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Congress leaders, some students detained ahead of Amit Shah’s Alwar visit

PM Modi Thanks World Leaders Including Netanyahu for Independence Day Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to several world leaders who sent wishes on India's 78th Independence Day. Modi thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, affirming that India deeply values its friendship with Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron was also among the leaders acknowledged by the Indian Prime Minister. Nepal's PM Balendra Shah and Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay were additionally thanked for their Independence Day greetings.

Amit Shah accuses Sonia Gandhi of disrespecting Vande Mataram; Congress denies claim

Union Home Minister Amit Shah publicly criticized the Congress party, accusing Sonia Gandhi of having a Vande Mataram rendition stopped at an event. Shah said the party should feel ashamed over the alleged incident. Congress rejected the accusations, asserting that the national song was performed in full. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh offered historical context to defend the party's position on the song. The dispute has emerged in the wake of recent legislation addressing disrespect toward the national song.

Passenger Accidentally Fires Gun at Varanasi Airport, Two Injured

A passenger at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi accidentally discharged a firearm, injuring two people. The incident occurred at the airport premises involving an Air India Express traveller. The passenger was originally scheduled to fly to Mumbai at the time of the incident. Authorities responded to the scene following the accidental shooting.