Amit Shah

Vijayan pointed out that no red alert had been issued before the disaster, with the first red alert coming at 6 am on the morning after the incident. Additionally, between July 23 and July 28, the Central Meteorological Department did not issue any orange alerts for heavy rain in Kerala.

Shah stressed that the Indian government had issued an early warning to Kerala on July 23, seven days before the landslide incident. Subsequent warnings were also given on July 24 and 25.

Rahul Gandhi remarked that the country is now trapped in a "Chakravyuh of lotus," referring to the BJP's symbol. He criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for prominently displaying the lotus symbol and claimed that a new Chakravyuh has been created in the 21st century.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that June 25, the day the Emergency was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, would henceforth be observed as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' (Constitution murder day).

His remarks led to immediate protests from top BJP leaders, including PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. They argued that Gandhi had accused all Hindus of promoting violence. Shah demanded an apology and said, "Rahul Gandhi must apologize for his remarks painting all Hindus as violent."

Under the new legislation, gangrape can attract up to 20 years imprisonment or life sentence, while rape of a minor could result in the death penalty. Additionally, a separate offense has been defined for sexual exploitation by concealing one's identity or making false promises.

Addressing a joint sitting of both Houses, President Murmu extended congratulations to all newly elected members, highlighting their mandate from the voters as a rare opportunity to serve the nation. She expressed confidence in their commitment to prioritise national interests above all.

The President lauded the newly-elected MPs for their role in representing the trust bestowed upon them by the electorate and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with a dedicated focus on serving the nation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of compromising constitutional principles to perpetuate a family's rule. Shah referenced the Emergency era under Indira Gandhi, highlighting authoritarian measures. The BJP's critique underscores ideological divisions in Indian politics, emphasizing democratic values.

Addressing a gathering at the SKICC, PM Modi said yoga has helped people realise that their welfare is linked to the welfare of the world around them. He further said that the world is looking at yoga as a powerful agent of global good. PM further said that yoga helps us live in the present moment without the baggage of the past.