Prime Minister Modi lauded the new GST reforms as a 'savings festival,' aiming to simplify taxes and boost business ease. Political tensions flared as the BJP accused Tejashwi Yadav of insulting Modi's mother, a claim RJD denied. Meanwhile, a US H-1B visa fee hike sparked concerns among Indian IT workers, and Hindu Sena called for a boycott of American products.
On Sunday, the Army engaged in a firefight with terrorists in a forest area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, during an intelligence-based operation. The exchange of fire occurred around 1 pm, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. This incident follows a recent encounter near the Doda-Udhampur border on Friday, where one soldier was injured.
Following PM Modi's announcement of next-generation GST reforms, opposition leaders criticized the changes as inadequate and overdue, while BJP leaders praised the Prime Minister's initiative. Congress leaders demanded an apology for past GST implementations, while AAP focused on international trade issues.
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Bihar's political scene is heating up again following accusations that Tejashwi Yadav's RJD rally insulted PM Modi's late mother, Heeraben Modi. This controversy follows similar allegations from Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. BJP leaders have shared a video as evidence, while RJD denies the claims, alleging fabrication and audio manipulation by the BJP to defame Tejashwi Yadav.
A video circulating online shows passengers on the Purushottam Express allegedly stealing bedrolls from the First AC coach, causing widespread condemnation. Railway personnel confronted a family accused of packing bedsheets and towels, leading to a dispute. This incident highlights a new challenge for Indian Railways, already struggling with overcrowding and cleanliness, as passengers reportedly steal onboard property.
A mysterious streak of light dazzled residents across Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon, sparking speculation about its origin. Eyewitnesses reported a fiery trail fragmenting in the night sky around 1:20 AM on Saturday. While some suspected a meteor shower or satellite debris, a Grok comment suggested it could be space debris from a Chinese rocket re-entering the atmosphere.
Chhattisgarh's Deputy CM Vijay Sharma expressed the government's willingness to consider peace negotiations with CPI(Maoist), contingent on an immediate halt to civilian killings and IED removal. Despite the offer, Maoist violence persisted, raising doubts about the sincerity of the proposal. The government awaits a final decision from top leadership while maintaining counter-Naxal operations.
Bihar is bracing for state elections, likely in two phases starting early October, pitting CM Nitish Kumar's NDA against a determined opposition. Caste dynamics, intensified by the state's recent caste count revealing a significant OBC/EBC population, are expected to heavily influence the polls.
The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team. This SIT will investigate alleged vote deletions in the Aland assembly segment. The move follows Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the Chief Election Commissioner. Gandhi claimed the CEC protected those deleting votes. The Election Commission refuted Gandhi's claims. The EC stated no online deletion by the public is possible.
Under the PM-Usha Scheme, Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College hosted a lecture on traditional versus new media, attended by 200 students. Manokriti Bedi discussed misinformation risks and lead generation challenges. Principal Ajay Sharma encouraged independent thinking, while Priya Chadha stressed responsible social media use and newspaper reading.
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Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government for failing to address repeated bomb threats targeting Delhi schools. Several schools, including DPS Dwarka, received threats, causing widespread panic and evacuations. Kejriwal highlighted the lack of arrests or action taken despite a year of such incidents, questioning the government's ability to ensure the capital's security.
Counter Intelligence Kashmir conducted searches at multiple locations across seven districts in the Valley on Saturday, targeting terror-related activities. The coordinated operation spanned eight locations in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Kupwara, Handwara, Pulwama, and Shopian, following warrants obtained from a competent court. This crackdown follows a deadly terror attack in April where 26 civilians were killed in Anantnag.
A soldier critically wounded in a gunfight with terrorists in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening has died. The gunfight broke out during a joint search operation by the Army and J&K Police in the Seoj Dhar forest area. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are continuing search operations for the two to three terrorists believed to be hiding in the difficult terrain.
