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Monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned sine-die, 14 bills introduced 12 passed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at 12.04 p.m. to participate in the concluding proceedings.In his valedictory remarks, Speaker Om Birla expressed grave concern over the conduct of certain members, citing the use of placards and slogans couched in unparliamentary language.

21 days ago

Oppn VP candidate Sudershan Reddy files nomination, top INDIA bloc leaders in attendance

The filing of nominations turned into a show of unity for the INDIA bloc, with Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar, DMK leaders, and representatives of other parties standing by Reddy.

21 days ago

Siddaramaiah thanks Rajnath Singh for approving airshow on Dussehra, extends invitation

Siddaramaiah said, "This gracious gesture will not only bestow grandeur to our historic festivities but also instil a deep sense of pride and patriotism among the lakhs of visitors who gather from across the nation."

21 days ago

Report exposes Pakistan's dubious crypto deal with Trump's family venture, terror-funding links

At the centre of the shift lies a crypto deal -- an arrangement that appears less like economic cooperation and more like a financial pact between the Trump family's crypto venture and Pakistan's military-linked funds, with a chain of controversial actors involved, according to a thread report posted by DisInfo Lab.

21 days ago

India's airline industry to see 11-14 pc operating profit this fiscal: Report

According to the report, driven by lower operating profit, debt metrics of airlines will moderate this fiscal; however, overall credit profiles will remain stable, driven by healthy liquidity and planned equity infusion by some airlines.

21 days ago

Musk faces lawsuit for allegedly duping voters over $1 million election lottery

McAferty alleged that Musk and America PAC encouraged voters in seven battleground states to sign his petition by promising a random selection of $1 million recipients, similar to a lottery, despite the voters having no chance of actually winning the money. Voters who signed were required to provide names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, she said.

21 days ago

GSI completes India's first comprehensive landslide risk atlas; deploys early warning network

The Geological Survey of India has completed comprehensive landslide susceptibility mapping across all mountainous regions of the country, covering 4.3 lakh square kilometers in 19 states and UTs. The National Landslide Susceptibility Mapping programme has created detailed risk zones and compiled data on 91,000 historical landslides.

21 days ago

Former IAS officer convicted in 1997 graft case; New financial scam unearthed in tourism department

The Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar has convicted retired IAS officer Habibul Hassan Beigh in a decades-old disproportionate assets case, sentencing him to one year in prison and a Rs 15 lakh fine. Meanwhile, the ACB has registered a new FIR in a financial scam involving the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir.

21 days ago

Delhi CM assault: Rajesh Khimji sent to 5-day police remand

With this, the accused has been charged with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita's Section 109 (attempt to murder), Section 132 (obstructing a public servant), and Section 221 (obstructing a public servant in discharge of public functions). The police also said that a team from the central agencies and the Special Cell is interrogating the accused.

21 days ago

West Bengal couple arrested for three-year-old daughter's murder

The investigation, led by the Diamond Harbour Police District, uncovered a disturbing narrative. Additional Superintendent of Police (Zonal), Mitun Kumar Dey, revealed that the child was taken to the Katrenikona area in Andhra Pradesh, where she was tragically killed.

22 days ago

Congress schemes put Rs 1 lakh crore in poor's pockets: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar said that Rs 1 lakh crore has been directly infused into the pockets of the economically disadvantaged through various public welfare schemes.

22 days ago

Crude oil exports to India will remain steady: Russian diplomat

The Deputy Ambassador highlighted that trade between the two countries has grown nearly sevenfold in recent years, with Russia supplying around 250 million tonnes of oil annually to India, offering an average discount of five per cent subject to negotiation.

22 days ago

Bhagat Singh's atheism: A voice of reason for a fractured world

Bhagat Singh's atheism was never about denial; it was about responsibility. It was not about tearing down faith but about building freedom. His life and death remind us that the courage to question is the foundation of all liberation.

22 days ago

Karnataka's guarantees cost govt Rs 37,000 crore more than last year: CAG

The CAG report underscores that the implementation of the state government schemes led to a 12.54% increase in expenditure growth from the previous year. This surge in spending was a primary contributor to the revenue deficit of Rs 9,271 crore.

22 days ago

"Nothing wrong": Shashi Tharoor's stand on controversial disqualification bill sparks debate

The opposition, particularly the INDIA bloc, views the bills as part of a broader agenda to destabilize state governments led by non-BJP parties. They argue that the legislation aims to silence political opponents and undermine democratic institutions.

22 days ago