BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ram Chander Jangra sparked controversy by suggesting women killed in the Pahalgam terror attack lacked bravery. He claimed that if they had training or fought back, casualties would have been lower. Jangra referenced PM Modi's Agniveer initiative and historical figures like Rani of Jhansi, drawing criticism.
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Kolkata Police defended the arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmistha Panoli, clarifying it was due to a video allegedly insulting religious beliefs and promoting communal disharmony, not her political views. Police stated that Panoli was absconding after failing to comply with legal notices, leading to her arrest in Gurugram.
Megha Vemuri, MIT's Class of 2025 president, was banned from her graduation after delivering a pro-Palestine speech criticizing the university's ties with Israel. MIT cited disruption of an official event as the reason, leading to online backlash and Vemuri deleting her LinkedIn profile. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding campus activism and free speech related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Bharathi Kannan, a 32-year-old dance master, was arrested for allegedly harassing a 17-year-old girl in Bengaluru. He approached her near a bank, promising to make her a celebrity dancer and convinced her to get into his car. Kannan then sexually harassed her during the drive, leading to her desperate attempts to escape and his subsequent arrest under the Pocso Act.
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw opted for the Namma Metro's Purple Line to bypass Bengaluru's notorious traffic, traveling from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha. She lauded the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the seamless journey, accompanied by Jennifer Erich of Exxon Mobil. The initiative drew praise online, highlighting the importance of public transport usage across all societal levels.
Several opposition-ruled states' chief ministers, including West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry, were absent from the Niti Aayog's 10th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. The meeting focused on "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047," with Modi emphasizing Centre-state cooperation to achieve national goals and urging states to develop world-class tourist destinations.
During an IPL 2025 match between CSK and RR, a fan's spirited imitation of cheerleaders led to a brief interruption by security. On the field, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive 57 guided Rajasthan to a six-wicket victory, chasing down 188 with ease. Despite the win and notable performances from both sides, both teams failed to qualify for the knockouts.
Protests erupted in Imphal after a 48-hour ultimatum for Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to apologize for the removal of "Manipur" from a state transport bus windshield expired, leading to clashes with security forces near Raj Bhavan. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations.
Following the death of Maoist commander Basavaraju, Devji's granddaughter, Itlu Suma Tipiri, has made an emotional appeal for him to surrender. In a video message, Suma urges her grandfather, a potential successor to Basavaraju, to return home. She questions the state's anti-Maoist operations while expressing the family's longing for his return.