Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government’s lateral entry scheme, calling it an attack on reservations for marginalized communities. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the initiative aims to allocate reserved posts to RSS nominees. The Congress plans to use this issue to challenge the BJP in upcoming assembly elections, emphasizing the scheme...
Read MoreAhead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine, India reiterated its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising peace through dialogue and diplomacy involving both parties. Modi will meet President Zelenskyy and interact with Indian students in Kyiv, reaffirming India’s willingness to assist in peace restoration without initiating mediation efforts independently.
Read MoreThe Union government informed the Supreme Court that the 2017 ruling against ‘triple talaq’ wasn’t a sufficient deterrent. Hence, Parliament enacted a law in 2019 to criminalize the practice, aiming to protect the dignity and rights of married Muslim women. The law ensures gender justice and equality as part of broader constitutional goals.
Read MoreChamba police registered a sexual harassment case against BJP MLA Hans Raj after he allegedly sent obscene messages and requested nude photos from a 20-year-old woman over WhatsApp. The woman, daughter of a BJP worker, claimed that Raj pressured her to delete their chats and threatened her family. The SP confirmed ongoing investigations.
Read MoreUS intelligence officials attributed the hacking of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign to Iran, marking the first official accusation against Tehran for election hacking. The FBI and other federal agencies revealed that Iran also attempted to hack Kamala Harris’s campaign. The hackers aimed to sow discord and influence the election outcome. Despite Iran’s denial, allegations...
Read MoreHeavy rainfall hit Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning, easing hot, humid conditions. IMD predicted light rain until Saturday, with isolated moderate rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Monday saw a high of 35.6°C with humidity between 87% and 67%. Significant waterlogging disrupted traffic, particularly near Ashram Bridge, and submerged an autorickshaw on Minto Road.
Read MoreDuring a campaign stop, Donald Trump suggested Elon Musk for a key role in his potential future administration. He praised Musk’s intelligence, describing him as a ‘brilliant guy.’ Earlier, the two discussed creating a government efficiency commission. However, Trump’s plan to dismantle Biden’s EV policies might pose challenges for Tesla, Musk’s company.
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