Jammu & Kashmir assembly saw BJP legislators walking out after Speaker Rather expunged comments by LoP Sunil Sharma regarding the July 13, 1931, killings. Sharma labeled the victims as arsonists, sparking opposition protests and demands to restore abolished public holidays for Martyrs Day and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's birthday.
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PM Narendra Modi urged the Indian industry to seize emerging opportunities in the global supply chain amid disruptions and assured government's support. He emphasized India's capability to provide reliable, high-quality products and called for urgent reforms and competition among states to attract investments.
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Mukhtar Ansari’s son, Abbas Ansari, has requested the Supreme Court to permit virtual trial attendance, fearing a fake encounter if transported physically by police. The Supreme Court advised seeking the request from the trial court or High Court and asked UP government to respond to his bail plea in two weeks.
Congress candidate Sandeep Dikshit criticizes AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, and Manish Sisodia, predicting their defeat in the upcoming Assembly polls. He alleges mismanagement and controversial spending, including a 'mini bar' in the former CM's residence and expensive renovations during the pandemic, and aims for Congress to improve Delhi's infrastructure.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma celebrated the party's significant victory in Delhi after 27 years, likening it to their 1993 assembly win. Verma defeated former CM Arvind Kejriwal, and BJP secured 48 out of 70 seats. The party promises to fulfill their commitments under PM Modi's leadership.
The Election Commission invited party leaders for discussions to enhance electoral processes, addressing concerns over duplicate electors’ photo identity cards. It acknowledged some electors share the same EPIC number but remain distinct in demographic details and polling stations. The issue stemmed from a previously manual process, now being rectified with the ERONET 2.0 update to prevent further duplications.
Reports indicate that TMC members allegedly incited Bangladeshi individuals to instigate minor disturbances during protests against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad. However, the situation escalated into communal violence, resulting in casualties and displacement of Hindu families to Malda. The central government has sought clarification from West Bengal regarding the alleged failure to protect citizens and railway assets during the unrest.
US President Donald Trump questioned the $21 million US allocation for voter turnout in India, during the FII PRIORITY Summit. He highlighted India's strong economy and high tariffs on US goods. Trump also criticized the US spending in Ukraine, accusing President Zelenskyy of poor governance and alleging misuse of funds, stating the US received no benefit from its financial support.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver a keynote address at a webinar discussing the 2026 budget announcements for agriculture and rural sectors. Organized by the agriculture ministry, the event will feature various speakers, including Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and aims to strategize effective implementation and engage key stakeholders.