A fierce debate erupted in the French Senate over the military programming law. Senators proposed increasing the budget to €50 billion by 2030, a figure rejected by the government. This led to a strong backlash from the LR party, who then rejected a key article of the law.
A diplomatic spat erupted between Iran's consulate in Hyderabad and US Senator Marco Rubio over the Taj Mahal's origins. Rubio's joke about Trump's casino led Iran to claim the monument was built by Iranian architects for an emperor's Iranian wife, a claim historians dispute, highlighting its multinational collaboration.
A political clash has ignited online between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Bernie Sanders regarding the inclusion of Chinese scientists in a crucial AI safety forum. Sanders advocates for international cooperation to address AI's existential threat, while Bessent criticizes the move, asserting American AI leadership and warning against foreign influence on US regulation.
Political clashes erupted outside Kolkata's Ekbalpur Police Station, leading to the arrest of nine individuals, including BJP and TMC members. The violence, fueled by counter-sloganeering during election campaigning, prompted police intervention and the registration of three FIRs. This incident heightens tensions as West Bengal gears up for crucial Assembly elections.
An Enforcement Directorate investigation into political consultancy firm I-PAC has ignited a major political clash in West Bengal. The probe, initially focused on money laundering, has escalated into a confrontation involving raids and arrests. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged intervention during a raid has become a central point of contention, with both parties trading accusations ahead of crucial elections.
