Lionel Messi’s event organiser, Satadru Dutta, revealed the footballer disliked physical contact, leading to his early departure. Dutta claimed an influential person disrupted crowd control plans, allowing unauthorized access. Messi reportedly received Rs 89 crore for the tour, with Rs 11 crore paid in tax. Investigations into security lapses and financial dealings are ongoing.

PM Modi said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was aimed at safeguarding democracy by preventing infiltrators from entering the electoral process.

The Bank of India case, pursued by law firm RWK Goodman, centres on Modi’s personal guarantee for a loan issued to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based entity.