On January 26, 1803, Wellesley throws a lavish dinner at Lok Bhavan, Calcutta, attended by Valentia. Its extravagance is funded by the British plunder of India.
Anxious to retain the Muslim vote in the 2026 elections, DMK has angered Tamil Hindus by prohibiting the lamp-lighting at Thiruparankundram and trying to get Justice GR Swaminathan impeached