France is poised to become the first European Union country to introduce a nationwide age restriction preventing children under the age of 15 from accessing major social media platforms, following a parliamentary agreement on legislation aimed at strengthening protections for minors online. French lawmakers from both houses of Parliament reached an agreement on the final...
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will not attempt another march towards Parliament, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday, following a tense protest in the national capital that he alleged resulted in injuries to several young demonstrators. Dipke said the organisation would continue its protest but would avoid another attempt to march to Parliament, citing...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed a sharp political confrontation on Monday as opposition parties criticised the Union government over a student protest in Delhi, with senior leaders accusing the administration of failing to address concerns surrounding education, examinations and the future of young people. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched...
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues to remain under medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital as his prolonged hunger strike takes a toll on his health. Doctors have reported that his vital parameters are currently stable, but several medical concerns linked to the ongoing fast require continuous monitoring and treatment. According to the latest medical bulletin issued...
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed his willingness to hold discussions with senior officials from Russia and China during his visit to the Philippines, signaling Washington’s continued commitment to diplomatic engagement despite ongoing geopolitical disagreements. Rubio’s remarks come at a time when global tensions remain high over issues ranging from the war...
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Central government over the ongoing fast by environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk, while also raising serious concerns about recent examination-related issues and the proposed Higher Education Bill. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the Union government of ignoring democratic voices and failing to...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) in Lucknow, describing the facility as a major step toward enhancing the state’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities. The inauguration marks an important milestone in the government’s efforts to modernize disaster management...
The Kerala government has strongly defended its handling of food distribution services at a government medical college hospital after a controversy erupted over the supply of food packets to patients and their attendants. State Health Minister K. Muraleedharan dismissed the allegations, asserting that the issue was being deliberately amplified by individuals with vested interests seeking...
The West Bengal government has announced that the Bengali language will become mandatory across every level of the state administration beginning September 1, marking a significant policy move aimed at reinforcing the use of the state’s official language in governance. The decision is expected to affect government departments, offices, administrative communication, and interactions with the...