The tragic deaths of two brothers in Roopdhanoo village, Agra, due to alleged custodial torture and bribery led to the suspension of officers. The family's plea for justice and the suicide notes highlighted the dire circumstances they faced, calling for UP government support.
Himachal Pradesh faces a barrage of natural disasters as flash floods and landslides disrupt normal life. The region struggles with traffic jams, roadblocks, and adverse weather conditions, highlighting the vulnerability to environmental challenges.
As Owaisi defended his remark saying he has not violated any provision of the Constitution, BJP I-T head Amit Malviya referred to Article 102 of the Constitution and wrote on X: «As per extant rules, Asaduddin Owaisi can be disqualified from his Lok Sabha membership, for demonstrating adherence to a foreign State, that is Palestine.»
Dennis Francis, UNGA president, honoured Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in diplomacy for her pivotal role in revising the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to include gender-inclusive language. Mehta's advocacy changed «All men are born free and equal» to «All human beings are born free and equal,» marking a significant milestone for women's rights globally. Her contributions were celebrated for advancing gender equality in diplomacy.
On the first day of the 18th lok sabha's inaugural session, 262 newly elected MPs, including PM Modi, took their oaths. Key figures like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh were among them. PM Modi emphasized consensus and thanked voters for their continued support, aiming for a developed India by 2047.
With the lok sabha speaker election approaching, the NDA and opposition INDIA bloc are preparing to contest, marking a rare election for the post. The NDA holds a majority with 293 MPs, while the INDIA bloc has 234. The election will be held on June 26.
On Tuesday, the BJP launched a massive campaign on the 49th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister and Congress leader Indira Gandhi in 1975. This action comes as a counter to the opposition INDIA bloc's attempt to challenge the BJP on the issue of the Constitution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the situation directly, stating, «Those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess their love for our Constitution.»
US envoy Eric Garcetti emphasized the unprecedented strength of India-US ties at the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Highlighting mutual investments, Garcetti announced JSW Steel's $140 million investment in Texas, reflecting growing two-way economic collaboration. The summit saw India's largest delegation, underscoring the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two nations.
Three US lawmakers have raised concerns about the FDA's foreign drug inspection program in India and China, citing inconsistent inspection outcomes. They noted significant variability in findings, suggesting potential issues in inspector competency and thoroughness, and called for further investigation into the program's efficacy and reliability.
In a suspected honour killing, a married couple was shot dead in Hansi town of Haryana in Hukum Chand Jain Park.
Former PM H D Deve Gowda's grandson and JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna was remanded in police custody for eight days on charges of sexually abusing a party worker.
Vikram University in Ujjain forms committee to probe allegations by ABVP against professor propagating Islam.
Delhi Minister Atishi hospitalized due to hunger strike demanding Delhi's rightful share of water from Haryana amid declining health.
India and Qatar discuss purchase of 12 second-hand Mirage-2000-5 jets in New Delhi. Qatari offer includes missiles and engines. Indian Air Force to increase Mirage fleet to 60.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath advocated for changes in building byelaws to boost the hotel industry during a meeting with housing department officials. Emphasizing tourism's role in state development, he proposed easing regulations for hotel construction in residential areas. Adityanath also highlighted plans for a Shahjahanpur development authority and urged utilization of unused government buildings across districts.
