Breaking News Today Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Kanhaiya Kumar lead Congress's 'Palayan Roko, Naukari Do' Padyatra in Begusarai

People of Bihar have always shown new direction to India, confident they would do it again this time, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress will conduct X-ray of India through caste census for benefit of socially backward classes; RSS, BJP against it, says Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

Speaking at Samvidhan Suraksha Sammelan in Patna, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "People say that the Constitution was drafted in 1947. However, I believe that this Constitution is thousands of years old, and it includes thoughts of Ambedkar ji, Pule ji, Gandhi ji, Nehru ji, Guru Nanak ji and Kabir. The Constitution contains the thoughts of those whom India respects."

"Just as Tejashwi Yadav was the face for Chief Minister from the Mahagathbandhan in 2020, similarly in 2025, Tejashwi Yadav is the face for Chief Minister from the INDIA alliance. There is no confusion regarding the face here, no ifs or buts...Elections are to be held in Bihar this year itself, and every party and its leaders are preparing for it. Rahul Gandhi has come to Bihar for the third time. Why are the opponents troubled by this? The entire NDA is scared of the Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav duo," said RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari,

As LS LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is visiting Begusarai today, Union Minister and Begusarai MP Giriraj Singh says, "He should first check his migration. He should come, take a tour, create confusion, but he should see the difference in Bihar prior to 2005 and after 2005. There has been uplifting of infrastructure, roads were made, employment was created, 8 lakh people got job. He is going to Begusarai, his father (Rajiv Gandhi) told about petrochemicals industry in 1985, Modi government made refinery, petrochemical industries are being made. What he will see? He hates saffron, that is why he chose white colour."

BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Before Rahul Gandhi wears a white t-shirt and begins his 'palayan roko Naukri do' campaign in Bihar, he must tell by wearing which colour t-shirt he will go to Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka to stop inflation, loot and to provide promised government jobs. In Karnataka, atrocities are being committed against women; he should go there to stop rapes; in Telangana, he should go and stop the cutting of forests and protect students from being beaten up by Revanth Reddy's lead govt.Why did migration happen in Bihar? Who is the father of 'jungle raj'? Lalu Yadav. It was during his tenure 'katta factories' were opened up in Bihar instead of schools and colleges.He (Rahul Gandhi) should first break alliance with them (RJD) and then talk about jobs."

On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bihar visit, JD(U) leader Rajeev Ranjan Prasad says, "Rahul Gandhi's Bihar visit is beyond (my) understanding. He has done multiple experiments which have backfired - removing state Congress president and the party spokesperson. Even the RJD is not happy about the current situation. INDIA alliance has completely collapsed; their alliance has also collapsed in Bihar and only a formal announcement remains."

On Rahul Gandhi's Bihar visit, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal says, "Rahul Gandhi has gone to Bihar to search for his political ground, but the question is that there are other parties of the INDI alliance there too, Tejashwi Yadav and others. Whose ground will Rahul Gandhi cut into? That’s the big question, and we all know that when their political interests align, they all stand together; otherwise, they are against each other."

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is left for Bihar to participate in the ‘Palayan Roko Naukri Do’ Yatra led by NSUI national in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar. The padyatra aims to highlight the issues of youth unemployment and migration. Gandhi’s participation underscores Congress’s focus on youth-related concerns. He is also scheduled to address a public meeting in Patna later in the day as part of the party’s outreach in the state.

Ahmedabad faces intense heat as temperatures climb to 43°C, significantly above normal levels. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, warning of ongoing heatwave conditions and advising residents to limit outdoor exposure, stay hydrated, and take safety measures. With no immediate relief in sight, health officials are emphasizing caution, especially for vulnerable groups. The scorching weather is part of a broader heatwave pattern affecting multiple regions across Gujarat.

In Telangana, students and civil society groups opposed the auction of 400 acres of forest land near the University of Hyderabad, leading the state government to cancel the plan and propose a 2,000-acre eco-park instead. The University may be moved to a “Future City” with ₹1,000 crore support. Meanwhile, a law student filed a PIL in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a national commission for retired defence personnel and their families.

The IMD has forecast hot and humid weather for Mumbai and nearby areas including Thane, Raigad, and Palghar until Wednesday, with temperatures expected to rise 4°C or more above the normal, causing heatwave-like discomfort; on Sunday, Santacruz recorded 33.8°C and Colaba 33.7°C, both above seasonal averages, as dry northwesterly winds and high humidity continue without any expected rainfall, prompting officials to advise citizens to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activity during peak hours.

Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, prompting the IMD to issue a yellow alert as dry northwesterly winds and intense sunlight drive daytime highs; Safdarjung recorded 38.2°C while Ridge touched 39.3°C, and the mercury is expected to rise further over the next few days, causing significant discomfort and health risks, especially during afternoon hours, as the city also battles worsening air quality with the AQI slipping into the ‘poor’ category at 209 on Sunday.