A former Miss India, Shivankita Dixit, was tricked out of Rs 99,000 during a two-hour-long "digital arrest" by scammers pretending to be CBI officers. They accused her of serious crimes like money laundering and child kidnapping. After pressuring her to send the money, she and her family filed a cybercrime complaint.
The Samajwadi Party has criticized Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Sambhal, calling it a "photo opportunity" and a "mere formality." The party also pointed out that Congress didn't bring up the Sambhal issue in Parliament. Gandhi’s visit was interrupted at the Delhi-UP border because of traffic problems and concerns about maintaining law and order.
Comedian Sunil Pal has been missing for several hours after traveling for a show outside Mumbai. His wife filed a missing person complaint at Santacruz Police Station after repeated attempts to reach him failed. Pal is known for winning *The Great Indian Laughter Challenge* in 2005 and his roles in Bollywood films like *Hum Tum* and *Phir Hera Pheri*.
Congress faced pressure from both inside and outside the party, forcing a change in its stance on the Adani issue during the winter session of Parliament. Protests over the Adani controversy stalled proceedings for six days, but Congress eventually allowed Parliament to function after criticism from opposition allies and its own MPs. The party realized that focusing only on the Adani issue wasn’t getting results, prompting them to change their approach.
Mehbooba Mufti, former Jammu & Kashmir CM, stirred controversy by saying there is "no difference" between how minorities are treated in India and Bangladesh. Her statement was sharply criticized by BJP leaders, who called it anti-national. Mufti also criticized the Modi government on issues like unemployment, election integrity, and religious tensions in India.
Businessman Raj Kundra responded to recent ED raids on his properties, part of a money laundering probe linked to a porn network case. He rejected the sensational media coverage and confirmed he is fully cooperating with the investigation. Kundra also spoke out against the media for dragging his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, into the matter, calling it unacceptable.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made big moves during the IPL 2025 auction, picking up top international players like Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone. They also kept key players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. With ₹30.65 crore left, RCB is ready to add more players on Day 2 of the auction, which has 577 players up for grabs.
Vintage Coffee is expanding its reach within India as the country’s coffee market grows. Founded by coffee expert Tati Balakrishna, the brand has already found success in exports and is now focusing on catering to the younger generation’s coffee habits. The company plans to boost its revenue to ₹300 crore this year through e-commerce sales and more cafes. It also aims to increase its production capacity in 2025.
A political controversy broke out in Bengal when Governor CV Ananda Bose revealed a statue of himself at Raj Bhavan to mark his two-year term. The event, which also featured a painting exhibition and planting of saplings, drew widespread criticism. Many questioned the appropriateness of unveiling a statue while still in office. Political parties, including TMC and Congress, condemned the move, calling it self-serving.
Anupam Mittal responded humorously to Deepinder Goyal's controversial job listing for a Chief of Staff at Zomato. Mittal posted his own job ad, offering a paid role from day one, unlike Goyal's unpaid position that required a ₹20 lakh donation. Mittal’s listing also included quirky requirements, like a negotiable salary, a "thick-skin test," and a fun job title, "ChiefOfWhat?".