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Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Melinda French Gates calls Jeffrey Epstein ‘evil’ after Bill Gates’ closed-door Congress hearing

Philanthropist Melinda French Gates described Jeffrey Epstein as “evil” in a new interview published days after her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified before Congress about his past connections to the convicted sex offender. Melinda Gates poses for photographers as she arrives for a meeting after a meeting on the sideline of the gender equality conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, July 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) Speaking to The Guardian in an interview, Melinda reflected on meeting Epstein once and said the experience unsettled her. According to CNN and The Independent, she revealed she later had nightmares after the encounter and struggled emotionally while discussing him during the interview. “Have you ever in your life been around somebody that you just know is evil?” Melinda told The Guardian. She added, “We need to listen to our feelings about people.” At another point in the conversation, she described Epstein as “an abhorrent human being, a horrid man,” while expressing sympathy for his victims. “My heart goes out to the young girls,” she said, according …

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap dismisses Epstein files mention, says he never went to Beijing: ‘My name is clickbait’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMar 11, 2026 04:09 PM IST Anurag Kashyap has reacted to his name being mentioned in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files. Known for his outspoken nature, the filmmaker responded with humour after being named alongside prominent personalities like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking and said that it is easy for people to use his name for clickbait because many are quick to believe anything written about him. In an interview with Mid-Day, Anurag said, “We were recently talking about Mr Ambani and Mr Modi’s names appearing in the Epstein files. That file also mentions my name. It is there in a random email. We often receive invites from places like Harvard and Yale. I have no idea about this because I have never even been to Beijing. I had gone to Shanghai in 2014 for a recce for the film Bombay Velvet. I was like, ‘Kya baat hai, kya company hai meri.’” He added, “Recently someone questioned me about the Epstein files and I said, ‘The thing is, my name is clickbait and …

Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Anurag Kashyap reacts to controversy after being named in Epstein Files: ‘A random mail’

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has reacted coolly to the controversy surrounding his name appearing in the Epstein Files, making it clear that the claims do not bother him. He went on to dismiss the mention as nothing more than a “random mail”. Anurag Kashyap’s last directorial work to be released was Kennedy. Anurag on the name emerging in the Epstein Files Recently, Anurag joined an episode of Sit with Hitlist where he spoke about various aspects of his career and life. During the candid conversation, he also addressed some of the controversies linked to his name, including references in the Epstein Files and the Income Tax raid conducted at his residence. Asked about his name being mentioned in the controversial Epstein Files, he mentioned, “In a mail. In a random mail… We get invitations from Harvard, Yale, everywhere. I don’t know. I have never been to Beijing. I have been to Shanghai in China once before 2014, I played recce in Bombay.” He went on to joke that he sometimes thinks to himself, “Wow! What a …

In Kerala, Rahul Gandhi accuses PM of being ‘afraid of Epstein files’; says CPI(M) is ‘controlled by Modi’ | Thiruvananthapuram News

In Kerala, Rahul Gandhi accuses PM of being ‘afraid of Epstein files’; says CPI(M) is ‘controlled by Modi’ | Thiruvananthapuram News

3 min readThiruvananthapuramMar 8, 2026 07:34 AM IST Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having “betrayed the country” with the recent treaty with the US. Speaking at a public meeting held to mark the conclusion of the Congress statewide political tour “Puthu Yuga Yatra”, ahead of the Assembly elections, Gandhi said: “I’m confident that Narendra Modi would not sell the Indian farmer and Indian data under normal circumstances. The only reason that the Prime Minister has done this deal is that he has been compromised. Around 3.5 million Epstein files are yet to be released and the PM is terrified that the US will release those files”. He went on to allege: “Anil Ambani, who is close to the PM, is in those files. (Union Minister) Hardeep Puri’s name is there. On the US side, there is a criminal case against Adani. The Prime Minister is terrified that the finances of BJP and his finances will be revealed to the people of India. That is why …

Industry Season 4 is sharper and nastier than ever, with a jaw-dropping finale that goes full Epstein | Review

Industry Season 4 is sharper and nastier than ever, with a jaw-dropping finale that goes full Epstein | Review

Industry Season 4 review Cast: Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington, Max Minghella, Kal Penn, Ken Leung, Miriam Petche and Sagar Radia Creator: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down Star rating: ★★★★ ‘Dear Henry, how are we to remain virtuous when the temptation is so great?’ This one sentence from Episode 6 of Season 4 of Industry best encapsulates the whole show in a single sweep. Time and time again, the HBO drama reminds the viewer that this is no fantasy, that this is the real deal. Long gone are the days of Pierpoint, as the HBO show continues to reinvent itself to address how market capitalisation has left permanent scars on these characters’ lives. Season 4 is feral and furious, urgent and deeply cataclysmic, in ways that dawn on the viewer like a long-standing shadow. It makes for great, unmissable television. Myha’la gives a lightning-flash of a performance in Industry Season 4, The premise Showrunners Mickey Down and Konrad Kay turn the wheel forward with 8 hour-long episodes, each of which can stand on its own …

Jeffrey Epstein shadow: MEA told Commerce it didn’t recommend ‘ministerial meeting’ with Bill Gates | India News

Jeffrey Epstein shadow: MEA told Commerce it didn’t recommend ‘ministerial meeting’ with Bill Gates | India News

The Ministry of External Affairs advised the Commerce Ministry against a “ministerial meeting” with Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit to India last month amid renewed global scrutiny over Gates’s associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Indian Express has learnt. The Commerce Ministry is learnt to have sought the MEA’s opinion regarding an event organised by industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to mark its centenary year, “Curtain Raiser of FICCI @100.” This event was scheduled for February 19, the same day the global AI summit began in the Capital. “MEA does not recommend a ministerial meeting of HCIM (Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister) with Mr Gates, or their joint participation at an event, from the political angle at this stage,” an official at the MEA’s AMS (Americas) division conveyed to the Commerce Ministry. The AMS division handles bilateral relations with countries in North, Central, and South America, including the USA and Canada. It is learnt that the MEA’s advice to the Commerce Ministry was issued …

Rahul targets Modi over trip to Israel and trade deal with U.S., brings up ‘Epstein Files’

Rahul targets Modi over trip to Israel and trade deal with U.S., brings up ‘Epstein Files’

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi wave to gathering during Congress ‘Kisan Mahachaupal’ at Jawahar Chowk, in Bhopal on February 24, 2026. Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari also present. | Photo Credit: ANI The Congress on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, with the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi asking, “on whose orders the Prime Minister has gone to sign a deal against the country’s interest”. In a post on X, Mr. Gandhi said he had challenged the Prime Minister to cancel the Indo-U.S. trade deal, but Mr. Modi had quietly left for Israel. “Narendra “Surrender” Modi, it’s been more than 24 hours since I challenged you to cancel the U.S. trade deal— and once again, you’ve quietly slipped off to Israel. At least once, you’ve already ‘danced and sung’ in Israel at Epstein’s behest—so this time, on whose orders will you return after striking a deal against the country’s interests?” Mr. Gandhi asked. He was referring to …

The World This Week | Trump’s deadline to Iran, India-US ink Pax Silica declaration, and Rubio ‘assures’ Europe | UPSC Current Affairs News

The World This Week | Trump’s deadline to Iran, India-US ink Pax Silica declaration, and Rubio ‘assures’ Europe | UPSC Current Affairs News

Yet again, Donald Trump and Team MAGA’s foreign policy make their appearance in this series – this time with tempered aggression towards Europe at the Munich Security Conference, and at the inaugural session of the US President’s very own invention, the ‘Board of Peace’. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Meanwhile, India inked a new tech-oriented strategic partnership agreement with Washington and hosted a new AI Summit in New Delhi. Board of Peace and Gaza’s reconstruction plan The Board of Peace, a venture spearheaded by Donald Trump and inscribed in his 20-point peace plan for the Israel-Hamas war, held its inaugural meeting on Thursday in Washington DC. Representatives from more than 40 countries were reportedly present at the event where Trump gave his opening address. The plan for Gaza The US President announced that the board members pledged $7 billion for Gaza’s reconstruction — a far cry from the $53 billion recovery cost estimated by the World Bank. Trump also announced a $10 billion commitment from the United States. Story continues below this ad At least five …

From Washington To Westminster: Worldwide Fallout Of Epstein Files Release | India News

From Washington To Westminster: Worldwide Fallout Of Epstein Files Release | India News

Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 18:54 IST The sheer volume of correspondence and financial logs has already triggered high-profile resignations and fresh criminal investigations across the globe The scale of the 2026 disclosure is so immense that a panel of independent UN human rights experts stated on February 17 that the files depict a ‘global criminal enterprise’. File image The pursuit of justice in the Jeffrey Epstein case entered a transformative era on January 30, 2026, when the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) released a staggering 3.5 million pages of internal records, including 180,000 images and 2,000 videos. This disclosure, mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, has moved the conversation from internet speculation to documented evidence. While the presence of a name in these files does not automatically prove criminal complicity, the sheer volume of correspondence and financial logs has already triggered high-profile resignations and fresh criminal investigations across the globe. High-Profile Casualties and Political Fallout As of February 2026, the United Kingdom has faced the most immediate political fallout. Peter Mandelson, a former …

New Epstein files raise doubts about date and cause of death; CCTV glitches, prison timetable and more

New Epstein files raise doubts about date and cause of death; CCTV glitches, prison timetable and more

Jeffrey Epstein’s death has long been a topic plagued by conspiracy theories. Now, there’s one more claim, but with hard proof to back it. The latest trove of files related to the investigation into the convicted sex-financier and paedophile has raised concerns about the exact date and cause of his death. Jeffrey Epstein died in a Manhattan prison in August 2019 (AFP) A federal draft statement announcing Epstein’s death, numbered EFTA00013180 in the DOJ’s file library, is dated the day before the 66-year-old’s official date of passing. The draft bears a date of August 9, 2019, whereas the sex financier’s official death is August 10. Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial on federal trafficking charges. Read More: ‘Jeffrey Epstein still alive?’: Truth behind viral photo amid Epstein files release What does the document state? In the statement, then–Manhattan US Attorney Geoffrey S Berman wrote: “Earlier this morning, the Manhattan Correctional Center confirmed that Jeffrey Epstein, who faced charges brought by this Office of engaging in the sex trafficking of …