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News This Week: Assam Floods, CJP Campaign, FIFA Row, Vijay Divorce & RBI Rates
- •Assam's flood situation remains critical with the death toll reaching 97 and over 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts; Golaghat is the worst-hit.
- •The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) announced a nationwide outreach campaign, ‘Kya Bolti Public’, focusing on constitutional values and social justice, following NEET paper leak protests.
- •FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced criticism over a proposed $20 billion commercialisation plan for World Cup revenues, raising concerns about governance and transparency.
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's wife Sangeetha withdrew her divorce petition, bringing an end to the high-profile legal case.
- •The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but warned of El Niño risks impacting monsoon patterns, food prices, and agricultural output.
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The flood situation in Assam remains grim, with the death toll climbing to 97 after two more fatalities were reported from the Golaghat and Udalguri districts. Over 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts are still affected by the ongoing deluge, with Golaghat emerging as the worst-hit district.
Following its Jantar Mantar protest over the NEET paper leak issue, the Cockroach Janata Party announced a nationwide grassroots campaign titled “Kya Bolti Public” starting in September. The campaign will focus on public engagement and constitutional values, drawing inspiration from leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, BR Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi.
The Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining its focus on balancing inflation control with economic growth. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that El Niño poses a key risk factor that could impact monsoon patterns, food prices, and agricultural output.
