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News Menu, July 3: PM Modi's global quest; Amarnath Yatra begins
Good morning. On July 3, 1967, the BBC announced its bold leap into regular colour television broadcasts, painting the world's screens with vibrant hues. This global milestone in broadcasting history set the stage for a new era of media, inspiring innovation Today serves a news menu blending the colours of global diplomacy, domestic political spice, spiritual resilience, and regional grit, reflecting India's dynamic in Ghana: PM Modi's Global Quest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour (July 2–9) continues in Ghana (July 2–3), engaging President John Dramani Mahama to bolster economic, energy, defence, and development ties. On July 3, Modi addresses Ghana's Parliament, a rare visit by an Indian PM. He then lands in Trinidad and Tobago (July 3–4), the first such visit since 1999, meeting President Christine Carla Kangaloo to mark 180 years of Indian diaspora ties. Upcoming stops include Argentina (July 4–5, first PM visit in 57 years, meeting President Javier Milei), Brazil for the BRICS Summit (July 5–8), and Namibia (July 9, addressing Parliament).Modi's tour amplifies India's Global South leadership, with trade and counter-terrorism as key Spice: RSS Prant Pracharak MeetThe Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) gears up for a three-day Prant Pracharak meeting in Delhi from July 4 onwards, led by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The focus is on planning the RSS's centenary year and organisational meet signals RSS's push to shape India's socio-political narrative ahead of 2025 state Ballot Raita: Voter Roll ClashINDIA bloc leaders met the Election Commission to oppose Bihar's Special Summary Revision of voter rolls, alleging it could disenfranchise 2 crore voters before the 2025 polls. The Opposition accuses the BJP-led NDA of Take: The row heats up Bihar's electoral cauldron, with trust in institutions on the Jodi: The NDA showcases Nitish Kumar's leadership alongside PM Modi's development record, with Modi's posters at JDU offices signaling unity. RJD's Tejashwi Yadav calls it a 'temporary' alliance, alleging BJP plans President's Rule post-polls. Jan Suraj's Prashant Kishor mocks the Modi-Nitish duo, claiming BJP aims to swallow Hot: Hot Maharashtra's Language FireMNS workers were filmed assaulting a sweet shop owner for not speaking Marathi, sparking outrage. Shopkeepers plan a massive protest at noon on July 3, with an FIR against the incident reignites linguistic pride versus inclusivity debates, with political fallout Politics: BJP MLC Manisha Kayande's claim of 'Urban Naxal' infiltration in the Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage triggered heated debates in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, drawing opposition row risks polarising a sacred tradition, testing Maharashtra's political Spice: Amarnath Yatra BeginsThe Amarnath Yatra 2025 launches on July 3 from Pahalgam and Baltal, with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah present. Post-Pahalgam terror attack, CRPF, anti-sabotage checks, and drone surveillance ensure pilgrim Mix: Weather Woes and MoreMandi, Himachal Pradesh: A cloudburst kills 11, with 34 missing; rescue operations battle heavy rains, with alerts for HP, Uttarakhand, UP, Punjab, Haryana, and A heatwave fuels a Catalonia wildfire in Spain, claiming two lives, disrupting daily Himalayan deluges to European infernos, extreme weather tests global Pradesh Jam: Highway HavocA highway body lawyer's remark, questioning why people 'left early' during a 40-hour Madhya Pradesh traffic jam that killed three last month, drew a show-cause notice. The authorities distanced themselves from the Halwa: Pakistan Media Ban Reinstated AgainThe social media handles of many prominent Pakistani celebrities were once again blocked in India, a day after the restrictions were lifted. On Wednesday, the ban on Pakistani news and social media channels, imposed during Operation Sindoor for misinformation, was in Soup: National Herald CaseThe Rouse Avenue Court continues hearings on the National Herald money laundering case on July 3. The ED alleges Congress leaders plotted to acquire Rs 2,000 crore in AJL assets, with the court seeking pre-2010 shareholding Take: The legal battle keeps Congress on edge, with political stakes BiteOn July 3, 1967, the BBC's colour TV announcement lit up global screens, heralding a vivid new era. TV technology has made rapid advances since that eventful day, and is on the cusp of a bigger revolution with wearable TVs promising a bold, connected future.- Ends
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