

The Daily Guardian - June 21, 2025

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In this issue
June 21, 2025
PM MODI HITS OUT AT RJD-CONG, SAYS THEY 'HOLD DALITS IN CONTEMPT'
Those responsible for 'jungle raj' looking for another chance to wreak havoc
3 mins
Chaudhary Birender Singh unravels Congress secrets
Former Union Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh has unveiled the intricate details of his political odyssey, earning him the moniker \"Tragedy King\".

1 min
Iran Lifts Curbs on Airspace to Evacuate 1,000 Indians
In a special gesture, Iran has lifted airspace restrictions for three charter flights to evacuate about 1,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, from the Iranian city of Mashad.

2 mins
Iran's foreign minister holds talks with top European diplomats
Iran's foreign minister was holding talks with top European diplomats in Geneva on Friday about the crisis that centres on concerns about his country's nuclear programme, a week after the long-simmering dispute erupted into war between Israel and Iran.
2 mins
Ensure gangsters give up crime or leave Haryana
Faced with the criticism over the rising incidents of organized crime in the state, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini has issued firm instructions to the top officers of the state police, giving them a free hand to eliminate gangsters and restore law and order.

2 mins
PM Launches Rs 5,900-Cr Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 28 development projects worth more than Rs 5,900 crore in Bihar's Siwan district.
1 min
Declined Trump's invite to come to Lord Jagannath's land: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, and instead chose to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath.

1 min
'90s Decade Proves Who Misused Public Money': Chirag Paswan Slams RJD
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday slammed RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and dismissed his claims of state administration \"forcibly\" gathering people for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally, saying the RJD had no moral ground to speak of public welfare.
1 min
Bihar Assembly polls: Cong hints at exit amid Grand Alliance tensions
The danger of a political rift within the Bihar Grand Alliance is growing.
1 min
Haryana chief secy Rastogi gets one-year extension
Acting on the proposal of the Haryana government, the Centre has approved a one-year extension for Anurag Rastogi as the Chief Secretary of Haryana.

2 mins
Chaudhary Birender Singh unravels Cong secrets and the story behind his 'Tragedy King' title
Former Union Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, a prominent figure in Haryana politics, spoke candidly in an interview with \"Inkhabar Haryana\" about his political journey, legacy, and experiences within both the Congress and BJP.

4 mins
English row: Cong, BJP engage in war of words
Congress and BJP have come face to face on the language issue.

2 mins
English Not Obstacle, But a Bridge That Gives Equal Opportunity: Rahul Takes Jibe at Shah
Rahul accused BJP-RSS of not wanting poor Indian children to learn English

2 mins
2019 panel recommended it, criticism unwarranted
BJP state chief calls it 'unconstitutional' accuses Cong of appeasement

1 min
Shinde Does Whatever BJP Tells It To Do: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray arrived at Sena Bhawan in Mumbai on Friday to hold a meeting with party leaders.

1 min
Three Held as Woman Kills Self Over Moral Policing
Three men have been remanded in judicial custody in connection with the death of a woman who was found dead at her house in Kayalode under the Pinarayi police station limits on Tuesday, Kerala Police said.
1 min
Honeymoon murder: Sonam misleading, says victim's mother
As Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha were remanded to two-day police custody and the three other accused were sent to 14-day judicial custody in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, the victim's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, accused Sonam of misleading and investigators and urged her to confess.
1 min
Increasing attempts to destabilise Govts by using Guvs: Kerala
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Friday that the powers and duties of governors will be included in school textbooks.

1 min
NHRC Intervenes in Assault on Woman Over Husband's Loan
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing media report involving the public assault of a woman by a moneylender in Narayanapuram village, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
1 min
DMK Leader Maran Accuses Brother Kalanithi of 'Fraud'
DMK Lok Sabha MP Dayanidhi Maran has accused his brother Kalanithi Maran of \"financial crimes,\" and asked him to restore the entire shareholding position of Sun TV and related companies to their original state or face legal and regulatory action.

1 min
Cooperative movement a philosophy of our traditional life: Shah
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday attended the National Seminar organised by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) on the occasion of International Year of Cooperatives 2025.

1 min
Not decided anything yet about local body elections: Sharad
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) president Sharad Pawar said on Friday that no final decision had been taken yet regarding the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra, even as the Supreme Court cleared the path for polls to be held in the state.

1 min
AI-171 crash: 220 victims identified, 202 bodies handed over: Gujarat Minister
Almost a week after the deadly Air India crash that took place in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 220 victims had been matched with their families and the mortal remains of 202 passengers have been released, announced Gujarat Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel on Friday.

1 min
Has to pay for his actions: CM Rekha
He alleged that the case filed against him is motivated by politics with the BJP, and he will keep his stand against the ACB.

2 mins
Delhi Assembly LoP Atishi Slams BJP
Delhi assembly leader of opposition Atishi slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party following AAP leader Manish Sisodia's appearance before the Anti-Corruption Bureau in connection with the classroom scam.

1 min
HC Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of Goldsmith Accused of Misappropriating Gold
The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail of a goldsmith in a case of alleged misappropriation of part of the gold delivered to him for making jewellery.
1 min
International Yoga Day: CM Rekha to Lead Yoga Session on Banks of Yamuna Today
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday asserted that she will practice Yoga on the banks of the Yamuna on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

1 min
Union Min promises support for developing Assembly building as heritage hub
Gupta had written to the minister, seeking his ministry's help in developing the Assembly building campus as a historical heritage hub.

1 min
DDA Plans Hot-Air Balloon Rides at Four Locations
Delhiites will get to experience the thrill of hot-air balloon rides as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to launch the recreational activity at four locations in the city, officials said.

1 min
139 Drug Offenders Arrested Under ‘Operation Kavach-8.0’
Delhi Police has arrested 139 drug offenders and registered 133 cases under the NDPS Act as part of its ongoing “Operation Kavach-8.0”, an official on Friday said.

1 min
Delhi Police Nabs Fraudster Involved in Multi-Crore Real Estate Scam
A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a multi-crore housing scam in Navi Mumbai that duped thousands of investors in the national capital with false promises of land, high returns and fake government approvals, an official on Friday said.

1 min
J&K CM requests Union Rail Minister for more trains on Katra-Srinagar rail route
In light of the overwhelming public response to the recently launched Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar, JK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has formally requested the Union Ministry of Railways to introduce additional trains on the Katra-Srinagar rail route to meet high demand.

1 min
UP Chief Minister Yogi Inaugurates Gorakhpur Link Expressway
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the new Uttar Pradesh of the new India is making its new identity as the \"express-way state.\"

1 min
'Targeting hits root of independence': SC bar bodies deplore ED summons to senior lawyers
Supreme Court bar bodies SCBA and the SCAORA have condemned the ED notices to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal for their legal advice to clients, saying the \"disturbing trend\" hit the very foundation of legal profession.

1 min
Dhankhar Slams SC Over Emergency-Era Verdict, Says Darkest in Judicial History
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday slammed the Supreme Court for its verdict delivered during the Emergency, dubbing it as the \"darkest\" in the judicial history of the world.

1 min
PM not coming for welfare of Bihar but to seek votes: Kishor
Jan Suraaj Founder Prashant Kishor on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar, claiming it was not aimed at the state's development but solely focused on securing votes for the BJP-led NDA alliance.

1 min
Manipur Police Exchange Heavy Fire With Miscreants Following Firing Incident in Phubala
The Manipur police informed that the law-and-order situation in Manipur was generally normal in the past 24 hours except for a lone report of unprovoked firing in Bishnupur district, according to a press release.

1 min
Goyal's statement on India-ASEAN trade deal unwarranted: Cong's Anand Sharma
Former Union Commerce & Industry Minister of India, Anand Sharma, on Friday said in a statement that the statement by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on \"belittling India ASEAN Trade Agreements is unwarranted, ill-advised and unfortunate.\"

1 min
PM Modi Has Addressed Health With A Holistic View: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed health with a holistic view by initiating various schemes.

1 min
Swiss Bank Deposits by Indians Down Nearly 18%
Deposits of Indian customers in Swiss banks have declined by around 18 percent over the past decade, according to the latest figures released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB).

1 min
Air India bookings down 20 pc, fares dip up to 15 pc after Dreamliner crash
Bookings for Air India flights have declined by around 20 per cent on domestic as well as international routes while the average fares have dropped by 8-15 per cent in the aftermath of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash last week, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) President Ravi Gosain said on Friday.

1 min
IEA: India's Battery Investment Rising, Costs Still High
Battery storage investment in India is expected to cross USD 1 billion in 2025; however, high financing costs remain a challenge, according to a recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

1 min
India Assesses Trade Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict
According to the Commerce Ministry sources, the Commerce Secretary held a meeting with stakeholders from shipping and air-cargo sectors to discuss the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on India's trade and the actions needed to normalize it.

1 min
Petroleum Consumption in India Set to Surge 5.4% Yearly: PHDCCI
According to a recent report by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), India's petroleum product demand is forecast to increase by a CAGR of 5.37 per cent between 2025 and 2030, largely propelled by the manufacturing and transportation sectors.

1 min
Jefferies Flags Overvalued Midcap Stocks in India
According to a report by Jefferies, the Indian stock market is once again facing concerns around high valuations, particularly in the midcap segment.

1 min
India Holds Critical Position in Global Energy Transition
Ranked 4th among the world's five largest economies, India holds a critical position in shaping the global energy transition, not only due to its rapid economic growth but also because of its rising energy demand and increasing influence on global emissions and energy policy, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

1 min
Stock Market Surges, Nifty Soars Over 25K
Markets closed sharply higher on Friday, lifted by broad-based buying and positive technical signals across major sectors.

1 min
FY26 Air Travel Growth Unlikely to Stop Airline Losses: ICRA
The Indian aviation industry is expected to continue growing, with domestic air passenger traffic expected to grow by 7-10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in FY2026, reaching 175-181 million passengers, according to an ICRA report.

1 min
Trails of Indian Water Pots
The utilization of water pots in India represents a tangible intersection of culture, necessity, and environmental adaptation, revealing a rich tapestry of human ingenuity in response to water acquisition, storage, and transport challenges.

3 mins
Jako Rakhe Saiyaan Maar Sake Na Koi (Whom God protects, no one can kill)
The greatest miracle is the lone survivor, who emerged from that ball of fire, with just a few bruises and a limp! Against all odds, he emerged alive! How does one fathom destiny? No one knows what the future holds. Everything is so uncertain. We are all puppets in the hands of God.

4 mins
From Rice Grains To Temples: Painter Bhairulal Swarnkar's Legacy
In the vibrant lanes of Nawalgarh, Shekhawati—where grand havelis whisper tales of a glorious past—one man is quietly bringing back the soul of Indian heritage through his paintbrush.

3 mins
The veins of Rajasthan: Reviving lifelines with Vande Ganga
Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, this campaign has rekindled the spirit of collective responsibility and revitalized our most precious resource: water. His leadership reflects a rare blend of vision, cultural sensitivity, and administrative will.

3 mins
WILL RUSSIA JOIN THE ISRAEL-IRAN WAR IF US INTERVENES?
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasizes that even the mere consideration of direct military support for Israel by the U.S. could \"radically destabilize the entire situation\".

3 mins
Why did China warn British Navy over vessel HMS Spey's passage through the Taiwan Strait?
A fresh episode of maritime tension played out this week in the Taiwan Strait after HMS Spey, a British Royal Navy patrol vessel, sailed through the contested waters, prompting strong warnings from China.

2 mins
Why there are no free lunches, especially in White House
In an unprecedented move, President Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for a two-hour luncheon in the Cabinet Room of the White House—a gathering that departed from traditional protocol by involving a foreign military leader without accompanying civilian officials, signaling a deliberate and strategic outreach aimed at testing Pakistan's role in broader regional contingencies, especially if hostilities escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran.

2 mins
Israel warns Hezbollah against joining conflict
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon's Hezbollah to exercise caution on Friday, saying Israel's patience with \"terrorists\" who threaten it had worn thin.

1 min
Kremlin warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation
Washington would be making a serious mistake by launching an attack on Iran, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, warning that direct US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict would further destabilize the region, as reported by RT.

1 min
China, Pakistan, Bangladesh Hold Inaugural Trilateral Ministerial Meet
China, Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to advance cooperation based on the principles of good-neighbourliness, equality and mutual trust at the inaugural trilateral meeting of their foreign ministry officials.

1 min
Trump Sets 2-Week Deadline for Decision to Launch Strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has given his administration a two-week window to decide whether to launch military strikes against Iran, intensifying already heightened tensions in the Middle East as European powers scramble to broker a last-minute diplomatic solution.

1 min
Israeli Strikes Kill 44 in Gaza, UN Warns of Man-Made Drought
Israeli fire killed at least 44 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, many of whom had been trying to get food, local officials said, while the United Nations' children's agency warned of a looming man-made drought in the enclave as its water systems collapse.

1 min
Khamenei Faces Challenge as Israel Dismantles Iran's Military Core
Khamenei's grip weakens as Israel targets Iran's axis of resistance and nuclear capabilities simultaneously.
2 mins
Trump's Shifting Statements and Re-engagement with Pakistan: Securing US Interests in West Asia
This week, the conflict in the West Asian region has escalated significantly.

3 mins
Robert De Niro attends 'Tanvi The Great' US gala screening
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro attended the premiere of Anupam Kher directorial 'Tanvi The Great' in New York on Thursday.

1 min
Couldn't understand maths but it does not define me: Boman on what defines a person
Bollywood actor Boman Irani, known for his standout roles in 'Munna Bhai MBBS', '3 Idiots', and 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', has been vocal about his childhood struggles with dyslexia.

1 min
Son of Sardaar 2 to Hit Big Screen on July 25
\"Son of Sardaar 2\", starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, is set to release in theatres on July 25.

1 min
Umer Nisar Aims to Revive Kashmir's Cinema Industry Post Pahalgam
Assistant Director Umer Nisar shared his intent to revive the film industry in Kashmir following the terror attack in Pahalgam, a prominent tourist destination, through his short film 'Tasrufdar: Gins of Kashmir'.

1 min
Munawar, Krystle D'Souza Share Experience of Working in 'First Copy'
Comedian Munawar Faruqui and actress Krystle D'Souza shared their experience of working in the OTT series 'First Copy', which is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player.

1 min
From side hustle to empire: Lessons from women who turned passion into profit
In a world where perception is power and narrative drives influence, women in communication are no longer just shaping stories; they are the story.
2 mins
Indian women are redefining global travel — One sustainable journey at a time
The new generation of Indian travellers seems to have evolved with autonomy and inquisitiveness; the new kind of traveller considers purpose just as much as a passport stamp.

2 mins
DIVORCED, NOT DONE: INDIAN WOMEN SAY ‘I DO’ AGAIN
WOMAN WISE

3 mins
From seeking peace, to becoming a peaceful being
Come summer and urbanites head to beaches, mountains, and forests to get away from it all. Retreating into nature helps us experience peace, for some time. But for how long are we able to sustain that peace in the midst of everyday life? Is it possible to develop a mind that is always at peace?

2 mins
Polarize, Balance, or Blend?
At this time in the world, we see polarizing energies separating our human family into opposing factions and groupings.

2 mins
POSTURES OF THE MIND
An alert, awake, and conscious mind is an upright, open mental posture, which means the soul is open to learning and growing, expanding its horizons; confident to tackle anything. It is a posture of self-respect and self-awareness.

3 mins
Disappointing start by Aditi Ashok in PGA Championship
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok endured another rough start at a Major as she began the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East with a disappointing 9-over 81 that had no birdies.
1 min
Rayhan Thomas shoots 64 to lie seventh on day 1
Rayhan Thomas equalled his best first round score of the season with a 6-under 64 and was tied seventh at the end of the first day of the Wichita Open here.

1 min
Ajeetesh Sandhu plays steady first round, lies 13th in Morocco
Marrakech, India's Ajeetesh Sandhu started his week at the Morocco Rising Stars event with a bogey-free round of 4-under 68 and was tied 13th after the first day here.
1 min
India Archers Bag 9 Medals, Lose 5 Finals in Asia Cup
India's junior archers returned with nine medals — two gold, six silver, and one bronze — from the Asia Cup Leg 2 here on Friday.

1 min
FIH Hockey Pro League: India vs Belgium next
India's outing in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 hasn't gone as per the script.

2 mins
India Tops Doping Charts With 213 Positive Cases In 2023
India's doping woes came to the fore once again with the country topping the World Anti-Doping Agency's 2023 testing figures among countries which analysed 5,000 or more samples even as the sports ministry promised an \"aggressive clean-up\" and an amended Anti-Doping Act after addressing objections from the WADA.

1 min
Amandeep Drall shoots 8-under 64 to take lead in Czech Ladies Open
Indian golfer Amandeep Drall made a stunning start to the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open, carding a brilliant 8-under 64 to grab the opening-round lead.
1 min
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