Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ comment on PM Modi creates political storm; Trump threatens Iran with military action. india news
- Mallikarjun Kharge, while clarifying his ‘terrorist’ comment on PM Modi, said that he meant that ‘Modi always gives threats.’ The BJP rejected the explanation and called him “disappointed”.
- Trump warned that “a lot of bombs” would go off if the Iran ceasefire ended, making it clear that military action could resume immediately.
- Pappu Yadav faced outrage for saying that 90% of women could not enter politics unless they were “compromised in the bedroom.”
- An Indian-origin man who lost his wife and daughter in the Air India crash is facing deportation from Britain.
- CSK youngster Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
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Kharge calls PM Modi a ‘terrorist’; Clarification on the comment after BJP’s response
After calling PM Modi a ‘terrorist’ during a press conference, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarified his remarks. Kharge said he meant that “Modi always gives threats” and is “terrorizing people and political parties” through central agencies. BJP is not accepting this explanation and is calling Kharge ‘frustrated’. Read the full story
Trump warns there will be ‘a lot of bombs’ going off when Iran ceasefire ends
US President Donald Trump has warned that “a lot of bombs” will start going off if the current ceasefire with Iran ends without a deal. Trump made it clear that military action could resume immediately. Read the full story
Pappu Yadav’s ‘bedroom’ sexist insult sparks outrage
Now a big political controversy has arisen over an extremely sexist comment by independent MP Pappu Yadav. Yadav is facing sharp criticism for saying that “90 per cent of women cannot enter politics unless they compromise in the bedroom.” The comment is being widely condemned and described as derogatory. BJP is now demanding action against him. Women leaders of all parties have called this comment insulting to the nation. Read the full story
Indian-origin man who lost wife and daughter in Air India crash faces deportation from UK
Nearly a year after losing his wife and young daughter in the Air India Flight 171 crash, Vadodara native Mohammadmiya Sethwala now faces deportation from the UK after his request for compassionate stay was rejected by the UK Home Office. Authorities have kept him on immigration bail until April 22 and asked him to leave the country after that. Read the full story
Ayush Mhatre ruled out of IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury
Chennai Super Kings youngster Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after suffering a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. The franchise confirmed that the injury would require a rehabilitation period of six to twelve weeks, ending Mhatre’s campaign this season. Read the full story