Politics

The BJP and Congress are engaged in a war of words over OBC reservation, with the BJP accusing the Congress of appeasement politics and the Congress denying the allegations. Prime Minister Modi has joined the attack on the Congress, while Congress National President Kharge has accused the BJP of spreading lies.

A Village Defence Guard member, Mohammad Shareef, tragically lost his life in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, after terrorists engaged in a fierce firefight with security forces. The incident occurred in Chochru Gala Heights, where Shareef, a resident of Lower Ponar, Basantgarh, was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries.

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has put ex-MCD councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan and 12 other accused including Khalid Saifi on trial for the offences of attempt to murder and rioting, as detailed in a case related to an FIR from 2020. The accused have denied the charges, with the court scheduling the matter for recording of prosecution evidence in July.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav engaged in a verbal sparring match with the Congress, accusing them of exhibiting blatant disrespect towards Hindus. He contrasted this with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to national security, evident in the absence of terrorist attacks during his tenure.

Congress leaders in Tripura have accused the ruling party of undemocratic practices during recent elections, citing irregularities in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency and the 7-Ramnagar Assembly by-election. The allegations include voters being prevented from casting their votes, polling agents from the opposition being expelled, instances of fake voting, and discrepancies in the voter turnout data released by the Election Commission.