Lalit Modi's recent revelation on a podcast has brought the infamous Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth "slap-gate" incident from the inaugural IPL season in 2008 back into the spotlight. Modi claimed to possess unseen footage of the altercation, which resulted in Harbhajan's suspension and sparked significant controversy. The resurfacing of this incident reminded fans of the fiery early years of the league.
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Vivek Agnihotri, known for films like 'The Kashmir Files,' revealed he convinced Javed Akhtar to retain 'Billo Rani' in the song from 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.' Despite differing political views, Agnihotri deeply respects Akhtar's intellect and acknowledges his contributions to Indian cinema, particularly his lyrics in 'Lagaan' and screenwriting that shaped Amitabh Bachchan's iconic roles.
In Bihar, over two lakh objections have been filed against the draft electoral roll, primarily from individuals who submitted enumeration forms while already registered elsewhere. This surge follows notices issued to prominent figures for holding multiple voter IDs.
Amidst trade tensions between the US and India and renewed calls to restrict H-1B visas, entrepreneur Karl Mehta criticized MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk's anti-Indian remarks. Kirk's statements about Indian workers displacing Americans and the US being "full" drew backlash. Mehta defended the contributions of Indian engineers and doctors to the US economy, expressing concerns over the safety of Indian-Americans.
India made history at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, securing a leading 50 gold medals. The senior team excelled in Olympic events, earning six gold, two silver, and three bronze medals, only behind China. Junior shooters also shone, contributing significantly to India's total of 99 medals, surpassing Kazakhstan and China in the overall standings.
Senior Congress MLA RV Deshpande faced backlash for his insensitive remarks to a woman journalist regarding the lack of a hospital in Joida taluk. When questioned about the urgent need for medical facilities, especially for pregnant women, Deshpande responded with a wink, suggesting her delivery could be arranged elsewhere, sparking condemnation from the BJP who criticized his disrespect towards women.
India is increasingly favoring gold over US Treasury bills to bolster its foreign exchange reserves, mirroring a global trend of diversifying away from dollar-denominated assets. While India's US T-bill holdings decreased to $227 billion in June 2025, its gold reserves rose significantly to 879.98 metric tonnes.
Pawan Khera alleged that the Election Commission dismissed approximately 89 lakh complaints of irregularities raised by Congress's Booth Level Agents during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Khera questioned the EC's intentions, claiming that BLAs' complaints were rejected with the directive that only individual complaints would be accepted, not those from political parties.
Despite Elon Musk's departure, the Pentagon's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to scrutinize 400,000 contracts and grants, aiming for savings from fiscal year 2026. DOGE, with its dozen-strong team, has already adjusted or terminated 390 contracts, claiming over $20 billion in savings.
Director Vetrimaaran announced the closure of his production house, Grass Root Film Company. This decision comes after the release of 'Bad Girl'. He cited pressures and challenges of film production as the reason. Vetrimaaran also discussed censorship issues faced by 'Manushi' and controversies surrounding 'Bad Girl'. He highlighted the financial strain on independent producers.