In today’s digest, News18 brings you latest updates on BJP questioning the Opposition unity over the Speaker’s Poll; Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CBI arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and sought his five-day custody, among other top stories.
BJP Questions Opposition Unity On Speaker Poll, Emergency Resolution
From support on the resolution on Emergency to the loss in Speaker’s election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) questioned the Opposition unity on the third day of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Amit Malviya, BJP leader, wrote on X: “Opposition unity is a myth…Several parties in the I.N.D.I Alliance supported the resolution on Emergency, while Congress tried to hide its face.”
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Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi Shake Hands As They Welcome Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shook hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they came together to welcome the newly-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla, on Wednesday. This came after the Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab announced Om Birla as a winner after the election for the Speaker’s post.
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Woman Seeking School Admission For Son Is Fourth Complainant, Says Prajwal Revanna Forced Her to Have Virtual Sex
A homemaker who sought school admissions for her son has become the fourth woman to complain of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against former JDS Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. The woman came forward to file the First Information Report (FIR) about ten days after Prajwal Revanna was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on his return to India on May 31 following several complaints of sexual assault by women.
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Relief From Heatwave: Rainfall to Increase in Delhi From June 28, Monsoon Likely in Punjab and Haryana Over The Next 3-4 Days
In what may come as major relief from the heatwave that had gripped Northwest India, the region is likely to witness heavy rainfall later this week as monsoon advances, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. The weather department in its latest forecast said that rainfall activity will increase over Northwest India on June 28 and 29.
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CBI Arrests Arvind Kejriwal In Excise Policy Case, Delhi CM Withdraws Bail Plea From SC
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and sought five-day custody of the AAP leader in connection with the excise policy scam case. The arrest was made following an order from Special Judge Amitabh Rawat at Rouse Avenue, allowing the CBI to formalize its action in the alleged excise scam.
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Malaika Arora Skips Arjun Kapoor’s Birthday Amid Breakup Rumours
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have once again sparked breakup rumours. The Bollywood diva skipped his birthday bash on Tuesday night. An inside video from the celebration has surfaced online in which Arjun is seen celebrating his special day with his family members and close friends.