Rising star Jemimah Rodrigues' honorary membership at Mumbai's prestigious Khar Gymkhana has been cancelled due to her father's alleged unauthorised religious activities on the club premises. The club, known for its strict policies regarding religion, took the decision to revoke Rodrigues' membership during its annual general body meeting. This comes as a major shock to the Indian women's cricket team's star batter, who had been granted the honorary membership in 2023.
Canadian High Commissioner to India Cameron MacKay has spoken out publicly for the first time, linking two alleged plots as one- the killing of pro-Khalistan figures in Canada and the US. He emphasized that the recent US indictment paints a detailed picture of a single plot emanating from Delhi to kill multiple targets across North America. However, India has rejected these accusations as absurd and politically motivated, despite being more accommodating of US requests. The Canadian diplomat also highlighted the reputational cost for the "Indian brand" with the latest US indictment.
Vasundhara Oswal, a key figure in East Africa's ethanol production industry and a successful businesswoman, has been detained in Uganda over alleged false allegations. Her family claims that she is being targeted because of corporate jealousy and that the accusations are unfounded. Despite her achievements and contributions to the global expansion of her family's business, the 26-year-old has been held in custody since October 1. The family is appealing to the United Nations for her release and maintains that she is innocent.
Kylian Mbappe leads Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, pulling the Spanish champions level with La Liga leaders Barcelona. The win also extends Madrid's unbeaten streak in La Liga to 42 matches. However, Mbappe was under scrutiny due to reports of an alleged rape during a recent trip to Sweden, which he vehemently denied as "fake news". The stage is now set for a thrilling Clasico next weekend between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Canadian diplomats have left India after the US indicted Delhi for its alleged role in the deaths of two separatists. The Canadian High Commissioner has expressed dissatisfaction with India's handling of the situation and emphasized the need for accountability in order to improve relations between the two countries. As the onus now falls on India to take action and work towards a resolution, the question remains whether the two nations can move forward together.
The Supreme Court closed the cases against spiritual leader Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, where two women had alleged illegal confinement. The court stated that the proceedings should not be used to malign people or institutions. The case was filed by a professor who claimed his daughters were "brainwashed" to stay at the Isha Yoga Centre run by the foundation. The court had previously paused the Madras High Court's order to probe the allegations.
A police report submitted to the Supreme Court in response to a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal confinement at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation found no evidence to support the claims. However, the report highlights concerns over the functioning of internal mechanisms at the foundation and documents cases of disappearances and suicides over the past 15 years. The report also details a case of alleged sexual assault at the foundation, raising questions about its safety and oversight policies.
Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda held a press conference on the auspicious occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti, calling for CM Siddaramaiah's resignation due to the Tribal Board scam. He presented evidence of the wrongdoing through a bail order issued by the judiciary. The ED charge sheet also mentions the alleged misuse of funds from the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation for Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, Gowda criticized the Congress government's move to name all residential schools after Valmiki, stating that it is not enough and their intention should be to uplift the community.
Former Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra has been granted conditional bail by the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Valmiki Tribal Welfare Board scam case. Nagendra has alleged that the ED harassed him during his three-month custody, and claims that the BJP is behind the conspiracy to destabilise elected governments. He also denies any involvement in the scam and maintains that the SIT found no evidence against him. Despite the delay in completing technical formalities, Nagendra has been released from the Bengaluru Central Prison and vows to ensure BJP's defeat in the upcoming Assembly bypolls.
South Korea announced on Monday that North Korea has started preparations to blow up symbolic inter-Korean roads in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, signaling a further deterioration of relations between the two countries. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent efforts to cut ties with South Korea and designate them as the "principal enemy" could lead to the destruction of these roads as early as Monday. This comes after North Korea's Defense Ministry threatened to "open fire" on South Korea in response to alleged drone flights over North Korean territory. However, experts believe a preemptive strike by North Korea is unlikely given the military imbalance between the two Koreas and the U.S. tensions. This is seen as a ploy by North Korea to create unity and leverage in future negotiations with the U.S.