Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the Modi government for alleged security lapses in Pahalgam, claiming negligence led to the deaths of 26 tourists. Speaking at a rally in Karnataka, Kharge questioned why the government didn’t advise tourists against visiting the area.
Rahul Gandhi announced in Vijayanagara that the Karnataka government will grant ownership rights to one lakh families, addressing the issue of land ownership without formal rights. He contrasted the Congress model of governance, which focuses on social welfare and direct financial assistance, with the BJP’s approach.
The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to limit hearings on pleas challenging the Waqf Act’s validity to three specific issues, for which it has already submitted a comprehensive affidavit. These issues concern the denotification of waqf properties, the composition of waqf boards, and the treatment of waqf property when its status as government land is being investigated.
Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The criticism is regarding Gandhi’s remarks on Operation Sindoor. BJP accused Gandhi of echoing Pakistan’s views. Amit Malviya shared an image linking Gandhi to Pakistan’s military chief. Gandhi questioned the government about Indian aircraft losses. He alleged a forewarning to Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Gandhi’s claims.
The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps executed Operation Sindoor, decimating military infrastructure in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s Leepa Valley, including posts, ammunition depots, and fuel storage. Officials estimate it will take Pakistan 8-12 months to rebuild, following retaliation for ceasefire violations. India also destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Following discussions between parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress has nominated Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party in parliamentary delegations related to Operation Sindoor. This decision follows Banerjee’s emphasis on the need for inclusive consultations in selecting delegation members. He also suggested including family members of martyrs and officers involved in Operation Sindoor.
The 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival is set to commence today, May 20, 2025, at Ukhrul, Manipur, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the state’s iconic Shirui Lily. The festival will feature cultural performances, adventure activities, cooking competitions, and music concerts. The four-day event will conclude on May 24 with a closing ceremony.
Tensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh as posters demanding an apology from Akhilesh Yadav appear in Lucknow, following alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak by the Samajwadi Party’s ‘X’ handle. Pathak has also criticized Yadav’s response to a query, accusing him of deflecting from questions about the SP’s alleged connections to controversial figures and past scandals.
MR Srinivasan, a veteran nuclear scientist and former atomic energy commission chairman, has died. He was 95. Srinivasan played a key role in India’s nuclear energy development. He helped develop 18 nuclear power units. He worked with Homi Bhabha on India’s first nuclear research reactor, Apsara. Mallikarjun Kharge expressed condolences, calling his death a significant loss for India’s scientific community.
The Indian Army’s bomb disposal squad safely detonated a live shell fired from Pakistan near a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, averting a potential disaster. Residents expressed relief and gratitude, highlighting the army’s crucial role in safeguarding the community.