Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India’s election system is ‘dead’ and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to possess irrefutable proof of electoral malpractice, including manipulated voter data, which he plans to reveal soon.
Amid escalating trade tensions with the US, Prime Minister Modi asserted India’s commitment to prioritizing its farmers, small industries, and youth welfare. He urged citizens to embrace indigenous goods, emphasizing economic self-reliance and paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Modi also issued a strong warning to Pakistan following a terrorist attack, vowing retaliation and dedicating it to national pride.
A Prayagraj police officer, Chandradeep Nishad, was captured on video worshipping floodwater outside his home, as monsoon rains intensify across northern India. Nishad, seen offering milk and flowers to the water he calls “Mother Ganga,” shared the video on Instagram.
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Robert Vadra and other accused parties in response to a money laundering complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Rouse Avenue court has scheduled a hearing for August 28 to address their responses at the pre-cognisance stage, directing the ED to provide copies of the charge sheet to the involved parties.
Heavy rains caused severe flooding at ABES Engineering College in Ghaziabad, inundating the girls’ hostel and damaging students’ belongings. Videos circulating online showed waterlogged rooms and corridors, highlighting the extent of the damage. The downpour also disrupted daily life in Ghaziabad, flooding basements and the GDA office, prompting a weather alert for continued heavy rain.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the deployment of CISF personnel in the Rajya Sabha, citing MPs’ disruptive behavior like climbing on the treasury bench. He assured that the security measure aims to prevent disruptions, not to stifle voices.
According to officials, a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the Akhal forest area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. The action was based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, a police official told news agency PTI.