Abhishek Banerjee, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, has strongly criticized the BJP after a Delhi police letter referred to Bengali as "Bangladeshi language." Banerjee condemned this as a deliberate insult and an attempt to undermine Bengali identity, accusing the BJP of systematically maligning Bengal and its culture.
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In Fatehpur, Swami Prasad Maurya faced an attack. A Karni Sena worker, disguised as a supporter, slapped him during a welcome ceremony. The attacker blended into the crowd. Police are investigating the incident and the attacker's motive. Maurya has been in the news for controversial remarks on Hinduism. His comments have sparked outrage among Hindu groups.
India is likely to continue sourcing crude oil from Russia if it remains cheaper, despite potential pressure from the US government. The decision is based on prioritizing consumer interests and market realities, with India emphasizing the transparency of its oil trade with Russia. Recent decline in India's crude petroleum imports from Russia is due to market dynamics.
A Bengaluru student, Clara, faced immense distress after private videos shared with a friend, Anoop, surfaced online, including pornographic websites. She filed a police complaint after the videos reappeared despite initial takedown requests. An Instagram user, Rony Ronel, then demanded money to remove the videos, threatening further distribution.
Prasidh Krishna's strategic bowling led to the crucial dismissal of Ben Duckett on Day 4, ending a frustrating partnership. After a series of short deliveries, Krishna tempted Duckett with a fuller ball, resulting in an edge caught by KL Rahul. This breakthrough fueled India's belief in leveling the series, marking a significant moment after sustained pressure and tactical planning.
Congress has strongly criticised PM Modi, highlighting Trump's tariff threats due to India's Russian oil imports, questioning the value of their touted friendship. Jairam Ramesh referenced past events like 'Howdy Modi' and Trump's claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, suggesting a deterioration in US-India relations. He also pointed out challenges from China, America, and Pakistan.
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