Dhaka School Jet Crash Kills 19 V.S. Achuthanandan Dies at 101
In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Monsoon Session of Parliament, calling it a 'Vijay Utsav' to celebrate achievements like Operation Sindoor and advancements in defence and space. However, the session quickly descended into chaos, with the Lok Sabha adjourned due to opposition protests over the Pahalgam terror attack and other issues. Still, the Rajya Sabha passed key bills, including the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025.
Veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan passed away at 101. A founding member of the party, he was widely respected for his anti-corruption stance and dedication to leftist ideology.
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Explained: The border dispute, and the Hindu temples at the heart of deadly Cambodia-Thailand clashes
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