1. Amit Shah declares June 25 as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to commemorate EmergencyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday that June 25 will now be observed as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day). This date marks the day in 1975 when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency in India. In a post on social media platform X, Amit Shah stated that this day would honor those who suffered during the 1975 Emergency.25 जून को #SamvidhaanHatyaDiwas देशवासियों को याद दिलाएगा कि संविधान के कुचले जाने के बाद देश को कैसे-कैसे हालात से गुजरना पड़ा था। यह दिन उन सभी लोगों को नमन करने का भी है, जिन्होंने आपातकाल की घोर पीड़ा झेली। देश कांग्रेस के इस दमनकारी कदम को भारतीय इतिहास के काले अध्याय के रूप… https://t.co/mzQFdQOxZW— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 20242. Humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness: RaGa stands up for Smriti IraniCongress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged people to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty for former Union Minister Smriti Irani and other leaders over winning or losing elections. This comes a month after the result of the Lok Sabha election results were declared. Winning and losing happen in life.I urge everyone to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards Smt. Smriti Irani or any other leader for that matter.Humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness, not strength.— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 12, 20243. Delhi court extends judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalDelhi high court has ordered to extend the custody of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal till July 25 on Friday. Earlier the Supreme Court granted him interim bail from the custody of Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case. Both cases involve alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, but they differ in certain aspects. Despite the similarities, the two cases have distinct differences.4. BJP, allies secure 9 of 11 seats in Maharashtra MLC elections amid cross-votingThe Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawars Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), secured victory in the Maharashtra Member of Legislative Council (MLC) elections. The alliance won nine out of eleven seats. This is a major political success due to the upcoming Assembly elections.#WATCH | On MLC elections, Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar says, Five MLAs supported us, I thank them. When there are elections, allegations are made but I do not think about it...Mahayuti should get such success in the Vidhan Sabha as well... pic.twitter.com/DnBeESpLV1— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 20245. Flood engulf 600 villages in Uttar Pradesh, 54 people die in rain-related incidentsIn a grim turn of events, Uttar Pradesh has been battling severe floods and rain-related tragedies over the past 24 hours, leaving a devastating impact across the state. According to reports from the relief commissioners office, the toll from these calamities has been staggering.6. Retail inflation hits four-month high at 5.08 per cent in JuneRetail inflation soared to 5.08 per cent in June, marking a four-month high, according to government data released on July 12, 2024. This rise from 4.80 per cent in May underscores mounting inflationary pressures in the economy. Year-on-year inflation rate based on All India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number is 5.08 per cent(Provisional) for the month of June, 2024. Corresponding inflation rate for rural and urban is 5.66 per cent and 4.39 per cent, respectively, the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation stated.7. Karnataka to contest CWRC directive on Cauvery water, hold all-party meetIn response to a recent directive from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC), Karnataka is gearing up to contest the order requiring the release of 1 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water daily to Tamil Nadu until the end of July. The decision follows concerns over a shortfall in reservoir inflows despite a predicted normal monsoon.8. Kim Jong Un executes 30 teens for watching South Korean TV shows: ReportNorth Korea has reportedly executed around 30 teenage students for watching South Korean dramas. According to a report by South Korean cable channel TV Chosun, all middle schoolers were publicly shot last week. The students had been accused of watching South Korean TV shows stored on USB drives.9. Bidens saga of verbal slips continues, makes twin gaffes at NATO event calling Zelenskyy PutinUS President Joe Biden who is facing significant criticism for his advanced age, introduced Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO event on Thursday. Later, at a solo press conference in Washington, Biden confused the name of his vice president, Kamala Harris, with that of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. #WATCH | US President Joe Biden defends himself after calling Volodymyr Zelensky President PutinHe says, Did you see any damage to our stand in my leading this conference Have you seen a more successful conference What do you think And the Putin piece, I was talking about… pic.twitter.com/kgECNcArW7— ANI (@ANI) July 12, 202410. WI vs ENG: James Anderson bids farewell to cricket as England thrashes West IndiesThe greatest pacer of the era, Englands James Anderson retired from international cricket on Friday. With a remarkable career spanning 21 years, he represented England in 188 test matches. He bid farewell to cricket in the first match of the summer against West Indies. Notably, the match was played on Lords, where he made his debut back in 2003. #TheGreatest pic.twitter.com/fHHfefbAy9— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 12, 2024
