Rahul Gandhi intensified his "vote chori" charge during his Bihar rally, accusing PM Modi, Amit Shah, and the ECI of manipulating elections through a "Gujarat model" of vote theft. He claimed to possess evidence of electoral fraud in multiple states, including Maharashtra, where the ECI allegedly inflated votes favouring the BJP after the Lok Sabha elections.
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The Supreme Court has provided journalist Abhisar Sharma with four weeks of protection from arrest regarding an FIR filed by Assam Police. The case stems from a video criticizing the Assam government's alleged communal politics and land allocation for a cement factory.
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A private school in Bulandshahr initially prohibited students from wearing religious symbols like 'tilak' and 'kalawa' in classrooms, triggering immediate backlash from parents and right-wing organizations. The principal swiftly retracted the order and issued an apology, acknowledging the impact on religious sentiments. The education department has launched an investigation into the matter following the protests.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani declared India's rise as unstoppable at the company's Annual General Meeting. He highlighted India's rapid GDP growth, projecting a potential 10% annual increase with the right reforms. Ambani envisioned a four to five-fold rise in per capita income within two decades, fostering a more prosperous and equitable nation.
A shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis resulted in two fatalities and at least 20 injuries. President Trump acknowledged the incident, offering prayers and confirming the FBI's rapid response. Authorities are investigating reports of a potential bomb within the church, while urging residents to avoid the area as emergency services assist victims and the shooter is contained.
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In a gruesome incident in Delhi's KN Katju Marg, Yogesh Sehgal murdered his wife and mother-in-law following an argument over birthday gifts for their son. The police arrested Sehgal in Rohini, recovering the murder weapon and blood-stained clothes. Domestic disputes and a heated exchange about gifts reportedly triggered the violent act, leaving the family shattered and the community in shock.