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...
The Madras High Court has issued a strong warning against indiscipline and misconduct by police personnel and other government officials appearing before courts, directing the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) to introduce clear standards governing their conduct inside courtrooms. The directions came after the court examined the case of a police officer who...
Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana gathered near the Shambhu border on Tuesday as farmer organisations prepared to march towards the national capital for a Kisan Mahapanchayat opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement. The mobilisation has brought renewed attention to farmers’ concerns over trade policy and the possible impact of international agreements on India’s...
At least eight people have died and 19 others are feared trapped following a series of landslides that struck an under-construction tunnel of the Teesta hydropower project in Sikkim’s Namchi district, triggering a major rescue operation amid persistent rain and difficult terrain. The incident took place at Samardung in the district, where workers were engaged...
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 Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura was found dead inside his office chamber at the State Police Headquarters in Agartala on Sunday, prompting shock across the state’s administrative and law enforcement circles. The sudden death of the state’s top police officer has triggered an official investigation, with authorities working to determine the exact...
The nationwide protest led by the CJP entered a critical phase on Monday as thousands of students, youth activists, and supporters gathered in New Delhi for the much-publicised “Chalo Sansad” march. The demonstration, organised on the opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session, witnessed heightened security arrangements, road restrictions, and confrontations between protesters and law enforcement...
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...