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Delhi Minister Accuses MLA of Violence During Road Inspection Visit

Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has alleged that an MLA arrived at a road inspection site accompanied by individuals with criminal backgrounds. Verma claimed the MLA and his associates used abusive language and turned violent during the encounter. The incident gained attention after a video of the road inspection was filmed and circulated. It has since emerged that the person who recorded the footage was himself named in an assault case. The episode has sparked a political controversy in Delhi.

Israel Revokes Dutch Diplomats' Status in West Bank Amid Sanctions Row

Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats operating in the West Bank, escalating tensions between the two countries. The move appears to be a retaliatory measure linked to sanctions-related disputes. The West Bank is a Palestinian territory that Israel has occupied since capturing it during the 1967 Arab-Israeli War. Israeli settlements established in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law. The diplomatic fallout reflects broader friction between Israel and European nations over its policies in the occupied territories.

Police Use Tear Gas, Lathis as Protests Erupt Over Ujjain Mosque Demolition

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, over the removal of a mosque as part of a road-widening project. Authorities deployed tear gas and carried out a lathi charge to disperse the demonstrators. The demolition is linked to a large-scale infrastructure upgrade planned for the city. The development work is being undertaken ahead of the Simhastha Mela, a major religious gathering expected to draw millions of pilgrims in 2028.

Trump Says UK Air Base Terror Suspects Planned Major Attack on RAF Fairford

US President Donald Trump has stated that terror suspects linked to a plot targeting the Royal Air Force base at Fairford in southwest England were planning to cause significant damage to the facility. Trump made the remarks directly to reporters, describing the alleged intent as doing 'big damage' to the base. RAF Fairford is a strategically important installation in the United Kingdom. The comments come amid broader security concerns surrounding the base and its significance to US and UK military operations.

CJP Holds Hyderabad Meeting Ahead of Nationwide Protest Against Election Chief

The Campaign for Justice and Peace (CJP) organised a meeting in Hyderabad ahead of a planned nationwide protest targeting Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar. The event was led by South Zone In-Charge and National Media Lead Vijay Reddy Mallangi. South Zone Coordinators Stanley Korani, Ashok Uppu, and Sreeja Reddy also played key roles in conducting the meeting. The gathering appears to be part of a broader coordinated effort by the organisation to mobilise opposition against the poll body chief across the country.

Weather department predicts heavy rain over Uttarakhand; respite likely in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

‘We support statehood but oppose the language’: BJP hits out at J-K’s CM Omar Abdullah’s resolution

Indian-Origin Leaders Rise to Top of Corporate America's Biggest Firms

A growing number of Indian-origin executives now lead some of the largest corporations in the United States. Many of these top CEOs originally arrived in America on student visas before transitioning to H-1B work visas. Their rise reflects a broader trend of skilled Indian immigrants climbing to the highest levels of global business. This shift has made Indian representation in US corporate boardrooms more prominent than ever before.

12 BJP CMs defend EC amid SIR row, hit back at Rahul Gandhi

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Former Cornell Student Sues University Over Alleged Gang Rape at Fraternity

A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple men at a Chi Phi fraternity event. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was rendered unconscious before the alleged assault took place. One of the accused men allegedly sent a message in a fraternity Snapchat group chat implying the woman was available for sex, which the suit claims led to further assault. The lawsuit names Cornell University, suggesting the institution bears responsibility for the alleged incident on its campus.

Supreme Court flags rising sexual assault cases in Delhi, invokes Nirbhaya case

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the growing number of sexual assault cases in Delhi. The court drew comparisons to the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case to highlight the gravity of the situation. Judges pointed to a systemic failure on the part of law enforcement agencies in effectively handling such incidents. Taking note of the issue on its own initiative, the court registered a suo motu case to address the matter.

Sensex Drops 1,000 Points, Nifty Falls Below 22,850 in Sharp Market Sell-Off

Indian equity markets saw a steep decline on the day, with the BSE Sensex falling nearly 1,000 points and the Nifty50 slipping below the 22,850 mark. As of 10:40 AM, the Nifty50 was trading at 22,835.15, a drop of 305 points or 1.32%. The Sensex stood at 72,909.34, down 986 points or 1.33% at the same time. The broad-based sell-off reflected significant bearish sentiment across major blue-chip stocks. Both key indices recorded losses of over 1.3%, signalling widespread pressure on the domestic market.

Scented Cleaners React With Indoor Ozone to Form Harmful Ultrafine Particles

A Purdue University study found that scented cleaning products release compounds that chemically react with ozone present indoors. This reaction rapidly generates ultrafine particles capable of penetrating deep into the lungs. In poorly ventilated or enclosed spaces, these particles can build up to significant concentrations, posing potential health risks. Researchers suggest that using fragrance-free cleaning alternatives and improving indoor ventilation can help reduce exposure to these harmful byproducts.

'Stalin Jr has come to destroy the DMK': Vijay's TVK takes swipe at Udhayanidhi

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Delhi Court Issues Notice on Appeal Against Brij Bhushan Singh's Acquittal

A Delhi court has issued notice in an appeal challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. The plea argues that the lower magistrate court's verdict relied heavily on outdated and stereotypical notions about how victims of sexual assault and harassment are expected to behave. The appellant contends that such reasoning is legally flawed and reflects gender-biased assumptions incompatible with modern judicial standards. The case stems from allegations of sexual misconduct brought against Singh by several female wrestlers, which had triggered a high-profile protest movement in 2023.

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Shahi Masjid demolition: Ujjain residents and police clash; stones pelted, tear gas fired

Ujjain Clashes Erupt Over Partial Demolition of Shahi Masjid

Tensions flared in Ujjain after authorities announced plans to partially demolish the Shahi Masjid, triggering a confrontation between a large crowd and police. Some individuals in the crowd resorted to stone-throwing, escalating the unrest significantly. Police responded by deploying a heavy force to restore order in the affected area. Tear-gas shells were fired to disperse the agitated crowd. The situation remains fluid and is still developing.