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Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his three-day visit to Seychelles on Saturday. He will meet Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, a 194-year-old tortoise. Modi will also attend Seychelles' National Day celebrations as Chief Guest, marking 50 years of India-Seychelles ties. He will plant a tree and hold talks with President Patrick Herminie.
Siya Goyal's mother wants the harshest punishment for those guilty in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, even her own daughter. The Maharashtra government appointed a special prosecutor, Ujjwal Nikam, and will set up a fast-track court. Ketan, a 26-year-old businessman, fell 400 feet at Lohagad fort on June 18, 2026.
NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet in the November 2025 Red Fort blast case, naming three more accused, including an absconding paediatrician. This brings the total accused to 13. The paediatrician allegedly helped plan the attack, which killed 11 people. NIA said efforts are ongoing to arrest him.
Justice S Muralidhar, former Chief Justice, chairs the UN Commission. Its report concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, with 20,179 children killed since October 7, 2023. The report uses strong language, calling atrocities "genocide." Muralidhar is known for uncompromising judgments, including decriminalising homosexuality and convicting a politician for riots.
NIA charged three more in November 2025 Red Fort blast. A doctor, Muzafar Ahmad, is absconding. Two others, Zameer Ahmad Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat, also got charges. NIA said Ahmad was a key planner. This follows a May 14 charge sheet naming 10 accused.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring questioned the AAP government over its VB-G RAMG scheme rollout. He said the state assembly had rejected the scheme on December 30, 2025, due to financial burden. Warring alleged an opportunistic deal with the BJP, asking if CM Mann is trying to buy peace.
An SIT probe found blatant SOP violations in Ram temple donation management. Eight people were arrested. Standard procedures like security guards, frisking, and 180-day CCTV footage retention were not followed. Keys to donation boxes were held by a former driver, leading to alleged siphoning of cash.
Punjab Congress questioned CM Mann's government on June 27, 2026, asking about a "deal" with the BJP for notifying the VB-G RAM G scheme. They recalled the December 30, 2025, Assembly resolution rejecting it. Congress chief Warring asked if this move was to "buy peace" amid a video row.
Punjab will now roll out the VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1, reversing its earlier stand. Six months ago, the Punjab Assembly had passed a resolution rejecting the Centre's new rural employment law. The government got this resolution passed, but now it will implement the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025.
Muslim panchayat member Irfana Iqbal performed last rites for a Hindu man, Narayanan, in Kerala's Kasaragod. Narayanan, found starving and later diagnosed with cancer, died on Thursday. His relatives refused to claim the body. Iqbal said, "Humanity is above religion and politics," winning hearts online.
Bengal's midday meal plan dropped eggs, sparking debate. Opposition accused the government of vegetarianism, while BJP called it a "nutritional and hygiene-focused reform" with ISKCON. This recalled Tamil Nadu's century-long efforts, starting in 1920, to nourish schoolchildren and boost attendance, with eggs part of its evolved programme for decades.
Uddhav Thackeray said BJP "betrayed Hindus" by playing with their emotions, citing alleged Ram temple donation issues. He vowed to lead protests for "BJP-mukt Ram," accusing the party of looting temples and engineering splits. Eight people were arrested amid the controversy over Rs 79.85 lakh recovered.