Over 4 lakh appeals and complaints are pending under the Right to Information Act as of June 30. Backlog has grown due to vacant positions and slow case disposal. Maharashtra has the highest pending cases. Several information commissions have been defunct, including Jharkhand, Telangana, Goa, and Tripura, affecting citizens' access to information.
Boris Johnson discusses his meetings with Narendra Modi, from their initial meeting in London to his efforts to persuade India to reduce dependence on Russia. He describes India's historical stance on non-alignment and military ties with Russia, and includes a private conversation with Queen Elizabeth about India's relations with Russia.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of SFJ, designated as a terrorist by India, releases a video threatening to initiate independence movements in multiple Indian states and claims Arunachal Pradesh for China. He vows to use Canadian and American laws to destabilize India by 2047.
Omar Abdullah of the National Conference is set to stake his claim to form Jammu & Kashmir's first elected government since its union territory status, with support from 49 MLAs, including Congress. The decision follows a crucial party meeting and amidst concerns of potential defections reminiscent of past political upheavals. Congress's weakened position remains a focal point.
The Indian government has approved a major project to build two nuclear-powered submarines and acquire 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US, costing around Rs 68,000 crore, to counter China's regional activities. The submarines and drones will enhance India's intelligence, surveillance, and defensive capabilities.
Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami of CPI(M) wins his fifth consecutive term in Kulgam constituency, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Sayar Reshi. Tarigami received 33,390 votes while Reshi got 25,639 votes. Tarigami, who is supported by various parties except BJP, has held this seat since 1996. National Conference did not field a candidate this time.
BSP chief Mayawati attributes the party's poor performance in the Haryana assembly election to the 'casteist' attitude of the state's Jat community. She urges them to change their mindset, noting that Jats in Uttar Pradesh have largely overcome casteism.
Abdul Jabbar said, "All the arrangements for the counting as per ECI guidelines have been prepared. This includes the setting up of tables, the process of counting postal ballots. Additionally all the preparations for the security has also been set. The counting is going to take place in a very peaceful manner."