Rivals United by a Screen: Viral Parliament Photo Amidst High Drama

• A candid photo of Deepinder Singh Hooda, Priyanka Chaturvedi, and Chirag Paswan engrossed in a mobile phone in Parliament went viral, showing rivals united by a screen amidst political tension.
• The Modi government passed the 'Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025', abolishing 71 old laws, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stating it removes "remnants of slavery."
• Key amendments include changing 'registered post' to 'speed post' and removing discriminatory provisions in the Indian Succession Act of 1925 regarding probate for different religions.
• Congress aggressively protested outside Parliament after a Delhi court rejected ED's charge sheet in the National Herald case, demanding PM Modi's apology and resignation.
• The court's decision, which stated ED's accusation was based on a private complaint, was hailed as a major victory by Congress, providing relief to Sonia and Rahul.

Why It Matters: A viral photo of leaders united by a mobile contrasted with Parliament's intense political and legislative actions.