Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother claimed that Deepika Padukone sought 10% of the spirit profits from a film. This alleged demand reportedly surfaced regarding the production details of the movie. The specific figures and dates of the negotiation were not detailed in the leak. The claim suggests a dispute over financial shares within the project. Further updates on this alleged conflict have not been provided yet.
india The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is reconsidering the UGC regulations, 2026, which target caste discrimination in higher education. This decision comes amidst protests from dominant-caste groups and pushback from SC/ST/OBC students who want implementation. The regulations, notified on January 13, were stayed by the Supreme Court on January 29. The main debate centers on Regulation 3(1)(c) and whether general category students are protected adequately. The court is examining if the rules balance protection with constitutional equality. 🏛️
india The Supreme Court ruled that the old 1978 interpretation of 'industry' will not apply to the Industrial Relations Code (IRC), 2020. This decision was made by a nine-member Constitution Bench in India. The ruling, published on August 21, 2026, severs the new labour regime from the expansive 1978 precedent. This sets a clean slate for interpreting labour law under the IRC, 2020. Future disputes under the new Code will now be interpreted independently of the 1978 judgment. ⚖️
india Kerala's Excise Department busted what they called the state's biggest synthetic drug racket, arresting nine people. The operation, 'Operation Thunder,' targeted the 'KB Cartel' network in Kerala. This massive bust involved an alleged plan to smuggle five to 20 kg of MDMA monthly. The investigation started after 3.5 kg was seized from a young woman and a man in Kozhikode. The probe expanded across Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu to track the network.
india The death of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, has sparked mixed reactions from survivors. Kumar passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 while serving a life sentence in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Victims, including Ganga Kaur and Jagdish Kaur, felt that an execution would have brought greater peace and justice. Another survivor, Gurvinder Singh, stated that his natural death does not equate to the judicial justice they sought. Atma Singh Lubhana confirmed that the fight for complete justice remains unfinished for the affected communities. 😔
india A Trinamool Congress member, Asish Banerjee, passed away after being found hanging in a party office in West Bengal. Simultaneously, Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendra Jain was arrested by the Delhi Police, facing repeated issues with the BJP. These incidents highlight the growing threat to opposition politicians across India. In Bengal, the Trinamool party has seen most of its MLAs and MPs align with the BJP since May. This suppression gives the BJP significant breathing room despite rising public unpopularity. 😟
world Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia. The incidents involved the M.T. Sibu 1 off Yemen and the M/V LUTUF off Somalia. These events occurred in separate incidents, highlighting renewed piracy threats in the Horn of Africa. The M.T. Sibu 1 crew was reported safe, but six Indians were aboard the M/V LUTUF, which was taken towards the Nugaal coast. Further updates on both vessels and their crews are currently awaited.
world The United States conducted its first deportation under an agreement allowing Liberia to accept up to 1,200 non-Liberian nationals. An initial group of 20 deportees, including people from Africa, North, South America, and the Caribbean, arrived near Monrovia, Liberia. This happened on Thursday, marking a major push by the Trump administration for third-country deportations. Liberia views this as a humanitarian arrangement, noting the initial group contained no criminals. The agreement is set to run for a year, expanding US efforts with at least 35 other countries.
india The Delhi High Court ruled that a live-in relationship between consenting adults is considered akin to marriage. Justice Saurabh Banerjee observed this while granting police protection to a couple facing threats from the woman's family. The court emphasized that parents or relatives cannot interfere with the choices of adults. The ruling aligns with the Supreme Court's stance on personal autonomy and dignity. The court directed the police to ensure the safety of the couple, who were in their 30s. ⚖️
top CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed that party volunteers were attacked while inspecting a government school in Rajasthan. The incident took place in Kanwarpura, Rampura, during a campaign to check school infrastructure. Dipke alleged the attack was carried out by "BJP goons" against their team. Local villagers opposed the visit, stating Rs 12 lakh was approved and they could build the school themselves. CJP further questioned why opposition arose over their audit of facilities. 😠
india Harsimrat Kaur Badal apologized for beadbi incidents under the previous SAD-BJP government in Sangrur. She simultaneously criticized the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress regarding the issue. She questioned the AAP's promises concerning justice in 'sacrilege' cases within four months. This move aims to shift the political focus from past Akali failures to current government performance. The Akalis are betting that voters will judge all governments by the same standard. 😔
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