In a remarkable display of resilience, a Filipino couple exchanged vows in a flooded church near Manila, highlighting the country's struggle with chronic flooding. The wedding proceeded despite knee-deep water caused by monsoon rains and Typhoon Wipha, symbolizing the couple's commitment amidst adversity.
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Rahul Gandhi admitted his mistake in not conducting a caste census during the UPA government, taking personal responsibility for the oversight. He highlighted the Congress-ruled Telangana's census as a model for social data collection. Gandhi urged OBCs to assume leadership roles within the Congress, while also dismissing PM Modi as lacking substance and being overhyped by the media.
The BJP has strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion of a possible election boycott in Bihar, viewing it as a sign of the Mahagathbandhan's fear of defeat. The BJP claims Yadav's opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls failed to gain public support.
The White House invoked Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech to portray Donald Trump as a resilient leader confronting adversity. An image of Trump in a Roman-style arena accompanied the quote, emphasizing his determination amidst controversies, including recent allegations.
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. They highlighted the unique situation of downgrading a state to a Union Territory. The leaders reminded the Prime Minister of his promises regarding statehood. They also requested a bill to include Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi defended Robert Vadra against ED's chargesheet, denouncing it as a politically motivated witch-hunt by the BJP government. Congress launched a full-fledged defense, asserting Vadra's innocence and highlighting the absence of illegality in the land deal. A Delhi court has taken up the money laundering chargesheet against Vadra and others, scheduling it for document verification and consideration in July.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey emphasized PM Modi's crucial role in the party's electoral triumphs, asserting that without PM Modi's leadership, the BJP might struggle to secure even 150 seats. He highlighted how PM Modi's popularity has drawn in previously unsupportive voter segments, particularly among the poor.
Good news arrives from the Environment Ministry. Air quality improves across India. A majority of cities under the National Clean Air Programme show lower pollution levels in 2024-25 compared to 2017-18. Mumbai sees the biggest drop among metros. Chennai is the only big city meeting air quality standards.
A significant landslide struck near Nari village in Rajasthan's Chirawa region early Wednesday, following the collapse of a hill section. Villagers attribute the incident to alleged illegal blasting by mining contractors, exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall. While no casualties were reported, the event triggered panic and claims of structural damage to a nearby school.