External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticizes Congress for the 1975 Emergency. He addresses a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha event. Jaishankar says one family's interests were placed above the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemns the Emergency. He describes it as the «darkest chapter» in India's democratic history. The Emergency was imposed between 1975 and 1977.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticised the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi for their alleged hypocrisy regarding constitutional values, pointing to their failure to apologise for the Emergency. He accused them of flashing the Constitution without truly respecting its spirit, highlighting the Emergency as a dark period where national spirit was suppressed.
Amidst Donald Trump's announcement of an impending 'very big deal' with India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised the Centre, linking it to the 'abrupt' conclusion of Operation Sindoor. Trump's repeated claims of using trade discussions to halt India-Pakistan confrontations have been met with skepticism. Ramesh suggests India is learning about crucial decisions from Washington DC.
India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka's Khilkhet, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of siding with extremists. The ministry of external affairs expressed deep concern over the incident, stating the government failed to protect the temple and allowed its destruction despite potential alternatives.
The Election Commission of India has initiated proceedings to delist 345 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for failing to contest elections in the last six years and having untraceable offices.
President Trump has indicated a potential major trade agreement with India, following a deal with China. Amidst geopolitical tensions, Israel considered targeting Iran's Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, India and China engaged in discussions to avoid complexities in their relationship. In space exploration, an Indian astronaut reached the International Space Station, and investigations are underway following an Air India plane crash.
Russia has assured India that the remaining two squadrons of the S-400 Triumf missile systems will be delivered by 2026-27, despite delays caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. These systems played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan last month. India is also developing its own air defence system, Project Kusha, with operational deployment planned for 2028-2029.
The RSS has called for a review of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Constitution's preamble, arguing they were added during the Emergency. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabole highlighted that BR Ambedkar did not include these terms. Demanding an apology from Congress for Emergency excesses, Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas.
Shubhanshu Shukla, an Axiom-4 crew member, has reached the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program. He expressed his excitement about participating in scientific experiments over the next 14 days and conveyed his gratitude to the ISS crew for their warm welcome.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Hindi is a friend to all Indian languages, advocating for the promotion of one's own language without opposing any foreign tongue. His statement comes amid criticism of the Centre's three-language policy, with some states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra opposing what they perceive as Hindi imposition.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a BJP stooge, alleging a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC through special electoral roll revisions. Banerjee claims the ECI is seeking extensive documentation, including parents' birth certificates, from voters born between specific dates, calling it a scam.
Pune police have arrested Abhishek Shukla, an Indian-origin Australian citizen, for allegedly defrauding a woman of Rs 3.6 crore under the guise of marriage. Shukla, posing as 'Dr. Ronit Oberoi' on a fake matrimonial site, gained the woman's trust before swindling her with a bogus business proposal.
Rajkumar Jain, a devoted follower of Ram Manohar Lohia, vividly recalls his experiences during the Emergency, from participating in rallies to enduring imprisonment under MISA. He recounts the challenges faced by political prisoners in Tihar Jail, the camaraderie among them, and the fear that lingered even after the Emergency was lifted.
India declined to endorse the joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao due to the omission of its terrorism concerns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted on acknowledging the Pahalgam attack, attributed to Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the statement referenced activities in Balochistan. Consensus eluded the member states, leading to the abandonment of the joint statement.
Bihar is gearing up for assembly elections. Prashant Kishor criticises Rahul Gandhi's engagement with the state. He challenges Gandhi to spend a night in a Bihar village. Kishor also demands an apology from Revanth Reddy for remarks about Biharis. He questions Congress's contributions to Bihar's development. The political landscape is heating up with accusations and counter-accusations.
The government is considering reviving the Tulbul Navigation Project to better utilize its share of water from the western rivers, as outlined in the Indus Waters Treaty. This initiative aims to address India's limited water storage capacity and optimize dam management.
Karnataka BJP faces legal trouble after an FIR was filed over a contentious social media post. The post allegedly likened Indira Gandhi to Adolf Hitler, sparking outrage and a police investigation. The complaint, lodged by a KPCC general secretary, accuses the BJP of defamation and inciting social unrest through the now-deleted content.
