RSS will allow volunteers to work on the Kashi Vishwanath and Srikrishna Janmabhoomi temples but warns against uncovering temples beneath mosques. Hosabale highlights that focusing on these past issues could detract from urgent social reforms such as eradicating untouchability and managing contemporary societal concerns.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge admitted that while the party highlighted crucial issues like pollution and development against AAP, they failed to secure the public's mandate in the Delhi assembly polls. Despite creating an opposing atmosphere, Congress did not win any seats for the third consecutive time. Kharge emphasized the need for further hard work and public engagement.
Former Chief Justice of India, Jagdish Singh Khehar, and late Suzuki Corporation chairman, Osamu Suzuki, have been named for the Padma Vibhushan. The list also includes diverse personalities like violinist L Subramaniam and actress Shobhana, with a total of 139 Padma Awards approved this year.
A constable assigned to Tej Pratap Yadav’s security has been removed after a video showed him dancing at Yadav's request during Holi celebrations. Tej Pratap, son of Lalu Prasad, was fined for riding a scooter without a helmet, with expired documents, and over-speeding. BJP criticized the incident on social media.
A father-son duo in Bulandshahr was arrested for illegal arms smuggling shortly after being released on bail. Police seized a significant cache of firearms and ammunition, including pistols and cartridges, from their vehicle. The arrests followed celebratory firing in their neighbourhood, leading to another case registered against them. Both have prior criminal records and face multiple charges.
The Delhi high court has ruled that contemplating a terrorist act for years, even without executing it, constitutes a punishable offense under UAPA. The court underlined that planning and recruitment efforts, like brainwashing youth for terrorism, fall under terrorist acts, even without executing specific activities.
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.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 meeting in South Africa. They discussed India-Russia bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other foreign ministers to strengthen ties.
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Arvind Kejriwal seeking evidence for his claims that Haryana poisoned Yamuna waters. The poll panel reminded him of legal provisions against statements that incite group enmity, which could lead to a criminal case if unsubstantiated. Kejriwal must respond by Wednesday, while separate complaints about water contamination are being addressed.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Tariq Hameed Karra criticized the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Waqf amendment bill, calling them tools to spread hatred and divide the nation. He also expressed doubts about the upcoming union budget, fearing it won’t address issues like unemployment and inflation. Karra emphasized the importance of Gandhian values and accused the BJP of fostering division to maintain power, citing failures in economic and foreign policies.