In a bold statement, Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party declared that he foresees Narendra Modi's tenure as prime minister coming to an end within the next year. He attributed this prediction to the crumbling of the system that Modi once controlled, stating that it is now internally shaken and collapsing.
The assertion was made during an event organized by the Adivasi Congress, where tribal leaders from across the country were in attendance. In other news, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in India for a five-day visit, focusing on expanding energy cooperation and exploring ways to diversify crude oil procurement. Additionally, contaminated water in nine societies in Ahmedabad led to 50 residents falling ill with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
Meanwhile, a heartwarming display of community spirit was witnessed in Malviya Nagar, where Muslim residents joined authorities in firefighting efforts and administered CPR to individuals rescued from a fatal hotel fire. In a separate development, nearly 150 individuals with criminal records in Ghaziabad sought forgiveness from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, vowing to leave behind a life of crime as part of a police rehabilitation initiative.
The Delhi Police issued a lookout circular against the owner of the hotel building where a tragic fire claimed 21 lives, ensuring that the accused do not flee abroad. Moreover, the Congress appointed B K Hariprasad as the new president of its Karnataka unit, succeeding D K Shivakumar. Finally, the rupee depreciated by 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar, attributed to the US Trade Representative proposing additional duties on Indian imports and other economic factors.
