Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is making headlines after a rare public speech in English at the launch of “Vaiko in Parliament” in New Delhi. Opening his address with a warm "Vanakkam," the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister praised MDMK founder Vaiko, describing him as a passionate leader whose speeches inspired him to raise the concerns of people in Uttar Pradesh. The speech drew applause from the audience and quickly went viral on social media.

Ram Mandir donation theft case has entered a crucial financial scrutiny phase, with police seeking five years of banking records from seven banks linked to the accused and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Investigators are examining bank transactions, cash deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers to determine whether devotees' donations were diverted. Amid the expanding probe, the Ayodhya Bar Association has passed a resolution demanding a court-monitored CBI investigation into the Trust's financial affairs. The Bar has also announced that its members will not represent the accused, warning that any lawyer who does so will face a ₹5 lakh penalty per accused.