Continued violence in Manipur has raised concerns among the Meitei diaspora, who fear it might impact India’s development progress ahead of the G-20 Summit. Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP promise electricity bill waivers and free education in Rajasthan as part of their election campaign. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge forms the Central Election Committee for upcoming Assembly elections, and a debate emerges over Sanatana Dharma comments by Udhayanidhi Stalin.
The government suggests establishing a technical committee to evaluate the carrying capacity of 13 Himalayan States due to recurring landslides. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud questions the elevation of Article 370’s status in a Constitution Bench hearing. The Himachal Pradesh Assembly monsoon session is expected to be contentious. In other news, Russia welcomes Indian tourists post-COVID, and President Macron addresses global partitioning at the G-20.
Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin to revive a wartime Ukraine grain export deal, and India advances in the Asia Cup with a win over Nepal. Additionally, India prepares to announce its Cricket World Cup squad, with some players likely to miss out.