From appointment of RaGa as LoP to Owaisi's Jai Palestine remark: Today's top 10-morning news headlines

1. Congress names Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Congress has named Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha. This announcement comes just ahead of the crucial Speaker’s election, which will see a contest between candidates from the ruling NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc on Wednesday.

नेता विपक्ष, आपके राहुल ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0VEJslCzaA

— Congress (@INCIndia) June 25, 2024

2. Owaisi concludes oath with 'Jai Palestine', sparks commotion in Parliament 

Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), ignited a new controversy on Tuesday by proclaiming “Jai Palestine” upon completing his oath as the Member of Parliament for Hyderabad in the lower house.

Barrister @asadowaisi takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, pledging to serve the nation with dedication and integrity.

بیرسٹر اسدالدین اویسی نے 18ویں لوک سبھا کے رکن کی حیثیت سے حلف لیا۔
ایمانداری اور دیانتداری کے ساتھ ملک و ملّت کی خدمت کرنے کا عہد کیا۔

Barrister… pic.twitter.com/2rroMGsMj4

— AIMIM (@aimim_national) June 25, 2024

3. On fifth day, AAP leader Atishi ends her indefinite hunger strike due to drop in sugar level

Delhi's Water Minister Atishi concluded her hunger strike on Tuesday after her health worsened, leading to her hospitalisation, according to statements by party MP Sanjay Singh. Atishi had undertaken the hunger strike to protest against the Haryana government's alleged failure to release Delhi's share of water, exacerbating the water crisis in the national capital. 

🚨 Water Minister Atishi's health deteriorates 🚨

Her blood sugar level dropped to 43 at midnight and to 36 at 3 AM, after which LNJP Hospital doctors advised immediate hospitalization. She has not eaten anything for the last five days and is on an indefinite hunger strike… pic.twitter.com/nl5iTfnwnT

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 24, 2024

4. Big setback for Arvind Kejriwal! Delhi HC halts CM's bail in money laundering case

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate's plea to suspend the trial court's bail order for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise scam today. Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain's bench stayed the bail granted to Kejriwal by the trial court on June 20. 

Delhi HC allows Enforcement Directorate's plea to stay the trial court's bail order for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the alleged money laundering excise scam.

The bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain stays the Arvind Kejriwal bail… pic.twitter.com/A4XL3FKdm1

— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2024

5. Anti-tax protestors storm Kenyan parliament, over 10 dead; Horrific videos surface

In reports coming across multiple channels and on social media, a violent clash broke out between anti-tax protestors and the security forces on Tuesday in Kenya's capital city Nairobi. The videos that have surfaced so far is filled with continuous sound of shots being fired.

pic.twitter.com/U1y4t4bPT2

— Mayank Kasyap (@kasyap_mayank) June 25, 2024

6. ‘WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is Free’ after 1901 days at Belmarsh, following US plea deal on Espionage Charge

In an agreement that put an end to his detention in Britain and permitted his return to Australia, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is scheduled to enter a guilty plea this week for violation of US espionage law. The 52-year-old has consented to enter a guilty plea to one criminal count of conspiring to obtain and leak sensitive US national defence materials.

JULIAN ASSANGE IS FREE

Julian Assange is free. He left Belmarsh maximum security prison on the morning of 24 June, after having spent 1901 days there. He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a…

— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) June 24, 2024

7. It belonged to Arabs: Owaisi evokes Mahatma Gandhi's take on Palestine which rattled Israel

During the second day of the 18th Lok Sabha proceedings, Protem Speaker Mehtab Bhartrihari administered the oath to new MPs. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, after taking his oath, raised the slogan of "Jai Palestine," which led to a ruckus in Parliament. Gandhi believed that Palestine belonged to the Arabs, just as England belonged to the British and France to the French

8. Big relief for Pune Porsche car crash accused: Bombay HC grants bail to juvenile, calls detention illegal

Bombay High Court on Tuesday ordered the release of the 17-year-old minor involved in the Pune Porsche accident case. While announcing the verdict, the High Court ruled that while the accident was unfortunate, the detention of the minor was illegal.

9. Zainabiyoun: Pakistani brigade that will attack Israel with Hezbollah if it comes to war

In the event of a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Shia resistance forces from Pakistan and Afghanistan, specifically the Zainabiyoun and Fatemiyoun brigades stationed in Syria, are prepared to launch direct attacks on Israel. According to the Associated Press, these groups, known for their allegiance and combat readiness, have indicated their readiness to intervene and support Hezbollah against Israeli forces.

#BREAKING: In the event of a war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Shia resistance forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan (Zainbyoun and Fatemiyoun brigade) based in Syria will carry out direct attacks on Israel.
—AP pic.twitter.com/wZ1zigBMNn

— War Intel (@warintel4u) June 25, 2024

10. Von der Leyen secures second term as EU Commission President amid challenges; Details inside

In a historic decision underscoring unity and continuity within the European Union (EU), leaders have unanimously agreed to extend Ursula von der Leyen's tenure as President of the European Commission for a second term. The announcement, made following intense negotiations among EU member states, signals a vote of confidence in von der Leyen's leadership during challenging times.

EU leaders have agreed on von der Leyen's candidacy for a second term

Kallas will also receive one of the highest positions in the EU. She has been appointed as Borrell's successor.https://t.co/BxZG0P96e1 pic.twitter.com/Ebe7eowrIx

— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) June 25, 2024