
Wed Feb 12 20:35:21 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines:
**West Bengal Politics:** A significant blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections as TMC leader Abhijit Mukherjee defects to the Congress party.
**Rail Accident Averted:** A train narrowly avoided a major accident in Patna after splitting into two parts while in motion. Panic ensued at the station.
**Religious News:** Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple, passed away, prompting condolences from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who described the loss as “irreparable.”
**Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy:** Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is facing intense backlash after a controversial comment on the comedy show “India’s Got Latent.” It has been revealed that the joke was plagiarized from another YouTube show, leading to widespread online criticism and accusations of plagiarism. Allahbadia has apologized, but the damage is done, with several complaints filed and calls for bans on his podcast. The incident highlights the issue of originality in online content creation.