Sun Sep 07 12:05:03 UTC 2025: **The Hindu News Summary: Political Shifts, National Concerns, and International Tensions**

**NEW DELHI – September 7, 2025** – Today’s headlines from *The Hindu* paint a complex picture of India amidst national and international events.

**Japan’s Prime Minister Resigns:** Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation following a significant electoral defeat and internal pressure. This comes amid crucial challenges for Japan both domestically and abroad.

**Lunar Eclipse Spectacle for India:** Skywatchers in India are set to witness the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022 on the night of September 7-8. This will be the first time since 2018 that an entire total lunar eclipse will be observable from all parts of the country.

**Alleged Rape Case in Kolkata:** Police in Kolkata are investigating a case of alleged rape involving a 20-year-old woman and two suspects who are said to have abducted and assaulted her.

**Congress Accuses Election Commission of Shielding “Vote Chori”:** Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of withholding key information regarding alleged attempts to manipulate voter rolls ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election.

**Prajwal Revanna Assigned Prison Labor:** Former MP Prajwal Revanna, convicted in a rape case, has been assigned the role of a library clerk in Parappana Agrahara prison.

**ED Raids in Land Fraud Case:** The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids in Jaipur related to a large-scale land fraud case involving Gyan Chand Agarwal, known as a “land mafia” figure, who has hundreds of FIRs filed against him.

**Health Experts Criticize GST Reduction on Beedis:** Health experts have voiced concerns over the government’s decision to lower the GST on beedis, warning that it could exacerbate tobacco use, particularly among vulnerable populations.

**Kejriwal Urges Tariffs on US Imports:** AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is urging Prime Minister Modi to impose a 75% tariff on U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.

**Congress Criticizes Modi’s Planned Manipur Visit:** Ahead of PM Modi’s likely visit to Manipur, the Congress party has criticized the visit as an “insult” due to its brevity.

**Police Personnel Plunge into River in Ujjain:** In Madhya Pradesh, a car carrying three police officers plunged into the Kshipra River, resulting in one confirmed death and a search for the other two.

**Navarro Continues Criticism of India’s Russian Oil Procurement:** White House trade advisor Peter Navarro has continued his criticism of India for purchasing Russian oil, accusing the nation of profiteering from the conflict in Ukraine.

**Russia Launches Major Drone Attack on Ukraine:** Russia launched 805 drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, marking the largest such attack since the full-scale invasion.

**Indian Archers Win Gold at World Championships:** The Indian compound men’s archery team has achieved a historic victory, claiming its first-ever gold medal at the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea.

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