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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the police action against student protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, provided the Opposition formally seeks the debate. Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer, saying he wanted direct answers rather than a general discussion. Amit Shah Offers Debate on […]
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practical implications of new rules governing Vande Mataram after the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026 received Presidential assent. He asked whether respect and patience could effectively be enforced through legislation. Shashi Tharoor Questions Vande Mataram Rules Tharoor raised concerns over the
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), warning that stricter provisions could affect churches and Christian charitable organisations involved in education, healthcare and social welfare programmes. Neiphiu Rio Seeks FCRA Review Rio has requested greater
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has intensified his attack on the BJP, calling the opposition party a “parasite” and accusing it of using student protests over recruitment examinations for political gain. His remarks came amid mounting pressure over alleged irregularities in state-level competitive examinations. Hemant Soren Calls BJP a Parasite Speaking in the
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India collected ₹10,463 crore in customs duty from gold, silver and platinum imports in less than three months after sharply raising import duties on precious metals. Gold accounted for nearly the entire collection, while enforcement agencies also seized more than 160 kg of illegally imported gold following the duty increase. Gold Import Duty Generates ₹10,040 […]
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Rahul Gandhi has criticised the use of police force against protesting students in Jharkhand, saying peaceful demonstration is a democratic right and that the state government should address their concerns through dialogue. His remarks came after police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charge as job aspirants marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly. Rahul Gandhi