No proposal for special Parliament session on women’s reservation, delimitation bills: Rijiju
New Delhi: There is no proposal for any special session from August 16 to 18 on the women’s reservation and delimitation bills, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday night. The government is making a fresh attempt for the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in…
Meta apology over PM Modi video sparks fresh debate on big tech accountability
New Delhi, Aug. 5: Meta has apologised to the Government of India after the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech video from Facebook triggered sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, which warned the social media giant that continued non-compliance could jeopardise its safe harbour protection under Indian…
“Show restraint, pacify youngsters”: Top Court to cops days after CJP protest
New Delhi: Exercise restraint was the message from the Supreme Court to the law enforcement agencies on Wednesday as it agreed to hear a plea seeking action against organisers of the July 20 “Sansad Chalo’ march for allegedly inciting violence. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana tagged…
Fans celebrate Kishore Kumar’s 97th birth anniversary in Khandwa
Khandwa (MP): Nearly four decades after his death, Kishore Kumar is remembered just as fondly in his birthplace Khandwa. On his 97th birth anniversary on Tuesday, fans and friends gathered here to celebrate the singing legend with his favourite milk and jalebis. Born on August 4, 1929, in Khandwa, Kishore Kumar’s real name was Abhas…
J&K, Ladakh witnessed wide-ranging transformation since abrogation of Article 370: PM Modi
New Delhi: As India marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and the people residing there. He stated that in these seven years, the Union Territories have witnessed significant transformation across…
TVK’s first budget targets Rs 16,000 Cr revenue boost, school upgrades
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the maiden Budget of the TVK government, outlining a fiscal roadmap centred on revenue mobilisation, education infrastructure and long-term economic growth, while setting a target of transforming the state into a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036. Presenting the Budget for 2026-27 in the State…
Last 10 months tested me in ways I never expected: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Opening up about the fitness issues that he has been battling for close to a year, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra said the last 10 months have tested him in ways that he never expected. The 28-year-old two-time Olympic medallist, who added a Commonwealth Games silver to his crowded cabinet last week,…
RBI keeps policy rate unchanged for third time in row in FY27 amid West Asia crisis
Mumbai: In an expected move, the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept key interest rates unchanged for the third time in a row this financial year as it weighed the impact of uncertain energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis. Announcing the third bi-monthly monetary policy for the current…
‘Won’t spare those who touched people’s money,’ says TN Fin min; takes veiled swipe at DMK regime
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay remains steadfast in his resolve to ensure a corruption-free, transparent regime and various measures were being taken to shore up revenue mobilisation. In his address in the Assembly on revised budget estimates for 2026-27, the minister detailed the steps…
PM’s speech removed from FB: Parl panel asks Zuckerberg to apologise, threatens to withdraw immunity
New Delhi: A Parliamentary standing committee on Wednesday demanded an apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech being removed from Facebook. In a letter to the secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, a director of the Lok Sabha secretariat said protection and immunity for Zuckerberg may be withdrawn if there…
