1. Boat ambulances bring lifeline to flood-hit Katihar
Amid severe flooding in Bihar’s Katihar, boat ambulances are reaching stranded residents with essential medical aid. The floating emergency service is helping patients access healthcare in areas cut off by rising floodwaters, offering a crucial lifeline to affected communities.
2. ’UCC to be implemented in Maharashtra after committee report’: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state after the committee submits its report. The government is currently awaiting the panel’s recommendations before taking further steps on the proposed legislation.
3. ’No ideology can be above Constitution’: Salman Khurshid
Congress leader Salman Khurshid hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on the Uniform Civil Code, asserting that no ideology can be above the Constitution and stressing the importance of constitutional values.
4. Rajasthan civic polls: Congress’ Rakesh Kumar Lata wins Jaipur Ward 21
Congress candidate Rakesh Kumar Lata defeated BJP’s Ajay Singh Chauhan by 127 votes to win Jaipur Municipal Corporation’s Ward 21 in the Rajasthan civic polls. Lata secured the victory as counting continued across urban local bodies in the state.
5. Shivakumar’s surprise hostel visit: ‘I had lunch with students’
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar made an unannounced visit to a government college hostel in Kanakapura, inspected facilities and had lunch with students. He heard their complaints about bedsheets, hostel facilities and bus services, assuring them that their concerns would be addressed.
6. ’Hindi’s progress meaningful only with respect for other Indian languages’: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Hindi Diwas, said Hindi’s progress is meaningful only when it goes hand in hand with the dignity, promotion and protection of other Indian languages. Calling India’s linguistic diversity a strength, Shah urged youth to preserve their mother tongues.
7. ’What is the urgency?’ Delhi HC Chief Justice questions Satya Niketan plea
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya questioned the urgency of a plea claiming people were still trapped under the Satya Niketan building collapse debris. The court sought clarity on the claim while hearing the matter on Monday.
8. ’India rising globally, Rahul Gandhi sulking over BRICS success’: BJP’s CR Kesavan
BJP leader CR Kesavan praised India’s growing global influence, while taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the BRICS summit. He accused Gandhi of being unhappy with India’s diplomatic success and said the country’s stature is steadily rising on the world stage.
9. J-K road accident claims two lives, leaves five injured
Two people were killed and five others injured after a minibus met with an accident on the Reasi-Bakal road in Jammu and Kashmir. The injured were rushed for medical treatment, while authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
10. Kargil War veteran allegedly attacked with iron rod in Gurugram
Kargil War veteran Amit Kumar Gupta was allegedly assaulted by a parking attendant with an iron rod at Magnum Global Park in Gurugram. Gupta, who was part of the IAF’s Operation Safed Sagar team, suffered a serious head injury and fractured elbow, police said.
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