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"If they touch any word..."; Kharge vows to defend Constitution amid secularism debate

The controversy stems from Hosabale's assertion that the terms 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were not part of the original Preamble drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He argued that these terms were added during the Emergency, a period marked by significant political upheaval.

Jun 30, 2025

K'taka: Siddaramaiah orders inquiry over surge in heart attacks in Hassan

The Karnataka government has appointed Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Gupta to head a 10-member team to study the sudden spate of heart attacks in Hassan district.

Jun 30, 2025

NC labels Sajad Lone's new alliance "BJP's B-Team"

The formation of the People's Alliance for Change (PAC) — a new political front comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Conference, Peoples' Democratic Front, and Justice and Development Front — has triggered sharp political reactions in the Union Territory. Just minutes after the alliance was announced, the National Conference dismissed it as the BJP's "B-Team".

Jun 30, 2025

Eight killed in reactor blast at chemical factory in Telangana

The explosion triggered a huge fire, which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals. Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Eleven fire engines controlled the flames.

Jun 30, 2025

British rule replayed: BJP slams police crackdown on tribals on 'Hool Diwas' in Jharkhand

Senior BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and MP Nishikant Dubey, strongly condemned the police action, alleging that the brutality witnessed was like colonial-era oppression. The leaders blamed the Hemant Soren-led state government for the incident and accused it of suppressing tribal voices.

Jun 30, 2025

Governance in India: Progress, gaps and the path forward

India's future will be decided not by the scale of government, but by its ability to deliver justice, opportunity, and dignity consistently and transparently to every citizen.

Jun 30, 2025

After Mallikarjun Kharge's high command hint over new Karnataka CM, BJP's 'ghost' jibe

When the Congress formed a government in Karnataka after removing the BJP from power, Siddaramaiah took over as the Chief Minister while Shivakumar settled as his deputy. The agreement was reported to be a rotational arrangement under which both leaders would hold the top post for 2.5 years each, however, this was or has never been confirmed or denied by the party, till date.

Jun 30, 2025

Should the "One Nation, One Election" proposal be passed and implemented

As the bill moves through parliamentary scrutiny and public discourse, it is vital to dissect its legal foundations, operational challenges, potential benefits, and the spectrum of objections it faces.

Jun 30, 2025

PM Modi highlights growing strength of steel sector; calls it backbone of rising India

This focus on steel underscores its importance as a foundational element in India's development. PM Modi's remarks were in response to a post by Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on the social media platform X, where he detailed how India's policy initiatives and innovations are steering the country towards becoming a global leader in steel production.

Jun 30, 2025

J&K LG reviews final preparations for Amarnath Yatra 2025; check out robust arrangements

Just two days ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Baltal base camp to assess ground-level preparedness and conduct a high-level security review.

Jun 30, 2025

Assam man arrested for lover's murder in Bengaluru; dumped body into garbage truck

This case is not an isolated incident in Bengaluru. On June 9, another tragic event unfolded when a software professional fatally stabbed his married lover 17 times. The incident occurred in a hotel room in Poornaprajna Layout, within the Subramanyapura police station's jurisdiction. The victim, Harini, was involved with a techie named Yashas.

Jun 30, 2025

New political front formed in J&K, Sajad Lone says it's 'People's Alliance for Change'

The announcement about the formation of the new coalition was made at a press conference here by PC chief Sajad Gani Lone, PDF leaders, and leaders of the Justice and Development Front.

Jun 30, 2025

Who is Ravadha Chandrasekhar; Kerala gets new State Police Chief

The appointment has been the subject of much speculation following Chandrasekhar's recent meeting with Chief Minister Vijayan. This meeting sparked rumors about his potential return to Kerala, which have now been confirmed with his new role as the state's top cop.

Jun 30, 2025

Two intruders killed as Army foils infiltration bid on J&K LoC, local 'guide' caught

In the ensuing firefight, the troops inflicted casualties on the terrorist group, with preliminary reports confirming the neutralisation of at least two terrorists. One local guide, suspected of aiding the infiltrators, was apprehended during the operation, the official further said.

Jun 30, 2025

150 Congress MPs acted as agents of Russia; BJP leader shares "unclassified documents"

Nishikant Dubey's allegations suggest that this alleged funding and influence were orchestrated under the leadership of the late Congress leader H.K.L. Bhagat. Bhagat, a senior Congress figure and former Union Minister, passed away in September 2014.

Jun 30, 2025