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Shashi Tharoor has stepped in to defend India's intelligence agencies after the Pahalgam terror attack, pointing out that even highly advanced systems like Israel’s faltered in the face of surprise attacks. He stressed prioritizing counterterror operations before debating intelligence lapses.

Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi and Amit Shah of influencing the stock market during the 2024 elections, linking their statements to a sudden surge and crash that reportedly cost retail investors ₹30 lakh crore. He called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation, while BJP leaders dismissed his allegations as baseless.

After BJD's shock defeat in Odisha Elections 2024, Naveen Patnaik rejected claims that VK Pandian would succeed him, stating the people will decide. The BJP swept the polls, while Pandian, targeted as an outsider, quit active politics. Patnaik stoked debate by defending Pandian’s service during crises.

Three-term MP Chandra Arya has been blocked by the Liberal Party from running in the 2025 Canadian election. The party pointed to 'new information,' but gave no details. Arya, a vocal critic of pro-Khalistan activism, says he's proud of his record. The move opens up his Nepean seat for PM Mark Carney, stirring political debate.

Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, married Sambhav Jain in a grand Delhi celebration attended by top politicians and celebrities. The couple, both IIT Delhi alumni, kept pre-wedding events low-key while their main ceremony stood out for its star-studded performances and warm family moments.

Irfan Ansari, Jharkhand Health Minister and Congress leader, criticized BJP's Sambit Patra for his remarks on Rahul Gandhi. Ansari advised Patra to exercise caution before speaking about the Congress leader, escalating the political tensions between the two parties in Jharkhand.

In a momentous move, former President Donald Trump disclosed 80,000 files tied to JFK's assassination on March 18, 2025, following an executive order. Available through the National Archives, these records mark the declassification of pivotal historical events. Despite concerns about redactions, Trump insisted on transparency, though some materials await release, and new records are still under review.

Atishi, an AAP MLA, has called for a meeting with Delhi's new CM, Rekha Gupta, to discuss the unfulfilled promise of Rs 2,500 monthly assistance for women. This aid was assured by PM Narendra Modi during the campaign but was not addressed in the government's first cabinet meeting. Atishi seeks urgent discussions to resolve the matter and restore trust among Delhi’s women.

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is under fire for allegedly replacing photos of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh in her office with images of Modi and Murmu. Opposition leaders, particularly from AAP, perceive this as disrespect towards Dalit and Sikh communities, intensifying the political rift with BJP's government.

Shaktikanta Das, who served as the RBI Governor for six years, has been appointed as Principal Secretary to PM Modi in a role created just for him. Known for steering India through key economic reforms and crises, his new appointment is expected to enhance economic policy coordination. His tenure with the RBI saw landmark events like GST implementation and the response to global financial disruptions.