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Allahbadia’s “parents’ sex” remark had triggered a massive row, with the BJP and opposition MPs calling for action against him. Ranveer Allahbadia, the podcaster who triggered a huge row with his controversial remarks on India’s Got Latent show, filed an undertaking in the Supreme Court that he would ensure decency on his podcast, The Ranveer Show. Senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud filed the undertaking, complying with the apex court’s directions. Chandrachud, however, sought a modification of the top court’s condition regarding his passport, saying it affected his livelihood. He said he travels abroad for his interviews, which often require several rounds…

On the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Xi Jinping urged India and China to strengthen ties and cooperate on international affairs. Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu that Beijing and New Delhi should work more closely together. The Chinese and Indian presidents exchanged congratulatory messages on Tuesday, the 75th anniversary of the start of their diplomatic ties. In his message, Xi Jinping said China and India’s relationship should take the form of a “Dragon-Elephant tango” – a dance between their emblematic animals. India and China have been working towards de-escalating tensions following their 2020 military clash…

Harbhajan Singh, who played for CSK in the past, was critical about Rahul Tripathi’s batting stance and said he is shaking too much while batting. Chennai Super Kings opener Rahul Tripathi came under the scanner after a poor start to the Indian Premier League season. The right-handed batter has scored just 30 runs in three matches and failed to make any impact at the top of the order. Tripathi was signed by CSK for INR 3.40 Crore at the mega auction, and the management made the big call by playing him as an opener over skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has…

The remarks come amid demand from some outfits for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi on Monday termed the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra “unnecessary”. “The topic of Aurangzeb’s tomb has been raised unnecessarily. He died here (in India), so his tomb has been built here. Those who have faith will go,” Joshi. “We have Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s adarsh (role model); he had built the tomb of Afzal Khan. This is a symbol of India’s generosity and inclusiveness. The tomb will remain; whoever wants to go will go,” the former…

The exchange between BJP and TMC escalated as Mamata Banerjee condemned divisive politics, while BJP leaders accused her of disrespecting Hinduism. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee who criticised the party for its “divisive politics”, claiming that the saffron camp’s “ganda dharam” was against the tenets of Hinduism. Speaking at an Eid prayers event on Red Road in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee also urged people not to fall for provocations that could incite communal violence and stressed the Bengal government’s commitment to preventing tension. In response to Mamata Banerjee’s remarks, Leader of the Opposition…

The Maharashtra leader was responding to Sanjay Raut’s claims that PM Modi is planning to retire and that his successor would be chosen by the RSS. Denying Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would step down and retire from politics, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said it is not part of the Sanatan culture to discuss the heir of the family in the presence of the father. “In our culture, when the father is alive, it is inappropriate to talk about succession. That is Mughal culture. The time has not come to…

A controversy erupted over Kunal Kamra’s controversial joke allegedly aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. A team of Mumbai Police on Monday arrived at the residence of comedian Kunal Kamra in connection with a case related to the controversial joke allegedly aimed at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Kunal Kamra, known for his satirical comedy, has been facing legal trouble following complaints accusing him of making derogatory comments during a stand-up show. The Khar police already sent two summons to Kunal Kamra since first registering a First Information Report (FIR) on March 24 based on Shiv Sena…

The 7.7 magnitude quake hit Myanmar on Friday with an epicenter near Mandalay, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure. The Myanmar earthquake destroyed buildings, bridges and critical communication infrastructure in Mandalay last week, hampering the ability of rescue workers to reach those trapped under the rubble and provide relief to those who survived the calamity. Due to a lack of resources and broken communication channels, rescue workers are forced clear the rubble by hand in the hope of finding someone still alive. The official death toll is now 1700. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday…

Actor Mohanlal issued an apology after L2: Empuraan faced backlash over references to the Gujarat riots. The controversy around Southern superstar Mohanlal’s new movie ‘Empuraan’ doesn’t seem to die down even though the actor has issued a formal apology. The actor acknowledged the discomfort some segments of the film had caused to the fans and assured them that his team had decided to remove such references. “I have come to know that some political and social themes that were included in the unveiling of Empuran, the second part of the Lucifer franchise, have caused considerable distress among many of my…

Six people were killed and five injured in a landslide accompanied by tree fall near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Kullu. Six people were killed and five injured in a landslide accompanied by tree fall near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. “Six people died, and five were injured after trees were uprooted near Manikaran Gurudwara parking in Kullu. Police and rescue teams of the district administration have shifted five injured to the local community hospital at Jari,” Ashwani Kumar, additional district magistrate, Kullu.