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Indian politics is witnessing an era of pre-poll freebies, with parties offering cash doles and concessions to woo voters. Tamil Nadu has a long history of welfare politics, evolving from subsidized food and education to direct cash transfers and consumer goods, now focusing on universal benefits and fiscal sustainability.

NASA’s Artemis II mission encountered unexpected technical glitches, with astronauts reporting issues with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, deep in space. Ground control initiated a remote IT fix for the Orion spacecraft’s laptops, which run on familiar Windows operating systems. This choice aims to leverage astronauts’ existing computer knowledge for mission efficiency.

A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against actor Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, accusing them of land encroachment and “mafia-style” intimidation. The actor, however, has denied the allegations, calling the case a false attempt to extort money.

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea.

Iran has sharply retorted to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s “stone age” threats, highlighting Iran’s ancient civilization and resilience. The Iranian embassy in South Africa countered that while Americans were “still in caves,” Iran was inscribing human rights.

Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation’s struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability, risking further entanglement.

Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant after their recent defeat. The franchise released a video to counter speculation, emphasizing that “not everything you see is the true story.” This follows a similar public exchange between Goenka and then-captain KL Rahul last season.