing Mitch Marsh. Mitchell Starc will play despite a rib issue.
A 60-year-old woman died from a heart attack in Mainpuri district hospital after the doctor on duty, Dr. Adarsh Sanger, allegedly ignored her and watched his mobile phone. Despite family pleas, the doctor instructed nurses to attend to her, leading to public outrage after CCTV footage showed him slapping the patient's son. An investigation has been initiated.
Flash floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rain, have caused devastation in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, resulting in at least three fatalities and widespread damage to homes. Rescue operations are underway amidst challenging weather conditions, with over 100 people rescued from flood-hit areas.
Rohit Sharma, facing a rough patch as Test captain and batter, has to regain his form by scoring runs in domestic cricket, suggests former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar. He says Rohit must showcase his hunger to play Test cricket like Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane, who continue to perform in domestic matches despite being out of favour for the Indian team.
Isro has successfully docked two spacecraft in space, joining an elite group of nations mastering this technology. This advances India's goal of establishing a permanent space station and fulfilling ambitious missions, including manned lunar expeditions by 2040, using the indigenous Bharatiya Docking System.
A 21-year-old student from Padmavati lost Rs10 lakh to fraudsters who promised to help her participate in a beauty pageant in Egypt. The student frequently participated in beauty pageants and was exploited. Her parents took a loan to support her. The girl discovered the fraud when she found the travel ticket was fake. She then filed an FIR.
Kargil War hero Col Rajesh Adhau narrowly escaped a rocket-propelled grenade attack at his official quarters in Goma, Congo, during a confrontation between M23 rebels and the Congolese military. His wife Dr Deepali confirmed his safety. The Indian tertiary hospital, part of the UN peacekeeping mission, has treated injured personnel from various countries.
India's real GDP grew by 6.2% in Q3 FY 2024-25, with nominal GDP rising by 9.9%. The fiscal year is projected to see a 6.5% real GDP growth. Agriculture outperformed other sectors, while mining and manufacturing lagged. Private consumption is set to expand by 7.6% in 2024-25.