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Union home minister Amit Shah lauded Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's pivotal role in unifying 562 princely states, calling Prime Minister Modi's integration of J&K a completion of Patel's legacy. Speaking at the 'Run for Unity' event, Shah highlighted Patel's contributions from the freedom struggle to securing Lakshadweep, criticising past governments for neglecting his recognition. Union home minister Amit Shah lauded Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's pivotal role in unifying 562 princely states, calling Prime Minister Modi's integration of J&K a completion of Patel's legacy. Speaking at the 'Run for Unity' event, Shah highlighted Patel's contributions from the freedom struggle to securing Lakshadweep, criticising past governments for neglecting his recognition.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commemorated Indira Gandhi's 41st death anniversary, highlighting her "uncommon grit, courage, perseverance, and resilience." He recalled her 1977 visit to Belchhi, Bihar, where she rode an elephant to meet victims of caste atrocities, a journey seen as a political revival. Other Congress leaders also paid tribute, remembering her as the "Iron Lady of India." Congress leader Jairam Ramesh commemorated Indira Gandhi's 41st death anniversary, highlighting her "uncommon grit, courage, perseverance, and resilience." He recalled her 1977 visit to Belchhi, Bihar, where she rode an elephant to meet victims of caste atrocities, a journey seen as a political revival. Other Congress leaders also paid tribute, remembering her as the "Iron Lady of India."

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The Congress has hit back at the BJP's complaint against Rahul Gandhi's "dance" remark targeting PM Modi. Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the BJP of being "issueless" and lacking a vision for the Bihar elections. He questioned the BJP's right to object to "dance" when their prime minister has used words like 'mujhra'. The Congress has hit back at the BJP's complaint against Rahul Gandhi's "dance" remark targeting PM Modi. Congress leader Pawan Khera accused the BJP of being "issueless" and lacking a vision for the Bihar elections. He questioned the BJP's right to object to "dance" when their prime minister has used words like 'mujhra'.

The PM says an investigation is not "necessary" as the chancellor admits "error" when renting out home.

The Congress criticised the home ministry's directive to facilitate ex-Agniveers' recruitment into private security, accusing the BJP of demeaning soldiers. The directive aims to aid the career transition of these recruits after their four-year service, with the government also reserving vacancies in central forces for them. The Congress criticised the home ministry's directive to facilitate ex-Agniveers' recruitment into private security, accusing the BJP of demeaning soldiers. The directive aims to aid the career transition of these recruits after their four-year service, with the government also reserving vacancies in central forces for them.

IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal clarified that cloud seeding is a short-term emergency tool for severe pollution, posing no threat to humans or the environment. The process uses minute, safe quantities of chemicals like common salt and silver iodide. While recent Delhi trials yielded no rain, they provided crucial data for future improvements, with operations paused due to unfavorable cloud moisture. IIT-Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal clarified that cloud seeding is a short-term emergency tool for severe pollution, posing no threat to humans or the environment. The process uses minute, safe quantities of chemicals like common salt and silver iodide. While recent Delhi trials yielded no rain, they provided crucial data for future improvements, with operations paused due to unfavorable cloud moisture.

Uddhav Thackeray faces a show cause notice from the Koregaon Bhima inquiry commission for not responding to a plea seeking documents. Prakash Ambedkar's application requested Thackeray to produce papers submitted by Sharad Pawar, which reportedly blamed right-wing groups for the 2018 violence. The commission warned of further action if Thackeray fails to appear. Uddhav Thackeray faces a show cause notice from the Koregaon Bhima inquiry commission for not responding to a plea seeking documents. Prakash Ambedkar's application requested Thackeray to produce papers submitted by Sharad Pawar, which reportedly blamed right-wing groups for the 2018 violence. The commission warned of further action if Thackeray fails to appear.

Red Chillies Entertainment argues that IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against its Netflix series "The Bads of Bollywood" is "misconceived." The production house stated the show is situational satire, does not name Wankhede, and that his reputation was already damaged by a CBI FIR prior to its release. Red Chillies Entertainment argues that IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against its Netflix series "The Bads of Bollywood" is "misconceived." The production house stated the show is situational satire, does not name Wankhede, and that his reputation was already damaged by a CBI FIR prior to its release.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan, accusing them of releasing a 'rate list' of corruption instead of a manifesto. He alleged that the opposition's agenda is centered on extortion and loot, while also criticising the Congress for disrespecting Bihar's people. PM Modi recalled past incidents to highlight alleged lawlessness during RJD rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan, accusing them of releasing a 'rate list' of corruption instead of a manifesto. He alleged that the opposition's agenda is centered on extortion and loot, while also criticising the Congress for disrespecting Bihar's people. PM Modi recalled past incidents to highlight alleged lawlessness during RJD rule.

Delhi Police opposed bail for Umar Khalid and others in the 2020 riots UAPA case, citing chats about Donald Trump as evidence of a pre-planned, pan-India conspiracy. The affidavit claims the plot aimed to attract international media attention and portray the CAA as a pogrom against Muslims, leading to 53 deaths and property damage. Delhi Police opposed bail for Umar Khalid and others in the 2020 riots UAPA case, citing chats about Donald Trump as evidence of a pre-planned, pan-India conspiracy. The affidavit claims the plot aimed to attract international media attention and portray the CAA as a pogrom against Muslims, leading to 53 deaths and property damage.

Tej Pratap Yadav, brother of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, slammed Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Chhath Puja, questioning his understanding of the festival. Gandhi's comments, made after observing the Prime Minister's participation, have sparked a political storm ahead of Bihar elections. The BJP has also criticized the Congress and RJD for allegedly insulting the sacred ritual. Tej Pratap Yadav, brother of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, slammed Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Chhath Puja, questioning his understanding of the festival. Gandhi's comments, made after observing the Prime Minister's participation, have sparked a political storm ahead of Bihar elections. The BJP has also criticized the Congress and RJD for allegedly insulting the sacred ritual.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress and RJD of insulting Chhath Puja and using it for votes, calling their leaders "yuvrajs" from corrupt families. He stated that while his government seeks Unesco heritage status for the festival, opposition leaders dismiss it as "drama." PM Modi also criticized the alliance's "unrealistic promises" and alleged a focus on "loot" and "misgovernance." Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress and RJD of insulting Chhath Puja and using it for votes, calling their leaders "yuvrajs" from corrupt families. He stated that while his government seeks Unesco heritage status for the festival, opposition leaders dismiss it as "drama." PM Modi also criticized the alliance's "unrealistic promises" and alleged a focus on "loot" and "misgovernance."

The Supreme Court rejected Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit's plea to skip a hearing on the stray dog menace, stating he has no role in election duties. The court emphasized his mandatory appearance, citing ongoing incidents and the country's international image. Other states and UTs were also ordered to appear with explanations for delays. The Supreme Court rejected Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit's plea to skip a hearing on the stray dog menace, stating he has no role in election duties. The court emphasized his mandatory appearance, citing ongoing incidents and the country's international image. Other states and UTs were also ordered to appear with explanations for delays.