In Churu, Rajasthan, the traditional Jaharveer Gogaji fair came alive, drawing devoted crowds who displayed their reverence by dancing with snakes. This festival holds significant importance in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Gogaji, revered as a peer by both Hindus and Muslims, is seen as a guardian of children. Numerous legends surround his divine birth and his reputed ability to heal snakebite victims.
Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) leader Muktiyar climbed atop a water tank in Anantapur to protest against Chandrababu Naidu's arrest. He demanded the immediate release of Chandrababu Naidu. Tensions escalated as he threatened to jump from the tank's top, prompting a swift response from police, who ensured Muktiyar's safety and brought him down safely.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to provide a glimpse of the G20 Summit's opening session. His video montage showcased world leaders' arrivals, notably US President Joe Biden, along with highlights from Modi's 'One Earth' session remarks, offering a brief overview of the event's kickoff.
Leaders and activists of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) expressed their strong condemnation of the arrest of Chandrababu Naidu by burning Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's effigy in a protest along the Kunchanapalli National Highway. The demonstrators chanted slogans of 'Down Down CM' and blocked the road by burning tires. In response, the police detained the TDP leaders and activists, subsequently transporting them to a nearby police station for further proceedings.
Chaos erupted on Friday night during the Dahi Handi festival celebration at the famous GhanShyam Temple in Rajasthan's Jodhpu. The event took a disastrous turn as a heavy truss collapsed soon after breaking Dahi Handi, sending shockwaves through the gathered crowd of hundreds. Three individuals suffered injuries and were immediately rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital for medical attention.
