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Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, received bail from a Jharkhand court. This relates to a case about alleged defamatory comments. The comments were directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2018. Gandhi had challenged a court order summoning him. The case was filed by Pratap Kumar. He accused Gandhi of making the remarks at a Chaibasa rally.
Satheesh, accused of abetting his wife Athulya's suicide in Sharjah, was detained at Thiruvananthapuram airport upon his return. Athulya's parents alleged harassment and dowry dissatisfaction since their marriage in 2014, claiming he assaulted her before her death. Despite anticipatory bail, he faces investigation by the crime branch under charges including abetment of suicide and dowry prohibition act.
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.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) assured the Supreme Court that no voter's name in Bihar's draft electoral roll will be deleted without prior notice, a hearing opportunity, and a reasoned order. While the draft omits 65 lakh names, the EC clarified it isn't legally bound to share a separate list of those excluded or their reasons.
The Election Commission has summoned Bengal's chief secretary to Delhi, demanding an explanation for the lack of action against five officials accused of allowing fraudulent voter entries in two assembly constituencies.
The Supreme Court has shielded 'The Wire' editor Siddharth Varadarajan from arrest under Section 152 of the BNS, cautioning against implicating journalists for news articles. Justices emphasized that a news report doesn't inherently threaten national unity, even while hearing a case against the validity of Section 152.
India and the US have strengthened their military ties over the years. Elmendorf and Eielson AFB in Alaska have been central to this collaboration. Indian Air Force participated in Red Flag-Alaska exercises. These exercises included participation from other countries like the UK and Germany. Indian troops also engaged in Yudh Abhyas exercises in Alaska.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that India owes its independence to Bengal, highlighting the contributions of Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose. Speaking at the Kanyashree scheme's anniversary, she condemned discrimination against Bengalis and emphasized Bengal's commitment to unity.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) to enhance electoral system transparency. This action follows a review of state CEO reports, revealing violations of registration norms. The delisted parties will lose benefits under RP Act and Income Tax Act, with an appeal window of 30 days.