Evening Briefing: Kharge Criticizes Modi Over Manipur Violence; BJP Responds to Mamata’s Conspiracy Claims; and More

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “abject failure” in addressing the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. Kharge expressed frustration on X, questioning why Modi has not taken effective steps to end the violence that has intensified since May of the previous year, with recent attacks involving drones and rockets. The violence has recently claimed the life of a former soldier who accidentally crossed into a conflict zone.

In response to allegations by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed claims of a central government conspiracy regarding the public outcry over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The horrific incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 has sparked widespread protests, with the case currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

On the entertainment front, Akshay Kumar returns to the patriotic action-thriller genre with his new film Sky Force. Directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, the film recounts India’s retaliatory strike on the Sargodha airbase during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the movie features an ensemble cast including Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, and Veer Pahariya.

In other news, unresolved childhood trauma can persist into adulthood, impacting personal and professional aspects of life. Addressing these issues is essential for healing and personal growth.

Finally, Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has been downgraded to a tropical depression after causing significant damage in northern Vietnam. Despite its reduced intensity, the storm continues to pose risks of flooding and landslides as it moves westward.

News by Prime Time Today