Authorities in Ayodhya and Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, have denied permission for two annual Urs ceremonies, citing potential law and order issues. The Ayodhya denial followed a VHP complaint alleging the event was being held in the name of "Ghazi Baba," referencing Mahmud of Ghazni's military commander. Barabanki's denial stemmed from concerns about communal tension and unrest.
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Six young men from Manipur, who have been together since Class 6 at Sainik School in Imphal, were commissioned as Army officers after training at NDA and IMA. These Lieutenants, from humble backgrounds, cleared the NDA exam together in 2021.
The Indian government confirmed that an Indian national detained at Newark Airport entered the U.S. illegally without a valid visa and was being deported following a court order. Authorities restrained him due to disruptive behavior during transit and admitted him to a medical facility. The Indian Consulate in New York is engaged with U.S.
Meghalaya police cracked the honeymoon murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, orchestrated his killing. Sonam's 'mangalsutra' and ring, left behind at a homestay, raised suspicion. Police investigations led to Sonam's arrest in Uttar Pradesh, along with her boyfriend and contract killers, exposing a conspiracy that unfolded during what was supposed to be a romantic getaway.
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
BJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistani propaganda. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Gandhi of being Pakistan's spokesperson, citing his remarks on India's alleged surrender to foreign pressure. This comes after a Pakistani minister used Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi to bolster anti-India narratives, prompting further condemnation from Indian officials like Kiren Rijiju.
Amit Malviya has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's allegations of election rigging in Maharashtra, dismissing them as a tactic inspired by George Soros to undermine public trust in institutions. Malviya highlighted the inconsistency in Gandhi's claims, noting the absence of similar concerns when Congress secured victories in Telangana and Karnataka.
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