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Statehood for J&K could be announced before October: Union Minister

Statehood for J&K could be announced before Oct: Union Minister

Union Minister of State (MoS) for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale said on Thursday that statehood could be announced for J&K before October this year.

Aug 8, 2024

Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh 'closed indefinitely'

Amid the crisis in Bangladesh that forced Sheikha Hasina to resign as the Prime Minister, all Indian visa application centres in Bangladesh will remain closed until further orders.

Aug 8, 2024

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Lok Sabha to Table Controversial Waqf Bill Today; 'Send to Panel First': Rahul Gandhi

The Lok Sabha is set to table the controversial Waqf Bill, which aims to amend the law governing Waqf boards. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, is set to oppose the bill, demanding it be sent to the standing committee for scrutiny.

Aug 8, 2024

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away, body to be donated for medical research

Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who was the second and the last CM of the Left regime in West Bengal, died at his residence at Palm Avenue in South Kolkata on Thursday morning. He was 80.

Aug 8, 2024

Interim Govt in Bangladesh to be sworn in tonight under Yunus leadership

Nahid Islam, one of the main coordinators of the anti-quota protests that eventually led to the resignation of Hasina, emerged as one of the key figures in the formation of an interim government in the country

Aug 8, 2024

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged, focuses on Price Stability

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the Monetary Policy Committee has decided by a 4:2 majority to keep the repo rate unchanged as inflation has risen above 5 per cent and is still above the targeted level of 4 per cent.

Aug 8, 2024

I hope she loses 100 grams quickly, lekin kuch milega nahi abhi': BJP MP Hema Malini on Vinesh Phogat

'Hope she loses 100 grams': BJP MP Hema Malini reacts to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification; fans react

Hema Malini said, "It is very surprising, and it feels strange that she was disqualified for being 100 gm overweight. It is important to keep the weight in check. It is a lesson for all of us. I wish she should lose that 100 gm quickly but she would not get an opportunity."

Aug 7, 2024

India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

The US-India strategic partnership is crucial in shaping the future of sectors like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy. The partnership has evolved with a focus on joint investments in future-shaping sectors and initiatives like the Quad and iCET. The collaboration serves as a counterbalance to China's influence in the semiconductor market and bolsters supply chain resilience. The alliance underscores the commitment of both nations to maintaining regional stability and security, indicating the evolving nature of 21st-century international relations.

Aug 7, 2024

Salman Khurshid warns of B'desh-like crisis in India, BJP rips into Congress

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday found himself in the crosshairs of BJP over his remarks on Bangladesh turmoil and making an ominous prediction about the possibility of similar chaos and unrest in India.

Aug 7, 2024

ECI publishes final order on Assam delimitation; SC, ST reserved seats increased

Two Maha seats among 12 RS vacancies to go to polls on Sep 3

The Election Commission of India has announced bye-elections to fill up 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states – including two from Maharashtra – on September 3, here on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has come out in support of cab drivers from Andhra Pradesh who are allegedly being asked to leave Hyderabad by cab drivers of Telangana and demanded that the Telangana government address the issue with a humanitarian approach.

Aug 7, 2024

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attain power, says Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb

B'desh unrest: Attacks on Awami League leaders continue, 29 killed

Amid the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, the bodies of 29 people, including 20 Awami League leaders, were found across the country, local media reported on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

Bangladesh's Political Upheaval: Hasina Seeks Asylum in UK Amid Protests

The Bangladesh Army has formed an interim government, and the UN has called for calm.

Aug 6, 2024

Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh situation: Centre at all-party meet

Monitoring Bangladesh situation closely: Jaishankar at all-party meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired on Tuesday an all-party meeting on the situation in violence-struck Bangladesh, during which he said that India is keeping a close watch on the developments in the neighbouring country.

Aug 6, 2024

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attains power: Sheikh Hasina's son

The weeks-long unrest in Bangladesh over a quota-related issue took an unprecedented turn on Monday with protesters running amok on the streets of Dhaka, vandalising properties and disfiguring the statue of 'Father of Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, compelling his daughter Sheikh Hasina to step down as Prime Minister and flee the country.

Aug 6, 2024

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Politics

Statehood for J&K could be announced before Oct: Union Minister

Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh 'closed indefinitely'

Lok Sabha to Table Controversial Waqf Bill Today; 'Send to Panel First': Rahul Gandhi

Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passes away, body to be donated for medical research

Interim Govt in Bangladesh to be sworn in tonight under Yunus leadership

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged, focuses on Price Stability

'Hope she loses 100 grams': BJP MP Hema Malini reacts to Vinesh Phogat's Olympics disqualification; fans react

US and India Unite to Counter China's Influence in Semiconductors and Bolster Supply Chain Resilience

Salman Khurshid warns of B'desh-like crisis in India, BJP rips into Congress

Two Maha seats among 12 RS vacancies to go to polls on Sep 3

Asking Andhra Pradesh cabbies to leave Hyderabad not fair: Pawan Kalyan

B'desh unrest: Attacks on Awami League leaders continue, 29 killed

Bangladesh's Political Upheaval: Hasina Seeks Asylum in UK Amid Protests

Monitoring Bangladesh situation closely: Jaishankar at all-party meet

B'desh will turn into another Pak if BNP-Jamaat attains power: Sheikh Hasina's son

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