Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has found himself at the center of a viral controversy after a video from a public event in Kanakapura sparked intense debate across social media platforms. The incident took place during Shivakumar's visit to Horahalli in Kanakapura, where supporters organized a grand welcome in his honour. As part of the reception, locals presented him with a massive garland made of apples and flowers, a gesture intended to showcase their appreciation and support. The controversy erupted after a video showed Shivakumar taking a bite from one of the apples in the garland and then tossing the partially eaten fruit toward supporters gathered at the event. The video quickly spread online, triggering strong reactions and opening a wider debate about political symbolism, public conduct and the nature of leader-follower relationships in Indian politics. WATCH

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing a fresh wave of controversy after an explosive new French book made sensational claims about alleged private exchanges with Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani. Written by journalist Florian Tardif, the book has triggered intense political debate across France, putting Macron’s marriage with Brigitte Macron back under the media spotlight. The book alleges that Macron and Farahani shared a months-long platonic connection and claims the French President once described the actress as “very pretty” in private exchanges. It further alleges that Brigitte was furious after reportedly discovering messages on the President’s phone, while also linking the controversy to a viral public moment involving the French First Lady. However, no evidence has emerged supporting claims of a romantic relationship between Emmanuel Macron and Golshifteh Farahani and Brigitte Macron’s team has strongly denied allegations surrounding phone checks and airport incidents mentioned in the book. WATCH