BJP slams Tejashwi Yadav’s vow to toss Waqf Act into the ‘dustbin’ calling it ‘Namazvad, not Samajwad’
The BJP on Monday strongly criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for his remarks against the amended Waqf Act, accusing the INDIA bloc of hiding religious appeasement behind a facade of socialism. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that the opposition wants to turn the Constitution into a “Sharia script” and claimed their rallying cry of “Save the Constitution” is a cover for pushing “namazwaad”. He also defended the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, calling the opposition’s objections a “defeatist mindset” ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
Setback for Telangana BJP: MLA T Raja Singh resigns from party amid ‘leadership tussle’
Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh has resigned from the party, expressing strong disappointment over the reported appointment of N Ramchander Rao as the state BJP president. In a letter to current state chief G Kishan Reddy, Singh said the decision has disheartened lakhs of party workers. While stepping away from the party, the Goshamahal MLA reaffirmed his commitment to the Hindutva ideology and vowed to continue supporting the Hindu community.
All 337 Tonnes of Bhopal Union Carbide Toxic Waste Incinerated at MP plant, says official
All 337 tonnes of hazardous waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal have been successfully incinerated at a facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, nearly six months after being transported there. The disposal, conducted under court orders and expert supervision, marks a major step in addressing the toxic legacy of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. Authorities confirmed that the waste did not contain methyl isocyanate, the deadly gas behind the disaster, and that residue from the incineration will be scientifically buried by year-end.
Indian Railways Fare Hike From July 1: Check New Rates for Sleeper, AC, and First Class Tickets
Indian Railways has announced a marginal hike in passenger train fares effective from 1 July 2025, aimed at simplifying fare structures and improving service sustainability. The revision includes increases of 0.5 to 2 paisa per kilometre across Second Class, Sleeper, First Class, and AC categories for both Ordinary and Mail/Express trains. Premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat are also included. Suburban fares and reservation charges remain unchanged.
Telangana Pharma Factory Blast Kills 12, Injures 26; PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia of 2 lakh
A powerful blast at Sigachi Industries in Telangana’s Sangareddy district left 12 workers dead and over 26 injured. The explosion triggered a major fire, prompting large-scale rescue efforts by NDRF and state agencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for the deceased's families and ₹50,000 for the injured. The cause of the blast is under investigation.
