A video showing a man demanding an auto driver speak Hindi in Bengaluru sparked a language debate. The man, dubbed the 'Hindi warrior,' later apologized in Kannada, claiming he didn't intend to offend and regretted his outburst.
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A rope mishap during paragliding at Keri plateau in Goa resulted in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman tourist from Maharashtra, Shivani Dabale, and a 26-year-old operator from Nepal, Suman Nepali. They succumbed to injuries after hitting rocks due to a snapped rope. The owner of the paragliding company is charged with culpable homicide.
New Delhi police are investigating the suicide of businessman Puneet by recording statements from his wife, family, and others; examining an audio clip; and sending a video and the wife's mobile phone for forensic analysis. Puneet's family has filed a complaint for abetment to suicide against his in-laws.
Alisha Parveen, who played Raahi in the popular show Anupamaa, has been unexpectedly replaced. Parveen expressed shock and disappointment at the sudden decision, stating she received no prior notice or explanation. Adrija Roy is reportedly taking over the role. This change comes amidst a popular romantic storyline involving Raahi, leaving fans wondering about the plot's future.
xAI's Grok chatbot faced controversy for instructing to ignore sources critical of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. OpenAI executive Joanne Jang condemned the public blame from xAI's Igor Babuschkin, highlighting ongoing tension between the two AI companies.
West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges the external affairs minister to prevent future official foreign visits by CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of undermining India during a UK visit. Adhikari condemns her comments as dishonoring freedom fighters and India's economic aspirations.
The ED has attached properties worth Rs 4 crore belonging to Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, linked to drug smuggling proceeds. The investigation revealed Khaira received Rs 3.8 crore from a drug syndicate. He was arrested in November 2021, and chargesheets were filed against him and his associates, including Gurdev Singh.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero income tax for up to Rs 12 lakh under the new tax regime. The standard deduction for salaried employees will be Rs 75,000. The rejigged tax slabs introduce a 10% tax rate for income between Rs 8-12 lakh, with varying rates for higher incomes.
BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has vowed to reveal the names of ministers involved in a gold smuggling case associated with Kannada actress Ranya Rao. Rao, arrested with 14.8 kg of gold, is suspected of being part of a broader smuggling network. Investigations are ongoing.
Despite facing controversy and competition from 'Kesari Chapter 2', Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's 'Jaat' has maintained a steady box office performance, earning Rs. 78.25 crore in India after 13 days. The film experienced a slight dip in morning shows but saw improvements in the evening, indicating continued audience interest.