Tejashwi Yadav ignited a fierce debate in the Bihar Assembly, asserting that Amit Shah has lost confidence in Nitish Kumar's leadership. He challenged the BJP to publicly affirm Kumar as the CM until 2030.
Following the devastating Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, 112 pilots reported sick on June 16, Parliament was informed. The government stated there was a minor increase in sick leave across all fleets. DGCA has reinforced mental health support for flight crew.
The Congress party's Social Justice 2.0 meeting faced backlash. BR Ambedkar's portrait was allegedly moved to accommodate Mallikarjun Kharge's picture. The BJP criticized this as hypocrisy. Kharge defended the meeting. He highlighted Congress's commitment to social justice. He mentioned caste census demands. He also spoke about reservation policies in Telangana. The party is yet to comment on the matter.
Amidst opposition protests, the Election Commission defended its intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, emphasizing its commitment to fair elections and a strong democracy. The commission highlighted discrepancies found, including deceased and shifted electors, asserting the exercise's aim to purify the electoral process by removing ineligible voters. Opposition leaders, however, condemned the move as an attempt to manipulate elections.
The DGCA has issued a stern warning to Air India, threatening action over safety violations, including crew fatigue management and training protocols. The regulator cited 29 violations, such as insufficient pilot rest, poor simulator training compliance, and inadequate crew on international routes. This follows Air India's self-reporting of issues after a plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is facing disruption as the Opposition protests the rejection of adjournment notices, particularly regarding the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Opposition leaders are questioning the circumstances surrounding Dhankhar's departure, alleging potential government pressure. Meanwhile, speculation is rife about his successor, with Revanth Reddy suggesting Bandaru Dattatraya.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure with the Karnataka High Court's handling of actor Darshan's bail in the Renukaswamy murder case. Justice Pardiwala questioned the High Court's approach. He suggested the bail order resembled an acquittal. The Karnataka government sought cancellation of Darshan's bail. Renukaswamy was allegedly abducted and murdered in Bengaluru.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development of modern sports grounds in villages across the state to combat drug abuse among youth. The initiative aims to channelize their energy positively, with plans to develop 4,000 grounds in the first phase, involving international medalists in coaching.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the opposition for a spelling error on a banner during a protest concerning electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition alleges that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is being misused to suppress votes.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling electoral fraud in Karnataka, claiming to possess “100% proof” of voter manipulation. He alleged voter deletions, unauthorized additions, and suspicious new voters. Gandhi also targeted the Standardisation of Electoral Rolls drive in Bihar, warning the Election Commission of consequences.
The Air India Flight AI 171 crash is under investigation, focusing on ten critical seconds in the cockpit. A Bloomberg report highlights unexplained actions, including the simultaneous cutoff of engine fuel switches shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Confusion and delays in resetting the switches, coupled with the aircraft's low altitude, prevented engine reignition.
Marking its 70th anniversary, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has emerged as India's largest trade union, surpassing Left-leaning organizations. Rooted in RSS's philosophy of social harmony, BMS advocates cooperation over class conflict. Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the union's journey as a vindication of RSS's worldview, urging adaptation to modern challenges while upholding core principles and cautioning against hubris.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has strongly criticized Goa CM Pramod Sawant's remarks regarding the Mahadayi river water project, deeming them an insult to the people of Karnataka. Karnataka vows to fight for its rightful share of the project legally, politically, and morally, emphasizing the project's importance for North Karnataka's drinking water needs.
India has called for renewed dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace in the Middle East, emphasizing that temporary pauses in hostilities are insufficient. Addressing the UN Security Council, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni stressed the need for a ceasefire, release of hostages, and a two-state solution.
Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President, the government refuted claims that he was compelled to immediately vacate his official residence. Opposition parties are questioning the circumstances surrounding his departure, suggesting potential pressure to step down despite the official reason being health concerns. The Election Commission has begun the process to elect a new vice president.
The BJP has strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion of a possible election boycott in Bihar, viewing it as a sign of the Mahagathbandhan's fear of defeat. The BJP claims Yadav's opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls failed to gain public support.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for a two-day visit, commencing the first leg of his two-nation tour. He was warmly greeted by the Indian community and expressed gratitude for their support. Discussions with UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will focus on the Free Trade Agreement, extradition of fugitives like Vijay Mallya, and concerns regarding Khalistani groups.
The Election Commission of India has initiated the process for electing the new Vice President, with the poll schedule announcement expected soon. Pre-announcement activities, including preparing the electoral college and finalizing election officers, are underway.
Odisha police are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl claimed she was set on fire by three men in Puri. However, initial investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and witness statements, have not corroborated her account of the incident.
With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a milestone in India's Deep Ocean Mission by successfully developing the personnel sphere for the MATSYA-6000 submersible. This vessel is designed to carry humans to depths of 6,000 meters. The accomplishment involved overcoming challenges in welding thick titanium plates, marking a significant advancement for underwater exploration and resource assessment.
Hyderabad's drug treatment clinic witnessed a staggering 1300% surge in patient footfall over five years, reaching 9,832 cases by January 2025, the highest spike in India. Primarily treating alcohol, adulterated toddy, and cannabis addictions, the Institute of Mental Health clinic now sees about 30 patients daily.
