Afternoon briefing: Shashi Tharoor’s electoral forecast, AAP vs. BJP over tableaux rejection, and all the most recent news

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor believes that the BAPS Hindu Temple event in Abu Dhabi and the opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 would set the scene for the elections in 2024. According to Tharoor, the BJP would probably change the narrative from past elections and portray Narendra Modi as a “Hindu Hriday Samrat” in the next polls. He casts doubt on the BJP’s claims of “achhe din” and economic expansion, drawing attention to the possible conflict between Hindutva and the interests of the people in the 2024 election. The Congress has not decided whether to attend the opening of the Ram Temple, which has turned it into a political hot potato.

The Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, was accused by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “shamelessly lying” in response to the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) charge of “dirty politics” over the removal of Punjab’s tableau from the Republic Day parade. The BJP claims that the inclusion of pictures of Mann and Arvind Kejriwal was the true cause of the rejection. Manjinder Singh Sirsa, a BJP politician in Delhi, chastised Mann for ceding Punjab’s sovereignty to Kejriwal. In response, AAP claimed that the BJP administration was retaliating against states run by it, citing Punjab’s and Delhi’s tableaux’s rejection without offering any justification. The Delhi BJP highlighted that a team of experts made the choices for rejections.

The Latest News With talk of Nitish’s comeback, JD(U) president Lalan Singh proposes to step down.

The Indian Navy unveiled new epaulets for senior officers that are modeled by Shivaji.

‘Financial Handbook’ by Uday Kotak outlines how India might grow its GDP to $30 trillion by 2047.

India News
“Set up your own protection,” Akhilesh Yadav taunted the BJP over a brawl video that went viral.

Bomb threat at the airport in Mangaluru; email claims that “we are a terrorist group called…”

As thick fog engulfs northern India, 11 trains headed for Delhi are delayed; this condition is expected to last till January 2.

Worldwide Concerns
An investigation by the Israeli army into the massacre of Gaza captives has turned in some startling information.

According to the story, Iran has put four individuals to death for aiding Israel’s Mossad.

The report claims that the Nepal aircraft disaster was caused by pilots disconnecting power by mistake.

Athletic Events
The injured Mohammed Shami is replaced in the Team India lineup for the second Test matchup against South Africa by fast bowler Avesh Khan. Avesh is anticipated to strengthen India’s bowling assault after their defeat in the first Test since Shami remains out due to injury. In Centurion, the bowlers—aside from Jasprit Bumrah—did not have a big effect, and the batting order struggled. Avesh hasn’t played in a Test yet, despite his strong performance in the most recent ODI series against South Africa. India wants to even the series; they haven’t won a series against any Test-playing nation other than South Africa.

Focus on Entertainment
In the BBC Studios India-produced Prime Video series “Wedding. con,” five women are victimized by the dishonest world of marriage scams. The five-episode series, directed by Tanuja Chandra, explores the true tales of women who were duped by men they met on dating websites. The program highlights the difficulties experienced by the victims while delving into the intricate planning and execution of these frauds. The series highlights the lack of appropriate regulations but also raises concerns about the pressures placed on women by society to marry. “Wedding. con” offers a crucial window into a society that often deprives women of their identities and autonomy.

Life and Well-Being
Manushi Chhillar exemplifies the wedding season style by looking stunning in a gold saree by Monika Nidhi. The former Miss World is renowned for her excellent taste, and social media was flooded with praise for her most recent appearance in the six-yard golden costume. The exquisitely draped organza saree is worn with a matching deep v-necked sleeveless top that has beautiful flower embroidery. Manushi accessorized with a gorgeous gold choker necklace and matching statement earrings, styled by renowned stylist Sheefa J Gilani. Her hair is styled in a tidy bun, and her makeup consists of winged eyeliner, mascara, contoured cheekbones, and nude lipstick.