Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reopened the governor's residence for an Easter egg hunt shortly after an alleged arson attack. Cody Balmer, the suspect, is accused of setting fire to the residence, causing millions in damages. Despite the incident, Shapiro affirmed his resilience and commitment to not living in fear, proceeding with the public event while security enhancements are being evaluated.
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Mayawati announced that nobody would succeed her in the BSP while she is alive, removing her nephew Akash Anand from his roles. She reinstated Ramji Gautam and Anand Kumar as national coordinators. This decision followed the expulsion of Akash Anand's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for factionalism, which Mayawati said influenced Akash Anand's career.
During a peace committee meeting in Sambhal, DSP Anuj Chaudhary advised Muslims to stay indoors on Holi if they felt playing with colors affected their faith. He faced criticism for leading a religious procession in uniform and had previously been involved in communal tension following a mosque survey.
The US DOJ released documents on Jeffrey Epstein, containing little new information and heavily redacted details. Some files were given to select conservative influencers, causing criticism for not making them publicly accessible. Critics and social media users demanded full disclosure instead of selective distribution, highlighting concerns over transparency and the nature of the document release.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border security measures by not providing land for fencing and aiding illegal immigrants. He emphasized the need for stricter immigration laws for national security and highlighted India's role in providing refuge historically. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was passed in the Lok Sabha.
In Deoband, a 17-year-old girl and her younger sister were harassed by a group of men who accused them of interacting with a Hindu man. The mob assaulted the girl, forced her to remove her hijab for a video, and snatched her phone. Police arrested one man, Mohd Mehtab, and are searching for others involved in the December 11 incident.
The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne saw an exciting finish on the fourth day as Jasprit Bumrah narrowly missed a five-wicket haul. Bumrah overstepped while dismissing Nathan Lyon, giving Australia a reprieve. Lyon, unbeaten on 41, alongside Scott Boland, frustrated India with their last-wicket partnership, taking Australia's lead to 333 runs at stumps.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticised Sonia Gandhi's comments on the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling them "unfortunate" and undermining parliamentary democracy. Despite extensive discussions and proper procedures, Birla noted her allegations were inappropriate. Sonia Gandhi claimed the bill undermined democratic values and was pushed through forcibly, sparking debate between the government and opposition.
Delhi experienced its worst fog of the season starting from late Friday night, causing widespread disruptions. The zero visibility condition lasted up to 12 hours, impacting flights, trains, and road traffic. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for continuing dense fog and predicts poor air quality in the coming days.
Congress Lok Sabha MP Rakibul Hussain and his security officers were attacked by masked miscreants in Assam's Nagaon district. The assailants wielded cricket bats and caused minor injuries to the security personnel. The Assam government plans to enhance the MP's security during future district visits. The Congress criticizes the government's failure in maintaining law and order.