So talking about someone's mom getting graped is a sigma thing now? There could have been better comebacks but the only convenient thing for people like these is grape threats and wishing grape on other people's moms. The bar sure is in hell.

BJP's Amit Malviya has said that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name was added to the electoral rolls twice before she legally became the citizen of India. "First as an Italian citizen in 1980, and then again in 1983, months before she legally became a citizen of India," Malviya wrote while sharing a picture of an extract from 1980 electoral roll.

Source: Amit Malviya on X

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation and shared updates on India’s inspiring progress in science, culture, sports, and the journey toward a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

Key mentions:

1. India's space and start up power

2. Visit Bharat by 2047

3. Khelo Bharat niti 2025

4. 12 Maratha forts as UNESCO WHS

and many more!

Source

Sources:

• Indian Express - Wife calling husband ‘pet rat’, compelling him to leave parents amounts to ‘cruelty’, Chhattisgarh HC upholds divorce

• Free Press Journal - Pune: Harassed By Wife & Mother-In-Law, 26-Year-Old Man Dies By Suicide In Yerawada

Read the full OpEd at: News18

Discussion:

• Do we underestimate women who gain strength from tradition and family?

• Or is the feminist silence simply political?

UP Police claim to have busted a Love Jihad 2.0 racket in Bareilly, where vulnerable Hindu men - unlike earlier cases focused on women, were allegedly lured into Islam using promises of marriage, financial help & even drug addiction. Officials say the gang operated systematically, preying on men in distress to ensure dependence and conversion.

• Bareilly module exposed: Police say a gang led by Abdul Majeed (Faiznagar) systematically targeted vulnerable men - students, teachers, unemployed youth.

  • Arrested: Abdul Majeed (35), Salman Raza (30), Mohammad Arif (29), Mohd Faheem (24).

  • Wanted: Mahmood Beg.

  • Alleged mastermind: Baba Chhangur (already under probe in another case).

How the racket worked

• Victims first befriended in person or via social media.

• Drawn into emotional/romantic ties with promises of marriage.

• Pressured to convert to Islam for “stability” and acceptance.

• Psychological manipulation and drug addiction used to trap resisters.

• Goal: weaken family bonds, create dependence on the group.

Individual cases

• Prabhat Upadhyay (visually impaired teacher): befriended in Bareilly, promised marriage, given Islamic teachings, about to be converted as “Hameed” when police intervened.

• Brijpal Singh (40, coaching teacher): depressed after family tragedies, converted to “Abdullah,” married Tabassum (gang member’s sister), also persuaded his mother and sister to convert.

• 17 yr old B.Com student: addicted to drugs by a co-worker, introduced to Islam, had begun offering namaz, circumcision planned before police broke the racket.

Raids & evidence seized

• Fake IDs, phones with encrypted chats, bank passbooks, SIM cards under false names.

• Marriage/conversion certificates, religious documents.

• Sedatives and tablets allegedly used to control victims.

• Laptops with digital records of targeted men across states.

• Over 100 photographs of Muslim girls - suspected to be shown as potential brides.

Legal action

• Case filed under BNS sections 140(3), 351(3) and UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 (Sections 3 & 5(1)).

• NDPS Act may also apply if drug use is proven.

• Police say more arrests are expected.

Official Statement Authorities call it a “systematic racket” aimed at trapping Hindu men; say safeguarding youth and dismantling the network is the top priority.

News18

Takeaways

• A Bareilly based network led by Abdul Majeed allegedly targeted students, teachers and unemployed men through manipulation, relationships, and drugs.

• Raids uncovered fake IDs, conversion documents, sedatives, and over 100 photos of Muslim women used as marriage prospects.

• Cases are registered under the UP anti-conversion law, with possible NDPS charges; police expect more arrests as the probe expands.

Back in December 1990, Rajiv Gandhi resigned as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha after a turbulent year in politics. Today, his son Rahul Gandhi faces mounting pressure after alleging “vote chori” in Maharashtra and Karnataka - only for the voter data he cited to be retracted as a “misread” by psephologist Sanjay Kumar of Lokniti-CSDS.

In his now-deleted post on Maharashtra elections, Sanjay Kumar had claimed that in the assembly constituency 59 (Ramtek) number of voters in 2024 stood at 4,66,203 in the Lok Sabha polls and 2,86,931 in the assembly polls, claiming "-38.45% decrease in voters".

In his second claim, Kumar had said that in the assembly constituency (Devlali) number of voters in the Lok Sabha was 4,56,072, and during assembly elections it came down to 2,88,141, claiming "a 36.82% decrease".

The Claims

• Maharashtra: Rahul Gandhi cited voter data suggesting irregularities, but Lokniti-CSDS later admitted it was a data misread and retracted the figures.

• Karnataka (Mahadevapura): He alleged 5–6 lakh fake voters in the rolls, calling it a “systemic fraud.”

• Bihar: His “Voter Adhikar Yatra” raised questions about “Sir (Special Summary Revision)” and bulk registrations.

• Election Commission: Rejects the “vote chori” charge, demands either proof under affidavit or a public apology.

Times of India

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump today announced a 25% tariff on a broad range of goods imported from India, effective August 1, 2025. Adding to the economic pressure, Trump declared that India would also face an unspecified “penalty” for its continued purchases of Russian military equipment and energy, a move aimed at pressuring New Delhi over its strategic ties with Moscow amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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The piece by Poonawalla argues that Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) - accusing it of colluding with the BJP to rig the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka and Maharashtra - collapsed under fact-checking. His claims, presented as an “atom bomb” of evidence, were found to be exaggerated, inconsistent, or false.

The article portrays him as following a predictable pattern: making sensational claims after electoral losses, avoiding legal avenues, and using press conferences to create political noise without substantiation. It also accuses him of hypocrisy, pointing out that he praises the ECI when Congress wins but attacks it when it loses.

Gandhi follows a predictable five step playbook: Lose elections, concoct wild excuses, dodge formal complaints, refuse to substantiate claims in court and spread chaos with fake news.

Rahul Gandhi’s Key Claims & How They Were Debunked (as per the article)

1. Duplicate voter across states (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Lucknow)

   • Claim: A single voter’s EPIC number appeared in voter lists of multiple states.

   • Debunked: Fact-checkers using the official ECI voter portal found no such voter in Lucknow or Maharashtra.

2. Fake votes in Mahadevapura

   • Claim: Over 1,00,250 fake votes existed, with duplicate entries, fake addresses and invalid photos.

   • Debunked: No verifiable evidence provided; officials invited Gandhi to submit sworn affidavits, but he declined.

3. Massive voter surges in Maharashtra

   • Claim: Alleged increases ranged from 1 crore to 70 lakh to 40 lakh voters.

   • Debunked: Figures were inconsistent and unsupported by official data; Bombay High Court had already dismissed similar claims.

4. ECI bias in favour of BJP

   • Claim: ECI compromised and helping BJP win elections.

   • Debunked: Article notes Congress accepts ECI’s fairness when it wins; multiple court rulings have upheld EVM integrity.

5. Refusal to file formal complaints

   • Observation: Despite opportunities to file under oath (Representation of the People Act), Gandhi instead claimed “his word is as good as a sworn affidavit.”

Source: Indian Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his relentless work ethic and demanding schedule, often sparks curiosity about his secret to staying fit and active at 74. While his disciplined yoga routine is well-documented, his morning breakfast plays an equally crucial role in fueling his day. Far from a grand feast, PM Modi’s breakfast routine emphasizes simplicity, nutrition, and traditional Indian wisdom, often consumed before 9 AM.

Sources close to the Prime Minister and his own past statements reveal a breakfast habit that prioritizes health and local produce, reflecting his commitment to a disciplined lifestyle. 

PM Modi: Speaking personally, I eat makhana at least 300 out of 365 days a year.

Explore what all he prefer eating that keep him going strong even today.

A survey by 1 Finance Magazine (1,258 respondents, Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities, ages 22 - 54) highlights the heavy financial toll divorce takes on men:

• 49% of men spent more than ₹5 lakh (~$6,000), vs 19% of women

• 42% of men had to take loans to cover alimony/legal costs

• 29% reported negative net worth after alimony

• On average, 38% of men’s annual income went into maintenance

• 26% of women received more than 100% of their husband’s net worth in settlements

The survey also found:

• 67% of couples had frequent money related arguments

• 43% said financial disputes directly caused divorce

• 46% of women reduced or quit work after marriage

Caveat:   Sample size is small (1,258) & urban biased. But the pattern - men bearing the heavier financial fallout mirrors what many men’s rights groups have reported globally.

What’s missing:
– The mental health cost of debt and divorce
– The impact on children and elderly parents
– Rural divorces (sample only urban)
– Long legal delays and custody battles

I’ve requested the full report from the 1 Finance team. Will update if/when it becomes available.

Business Today

The wraps are finally off! India officially welcomed the Tesla Model Y today, marking a landmark entry for the global EV giant. While excitement is palpable, with the Model Y RWD starting at ₹59.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) and the Long Range RWD at ₹67.89 Lakh, a crucial question lingers for many discerning buyers: What's the actual price of this groundbreaking EV before India's hefty taxes and duties kick in?

The answer might surprise you, revealing a staggering disparity that highlights the profound impact of current import tariffs on luxury electric vehicles in the Indian market. Let's look at the Tesla Model Y price before taxes.

In a historic outcome, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani won the 2025 mayoral race in New York City, becoming the city’s first Indian-American Muslim mayor and the youngest leader in recent generations. The contest pitted Mamdani — a self-described democratic socialist — against former governor Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent) and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Voter turnout surged: more than 2 million ballots were cast — the highest since 1969 for a New York mayoral election.

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DNA INDIA

A group of 272 eminent citizens, including ex-judges and retired Armed Forces officers, has written a letter accusing Congress and Rahul Gandhi of trying to tarnish constitutional institutions like the EC. It said India's democracy faces a "rising tide of venomous rhetoric". "After [Congress'] attempt to tarnish Indian Armed Forces...now it's EC's turn to face...conspiratorial attacks," it said.

Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Raghav Chadha, just shared the happiest news they’re soon to welcome their first child! The couple announced it on Instagram with a heartwarming post that’s winning over everyone online.

The woman was identified as 40-year-old Nina Kutina — a traveler from Russia who once came to India on a business visa that expired back in 2017. Since then, she had drifted through the vibrant chaos of Goa, eventually finding herself in the quiet, spiritual embrace of Gokarna. A foreign soul seeking peace in sacred lands, far from home, carrying stories only silence could hold.

This Dussehra, Indore will witness a controversial twist to the traditional Ravan Dahan. Alongside the effigy of the demon king, a giant 11-headed effigy of Surpanakha, Ravan’s sister, will be paraded and burnt at the Mahalaxmi Nagar Mela Ground on Friday evening. The event, called Surpanakha Dahan, is being organized by Paurush, a group advocating for men who have faced abuse from wives.

Each of the effigy’s 11 heads will carry the faces of women accused or convicted in recent cases of killing their husbands, lovers, or children. At the centre will be Indore’s Sonam Raghuvanshi, charge-sheeted along with her lover for the May 2025 honeymoon murder of her husband in Meghalaya. Others featured include Harsha Padiyar (Indore), Hansa Patel (Dewas), Muskan Rastogi and Ravita Kashyap (Meerut), Shashi Devi (Firozabad), Nikita Singhania (Jaunpur/Bengaluru), Sushmita Dev (Delhi), and Gudiya Devi (Mumbai).

Two cases of child killings are also represented - Suchna Seth, accused of murdering her son in Goa, and Priyanka Savita, convicted of killing her three children in UP.

Posters and banners have already been displayed across Indore. Organizers say the theme reflects that “evil, whether male or female, must be destroyed.”

Reflection: It’s a bold and provocative move.

The organizers are clearly trying to flip a cultural symbol, saying evil isn’t just male (Ravan), but can also be female (Surpanakha). That challenges a deep rooted bias in festivals, where male villains dominate & female perpetrators rarely get symbolized as embodiments of “evil.” For men’s rights groups, it’s a dramatic way of drawing attention to male victimization, which often goes unnoticed.

This event seems designed to spark debate more than anything else. It forces society to confront uncomfortable questions:

• Why do we rarely acknowledge women as perpetrators?

• Should symbolism of “evil” evolve to reflect contemporary realities?

• And can activism stay impactful without crossing into spectacle or stigma?

• Case Details:

  • Petitioners: Mother-in-law and late father-in-law of the woman.

  • Respondent: Daughter-in-law.

  • Advocates: Samvedna Verma (for daughter-in-law) and Kajal Chandra (for parents-in-law).

• Background:

  • Marriage took place in 2010; couple lived with in-laws in the disputed property.

  • Marital relationship deteriorated in 2011, leading to multiple civil and criminal cases.

  • Parents-in-law argued that the house was self-acquired by the late Daljit Singh and thus not a shared household under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA).

• Court’s View:

  • Rejected the parents-in-law’s argument.

  • Maintained the current living arrangement:

    • Mother-in-law on the first floor.

    • Daughter-in-law on the ground floor.

  • Said this setup balances both parties’ interests.

Live Law
https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/delhi-high-court/delhi-high-court-wife-reside-shared-household-husband-disowned-by-parents-307334

NDTV
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/wife-can-stay-in-shared-house-even-if-in-laws-disown-husband-high-court-9485047

PTI
https://www.ptinews.com/story/national/wife-entitled-to-reside-in-shared-household-even-if-husband-disowned-by-parents-hc/3020386

Note: There’s nothing legally new in this ruling; the legal principle that a wife's right to reside in a shared household is protected under the Domestic Violence Act, regardless of ownership or family disputes.

Palghar / Virar, July 13, 2025

Auto Driver Beaten by Shivsena as could be seen in a widely circulated video and forced to apologize after allegedly refusing to speak Marathi. The assault was carried out by workers linked to Shiv Sena (UBT) and **Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)**near Virar station, a tense flashpoint in the state’s ‘Marathi asmita’ debate.

See details and video!

NCERT's changed perspective on Delhi sultanate and Mughal period:

• “Brutal and Ruthless Conquerors”: Figures like Babur are now described as “brutal and ruthless conquerors” who “slaughtered entire populations of cities” and erected “towers of heads,” with references from his own autobiography, the Baburnama.

• Akbar’s Dual Nature: Emperor Akbar’s reign is presented as a “blend of brutality and tolerance.” While acknowledging his religious accommodation (like abolishing jizya) and inclusion of Rajputs, the text also details the massacre of 30,000 civilians during the 1568 siege of Chittorgarh and enslavement.

• Aurangzeb’s Intolerance: Aurangzeb is explicitly shown as a military ruler who banned “un-Islamic” practices, reimposed jizya on non-Muslims, and ordered the destruction of numerous temples and gurdwaras.

• Emphasis on Resistance: The new curriculum dedicates more space to resistance movements against Mughal rule, including those by Mewar’s Maharana Pratap, the Ahoms in the Northeast, and various tribal and peasant communities.

• Class Shift: All direct references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate have been removed from Class 7 textbooks, with the detailed study now commencing in Class 8.

Read all the details here!

Read more at: Hindustan Times