Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta denies the existence of a 'phansi ghar' (execution room) on the premises. He states the structure inaugurated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was actually a 'tiffin room'. The matter is now with the Privileges Committee for inquiry. Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Ram Niwas Goel will be summoned.
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India is anticipated to experience above-normal rainfall during the latter half of the monsoon season, specifically in August and September, according to the IMD. While most regions are expected to receive normal rainfall in August, September is projected to have above-normal rainfall. This forecast is crucial for India's agriculture sector and water resources.
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The Indian Army has shared an old newspaper clip. It highlights US military support to Pakistan before the 1971 war. The article mentions US arms shipments worth $2 billion to Pakistan since 1954. This revelation follows recent tensions between India and the US over tariffs and Russian oil purchases. The post is a reminder of past geopolitical alignments.
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BJP leaders strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the Indian economy, calling him delusional and ignorant for echoing Donald Trump's "dead economy" jibe. They highlighted India's economic growth and questioned Gandhi's investments in the same economy he criticizes. BJP leaders accused him of making anti-India statements and damaging his political credibility.
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.
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