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‘Beacon of hope for oppressed nations’—Baloch leader’s letter to PM as Parliament debates Op Sindoor

New Delhi: In a letter addressed to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior government leaders, Baloch representative Mir Yar has extended “unconditional moral...

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 28 July as Opposition protests over Bihar voter list revision

New Delhi: Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till July 28 on Friday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members, while Union Agriculture Minister...

Kharge joins INDIA bloc protest against Bihar electoral roll revision outside Parliament

The protest entered its 5th consecutive day. The MPs marched from the Gandhi statue on the Parliament premises ahead of the start of the day's session.

Over 1.48 cr women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ since 2023, Centre tells LS; no separate budget for scheme

New Delhi: The Central Government Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that more than 1.48 crore women across the country have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’, earning...

Parliament adjourned till 11 am tomorrow, both houses face disruptions

The second day of the Monsoon session of Parliament was adjourned following Opposition protests over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

President Murmu accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as V-P, BJP RS chair informs house

The announcement was made just before the upper house of Parliament was adjourned until 2 pm today.

Parliament monsoon session adjourned till noon today

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha adjourned the house after Opposition members continued their protests seeking a discussion on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

25 of 130 cities under National Clean Air Programme see spike in pollution levels

Govt launched the programme with aim of improving air quality in 130 cities. A majority of the cities did witness a reduction in PM10 levels, Lok Sabha was informed.

Rajasthan: Over 27,000 illegal mining-related cases in Aravallis since 2020, but FIRs for only 11%

New Delhi: There have been 27,693 reported cases of illegal mining, transportation, and stocking in the Aravallis in Rajasthan since 2020; however just 3,199...

Over 3.68 lakh trees to be ‘affected’ for Adani mining project in Chhattisgarh, Centre tells LS

New Delhi: Over 3.68 lakh trees will be cut in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Arand for the Parsa East Kente Basan (PEKB) coal mines—an Adani Enterprises...

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Have we reached a stage where we can say we’re proud of India? The data says so

As we head toward 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Kaal', let us remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and keep the growth engine turbocharged and bring energy and prosperity to all.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?