Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta was attacked at her Civil Lines office during a public hearing, prompting Delhi Police to register an FIR under attempt to murder charges. In Parliament, chaos erupted after Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled three key bills. Opposition MPs tore papers in protest, calling the move authoritarian.
On the foreign policy front, Russia confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin will meet in New Delhi by year-end, even as Moscow slammed US tariffs on India ’s Russian oil purchases as “double standards.” Russian envoy Roman Babushkin also hinted at a trilateral summit with Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin during the SCO meet in Tianjin, emphasising regional stability. In sports, Robin Uthappa questioned Shreyas Iyer’s Asia Cup exclusion despite his Champions Trophy success and stellar IPL form, urging selectors to give him clarity.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked: FIR filed for attempt to murder, accused in custody
Officials said the accused, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai , has been arrested and is being interrogated. Gupta was assaulted during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her office, which her team described as a “well-planned conspiracy to kill her”. Police confirmed that a case under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been filed, while the Special Cell has taken over the investigation into the incident. Read full story
Lok Sabha uproar: Opposition tears bills as Amit Shah tables key amendments
The three bills included the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The proposed laws seek removal of the Prime Minister, Union or state ministers if held in custody for 30 days on serious criminal charges. Opposition MPs called the move “a step towards a police state”, while the government argued the bills strengthen accountability. Read full story
Modi-Putin to meet in New Delhi by year-end; Russia slams US tariffs on India
The embassy, while pushing for stronger Indo-Russia trade ties, criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% additional tariffs on India for procuring Russian crude oil, calling it “unjustified” and “double standards.” It stressed that Russian crude remains highly competitive, offering India nearly 5% discounts. Indian refiners have resumed Russian oil purchases for September and October after discounts widened to around $3 per barrel. Read full story
Russian envoy hints at Modi-Xi-Putin trilateral amid US tariff pressure
Roman Babushkin stressed that regional stability depends on ties among the three powers and criticised US sanctions on India as “unjustified” and a sign of “double standards.” He confirmed preparations for the upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin, where Modi is expected to attend. He also noted prospects of a Modi-Putin bilateral, following their recent talks over a proposed peace deal, amid US efforts to mediate in Ukraine. Read full story
Robin Uthappa puzzled by Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion despite stellar form
Iyer was India’s top scorer in the Champions Trophy with 243 runs and enjoyed a strong IPL season, leading Punjab Kings to the final after guiding KKR to the 2024 title. Despite 1,104 T20I runs in 51 matches, he has not featured since December 2023. Uthappa wrote on social media that Iyer “deserves” a place and hoped selectors had explained the decision. Read full story
On the foreign policy front, Russia confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin will meet in New Delhi by year-end, even as Moscow slammed US tariffs on India ’s Russian oil purchases as “double standards.” Russian envoy Roman Babushkin also hinted at a trilateral summit with Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin during the SCO meet in Tianjin, emphasising regional stability. In sports, Robin Uthappa questioned Shreyas Iyer’s Asia Cup exclusion despite his Champions Trophy success and stellar IPL form, urging selectors to give him clarity.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked: FIR filed for attempt to murder, accused in custody
Officials said the accused, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai , has been arrested and is being interrogated. Gupta was assaulted during a ‘Jan Sunwai’ programme at her office, which her team described as a “well-planned conspiracy to kill her”. Police confirmed that a case under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been filed, while the Special Cell has taken over the investigation into the incident. Read full story
Lok Sabha uproar: Opposition tears bills as Amit Shah tables key amendments
The three bills included the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill. The proposed laws seek removal of the Prime Minister, Union or state ministers if held in custody for 30 days on serious criminal charges. Opposition MPs called the move “a step towards a police state”, while the government argued the bills strengthen accountability. Read full story
Modi-Putin to meet in New Delhi by year-end; Russia slams US tariffs on India
The embassy, while pushing for stronger Indo-Russia trade ties, criticised US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% additional tariffs on India for procuring Russian crude oil, calling it “unjustified” and “double standards.” It stressed that Russian crude remains highly competitive, offering India nearly 5% discounts. Indian refiners have resumed Russian oil purchases for September and October after discounts widened to around $3 per barrel. Read full story
Russian envoy hints at Modi-Xi-Putin trilateral amid US tariff pressure
Roman Babushkin stressed that regional stability depends on ties among the three powers and criticised US sanctions on India as “unjustified” and a sign of “double standards.” He confirmed preparations for the upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin, where Modi is expected to attend. He also noted prospects of a Modi-Putin bilateral, following their recent talks over a proposed peace deal, amid US efforts to mediate in Ukraine. Read full story
Robin Uthappa puzzled by Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion despite stellar form
Iyer was India’s top scorer in the Champions Trophy with 243 runs and enjoyed a strong IPL season, leading Punjab Kings to the final after guiding KKR to the 2024 title. Despite 1,104 T20I runs in 51 matches, he has not featured since December 2023. Uthappa wrote on social media that Iyer “deserves” a place and hoped selectors had explained the decision. Read full story
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