Union minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded the resignation of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over the vandalism of Baba Saheb Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of "laxity" in the matter and called for Mann to take moral responsibility. Athawale also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for threatening the constitution.
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Supreme Court dismissed a PIL questioning repeated temporary releases of rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh between 2022 and 2024. The plea, filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in 2025, accused the Haryana government of misusing its powers to grant him temporary releases under Section 11 of the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act, 2022.
Farmers in West Bengal are transforming agriculture through innovative techniques like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and solar-powered farming, leading to reduced irrigation costs, increased yields, and sustainable practices. SwitchON Foundation has been instrumental in training farmers and providing essential resources for these advancements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the critical role of youth in India's development, urging a futuristic approach in equipping them with skills in technologies like AI and machine learning. He emphasizes youth-centric policies and remembers the sacrifices of Guru Gobind Singh's sons, encouraging young Indians to embrace courage, innovation, and service.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed that enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep are key priorities for the Modi government. Chairing a meeting of the Island Development Agency, he emphasized the need for a holistic approach to projects and advancing renewable energy initiatives, ensuring 100% solar and wind energy generation.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living, unveiled rare relics of the original Somnath Jyotirlingam in Delhi during a Maha Satsang titled Anandam. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, who attended the event, praised the organization’s Yamuna cleanup efforts and announced plans for a riverfront project.
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda claimed in the Rajya Sabha that Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu wanted to be NDA vice-chairman but Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not consent. BJP leader J P Nadda denied this, stating no such leadership discussions occurred within NDA, with all allies unanimously supporting PM Modi.
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Twelve Naxalites were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district. Security personnel recovered more than ten Naxalite bodies and weapons. Over 1,500 personnel participated in the operation. The encounter is part of a larger anti-Naxalite effort in the region, with more details to emerge as the operation continues.