A senior TMC MLA has stirred a fresh uproar across India by announcing plans to lay the foundation stone for a “Babri Masjid replica” — an announcement that many call deeply provocative given the historical Babri‑Masjid dispute. The move has drawn sharp reactions from rival political parties, religious groups, and social activists. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Karnataka’s Congress faces a leadership tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge acknowledging the need for a resolution. Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” for leadership transition, while Siddaramaiah reportedly seeks a swift decision from the high command. Meanwhile, some leaders have proposed Kharge himself for the CM post.

The projects, which will add nearly 224 kilometres to the existing network, are expected to improve capacity, mobility, and service efficiency in both states.