A UN staff was killed and 5 others wounded in a strike in the Gaza Strip, UN says

Bollywood buzz is on the rise as 'Saiyaara' producer Akshaye Widhwani expresses gratitude for fans' emotional responses, while Shabana Azmi defends her intimate scene with Dharmendra, lauding Karan Johar's sensitivity. Additionally, Aditya Roy Kapur highlights the importance of communication in modern relationships, and Vikrant Massey and Rani Mukerji are expected to win National Film Awards, with Mumtaz considering a legacy-honoring comeback. Want More Context? 🔎

A 21-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh accused Bajrang Dal activists of coercing her into giving a false statement regarding an alleged human trafficking case involving two Kerala nuns, who were arrested alongside a local man. She claimed she was threatened and assaulted to change her statement, while Bajrang Dal officials denied the allegations, asserting that CCTV footage will clarify the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

A special NIA court acquitted former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, and five others in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, citing insufficient evidence and procedural errors in applying the UAPA. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish the accused's involvement, leading to an order for government compensation for the victims' families. Want More Context? 🔎

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Indian government after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, asserting that "Dosti" cannot replace effective diplomacy. He labeled the tariff a significant setback for India, highlighting concerns over the impact on trade and questioning the benefits of the India-US relationship. Want More Context? 🔎

HSBC has initiated coverage on Ather Energy with a buy rating, while UBS has issued a sell recommendation for Tata Motors. Jefferies maintains a buy rating on L&T with an increased target price, Morgan Stanley holds an underweight rating on Asian Paints, and CLSA keeps a hold rating on Piramal Enterprises, also raising the target price. Want More Context? 🔎

About the AuthorManoj ChaurasiaManoj Chaurasia is a senior political journalist with over 25 years of experience in leading national and international media, specializing in political, offbeat, and human-interest stories.Read More Want More Context? 🔎