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Despite farmers' agitation, India records all-time high paddy, wheat procurement [details]

Some state governments have also recorded the highest ever procurement of food grains in the current year.

Aug 1, 2021

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

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

CPI-Maoist inducting children, giving military training: Centre concerned [details]

The Act mandated a safety net of service delivery structures including institutional and non institutional care mechanisms, to safeguard the best interests of children.

Jul 28, 2021

Massive protests held in PoJK against Pakistani Army [Here's Why]

Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan's party PTI allegedly manipulated elections with Army's help. Opposition candidate sought India's help to protect democratic institutions in PoJK

Jul 27, 2021

FPIs sold healthcare and IT stocks in March

India among top 10 countries in pharma, healthcare: Report

India is among the top 10 countries in pharma and healthcare sector with exponential growth recorded in the last five years, according to a report by Sagacious IP, a global IP research and consulting firm.

Jul 27, 2021

Elections in PoJK — a farce exercise to befool residents [details]

PoJK residents protest against the Pakistan government for depriving them of their fundamental and democratic rights.

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

LG grants Delhi Police special detention power to apprehend anyone

Delhi Police stated that it is a standard order that is issued on a regular basis to ensure security.

Jul 24, 2021

Global caseload tops 192.5mn; UK surge consistent

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 34,282,698 and 610,190, respectively

Jul 23, 2021

UK reports 39,906 coronavirus cases in 24 hrs; 69% fully vaccinated

UK has recently lifted most Covid-19 restrictions though scientists have warned against it at this stage since it could increase likelihood of dangerous variants

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

Nepal's new PM Deuba wins confidence vote in Parliament

Deuba was supported by his own Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party, besides the Janata Samajbadi Party

Jul 19, 2021

Journalists demand restoration of access to Parliamentary proceedings ahead of Monsoon session

On Wednesday, the Press Club of India, with the backing of five media organizations, wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting full access for journalists to the next Monsoon Session

Jul 15, 2021

Anti-national employees won't be spared; J&K LG takes cognizance of threat to national security [details]

In an obvious reference towards the statement of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti, the Lieutenant Governor said that action against anti-national employees was taken as per law.