Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Russia on July 8, marking his first visit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin referred to as a «special military operation.» Modi is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Monday afternoon, where he will attend a private dinner hosted by Russian president Vladimir Putin. On Tuesday, Modi will meet with the Indian community in Russia. Following his interaction with the Indian diaspora, the Prime Minister will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin.
Journalist Zeyad Masroor Khan poignantly chronicles his boyhood in the heart of Aligarh's Hindu-Muslim tensions. Weaving together personal trauma, oral histories, and astute social commentary, Khan's story illuminates the human toll of communal violence while ultimately finding resilience and hope for change
Tejashwi Yadav attacks CM Nitish Kumar and JD(U) for corruption, citing a bridge collapse and administrative failures. Highlights continuous crime, inefficiency, corruption during his 18-month tenure. It took 6 to 8 months just to bring money. Criticizes Bihar's issues: unemployment, poverty, inflation, paper leaks. Describes JD(U)'s tenure as a double engine of corruption and crime.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Labour Party's Keir Starmer, who is set to become the next UK prime minister after a decisive victory in the general elections. The UK Labour Party has secured over 400 out of the 650 seats in parliament, according to exit polls. PM Modi praised outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak, stating, «admirable leadership» and «active contribution to deepen India-UK bilateral ties.» Posined to be UK PM, Starmer has sought to mend the strained relationship between Labour and India.
Congress criticized the delay in publishing Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry and NCERT of incompetence. Jairam Ramesh highlighted delays in Science, Mathematics, and Social Sciences textbooks. Despite plans to introduce new textbooks in 2024-25 under the National Curriculum Framework, delays are expected. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the issue.
PM Modi addresses the SCO summit, emphasizing the need for a decisive response against terrorism and advocating for connectivity projects that respect sovereignty. PM Modi did not participate in the summit but, in remarks delivered through foreign minister S Jaishankar who filled in for him, he sought to allay apprehensions about India’s commitment to the group saying in a world moving inexorably towards real multipolarity, the SCO will only become more important and that it occupies a prominent place in India’s foreign policy.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy requested PM Narendra Modi to transfer 2,450 acres of defense land for public infrastructure in Greater Hyderabad. In exchange, the state would transfer 2,462 acres of state land to Research Centre Imarat. Reddy also requested coal block allocations, an IIM, semiconductor mission inclusion, and revival of the ITIR project, among other infrastructure needs.
Congress raises concerns over Agnipath scheme, requests more transparency from government. Ex-servicemen chief criticizes defense minister's presentation in Parliament. Indian Army provides details on payments to martyr's family.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind passes resolution against hate campaign, calls for legislation to counter Islamophobia. President condemns rising mob lynching incidents and propaganda against Muslims. Urges govt to implement plan to curb hate speech and hate crimes. Calls for action against hateful political parties and candidates. Condemns genocide in Palestine, demands halt in arms export.
