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A car driven by Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju allegedly hit a two-wheeler while he was exiting the Trivandrum Club in Thiruvananthapuram, leaving two people injured. According to police sources, the accident occurred when the actor’s vehicle collided with the two-wheeler near the club premises. The impact left both riders injured, and they were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment. After the accident, the actor allegedly left the spot without stopping the vehicle, triggering questions over the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police said Maniyanpilla Raju has informed them that he will appear before authorities on Saturday morning for questioning. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the sequence of events and determine responsibility.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light-hearted moment with a group of children during the latest episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, when a student approached him and presented a packet of tea leaves. As the girl handed over the box, the Prime Minister jokingly remarked, “Achha, chaiwala ko chai” (Good, tea leaves for a tea seller), in a playful reference to his stint as a tea seller before entering politics. The students burst into laughter at the remark. Several others who joined the interaction also presented gifts from their respective states to the Prime Minister.

Road rage incidents continue to plague the city, with yet another case reported on Friday. A motorcyclist allegedly abused, threatened and vandalised a car driven by Aditya, who was on his way to work from Nelamangala to Manyata Tech Park. What reportedly began as a minor traffic-related issue soon escalated when the biker allegedly blocked the car, broke one of its mirrors, damaged parts of the vehicle and hurled abuses using obscene language. The Madanayakanahalli police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Authorities have urged motorists to remain calm and avoid confrontations on the road.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that India and the US are expected to finalise and sign a joint statement on the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement within 4-5 days.