A man in MP was booked for allegedly forcing his male friend to undergo a sex change surgery and raping him. He also blackmailed him for Rs 10 lakh, threatening to ruin his life.

Tensions within the Karnataka Congress resurfaced as DK Shivakumar reluctantly pledged support to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, despite earlier leadership change expectations. This development follows assurances from the party high command that Siddaramaiah will complete his full term, dismissing speculations of internal rifts and leadership shifts. The party is trying to project a united front amidst ongoing speculation.

The incident came to light after the driver informed local MLA Sudarshan Kumar, who then demanded a fair probe into the matter