During a hearing of a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his lawyer Advocate Milind Pawar claimed that Gandhi is facing a threat to his life due to his recent political battles and the lineage of the complainant, who is also a descendant of Nathuram Godse. However, the Congress party has denied these claims and stated that Gandhi strongly disagrees with this assertion. His lawyer is expected to withdraw the written statement from the court tomorrow. The case is related to comments allegedly made by Gandhi against V D Savarkar, a freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his Independence Day speech from the historic Red Fort, paying homage to freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. He also honored Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who played a crucial role in shaping India's Constitution. The PM highlighted the abrogation of Article 370 as a tribute to Mookerjee's vision of 'One Nation, One Constitution'. The event was also marked by the presence of two Mi-17 helicopters showering flower petals and displaying a banner of Operation Sindoor, a symbol of India's strong stance against terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two significant highway projects, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur-Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). These projects, costing a total of Rs 11,000 crore, are expected to ease traffic congestion, enhance connectivity, and reduce travel time in the capital and its surrounding areas. This aligns with Modi's vision of creating world-class infrastructure and improving the ease of living for citizens.
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced at a Parents' Town Hall meeting that all 1,700 private schools in Delhi will now be regulated under the new Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, passed in the Monsoon Session of the Assembly. This bill aims to prevent arbitrary fee hikes and increase transparency in the fee fixation process. The law includes penalties for non-compliance and grants the Director of Education powers to ensure uniform action against violations. Committees comprising of parents, teachers, school management, and government representatives will be involved in setting school fees. This move comes after years of criticism towards previous governments for failing to regulate private school fees and improve public education facilities.
Monica Crowley, Fox News analyst turned key member of President Trump's team, took center stage as she charmed Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the Alaska Summit. As Chief of Protocol, Crowley plays a vital role in all of President Trump's major US-hosted events, ensuring that diplomatic proceedings run smoothly and every person is standing in their assigned spot. Despite not being as well-known as some of Trump's other cabinet members, Crowley's interactions with world leaders, like her handshake with Putin, hold significant importance.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has once again accused the BJP of "vote chori" (stealing votes) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and called for transparent voter rolls. The Election Commission, on the other hand, has demanded evidence to support these claims or an apology. Meanwhile, the party is planning a nationwide campaign against voter list manipulation and election fraud, with a meeting of AICC General Secretaries and other party leaders scheduled for August 11th.
After five years without a face-to-face meeting, President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, sat down for heated talks in Alaska. Despite Trump's push for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, the meeting produced no major agreements and ended with an invitation for Trump to continue discussions in Moscow. The talks, held under a banner reading "Pursuing Peace," symbolized a tentative restart of US-Russia dialogue after recent strained ties.
On the seventh death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects and stated that Vajpayee's dedication continues to inspire the development of a self-sufficient India. However, Modi also expressed concern over India's trade negotiations with the US, following the lack of agreement between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at their Alaska summit. This uncertainty has raised questions about India's reliance on Russian oil and the potential impact on trade between India and the US.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited 'Sadaiv Atal' to pay their respects to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. Other BJP leaders also paid their respects and remembered Vajpayee's contributions towards a strong and prosperous India. Rajnath Singh also shared a message on this occasion, acknowledging Vajpayee's dedication to the nation.
A group of students, led by NSUI leader Aman Patwari, entered the administrative building of a college in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and allegedly vandalized the property. They claimed that the grass near statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Mahatma Gandhi had grown too tall, but the principal stated that it was already being taken care of. The incident caused panic among students and staff, and police have filed an FIR against the accused. The principal has also requested for increased security in the campus to avoid such incidents in the future.