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New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Noting that India has done the "right thing" by not caving in to the Trump administration's pressure in trade talks to provide more access to the country's agriculture and dairy sectors, former diplomat Vikas Swarup has said "the US called India a 'Tariff King' but now the 'Tariff King' in the world is the United States".In an interview with ANI, Vikas Swarup, who is a former High Commissioner to Canada, said steps being taken by the US President Donald Trump ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Opposition parties under the INDIA bloc continued their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal launched a sharp attack, accusing them of "lying, running from accountability, and engaging in hit-and-run politics". Responding to the INDIA bloc MPs protesting at Makar Dwar in Parliament on Tuesday over alleged voter exclusion and vote theft, Pal questioned the opposition's refusal to attend a ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 12: Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday strongly criticised the Central government for remaining silent on Israel's military actions in Palestine, asserting that such inaction amounts to complicity. Taking to X, she wrote, "The Israeli state is committing genocide. It has murdered over 60,000 people, 18,430 of whom were children. It has starved hundreds to death, including many children, and is threatening to starve millions." "Enabling these crimes by silence ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday constituted a three-member committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The panel will be headed by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, with Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and jurist B V Acharya as members. The decision follows an in-house inquiry report that found Justice Varma guilty in connection with the "cash discovery" incident at his officia ...Read More >
New Delhi: A total of 1.3 lakh minors have been enrolled under the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, the Union government informed the Parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that 130 thousand minor subscribers are registered under the NPS Vatsalya Scheme from September last year till August 3. The NPS Vatsalya Yojana, also known as the National Pension System Vatsalya, is a retirement savings scheme designed for minor children in India. Also Re ...Read More >
* ChatGPT was cited during a Delhi Assembly debate on a disputed colonial-era hanging room claim * Former Speaker Ram Niwas Goel called the underground chamber a British-era gallows in 2021 * BJP challenged the claim, stating archival evidence shows it was a tiffin room with a goods lift Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A routine day of proceedings in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday turned into a charged discussion over a controversial historical cla ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Two bills aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach were given approval on a single day on Wednesday in both Houses of Parliament, amid continued protests by the Opposition. While the Rajya Sabha passed a century-old colonial-era 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025', the Lok Sabha approved the 'Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024' amid the din. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said it was a hi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making defamatory statements against the Indian Army, saying that a "true Indian won't make such statements". The top court, however, stayed the defamation case against him, further asking him to make statements responsibly in Parliament instead of on social media.The top court asked Gandhi the basis of his remarks saying "how did he get to know that 2000 km land was occupied by Chinese". "If you are t ...Read More >
India's oldest asset reconstruction company (ARC) wants to go public. Asset Reconstruction Co. (India) Ltd (ARCIL) filed its draft prospectus on 1 August, with four of its shareholders -- Avenue India Resurgence Pte. Ltd, State Bank of India, Lathe Investment Pte Ltd, and The Federal Bank Ltd -- looking to sell up to 105.46 million shares. If approved, it will become India's first listed ARC. Mint takes a look at the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to assess the state of India's ARCs -- on ...Read More >
A total of 1,703 Indian nationals -- including 141 women -- have been deported from the United States between January 20 and July 22, 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. The majority of these deportees hail from Punjab (620) and Haryana (604), followed by Gujarat (245), Jammu & Kashmir (10), and six individuals with unverified state origins. Responding to a question by DMK MP Kanimozhi in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said the governme ...Read More >
New Delhi: One aircraft is built for stealth, while the other for interception. Russia says its S-400 system was designed and manufactured for one job, which is to take down jets like the American F-35 before they can strike. New Delhi says it is not talks with the United States about buying the F-35. The government told Parliament there are no discussions underway. However, the speculation refuses to die. Some reports suggest this may be one reason behind Donald Trump's recent irritation with ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand has said that a cow should have been taken into the new Parliament building at Central Vista during its inauguration. "If a statue of a cow can enter Parliament, why can't a living cow be taken inside?" he asked reporters on Sunday. The seer said the Sengol held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while entering the new Parliament building showed a cow engraved on the sceptre. "A real cow should have also been taken into the building to bestow blessings. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government is likely to push on Monday the passage of a key sports bill in the Lok Sabha, amid a continuing deadlock in Parliament as the opposition's united demand for a discussion on SIR failed to draw a positive response from the ruling alliance. The Lower House has listed the National Sports Governance Bill, which envisages greater transparency in the functioning of sports bodies, for consideration and passage. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
The Rashtrapati Bhavan will not hold the change of guard ceremony on August 2, 9, and 16. This is because the Ceremonial Battalion will rehearse for upcoming events. These events include a guard of honour for the visiting President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R Marcos Jr. He will visit India from August 4 to 8. There will be no change of guard ceremony on August 2, 9 and 16 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, an official statement said on Thursday. The change of guard ceremony is a military tradition ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu separately within hours at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. It was not known the reasons behind the subsequent meetings of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister with the President. There have been no words either from the Prime Minister's Office or the Home Minister's office about the meetings other than two posts on 'X' from the Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Prime Minister Shri @narend ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid speculation that the Vice Presidential election may be held soon following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah met President Droupadi Murmu separately at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. The back-to-back meetings of the top government functionaries have triggered speculation about an impending cabinet reshuffle or a key political move linked to the Vice President's post. While no official details of the meetings were shared ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday separately called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The meetings came just a day before the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament resumes on Monday. Taking to X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan posted: "Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan." It shared pictures of PM Modi and President Murmu. Another post read: "Union M ...Read More >
Investing.com -- Trade negotiations between the United States and India have stalled as both countries remain unwilling to compromise on opening India's agriculture and dairy markets to American products, according to South China Morning Post, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Indian negotiators have canceled a planned mid-August visit to Washington that was intended as a follow-up to meetings held about two weeks ago. The cancellation came after US President Donald Trump announced o ...Read More >
Bulandshahr: A court in Bulandshahr delivered its verdict in the Syana violence case that dates back to December 2018. The court convicted all 38 accused individuals, including prominent local activists and community members. Mob Violence Erupted Over Cow Carcass Discovery The violence followed the discovery of cow carcasses near Mahav village, prompting protesters to storm Chingrawathi police outpost. They set vehicles ablaze, leading to escalating chaos. During the riot, Inspector Subodh Kum ...Read More >
India on Friday (August 1, 2025) categorically rejected as "baseless" a British parliamentary report that named it among countries engaged in "transnational repression" in the UK. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the allegations stemmed from "unverified" and "dubious sources" predominantly linked to proscribed entities and individuals. "We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Ind ...Read More >
The Congress party has criticized Donald Trump's actions of undermining international organizations like the WTO and WHO, emphasizing India's significant stake in these institutions. Jairam Ramesh stated that the US's unilateral approach to trade and withdrawal from key agreements pose a threat. India faces new tariffs of 25% on exports to the US, prompting a review of its implications. The Congress on Friday asserted that India has the highest stakes in institutions such as the WTO and WHO whi ...Read More >
India's UPI system, despite its global success, faces backlash as small vendors receive GST notices based on digital transaction data. This has led to a shift back to cash transactions, with vendors fearing tax scrutiny. Concerns rise that aggressive formalisation efforts may push the informal economy further underground, undermining the goals of financial inclusion and transparency. By all official accounts, India's digital payments revolution is a runaway success. The Unified Payments Interfa ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Nav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the United States' decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff, along with an additional penalty on India for importing oil from Russia, would affect not just the nation but also the individual states. 'It will impact the state also, and the whole country at large. I will discuss this issue with the concerned Minister,' the Chief Minister told reporters. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed concern ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh's net GST collections have crossed Rs 2,930 crore for July with gross collections of Rs 3,803 crore -- the highest ever in July since the GST system was rolled out in 2017. In the last four months from April, AP recorded the highest-ever gross and net GST collections compared with the same months the previous financial years. Chief commissioner of state tax, A Babu, said in a statement here on Friday that the net GST collections increased by 12.2 per cent in July thi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the United States decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff, along with an additional penalty on India for importing oil from Russia, would affect not just the nation but also the individual states. It will impact the state also, and the whole country at large. I will discuss this issue with the concerned Minister, the Chief Minister told reporters. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed concern ove ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday "categorically reject baseless allegations" made in a UK Parliamentary Committee report that India, along with 11 other countries, is trying to silence or intimidate individuals and communities living in the UK. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen the references to India in the report and categorically reject these baseless allegations." According to Jaiswal, the ...Read More >
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