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Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchander Rao on Sunday accused the Congress government of delaying Kaleshwaram project repairs. He said the state is neglecting National Dam Safety Authority recommendations for "petty and dirty politics." This failure caused water shortages for farmers, as the government avoids its responsibility to fix the damaged barrages.
The biopic Satluj was banned in India and removed from an OTT platform on July 3, just 48 hours after its release. The film follows the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted and killed in 1995 while investigating the illegal cremation of thousands of bodies in Punjab.
Police arrested two Pakistani nationals in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapura district on Sunday for faking documents. Farah Naz and her son Mohammed Fardeen got a ration card and voter ID by hiding their nationality. The SP said, “Both accused have been arrested, and further investigation is in progress.” Their Indian family members remain.
AIIMS submitted a key report on July 10 confirming skin tissues on a gymnastics belt match Twisha Sharma’s neck injuries. The medical board conducted a second postmortem on May 24 following Madhya Pradesh High Court orders. Dr Sudhir Gupta said, "The medical board deliberated very minutely on the case."
The Ministry of External Affairs said on July 12, 2026, that 10 Indians got rescued after a vessel attack off Oman, but one remains missing. India’s Embassy in Oman is coordinating the search. The government said, “We thank the Omani authorities for their support,” while calling for peace in the region.
Popular vlogger Sourav Joshi raised concerns about ethanol-blended E20 petrol after his Mercedes-Benz mileage fell from 17 to 5. In his video, he said, “I don't know when this car will break down.” He fears the fuel causes mechanical damage, forcing him to worry every time he refills his SUV.
Former CEC SY Quraishi recalled a tense 2012 meeting with PM Manmohan Singh. After the Commission censured Salman Khurshid for violating the Model Code of Conduct, Singh felt deeply hurt by the criticism. The PM told Quraishi, "If that is what you think, I will commit suicide," during their meeting.
NDA leaders defended the BJP against Omar Abdullah’s claims that the party tries to break rivals. Patel said, "The BJP is the world's largest party. We don't need to include anyone else." Abdullah alleged the BJP offered his MLAs money to switch sides after the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers pressed Myanmar’s representative for progress on a stalled peace plan during Sunday’s meeting in Bangkok. Thai diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow said, "We want to see progress, step by step." The group pushed for less violence and more humanitarian aid to help end the country’s long civil war.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said in Bagalkot on Sunday that Congress ministers are diverting public attention by focusing on irrelevant issues. He claimed the government failed in governance and ignored serious drought conditions. Joshi also warned officials on election duty against following orders that could lead to errors in electoral rolls.
BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha met former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on July 12, 2026, to seek blessings for the Bankipur byelection. The seat fell vacant after Nitin Nabin joined the Rajya Sabha. Sinha said, "No other political party can match the BJP's ideological clarity, robust organisational structure, and dedicated cadre."
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Sunday that the National Conference will start a new method to push for statehood. He said, "We pursued the restoration of statehood for nearly two years." The party plans a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20 to demand their rights from Delhi.