Delhi high court has declined to dismiss a defamation case against Shashi Tharoor for his 2018 remark likening Prime Minister Modi to a ‘scorpion’. The trial court issued a summons following a criminal defamation suit by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar. Tharoor later clarified that he quoted an RSS leader’s metaphor.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fined Air India Express Rs 10 lakh for not following passenger-centric rules. A recent inspection showed the airline’s non-compliance with regulations on flight cancellations, delays, and compensations. This penalty is part of DGCA’s ongoing efforts in its 2024 surveillance program to protect passenger interests.
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Kannada star Darshan, once cheered by fans at Ballari Central Prison during a film shoot, now faces imprisonment as a murder suspect. Transferred from Bengaluru Central Prison due to a leaked photo, he encounters harsh conditions though fans eagerly await him. The oppressive environment highlights the real-life difficulties behind bars despite potential accommodations.
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The BJP president has requested Bengal governor CV Bose to take action against CM Mamata Banerjee over her statement suggesting unrest in Bengal could have wider repercussions. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar labelled Mamata’s words as anti-national and driven by revenge politics, urging the governor for appropriate measures to address the situation.
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Pakistan dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi for the must-win second Test against Bangladesh after facing criticism from former players. Head coach Jason Gillispie pointed to family time and strategical reasons for Shaheen’s exclusion. Pakistan aims to improve slow over rates and overall performance after their ten-wicket loss in the first Test.
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Two YSRCP Rajya Sabha MPs, Beedha Mastan Rao Jadhav and Venkataramana Rao Mopidevi, resigned, weakening Jaggan Mohan Reddy’s party. Their resignations may lead them to join TDP. Mopidevi, upset over being denied an assembly ticket, confirmed his intent to quit before resigning. TDP may secure all by-election seats unopposed. Jagdeep Dhankhar has accepted their...
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