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Bail to Rahul Gandhi in defamation case for linking Gauri Lankesh murder to RSS

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Bail to Rahul Gandhi in defamation case for linking Gauri Lankesh murder to RSS

Former Congress president and MP from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi was today (Thursday, July 4) granted bail by a Mumbai court after he pleaded ‘not guilty’ in a defamation case filed by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist for allegedly linking the organisation to the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in 2017, PTI reported.

Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, who is also named in the defamation case and pleaded ‘not guilty’, was similarly granted bail.

The bail came on a surety of Rs15,000 given by former parliamentarian Eknath Gaikwad on behalf of Rahul Gandhi, according to ANI.

A day before, Rahul Gandhi formally quit as Congress president, releasing a letter to CWC to this effect. After getting the bail today, he said, “It is a battle of ideology. I stand with the poor, the farmers. Aakraman ho rahahai, maza aa rahahai (attack is taking place and I am enjoying it.”

Gandhi said he will now engage in the ‘ideological fight’ with BJP and RSS with 10 times more vigour than he did during the last five years. “I am with the poor, farmers and labourers. This fight (against BJP and RSS) will continue. And I will continue this fight with 10 times more vigour than I did during the last five years,” he said.

The complainant in the defamation case, RSS worker Dhrutiman Joshi,claimed that within 24 hours of Lankesh’smurder, Rahul Gandhi told reporters that “anybody who speaks against the ideology of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and RSS is pressured, beaten, attacked and even killed.”

The petitioner alleged that CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury had also claimed the RSS ideology and workers were responsible for the murder. Yechury was also summoned by the court in February.

Today, the court read out to Rahul Gandhi and Sitaram Yechury the complaint and asked if they were pleading guilty or not guilty to the charges levelled against them.

The two leaders, who pleaded not guilty, will now face trial during which the court would record their statements and that of the complainant and other witnesses.

“Gandhi honoured the summons issued against him by this court. He has pleaded not guilty which means he will face trial. The court has posted the matter for further hearing on September 22,” Gandhi’s lawyer Kushal Mor said.

The court granted Gandhi and Yechury bail and also granted them permanent exemption from appearance before it during hearings in the case. Gandhi and Yechury then signed necessary documents and left the court premises.

Lankesh, a journalist who was known for her strident views against Hindutva politics, was killed at her home in Bengaluru by unidentified gunmen on September 5, 2017. Her murder sparked protests around the country and was seen by many as another in a spate of attacks that targeted activists and writers critical of Hindutva outfits.

In November, a Special Investigation Team of the Karnataka Police said Lankesh’s killers were linked to Hindutva organisation Sanatan Sanstha and her murder was part of an “organised crime”. The Indian Express reported the SIT chargesheet mentioned that the killers were trained by accused in Malegaon blast case. It needs to be clarified that Pragya Thakur’s name was not among those mentioned.

Rahul Gandhi has also been named in a defamation case filed by another RSS worker for claiming that the Sangh was responsible for Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination. The Congress leader made the statement during a rally in Maharashtra before the 2014 General Elections. The case is pending at the magistrate’s court in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra. In 2015, Gandhi turned down the Supreme Court’s offer to express regret in order to get the defamation suit quashed. He stood by his remarks when he appeared before the Bhiwandi court in November 2016 but was granted bail.

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There are five different cases for which Rahul will have to appear in courts across the country to defend statements he made against BJP and RSS while campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls, said a media report.

Rahul has to appear next before a Patna court on July 6 in connection with a defamation case filed against him by deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi for asking “why all thieves have Modi as their title (surnames)”.

Rahul will appear before an Ahmedabad court on July 9 for his “murder accused” reference to BJP chief Amit Shah, while on July 12, he will appear before another Gujarat court in criminal defamation suits filed by the Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank and its chairman. On July 24, Rahul is scheduled to appear before a Surat court, for allegedly defaming the entire Modi community by saying all “Modis are thieves”.

Congress tweets ‘RSS for Dummies’

While Rahul Gandhi faces cases  for ‘defaming’ RSS, the Congress today posted a series of tweets, including a one-minute video, claiming the RSS has ‘consistently participated in anti-India activities’.

“Think you know what the RSS is all about, think again. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has consistently participated in anti-India activities, including pledging loyalty to the British, instigating violence & assassinating Mahatma Gandhi,” the tweet said.

The one-minute video titled RSS for Dummies claimed that RSS founder ‘KB Hedgewar ordered the Sangh not to participate in Satyagraha’. “Sangh leaders encouraged members to join the British civic guard… RSS’ non-participation in India’s Independence was complimented by their British masters… The Sangh opposed our national flag! Anti-national, much? Nathuram Godse shot and killed Gandhi,” the video claims.

In the video, Congress has also alleged that the RSS treats Manusmruti ‘bigger’ than the Constitution of India.

The post also comes a day after Gandhi stepped down as Congress president taking responsibility of the debacle his party faced in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. But beyond admitting his failure in leading the party, Gandhi, in his four-page letter, also blamed the RSS for succeeding in its mission to capture India’s institutions’.

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“Our democracy has been fundamentally weakened… There is a real danger that from now on, the election will go from being a determinant of India’s future to a mere ritual… This capture of power will result in unimaginable levels of violence and pain for India. Farmers, unemployed youngsters, women, tribals, Dalits and minorities are going to suffer the most. The impact on our economy and the nation’s reputation is going to be devastating,” Gandhi said in his resignation letter.

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Kerala LSS USS result 2026: Official website slow? Check how to download scorecard online

The Kerala CM Kids LSS USS result 2026 has been declared online. Here is a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and step-by-step process to download your scorecard if the official portal bpekerala.in is down or unresponsive.

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The Kerala Public Examination Section has officially announced the Kerala CM Kids LSS and USS result 2026. The scorecard link is live for candidates who sat for the scholarship eligibility examinations conducted in February 2026.

However, shortly after the declaration, several students and parents encountered difficulties trying to log onto the main portal, bpekerala.in. Due to a massive surge in simultaneous traffic from eager candidates, the official website has experienced temporary server slowdowns, loading delays, and intermittent error screens. Media reports indicate that the portal might stay slow during peak hours, but authorities ensure that the result data is perfectly safe and live online.

👉 Click Here to Check Kerala LSS USS Result 2026

Why the Kerala LSS USS result website is slow

Technical glitches right after a major result declaration are quite common due to infrastructural limitations during peak traffic. Some of the primary factors contributing to the current loading errors include:

  • High visitor traffic: Thousands of students trying to load the homepage simultaneously.
  • Server overload: Simultaneous database requests leading to temporary unresponsive servers.
  • Mobile compatibility limitations: Heavy traffic coupled with certain mobile browsers causing slow rendering times.

Step-by-step guide to download Kerala LSS USS result 2026

If you are experiencing slow loading speeds on the primary web server, you can carefully try the following steps to download your marksheet:

  • Step 1: Navigate to the official website at bpekerala.in and let the landing page load completely without interrupting.
  • Step 2: Find and click on the link labeled “CM Kids LSS USS Result 2026” or head directly to the dedicated “Results” tab on the interface.
  • Step 3: Enter your accurate credentials, which include your Registration Number and Date of Birth (formatted as DD/MM/YYYY), precisely as mentioned in your original hall ticket.
  • Step 4: Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button. If the screen takes time to process, avoid refreshing multiple times as it can block your session.
  • Step 5: Once your breakdown of scores appears on the dashboard, download the digital copy or capture a screenshot, then print a physical copy for any future administrative or school needs.

Alternative links and troubleshooting tips

If bpekerala.in fails to open entirely, candidates are advised not to panic. A backup official digital platform has been set up to ease the main server load. Students can log into pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in to access mirrored links for checking their LSS and USS scholarship scores.

Additionally, you can follow these easy technical fixes to bypass server bottlenecks:

  • Clear browser data: Empty your browser cache or open the link using an Incognito/Private window.
  • Change connectivity: Switch your internet connection from mobile data to a stable Wi-Fi connection, or vice versa, to reset data routing.
  • Switch your browser: Try alternative web browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome instead of default system web viewers.
  • Check during off-peak windows: Wait for about 15 to 30 minutes and re-attempt during non-peak windows when server traffic naturally drops down.

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Satellite imagery shows major cloud surge across India, weather alerts issued for multiple states

A massive collision between hot summer air and shifting moisture zones has triggered a yellow weather alert across India’s northern states, while southern regions prepare for an early monsoon burst.

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The weather dynamics over the Indian subcontinent are experiencing a dramatic shift. Recent thermal infrared space data has captured a massive atmospheric disturbance moving over the upper regions of Northern India, prompting weather authorities to declare warning alerts for several regions. Simultaneously, signs of seasonal wind shifts are rapidly accelerating in the southern parts of the country.

Himalayan states on alert for heavy downpours

According to data released by the state meteorological body, a yellow alert has been activated across various Himalayan states due to an eastward-moving weather system that is triggering unstable atmospheric conditions. Advanced INSAT-3DS tracking imagery shows a giant, spiral-shaped cloud cover spreading extensively over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Media reports confirm that these dense, cold cloud formations are the result of an active western disturbance colliding with hot pre-monsoon air masses over Northern India. The distinct bright white bands observed in the satellite visuals represent heavily developed thunderclouds. Experts warn that these formations have the capacity to trigger severe localized rain, heavy lightning, and intense hailstorms in the affected mountain zones.

Southern India braces for early monsoon arrival

While the northern mountains handle shifting cloud patterns, a completely different weather system is gathering strength in Southern India. Deep convective cloud formations are accumulating rapidly over the Arabian Sea, specifically near Lakshadweep and the Kerala coastline.

This specific cloud pattern points to an active surge of moisture moving from the equatorial Indian Ocean directly into the southern mainland, which serves as a major indicator that the southwest monsoon is arriving ahead of schedule. Official forecasts note that the onset of the seasonal rains could happen as early as May 26, bypassing the traditional June 1 timeline. This would stand out as one of the earliest recorded monsoon arrivals in recent years.

Intense heatwave collides with incoming moist air

The upcoming seasonal transition has sparked a complex environmental situation. Even as these rain systems intensify, large areas of Central and Northwest India continue to struggle under severe heatwave conditions.

This severe clash between the scorching, dry continental air over the central plains and the incoming moist marine currents is actively fueling violent, sudden thunderstorm activities further north. Analysts monitoring the real-time satellite maps observe a massive atmospheric tug-of-war, with heavy cloud shields expanding over both the Himalayan range and the Arabian Sea, signaling the official end of peak summer conditions across the nation. Looking ahead, authorities have issued warnings for isolated heavy to very heavy precipitation over Kerala between May 28 and June 3 as the moisture currents consolidate.

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No uniform civil code provisions will be imposed on tribals, clarifies Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured tribal communities that the proposed Uniform Civil Code will not interfere with their customs, urging them not to be misled by misinformation.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday declared that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not impact tribal populations in any manner. He called upon the community to stay vigilant against “conspiracies” and misinformation circulating on the subject.

Addressing the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam—a tribal conclave organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch at the Red Fort grounds to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Birsa Munda—Shah stated that specific provisions have been implemented in states ruled by the ruling party to exclude tribal communities from the scope of the code.

Clarification on customs and traditions

The Home Minister highlighted that a deliberate narrative has emerged suggesting the proposed legislation would strip tribal societies of their distinct culture, traditions, and customary lifestyles.

He explicitly clarified that the central government has no intention of forcing UCC regulations upon tribal or Vanvasi communities. Shah pointed out that where regional administrations have initiated the code, care has been taken by the leadership to ensure that indigenous populations remain fully outside its jurisdiction. He requested attendees to disseminate this assurance deeply into forest zones and rural villages to erase lingering apprehensions.

Focus on security and community development

Beyond the legislative framework, Shah detailed the progress made toward curbing internal security threats, stating that the nation is steadily advancing toward eradicating Naxalism entirely. He noted that violent disruptions had severely restricted progress in these belts for decades, leading to the loss of thousands of tribal lives. According to the minister, regional stability will now pave the way for accelerated development across remote hills and forests.

The address also covered constitutional rights regarding personal faith. Shah mentioned that the original framework of the Constitution grants every citizen the dignity to practice their traditional beliefs without facing coercion, temptation, or material inducement for religious conversion.

Reflecting on financial allocations, the minister criticized earlier political administrations for keeping tribal welfare funding low. He underscored that the current administration under Prime Minister Narendra Modi significantly elevated the dedicated tribal budget from a previous Rs 28,000 crore to Rs 1.54 lakh crore. Terming the vast gathering a historical movement for cultural preservation, Shah described the societal awakening as a major step toward safeguarding tribal heritage for future generations.

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