A controversy erupted after Kerala Congress’s social media post compared Bihar to a ‘bidi’, drawing criticism from the BJP and upsetting ally RJD. The post, a dig at GST rates, was deleted, and an apology was issued. Union Minister Chirag Paswan condemned the remark as defaming the people of Bihar, reflecting Congress’s mindset. V.T.

Delhi HC ordered Umang Taneja to remove defamatory videos and photos targeting Trishla Chaturvedi, known as Trishla Maa, citing irreparable harm to her reputation.

Joining crores of revellers across the state, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar played the dhol as Ganesh immersion processions began in Pune.