Uddhav Thackeray criticised the central government regarding the detention of opposition MPs during a march. He alleged the government is crushing democracy. Thackeray questioned the disappearance of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He accused Devendra Fadnavis of protecting corrupt ministers. Thackeray claimed Maharashtra has declined in development and increased in corruption.
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Dharali, once a vibrant pilgrimage stop near Gangotri, now lies in ruins after devastating floods on August 5th. A TOI team's arduous 26-hour trek revealed a deserted landscape of debris, with countless people feared buried. Rescue teams and villagers search for signs of life and salvage what remains.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence following the US imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports. Yadav accused PM Modi of weakness and subservience to American interests, highlighting the potential damage to the country. He emphasized the need for India to assert its trade policy sovereignty and resist economic coercion.
The Election Commission has delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for violating guidelines and statutory obligations. This action reduces the total number of RUPPs to 2,520, preventing them from accessing income-tax concessions. Parties were given opportunities to respond before the delisting, and they have 30 days to appeal the decision.
India will host the third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on August 13, fostering collaboration on sustainability, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing. Singapore aims to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing cooperation and establish a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor with India. These talks precede Singapore PM Lawrence Wong's visit to India in early September, building upon the comprehensive strategic partnership.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his conflict with the Election Commission of India, alleging compromised democratic processes and launching a public support platform. He demands transparency and access to digital voter rolls for public auditing, citing potential 'vote theft' in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India. The visit is likely to occur by the end of 2025. Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about election integrity. He alleged voter fraud and accused the Election Commission of partiality. NDA leaders held a meeting to discuss the Vice-Presidential election.