In the last 24 hours, politics grabbed headlines — PM Modi met Putin at the SCO summit in China, with the two even sharing a car ride; Rahul Gandhi threatened to drop a “hydrogen bomb” soon over alleged “vote chori”; and the Army dismantled a TMC stage in Kolkata for overstaying its permit. In sports, Dinesh Karthik lauded Jitesh Sharma’s mindset on national team selection.Here are top 5 stories‘Bid to flare tensions’: BJP slams Trump aide Navarro’s casteist jabBJP slammed Navarro for his ‘Brahmin’ remarks and said that the statement is factually wrong, culturally insensitive, and out of context in terms of India’s economic decisions. Earlier, Peter Navarro accused India of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through discounted oil purchases, alleging that Brahmins are profiting at the expense of the Indian people. He criticized India’s high tariffs, claiming they hurt American workers and taxpayers while indirectly funding the Russian war machine. Read more

Putin, Modi travels back to hotel together in car; converses for nearly an hour- What they talked about

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a ride in Putin’s Aurus limousine after the SCO Summit on Monday, holding a private conversation that lasted nearly an hour. Reports said Putin waited 10 minutes for Modi, and the two leaders even extended their discussion inside the car before joining formal talks. Modi told Putin that “humanity wants peace,” urging an early resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Commentators noted the closed-door exchange was significant, likely involving sensitive matters. Modi later shared a photo with Putin, describing their talks as insightful. Putin is scheduled to visit New Delhi in December. Read more

The Army on Monday dismantled a Trinamool Congress (TMC) stage erected near the Gandhi statue in Kolkata’s Maidan, where the party had been protesting alleged atrocities on Bengali-speaking migrant workers. Officials said permission was granted for two days, but the stage remained for nearly a month despite reminders. City police oversaw law and order during the removal. CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of “misusing the Army for vendetta politics,” while urging the force to remain neutral. TMC’s Kunal Ghosh alleged political targeting, saying after ED and CBI, now the Army was being used. The protest will shift to Rani Rashmoni Road. Read moreRahul Gandhi drops ‘hydrogen bomb’ soon, hinting new expose on ‘vote chori’At the conclusion of his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Patna, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned the BJP of a major new expose on alleged “vote chori,” vowing to drop a “hydrogen bomb” after his earlier “atom bomb” claim in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura. Targeting PM Modi, he said the expose would make it impossible for him to “show his face.” Gandhi linked “vote chori” to theft of rights, democracy, and jobs, cautioning Bihar’s youth. The BJP dismissed his remarks as “irresponsible,” with Ravi Shankar Prasad questioning the bomb analogy and accusing the opposition of seeking ballot papers to enable booth capturing. Read more‘Was never desperate to play for India before’: Karthik lauds youngsterDinesh Karthik praises Jitesh Sharma’s mindset regarding national team selection. Karthik helped Jitesh refine his finishing skills while at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Jitesh’s IPL 2025 performance earned him a spot back on the Indian squad. He aims to solidify his position in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Sanju Samson is currently the preferred wicketkeeper. Read more