Former Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai, during a discussion on the Finance Bill, 2024, in LS, praised PM Modi’s resilience and leadership. He remarked that India is progressing towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 under Modi’s guidance. Bommai emphasized the need to tackle poverty, unemployment, and illiteracy scientifically.
Read MoreHome minister Amit Shah dismissed TMC MP Sougata Roy’s suggestion to implement the ‘West Bengal Model’ against left-wing extremism in other states. Shah believed no state would want to adopt it. LWE violence significantly decreased, from 465 police stations in 2010 to 89 in the first half of 2023, with notable reductions in deaths...
Read MoreOpposition criticized the finance bill’s tax proposals, claiming it burdens the poor and middle class while sparing the wealthy. Various MPs highlighted issues like unemployment, inflation, indirect taxes, and low FDI. Amar Singh challenged finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present a proposal aiding the common man and suggested exempting incomes up to Rs 5...
Read MoreAmid protests from Manipur’s Kuki community, two Assam Rifles battalions were withdrawn from sensitive buffer zones in the region and moved to Nagaland. The CRPF battalions, replacing them, will undergo extensive training, and are recommended to be placed under Assam Rifles’ command for cohesive operations in Manipur, amid concerns over potential violence resurgence.
Read MoreAISSC, representing Sufi shrines, supported the government’s proposal to amend the Waqf Act, citing dargahs as victims of mismanagement and corruption. AISSC Chairman Syed Naseruddin Chishty emphasized the need for a separate dargah board under the law. They met officials and highlighted continuous legal battles faced by smaller dargahs, demanding wider consultations on the...
Read MoreHundreds of Bangladeshis in Kolkata, including students and tourists, expressed a desire for peace and unity amid unrest in their homeland. They emphasized the inclusive nature of the students’ movement in Bangladesh and their disdain for violence and discrimination. Air India canceled all Dhaka flights after violent protests led to ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...
Read MoreFormer Shiv Sena MP Anandrao Adsul criticized the BJP for not keeping its promises, including offering him a governor’s post. He warned of filing a curative petition if not appointed within 15 days. This follows promises made before the LS polls and a letter signed by Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, which was ignored...
Read MoreTears of joy streamed down coach Woller Akos’s face as Vinesh Phogat made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Vinesh secured at least a silver medal with a commanding 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the 50kg semifinal. Training under Akos since 2018, Vinesh refined...
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