Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a ₹15,000 crore financial package for Andhra Pradesh aimed at advancing the construction of its capital city, Amaravati, and bolstering overall state development. Addressing Parliament during the budget session, Sitharaman underscored the government's commitment to fulfilling obligations outlined in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a diplomatic tour, starting with Moscow on July 8 and 9 for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, followed by a significant visit to Austria on July 9 and 10.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a sharp rebuke to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his speech in the Lok Sabha, branding him as ‘balak buddhi’ (a grown man with a child's mind) and accusing him of staging drama to elicit sympathy. Responding to Gandhi's recent remarks in Parliament, PM Modi dismissed them as calculated attempts to gain public sympathy through contrived grievances.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar accused Rahul Gandhi of “attacking Hindus” following the Congress leader’s fierce critique of the BJP in Lok Sabha on Monday. Taking a jab at the Congress party’s politics, Jaishankar also referenced Gandhi's past remarks about the Indian Army and his act of tearing up an ordinance in Parliament.
In the 18th Lok Sabha, where the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi fell short of a majority with 240 seats, the party has chosen Om Birla as the next Speaker of the Lower House. Birla met with Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday, a day before the election for the Lok Sabha Speaker.