Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Modi government after the US imposed a 50% trade tariff on India, deeming it a significant foreign policy failure. Kharge accused the government of failing to protect India's economic interests and highlighted the potential damage to key sectors like MSMEs and agriculture. The ministry of external affairs called the US move "unfortunate".
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Rahul Gandhi has escalated his criticism of the Election Commission, releasing a video alleging widespread irregularities and "vote theft" in multiple state elections. He questions the EC's neutrality, citing discrepancies between perceived public sentiment and election results. Gandhi specifically points to Maharashtra, claiming a surge in new voters favoring the BJP and the EC's refusal to provide requested data.
In retaliation to the Pahalgam killings, the Indian Air Force (IAF) released compelling evidence of Operation Sindoor, showcasing precision airstrikes deep inside Pakistan. IAF chief Amar Preet Singh presented visual proof of the destruction of key military and terror infrastructure, including the Nur Khan Airbase, JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, and LeT headquarters in Muridke.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first building under the Common Central Secretariat project, symbolizing a shift from colonial-era administration to democratic values. The building will house key ministries and aims to improve efficiency, save taxpayer money, and provide modern amenities. Modi emphasized that policies for a developed India will be framed in these Kartavya Bhavans.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 went above 24,600, BSE Sensex was up over 150 points.
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