Wed Oct 02 17:36:29 UTC 2024: ## Headlines:
**Kishor Launches Political Party in Bihar, Calls for End to ‘Bihari’ Abuse**
**Israel Bars UN Chief From Entering Country, Accuses Him of Bias**
**Bumrah Claims Top Spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings After Bangladesh Victory**
**Mumbai Police Probe Govinda’s Accidental Gunshot Injury**
**Anjali Merchant, Sister of Radhika Merchant, Talks Business Legacy**
## News Articles:
**Kishor Launches Political Party in Bihar, Calls for End to ‘Bihari’ Abuse**
Patna, India – Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Wednesday launched his political party, Jan Suraaj Party, in Patna, amidst calls to end the discrimination faced by people from Bihar.
“You all need to say ‘Jai Bihar’ so loud that no one calls you and your children ‘Bihari’ and it feels like abuse,” Kishor said at the launch event, which was attended by several prominent personalities. “Your voice must reach Delhi, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Bombay wherever Bihari children were abused and beaten.”
His remarks come in the wake of the recent arrest of two individuals for harassing two youths from Bihar who were in Bengal’s Siliguri to take an exam.
Jan Suraaj, previously a campaign led by Kishor, involved extensive interaction with thousands of Bihar residents to understand their problems. The party’s launch marks Kishor’s entry into active politics.
**Israel Bars UN Chief From Entering Country, Accuses Him of Bias**
Jerusalem, Israel – Israel has barred United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country, accusing him of bias against Israel.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz declared Guterres persona non grata, stating that the UN chief would be prevented from entering Israel for failing to unequivocally condemn Iran’s recent missile attack on Israel.
“Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran’s heinous attack on Israel, as nearly all the countries of the world have done, does not deserve to set foot on Israeli soil,” Katz said.
Guterres had posted on X, “I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation. This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.” in response to Iran’s missile attack on Tel Aviv.
The incident has further escalated tensions between Israel and the UN, with Israel accusing Guterres of displaying a double standard in his condemnation of violence.
**Bumrah Claims Top Spot in ICC Test Bowling Rankings After Bangladesh Victory**
Chennai, India – Indian cricketers have made significant strides in the ICC Test rankings after India’s dominant 2-0 sweep of Bangladesh.
Jasprit Bumrah has climbed to the top of the bowling rankings following a stellar performance in the series, while Virat Kohli has re-entered the top 10 and Yashasvi Jaiswal has secured his career-best ranking.
Bumrah’s match-haul of five wickets in Chennai propelled him to the top spot with 870 points, dethroning teammate Ravichandran Ashwin. The performance further highlights India’s bowling prowess and strengthens their position as a leading Test team.
**Mumbai Police Probe Govinda’s Accidental Gunshot Injury**
Mumbai, India – Mumbai Police are investigating the incident involving actor Govinda, who sustained leg injuries after his revolver accidentally discharged.
While the police initially accepted Govinda’s account of the incident, which stated that the gun fell and accidentally discharged while he was alone at his residence, the Crime Branch has launched a parallel inquiry.
The Crime Branch officials, who met Govinda at the hospital, expressed skepticism about his explanation. The actor is currently recovering from the injury.
**Anjali Merchant, Sister of Radhika Merchant, Talks Business Legacy**
Mumbai, India – Anjali Merchant Majithia, sister of Radhika Merchant, has garnered attention for her elegant fashion choices during the recent Ambani pre-wedding and wedding celebrations.
In a recent panel discussion, Anjali shared her perspective on entering the family’s pharmaceutical business, Encore Healthcare.
“If you consider legacy, the kind of business that I’ve been a part of, I’ve been a part of it from a very, very young age,” she said. “These were dinner table discussions…”
Anjali’s insights shed light on the familial aspect of the business and her deep-rooted understanding of the industry.
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