West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, recently captivated social media users with heartwarming images of her feeding a monkey. The photos, posted on her Instagram, show Banerjee offering biscuits to the calm animal while sitting on a pavement. Reportedly taken at Digha beach, the post has garnered significant attention.
Artisans from Maharashtra are protesting Prada's appropriation of Kolhapuri chappals, showcased in their Spring/Summer 2026 collection without acknowledging the craft's origin. A BJP MP is urging government intervention, citing violation of geographical indication rights granted in 2019. They seek recognition and revenue for local artisans, threatening legal action if Prada doesn't collaborate.
A female student was allegedly gang-raped at South Calcutta Law College, leading to the arrest of three individuals—two former students and a staff member. The incident, which occurred on June 25, has sparked outrage and a political clash, with the BJP accusing the TMC of enabling a culture of impunity.
A rape case at a Kolkata law college has sparked political controversy. Trinamool Congress (TMC) blames Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for delaying the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill. BJP accuses the Mamata Banerjee government of inaction due to political reasons. Three men, including students and staff, have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed claims of internal disputes and potential political shifts within the state government, refuting statements made by minister KN Rajanna. Rajanna had earlier hinted at possible changes after September due to multiple power centers within the Congress, fueling speculation of a cabinet reshuffle or even a change in CM.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar stated that if the 'Mahagathbandhan' secures a majority in the Bihar Assembly polls, the chief minister will be from the RJD, with Tejashwi Yadav as the main face. He accused the BJP of plotting to replace Nitish Kumar with their own leader, following a pattern of absorbing regional parties.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are joining forces. They will protest the mandatory Hindi language imposition in Maharashtra schools. Sanjay Raut announced a joint march on July 5. This collaboration marks a significant moment. It is a united front on Marathi identity. The leaders aim to protect language rights. They want to prevent division on this crucial issue.
Jairam Ramesh of Congress has strongly criticized the RSS for allegedly never accepting the Indian Constitution and attacking its framers. This response follows RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's remark questioning the inclusion of «Socialist» and «Secular» in the Constitution. Ramesh highlighted past calls by the RSS and BJP for a new Constitution, which he claims were rejected by the public.
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.
