A fierce BJP–TMC war erupted after PM Modi referred to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as “Bankim da” during the Vande Mataram debate, with TMC calling it an insult to Bengal’s legacy and the BJP hitting back with counter-allegations.
Opposition MPs accused the BJP of using the Vande Mataram debate in Lok Sabha to divert attention from crises like IndiGo disruptions and to polarise voters ahead of the West Bengal polls.
Ahead of the Lok Sabha debate on Vande Mataram, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of indulging in “empty symbolism” while crises like IndiGo flight cancellations leave passengers stranded nationwide.
Goa BJP MLA Michael Lobo said the licence of the Arpora nightclub where 25 people died was issued without proper documentation or NOCs. He called for stricter safety norms and accountability.
IndiGo has refunded ₹610 crore and delivered 3,000 baggage pieces after its operational crisis, the Centre said. The government claims flight schedules are stabilising, with IndiGo ramping up services and corrective measures staying in place.
Relatives of Goa nightclub fire victims gathered outside Panaji’s GMCH morgue, demanding the club owner arrange transport of bodies to Jharkhand. The blaze killed 25 people, mostly staff, with several bodies still unidentified.
Congress on Saturday said the new US National Security Strategy marks a softer approach to Pakistan compared to 2017 and repeats Donald Trump’s claim of settling the India–Pakistan conflict, taking a swipe at PM Modi.
PM Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi with a warm reception and private dinner ahead of Friday’s summit, where defence ties, trade pressures and energy cooperation will take centre stage amid shifting global dynamics.
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