Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shibu Soren, the late Jharkhand leader and former Chief Minister, at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Soren, 81, had been battling kidney ailments. Modi met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren and family, expressing condolences. President Murmu and Governor Gangwar also mourned Soren's death, recognizing his contributions to social justice and tribal rights.
Farooq Abdullah voiced concerns over India's strained diplomatic relations, particularly after the US imposed tariffs. He suggested India is isolated globally, with the US seemingly favoring Pakistan. Abdullah attributed economic challenges to tensions between Trump and Modi, impacting the rupee's value. Trump defended the tariffs, citing India's historically high rates.
Following Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the Indian Army, the BJP has launched a strong attack, questioning his loyalty to the nation. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia suggested Gandhi's statements might be aiding enemy nations and demoralizing the armed forces.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has branded Rahul Gandhi a «certified anti-national» following Supreme Court criticism of Gandhi's remarks about the Indian Army. Malviya accused Gandhi of seeking foreign support, engaging with China against national interests, and undermining India's image abroad.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav faces a police complaint filed by an advocate in Patna regarding his alleged possession of two EPICs. This action follows a notice from the Election Commission of India, which discovered discrepancies in Yadav's stated EPIC numbers.
Security agencies have confirmed that the three terrorists killed after the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, providing irrefutable evidence including government documents and biometric data. The Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives were responsible for the April 22 attack that claimed 26 lives. Recovered items and forensic analysis further solidify Pakistan's direct involvement in the deadly incident.
The Supreme Court criticized Rahul Gandhi for his alleged defamatory remarks against the Indian Army, stating that a true Indian wouldn't make such statements. While staying the defamation case, the court questioned Gandhi about the basis of his claim that China occupied 2000 km of Indian land.
Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand advocated for a living cow's presence during the new Parliament building's inauguration, emphasizing its blessing. He urged Maharashtra to establish a cow felicitation protocol and proposed «Ramadhams»—cow shelters—in each constituency, rewarding caretakers financially. He supported declaring the cow as «Rashtramata» and demanded a complete ban on cow slaughter, criticizing the government's Amrit Kaal celebrations amidst ongoing slaughter.
The acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has reignited the debate over the term 'Saffron Terror.' Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj condemned linking color with terrorism, emphasizing that a terrorist is simply a terrorist. Political figures have weighed in, with some rejecting the term while others suggest alternatives like 'Hindu fundamentalist' or 'Hindu terrorism.'
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan emphasized the importance of education as the key to dismantling «dictatorship and Sanatan» during an Agaram Foundation event in Chennai. He cautioned against relying on other methods, asserting that education is essential for true victory, as an uninformed majority could undermine progress.
A senior Trump administration official, Stephen Miller, has criticised India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting it fuels the Russia-Ukraine war. Miller highlighted the surprising scale of India's oil imports from Russia, nearly matching China's. This rebuke follows the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and warnings of further penalties if oil purchases continue without a peace agreement.
The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has refuted reports circulating online, specifically those originating from «China in English» and other social media accounts, alleging that India is reviewing tariff exemptions on US products and considering suspending bilateral agreements with the US. The MEA's fact-check unit labeled these claims as "FAKE News.
Donald Trump suggested Russia could avoid Ukraine war sanctions by reaching a deal to end the conflict, lamenting the high number of casualties on both sides. He also reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, a statement previously denied by Indian officials.
Following the death of Sukhi Chahal, an anti-Khalistan Sikh based in the US, condolences poured in, highlighting his impactful presence and media work. Gurcharan Singh Gill of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat noted Chahal's clear vision and his role as a beacon for the Indian diaspora, exposing propaganda.
Telangana residents will be unable to utilize the Centre's Annual Toll Pass scheme for National Highways, launching August 15, due to the state's vehicle data not being migrated to the Vahan database. The Union transport secretary has requested the Telangana chief secretary's intervention to expedite the data migration, ensuring equitable access to the nationwide facility.
In Gurugram, police have apprehended five individuals, including a woman and her neighbor, for the alleged murder of her husband. Soni Devi and her neighbor Ravindra conspired to kill Vikram after their affair was discovered. Ravindra, along with accomplices, strangled Vikram and buried his body with the help of his uncle, while Soni Devi filed a false missing person report to mislead the investigation.
