Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar defended the RSS as having ‘unimpeachable credentials’ and criticized attempts to single out the organization during a session. Dhankhar interjected when SP member Ramji Lal Suman suggested that BJP evaluates individuals based on RSS affiliation. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge protested, but Dhankhar insisted his intervention was constitutional.
Read MoreAs of June 30, nearly 150 deaths due to seasonal influenza A (H1N1), also known as swine flu, were reported across India. Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, and Maharashtra had the highest fatalities. Delhi reported 1,563 cases but no deaths this year. Surveillance continues to monitor potential virus mutations, according to Dr Neeraj Nischal of AIIMS...
Read MoreUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Rajya Sabha that the Budget balanced growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation while supporting cooperative federalism. She defended the Agnipath scheme, noted improved financial conditions in J&K, and addressed criticisms on NEET exams. Sitharaman highlighted the Budget’s role in making India attractive for manufacturing and boosting growth...
Read MoreCongress MPs protested in Lok Sabha over BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s remarks viewed as a ‘caste slur’ on Rahul Gandhi. The BJP defended Thakur, asserting he did not mention any names and that caste inquiries are common in the caste census discourse. The controversy included references to Rahul Gandhi’s actions during Gujarat polls and...
Read MoreUnion minister Nitin Gadkari urged finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to consider removing GST on life and health insurance premiums, citing their deterrent effect on growth. Gadkari forwarded a request from the Nagpur Divisional Life Insurance Corporation Employees Union. The removal may not happen, but discussions will continue in August by the GST Council.
Read MoreLovekesh Kataria and Armaan Malik, two strong contestants, were eliminated just before the Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 finale, surprising fans. This led to top 5 contestants: Ranvir Shorey, Sana Makbul, Kritika Malik, Sai Ketan Rao, and Naezy. After eviction, Lovekesh shared his emotional journey and gratitude towards his followers during a live Instagram...
Read MoreIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered a direct attack on Israel following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The military was instructed to prepare offensive and defensive strategies. Iran has blamed Israel for the incident, and retaliation plans include coordinated attacks from allied regions like Yemen, Syria, and Iraq.
Read MoreIndian fans were left devastated when MS Dhoni was run out in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, marking his last ODI appearance. Chasing 240, India lost by 18 runs after Dhoni’s 50-run effort. In a recent interaction, Dhoni spoke about moving on from this heartbreak and accepting the outcome. Dhoni...
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