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PoliticsA video showing Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar has gone viral. The opposition AAP demanded Verma's arrest, with Arvind Kejriwal announcing plans to visit the site. The man slapped filed an FIR, and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh accused Verma of losing his temper. The incident sparked criticism from political groups.
Hindustan Times·57m ago·Delhi
PoliticsIsraeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip up to the 'yellow line' and southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. He also called for military action in the West Bank, referring to it as Judea and Samaria, to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. Smotrich made these statements on an Israeli news podcast, emphasizing stronger territorial control and deterrence.
Firstpost World·31m ago
TechnologyIndia plans to introduce barrier-free tolling using Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) technology on national highways by March 2027. This system will allow vehicles to pass toll points at normal speeds while automatically deducting tolls via FASTag and ANPR cameras. Over 70% of toll booths are expected to have MLFF by December, advancing beyond the current FASTag system that requires vehicles to slow down at toll plazas.
TOI Business·31m ago
PoliticsThe Tamil Nadu government led by CM Vijay revoked its RTI exemption order for the Law and Order Department hours after issuing it. The order had classified the department as an Intelligence and Security Organisation, blocking public access to information on police custody deaths, communal incidents, and political agitations. The decision followed widespread criticism from political parties, activists, and advocates, including Congress leader Karti Chidambaram.
DNA India·2h ago
SportsIndia achieved a historic double podium finish at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. Savitha Shri's resilient 83-move draw secured the women's team a bronze medal, while Arjun Erigaisi's dramatic late win helped the open team claim silver on tiebreak. Uzbekistan won the open gold, and China took the women's gold. India also earned the Gaprindashvili Cup for best combined performance.
TOI Sports·49m ago·Samarkand
PoliticsChittoor Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi urged the public to remain calm if their bank accounts are frozen and to first verify the cause. He explained that accounts may be frozen due to cybercrime investigations, legal orders, or regulatory reasons, even if the account holder is not directly involved. He advised contacting the bank for details and keeping transaction proofs for reference.
The Hindu·23m ago·Chittoor
Hindustan Times·57m ago·Delhi
A video showing Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapping a young man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar has gone viral. The opposition AAP demanded Verma's arrest, with Arvind Kejriwal announcing plans to visit the site. The man slapped filed an FIR, and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh accused Verma of losing his temper. The incident sparked criticism from political groups.
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