As the nation looked to the skies, citizens from Ladakh to Tamil Nadu witnessed a rare celestial event: a total lunar eclipse. The Earth’s shadow began enveloping the moon at 9:57 PM, and despite some areas experiencing monsoon weather, the eclipse was visible. The moon turned a copper-red hue during the total eclipse at 11:01 PM.
Amidst these cosmic events, India faced various challenges and developments:
1. **Lunar Eclipse Across the Nation:** The total lunar eclipse was a significant event, visible across India despite weather conditions in certain regions. This celestial spectacle captivated the country.
2. **Flooding in Several States:** Heavy rains and flooding have caused widespread damage across numerous states. Rivers like the Yamuna and Ganga are at dangerous levels in Uttar Pradesh, while Punjab and Haryana are also experiencing severe flooding.
3. **Vice Presidential Election:** The upcoming election is viewed as a power play between the NDA and the INDIA alliance. The NDA candidate is predicted to win due to the current distribution of parliamentary votes.
4. **Prime Minister’s Workshop:** Narendra Modi addressed BJP MPs during a workshop, emphasizing the importance of the GST reforms and encouraging engagement with the public.
5. **Opposition’s Appeal:** B. Sudarshan Reddy, the opposition candidate for Vice President, called on MPs to vote based on national interests rather than party lines.
6. **Trump’s Tariff Strategy:** A former Indian diplomat suggests that Donald Trump may be softening his stance on India due to the limited impact of tariffs.
7. **Kejriwal’s Demand:** Arvind Kejriwal urged Prime Minister Modi to impose a 75% tariff on US imports in response to American tariffs on Indian exports.
8. **Dabangg Director’s Comments:** Director Abhinav Kashyap criticized Salman Khan.
9. **India Wins Hockey:** The Indian hockey team defeated South Korea to win the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup.
10. **Skoda Offers:** Skoda Auto India announced limited-time pricing benefits on various car models.