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Congress alleged its Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest to prevent a party delegation from visiting Ayodhya's Ram Temple. The party claims this is a 'cowardly action' by the BJP government amid controversy over temple fund embezzlement. Congress leaders were reportedly detained, with the party deeming such actions unconstitutional and demanding their immediate release to proceed with their visit.

The ministry of external affairs on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes and military operations on Afghan territory, describing them as a "blatant act of aggression", after the attacks reportedly killed dozens of civilians, including women and children. Pakistan claims the operations targeted militants, while Afghanistan decried the strikes as "cowardly" and "brutal".

A Nagpur consumer commission has ruled that collecting toll without maintaining roads is a 'deficiency in service'. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was ordered to compensate a motorist whose car was damaged by a pothole. The commission emphasized that providing safe roads is a toll collector's responsibility, and vehicle damage due to poor road conditions warrants compensation for repair costs, distress, and legal expenses.

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) has demanded an immediate investigation into alleged embezzlement of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The organization described the situation as a 'grave sin' and urged the government to take strict action. HJS reiterated its long-standing demand for temples to be managed solely by devotees, arguing that government control fosters corruption and that genuine devotees are best suited to safeguard religious institutions.

Indian Army Havildars Ujjwal Kumar Singh and Lakshay have etched their names in history, securing India's maiden gold medal at a World Rowing Cup. The duo triumphed in the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls at Lucerne, Switzerland, with a remarkable time of 6 minutes and 26.09 seconds. This historic victory, achieved with a composed 36 strokes per minute, underscores the Indian military's significant contribution to the sport.

Health officials in Jammu and Kashmir have urgently called for clarification from a Block Medical Officer in Rajouri regarding an unauthorized pamphlet promoting 'Polio Free Pakistan.' This misleading publication, which resembles official polio vaccination materials, poses a risk to public confidence. Authorities are conducting an investigation to track down the individuals responsible for its production and distribution, and have issued firm directives to prevent similar unauthorized content fr

CM Adhikari announced that a draft UCC Bill will be placed before the state cabinet on July 2. The bill will be tabled in the assembly later, he said. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a common civil framework governing marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religion. Ahead of the introduction of the Bill, state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya asserted that constitutionally protected tribal communities would remain outside its ambit.

Champat Rai's brother Sunil Bansal said his brother began professional career as a teacher in Rohtak during 1970-71 before joining RSM Degree College in Dhampur as a physics lecturer in 1972. His remarks came after Champat Rai resigned as the trust's general secretary amid allegations of large-scale embezzlement of devotees' donations, with questions being raised over his alleged role in the matter.

India's Operation Amistad is actively providing crucial aid to earthquake-stricken Venezuela. A fully operational Indian Army field hospital, deployed at the La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, is offering free, 24-hour medical services. This initiative, involving two C-17 Globemaster aircraft transporting 66 tonnes of relief material, underscores India's commitment to supporting Venezuela during this devastating period.

India has clarified its stance on recent reports of a Track 2 dialogue with Pakistan. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri stated that these meetings are private initiatives, devoid of any official Indian government participation or backing. He emphasized that such unofficial interactions are common globally and do not hold significant value or recognition from New Delhi's perspective, urging the public not to view them as official engagements.

Prime Minister Modi concluded a significant three-day state visit to Seychelles, marked by the signing of nine agreements, including an extradition treaty and the launch of India's UPI. A Rs 1,250 crore line of credit for development projects was also announced. PM Modi, the Guest of Honour at Seychelles' Golden Jubilee celebrations, emphasized India's commitment as a trusted partner, fostering stronger ties and people-to-people connections.

Haryana and Rajasthan have inked a crucial Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi to operationalize the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement.Presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the pact aims to streamline the sharing and management of Yamuna river waters between the two states. This significant step brings a decades-old water-sharing pact closer to full implementation.

DMK leaders MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin have launched a sharp critique against the ruling TVK government, citing administrative failures, a decline in law and order, and the Tamil Nadu Assembly's transformation into a "film shooting spot." They allege the government is struggling to address power cuts, water shortages, and rising crime, while accusing the Chief Minister of prioritizing optics over governance.