PM Narendra Modi received a unique welcome in Windhoek as performers greeted him with a special Yoga display outside his hotel. The symbolic gesture marked the beginning of his State Visit to Namibia, reflecting India’s soft power and cultural influence abroad during his historic first visit to the African nation.
Rahul Gandhi hit the streets in Bihar, joining the Mahagathbandhan's ‘Bihar Bandh’ rally against electoral roll revision. Slamming the process, he said, 'There was vote theft in Maharashtra, a similar attempt is being made in Bihar.' His fiery remarks have ignited fresh political tensions in the poll-bound state.
PM Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora in Windhoek, Namibia. Chants of 'Modi-Modi' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'echoed as people gathered to greet him during his first official visit.
PM Modi touched down in Windhoek for his first-ever visit to Namibia, following an invitation from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Strengthening India-Africa ties, this marks only the third Indian PM visit to the nation. Talks on wildlife, trade, and strategic cooperation are expected.
Tensions flared near Sa’ir village in West Bank on July 8. Masked Israeli settlers armed with sticks clashed with Palestinian villagers, who responded by hurling stones. The intense confrontation was caught on video, escalating regional tensions once again.
During the Bihar Bandh protest, Congress workers lay down on roads across Patna to block vehicles, intensifying opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. A protesting worker declared, 'Even if a car tramples us, we won’t move. Bihar is shut, and Mahagathbandhan is united against voter list rigging before the 2025 Assembly Elections.'
Donald Trump claimed he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. India rejected the claim. US State Dept Spox Tammy Bruce said, 'Some opinions are wrong, mine rarely are,' subtly dismissing Trump’s version. She emphasized facts are visible to all in real time.
Mahagathbandhan parties, led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, staged a 'Bihar Bandh' on July 9, burning tyres and blocking highways and rail tracks in protest of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), demanding inclusive voter rolls.
The final Project 17A stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, will join the Indian Navy by February 2026. Equipped with BrahMos missiles, Barak-8 SAMs, torpedoes, rocket launchers, and anti-submarine systems, 75% indigenous, this vessel strengthens India’s maritime dominance.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly lauds Team India’s collective brilliance following their 336‑run victory in the 2nd Test vs England. He singled out standout performances, 'Shubman Gill was outstanding. Rishabh Pant was outstanding. Yashasvi Jaiswal, the fast bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja have all performed fantastic team effort. So good to see the youngsters stand up and win.'
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