Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has strongly criticized Goa CM Pramod Sawant's remarks regarding the Mahadayi river water project, deeming them an insult to the people of Karnataka. Karnataka vows to fight for its rightful share of the project legally, politically, and morally, emphasizing the project's importance for North Karnataka's drinking water needs.
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McPatel Foods, an Ahmedabad-based company, has taken McDonald's to court over the use of the prefix 'Mc'. McPatel, which sells French fries, accuses McDonald's of issuing groundless threats regarding its trademark. The local company seeks to prevent the fast-food giant from objecting to its use of 'Mc', arguing it's a generic term meaning 'son of' and honors the Patel community.
An off-duty US Border Patrol agent was shot in the face during a robbery in a New York City park. The suspect, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, an illegal immigrant with a prior deportation order, was apprehended. The agent returned fire, wounding Mora, who has a history of arrests and was previously released due to overcrowding despite his immigration status.
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Parliament is set to debate Operation Sindoor on Monday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the discussion in Lok Sabha. Home Minister Amit Shah and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will participate. BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to join the debate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may intervene in the discussion. The operation avenged the Pahalgam massacre.
Mohit Suri's romantic drama 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has swiftly entered the Rs 200 crore club, amassing Rs 217.25 crore in India within nine days. Surpassing expectations, the film's success, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and an increased screen count, now challenges the Rs 300 crore milestone, potentially becoming one of Bollywood's most profitable ventures.
The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.
Rahul Gandhi has strongly defended Robert Vadra against money laundering charges, dismissing the ED's chargesheet as a decade-long politically motivated witch hunt. The ED accuses Vadra of laundering proceeds from a Gurgaon land deal, leading to the attachment of his properties. Vadra's office has refuted the charges, asserting his cooperation and confidence in clearing his name through legal proceedings.
PM Narendra Modi will visit the UK this week. He will meet Keir Starmer to discuss trade, technology, defence, and education. A free trade agreement is expected to be formalised. Modi will also visit Maldives as guest of honour on their Independence Day. This marks a turnaround in relations since President Muizzu assumed office.