Lalit Modi stirred controversy by sharing an old video of the infamous IPL 'slapgate' incident between Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth. Harbhajan expressed his disappointment, suggesting a selfish motive behind resurfacing the 18-year-old incident. He acknowledged his mistake, reiterated his regret, and mentioned seeking forgiveness.
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The chief priest of a Japanese temple gifted Daruma Doll to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as PM Modi reached Japan for his two-day visit. Daruma Doll is an iconic cultural symbol in Japan with its roots in India. Daruma is based on Bodhidharma, an Indian monk from Kancheepuram, known in Japan as Daruma Daishi.
In Pilibhit, a domestic dispute over samosas turned violent when Shivam Kumar failed to bring them home as requested by his wife, Sangeeta. The argument escalated the next day, leading to Sangeeta, along with her parents and uncle, allegedly assaulting Shivam. Police have registered an FIR, and an investigation is underway to determine the full scope of the incident.
India has strongly condemned Peter Navarro's remarks about "Brahmins profiting from Russian crude" as inaccurate and misleading. The statement, linking India's oil purchases to funding Russia's war in Ukraine, has sparked widespread criticism across Indian political parties. Even Trump's comments on India's relationship with Russia and China at the SCO summit, adding fuel to the fire.
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Robin Westman, 23, opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17. The assailant had messages like "NUKE INDIA" and others written on the weapons. Authorities are investigating the incident as domestic terrorism and a hate crime, focusing on Westman's social media posts containing violent diary entries and the fact that Westman was a former student of the school.