Senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal on Thursday told a press conference here that while Gandhi is making such allegations such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were "directly involved" in a "biggest stock market scam" and accused him of hatching a conspiracy to mislead the investors, out of frustration following the opposition's defeat in the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Modi was working to make India the third largest economy. However, an application has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Union Government and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEB)I to submit a detailed report on the Share Market crash and the loss of investors after the Lok Sabha 2024 Polls Results. Advocate Vishal Tiwari stated that a significant crash in Share Market was observed after the Lok Sabha polls 2024 Results. Taking the support of media news, he said that the loss was nearly 20 lac crores.

As diplomatic tensions between Canada and India deteriorate, a new report by a Canadian parliamentary panel has concluded that India is the second biggest foreign threat to Canada’s democracy after China. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government takes the matter of foreign interference “very seriously.” The report was submitted to Trudeau’s Office in May but was tabled in the Canadian Parliament this week. The report described China as “clearly the most prolific actor” in the context of foreign interference in Canadian democracy. Iran and Pakistan were also mentioned in the report. Canada has also accused India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and New Delhi has called the accusations baseless and absurd.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi granted bail in a defamation case by BJP Karnataka unit. Complaint accused Congress of defaming BJP by alleging price-fixing for state postings, including Rs 2,500 crore for CM post and Rs 500 crore for minister post, leading to corruption. Karnataka Congress chief and CM also granted bail earlier.

The BJP is said to have set a limit on senior cabinet positions after its allies reaffirmed their commitment to the alliance under Modi's leadership. According to sources, the BJP is unlikely to make concessions to the NDA on at least six important ministries. The Railway, Home, Finance, Defense, Law, and Information Technology are these ministries.

The Saffron Party is not happy about a recent demand from NDA ally TDP for the position of NDA convener, which has been circulating in the political corridors of the nation's capital since late Wednesday evening. This demand comes amid rumors of potential demands for other ministries.

The Russian president and foreign minister have recognised the Afghan Taliban as a new reality and real power, and the Taliban hopes to be recognised. The complex history of Russian involvement in Afghanistan can be traced back to the Soviet era, characterised by Moscow's military occupation during the Cold War. Amidst the chaos and unpredictability that ensued from the fall of Kabul in 2021, Russia has emerged as a key player, showcasing a profound shift in its approach by embracing the Taliban regime. This strategic pivot is a momentous juncture in Russia's foreign policy, signifying a departure from its conventional stance towards Afghanistan. Russia's approach towards Afghanistan has undergone a notable transformation. Unlike many other nations that swiftly shuttered their embassies after Kabul's collapse in 2021, the Russian Embassy remained operational, symbolising a readiness to engage with the new power holders in Afghanistan.

Pro-Khalistani radical preacher Amritpal Singh seems all set to enter the Lok Sabha. His supporters rejoiced on Tuesday as he won the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary seat, defeating Congress’s Kulbir Singh Zira by a margin of 1,97,120 votes. However, central agencies are concerned about his victory as he faces stringent National Security Act (NSA) charges while sitting in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail. A central intelligence agency previously warned about Amritpal’s Lok Sabha candidacy, citing potential support from anti-national groups. “Khalistani entities, especially Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, have been advocating for the Khalistani referendum, which may gain momentum after Amritpal Singh’s victory.

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, PM Modi's BJP secured 240 seats, 32 short of the majority mark. However, with allies, they reached 293 seats, forming a minority government. This marks Modi's third consecutive term, second only to Jawaharlal Nehru, who secured an outright majority in his third election in 1962.

Mahua Moitra, the fiery leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), who emerged victorious from the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat, speaks exclusively with India Today on her party's win in West Bengal, the Lok Sabha outcomes, and other matters.

Amritpal Singh, a radical Sikh preacher, and Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, the son of an Indira Gandhi assassin, have entered Parliament for the first time. Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa prevailed in Faridkot by 70,053 votes over AAP candidate Karamjit Singh Anmol, while Singh defeated Congress candidate Kulbuir Singh Zira by a margin of 1,97,120 votes in the Khadoor Sahib.