Morning Digest: June 25, 2022

Shiv Sena leadership meeting on June 25; The rebels claimed the support of 50 MLAs

As Shiv Sena President and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray struggles to retain control over his government and the party, a Shiv Sena national executive meeting will be held on Saturday, hoping to pass a resolution reposing confidence in Mr Thackeray’s leadership. Chances are.

Eknath Shinde was warned about BJP’s use and throw policy, Uddhav told party workers

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday revealed that he had warned rebel party leader Eknath Shinde months ago to be wary of any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it follows a ‘use and throw’ policy. follows.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut says party’s doors closed for Shiv Sena rebels

Avoiding an earlier offer of reconciliation to the rebel Shiv Sena MLA faction led by minister Eknath Shinde, the Shiv Sena on Friday took a strong stand against their “perfection”, with MP Sanjay Raut saying the party’s doors were closed to rebels. Were. He stressed that the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is firm and will complete the remaining term of its two-and-a-half years.

Shiv Sena leader detained in Guwahati

The Assam Police on Friday detained a Shiv Sena leader for protesting outside a five-star hotel in Guwahati where party rebel Eknath Shinde and at least 40 other Maharashtra MLAs are staying.

We have nothing to do with Shiv Sena crisis: BJP

With the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government facing an existential crisis following the inter-party rebellion of Shiv Sena minister Eknath Shinde, BJP state president Chandrakant Patil reiterated that his party had nothing to do with the incidents in Maharashtra. Not there.

BJP is counting on the candidates for the post of president to revive the fortunes in the tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh.

For the past two days, congratulatory messages have been pouring in from all sections of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu. However, the party celebrations in Madhya Pradesh were special.

Draupadi Murmu files nomination papers for Presidential election

NDA’s candidate for President of India, Draupadi Murmu on Friday filed her nomination papers, ahead of the elections to be held on July 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states, Meghalaya Chief Minister Konrad Sangma, and Nagaland Neiphiu Rio, as well as ministers from the BJD-government represent their party.

US Supreme Court overturns historic Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights

The US Supreme Court on Friday made a dramatic move to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which recognized a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion and legalized it nationwide, handing Republicans and religious conservatives a significant victory. Granted, those who wish to limit or restrict it. process.

Chidambaram slams government over state of economy

Is the Indian economy really in the “pink of health”, senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Friday questioned the government accusing it of “falling short of the fiscal deficit target for the current year” and pointing to the depreciating value of the rupee.

Gadkari approves draft scheme for car safety star rating

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday approved a draft notification that paves the way for the country to have its own star rating for cars, indicating safety performance during a crash.

RBI has extended the card token deadline by 3 months to September.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday extended the deadline for card-on-file (CoF) tokens by three months to September 30, in view of various representations received from industry bodies.

CBI probes tuna fish export ‘scam’ in Lakshadweep

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a joint surprise inspection in Lakshadweep on Friday following allegations of corruption and irregularities, including an alleged scam in the export of tuna fish to a Sri Lankan company, with an MP and his nephew under investigation. Huh. According to agency sources

2002 Gujarat Riots | Supreme Court dismisses Zakia Jafri’s allegations against Narendra Modi, 60 officials

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the allegations of “big conspiracy” leveled against former Chief Minister Narendra Modi and over 60 senior state officials by Zakia Jafri, the widow of Congress leader Ehsan Jafri, who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Former CBI Director welcomes Supreme Court’s order on Zakia Jafri’s plea

Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director RK Raghavan on Friday rejected the Supreme Court’s order dismissing a petition filed by Congress leader Ehsan Jafri’s widow Zakia Jafri against the clean chit given by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to then Gujarat. welcomed. Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Disability board asks states to assess accessibility of public buildings

According to a statement by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Central Advisory Board on Persons with Disabilities on Friday asked states and union territories to identify public buildings that were to be made accessible by July 31 and extend if necessary. demanded.

National Herald Case: How the proceedings dragged on since the start of the trial

Money laundering probe continues against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leaders National Herald The issue of contention that maintains the original complaint in the case, filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, is whether certain documents, including income tax records, can be accepted in trial court proceedings before Dr. Swamy’s cross-examination is completed.

Flood situation eases in Assam; 10 more dead

The flood situation in Assam eased on Friday but 10 more people, including four children, died. A total of 117 people died in floods and landslides across Assam since April, when the state received pre-monsoon rains.

Rahul Gandhi’s office attacked in Wayanad, Kerala CM assures strict action

A group of alleged Students Federation of India (SFI) activists ransacked the office of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s MP in Kalpetta in Wayanad on Friday afternoon.

Agneepath will create two categories of soldiers: Congress

The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of playing with national security, saying the Agneepath scheme would create two categories of soldiers, which would affect the cohesion of combat units.

Gulf countries understand India’s stand on Prophet controversy: Foreign Secretary Kwatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the UAE is unlikely to be affected by the recent controversy over his remarks on the prophet of Islam, a senior official said here on Friday.

17,336 new cases of Kovid-19 have been reported in India, the highest daily increase in 4 months

According to the Union Health Ministry, India recorded a one-day increase of over 17,000 fresh COVID-19 cases on June 24 after a gap of more than four months (124 days), a 30% increase in daily cases. registered.

COVID-19 vaccines prevented over 42 lakh deaths in India in 2021: Study

Vaccines against COVID-19 prevented over 42 lakh deaths in India in 2021, says a study published in lancet infectious diseaseWhich is based on estimates of “excess” death rates in the country during the pandemic.

SKM, trade unions hold nationwide protest against Agneepath

Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organization of various farmers’ organizations and ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs), held joint protests against the Agneepath scheme at various places across the country on Friday.

Delhi High Court orders Batra to stop working as IOA chief

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra was on Friday ordered to stop serving as Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president in a “contempt proceedings” by the Delhi High Court, a month after he was forced to step down from the top post. Was said.

Worldview with Suhasini Haider | What are the highlights of the 14th BRICS summit?

It is discussed here whether BRICS was an effective adversary to the most industrialized countries of the developed world led by US and Europe in G-7?

Johnson in trouble after Tories crush in UK parliamentary vote

After his Conservative party suffered two crushing defeats in the Westminster elections and a staunch ally resigned, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday refused to bow to new demands to step down.

United Nations says al Jazeera Journalist killed in Israeli firing

The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that its findings showed that the shooting was al Jazeera TV journalist Shirin Abu Akleh was fired by Israeli forces on May 11.

Afghanistan seeks emergency medical supplies for earthquake survivors

Afghanistan does not have enough medical supplies to treat those injured by the quake, a senior official said on Friday, as officials ended their search for survivors in the far southeastern mountains.

analysis | NUPES: How Mélenchon Planned the Left’s Resurgence

After a long hiatus, it seems that the French Left has finally completed its task. The left-wing coalition NUPES (New Social and Ecological People’s Union) won 131 seats in the 577-member National Assembly, second only to President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling centrist coalition, which got 245 seats, down from the 289-mark. Is. outright majority. This makes the left the main opposition force facing Mr Macron ahead of the far-right national tally that ended with 89 seats.

Indonesian bar uproar over Mohamed drink promotion

After an uproar in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, police said on Friday that a popular Indonesian bar chain is being investigated for blasphemy over its promotion of free alcohol to patrons named Muhammad.

India improve top order in 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka

Eyeing a series win, the Indian women’s cricket team will be hoping for a better performance from their top-order against Sri Lanka in the second T20I on Saturday.