PM Modi emphasizes peace and non-violence in his address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, referencing India's historical commitment through figures like Ashoka. He praises the Indian diaspora for upholding Indian values and proposes preserving their history through documentation and research.
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CPM leader Prakash Karat emphasised the need for a political and ideological struggle against forces seeking to establish Hindutva as India's state ideology. At the inauguration of the Jyoti Basu Centre, Karat praised Basu's legacy in promoting secularism and democracy. He acknowledged contributions from former leaders and underscored the importance of continuing Basu's progressive work.
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India will experience a significant shift in mobile broadband, with 5G traffic predicted to surpass 4G usage by early next year. The expansion of 5G networks and a surge in 5G-compatible devices drive this change. The average 5G data consumption per user reaches 40 GB monthly. The trend sees notable growth in non-metro areas.
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the renaming of 13 areas and two roads in four districts to reflect Indian culture and heritage. The changes include new names in Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, inspired by prominent Indian figures.
Swiss state secretary Alexandre Fasel highlighted India's potential for a larger global role, citing its strong diplomacy and leadership in the Global South. In an ANI interview, he stressed the need for a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as military victory alone is unsustainable. Fasel expressed confidence in India’s constructive influence, praising its neutral stance and commitment to amplifying the Global South’s voice in global affairs.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also challenged the raids, stating the BJP was attempting to deflect attention from concerns including reciprocal tariffs, economic decline, and alleged voter list irregularities.
A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Dr Syed Ismail Afaq to life imprisonment and two associates, Abdul Sabur and Saddam Hussain, to 10 years in jail for planning terror activities, including serial blasts ahead of US president Barack Obama's 2015 visit. Convicts are from Bhatkal, Karnataka, and were arrested by CCB sleuths.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Lucknow has attached assets worth Rs 1.52 crore in connection with a bank fraud case involving Netar Sabharwal and others. The assets consist of fixed deposits of two jewellers, Manmohan Agarwal and Mayur Agarwal.
The Supreme Court urged high courts to avoid delaying liberty-related cases, expressing concern over a two-month delay in hearing a temporary bail plea on urgent medical grounds. The plea seeks temporary bail for a petitioner to attend to his daughter's surgery. The Supreme Court advised the high court to expedite this matter swiftly.