Italy Cracks Down After Milan Protests, Meloni Announces €20,000 Fine For Public Property Damage
Italy has introduced stringent security measures following violent protests in Milan, where over 2,000 young demonstrators damaged property and attacked police vehicles. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni introduced a decree establishing a 20,000-euro fine for damaging public property. Under the new measures, parents will be held financially liable for destruction caused by minors. Enhanced penalties will also target protesters concealing their faces. The Italian government is deploying additional forces and increasing juvenile detention capacities to curb escalating unrest.
Hardeep Puri-Epstein Photo Row: Congress Slams Centre Amid US DOJ Release
Heat has mounted on Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after the US Department of Justice released photographs showing him in an apparent one-on-one meeting with convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein. Opposition Congress leaders, including party President Mallikarjun Kharge, have demanded answers from the central government. Puri had previously maintained that he never engaged in a one-on-one meeting with Epstein and was only part of a delegation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi linked the development to the India visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alleging that national interests are being compromised. The controversy emerges alongside questions surrounding Puri's political standing and Rajya Sabha renomination.
Akshay Kumar’s Juhu Residence: Report Finds No Visible Security Upgrade After Tiger Shroff Attack
A ground report from outside actor Akshay Kumar's Prime Beach residence near Juhu Beach refutes reports of tightened security following the attack on Tiger Shroff. Despite claims of additional personnel, bulletproof glass installation, and extra CCTV cameras, no such developments are visible on site. Guards confirmed that only the regular police officers assigned to guard Akshay Kumar and his family remain inside, with no extra security personnel deployed. While Tiger Shroff is safe after being attacked on Sunday night by three young individuals who fired multiple rounds, the three attackers have been arrested. Akshay Kumar's residence currently appears deserted, reflecting standard day-to-day visuals rather than heightened security.
Jio Platforms IPO Fully Subscribed in Hours, Surpasses Hyundai to Become India's Largest Issue
The 30,213 crore rupee initial public offering of Jio Platforms made history by getting fully subscribed within the first two hours of opening, surpassing Hyundai Motor India to become the country's largest public issue. Data showed total subscription reaching 1.65 times by afternoon on day one, led by qualified institutional buyers. The issue attracted major global investors, while early backers and promoters retained their stakes in the 100 percent fresh issue. Jio plans to allocate up to 27,500 crore rupees to repay debt at Reliance Jio Infocomm to transition towards a net debt-free position.