September 11, 2025

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Ladakh UT Notifies ALC Areas and Amends Reservation Rules to Align with Central Laws

The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has officially notified specific villages as “Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC)” under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025. This declaration, published in the Official Gazette of Ladakh, will enable residents of these designated areas to avail reservation benefits as per the revised Ladakh Reservation Rules. According to the notification, 18 revenue villages in Leh district located along the Line of Control (LoC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC), and 34 revenue villages in Kargil district situated along the LoC, have been notified as ALC areas. Officials stated that this long-awaited move addresses a key concern for many border residents, who have been seeking official recognition and support through reservation benefits. The decision follows a detailed process initiated by the Ladakh Administration, which appointed a One-Member Commission under the chairmanship of Justice (Retired) Bansi Lal Bhat, former Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Commission was tasked with identifying villages and hamlets situated along the ALC for the purpose of inclusion under the reservation policy. After submitting its final report in December 2024, an Internal Committee reviewed the findings and recommended the list of areas, which has now been officially accepted by the UT administration. A day prior to this notification, the Ladakh administration also introduced a fresh recruitment and reservation policy through the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025. These amendments restructure the reservation quotas and recruitment procedures to align with central legislations, particularly the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal highlighted that the revised rules aim to update outdated legal terminology, streamline the recruitment process, and ensure that reservation quotas reflect contemporary socio-economic realities. Under the amended rules for direct recruitment, the reservation quotas include one percent for Scheduled Castes (SCs), 80 percent for Scheduled Tribes (STs), four percent for residents of ALC areas, and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Horizontal reservations have also been restructured to provide six percent reservation for ex-servicemen and four percent for persons with benchmark disabilities, subdivided in accordance with definitions under the Disabilities Act. Michael D’Souza, Secretary of the General Administration Department, announced further procedural reforms. The preparation of select lists will now follow a structured three-list approach to ensure transparency, incorporating unreserved and reserved categories, horizontal reservations, and merit-based seniority. Additionally, unfilled EWS vacancies will be converted into unreserved slots, and backlogs in reserved categories will be maintained and monitored. The amended rules also revise the roster management system, introducing a 100-point running roster for every service, cadre, and grade. For promotions, amended Rule 9 now provides one percent reservation for SCs and 84 percent for STs. These measures, the administration claims, mark a significant milestone in redressing long-pending demands of Ladakh’s youth and ensuring that recruitment and reservation policies are equitable and legally robust.

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Trump Hints at Gaza Ceasefire Deal Within a Week, Announces Aid Boost Amid Rising Civilian Toll

Washington D.C., June 27, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Friday that a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could be reached within the coming week, amid escalating international concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “We think within the next week, we’re going to get a ceasefire,” Trump told reporters at the White House, during a high-level diplomatic meeting with African foreign ministers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. The comments come after months of renewed hostilities, which resumed in March 2025 when Israel declared an end to the previous ceasefire, accusing Hamas of regrouping. That truce, brokered with U.S. support during the final days of former President Joe Biden’s administration, had brought temporary relief following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that sparked the conflict. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Since March, Israel halted all humanitarian supplies — including food and medicine — into Gaza for over two months, triggering widespread famine warnings from aid agencies. The blockade has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths, especially among children, according to independent observers. In response, Israel recently permitted limited aid access through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial joint operation involving U.S. security contractors and Israeli military oversight. However, witnesses and Gaza officials allege that Palestinians have been killed while waiting for aid, raising serious human rights concerns. On Thursday (June 26), the U.S. announced $30 million in funding to support the aid initiative. “We’re supplying, as you know, a lot of money and a lot of food to that area,” Trump said Friday. “We’re involved because people are dying. And look at those crowds of people that have no food, no anything.” Mounting Criticism Over Israeli Tactics Israeli newspaper Haaretz published an explosive report quoting anonymous Israeli soldiers, who claimed they were ordered by commanders to fire at unarmed Palestinian crowds near aid centers to disperse them. The report adds to international scrutiny over Israel’s handling of the crisis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied these allegations, calling them “false and harmful” to the morale of the Israeli Defense Forces. Ceasefire Prospects and Diplomatic Pressure The potential ceasefire comes amid increased U.S. diplomatic pressure and mounting concern among allies over the humanitarian toll and regional instability. The Trump administration, which had initially taken a hardline stance in support of Israel, has quietly shifted towards brokering renewed talks in recent weeks. Officials familiar with the negotiations say that Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are also involved behind the scenes in shaping the terms of a possible agreement. Sources indicate that key demands on both sides — including hostage releases and a phased Israeli withdrawal — are being debated. If finalized, the ceasefire would be the second major truce in the nearly two-year-old conflict, and would mark a significant diplomatic achievement for the Trump administration early in his second term.

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Trump-Iran War of Words Escalates After Ceasefire Remarks; Araghchi Warns Against ‘Disrespect’ Towards Khamenei

Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated sharply on Saturday following a series of inflammatory exchanges between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, just hours after the announcement of a potential ceasefire in Gaza. Araghchi Warns Trump to “Set Aside His Tone” Responding to Trump’s blistering remarks about Iran and its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Araghchi issued a stern warning on social media platform X: “If President Trump truly wishes to reach an agreement, he should set aside his disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards the Iranian Supreme Leader… and stop hurting his millions of sincere supporters.” Araghchi further accused the Israeli government of being forced to “run to Daddy” (referring to the U.S.) to escape Iranian missile retaliation, adding that Iran does not bow to “threats and insults” and values its sovereignty and independence. Trump Claims He “Saved” Khamenei From Death The diplomatic row escalated dramatically after Trump, in a post on Truth Social, claimed that he had personally prevented an Israeli-American strike that would have killed Khamenei. “I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH,” Trump wrote, alleging that he had stopped a final airstrike targeting Iran’s leadership and nuclear facilities, which he said had already been “obliterated”. Trump questioned Khamenei’s claim of “victory” in the conflict with Israel, accusing the Supreme Leader of lying and engaging in “exaggeration.” He branded Iran a “burned out, blown up country” with “no future, a decimated military, a horrible economy, and death all around.” Ceasefire and Fallout These statements came shortly after Khamenei made his first public remarks following the ceasefire understanding announced between Israel and Hamas, a deal brokered in part by the U.S. Khamenei declared that “the Islamic Republic won” and called the outcome “a severe slap to the face of America”, adding that Trump exaggerated the scale of events for self-glorification. Sanction Relief Talks Abandoned Trump also claimed in his post that he had been considering lifting certain U.S. sanctions against Iran to aid in its recovery, but that he abandoned those plans following Khamenei’s speech, which he said was filled with “anger, hatred, and disgust.” “I was working on the possible removal of sanctions… but I have dropped everything,” Trump said. He warned Iran that unless it rejoins the global order, the situation would deteriorate even further. A Diplomatic Standoff Deepens The aggressive rhetoric from both sides signals that while a temporary ceasefire may be in place on the battlefield, the war of words between Washington and Tehran is only intensifying. With Trump boasting about thwarting military actions and Iran openly mocking Israeli defenses and U.S. involvement, hopes for a broader diplomatic thaw now seem increasingly fragile. Analysts caution that unless both sides moderate their language and re-engage diplomatically, the region could be on the brink of renewed instability, despite the recent ceasefire.

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CIA Confirms Severe Long-Term Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Following U.S. Airstrikes; Trump and Allies Stand Firm on Devastation

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Wednesday confirmed that recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure inflicted severe and long-lasting damage, contradicting earlier reports that downplayed the impact. In an official statement, Ratcliffe revealed that newly obtained, credible intelligence indicates several of Iran’s key nuclear facilities were completely destroyed and would require years to rebuild. “The CIA has verified through historically reliable sources that Iran’s Nuclear Program has suffered extensive destruction due to targeted strikes. Key facilities have been rendered inoperable and cannot be restored in the short term,” Ratcliffe stated. He added that the agency is continuing to collect intelligence and will keep both U.S. leadership and the public informed, citing the national significance of the matter. President Donald Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, echoed the CIA’s assessment and dismissed prior U.S. intelligence briefings that suggested limited damage. “This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop,” he told reporters, asserting that the nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated.” Trump also announced that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would hold a press conference Thursday to present “irrefutable proof” of the strikes’ effectiveness, in a move aimed at quelling criticism and backing American bomber crews frustrated with “Fake News” coverage. While attending the NATO summit, Trump noted that U.S. allies, including Israel, backed his account. An Israeli government statement supported the claim, noting that Iran’s nuclear capabilities had been set back by many years. Iran’s foreign ministry also acknowledged “significant damage” to its nuclear program, although it stopped short of confirming total destruction. Secretary of State Marco Rubio added in an interview that the airstrikes had pushed Iran “much further away from a nuclear weapon” than before. However, concerns persist over the fate of approximately 400 kilograms of enriched uranium that could potentially be weaponized. While some international reports suggest Iran may have moved the stockpile ahead of the strike, U.S. officials maintain there’s no solid evidence of this. “I believe they didn’t have a chance to get anything out,” said Trump. “It’s very hard to move that kind of material, and very dangerous.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt further claimed that if the uranium wasn’t destroyed, “it is buried under miles and miles of rubble due to the success of the strikes.” Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told French media that the agency had lost monitoring access to Iran’s nuclear material since the onset of hostilities, complicating independent verification efforts. The Pentagon confirmed that the U.S. used 14 GBU-57 “bunker-buster” bombs, each weighing over 13,600 kg, to strike three major nuclear sites in Iran. One of the targets was the heavily fortified Fordow enrichment facility, buried deep inside a mountain. A joint statement by the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declared the facility “inoperable.” The Israel Atomic Energy Commission echoed this, stating that the operation had significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told Al Jazeera, “Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure.”

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पाहलगाम हमले का जिक्र न होने पर भारत ने SCO बैठक में साझा घोषणापत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करने से किया इनकार, रक्षा मंत्री ने पाकिस्तान को लताड़ा

भारत के रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) की बैठक में बड़ा कदम उठाते हुए उस साझा घोषणापत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करने से इनकार कर दिया जिसमें जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम आतंकी हमले का कोई उल्लेख नहीं था। इस हमले में 26 निर्दोष लोगों की जान गई थी। भारत ने साफ कहा कि वह आतंकवाद पर समझौता नहीं करेगा, और जब तक वास्तविक स्थिति को दर्शाया नहीं जाएगा, वह किसी भी दस्तावेज़ को समर्थन नहीं देगा। सूत्रों के अनुसार, SCO के संयुक्त दस्तावेज़ में पाकिस्तान के बलूचिस्तान का उल्लेख किया गया था, जिसमें अप्रत्यक्ष रूप से भारत पर वहां अशांति फैलाने का आरोप लगाया गया। वहीं पहलगाम हमले को पूरी तरह से नजरअंदाज किया गया, जो स्पष्ट रूप से पाकिस्तान के कहने पर और चीन की अध्यक्षता में किया गया कदम माना जा रहा है। चीन वर्तमान में SCO का चेयर है और पाकिस्तान उसका स्थायी सहयोगी है। आतंक पर दोहरे मापदंड नहीं चलेगा: राजनाथ सिंह राजनाथ सिंह ने सम्मेलन को संबोधित करते हुए कहा, “शांति और समृद्धि का आतंकवाद और सामूहिक विनाश के हथियारों के साथ सह-अस्तित्व नहीं हो सकता। कुछ देश सीमा पार आतंकवाद को नीति का हिस्सा बना चुके हैं और आतंकियों को पनाह देते हैं। SCO को ऐसे दोहरे मापदंडों वाले देशों की खुलेआम आलोचना करनी चाहिए।” उन्होंने कहा कि पहलगाम हमले के पीड़ितों की पहचान उनके धर्म के आधार पर की गई और फिर गोली मारी गई। इस निर्मम हमले की जिम्मेदारी ‘द रेजिस्टेंस फ्रंट’ ने ली है, जो लश्कर-ए-तैयबा का एक छद्म संगठन है। भारत ने आतंकवाद के खिलाफ “जीरो टॉलरेंस” की नीति अपनाई है और हमने यह दिखाया है कि आतंक के केंद्र अब सुरक्षित नहीं हैं — भारत जरूरत पड़ने पर जवाब देने से पीछे नहीं हटेगा। SCO के सदस्य देशों को एकजुट होने की अपील राजनाथ सिंह ने कहा कि क्षेत्र के सामने सबसे बड़ी चुनौतियां शांति, सुरक्षा और विश्वास की कमी से जुड़ी हैं, जिनकी जड़ें कट्टरपंथ, उग्रवाद और आतंकवाद में हैं। उन्होंने SCO देशों से आह्वान किया कि वे आतंक के खिलाफ बिना किसी शर्त के खड़े हों, और जो देश आतंकवाद को बढ़ावा देते हैं, उन्हें न्याय के कटघरे में लाया जाए। ‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ के बाद भारत की आक्रामक कूटनीति रक्षा मंत्री की यह कड़ी प्रतिक्रिया ‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ के बाद भारत के वैश्विक रुख को दर्शाती है। इस ऑपरेशन के बाद भारत ने आठ देशों में प्रतिनिधिमंडल भेजकर यह स्पष्ट किया कि आतंकवाद के खिलाफ लड़ाई में अब वह सिर्फ शब्दों से नहीं, बल्कि ठोस कार्रवाई से जवाब देगा। भारत का साझा घोषणापत्र पर हस्ताक्षर न करना सिर्फ एक कूटनीतिक कदम नहीं, बल्कि यह संदेश है कि आतंकवाद पर कोई समझौता नहीं होगा, चाहे वह मंच SCO का हो या कोई और।

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Iran Executes 3 Accused of Spying for Mossad Amid Fragile Ceasefire with Israel

Tehran. Just a day after a US-brokered ceasefire was agreed upon between Israel and Iran, Iran has executed three men accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, according to the country’s judiciary-linked Mizan news agency. The executed men were convicted of collaborating with Mossad and smuggling equipment used in the assassination of an unnamed personality. While no further details were shared, the swift executions underscore the lingering tensions despite the truce. In addition, as many as 700 individuals have reportedly been arrested across Iran for alleged links with Israel, according to Nournews, a state-affiliated outlet often seen as close to Iran’s security establishment. Shadow War, Open Conflict Iran and Israel have long been engaged in a shadow war of cyberattacks, assassinations, and intelligence operations. However, the recent 12-day open conflict marked one of the most dangerous escalations in decades. The ceasefire, which was negotiated after the United States launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — was described as a hard-earned truce. But its implementation got off to a shaky start as both Tehran and Tel Aviv accused each other of violating the ceasefire terms. Trump’s Intervention and Truce Assurance Reacting to the escalating tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump, who played a key role in securing the ceasefire, expressed his frustration over the initial violations. He later sought to reassure the global community that the situation was under control. “Israel is not going to attack Iran. All planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly ‘plane wave’ to Iran. Nobody will be hurt, the ceasefire is in effect,” the 79-year-old president wrote on his Truth Social platform. Nuclear Accusations at the Core The latest hostilities began when Israel claimed that Iran was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon — an accusation Iran strongly denies. The executions and arrests appear to reflect Tehran’s renewed focus on internal security and espionage prevention in the wake of the military escalation and international pressure. Observers warn that despite the ceasefire, tensions remain high, and incidents like these could further strain the already fragile truce.

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INS Tamal: India’s Last Foreign-Built Warship to Be Commissioned in Russia on July 1

India is set to commission its last foreign-built warship, a 3,900-tonne stealth frigate named INS Tamal, on July 1 in Kaliningrad, Russia. The multi-role frigate, equipped with cutting-edge sensors and advanced weaponry such as the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, represents the final chapter of India’s era of importing major warships. From now on, all Indian naval vessels will be constructed indigenously. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. INS Tamal is the second of two upgraded Krivak-III class frigates imported from Russia under a 2018 agreement, with the first—INS Tushil—already inducted earlier this year. A Strategic Milestone in Naval Modernisation INS Tamal marks a significant milestone in the Navy’s transformation from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”, as emphasized by a senior naval officer. Currently, India has 59 warships under construction in Indian shipyards, with an overall project value of ₹1.2 lakh crore. Additionally, there is ‘acceptance of necessity’ clearance for 31 more indigenous ships, including: The Navy, which currently boasts 140 warships and submarines and over 250 aircraft and helicopters, plans to expand its fleet to 180 warships and 350 aircraft/helicopters by 2030 to counter growing maritime threats, especially the increasing cooperation between China and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). INS Tamal: Technologically Superior and Battle-Ready The 125-metre-long INS Tamal has impressive specifications: The ship features major upgrades over earlier frigates, combining lethality with survivability. Key armaments and systems include: Additionally, the ship supports Kamov-31 early-warning and Kamov-28 multi-role helicopters, extending its strike and reconnaissance range. It is equipped with robust network-centric warfare capabilities, including the latest SATCOM, high-speed data links, and electronic warfare suites. End of Imports, Focus on Indigenous Power While INS Tamal and INS Tushil were imported from Russia for ₹8,000 crore, the remaining two frigates under the same agreement — Triput and Tavasya — are being built at Goa Shipyard Ltd with Russian technology, at an added cost of ₹13,000 crore. These ships will augment the six previous Russian-origin Talwar and Teg-class frigates inducted between 2003 and 2012. Designed for multi-dimensional naval warfare — air, surface, underwater, and electromagnetic — these frigates significantly bolster India’s blue-water naval strength. The commissioning of INS Tamal signals the Indian Navy’s resolve to move away from dependence on foreign-built platforms and embrace self-reliance in maritime defence, in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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PM मोदी को बताया ‘भारत की प्रमुख ताकत’, शशि थरूर ने फिर की तारीफ, कांग्रेस में मचा घमासान

कांग्रेस सांसद शशि थरूर ने एक बार फिर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की खुलकर तारीफ की है, जिससे उनकी पार्टी में असहजता बढ़ गई है। ‘द हिंदू’ में लिखे एक स्तंभ में थरूर ने पीएम मोदी को “भारत की वैश्विक मंच पर एक प्रमुख संपत्ति” करार दिया और उनके “ऊर्जा, गतिशीलता और संवाद की तत्परता” की सराहना की। थरूर हाल ही में पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ ऑपरेशन सिंदूर पर भारत की ओर से पांच देशों में किए गए वैश्विक जनसंपर्क मिशन से लौटे हैं। इसी सिलसिले में उन्होंने यह लेख लिखा, जिसमें उन्होंने कहा कि इस अभियान ने “भारत की एकता और वैश्विक मंच पर सामूहिक संप्रेषण की शक्ति” को प्रदर्शित किया। उन्होंने यह भी लिखा कि उन्होंने इस मिशन के दौरान सीखा कि “एकता की ताकत, स्पष्ट संचार की प्रभावशीलता, सॉफ्ट पावर की रणनीतिक भूमिका और सतत सार्वजनिक कूटनीति की अनिवार्यता” भारत को जटिल होते वैश्विक परिदृश्य में मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करेगी। थरूर ने भारत की भविष्य की विदेश नीति में तीन टी – टेक्नोलॉजी, ट्रेड और ट्रडिशन को प्रमुख स्तंभ बताया और कहा कि इन मूल्यों के साथ भारत एक “अधिक न्यायपूर्ण, सुरक्षित और समृद्ध विश्व” की दिशा में आगे बढ़ सकता है। ऑपरेशन सिंदूर: पाकिस्तान को स्पष्ट संदेश थरूर ने बताया कि इस वैश्विक अभियान का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य था भारत की कार्रवाई को “आत्मरक्षा का वैध कदम” बताना, जो कि सीमा पार आतंकवाद के खिलाफ आवश्यक प्रतिक्रिया थी। उन्होंने दावा किया कि इस संदेश का असर दुनिया के कई देशों में देखने को मिला। कोलंबिया की पाकिस्तान समर्थक प्रतिक्रिया पर नाराजगी जताते हुए थरूर ने बताया कि उनके हस्तक्षेप के बाद लैटिन अमेरिकी देश ने अपना बयान वापस लिया। उन्होंने कहा, “यह दिखाता है कि तथ्य, यदि धैर्यपूर्वक और निरंतर तरीके से रखे जाएं, तो गलतफहमियों या झूठे प्रचार को भी परास्त कर सकते हैं।” अमेरिका में पाकिस्तानी प्रतिनिधियों को दिया जवाब वाशिंगटन डीसी में थरूर और उनकी टीम की मौजूदगी के दौरान वहां पाकिस्तानी प्रतिनिधिमंडल भी मौजूद था, लेकिन अमेरिकी अधिकारियों ने भारत के दृष्टिकोण को स्वीकार करते हुए लश्कर-ए-तैयबा और जैश-ए-मोहम्मद जैसे आतंकी संगठनों के खिलाफ कड़ी कार्रवाई की बात दोहराई। थरूर ने कहा कि यह भारत की “प्रामाणिक तथ्यों और निरंतर प्रयासों” की सफलता को दर्शाता है। कांग्रेस में नाराजगी, थरूर का पलटवार हालांकि थरूर की मोदी सरकार की प्रशंसा को लेकर कांग्रेस के कई नेता नाराज हैं। खासतौर पर उन्होंने जब यूपीए सरकार के दौरान किए गए सर्जिकल स्ट्राइक्स को तवज्जो नहीं दी और मोदी सरकार की रणनीति को बेहतर बताया, तो पार्टी के भीतर आलोचना तेज हो गई। थरूर ने आलोचकों को जवाब देते हुए कहा कि “उनके पास आलोचकों और ट्रोल्स का जवाब देने से बेहतर काम हैं।” उनकी यह टिप्पणी ऐसे समय आई है जब वह कांग्रेस नेतृत्व के साथ मतभेद की बात स्वीकार कर चुके हैं, हालांकि उन्होंने किसी तरह के विद्रोह या दूरी से इनकार किया। थरूर ने 11 जून को प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी से उनके आवास पर मुलाकात भी की थी। इस अवसर पर ऑपरेशन सिंदूर के तहत विदेशों में भेजे गए सात अन्य बहुदलीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल के सदस्य भी मौजूद थे।

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उपचुनाव परिणाम: नीलांबुर में कांग्रेस की बड़ी जीत, गुजरात में AAP ने किया चौंकाने वाला प्रदर्शन

केरल के नीलांबुर विधानसभा सीट पर कांग्रेस नीत यूनाइटेड डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट (UDF) ने भारी जीत दर्ज की है, वहीं गुजरात की विसावदर सीट पर आम आदमी पार्टी (AAP) ने सभी को चौंकाते हुए सीट अपने नाम की। इसके अलावा पंजाब की लुधियाना वेस्ट सीट पर AAP आगे चल रही है, जबकि पश्चिम बंगाल के कालिगंज में तृणमूल कांग्रेस बढ़त बनाए हुए है। बीजेपी को फिलहाल सिर्फ गुजरात की कड़ी सीट पर बढ़त हासिल है। नीलांबुर उपचुनाव: कांग्रेस का प्रतिष्ठा का संग्राम केरल की नीलांबुर सीट कांग्रेस के लिए प्रतिष्ठा का विषय बनी हुई थी, क्योंकि यह प्रियंका गांधी वाड्रा के वायनाड लोकसभा क्षेत्र के अंतर्गत आती है। इस सीट से कांग्रेस उम्मीदवार आर्यादन शौकत ने एलडीएफ प्रत्याशी एम. स्वराज को 11,000 से अधिक वोटों से हराया। शौकत को 77,737 वोट मिले जबकि स्वराज को 66,660 वोट प्राप्त हुए। यह जीत कांग्रेस नीत यूडीएफ के लिए 2026 के विधानसभा चुनावों से पहले एक मनोबल बढ़ाने वाला परिणाम है। यह और खास हो जाता है क्योंकि नीलांबुर पर लंबे समय से वामपंथियों का कब्जा रहा है। यह सीट पहले वाम समर्थित निर्दलीय विधायक पीवी अनवर के पास थी, जिन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री पिनाराई विजयन से मतभेद के चलते इस्तीफा दे दिया था और बाद में तृणमूल कांग्रेस में शामिल हो गए थे। पंजाब उपचुनाव: लुधियाना वेस्ट में AAP आगे पंजाब की लुधियाना वेस्ट सीट पर आम आदमी पार्टी के उम्मीदवार और पूर्व राज्यसभा सांसद संजीव अरोड़ा को बढ़त हासिल है। कांग्रेस के भरत भूषण आशु दूसरे स्थान पर हैं, जबकि भाजपा प्रत्याशी जीवन गुप्ता तीसरे स्थान पर हैं। यह सीट AAP विधायक गुरप्रीत बसी गोगी की आत्महत्या के बाद खाली हुई थी। यह उपचुनाव AAP के लिए अहम है क्योंकि दिल्ली विधानसभा चुनावों में हार के बाद पार्टी पहली बार पंजाब में खुद को परख रही है। अरविंद केजरीवाल और मनीष सिसोदिया सहित AAP नेतृत्व ने अरोड़ा के समर्थन में जमकर प्रचार किया। गुजरात उपचुनाव: विसावदर में AAP को बढ़त, कड़ी में भाजपा आगे गुजरात की विसावदर सीट पर AAP के गोपाल इटालिया ने शुरुआती पिछड़ने के बाद बढ़त बना ली है। भाजपा के कीर्ति पटेल और कांग्रेस के नितिन रनपरिया यहां मुकाबले में हैं, लेकिन तीसरे स्थान पर चल रहे हैं। यह सीट 2023 में AAP विधायक भूपेंद्र भायानी के इस्तीफे और भाजपा में शामिल होने के बाद खाली हुई थी। दूसरी ओर, मेहसाणा जिले की अनुसूचित जाति के लिए आरक्षित कड़ी सीट पर भाजपा को 16,000 से अधिक वोटों की बढ़त है। यह सीट भाजपा विधायक कर्सन सोलंकी के निधन के बाद फरवरी में खाली हुई थी। यहां भाजपा से राजेंद्र चावड़ा, कांग्रेस से रमेश चावड़ा और AAP से जगदीश चावड़ा मैदान में हैं। पश्चिम बंगाल उपचुनाव: कालिगंज में TMC की मजबूत पकड़ नदिया जिले की कालिगंज सीट पर तृणमूल कांग्रेस की उम्मीदवार अलिफा अहमद को निर्णायक बढ़त हासिल है। उनके पिता और TMC विधायक नसीरुद्दीन अहमद के निधन के बाद यह उपचुनाव हो रहा है। यहां भाजपा ने आशीष घोष को मैदान में उतारा है, जबकि कांग्रेस से काबिल उद्दीन शेख चुनाव लड़ रहे हैं। यह सीट मुस्लिम बहुल क्षेत्र है, जहां लगभग 54 प्रतिशत मुस्लिम मतदाता हैं। आगामी विधानसभा चुनाव से पहले यह उपचुनाव ममता बनर्जी की तृणमूल कांग्रेस और भाजपा के बीच अहम मुकाबले के रूप में देखा जा रहा है। इन उपचुनावों के नतीजे भाजपा और INDIA गठबंधन दोनों के लिए भविष्य की राजनीतिक दिशा तय करने वाले साबित हो सकते हैं। वहीं, AAP के प्रदर्शन ने राजनीतिक विश्लेषकों को एक बार फिर ध्यान देने पर मजबूर कर दिया है।

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BJP Counters Rahul Gandhi’s Criticism of ‘Make in India’, Calls His Claims Twisted and Misleading

A political slugfest erupted on Saturday as Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the much-publicised ‘Make in India’ initiative had failed to deliver on its promises. Gandhi pointed to what he termed a “record low” in manufacturing and “record high” youth unemployment, accusing the government of promoting slogans over solutions. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote: “‘Make in India’ promised a factory boom. So why is manufacturing at record lows, youth unemployment at record highs, and why have imports from China more than doubled? Modi ji has mastered the art of slogans, not solutions. Since 2014, manufacturing has fallen to 14% of our economy.” He also shared a video criticising the government’s industrial policies and raised questions about the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, claiming it was being “quietly rolled back.” BJP’s Sharp Response Responding swiftly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s claims as “a mix of lies, drama, and twisted facts.” The party’s Andhra Pradesh vice-president, Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, took to X to issue a detailed rebuttal. In his post, Reddy issued a “reality check” to Gandhi’s assertions: Reddy wrote: “Rahul Gandhi at it again with his usual mix of lies, drama, and twisted facts. Here’s a simple takedown of his latest claims on ‘Make in India’.” Rahul Gandhi’s Broader Message In his post, Rahul Gandhi also warned that India risks becoming “just a market for others” unless the country undertakes honest reforms to support its domestic producers. “We must stop being a market for others. If we don’t build here, we’ll keep buying from those who do. The clock is ticking.” The exchange reflects the increasingly heated political atmosphere as the debate over India’s economic trajectory intensifies ahead of upcoming legislative sessions and potential state elections. While Congress continues to push for deeper structural reforms and accountability, the BJP maintains that its policies have laid the groundwork for long-term growth and industrial self-reliance.

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