Amidst ongoing tensions, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant has urged India to avoid playing cricket with Pakistan, particularly concerning the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. During a Lok Sabha debate, Sawant questioned the decision to halt war with Pakistan without reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh initiate the process to form a committee. This committee will address the removal motion of Allahabad High Court's Justice Yashwant Varma. Birla will announce the three-member committee in Lok Sabha soon. The announcement will happen after signature verification of the notices submitted by opposition MPs.
The Punjab Police solved Fauja Singh's death case. This success highlights a concerning trend across India. Many states classify road accident deaths as 'hit and run'. NCRB data reveals inconsistencies in reporting. Experts question the accuracy of road accident data. They call for a review of data collection methods. Some states show better reporting practices than others.
LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has strongly criticized the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Paswan expressed concern about rising crime rates, including incidents of murder, rape, and robbery, questioning the administration's ability to maintain control. While acknowledging Kumar's past achievements, Paswan insisted that silence is not an option.
In Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, a classroom ceiling collapse at Piplodi Govt Upper Primary School led to the tragic deaths of seven children and injuries to 21 others. The incident occurred shortly after students reported falling debris to a teacher. Authorities have suspended the principal and four teachers, initiating a high-level probe. Education Minister Madan Dilawar accepted moral responsibility, announcing compensation for the victims' families.
Chirag Paswan, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief, has clarified that his party will not repeat its 2020 solo performance in the upcoming Bihar assembly election. He affirmed that LJP (RV) will support all NDA candidates, aiming for a collective victory in all 243 seats. Paswan dismissed concerns about Prashant Kishor appropriating his 'Bihar first, Bihari first' agenda, acknowledging Kishor's efforts in Bihar's interest and welcoming diverse political options for the people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently resting at his residence after being diagnosed with food poisoning, his office confirmed. Doctors have treated the 75-year-old leader for intestinal inflammation and dehydration. Consequently, his ongoing corruption trial has been postponed, with the next hearing scheduled for September.
A heated exchange erupted between Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over identity politics and infiltration issues. Banerjee accused Assam's BJP government of targeting Bengali speakers, while Sarma claimed to combat unchecked Muslim infiltration causing demographic shifts. Sarma further accused Banerjee of prioritizing vote banks over national integrity by encouraging illegal encroachment in Bengal.
Import duties on Scotch and gin in India will decrease from 150% to 75%, but the full effect won't be seen until at least 2035 due to ratification and a phased reduction. While the UK agreed to a minimum import price, consumer price drops may only be around 10% because of state taxes. The move is expected to benefit Indian Made Foreign Liquor manufacturers and boost trade.
The annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar concluded, leaving behind over 7,000 metric tons of waste, overwhelming the city's sanitation efforts despite increased deployment of workers and drone surveillance. While authorities assure swift cleanup, residents express skepticism, citing widespread garbage along ghats and routes. Some residents noted improvements in traffic management and reduced violence, attributing it to regulated routes and parking.
England dominated Day 2 of the fourth Test against India, finishing at 225/2, just 133 runs behind India's 358. A strong 166-run opening partnership between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley set the stage. Former England captain Nasser Hussain criticized India's bowling and captaincy decisions. For India, Kamboj returned figures of 1/48 from 10 overs, while Jadeja ended the day with 1/37 in 8 overs.