Reacting to the arrest of Congress student leader Udit Pradhan for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman, Odisha Pradesh Congress President Bhakta Charan Das said that the party has suspended him with immediate effect and reaffirmed its "zero tolerance" policy towards crimes against women.
MP Jebi Mather called it "very shocking" and unexpected, senior leader Danish Ali raised questions over whether the step was really due to health reasons, suggesting "mysterious things are happening which are not in the favour of the nation."
Congress MP Neeraj Dangi expressed suspicion over Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation, claiming the decision may not have been voluntary and hinting at possible pressure from the Government. His remarks came hours after Dhankhar stepped down citing health concerns, prompt
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Trump has ended wars like India-Pakistan, is working to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, and is helping negotiate an Israel-Gaza ceasefire, which has led to the release of many hostages.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine and Russia will hold their next round of peace talks in Turkiye on Wednesday, with preparations led by Rustem Umerov. The talks follow previous negotiations and prisoner exchange agreements, RT reported.
Reacting to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal expressed deep personal sorrow, describing Dhankhar as one of the most "proactive" Chairman the Rajya Sabha has seen and highlighting their rare personal camaraderie built over four decades.
Following Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation on medical reason, senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram extended his best wishes, hoping for his good health and long life.
As per the police, the incident happened on Friday night when the girl was allegedly given an intoxicating substance in a drink by the accused before he allegedly committed the offence.
The 'Bills of Lading, 2025' bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for Presidential Assent. Tabled by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in the Upper House on Monday. It marks a watershed moment for India's maritime sector.
Special Olympics Bharat hosted a heartfelt felicitation ceremony on Monday, to honour the outstanding performance of the Indian football teams at the recently concluded Gothia Cup 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The ceremony was graced by Raksha Khadse, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry