Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted the Indian armed forces' readiness for fifth-generation warfare, emphasizing technology integration. Speaking at IIT-Madras, he described Operation Sindoor as a turning point in counter-terrorism. He inaugurated 'Agnishodh' at IIT-Madras to boost indigenous defence innovation and acknowledged veterans' contributions to nation-building, reinforcing the commitment to self-reliance and technological advancement.
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Following the death of Sukhi Chahal, an anti-Khalistan Sikh based in the US, condolences poured in, highlighting his impactful presence and media work. Gurcharan Singh Gill of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat noted Chahal's clear vision and his role as a beacon for the Indian diaspora, exposing propaganda.
Despite resigning four months ago, former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde continues to occupy the official bungalow 'Satpuda,' causing inconvenience to senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, who was allotted the residence in May. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged Munde's extended stay, while Bhujbal awaits the bungalow's availability, refraining from directly asking his party colleague to vacate.
PM Modi asserted that the opposition's demand for a debate on Operation Sindoor backfired, exposing their reluctance to acknowledge the armed forces' success. He urged NDA leaders to amplify the voice of a "New India" resolutely responding to terrorists. Modi also highlighted the historical significance of August 5 and encouraged participation in upcoming events like the Tiranga Yatra.
In a significant win for AAP leader Satyendar Jain, a special court has accepted CBI's closure report in a 2018 corruption case. The case involved alleged irregularities in hiring a creative team for the Delhi PWD. The court noted the CBI found no criminal activity or wrongful loss to the government after a thorough investigation.
Farooq Abdullah voiced concerns over India's strained diplomatic relations, particularly after the US imposed tariffs. He suggested India is isolated globally, with the US seemingly favoring Pakistan. Abdullah attributed economic challenges to tensions between Trump and Modi, impacting the rupee's value. Trump defended the tariffs, citing India's historically high rates.
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In 2025, Kerala grappled with three Nipah virus infections across Malappuram and Palakkad, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts, according to Minister Jadhav. Control measures were swiftly initiated to contain the outbreaks. The infection, a zoonotic disease primarily affecting pigs and humans, sees transmission from fruit bats.
India clinched a thrilling Test series victory against England by 6 runs, while PM Modi paid tribute to Shibu Soren after his passing. A political clash erupted over the Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's China remarks. Despite Western pressure, India continues to import Russian oil, and a SpiceJet staffer spoke out about an assault at Srinagar airport.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's voter fraud allegations, suggesting a mental deficiency. Fadnavis dismissed Gandhi's accusations against the Election Commission of India as baseless, following Gandhi's claims of ECI collusion with the BJP to manipulate elections, particularly in Maharashtra. The ECI has consistently denied any misconduct.