Evening News concludes: SC criticizes Mamata’s ‘interference’ in I-PAC raids; Rajnath’s stern warning to Pakistan on the anniversary of Pahalgam attack and much more. india news
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Supreme Court SlammedMamata Banerjee It allegedly interfered in the ED raid on I-PAC and termed it a threat to democracy. - On the anniversary of Pahalgam attack,
-Rajnath Singh Highlighting India’s military strength, Pakistan was warned of strong retaliation. - An Indian student reportedly created a viral AI influencer targeting American conservatives, but the account was later removed due to concerns over fraud and misinformation.
- Independent MP Pappu Yadav came under severe criticism after defending the gender comment and sent a notice to the Bihar State Women’s Commission.
- There has been a shortage of Diet Coke in Indian cities amid supply disruptions and rising demand.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
‘Endanger democracy’: Supreme Court criticizes Mamata’s ‘interference’ I-PAC raid Case
The Supreme Court strongly criticized Mamata Banerjee for her alleged interference during the Enforcement Directorate raid related to I-PAC. The court described it as an “extraordinary situation”, saying that their actions, which included entering the raid site and allegedly removing evidence, endangered democracy. Meanwhile, the ED has said that the investigation was routine and not politically motivated. Read the full story
‘Only one neighbor is a problem’: Rajnath gave stern warning to Pakistan
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave a stern warning to Pakistan on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, saying that if provoked again, India will give a strong response. Speaking in Germany, he highlighted the country’s military strength and growing defense exports. Singh said all the neighbors were peaceful “except one”. Read the full story
Indian student-run AI ‘MAGA Influencer’ attracts millions before takedown
An Indian medical student reportedly created a viral AI-generated Instagram influencer, “Emily Hart”, targeting conservative American audiences with political and lifestyle content. The account quickly gained popularity, attracting thousands of followers and millions of views. The creator monetized it through merchandise and subscription platforms, earning thousands monthly. However, the account was later removed for fraudulent activity. Read the full story
’70-80% politicians see…’: Pappu Yadav creates another controversy by defending gender remarks
Independent MP Pappu Yadav has sparked fresh controversy after defending his previous sexist remarks, claiming that 70-80% of politicians watch porn. Responding to a notice from the Bihar State Women’s Commission, she challenged officials to search her phone. Her first statement alleging that most women needed to enter politics to enter politics sparked outrage. Read the full story
Can-Spiracy? Diet Coke disappears from store shelves
Diet Coke is disappearing from stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and parts of Delhi-NCR due to a shortage of aluminum cans due to disruptions related to the Iran war. The heavy reliance on cans, unlike rivals that use bottles, has made it more unsafe. Demand for sugar-free beverages has increased, further widening the gap. Read the full story