Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court for allegedly defaming Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. During his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi reportedly called Savarkar a British servant and pensioner. The court found these remarks spread hatred and ill will, scheduling Gandhi's appearance for January 10, 2025, to face charges under Sections 153A and 505 of the IPC.
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The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a petition challenging his 2024 victory in the Nagpur South West assembly seat. Congress' Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe filed the petition, alleging procedural lapses and corrupt practices during the election. The court has set a returnable date for the summons on May 8.
Travis Timmerman, a US citizen, has been freed after months of detention in a Syrian prison following the Assad regime's overthrow. He was found on Thursday and recounted his experience to CBS News, detailing his unauthorized entry into Syria and subsequent capture. Timmerman is now seeking to leave Syria, and the US government is working to bring him home.
Pakistan has reacted strongly to India, threatening retaliation if water flow under the Indus Waters Treaty is disrupted, viewing it as an act of war. They've suspended agreements, severed ties, and warned of a forceful response, raising concerns about escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. India has not officially responded to Pakistan's threat.
AAP announced Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as the candidate for Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, dismissing speculations about Arvind Kejriwal's entry into the upper House. Opposition criticized AAP, alleging an attempt to accommodate a non-Punjabi in Rajya Sabha from Punjab.
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