The Hindu Morning Digest: July 21, 2025
The Government is open to discussing all issues in Parliament, including Operation Sindoor, it said in an all-party meeting held on the eve of the monsoon session, which begins on Monday (July 21, 2025). At the same time, it cautioned the Opposition that any debate on the subject has to be held within the laid-down rules and procedures.
Mumbai advocate moves Supreme Court against Raj Thackeray over 'anti-Hindi' remarks
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal proceedings against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly inciting violence and spreading linguistic hatred against Hindi-speaking citizens in Maharashtra.
Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's Upper House election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba 's ruling coalition failed on Monday (July 21, 2025) to secure a majority in the 248-seat Upper House in a crucial parliamentary election, NHK public television said. Mr. Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito needed to win 50 seats on top of the 75 seats they already have to reach the goal. With two more seats to be decided, the coalition had only 46 seats.
'A useful tool': annual share of abstentions in India's U.N. votes at all-time high
An increasingly polarised world has led to India altering its voting strategy at the United Nations in such a way that the proportion of abstentions every year has increased while the 'yes' votes have reduced, an analysis has found. According to former diplomats, this rise in the share of abstentions could in fact help India establish its own position on various issues.
Over 58% Dalit voters in Bihar think unemployment is biggest poll issue: survey
More than 27.4% Dalit voters in Bihar have 'no trust' in the Election Commission of India (ECI), a new survey released ahead of the Assembly Elections due in the State has found. It also shows that over 58% Scheduled Caste (SC) voters in the State thought that unemployment was the biggest issue in the upcoming polls.
Congress leaders detained in Jammu as police foil street march for J&K Statehood
The top leadership of the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, including the party's national secretary G.A. Mir and its J&K president Tariq Hameed Karra, were detained in Jammu on Sunday (July 20, 2025), as the police foiled the party's street campaign for the restoration of 'full statehood' to J&K.
Appellate Tribunal upholds ED's attachment of Chanda Kochhar's assets
The Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has found a 'prima facie case' in the matter allegedly involving the former Chief Executive Officer of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and others.
Nepal PM Oli to visit India in mid-September
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (July 20, 2025).
Punjab police busts BKI terror module linked to grenade attacks in Patiala
Punjab police on Sunday (July 20, 2025) claimed to have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module allegedly operated by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Manu Agwan, with the arrest of three individuals accused of carrying out grenade attacks on police posts at Badshahpur in Punjab's Patiala district and Ajimgarh in Haryana.
Prioritise national interest over politics, V-P Dhankhar tells parties
Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has urged all parties to prioritise national interest over politics and called for bonhomie and constructive engagement ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
UIDAI to roll out biometric Aadhaar update for children through schools in phased manner
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is working on a project to initiate biometric updates for children through schools in a phased manner within the next two months, a top official of the Aadhaar-issuing authority said.
Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire at sea on Sunday (July 20, 2025) off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, killing at least five people, officials said. More than 280 people were rescued and evacuation efforts were ongoing.
Nitish in danger of ruled out of the remainder of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
Nitish Kumar Reddy is in danger of being ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after picking up a knee injury while training at the gym.
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