Morning Digest | Congress to move Supreme Court after Gujarat HC refuses to stay Rahul Gandhi’s conviction; BBC gets fresh summons over Modi documentary, and more
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Congress to move Supreme Court after Gujarat High Court refuses to stay Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
The Congress on July 7 announced that it will move the Supreme Court after the Gujarat High Court refused to stay Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in the Modi surname case and pointed out that no court had ever handed out the maximum punishment in the 162-year history of the Indian Penal Code.
BBC gets fresh summons over Modi documentary
Delhi’s Rohini Court on July 7 issued fresh notices to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Wikimedia Foundation and U.S.-based digital library Internet Archive in a defamation case over the two-part documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Central forces pour in as West Bengal gets set to vote in panchayat polls
West Bengal is set to go to the polls on July 8 to elect 73,887 panchayat representatives, in a high-stakes contest that is being seen as a critical indicator during the run-up to next year’s general election. Though 822 companies of Central forces were set to be deployed in the polls, only 585 had arrived in the State by Friday afternoon.
Centre holds back-door talks with Kuki groups in New Delhi
Australian bowling quartet of Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, and Lyon make history with 500 Test wickets together.
KL Rahul's controversial dismissal in India vs. Australia Test sparks debate among former players and umpires.
Prime Minister Modi strengthens India-Caribbean cricket bond during historic visit to Guyana, meeting with prominent cricket personalities.
Debutants Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy feature in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener against Australia.
Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025, showcasing capability in major sporting events.
Jasprit Bumrah, the professor of fast bowling, takes on the challenge of leading India in a Test series against Australia.
Qatar and India prepare for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers 2025 with focus on shooting and defense, aiming for victory.
Indian carrom team returns triumphant from World Cup in San Francisco, with Rashmi Kumari praising champions Srinivas and Khazima.
Pat Cummins exudes quiet confidence as he hopes to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from India in upcoming Test series.
Bumrah and Cummins lead India and Australia in a thrilling Test series showdown, promising high-octane cricket action.
India's stand-in skipper Bumrah confident as team faces Australia in Test series, leaving baggage of NZ defeat behind.