Today’s newswrap highlights fiery political statements, a landmark temple ceremony, and cricket drama. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram Temple, declaring that centuries of pain had finally been addressed. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called singer Zubeen Garg’s death a “plain murder,” hinting at a shocking motive. Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hit out at the BJP and the ECI for expediting the SIR process ahead of the 2026 polls. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a Christian soldier for refusing to enter a gurdwara during a regimental activity, terming it “gross indiscipline.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that centuries of pain have finally subsided as he raised a saffron Dharma Dhwaj on the 191-foot shikhar of Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.During the Dharm Dhwaj Arohan Mahotsav at the Ram Temple, Modi addressed devotees, noting that India and the world are immersed in Ram’s essence today. Every Ram bhakt feels profound satisfaction, endless gratitude, and divine bliss. Read the full story
Zubeen Garg’s death ‘plain and simple murder’: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tells assembly
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called singer Zubeen Garg’s death a “plain and simple murder” in the state Assembly on Tuesday, stating one person killed him while others assisted.Assam Police added BNS Section 103 within three days, ruling out culpable homicide. The CID SIT has arrested 7 suspects, questioned 252 witnesses, seized 29 items, and plans a December chargesheet before probing negligence furtherRead the full storyWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee professed love for Bangladesh due to shared language while slamming the BJP and EC over rushed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls ahead of 2026 polls. Read the full story
‘Misfit for Army’: SC flays Christian soldier’s indiscipline
The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed a Christian Army officer as an “absolute misfit” for gross indiscipline after he refused to enter a gurdwara for regimental religious practices.The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi upheld his termination, previously affirmed by the Delhi High Court, stressing that personal faith cannot override lawful commands or insult fellow soldiers’ beliefs. Read the full storyProteas prioritised protecting their 0-1 series lead, leaving >3 sessions to claim 10 wickets for a sweep. No Asia Test chase has exceeded 395 (WI vs BAN, 2021); India’s home best is 387 (vs ENG, Chennai 2008)Read the full story
