Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called for restraint and dialogue amid the ongoing controversy over wearing the hijab in schools in Uttar Pradesh, urging authorities and school managements to resolve such sensitive matters locally rather than allowing them to become prolonged legal or political disputes. Mayawati said issues involving religious customs and practices...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a major infrastructure investment plan worth ₹1.5 lakh crore, combining state resources with proposed central government support, as part of the state’s long-term objective of becoming a developed state by 2047. Sarma made the announcement during his Independence Day address at Khanapara in Guwahati on Saturday. The...
The Congress has renewed its demand for constitutional safeguards to protect land ownership and employment opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that special protections are necessary to preserve the region’s demographic, economic and social interests. Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain highlighted concerns over the future of land rights and government employment opportunities...
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has clarified that the government has no proposal to extend the ongoing Parliament session, putting an end to speculation regarding any changes in the scheduled legislative calendar. Rijiju stated that the current session of Parliament will continue according to the existing timetable and there is no discussion within the...
Education reform activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk has clarified that he does not see himself as the face or “mascot” of any protest movement, even as he expressed solidarity with students in Jharkhand who are demanding action on issues affecting their education and future. His remarks came amid growing public attention over his support for...
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Birth and Death Registration Bill after a lengthy and often heated debate that was repeatedly interrupted by protests from opposition members. The legislation, aimed at strengthening India’s civil registration system and modernizing the management of birth and death records, was approved despite strong objections from several opposition parties,...
The dispute over criminal cases registered against students and protesters has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) saying that the government has yet to provide a written commitment to withdraw the FIRs or guarantee that students will not face fresh legal action in the future. CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he met representatives...
The debate over India’s examination system and alleged paper leaks took an unexpected turn in the Lok Sabha as lawmakers from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition brought popular Gen Z expressions into a heated political exchange over proposed changes to the country’s anti-paper leak law. Terms such as “clock it”, “delulu”, “FOMO” and...
The government on Monday introduced a proposed legislation in the Lok Sabha aimed at strengthening action against question paper leaks and other irregularities linked to competitive and public examinations, even as Opposition members raised protests in the House. The Bill seeks to establish stricter legal provisions to deter organised attempts to compromise the integrity of...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter has deactivated her Instagram account after becoming the target of widespread online criticism following the recent controversy surrounding student protests in the national capital. The move came as social media platforms witnessed an intense wave of reactions, with many users directing comments and criticism toward members of the minister’s...