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‘Politicians must have thick skin’: SC dismisses BJP’s defamation plea against Telangana CM Reddy

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the BJP against Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, relating to an alleged defamatory speech made during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign. The bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice P.S. Narasimha, not only rejected the plea but also issued a strong message to political parties across the country, cautioning against using the judiciary as a battleground for political rivalries.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces hike in wages for Anganwadi workers and helpers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workers and helpers in the state on Monday. The monthly payment for Anganwadi workers has been raised from Rs 7,000 to Rs 9,000, while Anganwadi helpers will now receive Rs 4,500 instead of Rs 4,000. The government has issued the necessary guidelines for prompt implementation.

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Nepal Gen Z Protest: A look at Kathmandu’s controversial bills that aim to ‘tighten control’ on society

Violent protests erupted in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and other areas on Monday over the government’s decision to ban social media. The protests prompted the government to deploy the army and additional forces, and issue shoot-at-sight orders, which ultimately led to the death of 14 people, while dozens have been injured. 

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Jailed Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna assigned library clerk duties at Parappana Agrahara, to earn Rs 522 daily

Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, currently serving a life sentence in a rape case, has been assigned duties as a library clerk inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, Bengaluru. Revanna, who hails from a prominent political family in Karnataka, is now responsible for issuing books to inmates and maintaining borrowing records as part of the prison’s mandatory labor program for life convicts.

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Chirag Paswan’s LJP to go solo in Bihar elections? Party MP Arun Bharti says ‘we have courage…’

In an apparent dig at its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti said on Sunday that only the Chirag Paswan-led party has the ‘courage’ to go solo in assembly elections in Bihar. 

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‘Will pour acid in your mouth’: Trinamool MLA threatens BJP leader, saffron party hits back

Trinamool Congress (TMC) district president and MLA  Abdur Rahim Bakshi has once again stirred controversy with a violent and inflammatory speech, this time threatening to pour acid into the mouth of a BJP legislator, allegedly referring to Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh. The incident took place during a TMC protest rally on Saturday in Inayat Nagar, Malda, organised to condemn alleged attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states.

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India look to reclaim Asian glory with timely peak as World Cup spot remains up for grabs

India have peaked at the right time. From starting their tournament against China with a hard-fought 4-3 win, to breezing past the same opponent 7-0 in the Super Fours, Harmanpreet Singh’s men look in good form to reclaim the Asian glory.

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Toronto International Film Festival 2025: Bobby Deol attends Sholay 4K version screening with Ramesh Sippy

The restored 4K version of Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra’s famous film Sholay premiered at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Saturday. Bobby Deol and the director of this film, Ramesh Sippy, attended the screening of the film.

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Pakistan to host South Africa in all-format series, Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium gets first ODI in 17 years

Pakistan will be kicking off their new World Test Championship cycle by hosting South Africa in a two-match series that will be played in October 2025. The Men in Green will also host the Proteas in six white balls games in what will be an all-format tour on Pakistani soil.

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Dhamaal 4 with Ajay Devgn, Arshad, Riteish set for Eid 2026 release

The much-awaited fourth instalment of the Dhamaal franchise, titled ‘Dhamaal 4’, has officially wrapped up filming. Indra Kumar’s directorial features the iconic trio Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, and Riteish Deshmukh in the lead roles.

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