Suraj Revanna, JD(S) MLC and grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sodomizing a 27-year-old male party worker at his farmhouse in Holenarasipura Taluk. The assault reportedly occurred on June 16. Revanna, who denies the charges, was booked under IPC sections 377 (unnatural sex) and 506 (criminal intimidation). Meanwhile, the police have also registered a case against the complainant and his relative for allegedly attempting to extort ₹5 crore from Revanna by threatening to file a false sexual assault case if their demands were not met.

Janata Dal-Secular leader Suraj Revanna brother of Prajwal Revanna has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 27-year-old male party worker at a farmhouse in Karnataka's Hassan district. The worker filed a complaint on June 16, accusing Revanna of assault. Revanna denies the charge, claiming the worker demanded ₹5 crore and filed a false complaint when he refused. Revanna's friend Shivkumar has also filed a complaint, alleging the worker blackmailed them after failing to get a job. The incident comes as Suraj's brother, Prajwal Revanna, faces allegations of sex crimes from multiple women. The case has sparked a political controversy in the state.

A sexual assault case has been filed against Suraj Revanna, JD(S) MLC and brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna, alleging an assault at his farmhouse on June 16. The complainant accused Suraj of forcefully kissing, biting, and threatening him. Suraj purportedly promised political support afterward. Earlier, Suraj and an associate reported blackmail over a false assault claim. Prajwal Revanna recently faced judicial custody on separate charges. The case intensifies scrutiny on the Revanna family amidst legal challenges.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused authorities of protecting Sanjeev Mukhiya, a key figure in the NEET paper leak scandal, due to his political connections. Yadav claims Mukhiya's links with prominent politicians are preventing his arrest, and he has vowed to reveal evidence if the investigation is not conducted impartially. This statement follows the release of a photo showing Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary with another accused, Amit Anand. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha countered, alleging Yadav's own connections with the accused. The scandal has intensified scrutiny of the NEET-UG 2024, affecting over 24 lakh candidates.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will campaign for Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in her Wayanad electoral debut, according to TMC sources. This alliance stems from Mamata’s earlier suggestion for Priyanka to contest against PM Modi in Varanasi. The decision followed a meeting on June 20 between Banerjee, Priyanka, and P. Chidambaram. Priyanka expressed her commitment to representing Wayanad, while recent electoral shifts saw Rahul Gandhi retain Rae Bareli. Tensions within the Congress, particularly with Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, influenced this development, leading to his resignation as Bengal Congress chief.

Suraj Revanna, a JD(S) leader and brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna, alleges threats of a false sexual assault case. His friend Shivkumar filed a complaint against Chethan and his brother-in-law, claiming they demanded ₹5 crore, threatening to accuse Suraj of sexual abuse. Chethan initially sought help for a job but began blackmailing after failing to secure one. Chethan later appeared on TV, accusing Suraj of abuse. This comes after Prajwal Revanna was placed in judicial custody over sexual abuse allegations, with explicit videos circulated in Hassan ahead of the recent Lok Sabha polls.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to New Delhi on Friday for a two-day State visit, less than two weeks after attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. She met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on Saturday. Discussions will cover defence, connectivity, infrastructure, power and energy cooperation, trade, economic partnership, development cooperation, river water-sharing, and cultural ties. A defence pact and financial package are expected, along with a rail transit agreement. This visit is the first by a foreign leader since the formation of the new Indian government following the Lok Sabha elections.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will campaign for Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad. This decision follows a meeting between Banerjee and veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram in Kolkata. The move signals a thaw in relations between Banerjee and the Congress, despite past tensions. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, known for his criticism of Banerjee, also softened his stance, calling their differences "purely political." Banerjee's support comes after discussions on opposition unity and could strengthen ties within the INDIA coalition.

Following Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha's claims linking the NEET paper leak suspect to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, RJD retaliated with a photo showing accused Amit Anand with Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary. RJD alleged Choudhary deleted photos with Anand. Sinha asserted the suspect arranged accommodations for the prime accused, Sikander Prasad Yadvendu. RJD dismissed Sinha's accusations as diversion tactics, demanding a thorough probe into NEET-UG 2024 irregularities affecting 24 lakh candidates. The controversy continues amidst calls to cancel the exam over alleged leaks.

The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail granted by a lower court in a money laundering case related to a defunct excise policy. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) contested the bail order, asserting they were not given adequate opportunity to present their case. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju criticized the trial court's handling, claiming the judge hurriedly disposed of the matter without fully reviewing the evidence. Kejriwal, arrested in March, will remain in custody pending further High Court proceedings amid ongoing legal challenges.