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- Congress leader praises RSS: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength and sharing a photo he said reflected how the group shapes its leadership.
- Doctors on strike: Non-emergency medical services were disrupted at government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh as resident doctors went on indefinite strike over a colleague’s termination.
- Israel recognises Somaliland: Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland has sparked diplomatic backlash across Africa and the Middle East, reviving debate over the breakaway region’s status. The United States and the African Union have rejected the move.
- Rahul Gandhi under fire: The BJP accused the Congress of colluding with “anti-India” forces, citing Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the Global Progressive Alliance during his Germany visit and linking the group to alleged anti-India narratives.
- SOS from Bangladesh: Fearing Islamist mob attacks after recent lynchings, Hindus in Bangladesh are urging India to open its borders, amid rising support for hardliner Tarique Rahman.
Here are the top 5 stories of the day
Congress’s Digvijaya Singh praises RSS photo, highlights Modi’s rise from worker to PM
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh sparked controversy on Saturday by praising the organisational strength of the RSS, a group the Congress has long opposed. Sharing a black-and-white photograph showing Narendra Modi seated on the ground while BJP veteran L.K. Advani sat on a chair, Singh highlighted how the RSS shapes leadership, noting it enabled a grassroots worker to rise to Chief Minister and eventually Prime Minister.Posting the image on X, he called it “very impressive” and lauded the power of the organisation. Later, Singh clarified that while he praised the RSS’s organisational structure, he remains a staunch opponent of the RSS and PM Modi, emphasizing that acknowledging the effectiveness of an organisation does not alter his political stance.Read full story
Resident doctors’ strike paralyzes Himachal hospitals
Medical services, except for emergencies, were severely disrupted across several government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after resident doctors went on an indefinite strike protesting the termination of Dr. Raghav Narula, who was accused of assaulting a patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla.The Resident Doctors’ Association announced the strike after mass casual leave on Friday, suspending outpatient services, routine care, and elective surgeries while maintaining emergency services. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed Narula punching the patient, Arjun Singh, who had objected to being addressed disrespectfully; both parties later blamed each other.Read full story
Israel recognises Somaliland, sparking diplomatic backlash
Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state has sparked diplomatic backlash across Africa and the Middle East, reigniting debate over the status of the self-governing region in northern Somalia. While Israel became the first country to grant official recognition, the United States has rejected the move, and the African Union warned it could destabilise the continent.Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of Somalia’s Siad Barre regime, has functioned for over three decades as a de facto state with its own government, currency, army, and elections, but remains unrecognised by Somalia, the UN, the African Union, and all major powers.Read full story
BJP alleges Congress collusion with ‘anti-India’ forces over Rahul Gandhi’ Germany visit
The BJP on Saturday accused the Congress of colluding with “anti-India” forces, highlighting Rahul Gandhi’s participation in the Global Progressive Alliance during his Germany visit.Citing remarks by Rahul’s long-time advisor Sam Pitroda, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi claimed the alliance promotes “anti-India” narratives and suggested it exposed the Congress party’s true ideological leanings, drawing renewed connections between the party and George Soros.Read full story
Hindus in Bangladesh seek India’s help amid rising BNP influence
Fearing for their lives after the lynchings of Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, persecuted Hindus in Bangladesh are appealing to India to open its borders as a refuge from Islamist mob attacks. Their fears have intensified amid rising support for hardliner BNP leader Tarique Rahman, with many worried that the party’s potential return to power could worsen minority persecution, leaving them feeling trapped and vulnerable. Go to Source
