A contempt petition alleging post-election violence against Hindus in West Bengal was filed in the Supreme Court, citing the Contempt of Court Act. The petitioner claimed Trinamool Congress supporters targeted Hindus for backing BJP after the 2021 election. The West Bengal government refuted the allegations, calling them reckless and aimed at inciting communal tension.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Jeddah for a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, his first to the Kingdom’s commercial capital, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. They will co-chair the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting, focusing on strengthening economic and defence ties.
Prime Minister Modi, ahead of his Saudi Arabia visit, lauded the Kingdom as a trusted friend and strategic ally with limitless potential for India. He praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visionary leadership and highlighted the strong bilateral ties since 2014.
The upcoming India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected to become a model for India’s future trade negotiations with other developed nations, according to a report by ACMIIL, a stock market company.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj countered Congress’s political messaging in Parliament by carrying a tote bag criticizing the Gandhis over the National Herald case. This action follows Priyanka Gandhi’s previous use of bags to express solidarity with various causes. The ED’s chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi alleges money laundering of ₹5,000 crore, while Congress dismisses the case as politically motivated.
Kailash Vijayvargiya accuses Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing her seat over national interests, alleging she favors Bangladeshi intruders and diminishes Hindus in West Bengal. Violence in Murshidabad, sparked by demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, led to fatalities and property damage, prompting arrests and investigations.
Manoj Kumar Pandey, Congress Buxar district chief, is suspended. The suspension follows Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally in Buxar. Pandey blames the heat for low turnout. He claims attendees sought shade due to high temperatures. Party sources cite poor coordination as the reason. Eyewitnesses report many empty chairs during Kharge’s address. The Congress prepares for crucial Bihar elections later this year.