Amidst national mourning following the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Modi's Bihar visit for development projects and an election rally has sparked criticism from Congress and RJD. They question the timing, alleging insensitivity and misuse of state resources for political gains. JDU leaders prioritize the PM's program, skipping an all-party meeting on the attack.
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The husbands of six newly-elected women panchayat members in Paraswara, Chhattisgarh took the oath instead of their wives, prompting an investigation. The incident attracted outrage, spotlighting the ongoing issue of proxy leadership by men in positions reserved for women.
Kapil Dev emphasized the futility of comparing players from different eras, highlighting disparities between his playing days and modern cricket. As workload debates arose surrounding Jasprit Bumrah's injuries, Kapil's former teammate Balwinder Sandhu had dismissed the concept of workload management, noting they frequently bowled extensive spells during their careers.
A 72-year-old Frenchman, Dominique Pelicot, pleaded for forgiveness in a French court for drugging his wife and facilitating her rape by dozens of men over a decade. The trial, involving 50 defendants, highlighted issues of gender-based violence and consent. Pelicot faces a 20-year sentence, while his ex-wife, Gisele, has become a symbol of courage for confronting her attackers publicly.
Hyderabad police arrested Kilaru Kirti Teja, 29, for the brutal murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao over a property dispute. Teja, who recently returned from the US, allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times, driven by anger over property division and lack of respect from family members.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal was detained by police for allegedly parking garbage trucks near the former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Earlier, Maliwal visited Vikaspuri's garbage dump to protest against the city's sanitation issues and planned to take the rubbish to Kejriwal's residence.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has summoned Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and other party members to Delhi, sparking speculation about potential political upheavals. Rivals claim the move may signal Mann's removal, while Congress and BJP hint at unrest and possible mid-term polls in Punjab due to dissatisfaction over unfulfilled promises.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna sought a report from Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyay regarding the recovery of cash from Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The CJI will consider setting up an inquiry panel based on the findings. Justice Varma was recently transferred back to Allahabad HC.
Virat Kohli, struggling with form, resumed training with Sanjay Bangar, his former batting coach, in Mumbai ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after 12 years. Kohli will play for Delhi against Railways. He scored 190 runs in five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli will join Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and others in domestic cricket action.
Bangladesh's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, urged Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif to resolve outstanding issues from 1971 to improve bilateral relations. While Sharif highlighted the 1974 tripartite agreement, Yunus emphasized the importance of a SAARC summit. Both leaders agreed to strengthen ties through trade, cultural exchanges, and cooperation in areas like sugar industry and dengue management.