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The demand for a CBI probe into the devastating floods in four Upper Assam districts intensified on Monday. The Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti called the disaster man-made, blaming illegal mining for the destruction. "We are seeking a CBI inquiry to know the causes, to find those responsible and to fix accountability."
Rohtash Chaudhary performed 847 push-ups with a 60 lb pack at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The 41-year-old Delhi resident broke the previous Guinness record set in 2023. "I feel truly blessed," he said. After a serious back injury in 2007, he used exercise to rebuild his life’s mission.
Kanwariyas damaged a school van at Charak Crossing in Lucknow on Monday after it grazed a motorcycle. An eyewitness said, "They pelted the van with stones and struck it with lathis." Children inside got scared but escaped unhurt. Police registered a case against three unidentified persons who fled the spot.
India’s relationship with Bangladesh faces new challenges as Dhaka shifts its foreign policy. The presence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India remains a major point of friction. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said, "improving ties with one country does not require damaging relations with another" during this transition.
Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday said the Supreme Court judgment on environmental clearances is a big boost for state irrigation projects. He asked officials to use a time-bound approach to secure pending approvals for the Palamuru-Rangareddy, Sitaramasagar, Dindi, and Gouravelli projects by fixing all technical and procedural gaps soon.
The Supreme Court held that women in long-term live-in relationships can seek protection under Section 498A of the IPC. The court said, "Cruelty does not distinguish between married and unmarried women living in a shared household." This ruling ensures that domestic cruelty laws evolve to match current social realities today.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will speak to over 2,000 students at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre this Thursday. He aims to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth. Bhagwat said, "Gen Z is good, adaptable and emotional by nature." This outreach follows recent political challenges facing the government.
Indians living in China raised concerns about anti-India content, adding complexity to ties between New Delhi and Beijing. Meanwhile, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance since her ouster. This move triggered intense political speculation across South Asia amid ongoing uncertainty about Bangladesh’s future.
The Supreme Court rejected a review plea against relief granted to BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma in a 2020 hate speech case. The Bench said, "We do not find any error, much less apparent, in the order impugned." This decision upheld the earlier ruling regarding the protest speeches.
Prashant Kishor holds a healthcare management degree and is fluent in French. He worked with United Nations-backed programmes before he started his political career in 2011. Kishor got 64,151 votes in the Bankipur assembly bypoll. He previously used his skills to help leaders like Narendra Modi win many big elections.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday demanded an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after a video of PM Narendra Modi was removed from Facebook. Dubey said, "This shows that his intention is to destabilise the country." He warned that Meta could lose legal protections if Zuckerberg does not apologize.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parliament regarding police action against NEET protesters. Kharge said, "Either he is afraid of facing the House and the MPs, or he does not have any regard for Parliament." The opposition continues its protest until Modi speaks.