- Centre clarifies India’s position on media access during PM Modi-Trump meet
- Heavy rain disrupts Delhi-NCR, diverts 15 Delhi-bound flights
- Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel
- BJP-Congress clash over alleged fish feast at Ajay Rai’s Ayodhya welcome event
- Revanth Reddy accuses Centre of discriminating against Telangana over US visit
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Centre clarifies India’s position on media access during Modi-Trump bilateral
The government said discussions regarding arrangements for leaders’ public appearances are a “normal practice”, after US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India had specifically requested that reporters not be allowed to ask questions after PM Modi-Trump bilateral in June. Gor said Trump initially agreed to the request but later opened the floor to reporters, turning the interaction into a 45-minute press conference. The meeting also covered the safety of Indian seafarers and bilateral trade negotiations. Read full story
Heavy rain disrupts Delhi-NCR, 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls and flight disruptions, with 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted, including two international flights. The IMD issued red and orange alerts for heavy to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and winds of up to 40 kmph. Waterlogging was reported across several parts of Delhi, Gurugram and Noida, while Air India and IndiGo advised passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport. Read full story
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces free LPG cylinders, expanded bus travel
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay announced three free cooking gas cylinders a year for eligible beneficiaries, with the amount to be credited directly to their bank accounts. He also announced the Vetri Payanam scheme, expanding fare-free bus travel for women across the state. The scheme will cover specified government bus services and come into effect from October 2, with no income ceiling or restriction on the number of trips.
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BJP-Congress clash over alleged fish feast at Ajay Rai’s Ayodhya event
The BJP and Congress traded barbs over an alleged fish feast at a welcome programme for newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai in Ayodhya during Sawan. BJP leaders, including chief minister Yogi Adityanath, criticised the event, calling it inappropriate during the holy month. Rai denied involvement in the food arrangements and challenged Yogi to provide evidence. Congress defended Rai, saying the event was organised by members of the Nishad community. Read full story
Revanth Reddy accuses Centre of discriminating against Telangana over US visit
Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy accused the Centre of “insulting” four crore people of the state after the MEA denied political clearance for his proposed US visit. Reddy questioned why Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel was allowed to visit the US and Canada while his Telangana Rising 2047 trip was rejected. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that the proposed programmes for chief ministers are assessed before clearance and that Reddy’s programme was not considered appropriate to the office and purpose of the visit. Read full story
