A devastating landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district has left seven members of a family feared dead after their house was flattened due to heavy rains in the Mahore area. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing family, including the house owner, his wife, and their five minor sons.
During Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tokyo, India and Japan solidified their partnership by signing 21 agreements, MOUs, and launching initiatives. These collaborations span diverse sectors, including security, space exploration, digital partnership, and clean energy. Modi emphasized the potential of combining Japan's excellence with India's scale, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and green energy.
Jake Sullivan criticizes Donald Trump's trade policies towards India, asserting they jeopardize the strategic partnership built to counter China. The recent 50% tariff on Indian exports risks pushing India closer to Beijing, as New Delhi seeks to hedge against perceived American unreliability. Sullivan argues Trump's actions undermine US credibility and hand China a diplomatic advantage.
The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is donating one month's salary to flood relief efforts. Amidst the crisis, AAP MLA Jasvir Singh Raja Gill relocated the Guru Granth Sahib Ji from a flooded gurdwara, an act praised for prioritizing religious sanctity. The state intensifies rescue operations, balancing disaster response with safeguarding cultural values.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the organization will not support movements to reclaim temples in Kashi and Mathura, emphasizing that the Ram temple movement was the only one backed by the Sangh. He projected a conciliatory image, asserting Islam's place in India and Akhand Bharat's reality.
A political controversy erupts. It involves Congress and BJP. Allegations of abuse target Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident occurred during a rally in Darbhanga. Amit Shah demands an apology from Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi speaks of truth prevailing. Congress claims BJP agents made the remarks. Clashes between party workers break out in Patna. Nitish Kumar condemns the language used.
The BJP has criticized Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's participation in Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra, highlighting the irony of him protesting against vote theft when he previously accused the Congress of electoral fraud in 1991. The BJP's IT cell head, Amit Malviya, called the yatra a «masterclass in hypocrisy,» pointing out Siddaramaiah's past allegations against the Congress.
A clash erupted in Patna between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers. This followed a protest by the BJP against alleged abuses directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother. The abuses reportedly occurred during a rally in Darbhanga. Video evidence circulated, sparking outrage and condemnation from various political figures. Nitish Kumar also criticized the incident.
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the «Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana,» aiming to empower women by providing financial aid to one woman per family. Beneficiaries will initially receive Rs 10,000, with potential additional assistance up to Rs 2 lakh after a six-month assessment.
A video surfaced online showing a Jharkhand High Court judge reprimanding an IAS officer during a land acquisition case hearing. The judge questioned the officer's authority to object to compensation, accusing him of seeking commissions and obstructing rightful awards. The judge threatened contempt or an FIR, drawing widespread appreciation on social media for his firm stance against alleged irregularities.
Peter Navarro has accused India of funding Russia's war in Ukraine by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, leading to increased tariffs on Indian imports by the US. Navarro claims India's refining of Russian oil benefits Moscow and undermines its partnership with the US.
