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'Pakistan Ke Babbar': BJP Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy Over Rafale Remarks
Last Updated: The BJP said the Leader of the Opposition did not ask how many Pakistani airbases were destroyed or how many terrorists were killed in strikes launched by Indian armed forces The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, for questioning how many Rafale fighter jets of India were downed by Pakistan during the dogfight during Operation Sindoor. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said the Leader of the Opposition did not ask how many Pakistani airbases were destroyed or how many terrorists were killed in anti-terror strikes launched by Indian armed forces earlier this month. BJP Attacks Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy Over Rafale Remarks 'Rahul Gandhi, Jairam Ramesh, and Revanth Reddy are asking how many Rafales were shot down. 'Yeh jo Pakistan ke Babbar hain, woh Hindustan ke Gabbar hain'. Rahul Gandhi did not ask how many Pakistani airbases were destroyed, or how many terrorists were killed; rather, he only asked how many Indian planes were shot down," he said. The BJP MP from Puri suggested that Congress to stop its 'Jai Hind Yatra" and hold a 'joint press conference with Pakistan." 'Today, there are two factions in Congress – one which supports Pakistan and the other which wants to raise voice for the country but is unable to do so because of you. Your 'Jai Hind Yatra' looks like 'Pakistan's Hind Yatra' and you should stop this yatra and hold a joint press conference with Pakistan," he said. 'Pakistan has downed Rafale fighter jets, which were brought by PM Modi, when asked how many downed? There's no discussion. PM Modi, who purchased war fighter jets from another country, should answer how many Rafale jets have been downed by Pakistan. You have favoured thousands of crores worth of contracts to people who are close to you and purchased Rafale jets, but why did they get destroyed? You should answer this," Reddy had said. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi launched a targeted attack after External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that India informed Pakistan after striking terror targets in Pakistan and PoK. 'EAM Jaishankar's silence isn't just telling — it's damning. So I'll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn't a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth," Rahul tweeted. BJP Slams Jairam Ramesh's Remarks On MPs During the press conference, Patra also slammed Jairam Ramesh for his remarks over the multi-party delegation and alleged that he 'equated terrorists with MPs". 'Jairam Ramesh, who is the right-hand of the Gandhi family, gives a statement, and he says in his statement that terrorists are roaming around, MPs are also roaming around. You have equated terrorists with MPs. MPs did not go on a tour, they went to strongly present India's side in the world, and your MPs are also included in it", the BJP MP said. 'These terrorists of Pahalgam were involved in four attacks and still they are roaming around here and there. Our MPs are roaming and terrorists are also roaming," Jairam had said yesterday, sparking row. First Published:
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SC Orders NBE To Conduct NEET-PG 2025 Exam In Single Shift To Ensure Fairness
Last Updated: The Supreme Court has directed NBE to hold NEET-PG 2025 in a single shift, citing fairness and the need for equal difficulty levels. The exam is scheduled for June 15. In a significant order aimed at ensuring fairness and transparency, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to conduct the NEET-PG 2025 examination in a single shift. The exam is scheduled to be held on June 15. The top court said that conducting the postgraduate medical entrance test in two shifts could lead to arbitrariness and affect the level playing field for aspirants. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice N.K. Anjaria passed the order while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the National Board of Examinations' (NBE) decision to conduct the NEET-PG 2025 examination in two shifts. 'Conducting the exam in two shifts results in arbitrariness and fails to provide a level playing field. The question papers across two shifts can never match in terms of difficulty. While last year it may have been held in two shifts due to specific circumstances at that time, the examining body should have made efforts to arrange for the examination to be held in a single shift this year," the Court observed in the order. Rejecting the NBE's argument that insufficient centres were available to conduct the exam in a single shift, the Court observed: 'We are not ready to accept that in entire country and considering the technological advancements in this country, the examining body could not find enough centres to hold the examination and one shift." Noting that more than two weeks remain before the exam date, the Supreme Court said the NBE has sufficient time to identify secure and credible exam centres to facilitate holding the test in a single shift. The court also directed the examining body to maintain full transparency and ensure proper arrangements are made for a smooth conduct of the examination. This directive comes amid growing concerns among medical aspirants regarding the fairness of holding high-stakes exams like NEET-PG in multiple shifts, with varying levels of difficulty across question papers. In 2024, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced the NEET PG results on August 23. Shortly thereafter, many candidates raised concerns about discrepancies in their results, alleging that improper normalisation had led to unexpectedly low ranks. Numerous aspirants cross-checked their answers with unofficial keys released by coaching institutes and pointed out inconsistencies, which further fuelled dissatisfaction with the multi-shift system. First Published: May 30, 2025, 13:12 IST
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Who Will Win IPL 2025? We Asked ChatGPT...
1/6 2/6 ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI language model, has forecast that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lift the IPL 2025 trophy. The prediction is based on RCB's current form and consistent performance throughout the season. (PTI Photo) RCB secured a spot in the IPL 2025 final after defeating Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 round. (PTI Photo) The next match in the IPL 2025 tournament comes in the form of the Eliminator, where Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 30. The losing team in this match will exit the IPL 2025 tournament. (PTI Photo)
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SEBI Imposes Ban On Arshad Warsi, 58 Others Form Markets Over Alleged Pump-And-Dump Scheme
Last Updated: Sebi has unveiled a stock manipulation scheme involving Sadhna Broadcast, with allegations pointing towards the use of WhatsApp messages to coordinate the scheme SEBI The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has uncovered a stock manipulation scheme involving Sadhna Broadcast Ltd (SBL), coordinated through WhatsApp messages. The regulator has taken strict action against several individuals, including actor Arshad Warsi, for their alleged roles in the scheme. Gaurav Gupta emerged as the biggest beneficiary, reportedly making Rs 18.33 crore through the scheme, while Sadhna Bio Oils Pvt. Ltd gained Rs 9.41 crore. SEBI has ordered the recovery of these illegal profits as part of its enforcement measures. SEBI has imposed penalties including a Rs 5 crore fine on Manish Mishra, and Rs 2 crore fines on individuals like Gaurav Gupta. Jatin Manubhai Shah was fined Rs 1 crore. These actions form part of SEBI's wider crackdown on financial fraud. The scheme involved a classic 'pump and dump' tactic, using misleading YouTube videos to inflate SBL's share price before promoters sold their holdings. SEBI's investigation, covering March 8 to November 30, 2022, revealed a paid marketing campaign spreading false content to lure investors. Arshad Warsi, along with his wife and brother, has been barred from the securities market for one year. SEBI found Warsi was involved in the scheme and communicated with Manish Mishra, the key orchestrator, despite Warsi's claims of being unaware of stock market details. SEBI also identified five YouTube channels—The Advisor, Midcap Calls, Profit Yatra, Moneywise, and India Bullish—as involved in spreading misleading information to promote SBL fraudulently. WhatsApp chats showed an intention to transfer Rs 25 lakh each to Warsi and his family members, highlighting the coordinated nature of the scheme. SEBI's final order includes a five-year market ban for seven individuals and a one-year ban for 54 others, underscoring the gravity of the offenses. The regulator's actions demonstrate its commitment to protecting market integrity. Along with fines, SEBI has directed the recovery of Rs 1.05 crore from Warsi and his family, sending a strong message against fraudulent activities in the capital markets. First Published: May 30, 2025, 12:10 IST
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Rashmika Mandanna Defended Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Said He Has 'Utmost Respect' For Women
Last Updated: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Vs Deepika Padukone Controversy: Rashmika Mandanna said director Sandeep Reddy Vanga doesn't look at women as creatures who need help. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has become a controversial figure in Bollywood after his reported feud with Deepika Padukone. However, this is not the first time that the director has caught everyone's attention with his views. When his film Animal was released, it stirred a conversation about toxicity in society. Apart from the film, it was Vanga's opinion on relationships that garnered attention. However, Animal star Rashmika Mandanna defended the director and said he has immense respect for women. Rashmika Mandanna told Siddharth Kannan in an earlier interview, 'What I have seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Sukumar (director, Pushpa 2) sir is their utmost respect towards a woman. They don't look at women as creatures who need help, they think that women are powerful. It comes through their craft." She added, 'Geetanjali or Srivalli, both of these characters know that Ranvijay or Pushpa are killing 200 people out there, but still, they have the guts to stand up against them when they make a mistake. Voicing that up takes courage, Vanga and Sukumar think that a woman standing up against a man who can kill 200 people is possible because of their respect towards women." Rashmika shared that Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Sukumar's respect for women shows in their work. She said, 'If you go to the depth of it, you will see the love and respect they have for women, that's how I was seeing it and portrayed it. That just came across through my character, because I have also done characters where I needed help, I needed to be saved, I will do those characters also. But these characters show a woman through a director's eyes, so it's an honour to be directed by them." Meanwhile, the director is currently grabbing headlines for an alleged fallout with Deepika Padukone. For the unversed, it was first reported that Deepika Padukone was removed from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film, Spirit, due to a clash of demands. Reports claimed that new mom Deepika wanted a high remuneration and an 8-hour workday. Deepika reportedly demanded remuneration upwards of Rs 20 crore, which Sandeep couldn't match. After her reported removal, Triptii Dimri confirmed that she was going to star in Spirit as the female lead. As per Telugu sites like Telugu 360, Triptii Dimri is charging Rs 4 crore for the film. Triptii has previously collaborated with Vanga on the massive box office hit film, Animal. Soon after, Sandeep Reddy Vanga called out an unnamed actor for 'dirty" PR games and accused them of leaking the script to the media. Many understood it to be a dig at Deepika Padukone. First Published:
