RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat praised NDA's return to power after a decade, criticized election discourse post Lok Sabha poll results, emphasized the need for consensus, and expressed dismay over using technology to spread lies about RSS.
Two women, Anzal Abdi Kala and Saida Hussein, were arrested for smuggling 33kg gold bars worth Rs 19 crore in Mumbai. They concealed the gold with adhesive tape in their undergarments and baggage.
After beginning his third term, PM Narendra Modi declared the Prime Minister's Office should serve as the «people's PMO» and credited government employees for the Lok Sabha election win. He urged them to strive harder to meet global standards, stating, «We aim to make the PMO a catalyst for new energy and inspiration. The true credit for this victory goes to you.»
Two close aides of the late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari were sentenced to five-year imprisonment for harassing and assaulting a sanitary staff in Ghazipur district jail in 2009.
PM Modi has kept his core team intact, maintaining the composition of the Cabinet Committee on Security, which includes the ministries of Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs. Meanwhile, he has assigned crucial portfolios to Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Manohar Lal. The coalition allies have accepted mid-tier ministries, signaling that coalition constraints are unlikely to hinder the government's operations.
In its first Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi on Monday, the government approved a proposal to provide financial assistance for constructing three crore rural and urban houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). According to sources, the plan will involve an investment of approximately Rs 5 lakh crore. Under the urban component of PMAY, the government will provide Rs 2 lakh to each beneficiary household for constructing dwelling units or as an interest subsidy.
Two close aides of the late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari were sentenced to five years in jail for harassing and assaulting a sanitary staff member in UP's Ghazipur district jail in 2009.
Two Trinamool workers were murdered in post-poll clashes in Bengal involving TMC and rivals. The violence led to injuries and demands for arrests, highlighting post-election tensions.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann commented on the incident where a CISF constable allegedly slapped actor Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. Mann criticized Kangana's remarks on terrorism but stated that the incident should not have occurred.
N Chandrababu Naidu is finalising names for the Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, including his son Nara Lokesh and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan.
As the BJP prepares to announce the name of its chief minister for Odisha on Wednesday, the search for an official residence has begun. Currently, Odisha does not have an official residence for the chief minister. For the past 24 years, Naveen Patnaik has been operating from his personal residence, Naveen Niwas. Previously, former Congress chief ministers JB Patnaik and Giridhar Gamang resided in a government quarter situated between Raj Bhavan and AG Square.
Maldives President Muizzu's visit to India led to a parliamentary inquiry in Maldives over agreements signed by his predecessor Solih, including hydrographic surveys, Uthuru Thilafalhu dockyard, and the Dornier aircraft. The inquiry aimed to investigate actions undermining Maldives' sovereignty and independence.
Two men died while cleaning a septic tank in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. Police launched a probe into the unnatural deaths.
The central government announced an extra instalment of taxes totalling Rs 1,39,750 crore for June 2024, as a goodwill gesture due to robust cash flows and solid revenue receipts. This brings the total amount devolved to states in the current financial year to nearly Rs 2.8 lakh crore, aiming to accelerate development and capital spending.
Pratibha Patil and Manmohan Singh were in office during the UPA government, while HD Devegowda served as prime minister during the United Front government, with Congress support. Devegowda's party, Janata Dal (Secular), is part of the current NDA coalition. His son, HD Kumaraswamy, is a minister in PM Modi's new cabinet.
The BJP secured a decisive victory in the national capital, winning all seven Lok Sabha seats for the third consecutive time. This victory is notable as the BJP won despite a strong alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress. The result is a significant setback for Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, whose party had hoped his arrest and interim bail would boost their fortunes amid corruption charges against their leaders.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed concern over the prolonged unrest in Manipur, emphasizing the need for urgent attention to bring peace to the state. He highlighted the violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, with fresh incidents reported from Jiribam. «Manipur is waiting for peace for the last one year. There was peace in Manipur 10 years ago. It felt like gun culture had finished there. But the state has suddenly seen violence,» he said.
India participated in the Brics foreign ministers' meeting in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod, marking PM Modi's third term. Russian FM Lavrov led the session, discussing the expanded group's role in a multipolar world. Lavrov criticized Western dominance and advocated for a more equitable international order.
President Droupadi Murmu met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu emphasized Nepal's importance under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and discussed enhancing bilateral ties. She also welcomed President Muizzu and expressed hope for strengthened India-Maldives relations.
Authorities in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, thwarted a family's attempt to marry off a 15 year old girl to a 27 year old man from Ahmedabad. The Women and Child Development department's flying squad intervened following a tip-off, stopping the ceremony. The family admitted to the planned wedding, citing threats of elopement as their reason.
In Una, Himachal Pradesh, four armed men attempted a bank robbery, assaulting staff and a customer. The branch's security siren thwarted their efforts, causing them to flee with employees' mobiles. Police are investigating using CCTV footage and aim to apprehend the suspects soon.
