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Parliament logjam: Both Houses worked for 18 hours in 2 weeks

Amid the blame game, sources have said that both Houses of parliament could function for only 18 hours in 105 hours of scheduled sitting.

Aug 1, 2021

States, UTs record surge in Covid cases due to rapid spread of new variants [details]

As per WHO, there is some evidence to indicate higher transmissibility for cases infected with variants of SARS-CoV-2 like Delta and Delta plus.

Jul 30, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control

J&K to be granted statehood at appropriate time: Minister [details]

Communication restrictions imposed in J&K briefly have been eased out in a phased manner, informed the Union Minister of State, Home in a reply to Lok Sabha question

Jul 28, 2021

Sonia Gandhi meets own party members online; makes exception for Mamata Banerjee [details]

The interim Congress president appears to have made an exception for West Bengal CM as discussions of uniting the Opposition parties were on the agenda. Sonia Gandhi met her own senior party members online.

Jul 28, 2021

Ganesh idol found by the ASI team in Buxwaha region

Save Buxwaha: Archaeologic findings, cycle tours, appeal to Governor among new steps

What began as a localized movement to stop the felling of more than 2.15 lakh trees has gained serious momentum with the archeological department finding traces of ancient history form part of the Save Buxwaha movement

Jul 27, 2021

India has over 500 million tonnes of gold ore reserves; largest resources in Bihar [details]

The government has taken some steps to properly explore the gold reserves and reduce the cost incurred on the extraction of gold.

Jul 26, 2021

Congress MP Remya Haridas violates Covid protocol, threatens delivery boy who shot visuals

A local Congress leader named Palayam Pradeep who is an aide of Remya Haridas MP can be seen hurling abuses and manhandling Sanoof and Azad

Jul 26, 2021

Sawant, not Shripad Naik, maybe BJP's face for 2022 polls: Nadda

Nadda, however, said that the final decision on the selection of the party's leader for the polls would be taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party's national parliamentary board.

Jul 25, 2021

An old image of Jawhar Sircar (right) with then British Prime Minister David Cameron

Jawhar Sircar nominated as Rajya Sabha MP; Didi's new trump card

Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress party announces its newest nomination to Rajya Sabha from Bengal. Jawhar Sircar, former CEO of Prasar Bharati CEO and a strong Modi-government opponent to represent TMC in Upper House

Jul 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India's medal hopes high on these 10 women athletes

As the Tokyo Olympics get off on Saturday, here is a list of the top ten women who have the best chance of contributing to a medal-starved nation's tally.

Jul 24, 2021

No scientific evidence to prove third wave will impact children; Health Minister assures [details]

As preparation for possible third wave, Union Health Ministry issues directions to states, UTs to enhance pediatric cases health infrastructure.

Jul 23, 2021

SEBI probing some Adani group cos, says Minister; Firm denies any query received so far

Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary informed Lok Sabha that the SEBI is investigating some Adani group companies with regard to compliance with regulations but the company denied receiving any communication in this regard so far

Jul 20, 2021

Top Indian journalists' phones hacked, snooped upon using Pegasus; govt responds [details]

A good chunk of the journalists who appear in the records are based out of the national capital and work with prominent organisations.

Jul 18, 2021

Congress high command ignores Capt's objections; appoints Sidhu as Punjab Congress chief [details]

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has opposed the appointment of Sidhu, cautioned the high command against sacrificing party for an individual.