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The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Top news of the day: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Special Intensive Revision in Bihar on July 10; Census data will be available early, says Registrar General of India, and more
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Special Intensive Revision in Bihar on July 10 The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar on Thursday (July 10, 2025). Almost 2.93 crore voters in Bihar must produce documents establishing the date and place of their own birth as well as of their parents in the case of those born after 1987, as an SIR of the State's electoral rolls began on June 28, 2025. Census data will be available early, residents can self-enumerate: Registrar General of India Census data will be available early as the ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country, Census India 2027, the official handle of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI and CCI) posted on X on Monday (July 7, 2025). The first digital Census and will be conducted in two phases and 'for the first time technology will be used to collect data and send it electronically to the central server' and 'this will result in early availability of Census data,' RGI said. Modi to have bilateral engagements with several world leaders The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms. Noting that the Global South has often faced 'double standards', the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance'. Espionage case: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended till July 21 A court in Hisar on Monday (July 7, 2025) extended by 14 days the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested last month on suspicion of espionage. The Hisar Police arrested Ms. Malhotra, who ran a YouTube channel 'Travel with JO', on May 16. Hailing From Hisar, the YouTuber was arrested at the New Aggarsain Extension and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Kaliganj blast: Deceased girl's mother alleges Mamata not allowing police to conduct probe properly The mother of Tamanna Khatun, who was killed in a bomb explosion during an alleged violent celebration of the Kaliganj bypoll results on Monday (July 7, 2025), alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not allowing the police to conduct a proper investigation into the death of her daughter. 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court records Sajjan Kumar's statement A Delhi court on Monday (July 7, 2025) recorded the statement of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar over the violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas in the capital during the 1984 anti-sikh riots. Special judge Dig Vinay Singh recorded statement of Mr. Kumar, who said he was innocent as there was not an iota of evidence against him. Luggage packed, will move out of official residence: ex-CJI Chandrachud In the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday (July 7, 2025) cleared the air, saying his luggage was packed and he, along with his wife and children, would soon move to a paid government accommodation. Peace time is nothing but 'illusion': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh 'Peace time is nothing but an 'illusion,' and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm,' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor. In an address at an event, Mr. Singh said the performance of the indigenously built equipment and platforms in the operation increased the global demand for India-built military products. Pahalgam terror attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days 'A special court in Jammu on Monday (July 7, 2025) granted the NIA 10 more days' remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025,' officials said. Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Sheikh Hasina on July 10 Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Monday (July 7, 2025) set July 10, 2025, to determine whether charges will be framed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides. Ms. Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are accused in the case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. Kerala Governor fuelled Bharat Mata row, he must defuse it: Binoy Viswam The Kerala society 'will not accept' Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who 'studied in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-run school and became an ideological propagator of the organisation', Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Binoy Viswam has said. Winning at Edgbaston will be one of my 'happiest memories' whenever I retire: Shubman Gill Leading India to their first-ever Test win over England at Edgbaston will remain one of his 'happiest memories' whenever the time comes to call it quits, said India captain Shubman Gill, revelling in the resounding series-levelling victory in Birmingham. For the 25-year-old whose captaincy stint began with India losing the series opener at Leeds, Gill underlined an all-round show from the team to make a strong comeback that was also the team's first win over the hosts in Edgbaston.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi at BRICS in Brazil LIVE: Modi to have bilateral engagements with several world leaders
The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms.. Noting that the Global South has often faced 'double standards', the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Sunday (July 6, 2025) discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties across key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, traditional medicine and digital public infrastructure during a meeting on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit. According to an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both leaders also exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in areas including Ayurveda, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), disaster management, and capacity building. Follow the live updates below
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
The Hindu Morning Digest: July 7, 2025
Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in 20th century global institutions: PM Modi The majority of the world's population is not properly represented in key global institutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (July 6, 2025), addressing fellow leaders of emerging nations at the BRICS summit in Rio De Janeiro. The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms. IND vs ENG: Akash Deep's career-best helps India break Edgbaston jinx Memory and history are tricksters, it is said. The recent imagery from Headingley, Leeds of Jasprit Bumrah taking the lone five-wicket haul and his past record of bailing the Indian team out single-handedly on multiple occasions may have led many a supporter to believe that there was no world without the maverick pacer. RJD MP Manoj Jha joins force in Supreme Court to challenge special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar Petitions challenging the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar are mounting with RJD MP Manoj Jha moving the Supreme Court. He agreed with Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who has separately challenged the SIR in the apex court, that the SIR process would disenfranchise crores of voters. Mr. Jha said the decision was taken by the poll body without consultation with political parties and would be employed to 'justify aggressive and opaque revisions of electoral rolls that disproportionately target Muslim, Dalit and poor migrant communities'. Chief Election Commissioner defends SIR in Bihar, ECI says no change in instructions Defending the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls under way in Bihar, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday (July 7, 2025) said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had held extensive consultations with all political parties and 'no one was satisfied with the current status of electoral rolls for one reason or other'. The ECI too clarified that the SIR was being conducted as per its June 24 order announcing the exercise and there was 'no change in the instructions'. Environment impact study for Great Nicobar project downplays earthquake risk The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study carried out for the ₹72,000-crore Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP) downplays the risk of future earthquakes that could trigger tsunamis on the scale that was seen in 2004, despite several scientists suggesting that few on-ground scientific assessments have been done in the region. Justice Chandrachud clarifies extended stay at official residence not indefinite Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who served as the 50th Chief Justice of India, clarified on Sunday that he has no intention to 'stay endlessly' at 5, Krishna Menon Marg, the designated residence of the Chief Justice of India. No country with 28% poverty can claim to be 'fourth most equal in the world': Congress No country that has a poverty rate of 28.1%, as India did in 2022 according to the World Bank, can make a 'justifiable' claim to being one of the most equal societies in the world, the Congress said in a statement on Sunday (July 6, 2025). It urged the government to update the official poverty measure to better reflect the country's economic reality. Reuters' X account unblocked in India after govt. intervention International news agency Reuters' X account was withheld in India for a few hours but restored later on Sunday (July 6, 2025) after the government intervened to say it had not sought the blocking of the handle. Reuters' X account was blocked from being accessed in India overnight, leading to speculations. U.S. tariffs to kick in on August 1 barring trade deals: Treasury Secretary U.S. tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday (July 6, 2025). Gaza truce talks underway in Qatar: Palestinian source Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas towards a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip have started in Qatar, a Palestinian official familiar with the talks told AFP on late Sunday (July 6, 2025). National Commission for Minorities awaiting appointment of Chairperson, members The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), set up with the vision to safeguard and protect the interests of minority communities in India, is awaiting the appointment of a head, and members since the retirement in April 2025 of its previous Chairperson and member, Iqbal Singh Lalpura.
New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
At BRICS, PM Modi warns nations supporting terror 'must pay the price' as bloc slams Pahalgam attack
NEW DELHI: In an unambiguous show of unity, BRICS leaders condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in the strongest terms and demanded urgent reforms to the global governance architecture, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi forcefully batting for the rightful place of the Global South in the world order. "We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which 26 people were killed," the BRICS Leaders' Declaration said. "We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing, and safe havens. We urge to ensure zero tolerance for terrorism and reject double standards in countering terrorism," it added. And in a hard-hitting address at the summit, PM Modi called out countries that support terrorism—directly or indirectly—saying they "must pay the price." He urged BRICS to take a clear and united stand for overcoming terrorism, saying that "there is no room for double standards." "For global peace and prosperity, BRICS nations must adopt a clear and unified stance on overcoming terrorism," Modi said. "On a subject like terrorism, there is no room for double standards! If any country provides direct or indirect support to terrorism, it must pay the price for it. If any country provides direct or indirect support to terrorism, it must pay the price," he added. Calling the Pahalgam terror attack a direct assault on India's identity, Modi said the killing of 26 innocent people was "a blow to the soul of India and to humanity itself" and thanked friendly countries that stood with New Delhi during the tragedy but cautioned that moral clarity on terrorism must be non-negotiable. "We cannot weigh the victims of terrorism and its supporters on the same scale," said the prime minister, adding: "Condemning terrorism must be a principle—not a convenience." "There must be absolutely no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists. We cannot weigh victims of terrorism and its supporters on the same scale. Any silent support or approval to terrorism for personal or political interests must be unacceptable," he added.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in 20th century global institutions: PM Modi
The majority of the world's population is not properly represented in key global institutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (July 6, 2025), addressing fellow leaders of emerging nations at the BRICS summit in Rio De Janeiro. PM Modi in Brazil for BRICS Summit: Follow LIVE updates on July 6, 2025 The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms.. Noting that the Global South has often faced 'double standards', the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on Peace, Security, and Reform of Global Governance. Also Read | Global South's voice key to contemporary world's progress: PM Modi tells Ghana's Parliament 'Two-thirds of humanity still lack proper representation in global institutions built in the 20th century. Many countries that play a key role in today's global economy are yet to be given a seat at the decision-making table. This is not just about representation, it's also about credibility and effectiveness,' Mr. Modi said, reiterating that global institutions have 'failed to offer effective solutions'. The Prime Minister welcomed the expansion of BRICS, saying that it shows the grouping's ability to 'evolve with the times'. At the Session on 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance' during the BRICS Summit, reiterated India's commitment to the values of peace and brotherhood. Afterall, world peace and security are the foundations of our shared interests and future. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2025 BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack Reflecting some of India's core concerns, the declaration adopted by BRICS leaders condemned the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in the 'strongest terms', and called for a more 'representative' international order. BRICS leaders expressed commitment to combat terrorism, including 'cross border' terrorism, and called for 'expeditious finalization' of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism within the framework of the UN. The leaders also welcomed Indonesia as a new member state of BRICS and described the Israel-U.S. military strikes against Iran as a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Also Read | Quad condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice 'We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025, during which at least 26 people were killed and many more injured. We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens,' the BRICS Leaders Declaration said, in an explicit condemnation of the terror attack in Pahalgam that led to India's punitive strikes on targets inside Pakistan. Supports Palestinian rights The declaration described the Gaza Strip as an 'inseparable' part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. 'We underline, in this regard, the importance of unifying the West Bank and the Gaza Strip under the Palestinian Authority, and reaffirm the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, including the right to their independent State of Palestine,' it said, expressing an 'unwavering commitment' to the two-state solution. '[A] just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means and depends on the fulfillment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the rights to self-determination and return,' the declaration said. It also called for the 'full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and all other parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territory', and called on Hamas to release 'all hostages and detainees held in violation of international law'. 'Attack on Iran violated international law' The BRICS Leaders Declaration termed the Israel-U.S. attack on Iran as a 'violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations'. The leaders expressed 'serious concern' over the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, which they labelled 'deliberate'. The declaration added: 'Nuclear safeguards, safety and security must always be upheld, including in armed conflicts to protect people and the environment from harm.' Terrorism in Syria also received attention from the BRICS leaders, who condemned the violence and killings of civilians by the ISIL (Daesh) and Al Qaeda-linked terror groups in the country. Advocates UNSC reform The BRICS Leaders Declaration recorded support from Russia and China — both permanent members of the UN Security Council — for the 'aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council'. Also Read | India calls out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion, faith as basis for representation in reformed UNSC 'We reiterate our support for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council's memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including BRICS countries,' the declaration said, noting that reforming the UN Security Council would amplify the voice of the Global South. Existing members welcomed new BRICS partner countries — Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan — and called for the promotion of 'dialogue and consultations' among developing countries. 'We believe BRICS countries continue to play a pivotal role in voicing the concerns and priorities of the Global South, as well as promoting a more just, sustainable, inclusive, representative and stable international order based on international law,' the declaration said. It also supported the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies for sustainable development and inclusive growth.
