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Budget session witnesses Opposition protests over allocations and new criminal laws

The Opposition staged walkouts, alleging bias against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget, with Congress MP Manish Tewari criticizing new criminal laws. The government defended the Budget and new criminal laws, with Sitharaman emphasizing progress and Home Minister Amit Shah arguing for justice.

Jul 25, 2024

Biden tells Americans he quit race to 'unify his party'

Biden explains why he quit US Presidential race halfway; Says 'to unify his party'

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday told Americans in an Oval Office address that he ended his re-election campaign to "unify my party" with the larger goal of protecting American democracy and that goal is larger than "personal ambition".

Jul 25, 2024

K'taka MUDA scam: BJP MLAs sleep in Vidhana Soudha to protest

The Karnataka opposition BJP and JD(S) legislators, who were staging an overnight protest in both Houses of the Vidhana Soudha, went out for a morning stroll in the premises on Thursday.

Jul 25, 2024

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris a left 'lunatic'

Trump also criticized Harris for boycotting Netanyahu's address to Congress, terming her anti-Jewish, ignoring the fact that Harris is married to a Jewish man, Doug Emhoff.

Jul 25, 2024

Actor-politician Jaya Bachchan reacts to FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget

'It's drama, promises will never be implemented': Jaya Bachchan reacts to FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget [Watch]

In a video shared by ANI, the actress-politician is heard saying, "I do not react... ye koi budget hai reaction karne wala? (Is this a budget to react) It is just drama. Promises that are kept on paper will never be implemented."

Jul 24, 2024

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024

Delhi court issues summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation suit by BJP leader

A Delhi court has issued summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua.

Jul 24, 2024

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the Central government over the Union Budget, saying that there was very "little to cheer about" in the Budget as it has failed to address the issues of common people and only the two states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh gained and other states did not.

Jul 23, 2024

Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Union Budget 2024- 25 would ensure inclusive growth, benefiting every segment of society and pave the way for a developed India.

Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

India has allocated Rs 4,883 crore as aid to foreign countries in the Union budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

Jul 23, 2024

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Suraj Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and JD(S) MLC, was released from Central Prison in Bengaluru where he had been jailed on charges of alleged forceful unnatural sex.

Jul 23, 2024

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

Harris also framed the contest as one between two visions. One vision, hers, "focussed on the future" and the second, Trump's, "focused on the past".

Jul 23, 2024

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) which also demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jul 22, 2024

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

The BJP on Monday slammed the Karnataka government regarding proposed policies for the IT and ITES sectors, saying that it should be worried about its underperformance across sectors.

Jul 22, 2024

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Politics

Budget session witnesses Opposition protests over allocations and new criminal laws

Biden explains why he quit US Presidential race halfway; Says 'to unify his party'

K'taka MUDA scam: BJP MLAs sleep in Vidhana Soudha to protest

Trump loses cool, calls Kamala Harris a left 'lunatic'

'It's drama, promises will never be implemented': Jaya Bachchan reacts to FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget [Watch]

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Delhi court issues summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation suit by BJP leader

Very little to cheer about in Budget; only Bihar, Andhra gained: Shashi Tharoor

Budget to benefit all segments of society, says PM Modi

Union Budget 2024-25 earmarks Rs 4,883 crore as aid to neighbouring countries

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

No black mark on me, says JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna after release in unnatural sex case

Contest with Trump battle of two contrasting visions: Kamala Harris, kicking off her election campaign

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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