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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 102nd episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat, discussed the significance of June 25 as a dark period in India's history due to the imposition of the Emergency in 1975. He emphasized the atrocities committed during that time on those supporting democracy, stating that India, as the mother of democracy, holds democratic values and the Constitution supreme.

In a controversial turn of events, SG Suryah, the state secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu, has been arrested by Madurai police for a tweet criticizing a CPI(M) Member of Parliament (MP), Su Venkatesan. The arrest has sparked criticism from the BJP, highlighting concerns of curtailed free speech and an alleged "anti-democratic trend" in the state.

In a shocking turn of events, a mob stormed the residence of Union Minister of State for External Affairs, RK Ranjan Singh, in Imphal's Kongba area, setting it ablaze with petrol bombs late on Thursday night. The incident occurred amidst ongoing ethnic violence in the region, although the minister and his family were fortunately not present at the time.

In a significant development, India's Defence Ministry has granted approval for the acquisition of Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) drones from the United States. The decision comes just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the US, during which he is expected to discuss bilateral relations and strategic partnerships with US President Joe Biden. The final decision on the drone deal will be made by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has put forward the idea of holding Lok Sabha elections earlier than scheduled, potentially within this year itself. His comments come ahead of the Opposition unity meet set to take place in Patna on June 23.

In a devastating incident that unfolded on Tuesday around 12 pm, a petrol tanker overturned on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, resulting in the loss of four lives and leaving two others injured. The catastrophic accident occurred when the tanker collided with a rock, leading to a fiery inferno that engulfed the scene.