Ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress made a significant allegation. Workers of the party claimed that two cars bearing BJP flags were permitted entry into a counting centre in Bhowanipore. This constituency is represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is also the Trinamool supremo.
Vinesh Phogat Reveals Her Identity in Sexual Harassment Case
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has disclosed that she is among the six women wrestlers who filed complaints of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a member of the ruling BJP. The case against Singh remains pending in court, with testimonies continuing. Phogat stated she had previously chosen not to reveal her identity to allow the legal process to proceed without interference.
GalaxEye Launches Drishti: World's First OptoSAR Satellite
Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye successfully placed its first commercial satellite, Drishti, into orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket. The company claims it is the world's first OptoSAR satellite. Drishti can see through clouds, darkness, and bad weather while also capturing conventional optical imagery. It carries a SyncFused OptoSAR payload, combining electro-optical imaging and synthetic aperture radar on a single platform.
Raghav Chadha to Meet President over Alleged Political Vendetta
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha will meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5. During the meeting, he is expected to flag the alleged political vendetta by Punjab's AAP government against him and other MPs who recently quit the party and joined the BJP. Chadha announced his decision at a press conference, stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has deviated from its founding principles and is no longer working for the country or national interest but for personal gain.
Diljit Dosanjh Halts Canada Concert over Pro-Khalistan Flags
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh briefly halted his concert in Calgary, Canada, during his ongoing Aura Tour after noticing some audience members waving pro-Khalistan flags. Videos of the incident have surfaced online. Addressing the situation mid-performance, Dosanjh responded to criticism from sections of the Punjabi community and the controversy surrounding his appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati last year. He was heard saying, My job is not to do charity. But whichever platform I go on, I always talk about Punjab.
These are the top five stories of the day, covering political allegations, legal revelations, space innovation, political vendetta accusations, and a concert controversy.
