'Oye maar kisse raha hai': On cam, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slaps man
Captured on video during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma's unexpected slap to a young man has stirred controversy. Released by the Aam Aadmi Party, the footage shows Verma confronting the individual before a security guard intervenes. This incident has ignited debate regarding the behavior of public servants in the line of duty, attracting the attention of…
Good evening! The top headlines of the day include a controversial video showing Delhi deputy chief minister Parvesh Verma allegedly slapping a young man during a road inspection, which has sparked outrage and calls for the minister's arrest. Meanwhile, at the Asian Games, Ancy Sojan secured silver in the women's long jump, while Abhay Singh and Ananat Singh both won silver in squash finals.
In squash, Tejaswin Shankar finished third with a bronze medal. In politics, the Tamil Nadu government withdrew a controversial order that exempted the Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act, following criticism from opposition parties. On the sports front, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has called for an end to Bollywood's use of smoking as part of actors' on-screen images, showcasing actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and Vicky Kaushal in posters where the characters are seen smoking.
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- HT Evening Brief Sept 27: Parvesh Verma's slapgate in Delhi; Ancy Sojan wins silver at Asian Games hindustantimes.com
- Parvesh Verma slap row: FIR against AAP's Jarnail, Saurabh Bharadwaj over cop assault timesofindia.indiatimes.com
