DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-12-bills-passed-19-pc-productivity-in-ls-39-pc-in-rs-says-kiren-rijiju-696845.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS The Monsoon Session of Parliament which concluded on Thursday was successful in terms of legislative business but remained unsatisfactory in terms of productivity Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the medianbspAddressing the media after both Houses were adjourned sine die Rijiju said We view the Monsoon Session from two angles In terms of business it was a very successful session we passed a total of 12 bills However from the perspective of debate and discussion it was not as successfulIn the Lok Sabha only 19 per cent productivity was achieved in relation to the total time allotted In the Rajya Sabha productivity stood at 39 per cent as the Opposition parties created ruckus and occasionally staged walkouts he addedThe Lower House saw debate only on one Bill pertaining to paper leaks and their preventionThe Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act was passed through both the Houses after due deliberations and discussion he saidA lot of political watchers and constitutional experts have expressed considerable concern over the passage of key legislations without any debate or discussion with some MPs also raising alarm over the gravity of the issueThe Parliamentary Affairs Minister held the Opposition responsible for the washout of the Monsoon Session and blamed it on the latters disruption and derailment tactics accusing them of running away from debateAdmitting that the Monsoon Session didnt live up to peoples expectations he said it was the Oppositions conduct and behaviour that led to constant stalling and adjournments of both the HousesThis is the first time I have seen the Opposition shying away from debate In a democracy they seek answers from the government and the government is bound to provide them Yet we witnessed a scenario where the government itself was forthcoming on discussion but the Opposition kept making excuses to avoid This is not healthy for the parliamentary democracy he statedFurther tearing into the Opposition over its defiance he said the government and the minister concerned offered to reply but they would neither participate in debate nor would they listen to the Ministers replyLamenting the Congress partys disruptive behaviour Rijiju said that he genuinely felt sorry for the grand old party MPs particularly for the new ones who failed to find an opportunity to speak and rather became victims of the uproar created by their own partyHe said that Congress has adopted a mindset under which the members see their role as waking up early grabbing a pillow heading to the Parliament complex and engaging in namecalling and sloganeeringHe said that it was to be seen that the grand old party MPs have been reduced to raising slogans waving placards and creating ruckus and hoped that the attitude would change when the Parliament meets again for the Winter SessionIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-12-bills-passed-19-pc-productivity-in-ls-39-pc-in-rs-says-kiren-rijiju-696845.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-strengthening-sentiment-of-patriotism-pride-in-heart-of-every-indian-hm-shah-696855.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hoisted the Tricolour as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign at his residence in the national capital and said that this strengthens the sentiment of patriotism and pride in the heart of every IndiannbspAmit Shah took to social media platform X and said Today at my residence in New Delhi I hoisted the Tricolour under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign This campaign launched under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji is today further strengthening the sentiment of patriotism and pride in the heart of every Indian Today crores of countrymen are connecting with the Tricolour and empowering the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha BharatThe Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage citizens to bring the national flag into their homes and hoist the Tiranga as part of the celebrations marking Indias IndependenceThe campaign was based on the idea that peoples relationship with the national flag had traditionally remained more formal and institutional rather than becoming a personal expression of national prideBy encouraging citizens to bring the national flag home the initiative sought to transform the Tiranga into a symbol of a personal connection with the nation while also representing a collective commitment towards nationbuilding and national unityThis year Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 is being dedicated to the spirit of 150 Years of Vande Mataram celebrating patriotism pride in the Tiranga and the deep love for the motherland reflected in Indias National SongPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to the countrymen to actively participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to mark Independence Day on August 15 and pay tributes to the freedom fightersSharing a reel on Instagram PM Modi said Celebrate August 15 with pride pay tribute to freedom fighters take a pledge for Viksit Bharat Har Ghar Tiranga Ghar Ghar Tiranga Har Man TirangaCome lets make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home the Prime Minister captioned the post on X as the nation prepares to celebrate the 80th Independence DayEarlier this week PM Modi calling upon the citizens to participate in the campaign termed the Tricolour as pride and source of motivationTaking to his official X account PM Modi had said Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nationLet us participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat he said while underlining this years theme as that of the national song Vande MataramThe Prime Minister mentioned Glad that this years efforts are dedicated to Vande Mataram and that too at a time when we are marking its 150th anniversaryIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-strengthening-sentiment-of-patriotism-pride-in-heart-of-every-indian-hm-shah-696855.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fresh-complaint-filed-against-abhishek-banerjee-in-diamond-harbour-over-2020-attack-case-696864.html Kolkata Aug 13 IANS Another police complaint has been filed against Diamond Harbour Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on ThursdaynbspBharatiya Janata Party BJP leader Abhijit Das alias Bobby has filed this written complaint at the Diamond Harbour police stationAlong with Abhishek Banerjee a total of 79 people including his executive assistant Sumit Roy have been named in the complaintThe BJP leader claimed that on October 6 2020 an attack took place in Diamond Harbour of South 24 Parganas district focusing on the BJPs political programmeIn that incident an attempt was made to fatally attack the West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya and his car was vandalisedAt the same time Abhijit Das alleged that several BJP workers and supporters were also injured in the attackNearly six years after that incident a new complaint was filed at the Diamond Harbour police station on ThursdayBJP leader Abhijit Das alleged that despite a police investigation after the incident proper action was not taken against the accusedHe also questioned the role of the police at that timeHe claimed that the investigation did not progress in the right direction due to political influenceThe BJP leader also alleged that justice has not been done to the victims of the incident even after a long time Therefore after the BJP government came to power in the state Abhijit Das has brought the old incident to the fore and filed a new written complaintAbhijit Das said While we were going to a political programme our State BJP President Samik Bhattacharyas car was attacked and vandalised Several BJP workers and supporters were injured in that incident The incident cannot be seen just as a political clash It is also necessary to investigate whether there was a larger conspiracy behind it Therefore I have filed a complaint against a total of 79 people including Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee and his close aide Sumit RoyAfter filing the complaint the BJP leader demanded an impartial investigation from the policeAbhijit Das said The incident should be investigated without any political pressure and the role of those named in the complaint should be investigatedHe also demanded that necessary action be taken as per the law if the investigation proves the truth of the complaintThe BJP leader has already filed several police complaints against Abhishek Banerjee in Diamond Harbour alleging corruption and irregularities over the MPs medical camp SebaashrayIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fresh-complaint-filed-against-abhishek-banerjee-in-diamond-harbour-over-2020-attack-case-696864.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-students-continue-to-protest-demand-reforms-accountability-in-jpsc-jssc-696806.html Ranchi Aug 13 IANS The ongoing agitation by students in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission JSSC continued on Thursday with protesters reiterating that their movement will not end until concrete action is taken on their demandsnbspSeveral students participating in the protest said their primary objective is to secure meaningful reforms in the recruitment process and ensure accountability for any wrongdoing They urged the government to approach the issue with seriousness and respond to students concerns in a fair and transparent mannerOne student said the focus of the protest is not merely on cancelling examinations but on addressing the root causes of the alleged irregularitiesSo the main demand of those protesting there is reforms We are also suffering because they have demanded that our examinations be cancelled But cancelling the examinations does not in any way mean that everything will be set right It would only allow those responsible for the irregularities to escape because there would be no investigation a student told IANSAnother protester said governments may change over time but accountability must remain a priorityHe said The government should address the students issues with sensitivity and seriousness and take proper cognisance of them Governments will come and go and change with time but accountability must be fixed The government should sincerely address and fulfil the issues currently being raised The students primary demand is that the CGL examination be cancelled reforms be introduced and accountability be fixed so that students do not have to wander from one place to another in the futureStudents also claimed that some protesters have required medical attention and were taken to hospitals due to deteriorating health conditions Despite this they maintained that the agitation would continue until their demands are addressedAnother student said Some of the students have gone to freshen up Today marks the 20th dayMany people are also on hunger strike and several of them have had to be taken to hospitals But the point is that 20 days have passed and the government has still not fulfilled our demands That is why we have been here for 20 days We will remain here until all our demands are fulfilledStudent leader Ravindra told IANS We had a meeting with the SSP yesterday but he did not mention that FIRs were being registered against students Our protest was historic with students strengthening and raising their voice for their rights If the administration feels that some antisocial elements were present who were trying to divert the students movement the government should identify them But while doing so it should keep in mind that around 50000 students were present there If one or two per cent were such unwanted or antisocial elements only those people should be identified and students should not be harassed in any wayIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-students-continue-to-protest-demand-reforms-accountability-in-jpsc-jssc-696806.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/eam-jaishankar-joins-har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-ahead-of-i-day-celebrations-696807.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Thursday joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign sharing a photograph of himself with the national flag flying at his residence ahead of the countrys 80th Independence Day celebrationsEAM Jaishankar shared the photograph on X with the caption Har Ghar TirangaResharing EAMs post on its social media platform X the Ministry of External Affairs MEA wrote Tiranga in every heart every homeThe Har Ghar Tiranga campaign was launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage citizens to bring the national flag into their homes and hoist the Tiranga as part of the celebrations marking Indias IndependenceThe campaign was based on the idea that peoples relationship with the national flag had traditionally remained more formal and institutional rather than becoming a personal expression of national prideBy encouraging citizens to bring the flag home the initiative sought to transform the Tiranga into a symbol of a personal connection with the nation while also representing a collective commitment towards nationbuilding and national unityThis year Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 is being dedicated to the spirit of 150 Years of Vande Mataram celebrating patriotism pride in the Tiranga and the deep love for the motherland reflected in Indias National SongPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to the countrymen to actively participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to mark Independence Day on August 15 and pay tributes to the freedom fightersSharing a reel on Instagram PM Modi said Celebrate August 15 with pride pay tribute to freedom fighters take a pledge for Viskit Bharat Har Ghar Tiranga Ghar Ghar Tiranga Har Man TirangaCome lets make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home the Prime Minister captioned the post as the nation prepares to celebrate the 80th Independence DayEarlier this week PM Modi calling upon the citizens to participate in the campaign termed the Tricolour as pride and source of motivationTaking to X PM Modi had said Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nationLet us participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat he said while underlining this years theme as that of the national song Vande MataramThe Prime Minister mentioned Glad that this years efforts are dedicated to Vande Mataram and that too at a time when we are marking its 150th anniversaryIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/eam-jaishankar-joins-har-ghar-tiranga-campaign-ahead-of-i-day-celebrations-696807.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/inspiring-example-of-dedication-amit-shah-pays-tribute-to-ahilyabai-holkar-on-her-death-anniversary-696811.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her death anniversary saying that her life remains an inspiring example of faith culture public service and unwavering dedication to the welfare of the nationnbspHome Minister Shah took to social media X and said I remember Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar ji on her death anniversary and pay my respects to her Lokmata made an incomparable contribution in the conservation and restoration of heritage from the renovation and reconstruction of temples to the development of pilgrimagesAhilyabai Holkar ji who empowered women by promoting womens education and widow remarriage established the ideal of public welfare justice and good governance Her life is an inspiring example of dedication towards religion culture public service and national interest Remembering Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her death anniversary I pay my respects to her he saidAmit Shah said that Ahilyabai Holkar empowered women by encouraging womens education and widow remarriage and proposed an ideal of public welfare justice and good governanceBy renovating and reconstructing temples and developing pilgrimage areas he made unprecedented contributions to the preservation and revival of cultural heritage Ahilyabai Holkar who empowered women by encouraging womens education and widow remarriage proposed an ideal of public welfare justice and good governance Her life is an inspiring example of religion culture public service and dedication towards the welfare of the nation he saidUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath also paid humble tribute to Holkar and said A humble tribute on the death anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar a revered figure a devout worshipper of Lord Shiva and the embodiment of womens empowerment justice statesmanship and public welfare She upheld the banner of cultural nationalism by establishing new benchmarks for prosperity social harmony and religious renaissance not only within her own kingdom but across the entire nationShe transformed justice into policy service into a spiritual calling and good governance into a way of life Every decision she made was inspired by Dharma and a spirit of service She will forever remain a beacon of inspiration for us all he saidMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also took to social media X and said Humble tributes to an exemplary ruler whose vision compassion and commitment to public welfare remain a timeless inspiration Punyashlok Rajmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar on her SmrutiDinIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/inspiring-example-of-dedication-amit-shah-pays-tribute-to-ahilyabai-holkar-on-her-death-anniversary-696811.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-sine-die-after-vande-mataram-recitation-696817.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS The Lok Sabha on its last working day of the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on Thursday The adjournment followed the recitation of Vande Mataram in the House with all Parliamentarians from Treasury to Opposition benches standing in respect for the National SongnbspThe House proceedings started on a stormy note with the Opposition members engaging in sloganeering and holding placards while trying to corner the government over jawab do jawab do chantsLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made a brief appeal to maintain order and urged all the members to stand up for the recitation of the National SongAs the 310minutelong National Song was recited all the MPs stood in rapt attention while some sang alongWhat made the moment remarkable was the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in the House a grouse held by the Opposition throughout the stretch of the Monsoon Session particularly after the passage of the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill last month aimed at tackling widespread cheating and paper leaksThe recitation of the full National Song in the Lower House comes days after the Presidential assent to the Vande Mataram Bill which brought it on equal footing with the National AnthemAs per the Home Ministry guidelines issued in February this year the recitation of all six stanzas of the National Song has been made mandatory at all official functions and gatherings with all protocols to be followed as accorded to the National AnthemParliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill 2026 last month The legislation gave Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as that of the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana After the Presidents assent the bill has become law and offences will be punishable with imprisonment up to three years a fine or bothThe Lok Sabha proceedings of the Monsoon Session from July 20 to August 13 remained marred by the GovernmentOpposition faceoff with little legislative business conducted in the HouseAmong the key legislations cleared by the House were the NEET Amendment Bill some Taxation bills and the recommendation of the FCRA amendment bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee JPCIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-sine-die-after-vande-mataram-recitation-696817.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-moves-sc-against-allahabad-hc-order-on-disproportionate-assets-allegations-696831.html New Delhi Aug 13 IANS Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging the orders of the Allahabad High Court that directed the CBI and ED to verify allegations that he possesses assets disproportionate to his known sources of incomenbspRahul Gandhis petition is scheduled to be heard on August 17 by a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya KantThe Congress leader has challenged the Allahabad High Courts orders passed in connection with a complaint filed by Vignesh Shishir a BJP worker from Karnataka alleging disproportionate assets against GandhiIn its order issued in May the Allahabad High Court had observed that if the complaint had indeed been received by the concerned agencies the allegations contained in it should be verified in accordance with lawThe court had further noted that the CBI and the ED were at liberty to take appropriate action as warranted under the legal frameworkSubsequently during a hearing on July 20 the High Court expressed dissatisfaction with an affidavit filed by the CBI stating that it did not adequately comply with the directions issued earlier by the courtAt the same time the High Court took note of the steps initiated by the Enforcement Directorate and observed that the agency could proceed in accordance with law if any actionable information emerged during the verification or investigationBesides CBI and ED the Allahabad High Court bench also directed the Department of Personnel and Training DoPT the revenue department the Ministry of Finance the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Director of Serious Fraud Investigation Office to file responses to the petitioners allegationsApart from challenging the High Courts directions Rahul Gandhi has also filed a separate transfer petition before the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the proceedings from the Allahabad High Court to the Delhi High CourtThe Allahabad High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on August 20IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-moves-sc-against-allahabad-hc-order-on-disproportionate-assets-allegations-696831.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-bank-account-freeze-calcutta-hc-to-hear-petition-by-mamata-banerjee-led-faction-today-696651.html Kolkata Aug 12 IANS A crucial hearing is scheduled before the singlejudge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday on a petition by the Mamata Banerjeeled faction in the Trinamool Congress challenging West Bengal Polices decision to freeze four bank accounts of the partynbspThe state police ordered the freezing of these four bank accounts held at the public sector Indian Bank based on an FIR related to cybercrime However the Mamata Banerjeeled faction has claimed in its petition that there was no evidence of any illegal transactions through these four bank accountsThe matter will come up for hearing at the singlejudge bench of Justice Sougata Bhattacharya later in the day In the petition the counsels for the petitioner had pleaded for permission to withdraw from the frozen accounts for essential expenses of the partyThe petitioners counsel has also made it clear that if the permission is given through a courtappointed special officer as was done previously in the case of three other bank accounts held with a private sector bank on which debit restrictions were first imposed following instructions from the state police and subsequently following similar instructions from the Enforcement Directorate EDIncidentally thenbsp Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to interfere with the Enforcement Directorates ED freezing of three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress in connection with an alleged money laundering probe while allowing the existing interim arrangement for the party to meet its daytoday expenses under the supervision of a courtappointed Special OfficerThe apex court Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale also disposed of a separate petition filed by rebel Trinamool Congress leader Biswanath Das who had challenged the Calcutta High Courts order contending that he represented the real partyThe Justice Sundreshled Bench observed that the order of the High Court was a balanced arrangement as it ensured that the partys daytoday operations were not stalled while keeping the operation of the accounts under judicial supervisionIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-bank-account-freeze-calcutta-hc-to-hear-petition-by-mamata-banerjee-led-faction-today-696651.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jpsc-jssc-recruitment-row-student-protest-continues-for-19th-day-in-jharkhand-696656.html Ranchi Aug 12 IANS Student protests over alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission JPSC and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission JSSC recruitment examinations continued for the 19th consecutive day in Ranchi on Wednesday with protesters maintaining that candidates from both examinations have been facing problems for a prolonged periodnbspA protester alleged that senior police and administrative officials visited the protest site late on Tuesday nightLast night the SP DC SSP and other officials came here They arrived at around 1230 at night and stayed for around one and a half hours They were separating all the students of JPSC and JSSC We did not understand their intention or why they were separating us We are protesting together because both groups are affected and have been suffering for a long time It is not something that has been happening for one or two years We feel that we have been suffering since this government came to power the protester told IANSAnother protester said a large number of people had joined the demonstration and expressed concern over the deteriorating health of students staying at the protest siteMany people have come a lot of people have come here Early in the morning Babulal Marandi came here A lot of discussions took place and he spoke in front of the media about the students So many people are sitting here and their health is deteriorating the protester saidThe agitation has also become a major political issue in the state with the Opposition raising the recruitment examination controversy inside the Jharkhand Assembly BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi visited the protesting students and spoke about their concernsMeanwhile the Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die earlier on Tuesday a day ahead of schedule following continuous disruptions sloganeering and confrontations between ruling coalition and Opposition members over alleged irregularities in the JPSCJSSC recruitment examinations police action against students and the statewide bandh called by the BJPThe Assembly proceedings failed to function smoothly as members from both sides repeatedly engaged in protests and sloganshouting During the commotion Minister Irfan Ansari raised slogans against BJP legislators escalating tensions inside the House Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi attempted to address the House but the uproar intensified with several legislators from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition moving into the well of the HouseIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jpsc-jssc-recruitment-row-student-protest-continues-for-19th-day-in-jharkhand-696656.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-urges-youth-to-read-autobiographies-warns-against-shortcut-culture-696658.html New Delhi Aug 12 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the youth of the country to draw inspiration from the lives of accomplished personalities and read their autobiographies instead of seeking shortcuts in lifePM Modi made the remarks while addressing an event at New Delhis Vigyan Bhavan where he released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind titled Triumph of the Indian Republic My Life My StrugglesAddressing the gathering PM Modi said that Kovinds life was an example of how a person from a humble background could overcome difficulties and contribute to the nations development He said Kovind had not only brought honour to his own life but had also played an important role in fulfilling a longstanding vision of building an India where even the poorest and most deprived sections of society could aspire to reach the highest positionsA person like Kovindji has not only brought honour to his own life but has also played a pivotal role in realising dreams cherished for centuries the vision of Indias new construction an India where the poorest of the poor and the most deprived had the opportunity to reach the top We are still working in this direction the Prime Minister saidPM Modi called upon young people to take inspiration from Kovinds journey particularly his ability to remain determined despite challenges and his willingness to make difficult tasks easier through perseveranceWe want the youth of the country to take inspiration from Kovind ji who are not defeated by problems but those who have the courage to make the work easier he saidThe Prime Minister said Kovinds autobiography could become an important source of inspiration for the younger generation and contribute to strengthening the countrys youth powerMaking a direct appeal to young people PM Modi cautioned them against becoming overly influenced by the culture of quick success social media trends and shortcutsIts the age of reels social media influencers take you away but in this age of shortcuts we must remember one thing written on railway stations Shortcuts will cut you short If you want to take a shortcut he saidI would urge the youth to read the autobiography of anyone they admire An autobiography offers a different perspective on the historical events the period covered in a biography brings one very close to history That is why I sincerely hope that the hard work put in by Kovind ji proves beneficial to future generations and especially to the youth he addedHe noted that the book contains detailed accounts of Kovinds experiences with former Prime Minister Morarji Desai and highlighted how those experiences influenced Kovinds approach towards public service and politicsHe further said Kovinds life carried several lessons for people who come from economically weaker and socially disadvantaged backgrounds as his journey demonstrated how simplicity honesty and commitment could become the foundation for a meaningful lifeKovind ji has done this work for all of us because there is so much in his life where many people coming from poor and deprived backgrounds can see the shadow of their own lives he saidHow an ordinary family even in difficult situations does not compromise the simplicity and honesty of life and how those ideals later become the foundation of our lives how the value of difficult times gives us light in life and how we get the strength of national service from that purity fulfilling the responsibilities of different positions the Prime Minister addedThe Prime Minister said Kovinds life had consistently conveyed the importance of perseverance public service and dedication to society He highlighted Kovinds commitment to his responsibilities across various positions he held during his public careerThe Prime Minister added that Kovind continued to remain engaged with issues of national importance even after completing his tenure as PresidentEven now he is working on important issues like One Nation One Election and awakening the country PM Modi addedPM Modi said Kovinds tenure in Parliament and his service as Governor demonstrated his strong sense of duty adding that the same commitment continued when he became the President of IndiaParliament has witnessed his tenure He set an example as a Governor and as President too we have seen the same sense of duty in him Even after being relieved from the highest post like the President he has not rested PM Modi saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-urges-youth-to-read-autobiographies-warns-against-shortcut-culture-696658.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-requests-ls-speaker-to-consult-oppn-for-students-protest-debate--696667.html New Delhi Aug 12 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to consult with the Opposition parties for a discussion on the NEET students protest stating that in a democratic nation solutions emerge only through discussion and dialoguenbspHe also reaffirmed his commitment to remain present in the Lok Sabha when the debate is scheduled and is willing to answer every question raised by the OppositionIn his letter HM Shah said You are aware that the Honble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju has agreed on behalf of the Government during the Business Advisory Committee meeting to a discussion in Parliament regarding the student protests concerning the NEET examinationHe mentioned that even before the Oppositions request the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 was discussed in the Parliament however no Honble Member of Parliament from the Opposition expressed any views regarding the NEET examination in the House at that timeNevertheless he said that the Centre is ready to discuss this issue againI request you to consult with the Opposition and based on mutual agreement allocate as much time whether in terms of days or hours as you deem appropriate starting today I intend to remain present in the House during the scheduled time to participate in the discussion on this matter and am prepared to answer all questions raised by the Opposition the Home Minister saidIn a democracy solutions emerge only through discussion and dialogue I have unwavering faith in democracy and democratic institutions and I believe that this House exists precisely for the purpose of discussion and dialogue he addedTherefore I urge you to consult with Opposition leaders and facilitate a discussion on this important subject in a constructive atmosphere so that all Honble Members from both the Treasury and Opposition benches may present their valuable opinions and views HM Shah addedThis comes against the backdrop of the Oppositions questions over the Home Ministers absence from the House The Opposition has sought a statement on the police action against students who participated in the protest march The standoff has led to repeated disruptionsEarlier in the day speaking to reporters on the Parliament premises Home Minister Shah hit back at the Opposition over allegations that he was avoiding the Parliament and said that he had been regularly attending the ongoing Monsoon SessionHM Shah said that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju had already made it clear that the government was prepared to hold a detailed discussion on the protests by students He said the government had accepted the Oppositions original demand for a discussion and maintained that he himself had made it clear that he was prepared to answer questions on the matter in the ParliamentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-requests-ls-speaker-to-consult-oppn-for-students-protest-debate--696667.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mines-and-minerals-amendment-bill-passed-in-ls-without-debate-house-adjourned-for-the-day-696669.html New Delhi Aug 12 IANS The Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate on WednesdaynbspThe Opposition MPs continued to protest in the Well of the House as the Bill was being introducedJagdambika Pal who was in the Chair began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House however the din did not fade Subsequently the House was adjourned for the dayThe Opposition was demanding complete withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 Pal stated that if any Bill is referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee JPC it is a score for the OppositionThis came as earlier the Central governments resolution to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to a JPC was accepted by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid massive uproar by the Opposition membersThe JPC will consist of 21 MPs from the Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members The Committee will submit a report to this House by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session 2026Meanwhile the Chair also suggested that the Opposition MPs go back to their seats and discuss the NEET students protest issueReferring to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs latest letter to Speaker Om Birla Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said We are ready and so is 80 per cent of the House to start a discussion on the students protests right awayHe also urged the Opposition MPs to go back to their seats and cooperate so that the discussion can take place on the students issuesPal in the Chair said I will get the discussion started but I request you to clear the Well of the House Government and the Home Minister are ready to answer all your questionsHowever the Opposition benches continued to protest and hence the proceedings of the House were adjourned for the dayIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mines-and-minerals-amendment-bill-passed-in-ls-without-debate-house-adjourned-for-the-day-696669.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/yashwant-varma-unable-to-explain-cash-found-at-residence-house-panel-finds-696717.html New Delhi Aug 12 IANS A parliamentary committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to investigate the recovery of cash from the official residence of former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma has held him responsible in the matter concluding that he failed to explain the presence of the money satisfactorilynbspAccording to details of the committees report accessed by IANS and tabled in Parliament on Wednesday the panel found that large quantities of unexplained Rs 500 currency notes were discovered in a storeroom at Justice Varmas official residence at 30 Tughlak Crescent in New DelhiThe controversy arose after a fire broke out at the residence on the night of March 14 2025 Firefighters responding to the blaze allegedly found substantial amounts of partially burnt cash in the storeroomIn its report the committee said Justice Varma could not provide a credible explanation regarding the source ownership or presence of the currency notesThe panel also raised concerns over the handling of the subsequent investigation noting that key evidence was neither properly secured nor preserved It observed that the condition of the storeroom was altered before it could be lawfully sealed and examinedFurther the report pointed to the unexplained disappearance or unavailability of the recovered currency notes It attributed the loss of material evidence to failures in preserving the scene and to the disturbance of the storeroom by personnel attached to the residenceAt the same time the committee said it found no evidence to establish that Justice Varma personally removed the cashCriticising the former judges response including his March 22 2025 written explanation the panel said it was unsatisfactory and lacked candour transparency and institutional accountabilityThe report comprises two volumes and includes oral testimonies as well as documentary evidence gathered during the inquiryEarlier an inhouse panel set up by then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna had concluded that Justice Varma exercised active or tacit control over the storeroom where the cash was foundJustice Varma who was serving in the Delhi High Court at the time was later transferred back to his parent court the Allahabad High Court following the controversyParliament subsequently initiated proceedings for his removal However after Justice Varma resigned from office the removal process effectively became infructuousIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/yashwant-varma-unable-to-explain-cash-found-at-residence-house-panel-finds-696717.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ruthless-cong-jmm-regime-nda-leaders-attack-jharkhand-govts-crackdown-on-student-protest-696483.html New Delhi Aug 11 IANS NDA leaders on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Sorenled Jharkhand government over the ongoing student protests in the state alleging that authorities used indiscriminate force against demonstrators demanding action on issues concerning recruitment and their futurenbspBJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan compared the Jharkhand government to the Emergencyera Congress government and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of failing to hold his alliance partner accountableThe ruthless CongressJMM regime in Jharkhand is a carbon copy of Indira Gandhis brutal Emergency and Rahul Gandhi is a spineless opportunist who doesnt have the courage to hold accountable his own government in Jharkhand Kesavan saidHe alleged that students were being oppressed and suppressed for raising their concerns and condemned the reported use of lathis and tear gas during the protestsKesavan also questioned Rahul Gandhis criticism of the use of force against protesters asking why despite his remarks the Jharkhand government allegedly resorted to a lathicharge against students later that nightIts very clear that nobody even his allies takes Rahul Gandhi seriously and they are not bothered about what he says he saidJDU national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan also targeted the Hemant Soren government alleging that the protests reflected growing insecurity among students over employment opportunities and recruitment processesNow you can see that the Hemant Soren government has been completely exposed Ranjan said alleging that students had repeatedly raised accusations that government jobs could be secured through money or political influenceHe said ordinary students worried about their future were therefore protesting on the streets of Ranchi leading to what he described as an intense confrontationIn West Bengal BJP leader and Minister Dilip Ghosh said the student agitation in Jharkhand had continued with students taking to the streets to raise issues concerning their futureStudents have the right to fight for their future and the government that is unable to protect their rights and interests will have to answer Ghosh saidMeanwhile BJP chief spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo alleged irregularities in competitive examinations in Ranchi and claimed that around two lakh students had gathered on the streetsReferring to Chief Minister Hemant Sorens birthday Shahdeo said students had sarcastically wished him and alleged that the government responded with water cannons tear gas and lathichargeHappy birthday CM sahib may you live for thousands of years and what did the Chief Minister give them in return Shahdeo said alleging that protesters were hit with water cannons tear gas and batonsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ruthless-cong-jmm-regime-nda-leaders-attack-jharkhand-govts-crackdown-on-student-protest-696483.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ndas-mangal-milan-meet-begins-with-vande-mataram-slogans-696488.html New Delhi Aug 11 IANS The NDA Parliamentary Partys Mangal Milan meeting is underway at the Parliament Library Building PLB This comes as the ruling alliance chalks out a strategy for the remaining two days of the ongoing Monsoon SessionnbspAll the members of the ruling NDA arrived at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium for the meeting The Nationalist Citizens Party of India NCPI MPs who were earlier with the Trinamool Congress also attended the meetingnbspPrime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Amit Shah BJP National President Nitin Nabin Union Health Minister JP Nadda Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal along with other NDA MPs attended the meetingThe meeting began with the Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogans and the tricolour in the hands of all the MPs including the Prime MinisterThe meeting comes as the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to end on Thursday The NDAled Centre prepares to pass several pending Bills even as disruptions from the Opposition are expected to continue over a range of contentious issuesThe Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated protests and interruptions as Opposition parties raise issues including examination paper leaks police action against protesters during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and the Ram Mandir donation theft casenbspEarlier on Monday amid the heavy sloganeering from the Opposition benches in the Lok Sabha Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the House that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement about the students protest and called upon the Opposition not to run away during the discussionnbspThe Monsoon Session entered its last week on Monday However the Opposition continued its protest over the NEET paper leak issue and the police action against the protestors on July 20The issue relates to the police action against the protesters at Delhis Jantar Mantar during the Sansad Chalo march on July 20 over the NEET paper leak and other examinationrelated irregularities The Opposition has been demanding the Home Ministers answer over the police brutality against the students during the protestIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ndas-mangal-milan-meet-begins-with-vande-mataram-slogans-696488.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-opposition-protest-696495.html New Delhi Aug 11 IANS The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday amid heavy sloganeering from the Opposition Benches during the Question HournbspLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the parliamentarians to stop the sloganeering and allow the proceedings to run smoothlyDisruptions in the House are against the spirit of democracy We must have debates and discussions in the House The government has assured that the Home Minister is ready to discuss the students protest issue Speaker Birla said while asking both the Treasury and Opposition Benches to maintain the decorum of the HouseHowever the Opposition demanded Home Minister Amit Shahs presence in the House for the discussion on the police action against the NEET protesters during the July 20 Parliament marchWhen the din did not fade the Speaker adjourned the House till 2 pmThe Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated protests and interruptions as Opposition parties raise issues including examination paper leaks police action against protesters during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and the Ram Mandir donation theft caseEarlier in the day the Bharatiya Janata Partyled NDA MPs staged a protest march towards the Parliaments Makar Dwar carrying placards reading Grah Mantri ki charcha se Rahul Gandhi bhago mat Rahul Gandhi dont run away from Home Ministers replyThe BJP claimed that the Opposition and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi are running away from the discussion on the police action against students protest even as the government confirmed that Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to give a statement on the issueThe Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to end on Thursday The NDAled Centre prepares to pass several pending Bills even as disruptions from the Opposition are expected to continue over a range of contentious issuesEarlier on Monday amid the heavy sloganeering from the Opposition Benches in the Lok Sabha Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the House that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement about the students protest and called upon the Opposition not to run away during the discussionThe issue relates to the police action against the protesters at Delhis Jantar Mantar during the Sansad Chalo march on July 20 over the NEET paper leak and other examinationrelated irregularities The Opposition has been demanding the Home Ministers answer over the police brutality against the students during the protestIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-opposition-protest-696495.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-grants-interim-protection-to-abhishek-banerjee-in-remaining-3-cases-696526.html Kolkata Aug 11 IANS A singlejudge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from coercive police action including arrests to Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the partys Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee in three more cases registered against him by the West Bengal PolicenbspThe state police had registered a total of 16 cases against Abhishek also the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Out of these 16 cases interim protection was granted to the Diamond Harbour MP earlier in 13 casesAnd now on Tuesday the interim protection was granted in the remaining three cases which will be effective till August 31 by the singlejudge Bench of Justice Saugata BhattacharyyaTwo of the three cases in which the court granted interim protection to the Diamond Harbour MP were registered at Kalitala Police Station and Bishnupur Police Station under Diamond Harbour Police district and one was registered at Bhabanipur Police under Kolkata PoliceIncidentally on Monday the Supreme Courts Division Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana allowed Abhishek to travel abroad for three weeks for medical treatment of his eye setting aside the Calcutta High Courts refusal to relax the restriction on his foreign travelHowever the permission was subject to certain conditions including that he would travel only on his diplomatic passport and share his itinerary and place of stay abroad with the investigating agencyNow with the Calcutta High Court granting him interim protection in the remaining three cases registered against him by the state police the pressure is off to a great extent on the Diamond Harbour MPHowever on Tuesday both the state government counsel and the counsel for the petitioner on the basis of whose complaints the FIRs were registered against Abhishek tried their best to oppose the granting of interim protectionBoth the counsels questioned the admissibility of the petitions seeking interim protection instead of seeking anticipatory bailHowever Justice Bhattacharyya dismissed their arguments stating that if interim protection is not granted in these cases then the previous interim protections granted in other cases would become meaninglessFinally at the end of the hearing Justice Bhattacharyya granted interim protection to the Diamond Harbour MP till August 31IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-grants-interim-protection-to-abhishek-banerjee-in-remaining-3-cases-696526.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-accuses-lop-gandhi-of-running-away-from-discussion-in-parl-cong-hits-back-696540.html New Delhi Aug 11 IANS NDA leaders on Tuesday alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi was running away from the Oppositiondemanded discussion on the police action against student agitators in the national Capital even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to respond Meanwhile the Congress stuck to its demand seeking HM Shahs response to the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 march to ParliamentnbspMoreover the NDA also targeted the Congress for the alleged lathicharge on protesters in JharkhandSpeaking to IANS BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said We are ready to listen to everything the Opposition has to say and respond to every pointRahul Gandhi you keep creating a ruckus but the Jharkhand government is running with your support Jobs are being sold in every examination there students are on hunger strikes facing lathicharges and tear gas Dont you have to answer for this This cannot continue and we want to make that clearRahul Gandhi will have to respond to our questionsnow he is running away from the debate in Parliament he addedUnion Minister and RPI A chief Ramdas Athawale alleged that LoP Gandhis only job is to demand everyones resignationRahul Gandhi is afraid of Amit Shah that is why he keeps losing elections he further told IANSShiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde echoed saying Home Minister is prepared to respond The government has agreed to discuss the issue for which the Opposition did not allow Parliament to function but the Opposition is still not ready to accept it This shows that they dont want to discuss anything and neither do they want the House to functionBJP MP K Laxman also accused LoP Gandhi of avoiding the discussionThe demands you raised in the House are now being accepted and the Home Minister is ready for a discussion yet you are backing out Rahul Gandhi do not run away come and participate in the discussion The entire country should know what happened in Jharkhand and how students are being subjected to lathicharges in states governed by you he told IANSFurther he urged LoP Gandhi to apologise adding Congress representatives in the Jharkhand government should resignThe Congress is in alliance with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha JMM in the stateAdding to the critique BJP MP Manoj Tiwari accused the LoP of encouraging brutalityThe truth is that Rahul Gandhi is encouraging brutalityThe people of the country as well as the people of Jharkhand are watching this policy of Rahul Gandhi that encourages brutality he told IANSHowever sticking to the Oppositions demands Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asked for the Home Ministers response to the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 march to ParliamentTalking to IANS he said For the past 15 days the Opposition has been demanding that the Home Minister be present There was a twoday discussion on education in the Lok Sabha yet the Home Minister was absent Our clear demand is that he should clarify whether he ordered the use of pellet guns or whether he was unaware of it Whatever it is he should make a statement take responsibility and resignnow he Amit Shah has woken up to give his opinionAs Rahul Gandhi has already said he Shah should speak about who gave orders for the use of pellet guns and resign Gogoi addedSimilarly Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said Let us see whether they fulfil their constitutional responsibilities The Home Minister should come prepared and first answer who ordered the lathicharge on these innocent students who ordered the use of nailstudded batons and who authorised the firing of pellet guns Such force was used against them as if they were terroristsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-accuses-lop-gandhi-of-running-away-from-discussion-in-parl-cong-hits-back-696540.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-raising-concerns-over-viral-cockroach-janta-party-campaign-696543.html New Delhi Aug 11 IANS The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking safeguards against the alleged commercial exploitation and monetisation of oral observations made during judicial proceedings through social media campaigns and digital contentnbspA Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana sought responses from the Union of India the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology the Bar Council of India and the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI and posted the matter for further hearing on September 10nbspThe PIL filed through advocateonrecord Rajesh Singh Chauhan has raised concerns over the alleged transformation of courtroom exchanges and oral observations of constitutional courts into viral digital content memes political symbolism and monetised online campaigns detached from their judicial and procedural contextnbspThe petition specifically refers to the rise of the satirical social media campaign titled Cockroach Janta Party CJP alleging that the controversy surrounding oral observations made during a Supreme Court hearing was converted into digitally marketable content political symbolism viral commodities and monetised spectaclenbspAccording to the plea the campaign rapidly developed into a largescale digital movement with courtroom remarks allegedly being selectively clipped circulated and transformed into memes and viral contentnbspThe PIL contends that the issue is not criticism of the judiciary or democratic dissent protected under Article 191a of the Constitution but the alleged organised commercial exploitation and monetisation of judicial proceedingsnbspIt has sought safeguards against organised commercial exploitation trademarkcommercialisation monetised viral circulation memebased distortion and algorithmically amplified digital commodification of oral courtroom proceedings and institutional constitutional discoursenbspThe plea further seeks appropriate directions for an investigation into activities allegedly involving monetisation branding and digital propagation of controversies arising from oral observations made during court proceedingsnbspThe controversy traces back to oral observations made during a hearing on May 15 when expressions including references to parasites and youngsters like cockroaches were reportedly used in the context of persons allegedly entering professions on the basis of fake degreesnbspThe controversy subsequently triggered the CJP campaign on social media which the petitioner claimed rapidly developed into a largescale digital movement and a form of online branding and political symbolismnbspThe petition had alleged that the courtroom interaction was selectively clipped memeified mimicked commercially circulated and transformed into viral digital content The PIL had alleged that the campaign and subsequent branding activities reflected organised digital exploitation of a judicial controversy and raised concerns over the manner in which courtroom proceedings were being converted into online entertainment and monetised contentnbspFollowing the controversy CJI Surya Kant had clarified that the remarks were directed specifically at persons obtaining fake and bogus degrees and were not aimed at the youth of the countrynbspThe plea contends that constitutional courts derive legitimacy from public confidence institutional neutrality constitutional trust and procedural seriousness rather than algorithmic popularity or approvalnbspIt has further raised concerns over the growing influence of outrage algorithms trolling cultures meme warfare emotional mobilisation and monetised virality on public discourse surrounding judicial proceedingsnbspAccording to the petitioner the increasing transformation of solemn courtroom interactions into viral spectacles could undermine the institutional dignity of constitutional courts and public confidence in the judicial processnbspThe PIL has urged the Supreme Court to formulate safeguards governing the commercial use and monetisation of judicial proceedings and to ensure that oral observations are not selectively distorted or commercially exploited in a manner detached from the context in which they were madenbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-raising-concerns-over-viral-cockroach-janta-party-campaign-696543.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-exam-row-ed-files-ecir-to-begin-probe-into-suspected-financial-transactions-696331.html New Delhi Aug 10 IANS The Enforcement Directorate ED has entered the investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commissions JPSC 14th Preliminary Examination PT and other examinations registering an Enforcement Case Information Report ECIR to examine the financial aspects of the casenbspThe ED has registered the ECIR on the basis of an FIR lodged by the Crime Investigation Department CID in connection with the alleged examination irregularities The development brings the financial transactions and possible money trail linked to the alleged examination scam under the agencys scrutinyThe agency is suspected to be examining whether largescale financial transactions took place in connection with the alleged irregularities in the examinations The investigation may cover the financial transactions associated with the case the sources of funds and the possible movement of moneyThe ED is expected to ascertain whether money changed hands in connection with the alleged examination irregularities and if financial transactions are established identify the individuals who may have been involved and determine the nature of their alleged rolesA fivemember team from the EDs Ranchi unit has arrived to investigate the financial aspects of the case The team comprises one Assistant Director and four inspectors The officials may question people connected with the case and examine relevant documents and financial records as required during the course of the investigationThe alleged irregularities in the JPSC 14th Preliminary Examination have already led to 19 arrests according to the information available in the case The broader investigation into the alleged examination irregularities is being conducted by the Jharkhand CIDThe EDs entry comes amid the continuing controversy surrounding the examination process and demands from students for action against alleged irregularities Before the development the state government and students held marathon discussions over three consecutive days in an effort to avert student agitationAccording to the government several demands raised by the students were agreed to during the discussions However the talks could not reach a final resolutionAmong the key demands raised by the students were an investigation into the alleged examination irregularities cancellation of examinations suspected of being affected by irregularities and reforms in the examination systemIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-exam-row-ed-files-ecir-to-begin-probe-into-suspected-financial-transactions-696331.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kanwar-yatra-is-festival-of-harmony-make-it-occasion-for-social-responsibility-service-cm-yogi--696334.html Lucknow Aug 10 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged people to make the annual Kanwar Yatra a festival of social responsibility service and cooperation saying the pilgrimage is not merely a religious ritual but also a living expression of social harmony discipline and Indias cultural traditionsnbspIn a message to the people of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi said some journeys in Indian tradition go beyond religious observances and become a living school of society culture discipline and public lifeHe described the Kanwar Yatra held during the holy month of Shravan as one such unique tradition that brings crores of devotees together through their devotion to Lord ShivaIn this journey every Shiva devotee has one identity Kanwariya the chief minister said referring to the saffron attire the kanwar carried on the shoulder and the unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva that unite the pilgrims He said their walking pace may differ but their destination remains the same offering holy water to MahadevHe said distinctions of caste class language region and economic status become secondary during the pilgrimage Kanwar Yatra is a great festival of harmony and a living example of the principle of equality in Sanatan culture he saidReferring to the traditional belief associated with the pilgrimage the chief minister said Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison during the churning of the cosmic ocean to protect creation and came to be known as Neelkanth To soothe the heat of the poison the gods performed his abhishek with Ganga water he said adding that the tradition of offering Ganga water during Shravan has since been regarded as particularly sacredThe Kanwar Yatra CM Yogi said carries messages of austerity service selfrestraint and mutual cooperation Austerity strengthens character service improves society and unity makes the nation stronger he saidThe chief minister also expressed admiration for devotees including persons with disabilities who undertake the arduous pilgrimage without being deterred by difficulties Their unwavering faith and dedication he said are the greatest strengths of the Kanwar YatraHe said the state government is committed to ensuring that every devotee completes the journey safely and with dignity Arrangements include floral showers to welcome Kanwariyas cleanliness along the routes organised camps safe drinking water medical assistance toilets lighting traffic management and continuous monitoring through control roomsAdityanath appealed to people to turn the pilgrimage into an occasion for social responsibility and service He urged devotees to adopt environmentfriendly kanwars and take a pledge to live free of plasticHe also appealed to people to give priority to ambulances and school vehicles travelling along the routes Our small act of alertness can become great assistance for someone he saidThe government is committed to your convenience and safety but maintaining the dignity of this sacred tradition is the responsibility of all of us CM Yogi said adding that faith discipline restraint and service constitute the soul of the Kanwar Yatra and reflect Lord Shivas message of public welfareIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kanwar-yatra-is-festival-of-harmony-make-it-occasion-for-social-responsibility-service-cm-yogi--696334.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-to-hit-streets-today-to-protest-against-attack-on-mamata-banerjee-696336.html Kolkata Aug 10 IANS Following the attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bijpur in West Bengals North 24 Parganas district the minority faction of the Trinamool Congress has decided to hold protest rallies across the state on MondaynbspnbspA party insider said that a protest march will be held in all the blocks of the state Party MLAs who have not joined the rebel camp will mark their protest in the state AssemblyAccording to the party insider Trinamool Congress is trying to intensify its movement in the state focusing on Sundays incidentAfter the Assembly results were announced party supremo Mamata Banerjee sat on a dharna on Y channel on June 2 to protest against multiple issues in the state including postpoll violence and the eviction of hawkers However so far the entire programme of the Mamata Banerjeeled faction of the Trinamool Congress has been KolkatacentricAccording to the insider the party is now trying to reach out to its workers in the districts and inspire activists and supporters to take part in its fresh movements The district leaders have been asked to organise processions in every block after 2 pm on Monday to protest against the attackThe threetime former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee fell victim to spontaneous public outrage on Sunday afternoon after she went to Bijpur to meet the family of a Trinamool Congress worker who allegedly died in police custodyPolice had arrested Birju Keot the husband of Jenny Sharma Keot a Trinamool councillor who had resigned from the Kanchrapara Municipality in North 24 Parganas over various allegations including extortionHe died mysteriously in the lockup on Saturday August 8 His family alleged that Birju was beaten to death On Sunday afternoon the former Chief Minister accompanied by two party MPs went to visit Birjus family but faced protests on the wayIt is alleged that shoes and mud were hurled at her vehicle Mamata Banerjee claimed that BJPbacked miscreants were responsible for the act Bricks and stones were also thrown at the car She also claimed that had the windows been open she could have suffered a head injury or even lost her lifeChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday evening said that no BJP members were involved in the protests Speaking about the incident the Chief Minister also offered a piece of advice to the former Chief Minister He said that Mamata Banerjee should wear a headset when stepping out in public That way she wouldnt have to hear chants of thiefIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-to-hit-streets-today-to-protest-against-attack-on-mamata-banerjee-696336.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-students-march-towards-assembly-over-recruitment-exam-row-demand-reforms-cbi-probe-696339.html Ranchi Aug 10 IANS Protesting students in Ranchi on Monday began their march towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly to press for reforms in recruitment examinations as their agitation entered its 17th day with multiple rounds of talks failing to address their concernsCarrying the Tiranga and flowers in their hands the students described their march as a peaceful demonstration against alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations The protesters also criticised the administration for imposing strict security measures and alleged that authorities were attempting to prevent them from reaching the AssemblyThe demonstration comes amid an ongoing agitation by students demanding the cancellation of controversial recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission JPSC and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission JSSC They are also seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the alleged irregularitiesSpeaking to IANS one of the student protesters appealed to aspirants from across the state to join the movementI want to appeal to all students to reach the Vidhan Sabha as soon as possible The government appears to be fearful which is why it is trying to stop us Students from different communities and castes have come together here We are witnessing student unity which will benefit future generations We are carrying flowers in our hands to show that our protest is completely peaceful the student saidAnother protester alleged that the administration had created unnecessary hurdles for the studentsThe administration is treating us unfairly and was not allowing us to move near the Vidhan Sabha It took us more than five hours to reach here I have come here for the students and their future the student saidA third student questioned the governments reluctance to accept the protesters demandsThey are telling the world that they are engaging in dialogue with students but none of our demands are being accepted We are only asking for a CBI inquiry If the government has nothing to hide then why is it afraid of a CBI investigation the student askedAnother participant accused the government of ignoring the concerns of aspirantsWe want to wake up a government that is not paying attention to the future of students There seems to be no sympathy for students The entire system is flawed and examinations are not being conducted properly the protester saidThe protest gained momentum after the third round of talks between student representatives and the state government failed to produce any breakthrough on Sunday Following the collapse of negotiations thousands of students from different districts began arriving in Ranchi to participate in the Assembly gheraoAspirants travelled to the state capital by buses trains and private vehicles with many arriving as early as Sunday morning Hundreds spent the night under the open sky at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium Atal Smriti Vendor Market and the verandas of nearby buildingsIn anticipation of the protest authorities have made extensive security arrangements across the state capital Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS have been imposed within a 750metre radius of the Assembly complex Heavy barricading has been erected at around 12 key locations along the route leading to the Assembly with barbed wire installed at several pointsAround 2000 additional police personnel along with units of the Rapid Action Force RAF riotcontrol vehicles and water cannons have been deployed to maintain law and order While the state government has directed security personnel to exercise restraint and avoid the use of unnecessary force the installation of barbedwire barricades has triggered a political controversy in JharkhandIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-students-march-towards-assembly-over-recruitment-exam-row-demand-reforms-cbi-probe-696339.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-passes-bankers-books-evidence-bill-oppn-walks-out-696367.html New Delhi Aug 10 IANS The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026 by a voice vote after Opposition members walked out before a detailed discussion could take placenbspnbspFollowing multiple adjournments earlier in the day the House reassembled and ViceChairman Harivansh Narayan Singh called upon Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move that the Bill already passed by the Lok Sabha be taken into considerationThe legislation sought to replace the 135yearold Bankers Books Evidence Act of 1891 and align the legal framework governing financial evidence with contemporary digital banking practicesOpposition members continued raising slogans as the Bill was tabledThe ViceChairman told Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge that he would be permitted to speak under the rules framed in 1952 if he confined his remarks to the Bill A heated exchange followedKharge raised his voice shouting chanda chor but his words were drowned out in the dinThe ViceChairman then requested members to stick to the subject and called upon several speakers including Mohammad Nadimul Haque AITC West Bengal Arun Singh of the BJP from Uttar Pradesh Manas Ranjan Mangaraj of the BJD from Odisha S Niranjan Reddy of the YSRCP from Andhra Pradesh Rajendra Hiralal Jain of the NCP from Maharashtra Bhashyam Rama Krishna of the TDP from Andhra Pradesh Ravi Chandra Vaddiraju of the VRS from Telangana LK Sudheesh of the DMDK from Tamil Nadu Dr M Dhanapal of the AIADMK from Tamil Nadu and Dr Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare of the Shiv Sena from MaharashtraExplaining the need for the legislation Nirmala Sitharaman said the original 1891 law was enacted when banking records were maintained predominantly in physical form Its primary purpose was to allow certified copies of bank records to be used as evidence in legal proceedings thereby saving bank officials the trouble of producing original ledgers in courtWith the rapid growth of digital banking records are now created stored and maintained using modern technologyShe said the Bill has been introduced to protect full privacy and safeguardsThe government therefore found it necessary to modernise and strengthen the existing legal frameworkMembers who spoke on the Bill welcomed the longoverdue technological update and also talked about data privacy and safeguards in the new lawEarlier in the afternoon the House was adjourned till 215 pm after Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singhs attempt to call the Finance Minister was disrupted within two minutes by the Opposition which continued its protestIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-passes-bankers-books-evidence-bill-oppn-walks-out-696367.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/534-births-since-2014-15-reflect-success-of-jiyo-parsi-scheme-kiren-rijiju-696374.html New Delhi Aug 10 IANS As many as 534 births have been reported in the Parsi Community since 201415 as the government intensified efforts to stabilise their population with an expenditure of Rs 3743 crore on the Jiyo Parsi scheme Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on MondayRijiju in a written reply to a question said these 500plus births have brought a ray of hope among the Parsi Community towards stabilising their declining populationHe said independent thirdparty evaluation studies also reported the scheme as successful in meeting its targetSharing details of the expenditure on the Jiyo Parsi scheme Rijiju said in 202526 a total of Rs 293 crore was spent under the health of the community component Rs 24 lakh was spent under the medical component and Rs 29 lakh was spent on advocacyThe amount spent on the health of the community component has steadily risen over the years including Rs 253 crore in 202324 and Rs 266 crore in 202425The Minister said that since 2013 the cumulative yearwise number of beneficiaries of the Parsi Community provided with financial assistance for treatment of infertility issues childbearing childbirth and Post Natal Care under the Medical components is 582In addition since 201819 the cumulative yearwise number of beneficiaries provided with financial assistance under the Health of Community component of the scheme is 1055He said publicity about the scheme is undertaken regularly to increase awareness and outreach among the Parsi communitySeveral workshopsinteraction sessions registration drives and bioauthentication drives are also organised said RijijuDissemination of information regarding implementation of the Jiyo Parsi Scheme is also carried out through major Parsi newspapers every month Under this component of the scheme no direct financial assistance is provided to the beneficiariesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/534-births-since-2014-15-reflect-success-of-jiyo-parsi-scheme-kiren-rijiju-696374.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-thai-vazhthu-must-come-first-cm-vijay-to-move-special-resolution-in-assembly-today-696315.html Chennai Aug 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to move a special resolution in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday seeking to make it mandatory for Tamil Thai Vazhthu the state invocation song to be rendered first at all government functions The resolution assumes political significance amid controversy over the rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions attended by the Governor an issue that has triggered protests and political debate in the stateThrough the resolution the Vijay government seeks to establish a uniform protocol under which Tamil Thai Vazhthu will be accorded precedence at official events organised by the state government and institutions under its controlThe proposed protocol is expected to apply to functions conducted at educational institutions government offices public sector undertakings and other staterun establishmentsUnder the proposed arrangement Tamil Thai Vazhthu will be rendered at the beginning of such programmes The move comes against the backdrop of differences over the ceremonial protocol followed at events attended by the GovernorThe rendition of Vande Mataram before Tamil Thai Vazhthu at some programmes has drawn objections from political quarters with critics arguing that the established convention regarding the state invocation should be respectedThe special resolution is expected to formally reiterate the importance accorded to Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events and remove ambiguity over the order in which ceremonial songs should be renderedMembers belonging to various political parties are expected to participate in the discussion when the Chief Minister tables the resolution in the AssemblyLegislators are likely to express their respective partiesâ positions on the issue before the House takes up the resolution for adoptionThe government is expected to seek consensus among all parties given the cultural and political significance attached to Tamil Thai Vazhthu in Tamil NaduThe resolution is expected to be adopted unanimously after the debate signalling the Assemblyâs collective support for ensuring that the Tamil invocation occupies the first place in the ceremonial protocol at state government functionsThe move could also establish clearer guidelines for future official programmes including those attended by constitutional authorities and prevent further disputes over the sequence of invocation songs at government events IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-thai-vazhthu-must-come-first-cm-vijay-to-move-special-resolution-in-assembly-today-696315.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mamata-banerjee-faces-protest-in-bengal-during-visit-to-kin-of-trinamool-worker-killed-in-police-custody-696290.html Kolkata August 9 IANS Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday faced protests from Bharatiya Janata Party BJP workers and supporters while visiting the family of a Trinamool Congress worker who allegedly died in police custody in Kanchrapara of North 24 Parganas districtnbspDemonstrators surrounded Mamata Banerjees car hurled mud and a torn slipper towards her and shouted slogans calling her a thiefFollowing the attack the former West Bengal Chief Minister told media persons Large stones were hurled at my car by antisocial elements right in front of the police The attack on the vehicle was so severe that if the windows had been open my head would have been split open We could have all been killed This happened right in front of the police I have never seen anything like this What is going on The police are providing protection to the BJPThe BJP alleged that the former Chief Minister had come to Kanchrapara to incite trouble and that ordinary citizens were protesting against itOn the other hand Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJPled state government and targeted Police Minister Suvendu Adhikari who is also the Chief Minister of West BengalThe Trinamool Congress supremo alleged that the BJP orchestrated the incident using their goonsForget about security the police are protecting lumpens Bengal has fallen into the hands of lumpens We will file a case she saidThe threetime former Chief Minister Banerjee claimed that large bricks were thrown at her carMy head could have been split open I could have died here The police are protecting the BJP she complainedTrinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen accompanied Mamata Banerjee They too vented their anger against the current BJP administration after facing the protestsKalyan Banerjee said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is running his rule through the police and getting work done by the mafiaPolice had to surround the former Chief Ministers car as it passed through the roads of Bijpur in the same districtThe husband of the former Trinamool Congress Councillor of Kanchrapara Municipality in North 24 Parganas district died in police custody the family alleged on SaturdayThe deceaseds name is Birju Keot His wife Jenny Sharma Keot the former Trinamool Councillor of Ward number 23 of Kanchrapara Municipality alleged that her husband died after being beaten up in the jailThere was no reaction from the police in connection with this incidentThe deceased Trinamool workers family on Saturday alleged that Birju was tortured in police custody after Friday midnightJenny also alleged that her husband was beaten with his hands and feet tiedA source from Halishahar police station said that Birju was found lying ill in the jail on after Friday midnight He was rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital in Nadia districts Kalyani where the doctors declared him deadInitial speculation is that he may have died of a heart attack However the real cause of death is not yet certainIt is also not known whether there are any injury marks on his bodyThe cause of death will be clear only after the autopsy report is received a police source saidAfter meeting the Keot family on Sunday Mamata Banerjee remarked There is no such thing as law and order left in this stateIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mamata-banerjee-faces-protest-in-bengal-during-visit-to-kin-of-trinamool-worker-killed-in-police-custody-696290.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-criminal-laws-built-on-technology-timeline-and-trust-amit-shah-696291.html Puducherry Aug 9 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the three new criminal laws introduced by the Narendra Modi government are founded on three key pillars technology timeline and trust and are aimed at ensuring faster and more effective delivery of justice to citizensnbspnbspAddressing a ceremony after presenting the Presidents Colour to the Puducherry Police at the Police Training School ground in Gorimedu HM Shah said the new legal framework marked a significant shift from the colonialera criminal justice systemHe said greater use of technology and clearly defined timelines for investigation and judicial procedures would help make the criminal justice system more efficient transparent and citizencentricBuilding public trust in the justice delivery mechanism was equally important he addedThe three laws the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the Indian Penal Code Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act respectivelyCongratulating the Puducherry Police on receiving the Presidents Police Colour HM Shah described the honour as one of the proudest moments in the history of any disciplined police forceDespite having a strength of fewer than 5000 personnel the Puducherry Police carry the responsibility of maintaining law and order ensuring internal security and protecting the Union Territory and its people HM Shah saidHe also highlighted Puducherrys rich spiritual and cultural heritage and said the police force had an important responsibility in safeguarding the dignity and security of the Union TerritoryWith the conferment of the Presidents Police Colour Puducherry has become the 18th State or Union Territory in the country to receive the prestigious recognitionThe Presidents Colour is regarded as the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a police force in recognition of its distinguished service and professional excellenceLieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan Chief Minister N Rangasamy state Home Minister A Namassivayam Director General of Police Shalini Singh and other senior officials attended the ceremonyHM Shah is also scheduled to participate in another programme in Puducherry later on Sunday He will flag off a Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra at the Muruga Theatre Signal as part of events promoting the national flag and patriotic participation ahead of Independence DayIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-criminal-laws-built-on-technology-timeline-and-trust-amit-shah-696291.html Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/visible-change-of-heart-in-rahul-gandhi-about-women-rijiju-calls-on-cong-to-back-quota-bill-696192.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi has said that no country can achieve true progress or fulfil its potential if women are not able to express themselves freely stressing the need to bring womens voices back into public discourse and create an environment where they can pursue what they wantnbspUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to Gandhis remarks saying that the Congress party should now have no difficulty in supporting the Womens Reservation Bill in ParliamentResponding to LoP Gandhis remarks Rijiju described them as a potentially positive indication of a change in the Congress partys approach towards womens political representationThis seems to be a positive message from the Congress Party Theres a visible change of heart in Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji about the women Now I hope Congress Party will support the Womens Reservation Bill unconditionally Rijiju saidThe Womens Reservation Bill officially enacted as the Constitution One Hundred and Sixth Amendment Act 2023 also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a landmark law in India that reserves 33 per cent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha the lower house of Parliament state legislative assemblies and the Delhi Legislative AssemblyThis came as LoP Gandhi made the comments in an Instagram post on Friday expanding on his response during his Ask Me Anything session on Thursday where he spoke about the need to ensure greater freedom and space for women in Indian societyReflecting on the issue LoP Gandhi said I was thinking to myself that the energy of Indias women is trapped is not allowed to express itself is not allowed to imagine For me no country can be successful if its women are not expressing themselvesHe further argued that the inability of women to express themselves has a wider impact on the countrys development and progressAnd I think a lot of my politics and a lot of what politics should be in this country is about making people understand that our country is stunted and incomplete without the expression of women the Congress leader addedLoP Gandhi stressed that womens empowerment should not be restricted to their participation in business or politics but should extend to their everyday lives including their homes families and public spacesIt is not just about women doing well in business or in the political system but about them being able to express themselves in their homes and walk the streets comfortably the LoP saidHe explained that women should also have the freedom to express opinions that may differ from those of people around them and to question established norms within their families and societyThat is them putting a point of view that many others dont agree with that is them questioning their parents their husbands their brothers sisters whatever So a certain amount of freedom from this patriarchy from the rigid control that Indias men impose on their women is required if India has to really develop Gandhi saidThe exchange comes amid the continuing political debate over womens representation in Indias legislative institutions and the implementation of the Womens Reservation BillMeanwhile the government on Thursday reached out to the Opposition as Rijiju spoke to Gandhi over the phone to seek support for the reintroduction of the delimitation BillSources said that Rijiju focussed on bridging the gap on the issue marking his third effort to discuss the issue with Rahul Gandhi during the Monsoon SessionRijiju tried to seek support for the delimitation Bill insisting that the Oppositions support for its early reintroduction would speed up the implementation of the womens reservation said sourcesThe Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2026 had earlier failed to pass through the Lok Sabha during the Budget session in AprilRijiju told Rahul Gandhi that if womens reservation is not implemented it would lead to resentment among women according to sourcesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/visible-change-of-heart-in-rahul-gandhi-about-women-rijiju-calls-on-cong-to-back-quota-bill-696192.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/drone-flights-banned-in-tiruvannamalai-as-union-home-minister-amit-shah-arrives-amid-tight-security-696197.html Tiruvannamalai Aug 8 IANS Drone operations have been banned in and around key locations in Tiruvannamalai for two days as elaborate security arrangements have been put in place for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to the temple town on SaturdaynbspHM Shah is beginning a twoday tour of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday After completing his engagements in Maharashtra he is scheduled to fly to Chennai and proceed by helicopter to Tiruvannamalai where he is expected to arrive around 420 pmFrom the helipad the Home Minister will travel by road to the Sri Ramanasramam on Girivalam Road He is expected to spend about an hour there and participate in special prayers before visiting the Arunachaleswarar Temple for darshanShah is scheduled to leave Tiruvannamalai around 6 pm and travel by road to Puducherry for the next leg of his visitAhead of his arrival the Tiruvannamalai district administration and police have stepped up security across the townHelipads have been prepared at the Government Arts College grounds and near Unnamalai Amman Nagar along the Girivalam routeOn Friday Central Reserve Police Force personnel and advance security officials conducted a helicopter landing rehearsal at the helipads as part of preparations for the highprofile visitAdvance security officials from the Union Home Ministry also held a detailed review meeting with District Collector Vandana Garg and Superintendent of Police Udayakumar at the CollectorateSecurity arrangements were subsequently reviewed with officials from various departments Security teams inspected the routes connecting the helipads Sri Ramanasramam and Arunachaleswarar Temple They also examined the route that Shah is expected to take while travelling from Tiruvannamalai to PuducherryOfficials carried out separate inspections at the ashram and temple to assess arrangements ahead of the Home Ministers arrivalAs part of the security measures the district administration has prohibited the operation of drones remotely controlled aircraft and other Unmanned Aerial Vehicles around the helipads venues and designated VIP routes on Saturday and SundayCollector Vandana Garg said the restrictions were imposed to ensure public safety and provide comprehensive security to the Union Home Minister while preventing potential threats arising from the unauthorised use of Unmanned Aerial VehiclesMore than 1000 police personnel have been deployed across Tiruvannamalai under a threetier security arrangement for Shahs visitIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/drone-flights-banned-in-tiruvannamalai-as-union-home-minister-amit-shah-arrives-amid-tight-security-696197.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/a-morning-i-will-cherish-raghav-chadha-meets-pm-modi-says-interaction-was-enriching-696199.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Saturday shared details of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the interaction as a memorable and enriching experiencenbspnbspChadha said he was grateful for the Prime Ministers time and guidanceA morning I will cherish Had the privilege of meeting Honble Prime Minister Shri narendramodi Ji A detailed and enriching interaction Deeply grateful for his generous time and for the opportunity to benefit from his insights and guidance Chadha posted on XThe meeting comes a day after Prime Minister Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians on Friday a majority of whom had recently changed political affiliations and joined the Bharatiya Janata Partyled National Democratic Alliance NDAThe interaction took place against the backdrop of an ongoing stormy Monsoon Session of Parliament marked by repeated disruptionsDuring the breakfast meeting PM Modi is understood to have expressed concern over repeated disruptions caused by Opposition protests which have limited the opportunities available to several MPs to speak and participate in parliamentary proceedingsThe Prime Minister also reportedly sought to reassure the lawmakers including MPs who had recently moved away from the Trinamool Congress and Shiv SenaUBT telling them not to be apprehensive and assuring them that the NDA stood behind them as a familyThe NDA is a family We are with the constituent parties I am with every MP and not just one constituent party of the NDA I stand with every MP of the NDA You dont need to worry about anyone NDTV reported quoting PM Modi as saying during the interactionAccording to reports those who attended the breakfast included 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs who merged into the Nationalist Citizens Party of India seven former Uddhav Sena MPs six of whom officially joined the Eknath Shindeled Shiv Sena 20 National Peoples Party NPP MPs and two MPs from the NCP faction led by Ajit PawarIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/a-morning-i-will-cherish-raghav-chadha-meets-pm-modi-says-interaction-was-enriching-696199.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/implement-2023-law-without-any-conditions-lop-rahul-counters-rijijus-womens-quota-bill-remarks--696202.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday responded to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijijus remarks on the womens quota Bill stating that the legislation was unanimously passed in 2023 with the full support of Congress and accused the government of unnecessarily linking it to delimitationnbspTaking to X LoP Gandhi said Mr Rijiju who would know better than you as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs that the Womens Reservation Bill 2023 has already been passed unanimously with the full support of the CongressThe question is why has it still not been implemented even after three years and why do you now want to unnecessarily link it to delimitation Implement the 2023 law Without any conditions LoP Gandhi addedThis came as Rijiju responded to LoP Gandhis remarks on women saying that the Congress party should now have no difficulty in supporting the Womens Reservation Bill in ParliamentThis came as LoP Gandhi made the comments in an Instagram post on Friday expanding on his response during his Ask Me Anything session on Thursday where he spoke about the need to ensure greater freedom and space for women in Indian societyLoP Gandhi said that no country can achieve true progress or fulfil its potential if women are not able to express themselves freely stressing the need to bring womens voices back into public discourse and create an environment where they can pursue what they wantHe further argued that the inability of women to express themselves has a wider impact on the countrys development and progressLoP Gandhi stressed that womens empowerment should not be restricted to their participation in business or politics but should extend to their everyday lives including their homes families and public spacesHe explained that women should also have the freedom to express opinions that may differ from those of people around them and to question established norms within their families and societyResponding to LoP Gandhis remarks Rijiju described them as a potentially positive indication of a change in the Congress partys approach towards womens political representationThis seems to be a positive message from the Congress Party Theres a visible change of heart in Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji about the women Now I hope Congress Party will support the Womens Reservation Bill unconditionally Rijiju saidThe exchange comes amid the continuing political debate over womens representation in Indias legislative institutions and the implementation of the Womens Reservation BillThe Womens Reservation Bill officially enacted as the Constitution One Hundred and Sixth Amendment Act 2023 also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a landmark law in India that reserves 33 per cent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha the lower house of Parliament state legislative assemblies and the Delhi Legislative AssemblyThe Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in April 2026 to fasttrack the 33 per cent womens reservation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by using the 2011 Census for early delimitation However the bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha after falling short of the required twothirds majorityIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/implement-2023-law-without-any-conditions-lop-rahul-counters-rijijus-womens-quota-bill-remarks--696202.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-exam-protest-student-delegation-govt-meet-for-2nd-round-of-talks--696203.html Ranchi Aug 8 IANS The second round of talks between the students of the JPSCJSSC Aspirant Nyay Manch and the Jharkhand government is underway at the State Guest House in RanchinbspAn eightmember delegation of students from the Manch is holding facetoface discussions with the delegation appointed by the state governmentThe students associated with the Manch have been protesting continuously since July 5 following the exposure of alleged irregularities in the 14th Civil Services Preliminary Examination by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission JPSC on July 2Their indefinite agitation entered its 15th day on Saturday Student leader Devendra Nath Mahato has also been on a hunger strike in support of the protesting aspirantsThe eightmember student delegation presenting its memorandum and demands before the government comprises Chandan Kumar Deenbandhu Mandal Ravi Shankar Prem Kumar Pooja Kumari Ramavatar Mahato Bimal Kumar and Amit Kumar SharmaStudent leader Devendra Nath Mahato who has been leading the agitation at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium has been on hunger strike for the past six days in support of the students demandsThank everyone who is supporting this movement I am having difficulty speaking for long The protest which began on July 5 has continued till now Our demand is that all examinations conducted by the TDPL agency be cancelled and an inquiry be conducted Mahato told IANSWe are all students and our issue is the same We went for talks yesterday but the government kept delaying the matter Today a delegation of eight students is holding talks with the government he addedRamavatar Mahato speaking to IANS said Our meeting is regarding the 14th JPSC examination The government should immediately cancel the JPSC examination All the examinations conducted by the TDPL should be cancelledTalking to IANS student leader Prem Nayak said We wanted to proceed under the leadership of Devindranath and hold talks with the Chief Minister Our demand was that the talks should be held on an open platform in an open ground We dont know if the government will agree to this demand This time we wont rely on the governments hollow promisesA student studies in a 10x10 room bringing rice and lentils from home If their job is sold for Rs 1 crore or Rs 80 lakh where will poor students go That is why it is very important to raise this voice strongly This is where the economy starts to collapse If an officer gets a job by paying money and giving a bribe why would he not indulge in corruption he addedMeanwhile several protesters continued to demand justice for the students and urged the government to address their concerns regarding the recruitment examination processRapper Suraj Tylon speaking to IANS said The students are demanding that the JSSC examination be cancelled There should be transparency in the examination and its results Everything including how the cutoff was set should be clarifiedThe students have maintained that their agitation will continue until their demands are addressed and the government takes concrete steps towards resolving the alleged irregularities in the recruitment examination processEarlier on Friday evening the first formal round of talks between the government and the protesting students was held at the State Guest House in MorabadiThe meeting continued for around one and a half hours and concluded at 925 pm Student representatives described the discussions as positive but the meeting failed to produce a final agreement between the two sidesThe students made it clear after the meeting that their protest would continue until a final agreement was reached and their demands were fulfilled They reiterated that they were seeking concrete action rather than assurances from the governmentDuring the first round of discussions a fivemember government delegation and a 10member student delegation participated in the talks The students placed each of their demands before the government and sought a clear response on the issues raised during the ongoing agitationFour ministers from the Jharkhand government participated in the first round of talks They included Chamara Linda Sudibya Kumar Sonu Deepika Pandey Singh and Sanjay Prasad Yadav Development Commissioner Ajay Kumar Singh was also present during the meetingAs the second round of talks is underway on Saturday morning attention is now focused on whether the government and the student delegation can reach common ground on the demands that have kept the JPSCJSSC aspirants protesting at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium for the past 15 daysIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-exam-protest-student-delegation-govt-meet-for-2nd-round-of-talks--696203.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-am-not-baba-bageshwar-but-pm-modis-light-hearted-remark-draws-laughter-at-iit-delhi-696219.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday drew laughter and applause when he mentioned Baba Bageshwar while congratulating the students during the Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology IIT DelhinbspnbspBaba Bageshwar widely known as Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is the head priest of the Bageshwar Dham Temple located in Madhya Pradeshs Chhatarpur district He draws large crowds for his spiritual discourses and divine courts divya darbarAddressing the gathering PM Modi said All of you are gathered here today but there must be something going on in your hearts Now I am not Baba Bageshwar but there must be something going on Some must be thinking of their future some about their salaries some must be preparing for a new start in a new city some must be thinking of startups Everyone has a different path and dreams but one feeling must be mutual recalling the first day in IIT Delhi and today You must be feeling satisfied by your journey from orientation to convocation You all should cherish this momentA total of 3000plus students including 587 PhD scholars were conferred their degrees during the ceremony He congratulated the students wishing them all the best for their futures adding that they arent just taking degrees but taking forward a dream of doing something for the countryHe expressed his joy in attending the convocation ceremony and said The way your families are feeling proud today I am also proud of you all You are not just taking a degree but taking forward the dream of doing something for the countryThe Prime Minister also presented IIT Delhis prestigious academic honours to meritorious students in recognition of their outstanding performance The awards include the Presidents Gold Medal Directors Gold Medal Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal and Perfect Ten Gold MedalOn a lighter note PM Modi said If some daughters were meritorious students then it would have been much better Sorry not just some but manyWhenever life gives you a reason to look back then this campus life your friends teachers and support staff the ones who have become your families and home you will remember all this and be thankful for everyone he addedPM Modi also virtually inaugurated Param Pragya an AIpowered highperformance supercomputing facility at the institutes Sonipat campusThe facility is expected to strengthen the institutes capabilities in Artificial Intelligence data science advanced computing and interdisciplinary researchIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-am-not-baba-bageshwar-but-pm-modis-light-hearted-remark-draws-laughter-at-iit-delhi-696219.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-am-proud-of-you-all-pm-modi-to-students-during-iit-delhi-convocation-696221.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi as the Chief Guest and congratulated the students wishing them all the best for their futures adding that they arent just taking degrees but taking forward a dream of doing something for the countrynbspA total of 3000plus students including 587 PhD scholars were conferred their degrees during the ceremonyAddressing the gathering PM Modi expressed his joy in attending the convocation ceremony and said The way your families are feeling proud today I am also proud of you all You are not just taking a degree but taking forward the dream of doing something for the countryThe Prime Minister also presented IIT Delhis prestigious academic honours to meritorious students in recognition of their outstanding performance The awards include the Presidents Gold Medal Directors Gold Medal Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal and Perfect Ten Gold MedalOn a lighter note PM Modi said If some daughters were meritorious students then it would have been much better Sorry not just some but manyAll of you are gathered here today but there must be something going on in your hearts Now I am not Baba Bageshwar but there must be something going on Some must be thinking of their future some about their salaries some must be preparing for a new start in a new city some must be thinking of startups Everyone has a different path and dreams but one feeling must be mutual recalling the first day in IIT Delhi and today You must be feeling satisfied by your journey from orientation to convocation You all should cherish this moment the Prime Minister saidWhenever life gives you a reason to look back then this campus life your friends teachers and support staff the ones who have become your families and home you will remember all this and be thankful for everyone he addedPM Modi also virtually inaugurated Param Pragya an AIpowered highperformance supercomputing facility at the institutes Sonipat campusThe facility is expected to strengthen the institutes capabilities in Artificial Intelligence data science advanced computing and interdisciplinary researchIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-am-proud-of-you-all-pm-modi-to-students-during-iit-delhi-convocation-696221.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-registrations-by-women-on-portal-cross-5-lakh-mark-696226.html New Delhi Aug 8 IANS The overwhelming response from women to the Delhi governments Delhi Lakshmi Yojana DLY in the first seven days of its launch took the number of registrations on the schemes portal past the 5lakh mark on Saturday afternoon said an officialTill 8 pm on Friday the portal had recorded 487 lakh registrations while the number of submitted applications had touched 199 lakh the official saidThe overnight registrations and early morning rush on Saturday took the number of registrations on the DLY portal beyond the 5lakh mark he said in a statementChief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi Cabinet had originally approved the scheme as the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana but it was later renamed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to better reflect the broader vision of womens dignity prosperity and economic empowermentShe added that the scheme has been designed differently from conventional cash assistance programmesBeneficiaries will be able to choose between two financial options based on their individual needs the Chief Minister saidUnder the first option Rs 1000 every month will be credited to a Central Bank Digital Currency CBDC wallet for meeting daytoday expenses while the remaining Rs 1500 will be deposited in an RDFD account she addedUnder the second option the entire Rs 2500 will be deposited in an RDFD every month allowing beneficiaries to build substantial savings over time along with interest In this way the scheme seeks to provide immediate financial assistance as well as longterm financial security she saidChief Minister Rekha Gupta added that a digital negative list will be implemented for the CBDC wallet to ensure that government assistance is used only for essential household needsThe amount credited to the wallet cannot be spent on alcohol tobacco narcotic substances lottery tickets gambling betting or any other goods and services prohibited by the government from time to time This will ensure that the financial assistance is utilised for the welfare of families the Chief Minister saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-registrations-by-women-on-portal-cross-5-lakh-mark-696226.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-greets-nation-on-national-handloom-day-urges-citizens-to-support-indias-weavers-696075.html New Delhi Aug 7 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day paying tribute to Indias rich handloom heritage and the generations of weavers and artisans who have preserved the countrys traditional craftsmanshipnbspIn a post on X the Prime Minister said Today on National Handloom Day we celebrate Indias rich and vibrant handloom heritage We also salute the skill creativity and dedication of our weavers and artisans For generations they have preserved and enriched our traditionsOur Government will keep supporting the handloom sector which is an important pillar of rural empowerment womenled development and fulfilling the dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat Do share your favourite handloom products and GRWM videos using NationalHandloomDay which will encourage those associated with the sector he addedThe Prime Ministers message comes a day after he called upon citizens particularly the youth to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm and spirit as Friendship Day and actively promote Indias rich weaving heritageIn a twominute Instagram reel shared on Thursday night PM Modi recalled the historical significance of August 7 1905 when the Swadeshi Movement was launched against British rule laying the foundation for the idea of a selfreliant IndiaFriends we must not forget 7 August 1905 It was on this day that the Swadeshi movement began with people across the country joining the struggle against British rule he saidDrawing a parallel with the recently celebrated Friendship Day the Prime Minister appealed Just as you celebrated Friendship Day with great warmth celebrate Handloom Day too Celebrating Handloom Day means supporting the livelihoods of weaver families who create fabrics by handHe also urged people to purchase at least one handloom product and share Get Ready With Me GRWM videos featuring their favourite handloom attire using the hashtag NationalHandloomDay saying every such post would honour Indias skilled artisans while contributing to the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat by strengthening the livelihoods of weaver familiesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-greets-nation-on-national-handloom-day-urges-citizens-to-support-indias-weavers-696075.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/raj-cm-sharma-discusses-cooperative-sector-and-border-area-development-issues-with-hm-shah--696076.html Jaipur Aug 7 IANS Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met the Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed issues related to the states development and public welfarenbspDuring the meeting on Thursday the Chief Minister briefed the Union Minister on the progress of key development projects and welfare schemes being implemented by the state governmentHe also expressed gratitude to Union Minister Amit Shah for the Yamuna Water AgreementThe two leaders discussed strengthening the cooperative sector in Rajasthan accelerating the holistic development of border areas and enhancing security arrangementsChief Minister Sharma shared pictures of his meeting with Union Minister Shah on his official X account and said Today I met with the Union Home and Cooperation Minister AmitShah ji in New Delhi and expressed my gratitude for the Yamuna water agreement During this time I received valuable guidance on various topics related to the overall development of Rajasthan making good governance even more effective issues concerning public interest as well as the empowerment of the cooperation sector internal security strengthening of border areas comprehensive development of border districts and making security arrangements even more effectiveUnder the visionary leadership and guidance of the Prime Minister narendramodiji the doubleengine government is continuously working with full commitment to realise the resolve for the overall inclusive and rapid development of Rajasthan he saidChief Minister Sharma also met Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh MandaviyaThe discussions focused on expanding opportunities for Rajasthans youth in skill development employment innovation and sportsThe two leaders also deliberated on strengthening the states sports ecosystem developing worldclass infrastructure for athletes and promoting youth leadership through the MY Bharat initiativeThe Chief Minister later called on Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan NaiduDuring the meeting both leaders discussed expanding air connectivity across Rajasthan including improving links between major cities in the state and domestic as well as international aviation networks They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen the states aviation infrastructure to support tourism trade and economic developmentToday in New Delhi I met with the Union Civil Aviation Minister RamMNK Ji and held detailed discussions on important topics such as expanding air connectivity in Rajasthan constructing new airstrips and connecting the states major cities to internationalnational air networks In line with the vision of the esteemed Prime Minister narendramodi Jis Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik UDAN our government remains steadfastly committed to developing modern aviation infrastructure in the progressing state of Rajasthan Chief Minister Sharma said on his X accountIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/raj-cm-sharma-discusses-cooperative-sector-and-border-area-development-issues-with-hm-shah--696076.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-for-the-day-over-intense-sloganeering-rijiju-slams-oppn-696080.html New Delhi Aug 7 IANS The Lok Sabha witnessed noisy and uproarious scenes on Friday soon after it reconvened at noon with Opposition benches resorting to intense sloganeering and demanding the presence of the Home Minister in the HousenbspAs the constant shouting threatened to drown out the House proceedings Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and the Chair appealed to the Opposition to maintain order but the din prevailed The House witnessed several mentions and submissions by various members before being adjourned till MondayThe ruckus was yet another continuation of the disruption that has left the House paralysed for days owing to governmentOpposition stalemate over the absence of the Home Minister from the HouseAs the House resumed at noon the Opposition members took to sloganeering chanting Amit Shah sadan mein aaoDilip Saikia acting as the officiating Speaker told the protesting members that this was a crucial hour of the House when Parliamentarians under Rule 377 get a chance to raise issues of their constituencies and hence everyone should cooperate in running the HouseIt is my request you go to your seats and please cooperate in running the House he exhorted the members but the Opposition refused to budgeParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took strong exception to sloganshouting by the Opposition benches questioning the seriousness and sanctity of their noisy protests He claimed that their mere purpose was to derail the House proceedingsPointing fingers at the Opposition Rijiju said They have been creating chaos since morning they are taking the Home Ministers name just for disrupting the House I must tell them the Home Minister has been present in Parliament since morning and leaves only by nightHe is one person whose name alone is enough for frightening the terrorists and insurgents to the core If he comes to reply on any matter you wont sit to listen he addedFurther accusing the Opposition of holding the House to ransom Rijiju cautioned that the protesting lawmakers from the Opposition must stop this drama as they cant dictate the proceedings of the HouseDilip Saikia in the Chair told the members that they had been advised against waving banners and pamphlets but they were not paying heed despite repeated requestsAs the pandemonium prevailed the House was adjourned for the remainder of the dayBefore this the Micro Small and Medium enterprises Development Amendment Bill was passed by the Lower House through voice voteUnion Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Jitan Ram Manjhi presented the Amendment Bill amidst noisy protest for the Houses consideration and passage It was subsequently cleared by voice voteIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-for-the-day-over-intense-sloganeering-rijiju-slams-oppn-696080.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-denies-anticipatory-bail-to-man-accused-of-posing-as-civil-servant-patna-hc-judge-696081.html New Delhi Aug 7 IANS The Delhi High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a man accused of repeatedly impersonating senior constitutional and government functionaries including allegedly posing as a civil servant and a judge of the Patna High Court to obtain sensitive confidential information from authorities The court also questioned the failure of Delhi Police to arrest the accusednbspA singlejudge Bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia while dismissing the anticipatory bail plea of Manoj Kumar Jha also expressed surprise over the failure of Delhi Police to arrest the accused despite repeated rejection of his bail pleas including by the Supreme Court and directed that a copy of the order be sent to the Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned for necessary actionThe Delhi High Court observed that the accused appeared to be a habitual offender and said that there was no change in circumstances after the Supreme Court had earlier declined to grant him anticipatory bailThe case arose out of an FIR registered in 2024 at Parliament Street police station under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAccording to the prosecution the accused impersonated a civil servant and attempted to obtain sensitive confidential information from various senior authoritiesHe was also accused of impersonating a judge of the Patna High Court The accuseds counsel argued that despite dismissal of his anticipatory bail applications in 2024 and 2025 followed by rejection of his Special Leave Petition SLP by the Supreme Court on September 8 2025 the investigating agency had not arrested him indicating that custodial interrogation was not requiredHowever during the hearing the Additional Public Prosecutor in the presence of the investigating officer expressed concern that despite the apex court declining anticipatory bail no action had been taken to arrest the accusedIn its order the Delhi High Court recorded that the accused was involved in multiple criminal cases registered across several states including allegations of impersonating a Patna High Court judge in Gurugram and cheating a person of Rs 80 lakh by allegedly posing as the Chairman of the National Highways Authority of India in a CBI caseIt also took note of several other FIRs registered in Haryana Bihar Punjab and Chandigarh involving allegations of cheating impersonation forgery and related offencesReferring to his criminal antecedents Justice Kathpalia observed Apart from the nature of allegations coupled with the fact that the accusedapplicant is a habitual offender I am also governed by strict judicial disciplineThe order added that the Supreme Court had already found it unfit to grant anticipatory bail and that there had been no change in circumstances thereafterConsidering the above circumstances I do not find it a fit case to grant anticipatory bail Justice Kathpalia saidAt the same time the Delhi High Court questioned the conduct of the local police in not arresting the accused despite repeated rejection of his anticipatory bail pleasI am also surprised by the fact that despite dismissal of repeated anticipatory bail applications till Honble Supreme Court the local police appear to have taken no steps at all to arrest the accusedapplicant which conveys an impression that accusedapplicant is being helped and there is something more that meets the eye the judge observedJustice Kathpalia directed that a copy of the order be forwarded to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Police through the Senior Standing Counsel for information and necessary actionIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-denies-anticipatory-bail-to-man-accused-of-posing-as-civil-servant-patna-hc-judge-696081.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/committed-to-womens-empowerment-says-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-on-lakshmi-yojana-success-696082.html New Delhi Aug 7 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday received a warm welcome from women at the Delhi Assembly following the implementation of the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana with beneficiaries expressing support for the initiative aimed at welfare and empowermentnbspAddressing the gathering Gupta said she was happy to see the joy among women in Delhi after the fulfilment of a promise made by the governmentToday I am happy for the women of Delhi whose happiness knows no bounds I am glad that we have been able to fulfil the promise that the Delhi government made to the women of Delhi I promise every woman that for their empowerment and security this Chief Minister and our government will always stand with them she saidDelhi Minister Ashish Sood also highlighted the implementation of the scheme comparing the governance models of different political partiesDekh rahe ho Binod a wellknown web series dialogue Today within one year under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Rekha ji the way has been opened for Delhis sisters to receive Rs 2500 Those who display their IIT degrees and run Punjab through remote control have until just three or four months before elections spoken about womens empowerment only for votebank politics There is a sharp difference between these two models of governance Sood saidEarlier on Thursday Chief Minister Gupta visited the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana camp in Shalimar Bagh where she interacted with women beneficiaries and took feedback about the scheme She also assisted women with the registration process and signed application forms of several beneficiaries during her visitThe camp witnessed an enthusiastic response with women expressing confidence in the governments initiative Many beneficiaries said they believed the promises made during the elections were now being implemented on the groundThe Delhi government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every eligible woman receives the benefits of the scheme and that the registration process remains accessible to all eligible beneficiariesThe Delhi Lakshmi Yojana which began on August 1 has witnessed a significant response with nearly four lakh registrations completed so farUnder the scheme eligible women in Delhi will receive financial assistance of Rs 2500 per month as part of the governments efforts to promote womens empowerment and provide greater economic supportThe initiative is being positioned by the Delhi government as a key step towards strengthening financial independence and security among women across the national capitalIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/committed-to-womens-empowerment-says-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-on-lakshmi-yojana-success-696082.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/with-punjab-elections-around-corner-akali-dal-chief-badal-calls-on-pm-modi--696139.html Chandigarh Aug 7 IANS With Punjab elections around the corner Shiromani Akali Dal SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi over law and order situation in the statenbspSpeculations are rife over a prepoll alliance between both parties once a twodecadeold coalition partnernbspAn Akali leader said discussion between PM Modi and Badal was centered around Punjab with Badal raising law and order situationnbspEven PM heard all our concerns remarked a senior Akali leaderAt his last visit to Punjab on July 17 PM Modi at the rally in Jalandhar attacked the Aam Aadmi Party AAP government and also criticised the Congress and the SADnbspHowever a day later Badal claimed that the Prime Minister did not say anything against his party but against another Akali factionnbspOn reports of Akali Dal President Badal meeting PM Modi in Delhi Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon said Any senior leader can meet the PM Sukhbir Singh Badal was the Deputy Chief Minister I am happy that he must have spoken for the good of Punjab We will contest all 117 seats in Punjab alone A major joining is going to happenWith the mass exodus of leaders even veterans the fractured Akali Dal which marked its centennial in 2021 is facing its worst crisis structurally organisationally and even in terms of ideological leadershipnbspPeople have rejected the Akali Dal in the 2022 Assembly polls for the second consecutive termnbspAt that time its legislators in the Legislative Assembly of 117 reduced to mere three down from 15 seats in 201722 the lowestever numbernbspThe Akali Dal was one of the oldest allies of the BJP It was among the first to support the 13day Atal Bihari Vajpayee government the shortest Prime Ministers stint in Indias history in 1996nbspHowever the Akali Dal pulled out of the BJPled National Democratic Alliance NDA in September 2020 after sharp differences emerged over the three controversial farm laws now repealedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/with-punjab-elections-around-corner-akali-dal-chief-badal-calls-on-pm-modi--696139.html Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-six-lives-in-pratapgarh-house-collapse--695943.html Pratapgarh Aug 6 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of six lives in a house collapse in Pratapgarh district and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved familyCM Yogi took to social media X and said The loss of life in an unfortunate accident in Pratapgarh district is deeply saddening My condolences are with the bereaved families I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at his holy feet and a speedy recovery to the injuredDistrict Magistrate Abhishek Pandey and Superintendent of Police Deepak Bhukar visited the site where six members of a family lost their lives after a dilapidated house collapsed The officials inspected the scene and also met the lone survivor Aman SrivastavaSpeaking to reporters District Magistrate Abhishek Pandey said The house belonged to Pramod Srivastava A room on the second floor had a roof constructed using an old building technique Preliminary findings suggest that the roof built with this outdated method collapsedHe further said that all seven family members were sleeping in the same room where an airconditioner had been installed when the tragedy occurredOut of the seven people sleeping in the room six were killed Aman survived and is currently under clinical observation It is deeply tragic that almost the entire family was wiped out in a single incident We have received instructions to stand firmly with the family and provide all possible assistance he saidPandey added that he had spoken to Aman and assured him that all eligible government benefits and relief measures would be provided within 24 hoursThe six members of the Srivastava family were killed and another injured after a nearly 100yearold house collapsed amid heavy rainfall in the Mahuli locality under the Kotwali police station area of Uttar Pradeshs Pratapgarh district in the early hours of ThursdayAccording to police all seven family members were asleep in the same room when the structure suddenly gave way burying them under the debris Rescue teams rushed to the spot launched an operation and pulled the victims from the rubble One survivor was rescued alive and admitted to a hospital for treatmentSpeaking to reporters injured survivor Aman Srivastava recounted the tragedy When I woke up I realised I was buried under the debris I somehow managed to get out and saw that all my family members were trapped I first tried to rescue them myself but I couldnt so I started shouting for help Family members neighbours and others gathered at the spot All seven of us were sleeping in the same room My parents my younger brother my wife and our two young children were inside I was rescued but they all died he saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-six-lives-in-pratapgarh-house-collapse--695943.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nadda-to-visit-flood-hit-arunachal-pradesh-review-relief-and-rehabilitation-measures-695945.html Itanagar Aug 6 IANS Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda is scheduled to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to assess the floodaffected areas of the state and review the ongoing rehabilitation relief and healthcare measures being undertaken for those impacted by the disasterThe Arunachal Pradesh visit marks the third and final leg of Naddas threeday tour of the flood and landslideaffected northeastern states of Assam Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh where he has been assessing the extent of damage and reviewing relief efforts on the groundDuring his visit the Union Minister is expected to inspect regions affected by floods flash floods and cloudbursts His itinerary is also likely to include visits to relief camps inspections of damaged infrastructure and interactions with residents who have been affected by the natural calamitiesEarlier on Wednesday Nadda assured the people of Assam that the Centre would extend all necessary support for relief rehabilitation and reconstruction work in floodaffected areas reiterating the Union governments commitment to helping affected families rebuild their livesAccompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma the Union Minister visited the floodhit Bihubor and Nepali Khuti areas in Sivasagar district where he reviewed the ground situation and interacted with families impacted by the recent floodsWhile addressing local residents during the visit Nadda said the Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood firmly with the people of Assam and would ensure that relief and rehabilitation work proceeds without any shortage of resourcesHe also stated that teams deputed by the Centre were already carrying out detailed assessments of the losses caused by the floods so that rehabilitation and restoration measures could be implemented at the earliestThe Bihubor and Nepali Khuti areas in Sivasagar district have suffered extensive damage due to the recent flooding with hundreds of homes damaged large stretches of agricultural land submerged and significant livestock losses reportedLater in the day Nadda travelled to Nagaland where he was accompanied by the states Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal and Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland Phangnon Konyak to inspect landslideaffected areas in Mon townDuring the visit the Union Minister inspected the landslidehit Defence Colony and adjoining affected areas in Techa Ward He also met bereaved families and interacted with displaced residents staying at the Konyak Union OfficeNadda assured the affected families that the Central government stands firmly with the Nagaland government in tackling the ongoing flood and landslide situation He said the Narendra Modiled government is working in close coordination with the state administration to ensure that timely relief and every possible assistance reach all affected familiesHeavy rainfall had triggered multiple landslides across Mon district with Defence Colony and nearby localities emerging among the worsthit areas Several residential houses suffered extensive damage forcing many families to leave their homes The landslides also disrupted road connectivity at several locations while power and water supply were temporarily affected in parts of the districtIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nadda-to-visit-flood-hit-arunachal-pradesh-review-relief-and-rehabilitation-measures-695945.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-deadlock-continues-house-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-oppn-uproar--695955.html New Delhi Aug 6 IANS The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday after repeated appeals by Speaker Om Birla to maintain order in the House went unheeded as persistent sloganeering by Opposition members disrupted proceedingsThe Opposition continued its protests over the NEET paper leak demonstrations demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action against protesters as well as the alleged Ram Temple donation theft controversyWith the House unable to function amid the uproar Speaker Om Birla adjourned the proceedings till 2 pmThe continuing protests have prevented the Question Hour from functioning even for a single day during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament as repeated disruptions kept stalling regular legislative businessOn Wednesday despite sustained protests by Opposition members the Lok Sabha passed a Bill aimed at recognising digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courtsThe legislation which was cleared through a voice vote without any discussion seeks to modernise the legal framework governing evidence related to bankers books by bringing it in line with contemporary digital banking practices It also covers matters connected or incidental to the legislationMeanwhile Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Opposition for protesting over the alleged Ram Temple donation scam accusing Congress the CPI and the Samajwadi Party of consistently opposing Lord RamReferring to the Oppositions chanda chori skit staged within the Parliament premises Rijiju said it had hurt the sentiments of people across the countryThe Union Minister also alleged that the Opposition was deliberately preventing Parliament from functioningKC Venugopal is a good man but he is unable to make his party members understand and maintain decorum Rijiju told the House while asserting that the government was prepared for a discussionMeanwhile targeting the BJP over the Ram Temple issue Venugopal said The people who looted the Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being Ram virodhi People will laugh at such allegations We are asking for action against those who took money from Ram temple donations and they have no answer to thatIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-deadlock-continues-house-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-oppn-uproar--695955.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rs-sees-heated-exchanges-between-rijiju-and-kharge-over-rule-interpretations-695959.html New Delhi Aug 6 IANS Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday were marked by sharp verbal exchanges and persistent Opposition protests demanding the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in the HousenbspnbspDespite continuous sloganeering of Grih Mantri Sadan Mein Aao Chairman CP Radhakrishnan allowed Question Hour to proceed soon after the House reassembled at noonHe told opposition members that the Leader of Opposition LoP would be given the floor once the initial questions concludedFollowing the first set of questions the Chairman invited LoP Mallikarjun Kharge to speak A heated faceoff quickly developed between Kharge and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren RijijuDefending the Oppositions stance Kharge asserted that members were raising critical matters of national importance and reiterated the demand that the Prime Minister and Home Minister address the House He insisted it was his right to decide how to speak what to speak and when to speakCiting former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Kharge maintained that disruption is part of democracy and that members possess the fundamental right to raise pressing public questionsThe debate intensified as Kharge accused Rijiju of misapplying parliamentary rules alleging he had quoted Rule 239 while overlooking Rule 238 which says a personal charge or defamatory incriminatory allegations against another member cannot be made and criticised earlier remarks concerning Congress leader Pawan KheraKharge stressed that no inflammatory or defamatory statements should be permitted inside the chamberCountering the allegations Rijiju clarified that he had initially cited Rule 240 and pointed out that Opposition members were repeatedly raising matters already addressed with the Chairs permissionHe said he was always ready to facilitate new members and noted that Khera being a new member had not yet made his maiden speech a point he had mentioned in the morning sessionRijiju said new members should also be given an opportunity to speakResponding to the demand for the Home Ministers presence Rijiju said that while members could request decisions from the Chair they could not dictate nor issue directions on which minister should be present in the House adding that we are all collectively responsibleChairman Radhakrishnan noted his intent to facilitate newer members and observed that one member had yet to deliver a maiden speech He however told the Parliamentary Affairs Minister to respect the sentiments of the Opposition as they are demanding the Home Ministers presenceThe Chairman firmly underlined that no rule permits members to shout against the ChairAs the Chairman attempted to restore order and proceed with Question Hour he called upon member John BrittasWhen Brittas thanked the Chair for directing the Parliamentary Affairs Minister the Chairman declined to entertain the point further and adjourned the House until 215 pm amid the unrelenting protestsEarlier during Question Hour Manoj Jha asked the government about steps taken to ensure representation of judges from Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste communities in the higher judiciary Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal replied that the government always sends its recommendations to include judges from ST and SC communities in the Memorandum of Procedure MoP which lays down the procedure for appointment and transfer of judges to the Supreme Court and State High CourtsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rs-sees-heated-exchanges-between-rijiju-and-kharge-over-rule-interpretations-695959.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/row-erupts-over-revocation-of-permission-for-rahul-gandhis-student-event-in-up-cong-cries-foul-695972.html New Delhi Aug 6 IANS The withdrawal of permission for Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron ki Goonj event slated to be held in Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj has snowballed into a major controversy with many Congress leaders calling out shameful conduct allegedly at the behest of the BJP government in the statenbspRahul Gandhi was set to address a gathering of students at KP Ground on August 8 but the venue permission has been revoked just two days before the scheduled address The Kayastha Pathshala Trust which owns the KP Ground cancelled the permission citing unsafe conditions in light of incessant rains and also a court orderHowever a string of Congress leaders cried foul over the abrupt cancellation of the venue accusing the BJP of crushing dissent and throttling democracyUP Congress chief Ajay Rai saw a BJP design in disrupting Rahuls Chhatron ki Goonj events across the country and claimed that the ruling dispensation was making futile attempts to block the LoPs dialogue with studentsFirst Kota Rajasthan then Dehradun Uttarakhand and now Prayagraj the BJP government is making futile attempts everywhere to stop this historic dialogue between the youth and Rahul Gandhi he said on XHe asserted that the programme will go on in Prayagraj and also made a fervent appeal to students and examination aspirants to reach the city on the dayMany Congress MPs and leaders reacted to the cancellation of permission for Rahuls muchpublicised students event venue with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra telling scribes in a oneliner Dont know what they are afraid ofCongress MP Vivek Tankha speaking to scribes on Parliament premises said This amounts to throttling democracy and questioned the governments approach in upholding democratic valuesAnother Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi called out the shameful conduct and slammed the administration over attempts to stop students engagementWhat could be more shameful than this You are afraid of a students programme You are unwilling to engage with students yourselves and when the Leader of Opposition goes to interact with them you cancel the permission for the programme he saidSamajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan called the move unconstitutional saying In a democracy everyone has the right to go anywhere and preventing someone from doing so only reflects the weakness of the governmentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/row-erupts-over-revocation-of-permission-for-rahul-gandhis-student-event-in-up-cong-cries-foul-695972.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cabinet-expansion-grievances-persist-despite-karnataka-cm-shivakumar-surjewalas-outreach-to-mlas-695982.html Bengaluru Aug 6 Despite efforts by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and AICC Karnataka incharge Randeep Singh Surjewala to pacify disgruntled Congress legislators following the recent Cabinet expansion protests and expressions of dissatisfaction continued across the state on Thursday In Kolar district a bandh was observed in Bangarpet in support of threeterm MLA SN Narayanaswamy whose supporters demanded that he be inducted into the state Cabinet Protesters exempted emergency services from the shutdown but organised bike rallies blocked the Kolar Main Road and burnt tyres alleging that the senior legislator had been overlooked despite his contributions to the partyIn Koppal district supporters of senior Congress leader Raghavendra Hitnal continued their agitation over his exclusion from the Cabinet Several party workers announced that they would resign from their organisational posts in protest Hitnal however maintained that he would take a decision on his future course of action after a weekA similar protest was witnessed in Haveri district where supporters of Byadagi MLA Basavaraj Shivannavar along with members of the Kuruba community called for a bandh demanding his inclusion in the Cabinet Supporters said they would urge former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who also belongs to the Kuruba community to ensure Shivannavar was accommodated in the ministryMeanwhile senior Congress leader Yashavanthrayagouda Patil of Vijayapura who had earlier resigned from his Assembly membership in protest announced that he was withdrawing his resignation following appeals from supporters and discussions with SurjewalaAddressing the media Patil on Thursday said he had reconsidered his decision after witnessing the affection and support shown by people in his constituencyI have withdrawn my resignation keeping in mind the sentiments of the people The pressure from my supporters and wellwishers convinced me that the love of the people is more valuable than a ministerial post I will remain in the Congress till my last breath he saidPatil said he had questioned Surjewala about the assurance allegedly given to him in 2023 regarding a Cabinet berth According to him the Congress leader explained the circumstances behind the final selection of ministers following which he was satisfied with the clarificationHe said he had been promised a ministerial position during the formation of the government under Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after the 2023 Assembly elections However he alleged that the assurance was not honoured prompting him to submit his resignationSurjewala came to my residence and held detailed discussions with me He requested me not to be upset over missing out on a Cabinet berth After requests from party leaders and supporters I have decided to withdraw my resignation I have no intention of joining any other political party in search of a position Patil saidAnother disgruntled senior Congress MLA BR Patil from Aland in Kalaburagi district continued to express disappointment over being denied a ministerial berthHe said he was unsure whether Siddaramaiahs explanation that local leaders had created obstacles to his induction was genuine or merely an excuseI never approached anyone seeking a ministerial post Leaders from my own district became a roadblock to my inclusion in the Cabinet Siddaramaiah himself has spoken about this but I do not know whether he is stating the truth or merely saying it for the sake of it BR Patil saidHe further claimed that Siddaramaiah had personally called him three times before the Assembly elections and promised him a ministerial position while campaigning for himI never demanded a Cabinet berth It was Siddaramaiah who assured me that I would be made a minister Going back on that promise has caused me immense disappointment he addedThe continuing protests in several districts despite sustained efforts by the party leadership to contain the rebellion indicate that the Congress is yet to fully overcome the resentment triggered by the latest Cabinet expansion IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cabinet-expansion-grievances-persist-despite-karnataka-cm-shivakumar-surjewalas-outreach-to-mlas-695982.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-hails-tvks-debut-budgets-as-roadmap-for-inclusive-growth-695992.html Chennai Aug 6 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday congratulated Finance Minister N Marie Wilson and Agriculture and Farmersâ Welfare Minister R Vinoth for presenting the stateâs Revised Budget and Agriculture Budget for 202627 saying the financial proposals were designed to promote inclusive growth and strengthen the livelihoods of people across sectors In a statement issued after the presentation of the Agriculture Budget in the Legislative Assembly CM Vijay said the two budgets reflected the governmentâs commitment to Tamil Naduâs development while placing the welfare of its people at the centre of policymakingThe Chief Minister conveyed his appreciation to Finance Planning and Development Minister Marie Wilson for presenting the Revised Budget for 202627 and to Vinoth for unveiling the Agriculture BudgetThe Agriculture Budget was presented in the Assembly on Thursday with Vinoth outlining a series of schemes and initiatives covering farmers agricultural production and allied sectors The Minister began reading his Budget speech at 931 am and concluded at 1138 am speaking for more than two hoursCM Vijay said the revised budget had been formulated with a broad vision to create new opportunities and improve the welfare of different sections of society He said the proposals were aimed at supporting students youth women children persons with disabilities transgender persons workers fishermen weavers entrepreneurs and government employees among othersThe Budget he said sought to give fresh hope to people from all sections while laying the foundation for the stateâs longterm economic and social developmentReferring to the Agriculture Budget CM Vijay said it had been specifically designed to strengthen farmersâ welfare and livelihoods while accelerating the development of agriculture and allied activities across Tamil NaduThe Budget also focuses on livestock farming fisheries and dairy farming besides encouraging food processing and valueadded industries linked to the agricultural economyThe Chief Minister said strengthening these sectors would help create additional livelihood opportunities improve farmersâ economic security and contribute to the overall development of rural Tamil NaduCM Vijay said the governmentâs fiscal and agricultural plans were intended to ensure that economic progress reached people across different sections of society and regions of the StateExpressing confidence in the governmentâs development agenda the Chief Minister said Tamil Nadu should continue its journey towards greater prosperity with the participation and welfare of all sections of society at its core IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-hails-tvks-debut-budgets-as-roadmap-for-inclusive-growth-695992.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjps-bansuri-swaraj-attacks-rahul-over-rss-remarks-questions-his-silence-on-jharkhand-exams-row-695761.html New Delhi Aug 5 IANS BJP Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS alleging that the Congress leader lacks the vision for a positive agenda and relies on accusations instead of constructive politicsnbspHer remarks came against the backdrop of Rahul Gandhis continued criticism of the RSS in which he has accused the organisation of attempting institutional capture rewriting Indias history and exercising influence over key Union ministries and public universities through the backdoorReacting to the remarks Bansuri Swaraj accused Rahul Gandhi of lacking a developmental vision and said his politics was centred on allegations rather than meaningful public discoursenbspSpeaking to reporters she said Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has neither a vision for development nor a positive agenda His politics is based only on allegations and creating illusions Due to a lack of facts he repeatedly targets national and ideological organisationsnbspThe BJP MP further defended the RSS saying the organisation has been serving the nation for nearly a century through voluntary efforts and has consistently contributed to relief work during natural disasters and other emergenciesThe RSS which has been contributing selflessly to nationbuilding for the last 100 years and is often the first to undertake relief work during disasters is repeatedly subjected to baseless allegations by Rahul Gandhi she saidnbspThis is truly shameful behaviour of Rahul Gandhi The countrys voters have repeatedly rejected Rahul Gandhi and the divisive policies of the Congress party Swaraj saidnbspOn Tuesday during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence Gandhi reportedly alleged that the RSSs involvement in Sainik Schools across the country was increasing unnecessarilyAt a separate book launch event held the same day the Leader of the Opposition also accused the RSS and the BJP of promoting the idea that India is not a collective expression of its diverse culturesSwaraj also questioned Rahul Gandhi over what she described as his selective approach towards issues concerning students and examinationrelated controversiesnbspReferring to paper leak cases in states governed by parties belonging to the INDIA bloc she asked why the Congress leader had remained silent on those incidentsnbspShe said she wants to ask Rahul Gandhi why he sheds crocodile tears over student protests in Delhi but maintains silence over exam controversy in JharkhandIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjps-bansuri-swaraj-attacks-rahul-over-rss-remarks-questions-his-silence-on-jharkhand-exams-row-695761.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shashi-tharoor-questions-delay-in-lgbtqia-panels-work-695765.html New Delhi Aug 5 IANS The Centres HighPowered Committee constituted to examine issues concerning samesex couples has met only twice since its formation more than two years ago and is yet to submit any recommendation or report according to the governments written reply to an unstarred question raised by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor in the Lok SabhanbspThe reply received by Tharoor on Tuesday states that the committee was constituted pursuant to the Supreme Courts judgment in the Supriyo caseIt also says that the panels last meeting was held more than two years agoReacting to the reply in a social media post Tharoor said on Wednesday The Governments reply to my question lays bare the utter failure of the HighPowered Committee constituted pursuant to the Supreme Courts Supriyo judgment and more importantly the Governments complete lack of political will to address the concerns of samesex couples and secure meaningful rights for our fellow citizens in the LGBTQIA community More than two years after its constitution the Committee has met only twice Its last meeting took place over two years ago and it has yet to produce a single recommendation or reportThe interim measures cited by the Government cannot substitute for meaningful legal reform Advisories do not create rights They do not guarantee equal access to housing employment healthcare inheritance joint financial benefits nextofkin recognition medical decisionmaking or public services If the Government believes these questions should await the Committees recommendations it owes the community an explanation for why the Committee itself has remained virtually inactive for over two years he saidOne is compelled to ask Was the Committee constituted merely to satisfy the Court with no genuine intention of carrying its mandate forward The Governments own reply regrettably points in that direction asks TharoorCongress MP Tharoor a senior member of the Lok Sabha has been representing the state capital city constituency uninterrupted starting from 2009 and was a Union Minister too in the Dr Manmohan Singh CabinetIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shashi-tharoor-questions-delay-in-lgbtqia-panels-work-695765.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-clarifies-media-reporting-of-court-proceedings-unaffected-restricts-use-of-courtroom-audio-video-695774.html New Delhi Aug 5 IANS The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order regulating the use of audio and video recordings of court proceedings does not impose a blanket prohibition on reportage by recognised news organisations while reiterating that such outlets cannot use audio or video clips of judicial proceedings in their coveragenbspnbspA Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the clarification after observing that some confusion persists regarding paragraph 11 of its July 24 interim order passed in a petition seeking implementation of a uniform framework for live streaming and recording of court proceedings across the countryClarifying the scope of its earlier directions the CJIled Bench said The said paragraph makes it clear that the order is not to be construed as imposing a blanket prohibition on the reporting of court proceedings by recognised news outletsSuch outlets may therefore continue to report on the proceedings and inform the general public of legal developments and judicial pronouncements save that audio or video clips of the court proceedings shall not be utilised in the course of such reportage it addedIIn sum while news outlets may continue to report on the court proceedings they shall nonetheless remain bound by the restrictions set out in paragraph 10Accordingly the top court said that paragraph 11 of its July 24 order stands clarified to that extentThe CJI Surya Kantled Bench also granted four weeks time to the respondents to file their counter affidavits and posted the matter for further hearing on September 18Earlier on July 24 the Supreme Court had directed that audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings cannot be extracted disseminated monetised posted reposted uploaded transmitted modified stored or hosted on social media or any other digital platform without prior permission of the Secretary General of the apex court or the Registrar Generals of the respective High CourtsThe interim direction was passed while issuing notice on the writ petition and impleading all High Courts along with major social media intermediaries and technology platforms as parties to the proceedingsThe apex court had also directed the Union government to place before it a proposal formulated through the nodal Ministries to give effect to the reliefs sought in the petition while asking all High Courts to submit status reports on the adoption of the Model Rules for live streaming and recording of court proceedings including the feasibility of continuous and uninterrupted live streamingnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-clarifies-media-reporting-of-court-proceedings-unaffected-restricts-use-of-courtroom-audio-video-695774.html Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-mangal-milan-meet-underway-discussions-likely-on-final-leg-of-monsoon-session-695486.html New Delhi Aug 4 The NDA Parliamentary Partys Mangal Milan meeting is underway at the Parliament Library Building PLB The discussion is likely to chalk out the ruling alliances floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon Session All the members of the ruling NDA arrived at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium for the meeting The Nationalist Citizens Party of India NCPI MPs who were earlier with the Trinamool Congress also attended the meeting for the second time Prime Minister Narendra Modi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Home Minister Amit Shah BJP National President Nitin Nabin Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar along with other NDA MPs are expected to attend the meetingThe meeting comes as the Monsoon Session of Parliament enters its last leg The NDAled Centre prepares to introduce several pending Bills for consideration and passage even as disruptions from the Opposition are expected to continue over a range of contentious issuesThe Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated protests and interruptions over the past several days as Opposition parties raise issues including examination paper leaks police action against protesters during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and the Ram Mandir donation theft case With both the government and the Opposition expected to remain firm on their respective positions the third week of the session is likely to witness another round of intense political exchanges alongside efforts to push forward the Centres legislative agendaThe Mangal Milan meeting is virtually the rebranded weekly NDA parliamentary party strategy session held to foster constructive debate and seamless alliance alignmentApart from facilitating daily floor management and crossparty consensus during Parliament sessions the Mangal Milan meeting also serves as a medium to promote coordination with NDA constituentsThe meeting promotes the participation of NDA MPs in debates and the distribution of speaking roles among key allies including the Shiv Sena LJP TDP JDU and other regional partiesThe previous Mangal Milan held on July 28 marked the debut of NCPI MPs Kakoli Ghosh Shatabdi Roy and Saayoni Ghosh who were earlier with the Trinamool Congress at the meeting along with other NDA constituentsMany of the NCPI MPs who attended the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting Mangal Milan for the first time had praised the organised system of the ruling alliance IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-mangal-milan-meet-underway-discussions-likely-on-final-leg-of-monsoon-session-695486.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/up-govt-tables-rs-59-01954-crore-supplementary-budget-amid-opposition-protests-in-assembly-695512.html Lucknow Aug 4 IANS Uttar Pradesh Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna on Tuesday presented a supplementary budget of Rs 5901954 crore in the Assembly during the second day of the Monsoon SessionnbspThe supplementary budget sees significant allocations for the energy industrial development health agriculture and social welfare sectorsnbspThe budget was tabled amid noisy protests by opposition members particularly from the Samajwadi Party SP leading to heated sloganeering between treasury and opposition benchesPresenting the supplementary budget the Minister announced additional financial provisions aimed at boosting infrastructure expansion attracting industrial investment strengthening healthcare services and supporting the agricultural sector across the stateThe supplementary budget earmarks Rs 4722 crore for the energy sector and Rs 1655 crore for the Social Welfare DepartmentnbspAccording to the government the additional expenditure is intended to accelerate development projects and improve public service delivery in key sectorsIn agriculture and allied sectors the Agriculture Department has been allocated Rs 13238 crore under the revenue head and Rs 159 crore under the capital headnbspThe Horticulture and Food Processing Department will receive more than Rs 24480 crore while additional provisions have also been made for the Animal Husbandry Department Dairy Development Fisheries Land Development and Water Resources departmentsThe health sector emerged as one of the major beneficiaries of the supplementary budget Allopathic medical services have been allocated Rs 1100 crore under revenue expenditure and Rs 96 crore under capital expenditurenbspAn additional Rs 70425 crore has been provided for Family Welfare programmes while Rs 6065 crore has been earmarked for Public Health services The government has also allocated funds for the expansion of Ayurvedic and Unani healthcare facilitiesThe government has laid special emphasis on industrial development and infrastructure expansion The Department of Heavy and Medium Industries has been allocated nearly Rs 2090588 crore under the capital head and Rs 13030 crore under the revenue headnbspAdditional provisions have also been made for handloom and textilerelated projects as well as printing and stationery infrastructure worksMeanwhile opposition protests continued throughout the budget presentation SP legislators entered the well of the House and raised slogans against the governmentnbspDuring the exchange SP members shouted Chanda Chor Kahan Milenge BJP Ke Daftar Mein while BJP legislators responded with slogans targeting the oppositionnbspChief Minister Yogi Adityanath was present in the House during the proceedingsSP MLA Atul Pradhan questioned the rationale behind the supplementary budget and demanded details on the utilisation of funds sanctioned in previous budgetsnbspHe argued that merely announcing fresh allocations would not address public concerns unless the government accounted for the implementation of earlier commitmentsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/up-govt-tables-rs-59-01954-crore-supplementary-budget-amid-opposition-protests-in-assembly-695512.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-has-done-nothing-wrong-shaina-nc-slams-kejriwal-over-march-to-pms-residence-on-e20-issue-695513.html New Delhi Aug 4 IANS Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Tuesday criticised Aam Aadmi Party AAP National Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his proposed march to Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence against the E20 petrol issue She accused Kejriwal of spreading misinformation and claimed that the government had done nothing wrongThe remarks came after Kejriwal announced that he would lead a march to the Prime Ministers residence to protest against the Centres promotion of E20 petrol However Delhi Police stated that the proposed August 4 procession would not be permitted setting the stage for a fresh political confrontation between the AAP and the CentreSpeaking to IANS Shaina NC said Arvind Kejriwal is merely spreading rumours The government has not done anything wrong There is nothing objectionable in pursuing policies with good intentions Why then is he creating such false narratives and misinformation Perhaps this reflects the extent of his political desperationBJP MP Tarun Chugh said It is unfortunate Making baseless and irrelevant statements without having any knowledge about the issue is inappropriate behaviourReacting to the march Congress MP Imran Masood said He has already announced it But who is going to allow him to proceed No one is going to let him goSamajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad took a more neutral stance saying This is a programme of their own party Political parties organise their activities according to their strategies and this is a part of their political agendaShiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi supported the AAP leader saying People have been suffering due to E20 for a long time and they are raising their voices against it The government has again ignored this issue We have seen protests at Jantar Mantar earlier as well Today Arvind Kejriwal ji is leading itOn Monday Kejriwal reiterated his decision to march to Prime Minister Modis residence along with 100 supporters to personally submit petitions opposing ethanolblended petrol He alleged that the Centre was aggressively promoting E20 fuel after yielding to pressure from US President Donald Trump to purchase ethanol from the USDelhi Police however clarified that no permission had been granted for the proposed march Officials said security arrangements had been put in place to prevent any unauthorised procession from reaching sensitive areasThe planned protest comes amid AAPs campaign against E20 petrol Kejriwal claimed that an online petition launched by the party against the fuel policy has already gathered more than two lakh signaturesThe former Delhi Chief Minister has repeatedly questioned the governments push for E20 fuel arguing that it could create difficulties for owners of older vehicles that were not designed to run on higher ethanolblended petrol He has demanded that consumers continue to have access to fuel that is compatible with their vehicles and has announced protests over the issueIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-has-done-nothing-wrong-shaina-nc-slams-kejriwal-over-march-to-pms-residence-on-e20-issue-695513.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-to-hold-mangal-milan-today-to-finalise-strategy-for-last-leg-of-monsoon-session-695516.html New Delhi Aug 4 IANS The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its Mangal Milan meeting on Tuesday at the Parliament Library Building PLB to chalk out the ruling alliances floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon SessionA note circulated among all National Democratic Alliance NDA members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Parliament said All Honble NDA Members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the programme and be present at the venue well in timeThe meeting is scheduled to begin at 930 am on Tuesday in the GMC Balayogi Auditorium said the Office Secretary of the BJP in ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh along with other NDA MPs are expected to attend the meetingThe Mangal Milan meeting is virtually the rebranded weekly NDA parliamentary party strategy session held to foster constructive debate and seamless alliance alignmentApart from facilitating daily floor management and crossparty consensus during Parliament sessions the Mangal Milan meeting also serves as a medium to promote coordination with NDA constituentsThe meeting promotes the participation of NDA MPs in debates and the distribution of speaking roles among key allies including the Shiv Sena LJP TDP JDU and other regional partiesThe previous Mangal Milan held on July 28 marked the debut of NCPI MPs Kakoli Ghosh Shatabdi Roy and Saayoni Ghosh who were earlier with the Trinamool Congress at the meeting along with other NDA constituentsMany of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India NCPI MPs who attended the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting Mangal Milan for the first time had praised the organised system of the ruling allianceSpeaking to IANS after the meeting NCPI MP Satabdi Roy had said Today since we attended the meeting for the first time we were provided recognition The system we saw this organised approach we havent seen like this beforeIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nda-to-hold-mangal-milan-today-to-finalise-strategy-for-last-leg-of-monsoon-session-695516.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rs-adjourned-briefly-amid-uproar-after-kharge-raises-ram-temple-donation-issue-rijiju-demands-apology-695518.html New Delhi Aug 4 IANS Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly amid chaos and protests from both the NDA and Opposition MPs who accused each other of disrespecting Lord Ram with the treasury benches demanding an apologynbspNDA members erupted in protest in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday after Congress president and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the alleged Ram Temple donation theft issue during Zero Hour triggering a major ruckus that disrupted proceedingsOpposition MPs began sloganeering over the matter involving the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra TrustChairman CP Radhakrishnan intervened stating that he would call the Leader of Opposition but members must also listen to the other side as that was the tradition of the HouseHe then permitted Kharge to speak Kharge raised questions about the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust and the alleged theft of donationsParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju responded that Opposition members do not believe in Lord Ram and were seeking to misuse the parliamentary forum by repeatedly raising the same Ram Temple issue both inside and outside the HouseHe noted that other members had important matters to discuss and described the approach as unfairHe alleged that the Congress party and Samajwadi Party must apologise to the nation for dishonouring Lord RamThis exchange sparked chaos Opposition members moved towards the well of the House Treasury benches reacted sharply in response and the din made it impossible to hear anything clearlyThe Chairman asked the Parliamentary Affairs Minister to respond Amid the noise Rijiju said the Opposition members must apologise to the country before raising the same issue again and misusing the valuable time of the HouseThe pandemonium continued drowning out his voice Kharge rose once more and reiterated his allegations The Chairman again called upon Rijiju to replyAmid the continuing uproar the minister stated that if Congress and Samajwadi Party wished to raise the Ram Temple issue they must first apologise to the countrySeeing no letup in the chaos the Chairman adjourned the proceedings till noonThe controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in the handling of devotees offerings at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has been in the news since early June 2026 The Opposition has demanded an independent or courtmonitored probe into the Trusts financial affairsEarlier when the House assembled at 11 am papers relating to various ministries were laid on the Table reports of the Public Accounts Committee were presented and a motion was moved for elections to the institute bodies of several All India Institutes of Medical SciencesAnupriya Patel laid papers for the Ministry of Ayush Pankaj Chaudhary for the Ministry of Finance Anupriya Patel for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers BL Verma for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Shantanu Thakur for the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways and Harsh Malhotra for the Ministry of Corporate AffairsSudhanshu Trivedi and Akhilesh Prasad Singh laid on the Table a copy each in English and Hindi of two reports of the Public Accounts Committee for 202627The first was the 52nd report on the construction of the DimapurKohima new line project of the Northeast Frontier Railway under the Ministry of RailwaysThe second was the 53rd report on the action taken by the government on the observations and recommendations contained in the committees 79th report of the seventeenth Lok Sabha regarding Improper Exemption of IGST on import of pharmaceutical products pertaining to the Ministry of Finance Department of RevenueAA Rahim and Jogen Mohan laid a report of the Departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs for 202526 which reviewed sewerage and septage coverage in cities with special reference to interventions under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation AMRUT and AMRUT 20 and pertained to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Department of Urban DevelopmentPrataprao Jadhav made a statement on the status of implementation of the recommendations and observations contained in the 170th Report of the Departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare regarding the Action Taken by the government on the recommendations and observations in its 163rd Report on Demands for Grants for 202526 under Demand No 46 of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health and Family WelfareNimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya made statements on the status of implementation of the recommendations and observations contained in the 38th Report of the Seventeenth Lok Sabha of the Departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution concerning the functioning of the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority as well as those in the 14th Report of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha of the same Committee on Demands for Grants for 202627 both pertaining to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Department of Food and Public DistributionAnupriya Patel moved a motion on behalf of Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda seeking the election of members to the institute bodies of various AIIMS The motion proposed that the House elect six Members one each for the All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Awantipora Bathinda Bhopal Guwahati Vijaypur and Madurai in accordance with the relevant provisions of the AllIndia Institutes of Medical Sciences Act 1956 as amended in 2012It further sought the election of one Member to AIIMS Jodhpur to fill the vacancy arising from the retirement of Rajendra Gehlot from the Rajya Sabha on June 22 That in pursuance of Section 4g read with Section 61 of the AllIndia Institutes of Medical Sciences Act 1956 as amended by the AllIndia Institutes of Medical Sciences Amendment Act 2012 this House do proceed to elect in such a manner as directed by the Chairman six members from amongst the members of the House to be members of the Institute bodies ie one each in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS at Awantipora Bathinda Bhopal Guwahati Vijaypur and Madurai and that in pursuance of Section 4g read with Section 63 of the AIIMS Act 1956 as amended by the AIIMS Amendment Act 2012 this House do proceed to elect in such a manner as directed by the Chairman one member from amongst the members of the House to be a member of the AIIMS Jodhpur in the vacancy caused due to the retirement of Rajendra Gehlot from the membership of Rajya Sabha on 22nd June 2026 subject to the provisions of the Act the motion saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rs-adjourned-briefly-amid-uproar-after-kharge-raises-ram-temple-donation-issue-rijiju-demands-apology-695518.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/prashant-kishor-has-pulled-off-masterstroke-leaders-on-jan-suraaj-founders-bankipur-win-695519.html New Delhi Aug 4 IANS The victory of Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor in the Bankipur Assembly byelection has triggered a wave of reactions from political leaders with Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav describing the result as a masterstrokenbspReacting to the result Ramkripal Yadav praised Kishors campaign strategy but also cautioned him to deliver on his promisesPrashant Kishor ji has really pulled off a masterstroke he played the game brilliantly He has instilled great hope in the people of Bankipur Yadav saidThe Bihar minister added I have full faith that you Prashant Kishor ji follow through on what you say However your statements have kept changing I heard with my own ears you saying that you would bring about development here just like in Bengaluru Now you say that you wont exactly turn this into BengaluruMeanwhile Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad linked the bypoll outcome to a larger political shift and claimed that the BJPs electoral setbacks would continueThese byelection results are not surprising This was expected The same trend will continue in the upcoming byelections The results are a clear indication that the BJPs time is coming to an end he saidPrasad further claimed that the BJPs decline had started with the Ayodhya election result and predicted a change of government in Uttar Pradesh in 2027 under Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh YadavIn 2027 the PDA government will be formed under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav Only then will the state move towards progress he saidJDU National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said the party must conduct a detailed review after losing the seat and identify shortcomings at the grassroots levelIf the people were misled then somewhere we must also accept our own shortcomings All these issues need a thorough review Rajak saidHe added A formal meeting or gathering alone is not enough to assess the situation We need to conduct a detailed grassrootslevel review by engaging with party workers Only then will the real picture emerge Based on those findings we will begin working again to regain the seat we have lostPrashant Kishor emerged victorious in the Bankipur bypoll marking the first electoral win for the Jan Suraaj Party which is still in the early stages of its political journey After 31 rounds of counting Kishor secured 63203 votes and defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha who received 44250 votes RJD candidate Rekha Gupta finished third with 14085 votes Kishor won the seat by a margin of 18953 votesThe Bankipur result has provided a major boost to Prashant Kishors political ambitions giving the Jan Suraaj Party its first electoral success and strengthening its claim as a new force in Bihar politicsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/prashant-kishor-has-pulled-off-masterstroke-leaders-on-jan-suraaj-founders-bankipur-win-695519.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-set-for-crucial-3rd-week-as-govt-eyes-key-bills-amid-likely-oppn-protests-695358.html New Delhi Aug 3 IANS Parliament is scheduled to resume its proceedings for the third week on Monday as the Centre prepares to introduce several pending Bills for consideration and passage even as disruptions from the Opposition are expected to continue over a range of contentious issuesThe Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated protests and interruptions over the past several days as Opposition parties raise issues including examination paper leaks police action against protesters during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and the Ram Mandir donation theft caseDespite the anticipated disruptions the government has lined up key legislative business in both Houses of ParliamentIn the Lok Sabha Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh is scheduled to introduce The Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 while Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table The Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026 for consideration by the HouseIn the Rajya Sabha Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi is slated to introduce The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Amendment Bill 2026 for consideration and passageThe previous two weeks of the Monsoon Session witnessed repeated adjournments and heated exchanges between the treasury and Opposition benches over multiple political issuesnbspThe Opposition is also expected to continue demanding a statement from Home Minister Shah on police action against the Jantar Mantar protesters including the alleged use of pellet guns against the demonstratorsEven amid the disruptions Parliament successfully cleared two significant legislations the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill 2026 and the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026With both the government and the Opposition expected to remain firm on their respective positions the third week of the session is likely to witness another round of intense political exchanges alongside efforts to push forward the Centres legislative agendaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-set-for-crucial-3rd-week-as-govt-eyes-key-bills-amid-likely-oppn-protests-695358.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-urges-citizens-to-make-shravan-month-symbol-of-cleanliness-water-conservation-695359.html New Delhi Aug 3 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the people of the state to dedicate the holy month of Shravan to service cleanliness water conservation environmental protection and social harmony saying the sacred period reflects the ideals of public welfare respect for labour and collective responsibilitynbspIn a letter addressed to the people of Uttar Pradesh the Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual cultural and ecological significance of Shravan linking the worship of Lord Shiva with environmental awareness and sustainable livingAddressing citizens CM Yogi wrote My respected people of the state the month of Shravan is a sacred festival of public welfare respect for labour and collective spirit Nature conveys the message of renewal while the hard work of our farmers begins to bear fruit in the form of lush prosperity In Sanatan culture this renewal of nature through the worship of Lord Shiva guides humanity towards discipline service and social harmonyReferring to the legend of Samudra Manthan he said Lord Shivas act of consuming the deadly poison symbolises the highest sacrifice for protecting creationDuring the churning of the ocean Lord Shivas acceptance of the deadly poison symbolised the supreme sacrifice made for the protection of creation The tradition of offering water to Lord Shiva is an expression of that spirit of sacrifice gratitude and public welfare Lord Mahadev himself is the deity of ecological consciousness The Ganga flowing through his matted locks the moon adorning his forehead the serpent around his neck Nandi and his attendants all remind us of the message of harmonious coexistence with nature he wroteThe Chief Minister also described Shravan as a season that brings renewed energy across villages and cities alikeHe wrote that after the scorching heat of the summer months the gentle monsoon showers transform the landscape with greenery rivers flow in their full splendour and peacocks dance in celebration of nature He also highlighted the tradition of community meals after paddy transplantation in villages and the large gatherings at Shiva temples saying these strengthen the values of service cleanliness and social participationStressing the need to conserve water CM Yogi said Among the five natural elements water is regarded as the very foundation of life Our commitment to water conservation is reflected in the development of nearly 20000 Amrit Sarovars across the state At a time when climate change and excessive exploitation of natural resources have made water conservation a global necessity public participation has become indispensableHe also cited an initiative by a residential society in Lucknow that is recharging groundwater by channeling nearly 50000 litres of water generated daily from RO systems and air conditioners into a rainwater harvesting system describing it as an inspiring example of giving back to natureConcluding his message the Chief Minister urged people to adopt sustainable practices during the holy monthI especially urge all of you to resolve to make the month of Shravan a month of service cleanliness water conservation environmental protection and social participation Respect every drop of water and protect every plant This is the true message of Shravan and the foundation of a prosperous secure and developed Uttar Pradesh he wroteThe letter ended with the message Jal hi jeevan hai Water is LifeIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-urges-citizens-to-make-shravan-month-symbol-of-cleanliness-water-conservation-695359.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-revisit-verdict-declining-fir-against-anurag-thakur-over-goli-maro-remark-695360.html New Delhi Aug 3 IANS The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by CPIM leader Brinda Karat seeking reconsideration of its April 29 judgment which had declined to interfere with the refusal to direct registration of an FIR against BJP MP Anurag Thakur over his alleged goli maro speech during the antiCAA protests in 2020nbspA Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta rejected Karats plea saying that it found no ground to revisit the earlier verdictWe have gone through the review petition as well as the grounds in support thereof We do not find any error much less apparent in the order impugned warranting its reconsideration the apex court said in its order passed on July 29It also rejected an application seeking listing of the review petition for an oral hearing in open court Application for listing the present review petition in open court is rejected the Justice Nathled Bench ordered adding that the review petition stood dismissed and all pending applications if any also stood disposed ofIn its April 29 judgment the Supreme Court partly allowed Karats appeal by disagreeing with the legal reasoning adopted by the Delhi High Court and the trial court that prior sanction under the Code of Criminal Procedure CrPC was necessary before directing registration of an FIR under Section 1563 CrPCThe apex court had clarified that prior sanction is required only at the stage of taking cognisance by the court and not for registration of an FIR or investigationIt had held that an order passed by a judicial magistrate under Section 1563 CrPC directing investigation is a precognisance exercise and does not amount to taking cognisance of an offenceThe Justice Nathled Bench had observed that making FIR registration contingent on prior sanction would be contrary to the statutory scheme governing criminal investigationsHowever despite disapproving the reasoning of the courts below on the issue of prior sanction the Supreme Court had upheld the ultimate conclusion refusing registration of an FIR after independently examining the material on recordThe April 29 judgment had said that upon a careful consideration of the speeches the status report filed before the trial court and the reasons recorded by the courts below no cognizable offence is made outThe case arose from Karats plea seeking registration of an FIR against Anurag Thakur and then BJP MP Pravesh Verma over their alleged hate speeches made during the antiCAA protests in January 2020After the police declined to act on her complaint she approached the trial court under Section 1563 CrPC which refused to direct registration of an FIR on the ground that prior sanction was requiredThe Delhi High Court had affirmed that view prompting Karat to move the Supreme CourtWhile the apex court corrected the legal position on the requirement of prior sanction in its April verdict it ultimately declined to order registration of an FIR holding that the speeches in question did not disclose the commission of any cognisable offenceIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-revisit-verdict-declining-fir-against-anurag-thakur-over-goli-maro-remark-695360.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/inside-isis-pan-india-influencer-network-to-spread-falsehoods-shape-narratives-post-op-sindoor-695365.html New Delhi Aug 3 IANS Pakistan has been making a major push to build a massive influencer network in India The push to build this panIndia network continues despite the Indian agencies busting many such modules in recent months The decision to ramp up these networks came in the aftermath of Operation SindoornbspThis operation carried out to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack on India in which 26 people were killed exposed Pakistan badly as the Indian armed forces took down terror infrastructure both in Pakistan and PakistanoccupiedKashmir PoKAn Intelligence Bureau official said that Pakistan has realised that it is no match for the Indian armed forcesTo overcome this it decided to build a massive network comprising influencers in IndiaThe ISI had used Shehzad Bhatti a former influencer to build multiple terror modules in IndiaThe plan was a big success and the ISI realised that influencers have better command over the social media and they would be able to scout for targets with much ease the official saidAn official said that the ISIs plan is not just to use these influencers to recruit people into joining terror groups These influencers are also meant to spread falsehood about the Indian government and the armed forcesPakistan wants to set up a network of influencers to set the narrative that it wants to in IndiaAnother official said that these influencers have been told to make a soft push instead of going rabid The soft push does not get scrutinised by Indian agencies easilyThe idea is to create as much content as possible and then influence the people of the country into believing that everything around them is wrongFor a common man these videos would appear to be normal as they raise existing issues However the common man does not realise that these may seem normal but in reality the idea is to amplify an issue to the highest levelsThis is where the brainwashing of the common man takes place and they are led into believing that everything in the country is wrongIn the long run these influencers would hope that the public comes out in the open and protests or indulges in violence against the state the official pointed outOfficials say that for the Indian agencies the social media and other video platforms have become the biggest headache There are millions of people on these platforms and hence it is very difficult to trackThe agencies will have to keep a watch on these ISIbacked channelsThe Intelligence agencies and cyber crime officials will have to follow the pattern in which the content is being generated before they can actually take action officials also point outIn the ongoing probe by the Special Task Force STF in Bengal the agencies found that an influencer network was being built up by two persons Their aim however was not just to influence the people but to also set up a major espionage networkThe idea of having such a module was to gather information about sensitive locations They were also seeking information regarding the routes taken by high profile persons such as ministersHowever this network largely wanted information on the Chief Minister of Bengal Suvendu Adhikari The STF said the module was more keen on the routes of the CM especially the unguarded onesThe idea apparently was to assassinate Adhikari by getting this information the STF found Officials say that many such modules have been busted since Operation Sindoor However the ISI had no plans at stopping at thatIt realises the importance of having influencers in their pocket These are the persons who can set narratives and also spread falsehoods to incite the people against the Indian state the official also pointed outIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/inside-isis-pan-india-influencer-network-to-spread-falsehoods-shape-narratives-post-op-sindoor-695365.html Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-trade-part-of-hostile-nations-terror-agenda-pm-modi-cautions-youth-against-addiction-695312.html New Delhi Aug 2 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that hostile nations are attempting to weaken India by pushing drugs into the country and targeting its youth describing the illegal drug trade as part of an enemys terror agendanbspAddressing young people during the launch of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan the Prime Minister urged them to stay away from addiction and play a leading role in building a developed India by 2047Speaking at the launch of the nationwide campaign PM Modi said When a young person falls prey to drug addiction it is not just that individual who loses a dream is lostHe said that the consequences of addiction extend beyond individuals and families affecting the nations overall strength The national strength also weakens and hostile countries conspire to leave no stone unturned to drag our youth into the trap of addiction he saidDescribing narcotics trafficking as a deliberate strategy to harm India the Prime Minister added Profiting from supplying drugs and aiming to destroy a nation like ours is also part of their terror agenda Hence we need to save every youth from addiction You need to protect your potential by staying away from drugsWarning youngsters about the longterm consequences of substance abuse he remarked Drugs give you a high for a while but they destroy your familyCalling upon the youth to shoulder the responsibility of shaping the countrys future PM Modi said In the next 2025 years you will give a direction to your lives You will be the ones who will take India towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat till 2047 and you will be the ones sitting at the top of the peak fully savouring the fruits of that achievement The country needs your energy creative imagination and talent Hence for the country and your own lives keep yourselves away from drugsnbspnbspHe stated that the commitment of the new generations towards eradicating the problem of drug addiction from society has reaffirmed his belief that the youth of India is aware socially conscious and serious about their dutiesThe Prime Minister stressed that the next 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards a drugfree India He also mentioned that the activities under this initiative will include sports events walkathons meditation sessions cultural programmes awareness campaigns etcAs an MP from Kashi I am happy that last year this project was launched from the holy land of Kashi as a pilot project Therefore in addition to scientific clarity it also possesses spiritual energy the blessings of saints and cultural heritage It also embodies the cultural dedication that has rejected addiction for centuries This is why the countrys 125 spiritual organisations are working tirelessly to serve millions of citizens he mentioned adding that all these institutions adopted the Kashi Declaration a 5year roadmap for a drugfree India adopted in July 2025 at the Youth Spiritual Summit in VaranasinbspAll of you have strengthened my belief that the youth of India is aware socially conscious and serious about their duties he addednbspHighlighting the importance of rehabilitation PM Modi said Do not hide it behind the pressure of social reputation Those who need help should seek support Talk openly with them take the help of experts and make efforts to free your child from addiction with the support of medical professionals We should also create a culture of open communication with children within the family so that we can hold their hands before they get trapped in such a situationnbspYou will get signs if you pay a little attention you may notice changes in their behaviour They may appear lost start hiding their face remain locked in their rooms come home late at night or demand unnecessary amounts of money These are some indications that something may be wrong I would also like to appeal to our professor friends in colleges and universities Along with academic studies please talk to students about the dangers of drugs he addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-trade-part-of-hostile-nations-terror-agenda-pm-modi-cautions-youth-against-addiction-695312.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-dismantled-goodwill-behind-indus-waters-treaty-instead-of-dismantling-terror-infrastructure-indian-envoy-to-us-695314.html Washington Aug 2 IANS Indias Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra has said that the Indus Water Treaty IWT was signed in a spirit of goodwill and friendship in 1960 but Pakistan spent 50 years dismantling this and its abeyance merely acknowledges what Pakistans conduct had already destroyedThe IWT was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 concerning the utilisation of the waters of the Indus system rivers Under the treaty India received control over the three eastern rivers which account for roughly 20 per cent of the basins water while Pakistan received the water of three western rivers which carry roughly 80 per cent of the water shareThat asymmetry stifled development for decades in Indian regions that could have benefited from better water rights India honoured the treaty anyway Kwatra a former Foreign Secretary wrote in an opinion piece in NewsweekHowever after last years heinous Pahalgam terror attack India exercised its rights as a sovereign nation under international law and placed the IWT in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjured its support for crossborder terrorismThe Indian envoy said that Pakistans approach towards India had been marked by wars hostility and crossborder terrorist attacks including on the Indian Parliament the Mumbai terror attack the Uri and Pathankot attacks and the Pahalgam attack More than 40000 people have been killed in India due to Pakistans terror campaign according to KwatraAccording to Kwatra Pakistans approach to Indiainitiated projects was using obstruction and bureaucratic delays Repeated targeting of Indian project sites including the terrorist attack on the Tulbul Navigation Project in 2012 stopped India from exercising its rights under the treaty Kwatra stated that Pakistan opposed Indias initiatives to renegotiate the treaty in view of the technological change which would have enabled India to build its hydropower potentialPakistan eroded Indias faith that it could exercise its rights under the treaty or hope for a better one considering the current realities of the world he said noting that Pakistan was facing water scarcity due to its governments mismanagementIn the opinion piece he said It is worth remembering that the treatys preamble declares it was concluded in a spirit of goodwill and friendship Pakistan spent half a century dismantling that goodwill and friendship The abeyance merely acknowledges what Pakistans conduct had already destroyedResponding to calls for India and Pakistan to resume talks Kwatra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly voiced Indias stand today Terror and talks cannot go together Terror and trade cannot go together Water and blood cannot flow together Pakistans aggressive rhetorical incitement casting India as a water aggressor betrays the truth that the water scarcity Pakistanis face today is the product of their own governments mismanagementKwatra urged the Pakistan government to fix its dismal water productivity instead of holding conferences for blaming India and issuing threatsThe habit of pinning every domestic failure on its neighbour has grown old The world should say so unequivocally And if Pakistan does sincerely want Indias cooperation on bilateral issues it must first dismantle the terror infrastructure that it has builtIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistan-dismantled-goodwill-behind-indus-waters-treaty-instead-of-dismantling-terror-infrastructure-indian-envoy-to-us-695314.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-nirmal-kumar-accuses-dmk-of-obstructing-cauvery-water-release-695316.html Chennai Aug 2 Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar has accused the DMK of working with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to create hurdles to the release of Cauvery water to the state alleging that the opposition party does not want CM Vijay to receive political credit for resolving the longstanding interstate water dispute Speaking to reporters in Chennai Nirmal Kumar alleged that the DMK was attempting to prevent the Vijay government from securing Tamil Naduâs legitimate share of Cauvery waterHe claimed that the partyâs actions were politically motivated and aimed at denying the Chief Minister public recognition over the issue âThe DMK does not want Chief Minister Vijay to earn goodwill among the people That is why it is creating obstacles in the Cauvery issue along with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumarâ Nirmal Kumar allegedThe Minister also questioned the AIADMKâs approach to the Cauvery dispute asking why the party had chosen to approach the courts instead of registering its opposition and pressing the issue strongly in the Tamil Nadu Legislative AssemblyReferring to demands for an allparty meeting on the Cauvery dispute Nirmal Kumar said there was a lack of political unity in Tamil Nadu on the issueHe maintained that differences among political parties should not be allowed to weaken the stateâs efforts to secure its rightful share of Cauvery waterResponding to DMK president MK Stalinâs claim that Chief Minister Vijay had become politically isolated the Minister said such statements would have no bearing on the interests of Tamil Nadu or its peopleThe government he asserted would continue to pursue the stateâs water rights irrespective of political criticism from opposition partiesNirmal Kumar also targeted Karnataka CM Shivakumar questioning whether the Congress leadership was in a position to influence him on the Cauvery issueHe alleged that Shivakumar was not prepared to listen to the Congress high command on the watersharing dispute and claimed that the Karnataka leader was more inclined to heed StalinThe Ministerâs remarks come amid continuing political exchanges in Tamil Nadu over the Cauvery dispute with parties trading accusations over the strategy required to ensure the state receives its stipulated share of water from KarnatakaThe issue has once again emerged as a major political flashpoint with the ruling and opposition camps accusing each other of undermining Tamil Naduâs interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-minister-nirmal-kumar-accuses-dmk-of-obstructing-cauvery-water-release-695316.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-greatest-strength-lies-in-its-65-pc-young-population-jampk-l-g-695327.html Srinagar Aug 2 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that Indiaâs greatest strength lies in its young population which accounts for nearly 65 per cent of the total population LG Sinha attended the launch of the âNasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyanâ at a UTLevel function organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and SKUASTKashmirThe 100week mega campaign was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marking a nationwide resolve to secure Indiaâs future by empowering its youth and eliminating the menace of drugsAddressing the youth of Jammu and Kashmir the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that Indiaâs greatest strength lies in its young population with nearly 65 per cent below the age of 35He also highlighted that 37 crore youth in the 1529 age group are eager to contribute to nationbuilding âThe Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan seeks to energise this demographic guiding them towards healthy lifestyles and active participation in developmentHe said Indiaâs youth must emerge like a cloud of energy spreading across the horizon of developmentThe Lieutenant Governor observed that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched in 2020 by the Prime Minister is not merely a government programme but a social movement against the drug menace Its objective is to instil values of selfdiscipline positive thinking and strong determination among citizensThe Lieutenant Governor noted that over one crore youth are joining the âNasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyanâ at nearly 10000 locations nationwide reflecting the collective responsibility of society to protect young people from drugsMore than 35000 MY Bharat youth clubs Nehru Yuva Kendras schools colleges and industry organisations are participating in the 100week campaign which connects youth every Sunday across the countryThe LG expressed confidence that this initiative will become a milestone in uprooting drugs from society Congratulating the youth of Jammu and Kashmir he praised their active participation in the 100day Nasha Mukt JampK Abhiyan conducted from April 11 to July 20He said this campaign has become a model of success for the entire nation âThe combined efforts of administration police social organisations educational institutions religious leaders and citizens proved that even the biggest challenges can be overcome when society unites for a common purposeâ the Lieutenant Governor saidHe also highlighted the significant achievements of the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir campaignAround 2300 FIRs have been registered 2600 people arrested and 1500 kilograms of narcotics seized More than 331 properties worth around Rs 200 crore belonging to narcoterrorists and drug smugglers have been attachedAdditionally over 370 driving licenses and 750 vehicle registrations have been cancelled with recommendations made to cancel nearly 3000 Aadhaar cards The Lieutenant Governor said these actions demonstrate the governmentâs unwavering policy against the drug network that threatens the future of youthâWhile enforcement remains crucial public awareness and rehabilitation are equally important We will soon initiate the Rehabilitation and SocioEconomic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims 2026 The pilot project will begin in the two mostaffected districts of Kashmir and Jammu divisions Designed as a threeyear rehabilitation cycle the scheme will focus on medical treatment counselling education skill development employment reintegration and longterm monitoring I see youth affected by drugs as victims and we need to ensure their dignity livelihood and a meaningful futureâ the Lieutenant Governor saidHe urged families teachers and youth organisations to play a proactive role in guiding youth âParents and teachers are the greatest guides and must support youth through dialogue trust and encouragement Volunteers of MY Bharat Nehru Yuva Kendras and youth clubs should take the campaignâs message to every village school college and communityâ he saidThe Lieutenant Governor exhorted the youth to stay away from drugs inspire peers and become healthy disciplined and responsible citizens He expressed confidence that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir will dispel the darkness of drugs and spread the light of knowledge progress and positive energyâA healthy youth a strong family and an aware public will become the identity of Viksit Bharatâ the Lieutenant Governor saidOn the occasion the Lieutenant Governor also administered the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai Vice Chancellor SKUAST Kashmir Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary CommissionerSecretary Youth Services and Sports Department Anshul Garg Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Nitin Hangloo Director Mera Yuva Bharat MY Bharat JampK senior officials members of Youth Clubs Nehru Yuva Kendras prominent citizens and youth in large numbers attended the UTlevel function IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-greatest-strength-lies-in-its-65-pc-young-population-jampk-l-g-695327.html Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistani-deepfake-campaign-shifts-focus-to-pm-modi-to-reignite-student-protests-695115.html New Delhi Aug 1 IANS The Indian Intelligence agencies have flagged a sudden increase in the number of deepfake videos with a specific intention of targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi The intention of such videos is to instigate the youth into targeting the PMnbspThere are scores of such videos that are in circulation claiming that the PM is looking to take stringent action against students who took part in the recent protestsAlmost all videos that the Pakistani handles are trying to push into the online space only target PM Modi and how he wants to take action against the studentsAn Intelligence Bureau official said that this is systematic targeting with the clear intention to get the students on the streets They are trying to incite the students to return to the streets and this time around only target the PMDuring the recent protests the students were more focussed around the NEET paper leaks and once action was taken by the Union Government against former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan the situation calmed downThe official added that the Pakistani handles are singling out PM Modi this time around and they hope that through the students they can effect a regime changeThe government had made it clear that no coercive measures or legal action would be taken against students who took part in peaceful protests Delhi Bihar West Bengal Assam and Maharashtra had given the students this assurance last weekOn Thursday the Delhi government clarified that no adverse legal action is being taken against students who took part in the NEETUG protests in the national CapitalIt also ordered the closure of proceedings in 13 FIRs that were registered in connection with the demonstrationsAn official said that the government has clearly signalled that it wants a solution and not a confrontation This has upset the ISIbacked elements and has led them to ramp up fake videos and claimsThese elements have circulated several deepfake videos of the PM in which he is heard saying that strict action would be taken against those students who protested at Jantar MantarThose who protested against the BJP government will face the consequences the PM is heard saying in this altered videoMany Pakistani handles have used the video of the PM in which he had said that action would be taken against the paper mafia He thanked the students for sending out positive and constructive suggestions regarding the examination processIn the latest clip the PM appealed for restraint and forgiveness after abusive slogans were directed at him during the protestsAbuses dont solve anything Let us guide the misguided and let us work together Let us work for Bharat PM Modi had also saidAnother official said that the frustrations of the Pakistanis is that the government managed to find a solution and the protests came to an end They would have hoped that the protests continued longer so that this would have shaken the establishmentThe official said that this is a part of Pakistans larger game to shake the peoples faith in a democratically elected governmentThe decision to ramp up the circulation of such fake videos with the intention of creating trouble in India is also a diversionary tactic from their own problems in PakistanoccupiedKashmir PoK Balochistan and Khyber Paktunkhwa KP the official saidA couple of weeks back these same handles would put out deepfake videos mainly about the Indian Army However the recent pattern suggests that they are looking to target the PM alone in a bid to cause confusion and hatred in the minds of the students the officials sayMore such attempts would be made in the days to come and the people especially the students must not fall into the trap of these Pakistani based social media handles officials also noteIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistani-deepfake-campaign-shifts-focus-to-pm-modi-to-reignite-student-protests-695115.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lop-rahul-gandhi-condemns-kulgam-terror-attack-demands-harshest-punishment-for-perpetrators-695116.html New Delhi Aug 1 IANS Leader of the Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Kulgam district that claimed the lives of two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh describing the incident as extremely tragic and calling for the strictest action against those responsiblenbspTaking to social media platform X LoP Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences to the bereaved families and reiterated the nations collective resolve against terrorismThe cowardly terrorist attack in Kulgam Jammu and Kashmir which resulted in the murder of two workers from our country is extremely tragic I extend my condolences to the grieving families Strict action must be taken against the terrorists for this dastardly attack and they must receive the harshest possible punishment The nation remains united against terrorism LoP Gandhi postedThe attack has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders across party lines with demands for swift action against those involvedThe incident took place on Friday evening when terrorists opened fire on two brick kiln workers from Chhattisgarh in Kellam village of Kulgam district critically injuring both menThe victims were rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital in Anantnag for treatmentOne of the injured identified as Deepak succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on Friday nightThe second victim Bopinder was later shifted to the ShereKashmir Institute of Medical Sciences SKIMS Soura in Srinagar for advanced treatment where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morningThe killing of the two migrant labourers has been widely condemned by local political and religious leaders who described the attack as an assault on innocent civiliansJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also condemned the attack and announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of the two deceased workers The compensation will be provided from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund according to an official announcementThe latest attack comes less than two weeks after terrorists shot dead Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag on July 22 while he was deployed for security duties during the annual Amarnath YatraSecurity officials say terrorists have increasingly resorted to targeting unarmed civilians including migrant labourers roadside vendors and drivers after years of attacking prominent citizens political workers judges religious leaders and members of the security forces The shift in tactics is aimed at spreading fear and disrupting normalcy in the Kashmir ValleyIn response to the recent attacks security forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified vigil around transit camps and other locations housing nonlocal workers to prevent further incidents and ensure their safetyIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lop-rahul-gandhi-condemns-kulgam-terror-attack-demands-harshest-punishment-for-perpetrators-695116.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/thoppu-venkatachalam-removed-from-dmk-post-speculation-grows-over-possible-exit-695164.html Erode Tamil Nadu Aug 1 Former Minister Thoppu ND Venkatachalam has been removed from his organisational responsibilities in the DMK triggering speculation that he may soon quit the party and join another political outfit Venkatachalam who served as a minister during the previous AIADMK government had subsequently joined the DMK and was appointed incharge of the partyâs Erode Central district unitHis removal comes amid reports of continuing differences between him and former DMK minister S Muthusamy a senior party leader from Erode districtAnnouncing the organisational changes DMK general secretary Duraimurugan said Venkatachalam had been relieved of his responsibility as the Erode Central district inchargeAs part of the restructuring the DMK has also decided to dissolve the existing Erode Central district arrangement and redistribute the Assembly constituencies under it between the partyâs neighbouring district unitsAccording to the announcement the Perundurai Assembly constituency which was under the Erode Central district unit will now be brought under the Erode South district The Bhavani Assembly constituency will be attached to the Erode North district The respective district secretaries will henceforth oversee party activities in the two constituenciesThe decision effectively leaves Venkatachalam without a significant organisational position in the DMK and has fuelled speculation over his political futureParty circles have been discussing Venkatachalamâs next move for some time particularly against the backdrop of his reported differences with MuthusamyHis removal from the districtlevel post has now intensified speculation that he could formally sever his association with the DMKVenkatachalam had joined the DMK after a long stint with the AIADMK where he had emerged as an influential politician from the Erode region and held a ministerial portfolio when the party was in powerHis induction into the DMK and subsequent appointment as Erode Central district incharge had been seen as an attempt by the party to utilise his political base and organisational experience in the regionReports now suggest that Venkatachalam may shortly resign from the primary membership of the DMK and join another party IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/thoppu-venkatachalam-removed-from-dmk-post-speculation-grows-over-possible-exit-695164.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/commercial-lpg-price-cut-brings-relief-to-traders-small-businesses-695165.html New Delhi Aug 1 Traders shopkeepers and customers across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh on Saturday welcomed the governments decision to reduce commercial LPG cylinder prices saying the move would provide muchneeded relief to small businesses and help ease inflationary pressure Commercial LPG cylinder prices witnessed a significant reduction on Saturday with the price of a 19kg cylinder cut by up to Rs 209 across major cities The retail price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata effective August 1Following the revision the price of commercial LPG stands at Rs 2738 per cylinder in Delhi and Rs 2872 per cylinder in KolkataSpeaking to IANS traders and customers said the reduction would lower operating costs and benefit businesses that rely heavily on commercial LPGA trader in Delhis Vasant Kunj expressed gratitude for the governments decision and said the reduction would help small businesses recover from rising costs He said that due to the high price of commercial cylinders many shopkeepers were forced to increase the prices of their productsAccording to him the price of tea at his shop had been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 15 resulting in a fall of nearly 50 per cent in customers He added that the latest price cut would provide relief to both traders and consumersIn Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh a shopkeeper described the move as a commendable step for the public He said lower LPG prices would have a positive impact on the prices of other goods as well making several essential items more affordable He welcomed the governments decision stating that it would benefit both businesses and consumersA customer in Mirzapur also welcomed the reduction saying that the Rs 202 cut in commercial LPG prices could help bring down inflation He termed it a positive decision and expressed hope that prices might decrease further in the future if global economic conditions improveTraders in Prayagraj also reacted positively to the announcement One trader said the governments initiative was in the interest of the trading community and would help address the difficulties faced due to high cylinder prices He said traders were pleased with the decision and expected it to provide financial reliefAnother trader from the city said the reduction in commercial LPG rates would significantly reduce business expenses He thanked the government for lowering the prices and said the move would help small enterprises sustain their operations more effectivelyIn Maharajganj a trader said the reduction in cylinder prices was welcome news for businesses dependent on LPG He expressed hope that prices would decline further in the coming months which could attract more customers He added that rising LPG costs had earlier forced sweet shop owners and other businesses to increase the prices of their products affecting sales and customer footfallThe reduction in commercial LPG prices is expected to benefit restaurants tea stalls sweet shops and other small businesses that depend on commercial cylinders for their daily operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/commercial-lpg-price-cut-brings-relief-to-traders-small-businesses-695165.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-will-empower-women-bjp-applicants-grateful-for-financial-security-695180.html New Delhi Aug 1 IANS After Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the governments flagship Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on Saturday the BJP said that the scheme aims to empower womennbspThe women who got themselves registered on the first day expressed their gratitude to the government for providing financial securityThe portal for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana under which eligible women will receive a monthly financial assistance of Rs 2500 went live on SaturdaySpeaking to IANS about the muchhyped scheme BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was keen to introduce this scheme for women Earlier the government had already provided the Pink Pass for free travel in DTC buses and bicycles for Class 9 girls But this was an important scheme whose registration began from todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi always thinks about making women independent she addedDelhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa requested all eligible women to submit their applications at the earliestI also want to inform everyone that BJP MLAs have deployed additional staff at their constituency offices to assist women with the application process Eligible beneficiaries can also visit their local MLAs office to complete the registration and receive the monthly financial assistance of Rs 2500 under the scheme he told IANSEast Delhi District Magistrate Vadodaria Karanjit P said that so far more than 1000 registrations have been completed across the national capitalThe Chief Minister launched the portal this morning Registration camps have been set up at the district offices across all 13 districts where eligible beneficiaries can visit and complete their registration Apart from this beneficiaries can also register through their mobile phones or computers he saidInteracting with IANS a housewife praised the scheme saying Earlier we had to remain dependent on our husband but this scheme will make us financially independent and will enable us to fulfil our basic needs on our ownA senior citizen who registered herself said she will be happiest when the money actually comes into her accountA young woman was grateful to the government for considering womens financial freedomWith this amount we will be able to do something substantial she told IANSDelhi BJP MLAs also hailed the scheme referring to it as a longstanding demandBJP MLA Abhay Verma said This was a longstanding demand The Opposition also kept raising questions about it We had said that the scheme would be implemented at the appropriate time but they did not believe usOur intention was clear from the beginning We wanted to implement this scheme and we have now brought in a proper system to ensure that the maximum number of women can benefit from itBJP MLA Anil Goyal added Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had allocated approx Rs 5100 crore in the Budget for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana During the election campaign Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised that women in Delhi would receive Rs 2500 per month This scheme fulfils that promise The financial assistance is being provided to economically weaker womenBJP MLA Ravi Kant echoed saying The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will empower women and serve as an important step towards bringing prosperity The BJP government is continuously working towards womens empowermentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-lakshmi-yojana-will-empower-women-bjp-applicants-grateful-for-financial-security-695180.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/true-freedom-lies-in-nation-building-nsa-ajit-doval-urges-youth-to-ponder-lokmanya-tilaks-vision-695188.html Pune Aug 1 IANS National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval on Saturday cautioned youth against misinterpreting liberty as unrestrained personal choice urging them instead to align their individual ambitions with national interestnbspHe was speaking at the function organised by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust after receiving the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award from Union Home Minister Amit ShahHe noted Todays youth feel that freedom simply means doing whatever one wishes or pleases But freedom was never just thatAt a time when no one dared to raise a voice against British oppression Lokmanya Tilak chose the difficult path of struggle and led the nation Doval urged the younger generation to ponder Tilaks vision for nationbuilding emphasising that true freedom comes with the responsibility of safeguarding and developing the country Doval stressed the deeper essence of freedom and national buildingAddressing a gathering of leaders scholars and citizens NSA Ajit Doval reflected on the evolving definition of freedom across generations He noted that modern youth often equate freedom with absolute personal volitiona view he contrasted sharply with the sacrifices that secured Indias IndependenceToday is a truly special day It marks the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilakan inspirational leader incredible freedom fighter thinker and guide of our independence movement said DovalRevisiting Tilaks historic declarationSwaraj is my birthright and I shall have itthe NSA reframed the iconic slogan to suit 21stcentury aspirationsIf Lokmanya Tilak were alive today he would surely say that we have achieved Swaraj and now making India strong and developed is our birthright Doval assertedHe highlighted that national progress requires shared commitment and disciplined sacrifice pointing out that actions detrimental to the nation ultimately harm every citizenDoval who spent a portion of his early school years in Pune shared nostalgic anecdotes of attending school assemblies and visiting the Chaturshringi Temple He expressed profound humility at receiving an award named after the legend whose story he first heard as a young student in the cityPaying tribute to Punes rich history Doval hailed the region as a land of legendary military commanders like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Peshwa Bajirao Tanaji Malusare and Murarbaji Deshpande as well as visionaries like Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Maharshi Karve and Senapati BapatTurning to national security Doval reminded the audience that India continues to face complex challenges from both internal and external quarters He called for complete unity across society to ensure the countrys security and progress Whatever is not in the national interest is not in our interest either Doval stressed urging all citizens and youth to take a collective pledge toward nationbuildingExpressing his gratitude after receiving the honour from Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ajit Doval shared a deeply personal and reflective address stating that he felt immensely humbled and honoured by the gestureReflecting on Tilaks commitment during times of crisis Doval pointed to the plague epidemic in Maharashtra During the plague epidemic Tilak lost his 21yearold son Vishwanath Yet he did not leave Pune and continued his dedicated social service Pune is a land of heroes and thinkers This land gave birth to the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Peshwa Bajirao Tanaji Malusare and Murarbaji Deshpande it also nurtured great minds like Maharshi Karve Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Senapati Bapat Tilak possessed valour steadfast resolve and deep respect for our culture and values He endured imprisonment but he never abandoned his social and national duties he addedHighlighting the shift from the preIndependence struggle to modern national progress Doval said When no one dared to step forward against British atrocities Tilak stepped up and declared Swaraj is my birthright If Lokmanya Tilak were alive today he would surely say that we have achieved Swaraj and now making India strong and developed is our birthrightSpeaking on national security and strategy the NSA called upon citizens to prioritize the country above all elseIf any action of ours harms the nation we must not walk that path Whatever is not in national interest cannot be in our interest either Even today the country faces various internal and external challenges In such times everyone must remain united and serve the nationToday an atmosphere exists where we can make India immensely powerful The country is progressing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah I have closely witnessed Amit Shahs dedication and love for the country Ultimately the youth of this era must contribute to building the nation Doval concluded urging attendees to resolve toward national serviceI feel a sense of great humility standing on this stage I extend my sincere gratitude to the Honourable Home Minister Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister and everyone who spoke about me I bow to the warmth and perception you hold of me Words fall short to express my gratitude said DovalIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/true-freedom-lies-in-nation-building-nsa-ajit-doval-urges-youth-to-ponder-lokmanya-tilaks-vision-695188.html Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-till-monday-registration-of-births-and-deaths-amendment-bill-cleared-695043.html New Delhi July 31 IANS The Lok Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill on Friday amid noisy protests and constant sloganeering by the OppositionnbspThe Bill presented by the Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai was passed through voice vote amid intense chaos and ruckus as the Opposition Benches amped up pressure on the NDA government for a debate on the Ram Temple donation theft controversy and also chanted slogans demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police brutality during the students stir in the national Capital over the NEET paper leakWhile the Chair made repeated requests for smooth functioning of the House the Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House raising slogans and waving placards Sadan mein aao Come to Parliament chants reverberated in the House even as Dilip Saikia presiding over the House proceedings sought to conduct the legislative businessWhen the House reconvened at 12 noon many members made their submissionsNityanand Rai sought the Houses consent for the Births and Deaths Amendment Bill and it was passed within minutes without any discussion amid the dinThe Bill provides that if a birth or death is reported to the Registrar more than one year but within two years after its occurrence it may be registered only with the approval of the District Magistrate SDM or Executive Magistrate authorised by the District Magistrate The amendments have been brought to make provisions for delayed registration more stringent and to encourage timely reporting of births and deathsParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stood up to denounce the Oppositions conduct cautioning them against disruptive tactics when Bills of national importance are being brought in the HouseHe claimed that this was discussed and agreed upon in the Business Advisory Committee BSC the body that decides the House agenda and yet the Opposition chose to disrupt rather than discuss the key legislationTerming it sad and unfortunate Rijiju told the Opposition Benches People have sent you to the Parliament for discussing and deliberating on key legislative issues and framing laws You dont engage in discussion on legislation then go in public claiming that the government is bulldozing the Bill through the HouseThis is not correct you should participate in discussion he addedDilip Saikia seconding Rijijus advice said that such conduct will set a bad precedent before the nation and urged the members for constructive dialogue and engagementAs the ruckus persisted the Chair adjourned the House till Monday morningIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-till-monday-registration-of-births-and-deaths-amendment-bill-cleared-695043.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jk-students-association-writes-to-lop-gandhi-to-raise-uts-recruitment-scams-paper-leaks-in-parliament-695047.html Srinagar July 31 IANS JampampK Students Association JKSA said on Friday that it has written to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to raise Jammu and Kashmirs alleged recruitment scams paper leaks and institutional failures in the ParliamentnbspNasir Kheuhami national convenor of JKSA said they have written to LoP Rahul Gandhi urging him to raise in Parliament the continuing recruitment scams examination irregularities paper leaks tendering controversies outsourcing concerns and institutional failures that have plagued public recruitment in Jammu ampamp Kashmir over the past several yearsIn its letter to LoP Gandhi the Association expressed anguish over the persistent allegations of recruitment scams paper leaks procedural lapses outsourcing controversies and institutional failures that have repeatedly undermined the integrity of public recruitment in the Union TerritoryNasir Khuehami said these recurring controversies have severely eroded public confidence in the recruitment system undermined the principles of fairness and merit and shattered the aspirations of thousands of deserving candidatesFor educated youth in JampampK government employment is not merely a career opportunity but a source of livelihood dignity and social security Unfortunately repeated allegations of scams corruption manipulation paper leaks opaque tendering and administrative failures have devastated the aspirations of an entire generation and weakened faith in public institutions he saidThe Association described the recruitment of 1200 SubInspectors in the Jammu ampamp Kashmir Police as the most glaring example of institutional failure It recalled that the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board JKSSB issued Advertisement Notification No 06 of 2021 and conducted the examination in March 2022However after the results were declared widespread allegations of manipulation abnormal selection patterns and irregularities surfaced Following public outrage the matter was referred to the CBI which allegedly uncovered a conspiracy involving officials intermediaries and beneficiary candidatesThe investigation alleged that candidates paid between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 30 lakh to secure selection leading to chargesheets against 33 accused and the eventual cancellation of the entire recruitment process Khuehami said that despite nearly four years having passed since the investigation began aspirants continue to await its logical conclusionWhile chargesheets have been filed and trials are underway there has been no comprehensive disclosure regarding institutional accountability departmental action against responsible officials or systemic reforms to prevent similar incidents Justice delayed has effectively become justice denied for thousands of deserving aspirants he saidThe Association also expressed concern over JKSSBs decision to award the contract for the fresh SubInspector recruitment examination to Aptech Limited despite widespread objections from aspirantsIt noted that in April 2023 the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the Lieutenant Governors Administration to constitute a HighLevel Committee under the then Additional Chief Secretary Home Raj Kumar Goyal to examine the tendering process and the award of the contractAlthough the matter came under the scrutiny of the High Court of Jammu ampamp Kashmir and Ladakh the committees report has still not been made public raising serious concerns about transparency and accountabilityThe Association stressed that the JKPSI controversy was not an isolated incident Between 2019 and 2026 several recruitment examinations conducted by JKSSB and other recruiting agencies were marred by allegations of paper leaks procedural violations manipulation and a lack of transparencyIt cited the Finance Accounts Assistant FAA recruitment which was eventually scrapped following allegations of irregularities However those responsible were never publicly identified or held accountableSimilarly the Junior Engineer Civil recruitment witnessed prolonged protests over answer key discrepancies evaluation concerns and a lack of transparency before it too was cancelled without any meaningful accountabilityThe Association also referred to the Fire and Emergency Services recruitment where candidates alleged that question papers had been leaked and sold before the examinationIt further noted that several other recruitment processes involving departmental technical and engineering posts were challenged over procedural irregularities opaque evaluation mechanisms delays and deficiencies in examination administration with many cases reaching the High CourtThe Association expressed grave concern over the continued outsourcing of recruitment examinations to private agencies despite repeated public objections regarding their credibilityIt said the absence of transparent due diligence and public disclosure in the tendering process has generated widespread distrust among aspirants Highlighting the cumulative impact of these recurring controversies JKSA said thousands of deserving candidates have suffered immense academic financial and psychological hardshipMany have exhausted years of eligibility while recruitment processes remained entangled in investigations litigation and administrative delays while their families have borne enormous financial burdens only to witness repeated cancellations and prolonged uncertaintyThe Association further said that following the constitutional changes of August 2019 the youth of JampampK were promised transparent meritbased and accountable governance Instead they have repeatedly faced recruitment scams paper leaks cancelled examinations prolonged investigations and delayed justice These recurring failures it said have eroded public trust and caused severe psychological economic and professional hardship to an entire generation of young job seekersStating that the aspirations of an entire generation cannot become collateral damage of administrative failures the Association urged LoP Gandhi to raise the matter comprehensively in Parliament and seek an explanation from the Government of India regarding the repeated recruitment controversies examination cancellations paper leaks and irregularities in major recruitment processes including those for the Jammu ampamp Kashmir Police SubInspector JKPSI Finance Accounts Assistant FAA Junior Engineer Civil Fire ampamp Emergency Services and several other JKSSB examinationsThe Association further urged him to seek details of the reforms introduced to restore public confidence in the recruitment system and to call for the establishment of an independent oversight mechanism to ensure transparent fair meritbased and accountable recruitment in the futureIt also sought clarity on the status of the CBI investigation and departmental proceedings in the JKPSI scam the continued nondisclosure of the HighLevel Committees report on the Aptech tender the action taken against officials and agencies responsible for procedural lapses the safeguards introduced to prevent future paper leaks and the rationale for continuing to entrust recruitment examinations to agencies that have faced serious public scrutinyIt expressed hope that LoP Gandhi would raise the issue forcefully in Parliament and seek a comprehensive statement from the Government to ensure justice for every deserving aspirant whose future has been adversely affected by these recurring recruitment controversies and institutional failuresIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jk-students-association-writes-to-lop-gandhi-to-raise-uts-recruitment-scams-paper-leaks-in-parliament-695047.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maharashtra-cyber-police-register-fir-over-ai-generated-videos-targeting-pm-modi-piyush-goyal-695049.html Mumbai July 31 IANS Maharashtra Cyber Police have registered an FIR regarding the circulation of allegedly AIgenerated and morphed videos of Union Minister Piyush Goyal and objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi The action was initiated following a complaint filed by a BJP social media officebearerAccording to officials the Maharashtra Nodal Cyber Police have registered a case against unidentified individuals and launched an investigation into the matter The FIR has been filed under Sections 3182 336 352 3531 3532 3561 and 3562 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS along with Sections 66D and 67 of the Information Technology ActThe complainant alleged that during recent student protests morphed or AIgenerated videos of Union Minister Piyush Goyal were circulated through various social media accounts He further claimed that objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also shared onlineAccording to the complaint a video was posted from a Facebook account named Maharashtra Dharma with a caption claiming that Piyush Goyal had spoken about publicly hanging the protesters referring to them as cockroachesThe complainant alleged that the minister appeared to be making objectionable remarks in the circulated clip However after comparing it with the original video released by a news agency he concluded that the video had allegedly been digitally manipulated or created using artificial intelligenceThe complainant also highlighted several other social media posts including an allegedly morphed image of Prime Minister Modi shared through a Facebook account an objectionable video circulated on Instagram and another video containing abusive language directed at the Prime MinisterAccording to the complaint the content was circulated with the intention of spreading misinformation provoking public discontent and insulting individuals holding constitutional positionsPolice officials said efforts are underway to identify and trace the operators of the social media accounts involved Further investigation into the case is in progressIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maharashtra-cyber-police-register-fir-over-ai-generated-videos-targeting-pm-modi-piyush-goyal-695049.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-stays-senthil-balajis-arrest-asks-him-to-cooperate-with-tasmac-probe-695064.html New Delhi July 31 DMK MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji on Friday secured interim protection from arrest from the Supreme Court in the Directorate of Vigilance and AntiCorruption DVAC case alleging largescale corruption in the functioning of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation TASMAC A bench headed by Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant issued notice on Balajis special leave petition SLP challenging the Madras High Courts refusal to grant him anticipatory bail Subject to Balaji joining and fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation the bench ordered that his arrest will remain stayed till further orders The apex court also directed Balaji to deposit his passport with the investigating officer cooperate fully with the probe and ensure that no witnesses are influenced during the pendency of the proceedings The matter has been posted for further hearing after three weeks Earlier in the day Justice V Mohana recused herself from hearing the matter following which CJI Surya Kant informed the parties that the case would be taken up by a Bench comprising himself and Justice Joymalya Bagchi later in the day owing to its urgency When the matter was taken up subsequently senior advocate Guru Krishnakumar appearing for the Tamil Nadu government opposed the grant of anticipatory bail contending that the allegations related to a serious corruption case involving hundreds of crores of rupees He argued that there was a risk of evidence being destroyed and referred to Balajis criminal antecedents submitting that he should not be granted blanket protection from arrest Responding to the submissions the bench remarked that the investigation should proceed independently and said If he is guilty he will have to face consequences When the state government expressed apprehension that custodial interrogation might become necessary during the course of the investigation Justice Bagchi observed that the top court would ensure Balajis participation in the probe and that he would not interfere with the investigation If there is any breach or any perception of breach come to us he told the Tamil Nadu government On Thursday Balaji had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Courts order rejecting his anticipatory bail plea in the DVAC case Senior advocate Kapil Sibal had on Thursday mentioned Balajis special leave petition SLP for urgent listing before the CJIled Bench The apex court agreed to list the matter for hearing on Friday subject to removal of defects if any Balaji moved the apex court after the Madras High Court declined to grant him prearrest bail in the DVAC case alleging largescale corruption in the functioning of TASMAC Dismissing the anticipatory bail plea the Madras High Court had held that the nature of the allegations warranted custodial interrogation and observed that the case involved serious charges of largescale corruption A singlejudge Bench of Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan had also taken note of the prosecutions contention that the accused allegedly abused their official positions entered into a criminal conspiracy and caused substantial financial loss to the state exchequer The case stems from an FIR registered by the DVAC on July 28 against Balaji and several others over alleged irregularities in TASMAC between 2021 and 2025 when he served as Minister for Electricity Prohibition and Excise in the MK Stalinled DMK government According to the prosecution Balaji conspired with several others including private individuals distillery and brewery companies transport contractors bottling firms and unidentified TASMAC officials to manipulate official processes misappropriate public funds and facilitate the laundering of illicit money causing substantial losses to the state Seeking anticipatory bail before the Madras High Court Balaji denied the allegations contending that the FIR was based on vague and omnibus accusations without identifying any specific tender contract or transaction linking him to the alleged offences He also claimed that the case was politically motivated and registered due to hostility from the ruling party following the Karur stampede controversy However the High Court held that the gravity of the allegations and the need for a thorough investigation outweighed the grounds urged by the defence and concluded that custodial interrogation was necessary to ascertain the alleged conspiracy and financial irregularities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-stays-senthil-balajis-arrest-asks-him-to-cooperate-with-tasmac-probe-695064.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-grants-conditional-bail-to-suspended-ias-officer-vinay-chaubey-in-jharkhand-land-scam-695067.html New Delhi July 31 The Supreme Court on Friday granted conditional bail to suspended Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey in the highprofile Hazaribagh land scam case The relief by a bench of Justices Arvind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi has paved the way for his release from jail after over 13 monthsThe apex court however imposed several conditions Chaubey has been directed not to leave the country without prior permission to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and not to influence or contact any witness connected with the caseThe top court further said that if any of the bail conditions are violated the state government would be free to approach the competent court seeking cancellationChaubey had approached the Supreme Court after the Jharkhand High Court rejected his bail pleaDuring the hearing his counsel argued that he had been in custody since November 2025 in connection with the case and that coaccused Vinay Singh and his wife Snigdha Singh had already been granted bailOpposing the plea the state government contended that Chaubey being a former senior bureaucrat could influence witnesses if releasedAfter considering submissions from both sides the court allowed the bail application with conditions imposedThe Hazaribagh land scam took place when Chaubey was posted there as Deputy CommissionerAccording to an FIR registered by the AntiCorruption Bureau ACB official records relating to forest land and Khas Mahal land were allegedly manipulated to alter their nature following which the properties were transferred to private individuals using forged documentsThe ACB has registered a case naming 73 accused including Chaubey The agency is investigating alleged financial transactions land transfers and changes made to government land recordsChaubey is also an accused in the Jharkhand liquor scam He was arrested by the ACB in the liquor scam case on May 20 2025 after nearly six hours of questioningRecently he secured bail from a special ACB court in the liquor scam case as the charge sheet was not filed within the prescribed 92day period following his arrestHowever he remained in jail due to the separate FIR lodged in the Hazaribagh land scam caseA senior bureaucrat Chaubey has held several key positions in the Jharkhand government including Secretary of the Excise Department and Secretary to the Chief MinisterThe ACB is investigating both liquor and land scam cases currently IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-grants-conditional-bail-to-suspended-ias-officer-vinay-chaubey-in-jharkhand-land-scam-695067.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ladakh-to-hold-nations-first-black-necked-crane-festival--695073.html Srinagar July 31 As part of the administrationâs efforts to preserve and protect the rich and unparalleled natural heritage of the Ladakh region Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday announced the nationâs first blacknecked crane festival from August 11 to August 14 in the union territory Lt Governor Saxena said on X today âThe Nations First BlackNecked Crane Festival is a celebration of Ladakhs unparalleled natural heritage and our collective commitment to wildlife conservation From 1114 August 2026 join us in Leh Tso Kar and Hanle for an extraordinary journey of conservation culture birdwatching and community engagement dedicated to protecting the worlds only alpine craneâTogether let us safeguard these sacred wings and preserve Ladakhs pristine ecosystems for future generationsâ he saidThe Blacknecked Crane is deeply connected to Ladakh as its designated state bird an iconic summer breeding visitor and a sacred symbol of good luck in local cultureLadakh is the only region in India where these rare birds successfully breed These arrive in Ladakh in March and April to breed in the highaltitude marshes wetlands and lakes of the Changthang region such as Tso Kar Tso Moriri and HanleThese birds build their nests in shallow wetland waters about 30 cm deep to protect eggs from predators The threats faced by this rare bird species are due to environmental pressures caused by feral dogs overgrazing by livestock and tourist disruptions during breeding monthsLocals call these birds âcha thungthungâ They are viewed as sacred harbingers of prosperity and good fortuneAs per folklore sighting a pair of these birds is considered luckyTheir striking courtship and mating dances have directly inspired traditional Ladakhi folk performances like the Chartses danceThese birds and the effort to protect them are celebrated through regional initiatives like Ladakhs dedicated BlackNecked Crane Festival to raise awareness for protecting their fragile nesting grounds IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ladakh-to-hold-nations-first-black-necked-crane-festival--695073.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cauvery-dispute-kannada-outfits-call-ktaka-bandh-on-august-13-against-tn-water-release-order-695078.html Bengaluru July 31 Veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj on Friday announced a statewide Karnataka bandh on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm in protest against the direction to release Cauvery water from Karnatakas reservoirs to Tamil Nadu Addressing the media after a meeting of proKannada organisations along with prominent leaders in Bengaluru Vatal Nagaraj said the bandh would be observed across the state from Belagavi to Karwar and from Mangaluru to Kolar and appealed to citizens not to oppose the shutdownThe bandh will be observed from 6 am to 6 pm across Karnataka This protest is for the farmers and for protecting the states drinking water interests If water is released to Tamil Nadu Bengaluru and several parts of Karnataka could face a drinking water crisis he saidVatal Nagaraj claimed that a wide range of organisations including farmer groups student bodies labour unions womens organisations and government employees associations have extended support to the bandh callAccording to him the bandh has also received backing from the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce with its president and senior actor Jayamala expressing support for the protest Hotel associations truck and auto owners associations corporation employees and various transport sector organisations are also expected to participateHe further said malls theatres and cab aggregator services are likely to remain shut during the bandh while discussions would be held with employees unions of staterun transport corporations to garner their supportNothing would come out of the allparty meeting called by Chief Minister Shivakumar The allparty meeting is being held for the sake of it Farmers and Kannada activists are not invited for the meeting he said We will also lay siege to the airport he said However emergency services wont be harmed he clarifiedThe bandh call comes amid escalating tensions over the Cauvery watersharing dispute with political parties farmer organisations and proKannada groups intensifying their opposition to the Cauvery Water Management Authoritys CWMA directions on water releaseThe Karnataka government has maintained that the state is facing a potential drinking water shortage and has convened an allparty meeting on August 2 to discuss the Cauvery issue and formulate a unified responseWith several organisations reportedly extending support the proposed bandh is likely to have a significant impact across Karnataka if it goes ahead as plannedThe Cauvery Water Regulation Committee CWRC directed Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu at a rate of 3500 cusecs per day for 15 days from July 29 however Karnataka facing drought has filed an appeal against the CWRCâs order before the CWMA In a setback to Karnataka the Cauvery Water Management Authority CWMA which met in Delhi on Thursday upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committeeâs CWRC order that Karnataka should release water to Tamil Nadu at a rate of 3500 cusecs a day for 15 days IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cauvery-dispute-kannada-outfits-call-ktaka-bandh-on-august-13-against-tn-water-release-order-695078.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/another-fund-scam-jolts-cpi-695082.html Kannur July 31 The Kerala CPIM has been rocked by yet another financial scandal this time from its ideological and organisational nerve centre Kannur Allegations that nearly Rs 1 crore collected for a memorial building in the name of late former State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan remains unaccounted for have triggered fresh turmoil within the party exposing deepening fissures in what has long been regarded as the CPIMs most impregnable fortressThe controversy comes close on the heels of unresolved allegations over party fund collections in Payyannur suggesting that financial irregularities are no longer isolated incidents but a recurring challenge confronting the Kannur unitKannur occupies a unique place in the CPIMIt is the home district of many of the partys most influential leaders in Kerala including former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan MV Govindan senior leaders P Jayarajan EP Jayarajan and MV Jayarajan besides former Health Minister KK ShailajaThe emergence of repeated financial controversies from a district that has traditionally projected itself as the partys organisational model has therefore become a source of considerable embarrassment for the leadershipThe latest allegations centre on the purchase of land and a building for a proposed local committee office to be named after Kodiyeri BalakrishnanThe property bought for around Rs 70 lakh was allegedly registered in the name of the then local secretary instead of the party in violation of organisational normsIt is further alleged that the property was subsequently mortgaged to raise Rs 30 lakh while another Rs 20 lakh was borrowed from party workers and employees of cooperative institutionsFundraising drives including public exhibitions and coupon sales reportedly generated substantial collections but no comprehensive accounts were placed before party committeesFollowing mounting pressure from grassroots workers the party removed the local secretary and ordered an internal enquiryThe former officebearer has reportedly maintained that every major decision was taken with the knowledge of the leadership a claim that has intensified demands for accountability beyond the local levelWith successive fund controversies surfacing from Kannur the district that has long been the CPIMs political showcase now finds itself confronting uncomfortable questions over transparency internal oversight and organisational discipline IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/another-fund-scam-jolts-cpi-695082.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktr-appears-before-court-in-formula-e-car-race-case-695088.html Hyderabad July 31 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Friday appeared before the special ACB Court here in the Formula Ecar race case Rama Rao and other accused in the case personally appeared in the court in response to the summons issued in MayIndian Administrative Service officer Arvind Kumar and former Chief Engineer of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority BLN Reddy also appeared before the courtKTR and others paid sureties of Rs 1 lakh each and completed other formalities The court later adjourned the hearing in the case to August 25Former Ministers Sabita Indra Reddy Mahmood Ali MLA Kaushik Reddy BRS leader Praveen Kumar and several other party leaders and a large number of party workers also reached Nampally Court Complex to show solidarity with KTRAccording to the chargesheet filed by the AntiCorruption Bureau ACB in March 2026 around Rs 55 crore was allegedly transferred to a foreign firm in violation of norms during the 2023 Formula E car race in HyderabadKTR has been named accused number one in the case relating to the alleged misappropriation of public funds for conducting the Formula E race in Hyderabad during the BRS ruleThe ACB questioned KTR Arvind Kumar and BLN Reddy multiple times in the caseThe former minister who was questioned by the ACB four times dismissed the Formula E case as a âbogus caseâIn November last year then Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma gave his nod to prosecute KT Rama Rao in the Formula E race caseIn September the ACB submitted its report and through the state government sought the Governorâs sanction to prosecute KT Rama Rao Arvind Kumar and othersAfter nine months of an investigation into the alleged irregularities in hosting the Formula E race in Hyderabad the ACB submitted its report to the governmentThe BRS leader has been accused of receiving Rs 44 crore in the form of an electoral bond from a sponsorship company in exchange for granting it the right to organise the raceThe ACB in December 2024 booked a case against KTR former Special Chief Secretary Municipal Administration and Urban Development Arvind Kumar and Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority former Chief Engineer BL N Reddy for alleged irregularities of Rs 5488 crore in the Formula E dealAfter the Governor permitted the probe an FIR was registered on a complaint by Principal Secretary Municipal Administration and Urban Development M Dana Kishore who stated that foreign remittances were made without prior approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities resulting in an additional tax burden on the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority to the tune of Rs 806 crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktr-appears-before-court-in-formula-e-car-race-case-695088.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/aap-govt-committed-to-freedom-fighters-dreams-cm-mann-695092.html DW Bureau SUNAM UDHAM SINGH WALA 31st July 2026nbspPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party AAP Governments unwavering commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the great nationalists who made the supreme sacrifices to free the country from the clutches of British imperialism During a statelevel function to commemorate the 87th martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh at Sunam the Chief Minister said the legendary revolutionarys unparalleled patriotism and supreme sacrifice would continue to inspire generations to serve the nation selflessly and that the nation would forever remain indebted to the iconic martyr Earlier the Chief Minister paid floral tributes and laid a wreath at the memorial in honour of Shaheed Udham SinghPaying tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X On the martyrdom day of the great revolutionary Shaheed Udham Singh Ji who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre I pay my humble tributes to him His unparalleled sacrifice for the honour and dignity of the nation will forever remain a great source of inspiration for all of usAddressing the gathering CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Shaheed Udham Singh made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom of our country It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for me to be part of this solemn occasion to pay tribute to this iconic martyr Indias freedom struggle witnessed countless sacrifices by brave sons and daughters of the nation who laid down their lives to free the country and pave the way for an egalitarian society committed to the welfare of the weaker and underprivileged sectionsThe Chief Minister said Today we have gathered here to express our highest gratitude to this great patriot while commemorating the day on which Shaheed Udham Singh embraced martyrdom He avenged the dastardly act committed by the erstwhile British Government at Jallianwala Bagh where hundreds of unarmed and innocent Indians were mercilessly shot dead under the administration of the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab Michael ODwyer Shaheed Udham Singh ensured that Michael ODwyer was brought to justice at Caxton Hall in LondonPaying rich tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh at the Udham Singh Memorial in the local stadium the Chief Minister laid a wreath at the memorial in honour of the legendary martyrCM Bhagwant Singh Mann noted This is a sacred place where people from across the country and around the world come to pay homage and draw inspiration from the extraordinary life of Shaheed Udham Singh This true son of the soil displayed exemplary courage by eliminating Michael ODwyer the principal perpetrator of the Jallianwala Bagh massacreHe further said The supreme sacrifice made by this son of the soil in the national freedom struggle strengthened Indias resolve to overthrow British imperialism The unparalleled sacrifice of Shaheed Udham Singh will continue to inspire our youth to dedicate themselves to selfless service of the nation Our country will always remain indebted to this iconic martyr who laid down his life for the motherlandSenior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia Cabinet Minister Aman Arora and several other dignitaries were also present on the occasion https://dailyworld.in/politics/aap-govt-committed-to-freedom-fighters-dreams-cm-mann-695092.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-tensions-escalate-ahead-of-hm-shahs-pune-visit-cong-plans-protest-bjp-warns-of-tit-for-tat-response-694929.html Pune July 30 IANS The political temperature in Pune has risen sharply ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs scheduled visit to the city on August 1 The Pune City Congress has announced a protest during Shahs visit while the BJP has strongly opposed the move and warned of a titfortat response The escalating war of words between the two parties has also sparked concerns over maintaining law and order in the cityPrashant Jagtap President of the Pune City East Congress Committee alleged that the Central Government had attempted to suppress student protests held across the country over the alleged NEET examination paper leak According to him students participating in these demonstrations were subjected to lathi charges tear gas and other forms of force leaving several injuredJagtap claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for suppressing the voices of students who were demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy He said the Congress would register its protest against the Centres handling of the issueAnnouncing the demonstration Jagtap said Congress workers students and concerned citizens would gather at Seven Loves Chowk on Shankarsheth Road at 1030 am on August 1 The location falls along the route scheduled for Shahs visitHe further claimed that false cases were being filed against protesters and that even their family members were facing harassment after the protests had endedAppealing to Pune residents to participate in large numbers Jagtap said the protest would be directed against what he termed the Central Governments dictatorial attitude and the alleged atrocities committed against students He asserted that the Congress would continue to raise its voice against actions it believes undermine democratic rightsMeanwhile Pune City BJP President Dheeraj Ghate addressed a press conference and criticised the proposed Congress protest describing it as politically motivated According to Ghate Shahs visit is linked to an important civic event and should not be politicisedHe pointed out that Shah is scheduled to attend the Lokmanya Tilak Award ceremony during which National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will be honoured with the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award Ghate said the event is a matter of pride for Pune and accused the Congress of attempting to overshadow the occasion for political reasonsGhate alleged that the Congress was organising the protest solely for political mileage and without any legitimate justification He maintained that the BJP would firmly oppose the agitation and added that all necessary permissions including those related to sound systems and event arrangements had been sought from the police authoritiesResponding to Ghates remarks Jagtap reiterated that the Congress would go ahead with the protest regardless of any pressure or opposition He alleged that the Pune Police had been making repeated attempts to discourage the agitation but insisted that the party would not retreatAccepting the BJP leaders challenge Jagtap said We will hold the protest just try and stop us It remains to be seen whether law and order in Pune city is maintained by the police or by BJP workers The entire city will watch how the police respond if the BJP attempts to disrupt our protestTaking a swipe at the BJP he claimed that the partys reaction itself demonstrated the impact of the Congress protest He emphasised that expressing dissent through democratic means is a constitutional right and said the Congress would continue its agitationWith both parties refusing to back down a political confrontation now appears likely during Shahs Pune visit on August 1 Ensuring peace and maintaining law and order amid the escalating political standoff is expected to be a significant challenge for the Pune PoliceIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-tensions-escalate-ahead-of-hm-shahs-pune-visit-cong-plans-protest-bjp-warns-of-tit-for-tat-response-694929.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-stages-walkout-in-rajya-sabha-nadda-says-they-have-no-agenda-694930.html New Delhi July 30 IANS Opposition members staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday The Leader of the House JP Nadda asserted that the Opposition had no agenda and did not want a discussion while the government remained ready to debate all subjectsnbspThe disruption started after the House assembled following the laying of papers reports and ministers statementsCongress member from Rajasthan Pramod Tiwari referred to Article 75 stressing that the Council of Ministers was collectively responsible to the House He demanded the presence of the Home Minister in the HouseTreasury benches objected but Chairman Radhakrishnan allowed him to speak before declining his point of order stating it was not related to the listed business and permitted other members to raise issues with the Chairs permissionDespite the proceedings moving forward Opposition members continued sloganeering Home Minister Sadan Mein Aao Home Minister come to the House drowning out other voices Several members then highlighted regional and sectoral concernsPrakash Chik Baraik of the BJP from West Bengal and Sanjay Singh of the AAP raised the problems of sugarcane farmers in Uttar PradeshGhanshyam Tiwari of the BJP spoke on drinking water scarcity in the Shekhawati area of RajasthanKanad Purkayastha of the BJP sought establishment of a logistics park under the PM Gati Shakti project in AssamGovindbhai Laljibhai Dholakia from Gujarat called for promotion of natural farming across IndiaRekha Sharma of the BJP from Haryana drew attention to wastage of leftover food prepared by Indian Railways for passengers and suggested it be provided to the needy instead of being discardedChairman Radhakrishnan next allowed Congress member Rajiv Shukla who observed that the House was not in order and that what the Opposition wished to say would not come on recordPramod Tiwari was again permitted to speak He reiterated the demand for the Home Ministers presence citing collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers under the Constitution for formal answers He referred to the fact that when it was a matter of lathi charge and bullets used on students the Home Minister must show up in the House and replyChairman Radhakrishnan ruled that the point of order was not linked to the List of Business and called Dorjee Tshering Lepcha of the BJP from SikkimAt this stage Opposition members staged a walkout Lepcha raised the issue of yak conservation in SikkimLeader of the House JP Nadda then addressed the House He said the Opposition members were collectively in the habit of shifting the goalpost even though the Modiled government was always ready to discuss all issuesWhenever discussions took place he added the Opposition fell flatNadda condemned the Oppositions role and assured the House that the government stood prepared to discuss every matter describing the Oppositions conduct as utterly irresponsibleEarlier the Rajya Sabha conducted significant business related to external affairs science earth sciences and cultureDr John Brittas and Ratanjit Pratap Narain Singh laid the 14th and 15th reports of the departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on External AffairsDr Jitendra Singh made statements on the status of implementation of recommendations contained in the reports of the departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology Environment Forests and Climate Change concerning Demands for Grants 202627 for the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences respectivelyGajendra Singh Shekhawat made a statement on the status of implementation of recommendations in the report on demands for grants 202526 pertaining to the Ministry of CultureThe House continued with its listed agendaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-stages-walkout-in-rajya-sabha-nadda-says-they-have-no-agenda-694930.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-examine-bihar-minister-continuing-beyond-six-months-without-being-elected-694931.html New Delhi July 30 IANS The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the Bihar government will have to explain how Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash has continued in office for more than six months without becoming a member of either House of the state legislaturenbspMentioning the matter before Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant the petitioners counsel submitted that more than six months had elapsed and Deepak Prakash continued to hold ministerial office despite not being elected to the Bihar Assembly or the Legislative CouncilMy Lord it is now over six months and he continues as a minister the counsel said while seeking an early hearingThe counsel appearing for the Bihar government informed the CJI Kantled Bench that the matter was already listed for hearing on August 27 and left the question of preponing the hearing to the discretion of the apex courtCJI Kant observed that the matter involves a pure question of law and said the state government would have to explain the constitutional basis for allowing a person who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council to continue as a minister beyond six monthsThe Supreme Court indicated that it would take up the plea for hearing on TuesdayThe petition concerns the constitutional validity of Deepak Prakashs continuance as Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister despite not being a member of either House of the state legislatureEarlier the top court had issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation PIL filed by social activist and whistleblower Rakesh Kumar Singh challenging Deepak Prakashs reappointment as Minister after the formation of the new government in BiharThe plea raises an important constitutional question relating to Article 1644 of the Constitution which permits a nonlegislator to serve as a minister for a maximum period of six months within which the person must become a member of the legislatureAccording to the petition Deepak Prakash was first inducted into the Bihar Cabinet on November 20 2025 despite not being a member of either House of the state legislatureFollowing the resignation of then Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on April 15 the Council of Ministers ceased to exist Deepak Prakash was subsequently reappointed as Panchayati Raj Minister on May 7 in the newly constituted government headed by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary even though he had still not secured membership of either HouseThe petitioner has contended that the reappointment amounts to a colourable exercise of constitutional power intended to indirectly extend the sixmonth period available to a nonlegislator minister under Article 1644Relying on the Supreme Courts 2001 judgment in SR Chaudhuri versus State of Punjab the plea argues that the constitutional exception under Article 1644 is a onetime privilege and cannot be repeatedly invoked through resignation change of ministry Cabinet reshuffles or reappointmentThe PIL seeks a declaration that Deepak Prakashs reappointment is unconstitutional and void and also seeks issuance of a writ of quo warranto questioning the authority under which he continues to hold ministerial officeIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-examine-bihar-minister-continuing-beyond-six-months-without-being-elected-694931.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bankipur-bypoll-1150-pc-voter-turnout-recorded-till-11-am-key-leaders-cast-their-votes-694932.html Patna July 30 Polling for the highprofile Bankipur Assembly byelection in Patna district has been progressing peacefully since 7 am on Thursday with voters turning out steadily at polling stations across the constituency According to the Election Commission 1150 per cent voter turnout was recorded by 11 am and officials expect the polling percentage to increase as the day advances The byelection is being closely watched in Bihars political circles with a threecornered contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD and Jan SuraajThe BJP has fielded Neeraj Kumar Sinha while the RJD has nominated Rekha Gupta Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor is contesting the election himself making the contest a politically significant test for all three partiesPolitical observers view the byelection as an important challenge for the BJP to retain a constituency long regarded as one of its strongholds while for Prashant Kishor the outcome is being seen as a key test of his political standingAfter casting his vote Bihar minister Ramkripal Yadav said he had voted for NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha on the BJPs Lotus symbolAddressing reporters Yadav described the lotus as a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi and expressed confidence in the NDA candidates prospectsHe also criticised Prashant Kishor questioning his local connection with the Bankipur constituency while describing former BJP MLA Nitin Nabin as a son of the soilAccording to Yadav voters prefer a local representative and are extending strong support to Neeraj Kumar SinhaSenior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Ravi Shankar Prasad also cast his vote in Bankipur and said he had been voting at the same polling booth for the past two decadesHe expressed satisfaction after voting for the BJPNDA candidate and said the people of Bankipur have maintained a longstanding association with the BJPReferring to development initiatives undertaken by the governments led by former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar CM Samrat Choudhary BJP chief Nitin Nabin and during his own tenure as an MP Prasad said voters were supporting the continuation of development in the constituencyPolling is continuing under extensive security arrangements and election authorities expect voter participation to increase throughout the dayThe votes will be counted on August 3 when the winner of the Bankipur Assembly byelection will be declared IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bankipur-bypoll-1150-pc-voter-turnout-recorded-till-11-am-key-leaders-cast-their-votes-694932.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-speaker-seeks-fresh-explanation-from-four-ex-aiadmk-mlas-in-defection-case-694933.html Chennai July 30 Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCT Prabhakar has directed four former AIADMK legislators who resigned from the party and later joined the TVK to appear before him on August 4 to submit further explanations in connection with disqualification proceedings initiated under the antidefection law The four legislators are Maragatham Kumaravel the Independent MLA from Madurantakam who was elected with AIADMKâs support Jayakumar from Perundurai Sathyabama the Independent MLA from Dharapuram backed by the AIADMK and Isakki Subbiah from AmbasamudramAll four resigned from the AIADMK after winning the Assembly election and subsequently joined the TVKThe proceedings stem from a petition filed by AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami who urged the Speaker to disqualify the legislators under the provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution commonly known as the antidefection lawThe petition contends that the MLAs voluntarily gave up their association with the party on whose support they were elected and are therefore liable to lose their Assembly membershipFollowing the complaint Speaker Prabhakar had earlier summoned the four legislators and sought their explanations They appeared before him and submitted their responsesThe Assembly Secretariat had initially scheduled another hearing for July 30 during which the four legislators were asked to appear againSpeaker Prabhakar had also invited Edappadi Palaniswami to be present during the proceedings However the hearing has now been postponedThe Assembly Secretariat informed the concerned parties that the matter will instead be taken up on August 4 when the four legislators are expected to appear before the Speaker once again and provide further clarificationThe AIADMK has maintained that the legislators attracted disqualification by switching political allegiance after their election and has been pressing for early action on the petitionMeanwhile AIADMK MLA Agri S Krishnamurthy has said that Edappadi Palaniswami would decide whether to personally appear before the Speaker only after the explanations submitted by the four legislators are examinedThe Speaker is expected to hear the matter further on August 4 before deciding the next course of action in the disqualification proceedings IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-speaker-seeks-fresh-explanation-from-four-ex-aiadmk-mlas-in-defection-case-694933.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-stages-protest-outside-aaps-office-in-delhi-demands-resignation-of-punjab-education-minister-694958.html New Delhi July 30 IANS BJP leaders and workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the AAPs office in the national Capital demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over alleged exam paper leaks in the statenbspThe Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came under fire after the Punjab Police reportedly busted an interstate cheating racket during the July 19 pharmacy officer recruitment examination with the BJP demanding accountability from the AAP regimeSpeaking to IANS BJP MP Yogender Chandolia accused the Arvind Kejriwalled AAP of having a hand in creating the ruckus during the Cockroach Janta Partyled agitation at the national Capitals Jantar MantarHe further accused the Punjab government of not taking any measures despite multiple paper leaks in the state It cannot go on like this he addedBJP worker Irfan Salmani who took part in the protest said We have gathered here to demand the resignation of the Punjab Education Minister as few goons of Arvind Kejriwal were sitting at Jantar Mantar and indulged in stone pelting while demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan which he latter tendered But will Kejriwal now ask the Punjab Education Minister to resign as well since repeated paper leak cases are being reported from the stateWe dont want to create a Jantar Mantar kind of a situation we are decent workers of the BJP and are therefore demanding his resignation through a decent demonstration he told IANSA female party worker added On our part as soon as the NEET paper leak came into light an FIR was registered accused were arrested and they are still in jail The government even conducted a successful reexamination within one month But they AAP should look within themselves multiple paper leaks have been reported under Harjot Singhs tenure so why are they not taking accountabilityReferring to Dharmendra Pradhans resignation a senior party worker said When the countrys Education Minister can resign on moral groundsand Kejriwal had himself said that such resignations should happen to check accountability then despite the AAP being in power in Punjab why is he not seeking the resignation of the Education Minister thereHe called the AAPs approach as double standardsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-stages-protest-outside-aaps-office-in-delhi-demands-resignation-of-punjab-education-minister-694958.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikkim-mp-meets-pm-modi-seeks-centers-intervention-on-key-issues--694982.html New Delhi July 30 IANS Sikkims lone Lok Sabha MP Indra Hang Subba on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House and submitted a memorandum seeking the Centres intervention on a series of longpending developmental constitutional and strategic issues concerning the Himalayan stateDuring the meeting Subba conveyed greetings and gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of the people of Sikkim and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay thanking the NDA government for its continued support to the states developmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi also enquired about the recent tunnel mishap in Sikkim Briefing him on the situation the MP informed the Prime Minister about the state governments response to the incident and thanked him for his concern and support for the affected familiesThe memorandum submitted by Subba sought early inclusion of the 12 leftout communities of Sikkim in the Scheduled Tribe list a longpending demand in the stateIt also urged the Centre to revisit provisions of the Representation of the People Act 1950 to facilitate reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and address the pending issues relating to the Limboo and Tamang Scheduled TribesAmong the key infrastructure demands the MP sought the construction of a Greenfield Highway parallel to National Highway10 to improve connectivity and the development of an allweather strategic road along the IndoNepal border in western Sikkim with links to Border OutpostsSubba also requested the restoration of scheduled commercial flight operations at Pakyong Airport establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology IIT or an extension campus in Sikkim and setting up of a National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT in the stateThe memorandum further sought the Centres assistance in facilitating the visit of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa to SikkimAccording to a statement issued by the Office of the Member of Parliament Subba expressed confidence that the issues raised would receive positive consideration under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and help accelerate Sikkims inclusive strategic and sustainable developmentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikkim-mp-meets-pm-modi-seeks-centers-intervention-on-key-issues--694982.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/should-i-resign-for-doing-good-work-telangana-cm-slams-oppn-for-demanding-resignation-as-education-minister-694985.html Hyderabad July 30 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday slammed the Opposition for demanding his resignation as the education minister He asked if he should quit the education portfolio for performing well and introducing various reforms The Chief Minister was speaking at an interaction session with a group of teachers who recently visited Finland and GermanyâSome people are demanding me to step down as education Is it because breakfast is being provided from nursery to Class 12 Is it for properly managing teacher recruitment and promotions Is it for transforming ITIs industrial training institutes into ATCs advanced technology centresâ he askedHe also wanted to know if they were demanding his resignation for establishing a Skills University to equip students with necessary skills and for appointing owners of successful global corporate entities as Board members of the Skills UniversityStating that the Telangana government spends â¹108 lakh on each student in government schools CM Reddy said that as a result of reforms launched by his government in the education sector an additional one lakh students have enrolled in government schoolsAsserting that education is not merely about skills the Chief Minister stated that the government is striving to impart skills alongside education After completing the 12th grade a student should possess a comprehensive understanding of the world It is the teachers who must foster that awareness among studentsHe remarked that for 25 years Indians looked towards America and said now they must focus on countries like Germany Japan and Singapore There are abundant opportunities in those countriesCM Revanth Reddy called for transforming government educational institutions in a way that makes the world look towards Telangana He urged the teachers to dedicate five years to society and to transform the future of new generationâWork with the goal of making Telangana a role model for the nation Offer your own suggestions on what more can be done to provide quality education to students Prepare a report by December outlining what should be done for the upcoming academic yearâ he saidHe exuded confidence that Congress party will remain in power in Telangana until 2034 He made it clear that the government is prepared to incur any expense necessary for the studentsHe announced that teachers will be provided opportunities to go abroad for further studies like IAS and IPS officers do IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/should-i-resign-for-doing-good-work-telangana-cm-slams-oppn-for-demanding-resignation-as-education-minister-694985.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-steady-voting-in-manjalpur-bypoll-as-turnout-touches-3435-pc-694988.html Vadodara July 30 Polling in the byeelection to Gujarats Manjalpur Assembly constituency gathered pace through the day with 3435 per cent voter turnout recorded by 5 pm according to data released by the Election Commission of India ECI The latest figures show a steady increase in voter participation after the constituency recorded 606 per cent polling by 10 am 1427 per cent by 1230 pm and 2166 per cent by 2 pmVoting continued at polling stations until the scheduled closing time with election officials monitoring the process under extensive security and surveillance arrangementsThe byeelection is being held following the death of veteran BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Yogesh Patel who represented the constituency for several termsA total of 219494 electors are eligible to vote in the constituency comprising 111645 men 107847 women and two thirdgender votersThe electoral roll also includes 1634 Persons with Disabilities PwD 1406 voters aged 85 years and above and 12 centenarians Ahead of polling day 107 voters including 90 senior citizens exercised their franchise through the home voting facilityThe contest is a direct fight between the BJP and the Indian CongressThe BJP has fielded Satish Patel a former Vadodara Municipal Corporation councillor and former BJP Vadodara district president while the Congress has nominated Bhikha Rabari the partys Gujarat vicepresident and a former state ministerPolling is being conducted at 260 polling stations across 62 locations each equipped with basic amenities including ramps drinking water electricity and toiletsTwo polling stations are being managed entirely by women personnel two by Persons with Disabilities staff and five have been designated as model polling stationsThe Election Commission has implemented several technologydriven measures for the bypollAll 260 polling stations are under 100 per cent live webcasting and CCTV surveillance while mobile deposit counters have been set up outside polling stations to help voters to deposit their mobile phones before entering polling boothsPresiding Officers have been updating polling percentages every two hours through the ECINET applicationDuring the day polling remained largely peaceful although a brief confrontation was reported outside a polling station at Panchsheel Vidyalaya where BJP and Congress workers accused each other of violating election normsPolice intervened brought the situation under control and confirmed that polling continued without disruption Counting of votes for the byeelection is scheduled to take place on August 3 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-steady-voting-in-manjalpur-bypoll-as-turnout-touches-3435-pc-694988.html Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anti-paper-leak-bill-passed-by-lok-sabha-694796.html New Delhi July 29 IANS The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 through a voice voteThis Bill passed after a stormy debate spanning several hours over two days seeks to amend the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protected Among the key features are stringent penalties including imprisonment of up to 10 years a fine of up to Rs 10 crore confiscation of assets of those found guilty and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three monthsThe move follows the Union Cabinets approval of the Bill and related provisions designed to establish fasttrack courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraudThe initiative comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a comprehensive Bill containing provisions for strong action against paper leaks would be introduced in the ParliamentAs per the proposal the fasttrack courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments within three months ensuring swift justice in examinationrelated offencesThis also comes in the wake of the largescale Sansad Chalo protest held in New Delhi on July 20 where hundreds of students participated in a demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party CJP against the NEET paper leaks and other examinationrelated irregularitiesThe demonstration later turned violent following which security personnel resorted to the use of force to disperse the crowd During the clashes several protesters as well as police personnel sustained serious injuriesThe protesters had also demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister Pradhan subsequently tendered his resignation on July 25IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anti-paper-leak-bill-passed-by-lok-sabha-694796.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-bjp-mla-threatens-to-destroy-lop-rahul-gandhis-family-like-babri-masjid-fir-registered-694714.html Bengaluru July 29 IANS Karnataka Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against BJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna after he allegedly said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis family would be destroyed in the same manner as the Babri Masjid was demolished in 1992nbspThe FIR was registered by the Udupi Town Police Station based on a complaint filed by Ashok Kumar Kodavoor president of the Udupi District Congress Committee Police have invoked Sections 57 192 1962 352 3532 and 3512 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSAddressing a public programme organised by the BJP in Udupi Suvarna threatened the Congress leadership stating If you continue to enact such dramas just as our party workers destroyed the Babri Masjid in 1992 when our sentiments were hurt the Congress dynasty and Rahul Gandhis family will likewise be destroyedThe remarks have triggered a major political controversy in Karnataka with the Congress accusing the BJP of resorting to hate speech and intimidation Video clips of the speech have since gone viral on social media prompting demands for immediate legal actionKPCC Working President and MLC Manjunatha Bhandary said the Karnataka government had taken the matter seriously and would ensure that strict action is taken in accordance with the law He described Suvarnas statements as hateful derogatory and provocative and said they were unbecoming of a public representative who has taken an oath to uphold the ConstitutionBhandary said that the BJP was attempting to divert attention from the NEET question paper leak controversy and the nationwide protests over the issue by targeting LoP Rahul Gandhi through personal attacks He also criticised other BJP legislators who were present at the event for failing to condemn the remarksThe silence of other elected representatives present at the programme may be construed by the public as tacit support for such statements Bhandary said adding that political differences cannot justify defamation hate speech or threatsHe further stated that the remarks posed a threat to communal harmony and law and order particularly in the coastal region and said he would take up the matter with the State Home Minister to seek appropriate directions for expediting the investigationIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-bjp-mla-threatens-to-destroy-lop-rahul-gandhis-family-like-babri-masjid-fir-registered-694714.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rising-operational-costs-payment-delays-sink-12-lakh-msmes-shiv-sena-694728.html Mumbai July 29 The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray UBT on Wednesday citing the Central governments data presented in the Lok Sabha said that in the last three years more than 125 lakh industries and factories in the country have shut down Hundreds of thousands of young people have lost their jobs The Thackeray camp in an editorial in the partys mouthpiece Saamana claimed that this has completely exposed and stripped bare the governments claims of bringing in thousands of crores in foreign investment and generating lakhs of jobs by establishing thousands of new industriesA sob story of industries closing the old and starting the new has been unfolding in the country for the last 12 years Under a regime that fills the minds of youth with religious fanaticism instead of placing jobs in their hands what else could possibly happen it askedThe editorial said that as per government data a total of 121805 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises MSME units closed operations between 2024 and 2026 The MSME sector is widely regarded as the backbone of the Indian economy serving as the secondlargest employer after agriculture and contributing significantly to national exports Despite its critical role the rate of unit closures has seen a continuous upward trajectory over the past decadeThe shutdown of MSME units has hit several industrial states severely Maharashtra recorded the highest number of closures with 28764 units shutting down Tamil Nadu stood second with 14176 unit closures Gujarat reported 11150 closed units Rajasthan saw 9881 MSME units permanently cease operations These figures contradict the official claims regarding massive foreign investment inflows and largescale job creation through new industrial ventures noted the editorialAccording to the editorial over the past 10 years the government made available over Rs 35 lakh crore in loans to support startups and operations in the micro small and medium enterprise sector However business owners have struggled against mounting market challenges rising operational costs and persistent procedural bottlenecks Key factors contributing to earlystage business failure include inadequate or delayed access to bank credit at reasonable interest rates prolonged payment delays from large corporations for supplied goods and bureaucratic delays in releasing payments owed by government departments remarked the Thackeray campWhile state leaders and central ministers frequently engage in global outreach including events like the World Economic Forum in Davos to attract new industrial setups critics point out a lack of concrete measures to revive ailing existing units argued the editorialCiting the Maharashtra case the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena said that while the state registered over 75 lakh new enterprises over the last three years it simultaneously lost more than 28000 existing MSME units The absence of targeted rehabilitation programmes for sick industrial units continues to lead to rising NonPerforming Assets NPAs for banks and sudden job losses for young workers across the country it commentedThe editorial claimed that no measures are being taken at the government level to support them rebuild them or revive these sick industries Due to this fend for yourself policy not only are small industries sinking but bank loans are defaulting and the livelihoods of thousands of young people working there are suddenly snatched away IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rising-operational-costs-payment-delays-sink-12-lakh-msmes-shiv-sena-694728.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-chief-targets-cjp-protesters-shares-saurav-das-old-post-on-umar-khalid-694737.html New Delhi July 29 Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on student protesters urging students and parents to carefully choose whom to support In a post on X Chandrasekhar shared an old social media post by Cockroach Janta Party CJP national spokesperson Saurav Das about former JNU student leader Umar Khalid along with a photograph showing Das and Khalid togetherAddressing what he described as students with âgenuine grievancesâ Chandrasekhar wrote âTo the many genuine students and their parents who protested with their genuine grievances take a look at this pic and its msg And choose who you are with wiselyâHe went on to criticise those he accused of pursuing divisive politics saying âBecause if you think your future is going to be shaped by morons whose ideology is Dividing and breaking up India you need to wake up to reality of these peopleâThe BJP leader also asserted that protests turning violent would not be accepted âProtests and violence led by this clique should not and will not be tolerated under any label including student protests wont happenâEmphasising national unity and democratic values Chandrasekhar added âAnyone Anywhere who tries to undermine our country our democracy our integrity under whatever label it is our yours and mine and every Indian to oppose itâHe further wrote âWe didnt come so far as a nation with all our pluses and minuses to be undermined by this lot WILL NOT HAPPENâIn a postscript he remarked âPS I too am just realizing now about thisthese âstudentsââThe post shared by Chandrasekhar was an older X post by CJP national spokesperson Saurav Das who had expressed support for Umar Khalid Das had written âMulaqat with the bravest Umar Khalid 5 years in jail over false frivolous chargesâa permanent blot on Indiaâs judiciary Mad respect for him and his undying spiritâChandrasekhar shared Dasâ post along with a photograph showing the two standing together using it to question the ideological affiliations of those associated with recent student protests His remarks come amid an ongoing political debate over studentled demonstrations and the role of activist groups with political parties continuing to trade accusations over the nature and intent of the protests IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-chief-targets-cjp-protesters-shares-saurav-das-old-post-on-umar-khalid-694737.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/any-student-who-wants-to-do-activism-should-face-police-i-faced-during-emergency-jp-nadda-in-rs-694740.html New Delhi July 29 IANS Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Wednesday said any student activist who wants to do activism should face police actionnbspHe said this when John Britas raised the issue of Delhi Police personnel barging into the CPIM office in DelhinbspThe Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges and sloganeering after members raised the issue of Delhi Police officials allegedly entering the national headquarters of the CPIM on Tuesday to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh a former president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students UnionAfter papers and reports were laid Chairman CP Radhakrishnan permitted members to raise matters with permissionJohn Brittas of the CPIM drew the Houses attention to the incident He said police personnel barged into a national political party office CPIM to arrest a student leader Aishe GhoshBrittas stated that her only alleged offence was participation in a student protest at Jantar Mantar When questioned the officers cited pending cases from 202021 I have no problem with Delhi Police action as this is a bipartisan issue but it is shocking that they came without prior information to you CP Radhakrishnan What do they want to send fear I want the Home Minister to tell us what happened he saidLeader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge seconded the concern calling it very shameful that police barge into a national party office and try to arrest a leader He demanded that the officers involved be punishedOpposition members continued sloganeering and pressed for action against the police personnelResponding to this Leader of the House JP Nadda said he himself had been a student leader and was arrested during the Emergency It is normal law and order activity which the police have to take he remarked and said Any student who wants to do activism should face police even I faced many times during the EmergencyHis reply triggered further uproar with opposition voices drowning out other speakersWhen Rajib Bhattacharjee of the BJP Tripura sought to make a statement opposition members persisted with slogans and disruptionThe Chairman later adjourned the House till noonEarlier when the House assembled at 11 am papers were laid by Jayant Chaudhary for the Ministry of Education Nityanand Rai for the Ministry of Home Affairs Prof SP Singh Baghel for the Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying BL Verma for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Savitri Thakur for the Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentSajjad Ahmad Kichloo and M Nagaraja then laid on the Table a copy of the TwentySeventh Report Eighteenth Lok Sabha of the DepartmentRelated Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal Mines and Steel 202526 on Infrastructure Development to Augment Washed Coal Production pertaining to the Ministry of CoalArjun Ram Meghwal moved a motion seeking the Houses concurrence with the Lok Sabhas recommendation that the Rajya Sabha elect two of its members to the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit The vacancies arose from the retirement of NR Elango effective April 2 2026 and Deepak Prakash effective June 21 2026 The House resolved to elect the members in the manner directed by the ChairmanIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/any-student-who-wants-to-do-activism-should-face-police-i-faced-during-emergency-jp-nadda-in-rs-694740.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dvac-raids-ex-dmk-minister-senthil-balajis-properties-in-tns-karur-in-corruption-probe-694743.html Chennai July 29 The Directorate of Vigilance and AntiCorruption DVAC on Wednesday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple premises linked to former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji in Karur district as part of an investigation into alleged corruption cases registered against him The searches began at around 7 am at Senthil Balajiâs residence in Rameswarapatti near Karur and other locations associated with him and his close aidesMore than 10 DVAC officials backed by police security participated in the operation which continued for several hoursAccording to officials searches were carried out at five locations including Senthil Balajiâs ancestral house near Manmangalam the residence of his aide Subramani the house of DMK functionary Bhaskaran and the residences of Karthi and Ramesh in the Kodainagar areaInvestigators were seen examining documents and other materials as part of the ongoing probeThe raids come against the backdrop of multiple cases pending against the former minister These include allegations relating to the cashforgovernment jobs scam the alleged Rs 1000crore irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation TASMAC and the alleged Rs 397crore corruption in the procurement of transformers The investigations into these cases are being pursued by different agenciesSenthil Balaji is also facing a separate criminal case relating to an alleged conspiracy to destabilise the ruling TVK government In that case he and his younger brother Ashok Kumar have been directed to appear daily before the Triplicane Police Station in Chennai as part of the conditions imposed by the court while granting them anticipatory bailThe investigation into the alleged conspiracy case is being supervised by senior police officers led by Deputy Commissioner JayachandranOfficials have stated that evidence is being collected from multiple sources as part of the inquiry while the accused have denied any wrongdoingThe searches on Wednesday are expected to focus on gathering documentary and digital evidence that could assist investigators in the corruption casesThe DVAC has not yet issued an official statement on the outcome of the raids or disclosed whether any documents electronic devices or valuables were seized during the operationFurther details are expected after the searches are completed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dvac-raids-ex-dmk-minister-senthil-balajis-properties-in-tns-karur-in-corruption-probe-694743.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rjd-mp-sudhakar-singh-attacks-nishikant-dubey-over-nehru-remarks-694751.html New Delhi July 29 Reacting to BJP MP Nishikant Dubeyâs remarks in the Lok Sabha RJD MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday said that Dubey does not speak on serious issues in Parliament but keeps on abusing and maligning great leaders The remarks came amid a political controversy triggered during a debate in the Lok Sabha where BJP MP Nishikant Dubey referred to Indiaâs first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru leading to an uproar in the HouseThe Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made remarks about newly appointed Education Minister Pralhad Joshi during a discussion on the Public Examination Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 The comments were later expunged from the House records prompting protests from Treasury Bench members and demands for an apology from the Congress leaderPriyanka Gandhi Vadra made the remarks while participating in the debate on the bill Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Kiren Rijiju accused her of making personal attacks and indulging in âcharacter assassinationâSpeaking to reporters outside Parliament Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi defended Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modiâs choice of Education MinisterSpeaking to IANS RJD MP Sudhakar Singh launched a sharp attack on Nishikant DubeyâHe is not Nishikant Dubey he is âNeechkantâ Dubey His only job is to weaken Indian democracy He does not speak on serious issues in Parliament Instead he abuses and maligns the great leaders who fought for Indiaâs freedom He does nothing beyond that He is a person associated with criminals In the coming days we will present many facts and pieces of evidence against himâ Singh saidCommenting on the political situation in Bihar Sudhakar Singh claimed that the BJPâs position had weakened and predicted that the party would perform poorly in the Bankipore electionSudhakar Singh said The Bharatiya Janata Partys condition has worsened Owing to the student movement and the police firing on students in Bihar as well as the encounter of Bharat Tiwari the governments image has been severely damaged On the other hand you will see that in the Bankipore election the BJP will fall behind The Rashtriya Janata Dal has always remained the strongest opposition party and our support base has become stronger Rekha Gupta will win the election there IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rjd-mp-sudhakar-singh-attacks-nishikant-dubey-over-nehru-remarks-694751.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/madras-hc-to-hear-dmk-mlas-bail-plea-today-in-threat-to-cm-vijay-case-694535.html Chennai July 28 The Madras High Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the bail plea of Vilathikulam DMK MLA GV Markandayan who was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he threatened Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during a public meeting in Thoothukudi district The case arose from a speech delivered by Markandayan at a public meeting held in Kovilpatti to thank voters following the recent Assembly electionThe Thoothukudi District Crime Branch registered a case against the legislator alleging that his remarks amounted to threatening the Chief Minister and had the potential to disturb public orderAfter his arrest Markandayan sought bail before the Thoothukudi District Court but his plea was rejected prompting him to move the Madras High CourtWhen the petition came up before Justice Ilanthiraiyan counsel appearing for the MLA argued that the speech was made as a political response to remarks allegedly made by the Chief Minister about âlocking the doors of the AssemblyâThe defence maintained that the speech was part of legitimate political criticism and did not constitute a criminal threat or an attempt to incite violenceThe petitioner further contended that the arrest violated constitutional safeguards alleging that the police failed to inform him of the grounds of arrestThe defence also challenged the judicial remand order issued by the Thoothukudi court arguing that it was legally unsustainable because the arrest itself did not comply with the prescribed legal procedureAccording to the defence the police neither conducted a preliminary inquiry nor issued a notice directing the MLA to appear for questioning before taking him into custodyThe alleged incident took place on July 18 while the complaint was lodged around midnight on July 19 An FIR was registered in the early hours of July 20 and Markandayan was arrested later the same dayThe petitioner has maintained that his speech was not intended to provoke violence or disturb public order As the hearing could not be concluded during the previous sitting Justice Ilanthiraiyan adjourned the matter for further argumentsThe High Court is scheduled to resume hearing the bail plea and it is likely to hear the remaining submissions before deciding whether to grant bail to the MLA or dismiss the petition IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/madras-hc-to-hear-dmk-mlas-bail-plea-today-in-threat-to-cm-vijay-case-694535.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-releases-list-of-four-speakers-for-ls-debate-on-anti-paper-leak-bill-694562.html New Delhi July 28 IANS Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi MPs Priyanka Gandhi KC Venugopal and Jothimani Sennimalai will speak for the Congress party in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the antipaper leak Bill on TuesdayThe Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh on MondayEarlier on Tuesday Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mentioned that the House will take up the antipaper leak Bill for discussion at 2 pmHe urged the members not to disrupt the proceedings during Question Hour However the din did not fade and the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pmThis Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protectedAmong the key features are stringent penalties including imprisonment of up to 10 years a fine of up to Rs 10 crore confiscation of assets of those found guilty and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three monthsThe move follows the Union Cabinets approval of the Bill and related provisions designed to establish fasttrack courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraud after weeks of massive protests in the national Capital over the issueThe initiative comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a comprehensive Bill containing provisions for strong action against paper leaks would be introduced in ParliamentAs per the proposal the fasttrack courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments within three months ensuring swift justice in examinationrelated offencesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-releases-list-of-four-speakers-for-ls-debate-on-anti-paper-leak-bill-694562.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-hints-at-retired-judge-led-sit-orders-no-coercive-action-against-student-protesters-694566.html New Delhi July 28 IANS The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team SIT headed by a former apex court judge to probe allegations of police excesses as well as attacks on police personnel during the recent nationwide student protests over the alleged NEETUG 2026 paper leak while directing that no coercive action be taken against protesters having no criminal antecedentsnbspnbspA Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana observed that the allegations placed before it prima facie warranted a fair and independent investigation and sought responses from the Union government and the state governments of Assam Bihar Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Uttar Pradesh and West BengalThe allegations made by petitioners prima facie make out a case for an independent and fair probe Such a probe will effectively address the allegations the CJI Kantled Bench observedThe apex court also directed the immediate release of all minors detained during the protests across different states and ordered that students arrested or detained solely for participating in the demonstrations be released if they have no criminal antecedentsClarifying that the protection would not extend to persons with criminal backgrounds the CJI Kantled Bench directed that no coercive steps be taken against student protesters having no criminal antecedents until further ordersIt also ordered preservation of all CCTV footage drone recordings bodyworn camera footage wireless communications PCR logs and other electronic records relating to the protests It further directed that the personal information and digital data of student protesters collected by police be preserved but not brought into the public domain for the time beingDuring the hearing the top court said the incidents required a thorough and transparent inquiry and indicated that a highpowered committee under the supervision of a retired Supreme Court judge may be constituted after considering the responses of the Centre and the state governmentsThe CJI Kantled Bench also observed that the existing protocol governing public protests may require modification These agitations in democracy are bound to be the apex court remarked adding that an appropriate mechanism should be activated whenever such situations ariseSenior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan appearing for one of the petitioners submitted that the matter was not confined to Delhi but concerned police action against student protesters across the countryReferring to videos allegedly showing police personnel without name tags indulging in violence he urged the top court to order an independent probe under the supervision of a former Chief Justice of India The senior counsel further claimed that despite the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the matter a Bihar police officer had used an AK47 rifle against studentsSenior advocate Shyam Divan referred to instances of alleged use of electric shock batons against protesters and videos purportedly showing a senior police officer threatening students with false narcotics cases if they returned to the protestsSenior advocate Shadan Farasat submitted that the scale of violence in Bihar was more severe than in Delhi and said around 150 persons mostly minors continued to remain in custody despite the Bihar governments announcement that criminal cases against protesters would be withdrawnFarasat also alleged that lawyers in Delhi were assaulted by police even after the crowd had dispersedAdvocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted the case of Junaid Malik a volunteer who allegedly supplied food to protesters claiming that he was picked up by police and later abandoned in MussoorieSenior advocate N Hariharan suggested that the petitions pending before the Delhi High Court be transferred to the apex court and sought continuation of the High Courts directions preserving electronic evidenceSolicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Union government and Delhi Police supported an independent probe while highlighting that two sets of petitions were before the top court one alleging police brutality against students and another concerning injuries suffered by police personnelIf students were attacked it is a serious matter and the government cannot take it lightly SG Mehta submitted while adding that around 250 police personnel had also sustained injuriesThe Solicitor General said it was possible that antisocial elements had infiltrated the protests and that the students themselves may not have been responsible for the attacks on police personnelAs a State we also cannot do anything that would demoralise the police force Ultimately there may be one version another version and then the truth It is the truth that must emerge before this Court he submittedThe CJI Kantled Bench observed that it would also have to examine whether those responsible for attacks on police personnel were actually students participating in the demonstrationsThe matter has been posted for further hearing next weekThe apex court is hearing a batch of petitions seeking panIndia guidelines to safeguard the Constitutional right to peaceful protest in the wake of allegations of excessive police force during student demonstrations in Delhi and several other states over the alleged NEETUG 2026 paper leakOn Monday the Supreme Court had observed that the right to peaceful and lawful protest is constitutionally protected and stressed that allegations of police excesses as well as violence against police personnel require an impartial examinationIt had also indicated that a uniform nationwide protocol may be necessary to regulate the handling of public protests while balancing the rights of demonstrators and law enforcement agenciesEarlier the Delhi High Court had issued notice to the Centre and Delhi Police on a batch of PILs alleging excessive use of force during the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest and directed preservation of CCTV footage videography and other electronic records connected with the incidentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-hints-at-retired-judge-led-sit-orders-no-coercive-action-against-student-protesters-694566.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-meets-assam-mps-discusses-flood-situation-694568.html New Delhi July 28 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi met MPs from Assam including Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Pabitra Margherita and discussed the flood situation in the state He assured them of the Central governments full supportSharing details of the meeting in a post on X Prime Minister Modi said the discussion focused on the flood situation in Assam and reiterated that the Central government is working in close coordination with the state government to assist those affected by the disasterMet MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the state The Centre is working closely with the Assam Government in assisting those affected I pray for everyones safety and wellbeing PM Modi postedThe meeting assumes significance as Assam continues to battle widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall which has affected several districts inundated vast areas and disrupted normal lifeRelief and rescue operations are continuing in many floodhit regions with thousands of displaced people staying in relief camps established by the state administrationThe Prime Ministers assurance comes amid sustained efforts by the Centre and the Assam government to mitigate the impact of the floodsMultiple Central agencies including the National Disaster Response Force NDRF have been assisting the state authorities in rescue operations evacuation of stranded residents and distribution of relief materialsThe Assam government has been providing food drinking water medicines and other essential supplies to affected families while simultaneously working to restore damaged roads power supply and communication networks in floodaffected areasAuthorities are also monitoring the condition of embankments and river levels as intermittent rainfall continued in several parts of the state raising concerns over fresh inundation in vulnerable locationsThe MPs are understood to have briefed the Prime Minister on the ground situation and ongoing relief measures while seeking continued Central assistance for rescue rehabilitation and restoration works in the floodaffected districtsThe Centre has reiterated that it will continue to extend all necessary support to the Assam government to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation for those impacted by the floodsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-meets-assam-mps-discusses-flood-situation-694568.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-malviyas-one-liner-seen-as-bjps-message-never-underestimate-pm-modi-694619.html New Delhi July 28 IANS A cryptic Hindi post by BJP National Information ampamp Technology Department incharge Amit Malviya has sparked political discussion with many interpreting it as an expression of confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership amid the latest political developmentsMalviya wrote on X Cheete ki chaal baaz ki nazar aur Bajirao ki talwar par sandeh nahi karte kabhi bhi maat de sakti hai Loosely translated into English the statement means One should never doubt the stride of a cheetah the vision of a hawk and the sword of Bajiraothey can outmanoeuvre anyone at any momentThe timing of the post has drawn attention It came amid an intensified Opposition offensive against Prime Minister Modi following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education MinisterOpposition parties have projected the development as a political setback for the Prime Minister claiming it reflects that the government yielded to sustained protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party The narrative that the Opposition has been pedalling suggests the resignation of Pradhan means that the Modi government was compelled to retreat under mounting public and political pressureAgainst this backdrop Malviyas brief but pointed message is being viewed by political observers as carrying a larger political subtext While the BJP leader did not mention either the Prime Minister or the ongoing controversy by name the post has been widely interpreted as conveying unwavering faith in PM Modis leadership and strategic abilitiesPolitical observers say that the imagery invoked in the messagea cheetahs speed a hawks sharp vision and the legendary swordsmanship of Bajiraosymbolises agility foresight and decisive actionThe post is seen as suggesting that despite the current political criticism PM Modi possesses the ability to regain the initiative and checkmate his opponents when the moment so demandsMalviyas oneline post seems to have added another dimension to the debate BJP backers interpret it as a reminder that the party leadership believes PM Modi retains the strategic acumen and political strength to reverse adverse narratives and regain the upper hand despite sustained attacks from the OppositionIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-malviyas-one-liner-seen-as-bjps-message-never-underestimate-pm-modi-694619.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-mps-move-adjournment-notices-in-parliament-over-police-action-on-neet-protesters-694420.html New Delhi July 27 IANS Several Opposition Members of Parliament on Monday submitted adjournment motion notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha demanding an immediate discussion on what they described as the brutal unprovoked disproportionate use of force by the Delhi Police and security personnel against students protesting at Jantar Mantar on July 20The notices come in the wake of the largescale Sansad Chalo protest held in New Delhi on July 20 where hundreds of students participated in a demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party CJP against the NEET paper leaks and other examinationrelated irregularitiesnbspThe protesters had also demanded the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister Pradhan subsequently tendered his resignation on July 25The demonstration later turned violent following which security personnel resorted to the use of force to disperse the crowd During the clashes several protesters as well as police personnel sustained serious injuriesCongress MPs KC Venugopal Manickam Tagore Hibi Eden and Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth submitted separate adjournment motion notices in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on what they termed brutal unprovoked and disproportionate use of force by the Delhi Police against protestorsnbspAccording to the notices the security personnel resorted to the use of excessive and lethal force including pellet guns and shock batons against the protestors at Jantar Mantar which led to consequent grave injuries including probable loss of eyesight suffered by student protestorsIn the Rajya Sabha Congress Syed Naseer Hussain submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 seeking an immediate discussion on the alleged excessive use of force against students who were peacefully protesting in Delhi on July 20 2026Meanwhile DMK MP TR Baalu also submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha calling for an immediate ban on NEET and an inquiry into the alleged indiscriminate use of lethal weapons against students protesting at Jantar MantarMeanwhile the Central government is set to introduce the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 in Parliament on Monday as part of its legislative agenda to further strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpracticesnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/oppn-mps-move-adjournment-notices-in-parliament-over-police-action-on-neet-protesters-694420.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-to-introduce-public-examinations-amendment-bill-with-tougher-anti-paper-leak-measures-694423.html New Delhi July 27 IANS The Union government will introduce the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 in Parliament on Monday as part of its legislative agenda to further strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpracticesnbspUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will table the Bill which seeks to amend the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024 A government notification regarding its introduction has already been issuedThe proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protected Among the key features are stringent penalties including imprisonment of up to 10 years a fine of up to Rs 10 crore confiscation of assets of those found guilty and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three monthsThe move follows the Union Cabinets approval on Friday of a Bill and related provisions designed to establish fasttrack courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraud according to official sources The proposed legislation is expected to be taken up in Parliament next weekThe initiative comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a comprehensive Bill containing provisions for strong action against paper leaks would be introduced in ParliamentnbspAs per the proposal the fasttrack courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments within three months ensuring swift justice in examinationrelated offencesEarlier in a video message posted on his official X account Prime Minister Modi said the Central government had prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and severe punishments for those involved in paper leak cases He also posted More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrows CabinetExpressing concern over the impact of examination irregularities the Prime Minister said paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their families He noted that over the past twoandahalf months the Union government has taken several measures that led to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible for such offencesHighlighting the governments commitment to safeguarding the interests of students the Prime Minister said all available resources were mobilised to ensure examinations for nearly 22 lakh 22 million candidates were conducted without delaynbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-to-introduce-public-examinations-amendment-bill-with-tougher-anti-paper-leak-measures-694423.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/avoid-ruckus-students-must-remain-priority-rijiju-to-oppn-on-discussing-anti-paper-leak-bill-694442.html New Delhi July 27 IANS Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the countrys examination systemThe Centre introduced the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Amendment Bill 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid intense sloganeering by the Opposition benchesSpeaking to reporters after the adjournment Rijiju accused Congress and several Opposition parties of avoiding a discussion on a legislation that directly concerns students across the countryToday a very important bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha addressing the concerns of students across the country and the paper leak incident However the Congress Party and some Opposition parties are avoiding discussion on it They are disrupting the proceedings of the House through sloganeering placards and other means Rijiju said when asked about the Opposition sloganeeringAppealing to the Opposition to cooperate the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already constituted a highpowered task force to recommend comprehensive reforms in the examination system and ensure strict action against those involved in paper leaks and examinationrelated crimesIn this direction the government has introduced this historic and revolutionary Bill to effectively prevent such incidents from happening in the future he saidRijiju further argued that preventing discussion on such legislation would send an incorrect message to students across the country urging the Opposition to consider their concernsIf this important Bill is still not allowed to be discussed in Parliament it will send a wrong message to the students of the country I urge the Congress party to understand the sentiments of the students he addedThe Union Minister also said Parliament is the most appropriate platform for discussing issues of national importance and expressed disappointment over the ruckusEven when the protests were taking place this issue could not be discussed meaningfully in Parliament This is neither appropriate for Parliament nor for democracy Parliament is the highest forum for debate and discussion If such important issues wont be discussed here where will they be he saidRenewing his appeal Rijiju urged all political parties to set aside political differences and participate in a constructive debate on the proposed legislationThis is a historic bill Do not disrupt the proceedings he addedThe Union Minister also called for a consensus across party lines saying the Bill should be debated in detail and passed unanimously in the interest of students All parties should express their views and unanimously pass this Bill he saidResponding to the Oppositions demand that Union Home Minister Amit Shah be held accountable for the police action against student protesters Rijiju said the focus should remain on examination reforms and student welfare rather than shifting attention to other issuesI simply want to say dont deviate from the topic The highest priority at this time is the welfare of the countrys students The comprehensive reforms that have been implemented to make our examination system more robust transparent and reliable should be seriously discussed in Parliament he saidThe Minister further urged the Opposition not to divert attention from the proposed legislation maintaining that students interests should remain the central focus of Parliaments deliberationsPlease do not try to divert the issue or change the topic The welfare of students their future and their interests should be our top priority at this time No other topic should be brought up in Parliament at this time as this will divert attention from the core issue he saidOur priority is to pass this Bill in favour of the students Rijiju addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/avoid-ruckus-students-must-remain-priority-rijiju-to-oppn-on-discussing-anti-paper-leak-bill-694442.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-interact-with-participants-of-viksit-vibrant-village-programme-2026-today-694324.html New Delhi July 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on Sunday at 430 PM through video conferencing According to an official statement issued by the Prime Ministerâs Office PMO âPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on 26 July 2026 at 430 PM via video conferencingâThe programme has been implemented through MY Bharat and is aimed at strengthening development and community participation in Indiaâs border villages The PMO said the initiative has been designed in line with the Prime Ministerâs vision of transforming frontier villages into active contributors to the countryâs developmentThe official statement noted âThe Viksit Vibrant Village Programme implemented through MY Bharat has been conceptualised to realise Prime Ministerâs vision of treating Indiaâs border villages as the first villages of the nation and making them active partners in the journey towards Viksit BharatâThe Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 was conducted in two phases between June 4 and June 30 2026 covering 74 vibrant villages across Ladakh Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand More than 400 young participants representing every State and Union Territory were selected through a nationwide online quiz competition that attracted participation from over three lakh youthDuring the programme participants stayed with local communities to gain firsthand experience of life in Indiaâs border regions They were involved in a wide range of communitybased activities including Swachhta drives awareness campaigns on government schemes Yuva Sammelans cultural exchange programmes tree plantation drives Mini Model Panchayat simulations interactions with local artisans and visits to institutions of strategic importanceHighlighting the programmeâs broader objectives the PMO stated âThe programme provided participants with firsthand exposure to the socioeconomic landscape cultural heritage and developmental aspirations of Indiaâs frontier regions while fostering community participation national integration and a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of border villagesâThe interaction with the participants is expected to provide an opportunity for the Prime Minister to hear their experiences from the field and reinforce the governmentâs focus on inclusive development and the strategic importance of Indiaâs border villages The initiative forms part of the broader vision of building a Viksit Bharat by ensuring that remote frontier communities play an active role in the nationâs growth and development IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-interact-with-participants-of-viksit-vibrant-village-programme-2026-today-694324.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/senthil-balaji-brother-questioned-again-in-plot-to-topple-vijay-govt-694357.html Chennai July 26 The investigation into the alleged conspiracy to destabilise the Vijay government gathered pace on Sunday with former Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and his younger brother Ashok Kumar appearing before the Triplicane Police for a second consecutive day of questioning in connection with the highprofile MLA poaching case The case stems from a complaint filed by Uthangarai TRC MLA Dr Ilayaraja before Chennai Police Commissioner Amal Raj alleging that a largescale conspiracy was hatched under the guise of what has been described as the âMeghalaya Projectâ to lure away 15 legislators in an attempt to bring down the ruling TVK governmentBased on the complaint the Triplicane Police registered a case and launched an extensive investigationAccording to the complaint Dr Ilayaraja was allegedly offered a bribe of Rs 35 crore to switch political allegiance Investigators believe the alleged operation was part of a broader plan to engineer defections within the ruling party and alter the political balance in the stateThe police have so far arrested 14 people in connection with the caseFormer Minister Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar have also been named as accused during the course of the investigationEarlier the Chennai Principal Sessions Court granted anticipatory bail to both Senthil Balaji and Ashok Kumar subject to stringent conditions As part of the bail order the two have been directed to report to the Triplicane Police Station every morning and evening sign the attendance register and extend full cooperation to the investigating officersIn compliance with the courtâs directions the brothers appeared before the police station on Saturday and again on SundayPolice sources said they were questioned separately by a Special Investigation Team led by Triplicane Deputy Commissioner Jayachandran along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Kumaragurubaran and Assistant Commissioner AzhaguInvestigators reportedly confronted the duo with documents seized during the probe and posed more than 50 questions relating to the alleged conspiracy financial transactions and the purported efforts to influence elected representativesPolice officials said the questioning forms part of the ongoing investigation to establish the alleged network behind the attempted poaching of MLAsThe investigation remains active and officials indicated that further rounds of interrogation and additional arrests are not being ruled out as the probe progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/senthil-balaji-brother-questioned-again-in-plot-to-topple-vijay-govt-694357.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-student-wing-leader-held-in-financial-fraud-case-in-purulia-694358.html Kolkata July 26 Trinamool Chhatra Parishads TMCP Purulia district president Kiriti Acharya has been arrested on charges of alleged financial fraud police said on Sunday He was arrested in Purulia on Saturday night and is scheduled to be produced before a local court Police are expected to seek his custody for further investigation According to police multiple complaints had been lodged against Acharya including allegations of financial irregularities He had not been seen since the Trinamool Congresss defeat in the Assembly electionsAcharya who had been active on social media had remained silent since then and did not take part in any political activities He was finally arrested on Saturday night and taken to the police stationSince the split in the Trinamool Congress he was with the original but minority faction of the party led by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee However he was not seen in public since the partys defeatDuring the Trinamool regime he constantly attacked the BJP and the central government on various issues on social media However after the change of government in the state he was not even seen on social media at all He also remained out of public viewOn Saturday police arrested him based on a complaint lodged by some locals in Purulia town accusing him of financial fraudThe arrest comes days after police arrested Sujoy Banerjee vicepresident of the Purulia Zilla Parishad in connection with an alleged fraud linked to the BJP governments Annapurna Yojana for women His nephew Kripasindhu Banerjee vicepresident of the Puncha Panchayat Samiti was also arrested in the same caseWith Acharyas arrest another Trinamool leader has come under police scrutiny in Purulia amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-student-wing-leader-held-in-financial-fraud-case-in-purulia-694358.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-placed-full-trust-gave-me-the-responsibility-of-education-ministry-says-pralhad-joshi--694361.html New Delhi July 26 IANS After taking additional charge of the Ministry of Education on Sunday Pralhad Joshi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed full trust in him and hence given him the new responsibility while adding that he is holding backtoback meetings to review all details regarding the education portfolionbspPralhad Joshi who currently serves as the Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs took over the additional responsibility of the Education Ministry following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid nationwide protests over examination paper leaksSpeaking to the reporters after assuming the charge Joshi said The Honourable Prime Minister has placed full trust and given me this responsibility I was in Karnataka yesterday reached here at night and came here this morning to take charge and handle the portfolioAll details whatever we need to see make decisions on gather information about I have tried to understand the entire ministry From roughly 1000 am until 300 pm I held continuous meetings The subject is new to me so after fully understanding it I will talk to you in detail he addedEarlier in a post on X Joshi said Today I assumed charge as the Union Minister for Education I am grateful to Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for placing his faith in me and entrusting me with this responsibilityI accept it with humility and a deep sense of duty he addedJoshis appointment comes at a time when the Education Ministry has been under intense public and political scrutiny due to widespread student protests demanding accountability over alleged irregularities in various competitive examinationsThe Presidents Secretariat confirmed Dharmendra Pradhans resignation through an official communique issued on Saturday According to the communique President Droupadi Murmu acting on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect The resignation was accepted under Article 752 of the ConstitutionThe President has simultaneously assigned Pralhad Joshi the additional charge of the Ministry of Education He will continue to oversee his existing Food and Consumer Affairs portfolio while heading the Education MinistryPradhans resignation marks a significant change in the Union Cabinet as he had been leading the Education Ministry during a period of heightened student unrest over alleged paper leaks and examinationrelated controversiesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-placed-full-trust-gave-me-the-responsibility-of-education-ministry-says-pralhad-joshi--694361.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-reinforces-ministerial-accountability-ktaka-dy-cm-694364.html Tumakuru July 26 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara has welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stating that it reinforces the principle that those holding positions of responsibility must be accountable for lapses within their departments Speaking to reporters in Tumakuru Parameshwara said the resignation sends a strong message about ministerial accountability in matters of national importanceThe resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is welcome It has further strengthened the responsibility of ministers to own accountability in issues of national significance he saidReferring to the NEET examination controversy the Deputy Chief Minister noted that the entrance test plays a crucial role in shaping the future of lakhs of students across the country However allegations of question paper leaks had undermined the credibility of the examination and caused widespread anxiety among students and their parentsStudents across the country had staged protests demanding strict action against those responsible for the question paper leak and seeking the resignation of the concerned Union Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured that stringent action would be taken against the guilty Let us wait and see whether legal action is initiated against those responsible Parameshwara saidHe added that Pradhans resignation establishes an important precedent in public administration by reaffirming that individuals in positions of authority must answer for failures occurring within their respective departmentsThis sends a clear message to the nation that those in positions of responsibility must be held accountable for mistakes in their departments It will help strengthen the culture of accountability in public administration in the years to come he saidParameshwara reiterated that greater accountability in governance would contribute to improving public trust in institutions and ensure higher standards of administrative responsibilityBJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka accused the Congress leadership of adopting double standards on accountability alleging that the party follows one yardstick when in opposition and another when in powerRahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi and DK Shivakumar are three faces of one hypocrisy Ashoka said alleging that the Congress ecosystem routinely demands resignations and lectures the nation on accountability while taking a different stand in KarnatakaThe BJP leader claimed that instead of focusing on systemic reforms to prevent future question paper leaks strengthen recruitment processes and safeguard the interests of students the Chief Minister had chosen to hold Deputy Commissioners accountable for such failures IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-reinforces-ministerial-accountability-ktaka-dy-cm-694364.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/neet-protest-18-delhi-metro-stations-to-remain-closed-today-694205.html New Delhi July 25 IANS The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation DMRC announced the temporary closure of 18 Metro stations across Central Delhi from 730 am on Saturday until further notice citing heightened security arrangements in view of the ongoing student protests near Jantar Mantar over NEET paper leaksDMRC took to social media X and said Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 0730 AM tomorrow 25th July 2026 till further instructions However Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk Mandi House and Central SecretariatAny inconvenience caused is deeply regretted the DMRC addedAs per the advisory entry and exit services have been suspended at Lok Kalyan Marg Rajiv Chowk Patel Chowk Ramakrishna Ashram Marg Barakhambha Road Supreme Court Seva Teerth Janpath Mandi House Central Secretariat ITO Delhi Gate Indraprastha Khan Market Jor Bagh Shivaji Stadium Jhandewalan and New Delhi Metro stations While passengers will not be allowed to enter or exit these stations interchange services at Rajiv Chowk Mandi House and Central Secretariat will continue to operateThe restrictions have been imposed as authorities strengthen security measures across central Delhi in anticipation of large gatherings linked to the continuing protests over the NEET paper leak Saturday marks the fifth consecutive day of Metrorelated restrictions in the national CapitalThe DMRC has urged passengers to plan their travel in advance and make alternative arrangements wherever necessary stating that the temporary closures are purely a precautionary measure to support law and orderThe shutdown has caused widespread inconvenience for daily commuters including officegoers students lawyers and railway passengers As many of the affected stations are located in the heart of the city thousands of people have been forced to depend on road transport leading to traffic congestion and significantly longer travel timesThe closure of the New Delhi Metro Station has particularly affected passengers travelling to and from the New Delhi Railway Station one of the countrys busiest transport hubs The restrictions have also sparked public debate with some questioning whether repeated station closures impede citizens freedom of movementThe Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over the closure of the Supreme Court Metro station which was affecting the functioning of the top courtMeanwhile several commuters reported delays longer waiting times and diversions as they navigated alternate routes across the cityIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/neet-protest-18-delhi-metro-stations-to-remain-closed-today-694205.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-point-in-discussion-if-education-minister-doesnt-resign-cjp-ahead-of-3rd-round-of-talks-with-govt-694206.html New Delhi July 25 IANS The Cockroach Janata Party CJP on Saturday said that even though it welcomes the decision of educational reforms and the amendments to The Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024 established to tackle the problem of paper leaks the main demand remains Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignationThis came hours before the third round of talks with the Centre Earlier on Friday Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh held the second round of talks with the CJP at the Constitution Club where the government had told the CJP delegation that they would get back on their demandsCJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Saturday morning made it clear that there was no point in further discussions if the government was not ready to sack Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanSpeaking to the reporters Ranka said In yesterdays meeting we received a positive response regarding compensation and legal cases We got an inprinciple agreement and we hope to receive the written agreement today as well However there has still been no concrete decision on our main demand the resignation of Dharmendra PradhanIn fact as we saw in the mainstream media yesterday sources were saying that Dharmendra Pradhan will not resign If Dharmendra Pradhan is not going to resign then please tell us what the point of holding such meetings is In that case we will move ahead with whatever strategy we decide on next Ranka addedAdditionally amid the paper leak row the government has replaced the Education Secretary and has also sacked 47 officials of the National Testing Agency NTA Reacting to this Ranka said the move alone was not enough and the ultimate accountability lies with the Union Education MinisterNow we will have to examine which 47 officials have been suspended and with what intention that action has been taken We need to look at all those details But again as weve been saying the ultimate accountability lies with the Education Minister of this country because he is directly responsible for all the paper leaks and for all the students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak Therefore he must resign the CJP spokesperson saidThe Union Cabinet on Friday approved a Draft Bill proposing significantly stricter punishments for paper leaks in competitive examinations hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly committed to introducing fasttrack courts and enhanced penalties to safeguard students futuresThe Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi at the Parliament House complex gave its nod to amendments to The Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024In cases of organised paper leaks the Bill proposes a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 10 crore This marks a substantial increase over the existing law which provides for three to five years imprisonment for individuals and five to 10 years imprisonment with a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore for organised crimes related to cheating and paper leaksIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-point-in-discussion-if-education-minister-doesnt-resign-cjp-ahead-of-3rd-round-of-talks-with-govt-694206.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-bhagwan-vitthals-blessings-bring-joy-harmony-and-prosperity-pm-modi-extends-ashadhi-ekadashi-greetings-694207.html New Delhi July 25 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi describing the festival as a symbol of devotion compassion and selfless service He prayed for the blessings of Lord Vitthal to bring peace prosperity and harmony to peoples lives while inspiring everyone to work for the welfare of societyPM Modi took to social media X and said Greetings on the sacred occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi This auspicious day is about the eternal message of devotion and compassion May Bhagwan Vitthals blessings bring joy harmony and prosperity and guide us towards a better society May He strengthen our resolve to serve and work tirelessly for the welfare and dignity of every personAshadhi Ekadashi also known as Devshayani Ekadashi or Hari Shayani Ekadashi is being observed on Saturday According to the Drik Panchang the Ekadashi tithi began at 244 am on July 25 and will conclude at 1214 am on July 26The festival marks the beginning of Chaturmas a fourmonth period regarded as highly sacred in Hindu tradition According to ancient scriptures including the Bhavishya Purana and Padma Purana Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra or divine sleep on this day and is believed to awaken on Prabodhini Ekadashi observed later in the yearThe Sanskrit word Devshayani means when the deity goes to sleep Devotees believe this marks the symbolic period of Lord Vishnus divine rest signalling the start of a spiritually significant season dedicated to prayer selfdiscipline and introspectionAs part of the observance devotees begin the day with a holy bath before offering prayers to Lord Vishnu Tulsi leaves flowers fruits and sweets are offered during worship while many devotees recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or chant sacred Vishnu mantras seeking divine blessingsObserving the Ekadashi fast is another important aspect of the festival Fasting practices differ across regions and families with some abstaining from grains and cereals while others observe a stricter fast before breaking it the following day during the prescribed Parana periodActs of charity also hold special significance on Ashadhi Ekadashi Donating food clothes and other essential items to those in need is considered highly meritorious Many spiritual scholars also view the beginning of Chaturmas as an ideal period for meditation selfimprovement disciplined living and deeper spiritual reflection encouraging devotees to focus on inner growth over external celebrationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-bhagwan-vitthals-blessings-bring-joy-harmony-and-prosperity-pm-modi-extends-ashadhi-ekadashi-greetings-694207.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-alleges-karnataka-govt-has-turned-bengaluru-into-a-dust-city-694215.html Bengaluru July 25 Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Saturday accused the Karnataka government of turning Bengaluru into a âdust cityâ despite its repeated promises of creating a Brand Bengaluru alleging that prolonged civic works have severely inconvenienced residents in several parts of the city In a statement Ashoka said that drinking water and underground drainage pipeline works in areas such as Nagenahalli Road and Shivashankar Block in Hebbal constituency were going on even after nearly a year since they beganHe alleged that the negligence of the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA and the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board BWSSB has forced residents to endure dust and poor road conditions on a daily basisAccording to Ashoka businesses in the affected areas have suffered significantly due to the prolonged works while senior citizens are finding it difficult to even step out onto the roads He also claimed that drinking water pipelines have been damaged at several locations adding to the hardships faced by local residentsâWhile the government speaks about building a âBrand Bengaluruâ it has in reality transformed the city into a âdust cityâ Ashoka said questioning whether causing inconvenience to citizens in the name of development has become the governments achievementThe BJP leader further criticized the state government alleging that neither the Bengaluru Development Minister nor the local MLA had shown the courtesy of listening to the grievances of the peopleAshoka urged Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda to immediately intervene set a deadline for the completion of the pending works restore damaged roads and ensure that the difficulties faced by citizens are addressed without further delayAshoka further criticised the Karnataka government over the alleged mismanagement of special darshan arrangements at the historical Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysuru accusing authorities of making devotees wait for several hours despite charging them for expedited entryAshoka alleged that devotees were charged Rs 2000 each for special quick darshan with the promise of completing the process within 20 minutes However he claimed that devotees were later made to stand in queues for four to five hours allegedly due to the arrival of VIPsâWhat kind of administration is this Devotees are asked to pay Rs 2000 for special darshan and promised entry within 20 minutes only to be left waiting for four to five hours for VIP visitsâ Ashoka saidHe questioned who would take responsibility for the hardships faced by elderly devotees women and families visiting the temple with young childrenThe BJP leader also targeted Mysuru district incharge minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleging that while the government is keen on collecting money from devotees it has failed to ensure a dignified and timely darshan experienceâAshadha month draws lakhs of devotees seeking the blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari Respecting their religious sentiments is the responsibility of the government Making ordinary devotees wait for hours in the name of VIP culture is highly condemnableâ he saidAshoka urged the government to ensure a transparent timely and respectful darshan system at the temple and warned against âplaying with the administration of religious institutionsââPeople will never accept an administration that undermines the faith of devotees in the presence of Goddess Chamundeshwari the presiding deity of the stateâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-alleges-karnataka-govt-has-turned-bengaluru-into-a-dust-city-694215.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/students-demands-non-negotiable-wont-back-off-despite-detention-threats-rahul-gandhi--694220.html New Delhi July 25 IANS Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over the paper leaks and examination irregularities asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite detentions or threats from the governmentAddressing reporters after meeting the protesters LoP Rahul Gandhi said the students had placed three nonnegotiable demands before the government the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan action against those responsible for the lathicharge on protesters and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra ModiElaborating on the students demands Rahul Gandhi said the first and foremost requirement was the removal of the Education Minister from the Union CabinetThere are three nonnegotiable demands first the Education Minister who is corrupt incompetent and misaligned has to be sacked There is some talk going on in Mr Modis Cabinet that the solution is to move Mr Dharmendra Pradhan to some other Ministry this is not acceptable to the students of India or anybodyThe reason is Mr Pradhan is a symbol of corruption and of what has happened to the future of Indias children he is a symbol of the destruction of the most valuable thing this country has which is our students and their future LoP Gandhi saidReiterating his stand the Congress leader added There is going to be no conversation of Mr Dharmendra Pradhan being moved anywhere Mr Dharmendra Pradhan has to be sacked PeriodLoP Gandhi also criticised the police action against the protesters stating that many students had suffered injuries during the demonstrations and calling for accountability from those responsibleThere are thousands and thousands of youngsters who have had lathis break their heads and legs pellets in their bodies The organisers and implementors need to be punished and made accountable he saidReferring to Prime Minister Modi LoP Gandhi further said The third thing is the leader of the entire machinery who is doing this Mr Narendra Modi has to apologise for what he has done to the students and the future of this countryThe Lok Sabha LoP also reacted to notices issued by several Delhibased universities including Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University advising students against participating in the ongoing protestsClaiming that the system was attempting to discourage students from continuing their agitation Gandhi said he had assured them that they should not be intimidated by administrative action or threatsThis is all the system that is attacking them students I told them do not worry No amount of strength The entire Indian government every single person from the Indian government cannot remove you from there he saidHe asserted that the students would continue their agitation despite any attempts to stop themDo whatever you want detain threaten but we will not back off They the students will not back off They are the future of India no one can fight them Narendra Modi is Indias past and the past cannot fight the future LoP Gandhi addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/students-demands-non-negotiable-wont-back-off-despite-detention-threats-rahul-gandhi--694220.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajnath-singh-in-srinagar-to-attend-kargil-vijay-diwas-commemorations-694222.html Srinagar July 25 IANS Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived here on Saturday to travel to Kargil by road to attend the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrationsnbspTo participate in the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas Events at Drass the defence minister is taking the road journey to Drass due to inclement weatherOn his arrival at Srinagar International Airport the Defence Minister was received by the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha along with senior civil and security officialsThe Defence Minister was scheduled to travel to Drass by helicopter to attend the commemorative events However due to adverse weather conditions and poor flying conditions the helicopter sortie could not be operatedSubsequently Rajnath Singh proceeded to Drass by road to attend the celebrations The twoday Kargil Vijay Diwas programme commenced on Saturday at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass where the nation will pay homage to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil WarThe annual event is attended by senior military commanders veterans families of martyrs civil dignitaries and government representatives and commemorates Indias historic victory in the Kargil conflict while honouring the courage sacrifice and valour of the armed forcesKargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 across India The day holds tremendous significance in Indian history and commemorates the victory of the Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War This year the day marks the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay DiwasThe day is celebrated for ousting Pakistani Forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of Northern Kargil District in Ladakh in 1999Initially the Pakistani army denied their involvement in the war claiming that it was caused by the Kashmiri militantsHowever documents left behind by casualties testimony of POWs and later statements by the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Army Chief of Army Staff Pervez Musharraf pointed to the involvement of the Pakistani paramilitary forces led by General Ashraf RashidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajnath-singh-in-srinagar-to-attend-kargil-vijay-diwas-commemorations-694222.html Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-ends-hunger-strike-after-26-day-694070.html New Delhi July 24 Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh doctors family members and supportersnbspWangchuk who had been fasting to press for Ladakhs autonomy and environmental safeguards expressed gratitude as he broke his fastSo with that being fulfilled I am grateful and Ill be happy to break my fast Thank you he said before sipping liquid offered by medical staff and accepting a ceremonial scarfHe acknowledged the presence of leaders from the Apex Body of Ladakh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance KDA thanking them for travelling from Ladakh to support himFamily members blessed him as he sat upright with assistance while doctors confirmed his condition was stableIn a post on his X handle Wangchuk said Just now in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda ampamp Dr Jitendra Singh and the senior leaders of Apex Body of Leh Ladakh I finally broke my fast after 26 days Earlier 65 members of parliament from different political parties had visited or signed letters urging me to break the fast This was done after a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country I will explain the conditions in detail in a separate video very soon Meanwhile I urge you all to stay very vigilant about not allowing violence of any kind anywhereThe activist also thanked his family describing them as a source of strength and support throughout the prolonged fastThe conclusion of the fast followed weeks of appeals from political leaders and civil society groups with concerns mounting over Wangchuks health and the potential for unrestEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak casesThe proposal will be discussed in the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday and is expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing session of Parliament next weekTaking to his official X account PM Modi in a video message said More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrows CabinetAddressing the deep distress caused by paper leaks to students and their families the Prime Minister said on Thursday that the Union government has taken multiple measures over the past twoandahalf months leading to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsibleI am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents he addedHighlighting the Union governments priority to safeguard the future of examinees PM Modi on his X account said that all resources were mobilised to conduct examinations without delay for nearly 22 lakh 22 million studentsThe results were declared just five days ago on July 19 and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country he addedThe Prime Minister emphasised that the Union government will not rest on its laurelsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-ends-hunger-strike-after-26-day-694070.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-announces-strict-anti-paper-leak-legislation-to-be-tabled-in-parliament-next-week-after-todays-cabinet-decision-694079.html New Delhi July 24 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak casesnbspThe proposal will be discussed in the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday and is expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing session of Parliament next weekTaking to his official X account PM Modi in a video message said More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrows CabinetAddressing the deep distress caused by paper leaks to students and their families the Prime Minister said on Thursday that the Union government has taken multiple measures over the past twoandahalf months leading to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsibleI am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents he addedHighlighting the Union governments priority to safeguard the future of examinees PM Modi on his X account said that all resources were mobilised to conduct examinations without delay for nearly 22 lakh 22 million studentsThe results were declared just five days ago on July 19 and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country he addedThe Prime Minister emphasised that the Union government will not rest on its laurelsHe personally worked tirelessly to prepare a strong proposal for fasttrack courts and stringent punishments for those involved in examination malpracticesThis matter is likely to be discussed in the Cabinet tomorrow and the proposal will be finalised after incorporating suggestions from Cabinet colleagues he toldAs the second week of the Parliamentary session begins on Monday we will strive to have the Bill passed in the House as quickly as possible PM Modi assertedThe proposed legislation is being viewed as a decisive step to deter future incidents of paper leaks and ensure the integrity of competitive examinationsSources indicate that the Bill will include harsher penalties timebound trials through fasttrack special courts and stronger accountability measures for institutions and individuals involved in such crimesThe announcement comes amid growing public concern over recurring leaks in major entrance and recruitment examinationsBy promising swift legislative action the Union government aims to restore confidence among millions of aspirants who prepare rigorously for these exams every yearIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-announces-strict-anti-paper-leak-legislation-to-be-tabled-in-parliament-next-week-after-todays-cabinet-decision-694079.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-expresses-disappointment-that-un-ignores-repression-in-pakistan-694086.html United Nations July 24 India has expressed disappointment with the UN for ignoring the repression in Pakistan particularly in the part of Kashmir it occupies while it condemns similar developments elsewhere Indiaâs Permanent Representative P Harish on Thursday listed Islamabadâs suppression of human rights and stifling of freedom in occupied Kashmir and across the nation and said âWhile similar developments in other countries are excoriated by the United Nations such repression and developments in Pakistan do not receive the attention they deserveââThe ongoing developments in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir fully expose the true nature of the Pakistani state he said at the Security Council Open Debate on âStrengthening the Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of DisputesâResponding to Islamabad raising the Kashmir issue at the Security Council debate he said âThe world is witness to the continued suppression of basic rights freedom of expression and association and stifling of fundamental freedoms of Kashmiris in Pakistan Occupied KashmirââThese are not isolated instances but part of a larger design by the Pakistani establishment in Pakistan occupied Kashmir for close to eight decadesâ he saidKashmiris in the Pakistan occupied area agitating for their rights have been ruthlessly put down by the Islamabad regimeAt least 34 Kashmiris have been killed since June by its security forcesIn the most recent incident six Kashmiris were killed by Islamabadâs forces in Tararkhal on July 14Among the examples of repression he cited the imprisonment of leaders including a prime minister and the outlawing of the main opposition partyFormer Prime Minister Imran Khan is currently in prison after convictions by courts on what he and his supporters say are spurious charges made up to prevent his political participation after the military establishment grew disenchanted with himHis Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI has effectively been barred from participating in elections and has been threatened with a formal banHarish also said the military which has ruled Pakistan directly or indirectly throughout its history has carried out a constitutional coup through the 27th Amendment to its ConstitutionThe amendment reinforces the powers of the top Army leader and grants lifelong immunity from criminal prosecution to the topmost military leaders Such âactions have decimated any semblance of democracyâ Harish saidâPakistan would do well to look inward and address the real issues in the country rather than resorting to fabricated narrative construction with religious imagery aimed at scoring domestic brownie points and misleading the wider UN membershipâ he saidHe reiterated that âthe Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has always been is and will remain an integral and inalienable part of Indiaâ even if Pakistan chooses not to face realityâThe only outstanding issue with regard to Jammu and Kashmir is the naked aggression and illegal occupation of Indiaâs sovereign territory by Pakistanâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-expresses-disappointment-that-un-ignores-repression-in-pakistan-694086.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cjp-delegation-to-meet-union-ministers-today-as-govt-plans-tougher-anti-paper-leak-actions-694091.html New Delhi July 24 IANS A delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party CJP is set to meet Union government ministers on Friday after the Centre agreed to hold discussions at a neutral venue amid the partys ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak issuenbspThe CJP which has been staging a sitin at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities said the government accepted its request for talks outside government offices The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Constitution Club of IndiaConfirming the development CJP member Sourav Das said Tomorrow a discussion has been called for we are very happy that the government has agreed to our request that it be at a neutral venue The Constitution Club of India has been chosenThe party has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan holding him responsible for the handling of the NEET paper leak controversy Along with seeking the ministers resignation the CJP has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the countrys education and examination system to prevent future irregularitiesThe proposed talks come a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre is preparing to introduce a comprehensive legislation providing for stricter provisions and harsher punishments in cases involving examination paper leaksIn a video message posted on his official X account the Prime Minister said More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrows Cabinet The proposed Bill is expected to be discussed at the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday before being introduced in Parliament during the ongoing session next weekAddressing concerns raised by students and parents PM Modi said the government recognises the anxiety caused by examination leaksI am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents the Prime Minister said adding that the Union government had taken several measures over the past twoandahalf months that led to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible for the irregularitiesHighlighting the governments efforts to ensure examinations were conducted smoothly despite the controversy PM Modi said all available resources had been mobilised to conduct exams for nearly 22 lakh students without further delayThe results were declared just five days ago on July 19 and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country he saidThe Prime Minister also stressed that the government remains committed to protecting the future of students and ensuring the integrity of public examinations indicating that further reforms are on the wayDespite the Centres announcement of a tougher legal framework the CJP has maintained that legislative changes alone are insufficient The party has reiterated that the strictest action the government could take against examination irregularities would be the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan a demand it is expected to raise during Fridays meeting with government representativesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cjp-delegation-to-meet-union-ministers-today-as-govt-plans-tougher-anti-paper-leak-actions-694091.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-assures-constructive-dialogue-positive-intervention-on-paper-leak-issue-694095.html New Delhi July 24 The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on X that he and J P Nadda held a detailed discussion with Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in GurugramAlong with Union Minister for Health Sh JPNadda Ji met Shri Sonam Wangchuk Ji at Medanta Hospital Gurugram and held a detailed discussion on studentsâ concerns Assured a constructive dialogue and positive intervention from the Government following which Sonam Ji decided to end his fast Dr Singh saidHe further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the government remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their futureActivist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the countryâs examination system would be taken up in ParliamentAccording to the governments statement the Centre has responded positively to the key concerns raised by the protestersThe government statement said âGovernment is positive on not registering cases against those protesting peacefully in Jantar Mantar and those participating in the march to Parliament on July 20 2026 Government has already assured a threadbare discussion to find solution to paper leak and educational reforms regarding examination in Parliament Besides the Government is also positively considering suitable compensation for the suicide victims of recent NEET paper leaksâAnnouncing the decision on its official X handle on Friday Wangchukâs team said the fast was called off following commitments from the government regarding key demands raised during the protestâEND OF HUNGERâ BEGINNING OF ACCOUNTABILITYââ the post readIt further stated âSonam Wangchuk ends his fast after 26 days upon getting assurance from the government and members of parliament of all political parties that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system will be discussed on the floors of the Indian Parliament The government also gave assurance that families of suicide victims in the recent NEET examination paper leak will be given adequate compensation and that there will be no cases registered against the peacefully protesting students and youthsâIn a video message shared along with the announcement Wangchuk explained the developments that led to his decision to end the fastâOn the 26th day of my hunger strike I want to share some important information A short while ago Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh came here Leaders of the Ladakh Apex Body were also present Before that as you know around 65 Members of Parliament from different political parties came here signed their support and requested me to end my hunger strike They assured me that the issue of paper leaks would be discussed The same assurance was conveyed by the Union Ministers as well Over the last few days it took some time to receive a written commitment and today I have finally received that written assuranceâ Wangchuk said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-assures-constructive-dialogue-positive-intervention-on-paper-leak-issue-694095.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-pays-homage-to-kargil-martyrs-adjourned-after-oppn-ruckus-till-noon-694099.html New Delhi July 24 IANS The Lok Sabha began its proceedings on Friday by paying homage to the martyrs of the Kargil war and remembering their supreme sacrifice for the nationnbspParliamentarians paid tributes to the Kargil war heroes by observing a oneminute silenceAs the normal proceedings began the Opposition members broke into a din for the fifth consecutive day Speaker Om Birla urged the members to maintain the decorum of the House and let the House proceedings run smoothly but the ruckus persistedExhorting the members to cooperate the Speaker said that the Question Hour remains the most critical period of the House when the public representatives hold the government accountable on issues pertaining to their constituencies and this must not be disruptedI plead to all of you to help and contribute to the smooth functioning of the House he saidFurther advising the Opposition benches to abide by rules he said that the House is ready for structured discussion on all issues but they must come with due proposalsSpeakers repeated requests for maintaining order in the House failed chaos and sloganeering continued following which the House was adjourned till noonEarlier as the Lower House convened for the day Speaker Om Birla informed the House that the Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated on July 26 every year was falling on Sunday this year a holiday and hence the House was paying tribute to the fallen soldiers on this dayOn July 26 2026 the nation will celebrate the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas The day represents the indomitable courage unflinching devotion and selfless sacrifice for the nation he saidHe said the House remembers the unwavering courage and supreme sacrifice of our brave soldiers and pays tribute to their martyrdomThey safeguarded the integrity and sovereignty of the nation by sacrificing their own lives The nation and its countrymen will always remain indebted to their sacrifice Birla saidThis House pays tribute respect and remains grateful to their sacrifice he remarkedThe Lok Sabha also observed one minute of silence to remember the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the nationIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-pays-homage-to-kargil-martyrs-adjourned-after-oppn-ruckus-till-noon-694099.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-fresh-ruckus-over-neet-paper-leak-pradhans-resignation-694114.html New Delhi July 24 IANS The Rajya Sabha was once again adjourned till 2 PM on Friday following noisy protests by Opposition members demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issuenbspAs the House reassembled at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge rose to speak and strongly pressed for the ministers resignationThe demand triggered a din in the House prompting Chairman CP Radhakrishnan to adjourn proceedings till 2 PMThis was the second adjournment of the day In the morning session Congress chief Kharge had also raised the issue of the lathi charge by Delhi Police on protesting studentsThe Upper House on the fifth day of the ongoing Monsoon Session failed to transact any substantive business as Opposition parties continued pressing for a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak scandal and ministerial accountabilityAt the start of the days proceedings Chairman Radhakrishnan read out a message paying homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil WarFollowing this some papers were laid on the Table and committee reports were presentedMembers including Ghanshyam Tewari and Akhilesh Prasad Singh tabled key Action Taken Reports of the Departmentrelated Parliamentary Standing Committee and the Public Accounts CommitteeDespite these routine proceedings the Oppositions persistent protests prevented any meaningful debate or legislative workThe repeated adjournments reflect the deep divisions between the ruling dispensation and the Opposition over the handling of the NEET controversy that has affected lakhs of students across the countryWith the Monsoon Session progressing both sides are expected to intensify their positions making smooth functioning of the House increasingly challenging in the coming daysThe stalemate has once again raised serious concerns about the productivity of Parliament and the urgent need for resolution on the sensitive educationrelated issueIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-adjourned-till-2-pm-amid-fresh-ruckus-over-neet-paper-leak-pradhans-resignation-694114.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-moral-political-and-constitutional-duty-to-stand-with-them-sonia-gandhi-on-student-protest-issue-694116.html New Delhi July 24 IANS Congress Parliamentary Party CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central governments handling of student protests over examination paper leaks alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisisThe veteran leader in an article in The Hindu shared by the Congress party on its X handle said The Modi government routinely uses violence in preference to dialogue The pattern is clear from farmers to activistsThe party said The Modi government has not just degraded Indias education landscape but has also made a habit of acting with utter impunity supreme selfdelusion and abject insensitivity Indias students have called the Modi regimes bluffIn her column titled An Education Systems Collapse Young Indias Trauma Sonia Gandhi wrote that student protests against examination paper leaks and problems in the education system had gained momentum across the country and that their demands were focused on accountability and reformsShe alleged that the governments response had been excessive writing The Narendra Modi government has responded to their courage with cowardice and wanton cruelty treating them not as inheritors of the future but as enemies of the nationReferring to the July 20 protests in Delhi Gandhi claimed that security forces used force against demonstrators The Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces CAPFs sought to suppress them with uncalledfor violence using brutal lathicharges and tear gas she wroteShe further stated These are our sons and daughters our young men and women while calling for dialogue with protesting studentsTargeting the governments broader approach towards dissent Gandhi wrote The Modi government routinely uses violence in preference to dialogue The pattern is clear from farmers to activistsThe Congress leader also raised concerns over public education examination reforms and accountability mechanisms She alleged that declining investment in public education increased dependence on private institutions and problems within the examination system had placed additional pressure on students and familiesOn examination irregularities Gandhi wrote that the testing system had been affected by centralisation privatisation and politicisation alleging that repeated paper leaks had damaged students trust in competitive examinationsShe also criticised the functioning of the National Testing Agency NTA questioning its accountability and alleging that reforms recommended by parliamentary committees had not been adequately addressedGandhi further argued that unemployment intense competition and limited opportunities had increased the stress faced by young people She wrote that students were attempting to succeed in an increasingly demanding system without adequate support and resourcesConcluding her article Gandhi said The Modi government has not just degraded Indias education landscape but has also made a habit of acting with utter impunity supreme selfdelusion and abject insensitivityShe added Indias students have called the Modi regimes bluff It is our moral political and constitutional duty to stand with them and safeguard their futureThis article came amid continuing political debate over examination paper leaks student protests and the governments announcement of stricter legal measures against irregularities in competitive examinationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-moral-political-and-constitutional-duty-to-stand-with-them-sonia-gandhi-on-student-protest-issue-694116.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-says-no-discussion-till-dharmendra-pradhan-is-sacked-pm-apologises-to-students-694118.html New Delhi July 24 IANS Amid a tussle between the Centre and the Opposition over the antipaper leak students agitation Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday claimed that his microphone was switched off in the House while asserting that no kind of discussion will be held till Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologises to studentsnbspUnion Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju had previously accused the Opposition of running away from a discussion on exam paper leak and other educational issues during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the ParliamentMoreover Rijiju had urged all parties specifically the Opposition to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in order to decide on a date time and rule for conducting a discussion on NEET paper leak in the Parliament without wasting timeNotably the Opposition itself had sought a discussion on the students issue in the House but had urged the Union government to accept the adjournment motion to facilitate the debateSpeaking to reporters outside the Parliament House Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said Just now Rijiju made a statement saying that he wants us to ask our MPs to allow a discussion Under normal protocol if someone takes your name you are given an opportunity to respond He said we should have a discussion but when I tried to respond my microphone was switched off and I was not given an opportunityI want to clearly state that the Oppositions stand is based on three demands from the students First the corrupt Education Minister has to go Second action and accountability must be fixed against those who attacked and beat the students Third the Prime Minister should apologise to the students These are the three conditions he saidLoP Gandhi further emphasised We are not going to have any conversation or discussion before Mr Pradhan is sacked Thats itCongress MP Tariq Anwar backed Gandhis claim of not being allowed to speak in the HouseThe way the Chairman behaved today is both surprising and unfortunate The Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to speak which is undemocratic I dont know why the government doesnt want the Opposition to speak he told IANSMeanwhile Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav maintained that there is no deadlock of the Opposition with the governmentSpeaking to IANS she said There is no question of a deadlock We want the Education Minister to resign and a discussion to take place so that things can move forward But the government does not want it It does not want to listen due to its arroganceShe added that Dharmendra Pradhan should resign on moral groundsCongress MP Kumari Selja said Ethics is also something which the government is not able to understandOur demands are based on the way the students were treated which was extremely brutal The same thing happened to our people and us as well We are saying that the FIRs should also be withdrawn and the Education Minister should resign she told IANSIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-says-no-discussion-till-dharmendra-pradhan-is-sacked-pm-apologises-to-students-694118.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-closely-monitor-centres-road-map-for-neet-reforms-seeks-detailed-affidavit-694119.html New Delhi July 24 IANS The Supreme Court on Friday said it would very closely monitor the Centres road map for institutional reforms in the National Testing Agency NTA and measures to prevent future paper leaks while directing the Union government to file a comprehensive affidavit detailing its proposals including the feasibility of shifting NEET to a computerbased testing CBT mode cybersecurity safeguards and examination security protocolsnbspA Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe hearing a batch of petitions seeking structural reforms in the conduct of the NEETUG examination following the alleged 2026 paper leak controversy posted the matter for further hearing on July 27 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought a few days time to present a holistic view of the reforms being undertakenAppearing for the Centre SG Mehta submitted that there had been some development and requested that the matter be taken up after a few days so that the government could place a comprehensive picture before the top courtHowever the Justice Narasimhaled Bench said the proposed affidavit must specifically address the institutional reforms required to strengthen the examination systemReferring to the recommendations of the highpowered committee headed by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan the Supreme Court said the government should indicate the proposed structure of the NTAs governing board how transparency and stakeholder participation would be ensured and the manner in which domain experts including institutions such as the IITs would be involved in improving the examination frameworkIn response SG Mehta said the Centre would place on record the entire process right from the printing press till the time the student gets the paperFor children there cannot be any adversarial response The Radhakrishnan Committee has been fully accepted the Centres second highest law officer said adding that the government was going ten extra miles to address students concerns and that the entire exercise was being supervised at the highest executive levelDuring the hearing the Supreme Court observed that reliance on temporary arrangements could not become a permanent solutionYou deployed the Air Force but that is ad hoc the Justice Narasimhaled Bench said adding that ad hocism has troubled us for yearsThe apex court also asked the Centre to explain whether NEET could eventually transition to a fully CBT model and the cybersecurity architecture that would be required to secure such a systemGive information regarding computerbased testing Can it be shifted How can the data be kept safe If you digitise it how will you secure it Who will handle cybersecurity the Justice Narasimhaled Bench said directing the Centre to specifically address these aspects in its affidavitAssuring the top court SG Mehta said the Centre was open to every constructive suggestion Any suggestion from the court we will take it without reservation he submittedWe will very closely monitor this We will follow it up throughout the year We will see that complete and total institutionalisation takes place We cant let this continue the Supreme Court observed while listing the matter for July 27 when the Centre is expected to file its detailed affidavitThe batch of petitions seeks structural reforms in the conduct of NEETUG including a transition to CBT greater statutory accountability of the NTA implementation of stronger technological safeguards and measures to prevent recurring paper leaksEarlier while hearing the matter the Supreme Court had observed that repeated controversies surrounding the examination highlighted the need to fix individual accountability within the NTA saying the problem would continue unless specific responsibility was assigned to those handling various aspects of the examination processIt had also remarked that examination bodies should not function in an ad hoc manner and had asked the Centre to place a comprehensive road map for strengthening the NTAs organisational and human resource capacityThe hearing comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak casesThe proposed legislation expected to be discussed by the Union Cabinet and introduced in Parliament next week envisages harsher penalties fasttrack special courts for timebound trials and stronger institutional accountabilityThe government has also initiated the process of establishing fasttrack courts to deal with paper leak cases under the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024 with NEETrelated cases among those proposed to be heard on priority to strengthen deterrence against examination malpracticesIANSnbsp https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-closely-monitor-centres-road-map-for-neet-reforms-seeks-detailed-affidavit-694119.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-cm-orders-strict-action-over-fake-campaign-targeting-cpi-694142.html Thiruvananthapuram July 24 Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has directed the state Home Department to take urgent and stringent action over the fake campaign targeting CPIM Central Committee member and former Health Minister PK Sreemathy after she submitted a formal complaint alleging a coordinated attempt to defame her through false social media and online reports Sreemathy gave a written complaint to the Chief Minister about the circulation of fabricated reports claiming that she had fraudulently drawn an MLAs family pensionThe Chief Minister immediately forwarded the complaint to state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala directing that appropriate legal action be initiated without delayThe governments intervention came as crucial facts emerged exposing the allegation as a case of mistaken identityThe pension in question was not received by the CPIM leader but by another PK Sreemathy the late wife of freedom fighter and Congress leader PR Krishnan a former MLA from the erstwhile TravancoreCochin Assembly and later the Kunnamkulam constituencyA retired teacher of AKM Higher Secondary School Poochatti Thrissur she had received the Assembly family pension following her husbands death in 1993She died in February 2020 after which the pension was discontinuedHer son Ajith Printex Ajith clarified that no one had received the pension during the past six yearsHe said his fathers name had been dragged into an unnecessary controversy and suggested that the CPIM leader had either been targeted because of the similarity in names or as part of a deliberate attempt to mislead the publicThe controversy stemmed from an RTI reply on pensions paid to former MLAsThe document separately listed the family pension of PK Sreemathy wife of PR Krishnan and the pension details of former MLA and exMinister PK Sreemathy of KannurThe two entries were allegedly distorted and projected as referring to the same individual triggering the fake campaignSreemathy on Thursday broke down before the media explaining that she is being targeted for no fault of hersOn Friday Sreemathy said she would not forgive those responsible for spreading the false allegations and would initiate defamation proceedings against themMany of those who carried the fake news have called me Some even said they were prepared to fall at my feet and apologise she saidShe also revealed that leaders from both Congress and the BJP had contacted her to express solidarityWith the Chief Minister ordering immediate action and legal proceedings now on the cards the controversy has shifted from a misinformation campaign to a case that could test the governments resolve against the spread of fake news IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-cm-orders-strict-action-over-fake-campaign-targeting-cpi-694142.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-ministers-meet-cjp-representatives-talks-remain-inconclusive-694146.html New Delhi July 24 Union Ministers JP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh held discussions with the Cockroach Janata Party CJP spokespersons in the national capital on Friday in a fresh bid to address their grievances over the NEET paper leaks and demands regarding the resignation of the Education Minister The meeting lasting nearly two hours however remained inconclusive with CJP staying firm on one of its demandsJP Nadda and Dr Jitendra Singh represented the government while the CJP was represented by two of its spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka The talks took place at the Constitution Club of IndiaSpeaking to the media after the meeting Union Minister Nadda said The meeting went on for almost two hours They had three main demands and five reform suggestions We have told them that we will meet them again tomorrowâTalks happened in a cordial atmosphere We heard their grievances in detailâ he addedThe CJP on the other hand remained adamant and refused to budge on its demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra PradhanThe government has sought time till tomorrow afternoon on our demand for Dharmendra Pradhans resignation They have agreed on the two demands one of compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide and withdrawal of legal cases on students CJPs Ashutosh Ranka told the mediaThis was round two of the CentreCJP talks and came a day after Dr Jitendra Singhâs appeal for discussions to end the stalemateThe Minister of State in the PMO while making an appeal to the CJP on Thursday said that the governmentâs doors are open for talks 247 and the protesting group could decide the time and hours of discussion as per their convenienceThe CentreCJP meeting assumes significance as it comes on the back of social activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26day hunger strike late on Thursday night following the governments assurances on his key demands IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-ministers-meet-cjp-representatives-talks-remain-inconclusive-694146.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ready-to-talk-to-tn-chief-minister-on-cauvery-dispute-says-ktaka-cm-shivakumar-694148.html Bengaluru July 24  Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said he was willing to engage with his Tamil Nadu counterpart on issues concerning the Cauvery River watersharing dispute while also welcoming the Centres decision to discuss concerns related to the education system in the wake of nationwide NEET protests Speaking to reporters after attending the CEOs breakfast meeting ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit Shivakumar said the state government is open to discussions with all stakeholders including the Tamil Nadu government on matters related to the Cauvery River disputeShivakumar further said I do not wish to make the contents of the Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers letter public at this moment This week we have been occupied with Cabinet expansion and other matters On certain issues we are ready to speak with everyone share with everyone and work with everyoneHis remarks came in response to questions about a letter reportedly sent by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister regarding the Cauvery issueHowever insiders confirmed that amid the ongoing Cauvery watersharing dispute preparations are underway for talks between Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay The two Chief Ministers are expected to discuss several key issues including the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project If the meeting takes place it would mark one of the rare instances in several decades that the Chief Ministers of the two states have come together to hold direct talks on the Cauvery issue and other matters of mutual interestAccording to sources the Tamil Nadu government has requested a meeting and in response CM Shivakumar has reportedly invited Chief Minister Vijay for talks in Bengaluru on August 3 However it remains unclear whether the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has accepted the invitationUntil now successive governments in Tamil Nadu led by the DMK and AIADMK have consistently declined to hold direct negotiations with Karnataka on the Cauvery watersharing issue Tamil Nadus official position has been that the Cauvery dispute has already been settled by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and the Supreme CourtMeanwhile CM Shivakumar also welcomed the Centres move to deliberate on concerns surrounding the education system following widespread protests by students over the NEET examinationIt is encouraging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government have finally come forward to discuss the education system after a month The entire country has now woken up to the issue We are all working for the future of the students and youth of this nation Shivakumar saidThe comments come amid continuing debates over the conduct of NEET and growing demands from students and opposition parties for reforms in the examination and admissions process across the countryShivakumar reiterated that the Karnataka government remains committed to protecting the interests of the states people while maintaining dialogue and cooperation with neighbouring states on interstate issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ready-to-talk-to-tn-chief-minister-on-cauvery-dispute-says-ktaka-cm-shivakumar-694148.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nothing-is-more-important-than-the-welfare-and-future-of-our-youth-pm-modi-693926.html New Delhi July 23 IANS Amid the ongoing protests over exam paper leaks Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that welfare and future of youths are of utmost priority for the governmentnbspMoreover he stated that the Centre has decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks and also issued a warning to those trying to harm the future of youthIn a post on X PM Modi said Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth We have decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regardHe emphasised that the step is a part of a series of measures by the Central government for safeguarding the interests of studentsPM Modi also issued a warning saying Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be sparedThis comes a day after Union Health Minister JP Nadda said that the Centre was open to discussions with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issue He also said that the government had held talks with representatives of the protesting CJP and had also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and join the mainstream dialogue processAddressing a press conference Nadda said the meeting with CJP representatives was held in a cordial atmosphere during which the government heard their concerns and asked them to submit their demands in writingThe discussion took place in a very cordial atmosphere We listened to their views very calmly I told them it would be better if they submitted their points in writing and they have done so We are ready for discussions whenever they ask he said while clarifying that no fresh meeting took place on WednesdayReiterating that the government wanted a detailed debate on examination paper leaks Nadda said Parliament was the most appropriate forum to evolve a longterm policy on the issueIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nothing-is-more-important-than-the-welfare-and-future-of-our-youth-pm-modi-693926.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-2-minute-after-reconvening-amid-oppns-neet-uproar-693930.html New Delhi July 23 IANS The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition just two minutes after it reconvened on Thursday This came as the NEETUG paper leak issue continues to dominate ParliamentThe Lok Sabha Speaker repeatedly urged the members to be seated and allow the Question Hour to proceed However the MPs continued with heavy sloganeering demanding an immediate discussion on paper leaks and other exam irregularitiesI appeal to all MPs of the government and the Opposition to come after the Question Hour and discuss the issue within the rules of the House Speaker Birla saidHowever when the ruckus did not stop the House was adjourned till noonThis came even as the government agreed to discuss the paper leak issuenbspEarlier on Wednesday Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced that the Centre was open to discussions with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issuenbspHe also said that the government had held talks with representatives of the protesting Cockroach Janata Party CJP and had also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and join the mainstream dialogue processMeanwhile Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday urged all parties specifically the Opposition to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in order to decide on a date time and rule for conducting a discussion on NEET paper leak in the Parliament without wasting timeHowever he said it has to be decided under which rule the discussion will take place in the HouseMeanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that the government has decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks and also issued a warning to those trying to harm the future of youthIn a post on X PM Modi said Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth We have decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regardHe underlined that the step is a part of a series of measures by the Central government for safeguarding the interests of studentsPM Modi also issued a warning saying Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared The welfare and future of the countrys youth is our topmost priorityIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/lok-sabha-adjourned-2-minute-after-reconvening-amid-oppns-neet-uproar-693930.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/encouraged-total-destruction-of-education-system-rahul-gandhi-on-pm-modis-youth-welfare-remarks-693931.html New Delhi July 23 IANS In a sharply worded attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modis statement regarding prioritising the welfare of the countrys youth Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Centre of allowing and encouraging the destruction of the education systemnbspEarlier in a post on X PM Modi said Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth We have decided to set up fasttrack courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regardResponding to it LoP Gandhi said You are the one who has harmed the future of our youth the most You allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of our education system and protected every person responsible for itReiterating the demands of the agitation over exam paper leaks the Congress MP mentioned The students demands are clear sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan apologise to the students and take action against those who assaulted themGandhi was referring to the alleged police brutality against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party CJPled march to Parliament on July 20Meanwhile PM Modi in his post emphasised that setting up of the fasttrack courts is a part of a series of measures by the Central government for safeguarding the interests of studentsThe Prime Minister also issued a warning saying Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be sparedAddressing a press conference a day before Rahul Gandhi claimed that Indias education system has been rigged under the current dispensationJustifying the students stir in the capital the Congress MP said that they were fighting for a fair and legitimate reason but the government was using force to browbeat and crush themIntensifying the attack on the Education Minister he said that Dharmendra Pradhan was corrupt and incompetent and demanded that he must step down from his positionLoP Gandhi along with other senior Congress leaders and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had staged a sitin near PM Modis residence on Tuesday over the lathi charge on antiNEET leak protesters before being briefly detained by the policeIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/encouraged-total-destruction-of-education-system-rahul-gandhi-on-pm-modis-youth-welfare-remarks-693931.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-in-favour-of-discussion-since-beginning-says-kiren-rijiju-amid-neet-stand-off-693966.html New Delhi July 23 IANS Amid the continued impasse in Parliament and the oppositions protests Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday that the government has consistently favoured a debate on the NEET paper leak issue since the beginning and blamed the Opposition for exploiting the issue to derail the House proceedingsnbspThe House on the fourth consecutive day witnessed uproar with the Opposition insistent on immediate discussion on the issueRijiju said all the allies of the National Democratic Alliance NDA are also on board regarding a detailed discussion on the NEET issue He also informed the House about Prime Minister Narendra Modis message for stern action against those involved in paper leaksThe proceedings in both Houses have been stalled because of governmentopposition deadlock as the former insists on readiness for debate and the latter remains bent on the Education Ministers resignation before initiating debateAs the Rajya Sabha proceedings began on Thursday Kiren Rijiju told the House that the government has engaged with opposition leaders particularly Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and others to facilitate the commencement of a discussion in the HouseHe said that the government had requested the opposition to decide on the duration and format of the NEET discussion through mutual consent insisting that it was not right to attach any preconditions to it He claimed that the opposition talks about discussion but keeps obstructing it by imposing conditionsHe said that the oppositions conduct gives the impression that it was unwilling to engage in discussion about sensitive issues about students and was only resorting to rhetoricRijiju asserted that the NEET examination issue should not be politicised and serious debate should be held in both Lok Sabha and Rajya SabhaInforming the House about the constitution of fasttrack courts for speedy justice in NEET paper leaks Rijiju said that this will ensure that those guilty will receive swift and severe punishmentHe also appealed to the opposition to withdraw their conditions and allow the discussion on the NEET issue to proceed in the House without obstructionOpposition benches refusing to buy the governments stance stated that they remain firm on their demands and that the Union Education Minister must resign from his post taking responsibility for widespread irregularities in the examinationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-in-favour-of-discussion-since-beginning-says-kiren-rijiju-amid-neet-stand-off-693966.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amrit-kaal-of-defaults-shiv-sena-693974.html Mumbai July 23 The Shiv Sena UBT on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Centre accusing it of patronising big corporate loan defaulters while enforcing harsh recovery mechanisms on poor and middleclass citizens In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana the party said as per the official data provided by the Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha public sector banks have written off bad loans totaling Rs 775 lakh crore across 1249 accounts each owing Rs 100 crore or more between FY 201415 and FY 202526 Out of the massive defaults banks have managed to recover a mere Rs 310 lakh crore so farWhile the government argued in Parliament that writing off loans is standard technical accounting for nonrecoverable debts and does not equate to a total loan waiver the editorial termed this defence shocking and hypocritical All of this is deeply shocking Ever since coming to power the Modi government has continuously beaten its chest about bringing financial discipline to the banking system So under what definition of financial discipline does it fall to simply transfer unrecovered loans into bad debt accounts instead of enforcing recovery while big industrialists pull off such massive heists on banks asked the Thackeray campTaking massive loans repaying a tiny fraction and defaulting on the rest seems to have received official state sanction the editorial noted labelling the current era an Amrit Kaal of Default It further commented An Amrit Kaal of Loan Defaulting has commenced in the country where poor cockroaches must tighten their belts to pay off their loan instalments while wealthy billionaires get to bankrupt the banks If the government itself is complicit who is going to stop these robbers from looting public moneyA major point of contention highlighted in the editorial is the governmentâs refusal to publicly disclose the names of these top corporate defaulters The government cited Section 45E of the Reserve Bank of India RBI Act which mandates confidentiality regarding credit information as the reason for withholding the identitiesThe editorial vehemently questioned this rationale Why are the names of small default borrowers publicly advertised in newspapers while billionaire defaulters are shielded behind confidentiality clauses Why are properties vehicles and homes of middleclass citizens small business owners and farmers seized or sealed over tiny defaults while big corporate tycoons face no such actionThe Thackeray camp questioned whether these defaulting tycoons are major donors to the ruling party alleging an unspoken policy of Give donations get loan writeoffsSharply contrasting the plight of the common citizen with wealthy industrialists the editorial claimed that while ordinary taxpayers squeeze their tight budgets to pay off microloans wealthy billionaires are permitted to loot state banks with impunityThe Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena remarked that the open plunder of public sector banks is taking place through collusion between fraudsters in industry and big fraudsters in government It warned that if the state itself shields such elements public money remains dangerously unsecured IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amrit-kaal-of-defaults-shiv-sena-693974.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/fresh-attack-on-kerala-cpi-693977.html Kannur July 23 A fresh political flashpoint has erupted in Keralas Kannur with the alleged arson attack on a shrimp farm owned by former CPIM member T Purushothaman a key supporter of rebel MLA V Kunjikrishnan intensifying the postelection turmoil within the party The incident comes at a time when the CPIMs national and state leadership is reviewing the Leftâs crushing defeat in the Assembly elections where its strength in the 140member Kerala Assembly plummeted from 99 seats to just 35The developments in Kannur long projected as the CPIMs strongest organisational district in the country have emerged as a major concern after two of its traditional bastions Payyannur and Taliparamba fell to rebel candidates backed by the Congressled UDF exposing deep fissures within the partyThe attack occurred at Kandankali in Payyannur where a shed used for storing shrimp farming equipment was allegedly set ablaze shortly after midnightPurushothaman discovered the damage when he reached the farm on Thursday morning to feed the shrimp The shed which housed shrimp feed nets transport boxes pipes and trays was completely destroyedPurushothaman also alleged that an unidentified liquid substance had been mixed into the shrimp pond in an attempt to kill the shrimp juveniles and suspected that an explosive substance may have been used to carry out the attackThis is the second such attack on him During the Assembly election campaign his house was attacked and his car set on fireFive CPIM workers were later arrested in connection with that case Purushothaman alleged that the latest attack was politically motivated and blamed former MLA TI Madhusoodanan claiming he had publicly targeted him in recent daysFor the past several days CPIM workers have been planning attacks against those who supported V Kunjikrishnan There was a sustained campaign against me on social media after the former MLA spoke against me This attack followed that he allegedHe said a formal police complaint would be lodgedThe latest incident is likely to further embarrass the CPIM leadership which is already grappling with the political fallout from its worst electoral setback in decades and the widening cracks in its once impregnable Kannur stronghold IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/fresh-attack-on-kerala-cpi-693977.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-negotiation-on-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-cjp-to-continue-protest-693988.html New Delhi July 23 IANS The Cockroach Janta Party CJP on Thursday said that it will not negotiate on the demands seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks while maintaining that if the Centre wants to communicate with the agitators it will have to hold a meeting at the protest site at Jantar MantarnbspSpeaking to reporters CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said Our protest will continue as it has been We will not withdraw it until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns We also want Sonam sir Wangchuk to end his hunger strike because we do not want him to put his life at risk His life is very valuable for the countryWangchuk who is currently admitted at Gurugrams Medanta Hospital entered the 26th day of his hunger strike on Thursday A day before the activist had said that he would end his fast if the Centre assured that no action would be taken against the protestersRegarding talks with the government Dipke alleged that the CJP delegation was kept waiting for hours during their meeting with Union Minister JP NaddaWe had been kept waiting for five hours and out of which the conversation was held for only 10 minutes Who does like that It was a total wastage of time he saidThe CJP founder added On one hand we were called for a meeting while students were brutally beaten up on the other Whatever the government wants to communicate the next meeting will take place at Jantar MantarReacting to Naddas remarks that the agitation is being politicised he said If he Nadda dislikes politics so much then why doesnt he retire from politicsthey are the ones who do politics hold election rallies and ask for votes We are instead seeking justice for studentsReferring to the swarm of protesters at the Jantar Mantar CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said Thousands of people have gathered there and lakhs are protesting across the country This is the biggest success of the movementit has inspired an entire generation to stand up and fight for their rights People are no longer sitting quietly or living in fear they are asking questions from those in powerOn the meeting with Nadda on Monday Ranka echoed saying We had gone two days ago for talks but it was a waste of our time at JP Naddas residence If he wants to hold discussions he should come to Jantar Mantar himselfour demands are very clearwe want Dharmendra Pradhans resignation There is no negotiation on thatMoreover the CJP spokesperson remarked that paper leaks are happening because incapable and corrupt people are sitting in the system from top to bottom with Dharmendra Pradhan at the topUntil accountability is fixed fear is instilled in those responsible and systems are designed to prevent leaks this problem will not end Dharmendra Pradhan is an incompetent and corrupt person he told reportersIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-negotiation-on-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation-cjp-to-continue-protest-693988.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/neet-leak-row-thackeray-brothers-criticise-centre-announce-joint-protest-march-on-july-26-693991.html Mumbai July 23 IANS In a joint press conference Shiv Sena UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS President Raj Thackeray on Thursday came together to sharply criticise the NDA government at the Centre over the ongoing NEET exam paper leak controversy and the police action against protesting students in Delhi They also announced a joint protest march on July 26nbspAnnouncing the major political and social mobilisation both leaders declared that they will lead a massive nonpartisan protest march in Mumbai on Sunday July 26 starting from Shivaji Park Shivtirtha to the Siddhivinayak TempleDrawing parallels to past political resignations including former Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patils exit following the 2611 attacks Raj Thackeray asserted that accountability must start at the topHe stated that the issue has crossed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and now directly reaches Prime Minister Narendra ModiRaj Thackeray condemned the Centres refusal to hold dialogue with protestors citing previous instances like the farmers agitation the Manipur crisis and the Ladakh protestsFarmers were dying earlier now students will be forced to commit suicide What kind of arrogance of power is this that the administration refuses to listen to anyone he askedHe noted that had the NDA government initiated talks with the students over the NEET paper leaks the hunger strike by educator and innovator Sonam Wangchuk and the protest by the Cockroach Janata Party would not have happenedPromising a peaceful protest Raj Thackeray warned that if any attempt is made to infiltrate or disrupt their rally like in New Delhi their supporters would take strict actionUddhav Thackeray condemned the police action against student protestors in Delhi alleging that young women were beaten with nailembedded batons and had their clothes tornHe questioned how individuals in civil attire were handed police batons to suppress the agitationExpressing deep frustration over the response from the judiciary Uddhav Thackeray stated that the courts seem to have time for minor issues like stray animals and pigeons but fail to deliver timely justice to students facing severe state pressureCalling the current administration merciless he urged citizens and political leaders across the board to stand up for the countrys youthBoth Uddhav and Raj Thackeray stressed that the rally will carry no political party flags only the Indian National Flag will be displayed They said the students parents Opposition leaders including MVA allies and any citizens concerned with the students future can participate in Sundays marchIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/neet-leak-row-thackeray-brothers-criticise-centre-announce-joint-protest-march-on-july-26-693991.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-ministers-jp-nadda-jitendra-singh-meet-sonam-wangchuk-at-gurugram-hospital-693817.html New Delhi July 22 IANS Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram shortly after he was shifted there from Delhis Safdarjung Hospital for further treatmentnbspWangchuk was discharged from Safdarjung Hospital earlier in the evening and taken to Medanta in an ambulance under tight security in compliance with a Delhi High Court order He was admitted to the hospitals Intensive Care Unit ICU under the supervision of Dr Sushila Kataria an internal medicine specialist according to hospital officialsThe meeting held on Tuesday night between the two Union ministers and Wangchuk came as the activist continued his indefinite hunger strike which entered its 24th day on TuesdayThe meeting came a day after the activist said he would continue his indefinite hunger strike until protesting student leaders were allowed to meet MPs at Parliament House or parliamentarians visit him at the hospitalOn Monday Wangchuk in a handwritten note from Safdarjung Hospital said he would continue his fast until protesting student leaders were allowed to meet Members of Parliament at Parliament House or he himself was permitted to meet parliamentarians at the hospitalnbspEarlier on Tuesday Wangchuks wife Gitanjali J Angmo said he had decided to continue the hunger strike until Parliament takes cognisance of the Delhi Polices alleged action against protesters during the Sansad Chalo marchShe alleged that students were beaten lathicharged and teargassed and said Wangchuk had extended his fast in solidarity with them until their demands were heard in ParliamentReacting to allegations of several agitators attacking police personnel Angmo said I was in the truck when the police entered and forcefully tried to take Abhijit too Around me everyone made a human chain and protected me If this was happening to me when I was behind that truck then whatever happened with students we have all seen it If I had been alone and something was done to me I would have defended myself tooIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/union-ministers-jp-nadda-jitendra-singh-meet-sonam-wangchuk-at-gurugram-hospital-693817.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-police-file-fir-after-attack-on-raf-personnel-during-cjp-protest-10-cases-registered-so-far-693818.html New Delhi July 22 IANS The Delhi Police have registered an FIR following an alleged attack on a Rapid Action Force RAF personnel during the Cockroach Janata Party CJP protest in the national capital officials said on WednesdaynbspPolice said the FIR was filed after videos circulating on social media allegedly showed protesters assaulting an RAF personnel The videos also purportedly showed protesters pelting stones at an RAF vehicle and damaging the vehicle during the confrontationThe action was taken after the alleged attack on the RAF personnel with police beginning an investigation into the incident Further details regarding the accused and charges are awaitedThe Delhi Police said that a total of 10 FIRs have been registered so far in connection with the CJP protest and various lawandorder incidents during the demonstrationThe cases have been registered at multiple police stations across central Delhi Parliament Street Police Station has registered four FIRs while Connaught Place Police Station has registered three cases One FIR each has been filed at Mandir Marg Police Station Barakhamba Road Police Station and Kartavya Path Police StationAccording to police the FIRs relate to different incidents reported during the protest and matters involving the maintenance of public order The investigation into all the cases is currently underwayThe FIRs come after clashes broke out during the CJPled Sansad Chalo march on Monday when thousands of protesters and students attempted to march from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament Police had placed barricades and imposed restrictions to prevent the march from moving beyond the designated protest areaMeanwhile the Delhi Police on Tuesday denied claims of stonepelting and police action circulating on social media describing the videos as false and misleadingIn a post on X DCP New Delhi said no such incident had taken place on Tuesday and urged citizens not to believe or share such videos The police advised people to rely only on official sources for verified information and updatesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-police-file-fir-after-attack-on-raf-personnel-during-cjp-protest-10-cases-registered-so-far-693818.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ls-adjourned-a-minute-after-reconvening-despite-speakers-assurance-to-discuss-oppn-issues--693821.html New Delhi July 23 IANS The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon just one minute after it reconvened on Wednesday as the Opposition MPs continued to shout slogans and gather at the well of the HousenbspDespite Speaker Om Birlas assurances that their concerns would be addressed after the Question Hour the uproar persistedThe Opposition MPs holding banners advanced to the well of the House and demanded a discussion on the NEETUG paper leak controversy The Speaker promised that there would be ample time for members to discuss the issue following the Question Hour however the noise did not subsideThis is the Question Hour The MPs who have questions are given a chance to speak during this I am ready to discuss the subjects on which you have given notice after the Question Hour I will provide sufficient time to discuss your issues Speaker Birla saidnbspIf you do not want to let the House function in an orderly manner then it cannot function the Speaker said eventually leading to the adjournment till noonThe disruptions follow similar scenes witnessed for the past few days of the Monsoon Session when repeated adjournments affected proceedings in both Houses of ParliamentOpposition parties had staged protests demanding discussions on a range of issues including the examination paper leaks and the Cockroach Janta Partyled protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar leading to repeated interruptions in parliamentary businessEarlier in the day Opposition parties intensified their attack on the Centre alleging that the government is unwilling to accept responsibility or engage in meaningful discussions on key public issues and instead prefers to indulge in a blame gameOpposition leaders claimed they have repeatedly sought a discussion in Parliament on the alleged NEETUG paper leak examinationrelated irregularities and the police action against protesters during the Chalo Sansad march held on Monday but have not been allowed to raise these matters in the HouseAccording to the Opposition when important public issues are not discussed inside Parliament people are compelled to voice their concerns on the streets They cited Tuesdays protest near 7 Lok Kalyan Marg where Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and several other Opposition MPs staged a demonstration over the issueIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ls-adjourned-a-minute-after-reconvening-despite-speakers-assurance-to-discuss-oppn-issues--693821.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-police-action-during-neet-stir-reaches-mp-assembly-as-cong-bjp-hold-rival-protests-693832.html Bhopal July 22 IANS The political row over the police action against Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and students protesting NEET paper leak in New Delhi reached the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday with the Congress and the BJP holding rival stirs during the third day of the Monsoon SessionnbspCongress MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar arrived at the Assembly wearing black armbands to protest the use of force by the Delhi Police against Rahul Gandhi and students in the national CapitalThey demanded a discussion on the issue in the HouseSpeaking to reporters Singhar stated that students protesting for their future were lathicharged and tear gassed in DelhiHe claimed the BJP government was avoiding a discussion on the issue in the AssemblyThe NEET paper leak recruitment scams unemployment and atrocities against students have become the BJP governments youth policy Young people are seeking answers but the government is showing arrogance Singhar claimedThe Congress protest came a day after its MLAs staged a latenight demonstration at the Madhya Pradesh Assembly premisesThe legislators gathered inside the Assembly complex to express solidarity with Rahul Gandhi and protest against the police action on Congress leaders and students in the national CapitalThe developments in Bhopal are part of a larger political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress over the events in DelhiThe Congress has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force against Rahul Gandhi party workers and students during a protest while the BJP has defended the police action saying it was carried out according to lawMeanwhile the BJP announced a counterprotest in Bhopal later on Wednesday State BJP leaders and workers are scheduled to march to and gherao the Madhya Pradesh Congress headquarters accusing the party of misleading people and trying to gain political mileage from the Delhi incidentThe rival protests added to the political heat during the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly with both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress using the developments in Delhi to target each otherIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-police-action-during-neet-stir-reaches-mp-assembly-as-cong-bjp-hold-rival-protests-693832.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jp-nadda-says-govt-ready-for-neet-debate-in-parliament-urges-oppn-rahul-gandhi-to-shun-politics-693925.html New Delhi July 22 IANS Union Health Minister JP Nadda has affirmed that the government is fully prepared for an indepth debate in Parliament regarding the NEET medical entrance exam paper leak and student concerns Addressing a press conference on Wednesday Nadda stated that the NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the issue with the utmost seriousness However he cautioned Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition against using the situation to score political points emphasising that student welfare must take precedence over political gamesHighlighting paper leak incidents across several nonNDA states Nadda criticised the Oppositions selective stance He pointed to instances such as the Service Selection Board exam leaks in Jammu and Kashmir board exam leaks in Himachal Pradesh JAC paper leaks in Jharkhand and intermediate exam leaks in TelangananbspFurthermore he noted paper leaks in Tamil Nadus BEd exams West Bengals police constable recruitment Punjabs Group D tests PSC exams in Kerala and PUC board exams in Karnataka Questioning why the Opposition remains silent on these incidents within UPAaligned states Nadda asserted that their approach reflects a desire for political mileage rather than genuine care for student justiceWhy is Rahul Gandhi so selective he asked Moving past a blame game Nadda emphasised that Parliament remains the ideal forum for a constructive resolution He assured that the government is ready for discussions of any durationwhether 12 or 18 hoursas decided by the Business Advisory CommitteenbspReaffirming that the government has already engaged with Opposition leaders in a cordial manner and responded to their written queries Nadda urged all parties to act responsibly protect the countrys youth and work together in Parliament to build a foolproof examination system for the futureThe Minister reinforced that the government has consistently maintained an opendoor policy welcoming all constructive suggestions aimed at restoring complete transparency in competitive testing By inviting Opposition members to submit their concerns in writing the administration has demonstrated its commitment to addressing procedural flaws directlyHe appealed to leaders across political lines to transcend partisan motives and join hands in Parliament ensuring that millions of hardworking aspirants receive the justice clarity and secure academic environment they rightfully deservenbspOn his meeting with activist Sonam Wangchukwho is currently on a hunger strike and admitted to a private hospital in Delhi Nadda said he met him to inquire about his health The Minister stated that he urged Wangchuk to break his fast and come forward to lead the nations youth in a positive directionNadda added that Wangchuk has written a letter to the government which will respond accordinglynbspAddressing Mondays alleged police action against protesting students at Jantar Mantar Nadda reiterated that the government remains open to discussing all issuesnbspMeanwhile regarding demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation Nadda maintained that Parliament is the appropriate forum where all matters should be discussedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jp-nadda-says-govt-ready-for-neet-debate-in-parliament-urges-oppn-rahul-gandhi-to-shun-politics-693925.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-demands-govts-apology-for-crackdown-on-protesting-students-693771.html New Delhi July 21 IANS Leader of Opposition LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over brutal crackdown on students protesting at the Jantar Mantar against NEET paper leaks and demanded an unconditional apology from the governmentnbspSpeaking to newsmen outside the Parliament the Congress MP said that the students are raising their voice against the broken education system and using force to quell their stir was beyond all reasoningTaking a direct shot at the government as well as the Prime Minister he demanded that the latter apologise for ordering a lathi charge on the agitating students and advised it to rather take an honest review of the education systemnbspPeople are being beaten and thrashed this is completely unacceptable Why is the Prime Minister silent He should speak up He should apologise and stop this nonsense police thrashing students for raising their voice Rahul said while flanked by party MPs including Priyanka GandhiHe said that the countrys youth are protesting against the creaking education and testing system and the whole nation knows that it has been hollowed out by termites and broken beyond repairnbspHe said that the Congress party has been vocal about fixing the education system having raised the matter on multiple platforms but the government didnt pay heed to their demandsnbspThe Congress leader was also unsparing in his criticism of the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as he accused the latter of being partisan in matters of public debateHe also met Speaker Om Birla earlier in the day putting forth a demand for discussion on police action against the studentsnbspPost his meeting he took to his X handle and wrote Our demand is simple Parliament must have a detailed discussion on the brutality unleashed on students yesterday and on the governments complete lack of accountability for the examination crisisnbspWith Congress escalating its protest over police crackdown on peaceful protest by the students the Parliament facing repeated disruptions over paper leaks donation row and other issues seems headed for another washout for the second consecutive dayIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-demands-govts-apology-for-crackdown-on-protesting-students-693771.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-stable-blood-sugar-still-low-693717.html New Delhi July 21 IANS Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues to receive medical treatment at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi with doctors maintaining close supervision over his condition according to the latest health bulletin issued by the hospital on TuesdaynbspThe bulletin released at 900 am said Wangchuks vital parameters remain stable but his medical team is closely monitoring ongoing concerns related to his blood sugar levels electrolyte balance and blood countsSonam Wangchuk continues to receive medical treatment at VMMC ampamp Safdarjung Hospital under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts from VMMC ampamp Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS New Delhi the hospital saidDoctors said his blood sugar levels continue to remain on the lower side while his serum potassium level was recorded at 32 mEqL from a sample collected the previous night The bulletin also noted that Wangchuk continues to have persistent pancytopenia a condition marked by anaemia and reduced leukocyte white blood cell countsThese clinical and laboratory parameters warrant continued close monitoring through serial investigations the hospital saidWangchuk is currently receiving oral rehydration therapy ORS and oral potassium supplementation However the bulletin stated that he continues to decline intravenous fluids and glucose administration despite repeated medical advice from doctorsIn view of his ongoing mild to moderate dehydration persistent laboratory abnormalities and the physiological stress associated with prolonged fasting sustained medical supervision and continuous clinical monitoring remain essential the hospital saidThe medical team said continued observation is necessary to track his recovery and identify and manage any possible complications arising from his prolonged fast and current health conditionAll necessary medical care is being provided and his clinical condition remains under close and continuous assessment the bulletin addedFurther treatment decisions will be based on Wangchuks clinical progress and the results of ongoing laboratory investigations according to the hospitalWangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar on Saturday by Delhi Police and admitted for medical care He declared in a handwritten note on Monday that he would continue his fast now in its 23rd day until protesting student leaders were allowed to meet Parliamentarians or he himself was permitted to meet them in hospitalIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-stable-blood-sugar-still-low-693717.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/it-went-well-nadda-on-meeting-with-cjp-members-693720.html New Delhi July 21 IANS Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said that his meeting with the Cockroach Janata Party CJP members was finenbspTwo representatives of the CJP met Nadda at his residence on Monday They submitted a written memorandum outlining the groups three key demands after holding detailed discussions earlier in the dayWhen asked about his talks with the CJP members Nadda while arriving for the NDAs Mangal Milan programme said It went well It a meeting always goes well However he did not comment on the assurances given to the protestorsnbspAccording to government sources the first meeting took place at around 1150 am when the CJP delegation presented its demands verbally Nadda asked the representatives to submit them in writing At around 4 pm the delegation returned and handed over a written memorandum detailing their demandsThe CJP delegation represented by spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka demanded the release of social activist Sonam Wangchuk without any restrictions on his movement the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET 2026 paper leak controversyGovernment sources said that no assurances were given by Nadda on any of the three demands during the meeting However the Union Minister appealed to the protesters to withdraw their monthlong sitin at Jantar Mantar and cooperate with the administration in restoring normalcy in the highsecurity area near ParliamentFollowing the meeting Nadda took to X and said the discussions were held in a cordial atmosphere and noted that the CJP itself had approached the government seeking talks He confirmed that the delegation submitted its written petition at around 4 pm after extensive discussions that began earlier in the dayMeanwhile the demonstrators stayed at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday morning persistently continuing their protest the day after violent confrontations occurred between them and security forces in Delhi during the Sansad Chalo MarchAfter police dismantled the stage and tents from Jantar Mantar the protesters reclaimed the area Following a call from the CJP for the protest to persist demonstrators began to arrive at Jantar Mantar early Tuesday A significant presence of police and RAF personnel remained deployed at the locationThe clashes erupted on Monday as thousands of supporters of the CJP and students marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over recurring examination irregularities including the NEETUG paper leaksThe Delhi Police have intensified their investigation into the violence that erupted on Monday and officials are relying extensively on video evidence to identify those involved in the unrestnbspInvestigators are examining more than 250 videos including mobile phone recordings CCTV footage drone camera visuals and footage captured through police bodyworn cameras to trace the individuals allegedly responsible for the violenceMeanwhile the Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report FIR at the Connaught Place police station in connection with the commotion and vandalism reported in the areanbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/it-went-well-nadda-on-meeting-with-cjp-members-693720.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-took-swift-action-over-paper-leak-says-pm-modi-calls-on-lawyers-to-ensure-severe-penalties-693721.html New Delhi July 21 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that the issue of paper leaks is not limited to a single state or the Central government rather it is a matter of concern for the entire nation while adding that the government has acted promptly resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals related to the case so farUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that during the NDAs Mangal Milan programme Prime Minister Modi urged lawyers to unite and ensure that those guilty face the strictest punishmentHe said that PM Modi highlighted the achievements of the youth of India and stressed that our time energy and focus should be on the youth and their futureSpeaking to the reporters on the discussions held at the NDA meeting Rijiju said Regarding the NEET paper leak case the Prime Minister said that as soon as reports of the paper leaks emerged the government took immediate action Thirteen people were arrested and sent to jail At the same time to ensure that the future of students was not affected conducting the NEET reexamination was given top priority and it was successfully held without any delay in the declaration of resultsThose involved in the paper leak racket who have been identified and arrested have been sent to jail Prime Minister ji also appealed that top lawyers should support efforts to ensure the strictest possible punishment for those involved in heinous crimes like paper leaks so that strong deterrent measures can prevent such incidents in the future he addedThe Prime Minister remarked that the issue of paper leaks is not confined to any single state or the Central government but is a matter of concern for the entire nation All states and political parties must unite to take action against this crime This is not a matter of partisan politics but an issue concerning the future of the country and its youth he addedRijiju stated that Prime Minister Modi has stressed that the youth of the country will not only be given full assurance for the prevention of future paper leaks but also to show them ways so that the youth of India can take a leadership role in the worldHe said that the Prime Minister also praised Skyoot Aerospace for the successful launch of Vikram1 The youth of India are making tremendous success in different fields So we will devote our time and energy and focus on the youth and their future Rijiju addedThe Union Minister said the meeting was good and the Prime Minister also spoke about the achievements India has accomplished over the past few months including the Free Trade Agreements signed with several countries which he said are in favour of the farmers and the countryRijiju further stated that during the ongoing Monsoon Session the NDA will play a positive role He said that the NDA will remain united to ensure passage of the bills and legislative business brought by the government before ParliamentAppealing to the Opposition the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said We may have differences as political parties but Parliament is meant to work for the country for its future and for the youth We have all been elected as Members of Parliament for this purpose and everyone should work together to ensure the smooth functioning of ParliamentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-took-swift-action-over-paper-leak-says-pm-modi-calls-on-lawyers-to-ensure-severe-penalties-693721.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/opposition-uproar-forces-second-adjournment-of-lok-sabha--693722.html New Delhi July 21 IANS The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second time on Tuesday this time till 2 pm as persistent sloganeering and protests by Opposition members continued to disrupt proceedings during the Monsoon Session of ParliamentPresiding over the House Sandhya Ray announced the adjournment after repeated appeals to Opposition members to maintain order went unheedednbspDespite several requests from the Chair members of the Opposition continued raising slogans forcing the House to be adjourned once againThis marked the second adjournment of the Lok Sabha on Tuesday Earlier in the day Speaker Om Birla had adjourned the House till noon after repeated disruptions prevented normal proceedings from continuingAppealing to members to allow the House to function Birla said Do you not want the House to run Everyone will get a chance to raise their issuesHowever the Opposition benches continued their protests and sloganeering resulting in another disruption of proceedings and eventually leading to the second adjournmentBefore the days parliamentary business commenced leaders of the INDIA bloc held a meeting to chalk out their strategy for the days proceedingsnbspCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi NCP SP MP Supriya Sule and several other Opposition leaders attended the meetingnbspMeanwhile the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill 2026 for consideration and passage later in the dayThe disruptions follow similar scenes witnessed on the opening day of the Monsoon Session on Monday when repeated adjournments affected proceedings in both Houses of ParliamentnbspOpposition parties had staged protests demanding discussions on a range of issues including the examination paper leaks and the Cockroach Janta Partyled protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar leading to repeated interruptions in parliamentary businessIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/opposition-uproar-forces-second-adjournment-of-lok-sabha--693722.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-has-experienced-mps-nation-needs-their-knowledge-says-pm-modi--693649.html New Delhi July 20 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly to facilitate meaningful discussions and to foster a collective determination to advance the nationHe said that India maintaining a growth rate of 77 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects the countrys inherent strength and offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal with which India aspires to achieve new milestonesnbspAddressing the media at the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament PM Modi said Everyone is aware and the world is concerned about the threat of war in various regions The war in West Asia has posed a major crisis for nations like India which relies on others for its energy needs petrol diesel LPG fertilisers and chemicals However despite this India has maintained a growth rate of 77 per cent emerging as the fastestgrowing major economy in the worldnbspThe Prime Minister said that this reflects Indias inherent strength and offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal with which India aspires to achieve new milestonesnbspAgainst this backdrop the Monsoon Session is commencing the nation has gathered momentum and the spirit of Parliament infuses fresh energy into that pace A positive spirit is very essential for achieving the countrys goal Our Parliament also has many experienced parliamentarians regardless of their party affiliation At a time like this both Parliament and the nation need their experience and knowledge Therefore I believe the need of the hour is the functioning of Parliament meaningful discussions and a collective resolve to take the nation forward he addedThe countrys youth who are full of aspirations demand that we move forward PM Modi saidnbspToday it is the demand of the hour that the voice of those filled with national dedication and living for national devotion gets a proper platform in the House May they raise their voices to provide direction to the nation and therefore I hope and I am firmly confident that where there are facts and where there is logic there is no place for creating a storm he addedThe Prime Minister further called on the parliamentarians to engage in productive debate and ensure that every voice finds an opportunitynbspWhen arguments and evidence are solid one can effectively convey their message even in a composed manner I hope that the discussions in the House will benefit from such reasoning and evidence May every voice have a chance to be heard and may every concept receive due respect I encourage all Members of Parliament to engage wholeheartedly in the proceedings of the House he addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/parliament-has-experienced-mps-nation-needs-their-knowledge-says-pm-modi--693649.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-to-end-hunger-strike-today-if-three-conditions-fulfilled-693652.html New Delhi July 20 IANS Activist Sonam Wangchuk who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for more than three weeks said he would end his fast on Monday only if the three conditions outlined in a handwritten letter from Safdarjung Hospital are fulfillednbspWangchuk who is on the 23rd day of his fast has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on July 18 In the handwritten note which he shared on X the activist alleged that he was being kept under illegal detention at the hospitalAddressing his supporters Wangchuk wrote Dear friends ampamp Supporters many of you have asked when I will end my fast As mentioned earlier to supporters I will end my fast on 20th July if the government takes accountability for the recent failures in the education system paper leaks etcIf I ampamp the leadership of CJP reach the doorsteps of Parliament where Honourable MPs ampamp leaders of various parties assure us that they will now take up the issue in the Parliament he addedIn the letter Wangchuk also outlined a third condition stating that if his health or other circumstances made it impossible for him to continue the fast he would agree to end it if Members of Parliament and leaders from different political parties visited him at the hospital and provided the same assurance that the issue would be raised in ParliamentThe activist has maintained that his protest is aimed at drawing attention to what he describes as serious shortcomings in Indias education system particularly the recurring issue of examination paper leaks His demand he said is for the government to acknowledge responsibility for these failures and commit to meaningful corrective actionWangchuks health has drawn widespread public attention with supporters expressing concern and hoping for his swift recovery The hospital reiterated that his treatment is being managed with the highest level of care and expertise reflecting the seriousness of his condition and the need for continuous vigilanceIn his latest message Wangchuk reiterated that his decision to end the fast rests on concrete assurances rather than verbal promises He said he would continue his protest unless the government accepted accountability for the education systems failures or elected representatives committed to taking up the matter in ParliamentIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuk-to-end-hunger-strike-today-if-three-conditions-fulfilled-693652.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-table-bill-today-making-insulting-vande-mataram-a-criminal-offence-693653.html New Delhi July 20 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday the first day of the Monsoon Session of ParliamentnbspThe proposed legislation seeks to make insulting or obstructing the singing of the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence by extending to it the same statutory protection that is currently accorded to the National Anthem Jana Gana ManaThe Bill proposes to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971 which currently criminalises acts of disrespect towards the countrys national symbols including the National Flag the Constitution and the National Anthem Under the existing law anyone found guilty of intentionally preventing the singing of the National Anthem or causing a disturbance during its rendition can be punished with imprisonment of up to three yearsIf passed by Parliament the amendment will bring Vande Mataram under the same legal framework making intentional insult disruption or obstruction of the National Song a punishable offence carrying a maximum sentence of three years in prisonAccording to the proposed legislation any person who intentionally prevents or disturbs the singing of Vande Mataram or disrupts a gathering engaged in its rendition will be liable for the same penalties that currently apply to offences involving the National AnthemThe move is aimed at giving the National Song the same legal and statutory status as the National Anthem While Vande Mataram has long been recognised as Indias National Song it has so far not accorded the same level of statutory protection under the 1971 ActThe legislative move comes days after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs MHA on July 9 directed all states to ensure strict compliance with its order that Vande Mataram be played before Jana Gana Mana whenever both are performed during official government functionsThe Bill is listed in the Rajya Sabhas agenda for Monday If approved by both Houses and assented to by the President the amendment will make insulting or obstructing the National Song a criminal offence under Indian lawIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-table-bill-today-making-insulting-vande-mataram-a-criminal-offence-693653.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/monsoon-session-ls-adjourned-briefly-amid-oppn-sloganeering--693655.html New Delhi July 20 IANS The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition on the first day of the Monsoon Session of ParliamentnbspSpeaker Om Birla assumed the proceedings of the House by paying homage to the former MPs who passed awaynbspSoon after that the Opposition benches started sloganeering creating chaos in the HousenbspSpeaker Birla reiterated that peace be maintained and said The Parliament is the highest forum of democracy and time will be allotted to everyone to speaknbspShortly after Lok Sabha was adjourned till noonEarlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that amid global uncertainties India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly to facilitate meaningful discussions and to foster a collective determination to advance the nationThe Monsoon Session is commencing the nation has gathered momentum and the spirit of Parliament infuses fresh energy into that pace A positive spirit is very essential for achieving the countrys goal Our Parliament also has many experienced parliamentarians regardless of their party affiliation At a time like this both Parliament and the nation need their experience and knowledge Therefore I believe the need of the hour is the functioning of Parliament meaningful discussions and a collective resolve to take the nation forward he addedThe countrys youth who are full of aspirations demand that we move forward PM Modi saidnbspToday it is the demand of the hour that the voice of those filled with national dedication and living for national devotion gets a proper platform in the House May they raise their voices to provide direction to the nation and therefore I hope and I am firmly confident that where there are facts and where there is logic there is no place for creating a storm he addedThe Prime Minister further called on the parliamentarians to engage in productive debate and ensure that every voice finds an opportunitynbspWhen arguments and evidence are solid one can effectively convey their message even in a composed manner I hope that the discussions in the House will benefit from such reasoning and evidence May every voice have a chance to be heard and may every concept receive due respect I encourage all Members of Parliament to engage wholeheartedly in the proceedings of the House he addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/monsoon-session-ls-adjourned-briefly-amid-oppn-sloganeering--693655.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-chairman-radhakrishnan-asks-members-to-uphold-dignity-of-house--693690.html New Delhi July 20 IANS Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday called upon House members across all sides to uphold the dignity discipline and decorum of this august institution and promote meaningful deliberationsnbspIn his opening remarks at the start of the Monsoon Session Radhakrishnan said that while differences of opinion are integral to parliamentary democracy they must be expressed in a manner that preserves the sanctity of the HouseDisruptions should not be allowed to undermine its functioning he saidThis session has an important legislative and deliberative agenda I urge members to remain focused on the timely disposal of business as every disruption delays discussion on matters affecting the nation and the people we represent said the Rajya Sabha ChairmanHe called upon members to uphold the Houses proud tradition of meaningful deliberationsI am confident this session will uphold that legacy We have 19 sittings before us and it is our collective responsibility to utilise this valuable time to debate and decide on issues of national importance he saidSharing information about the new services introduced from this session Radhakrishnan said that the Secretariat has introduced live AIbased simultaneous interpretation of the proceedings in nine languages through the multimedia devices at members seatsThis facility will gradually be expanded to all 22 scheduled languages Members are requested to share their feedback for further improvement he saidDuring the first day of the 271st Session of the Rajya Sabha the Chairman administered the oath of office and secrecy to many newly elected members of the HouseThe elected representatives hailing from different political parties became new Rajya Sabha members after the recently held biennial electionsThose who took the oath of office include Congress leader Pawan Khera Sushmita Dev Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Prakash Chik Baraik West BengalMahesh Kevat Madhya Pradesh Dr Mukeshbhai J Rathwa Gujarat and Dr Satish Poonia Rajasthan were also administered the oath by RadhakrishnanIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajya-sabha-chairman-radhakrishnan-asks-members-to-uphold-dignity-of-house--693690.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-orders-environmental-audit-of-28-urban-water-sewerage-projects-study-on-manual-scavenging-693521.html Chennai July 19 The Tamil Nadu government has initiated an independent environmental and social audit of 28 major water supply and underground sewerage projects being implemented across 21 urban local bodies while also commissioning a dedicated study on manual scavenging and hazardous sewercleaning practices as part of its urban infrastructure reforms The projects are being executed under the Tamil Nadu Climate Resilient Urban Development Programme TNCRUDP a sixyear World Bankassisted initiative running from 2024 to 2030The programme approved by the World Bank in December 2023 aims to strengthen water security improve climate resilience and modernise urban governance across the stateTamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Ltd TNUIFSL the implementing agency has invited bids to appoint an independent consultant to carry out the audit The exercise will assess whether urban local bodies and implementing agencies have complied with the environmental and social safeguards prescribed under the programme while executing projects during 202425The audit covers four categories of infrastructure works These include seven underground sewerage schemes involving only sewer collection networks in Salem Thoothukudi Karaikudi Tiruvarur Krishnagiri Theni and Avadi Another seven projects comprise underground sewerage systems with sewage treatment plants in Tiruvannamalai Pudukkottai Namakkal Dharmapuri Cuddalore Dindigul and KancheepuramThe review will also cover a citywide water supply improvement project in Kancheepuram and 13 pilot projects providing roundtheclock water supply in Avadi Karaikudi Pudukkottai Tiruchy Thoothukudi Tirunelveli Erode Vellore Cuddalore Dindigul Tambaram Nagercoil and RajapalayamThe consultant will classify findings under four categories compliance noncompliance best practices and areas requiring improvement Wherever shortcomings are identified the consultant must revisit the projects after corrective measures have been implemented and verify compliance before submitting the final reportA key component of the assignment is a comprehensive study on manual scavenging and hazardous sewer cleaning The study will examine the policy and legal framework governing sewer maintenance identify gaps in implementation by urban local bodies analyse situations that require hazardous sewer entry and investigate past incidents through field visits and consultations with officials contractors and sanitation workersIt will also review existing standard operating procedures training programmes and safety practices across the sewage management chainThe threemonth assignment will begin with a preliminary compliance report within two weeks followed by a draft report for review by implementing agencies and the World Bank before the final report is submittedThe audit forms part of the World Bankâs ProgrammeforResults financing model which requires independent verification of commitments under the Programme Action Plan prepared after the Environmental and Social Systems Assessment IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-orders-environmental-audit-of-28-urban-water-sewerage-projects-study-on-manual-scavenging-693521.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-convenes-all-party-meeting-today-ahead-of-monsoon-session-693523.html New Delhi July 19 The government has convened an allparty meeting on Sunday ahead of the commencement of the Parliaments Monsoon Session on July 20 In the meeting scheduled for Sunday at 11 am in the Main Committee Room of Parliament House Annexe the government will request collaboration from all political parties to guarantee the effective operation of both Houses of ParliamentThe Monsoon Session will commence on July 20 and will continue until August 13Announcing the dates of the Monsoon Session Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took to X and said On the recommendation of the Govt of India Honble President Smt Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026 The session will commence on 20 July 2026 and continue till 13 August 2026 for meaningful debate discussion and decisions on issues of National ImportanceThe fourweek session will include 19 sittingsThe divisions within the Trinamool Congress the rift between the DMK and Congress and departures from the Uddhav Sena are likely to change the composition of ParliamentThe ruling NDA is anticipated to increase its numbers while the Opposition INDIA bloc is poised to face a decreaseLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will make decisions regarding the merger of 20 rebel Trinamool MPs with the lesserknown NCPI He will also determine the merger of six Uddhav Sena MPs with Eknath Shindes Shiv SenaMeanwhile following Congress alliance with the TVK in Tamil Nadu the DMK has sent a letter to the Speaker requesting new seating arrangements for its MPs separate from the CongressAdditionally the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill concerning womens reservation and delimitation which was rejected in the previous session is expected to be prioritisedThe government is also anticipated to introduce the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill which aims to automatically remove chief ministers ministers and the Prime Minister from office if they are detained or under judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in cases involving serious crimesThe One Nation One Election Bill is also expected to be on the Centres agendaThe FCRA Bill Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill and AntiDoping Bill are expected to be presentedProposals to replace the ordinance that increases the number of Supreme Court judges along with bills related to the Code on Wages Central Rules Corporate Law and Securities Market Code may also be introduced IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/govt-convenes-all-party-meeting-today-ahead-of-monsoon-session-693523.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuks-wife-says-no-treatment-to-be-given-to-him-without-family-consent-693457.html New Delhi July 18 IANS Innovator educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife Gitanjali J Angmo on Saturday said that no oral or IV treatment should be given to her husband without consent from her his family and longterm doctors amid his admission after over 20 days of hunger strike at Delhis Jantar MantarnbspI am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenous without take consent from me his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days Gitanjali said in a post on XWangchuk who has been on a hunger strike for the past 20 days at Delhis Jantar Mantar was shifted to a hospital early on Saturday after his health deterioratedThe move came in compliance with directions of the Delhi High Court and on the advice of medical expertsPolice personnel reached the protest site in the morning and shifted Wangchuk to the hospital amid sloganeering and protests by fellow activistsIn a post on social media platform X the Deputy Commissioner of Police New Delhi said As per orders of Honble High Court and on expert medical advise due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh Sonam Wangchuk he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care While complying with the orders of Honble High Court the protestors tried to create obstruction in which slight commotion ensued however police took maximum restrain and undertook the exercise safely We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliestThe police action came ahead of a scheduled hearing in the Delhi High Court on Wangchuks health Earlier this week the High Court had directed authorities to conduct daily clinical health assessments of the activist observing that the life of any citizen is precious and instructing the Centre to ensure all necessary medical intervention to safeguard his lifeWangchuk launched the hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examinationWangchuk had also called for a march on July 20 commencing from Jantar Mantar to Parliament House to demand the resignation of Pradhan on the first day of the Monsoon SessionIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sonam-wangchuks-wife-says-no-treatment-to-be-given-to-him-without-family-consent-693457.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-to-visit-bsfs-18th-battalion-border-outpost-in-siliguri-today-693458.html New Delhi July 18 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday will visit the Border Security Forces BSF 18th Battalion Border Outpost BOP in Siliguri near the IndiaBangladesh border as part of his threeday visit to West BengalnbspDuring the visit scheduled to begin at 11 AM HM Shah will interact with BSF personnel address a Prahari Sammelan participate in a plantation drive and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several BSF infrastructure and development projectsFollowing the programme at Jumagach the Union Home Minister will chair a highlevel meeting at the Uttarkanya Auditorium in Siliguri at 130 PM to review border management and securityrelated issues in West Bengal The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening security in North Bengals border areas including the strategically important Siliguri Corridor popularly known as the Chickens NeckLater in the day at 415 PM HM Shah will review the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the state He will subsequently chair another meeting at 545 PM to review issues related to birth and death registration in West Bengal After concluding his engagements in Siliguri the Home Minister will leave for Kolkata in the eveningOn Sunday HM Shah will chair a meeting on the lawandorder situation in West Bengal He is also scheduled to meet with the Superintendents of Police SPs and District Magistrates DMs of all border districts in South Bengal to review security and administrative preparednessDuring his visit to Kolkata the Union Home Minister will inaugurate the newly constructed World Museum at the National Library He will also lay the foundation stone for Amul Bengal Dairys new curd manufacturing plantThe Union Home Minister reached Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri last night on a threeday visit to West Bengal He was received by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on his arrival at the airportHM Shahs threeday visit to West Bengal is focussed on reviewing border security law and order the implementation of key governance initiatives and infrastructure development in the stateIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-to-visit-bsfs-18th-battalion-border-outpost-in-siliguri-today-693458.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vikram-1-launch-a-proud-moment-made-possible-by-opening-space-sector-to-private-players-dr-jitendra-singh-693476.html New Delhi July 18 IANS The successful launch of Skyroot Aerospaces Vikram1 is a proud moment for India and reflects the transformative impact of opening the countrys space sector to private players Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on SaturdaynbspSpeaking to IANS after the successful orbital mission Dr Singh said it was a moment of pride for every Indian as for the first time a private company had successfully launched its own rocket according to planCertainly this is a moment of pride for all of us for all Indians For the first time a private company has successfully launched its own rocket according to plan he saidnbspThis became possible because five to six years ago Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the courageous decision to open the space sector to private companies Dr Singh told IANSnbspCongratulating all stakeholders involved in the mission the minister said Skyroot Aerospace had created history by becoming Indias first private company to execute an orbital launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in SriharikotaCongratulations Skyroot for becoming Indias first private player to have executed this launch from Sriharikota Congratulations INSPACe for facilitating this beautiful publicprivate partnership Congratulations ISRO for optimising this collaboration Above all congratulations and many thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making this possible he saidnbspAccording to the minister the rapid progress achieved within just half a decade demonstrates the success of Indias space reformsHe noted that the countrys record of firsttime launch success compares favourably with nations that began their space programmes much earliernbspIts been miraculous over the last just half a decade Half a decade is hardly a time in the life of a space sector If you compare us with those who started much earlier than us our record of firsttime success is remarkably higher compared to other nations Todays achievement adds to that record he saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vikram-1-launch-a-proud-moment-made-possible-by-opening-space-sector-to-private-players-dr-jitendra-singh-693476.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cjp-hasnt-sought-permission-for-parliament-march-on-july-20-delhi-police-sources-693477.html New Delhi July 18 IANS The Cockroach Janata Party CJP has not yet sought any permission from the Delhi Police for the Parliament march scheduled for July 20 sources said on SaturdaynbspThey further stated that it is unlikely that the CJP will be granted permission for the march given that it is on the same day as the beginning of the Monsoon Session of ParliamentnbspPermission for the Parliament march has not yet been sought by the CJP Even if the CJP were to seek permission for the Parliament march the police would not grant it due to the Monsoon Session sources saidThe CJP protesting at Delhis Jantar Mantar since June 6 is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak case The protestors were joined by innovator and activist Sonam Wangchuk who on June 28 officially began an indefinite hunger strike at the protest sitenbspMeanwhile Wangchuk who had been on a hunger strike for 20 days at Delhis Jantar Mantar was shifted to a hospital early on Saturday after his health deteriorated The move was carried out in compliance with directions of the Delhi High Court and on the advice of medical expertsPolice personnel reached the protest site in the morning and shifted Wangchuk to the hospital amid sloganeering and protests by CJP activists and the public gathered therenbspEarlier this week the court directed authorities to conduct daily clinical health assessments of the activist observing that the life of any citizen is precious and asking the Centre to ensure necessary medical intervention to protect his lifenbspFollowing this CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Delhi Police beat him and dragged him on the road while he was trying to reach Jantar Mantar after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital from the protest siteDipke said the protest would continue and accused the police of forcibly removing Wangchuk from the spot He also announced that he has initiated a hunger strikenbspSpeaking to IANS in Delhi Abhijeet Dipke alleged The protest will continue It is very shameful Like thieves and goons the Delhi Police hid and dragged him Sonam Wangchuk away This is not the Delhi Police these are RSS goons They came secretly and like thieves covered Sonam Sir with a sheet hid him and dragged him away just like criminals or the mafia kidnap peopleHe further alleged that police personnel prevented him from reaching Jantar Mantar and used force against himnbspDespite that our protest will continue The Delhi Police also beat me up and stopped me from reaching Jantar Mantar I was beaten dragged on the road and they said Lets see how you go to Jantar MantarnbspDipke also claimed that several legislators and parliamentarians were stopped from entering the protest siteThere are many MLAs and MPs here who have also been stopped at the gate and are not being allowed inside he saidnbspDipke said I am starting my fast from today Our march on July 20 will also happen and my fast will continue These people think that by taking Sonam Sir inside and picking him up from here they can end the protest the protest will not endnbspThe protesters have appealed to political parties to join the demonstration being held to press their demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leakIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cjp-hasnt-sought-permission-for-parliament-march-on-july-20-delhi-police-sources-693477.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vikram-1-launch-will-inspire-youngsters-to-dream-bigger-drive-innovation-pm-modi-693478.html New Delhi July 18 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the team of Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram1 saying the milestone reflects the growing strength of Indias private space sector and will encourage youngsters across the country to pursue innovation with confidencenbspIn a post on social media platform X the Prime Minister said he had spoken to the Skyroot Aerospace team and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram1Spoke to the team of Skyroot Aerospace and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram1 This is a defining moment in Indias space journey The growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation This achievement will encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly PM Modi wrotenbspEarlier during a telephonic conversation with Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana and Cofounder Bharat Daka after the successful mission the Prime Minister congratulated the entire team for carrying six payloads including two satellites into a 450km lowEarth orbit aboard Indias first privatelydeveloped orbital launch vehicleAddressing the founders PM Modi said he had watched the entire launch and praised the youthful team behind the achievementnbspCongratulations to Pawan Bharat and the rest of the team Your feat will inspire youngsters to come forward I was watching the entire launch programme today Your entire Skyroot Aerospace team looks like they are 2530 years of age the Prime Minister saidnbspHe also conveyed his grand greetings to the team and expressed hope that Mission Aagaman would continue to achieve greater milestonesnbspCalling the mission a testament to Indias selfreliance PM Modi said the successful launch proved the countrys capability to achieve major technological milestones under the vision of Atmanirbhar BharatnbspChandana informed the Prime Minister that the rocket had been completely designed and manufactured in IndiaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vikram-1-launch-will-inspire-youngsters-to-dream-bigger-drive-innovation-pm-modi-693478.html Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-compulsions-behind-july-21-martyrs-day-ownership-race-among-bengal-oppn-blocs-larger-challenge-for-mamata-693299.html New Delhi July 17 IANS Trinamool Congress factions are racing to own July 21 Martyrs Day for a symbolic claim on political legitimacy and a live test of organisational strength while Congress partys invitation to Mamata Banerjee to join its event on condition that she admits that leaving the party was a mistake is a tactical bid to reclaim the days history while exposing the former Chief Ministers weakened positionThe date commemorates the 1993 Youth Congress march led by Mamata Banerjee that turned deadly when Kolkata Police fired on the protestors killing 13 people while several were injured in the resultant stampedeThe march was organised against the then Left Front government with protesters demanding photo voter ID cardsThe incident became central to Mamatas political identity owning the event that signals moral and organisational authorityFour separate events are scheduled this year indicating a contest for show of strengthWith the Trinamool split and many of its MLAs and MPs defecting rival factions and the Congress see July 21 as a chance to demonstrate which grouping can mobilise people and claim the antiestablishment mantleAs the supremo of the then undivided Trinamool Congress Mamata Banerjee preferred to hold her annual rally in the heart of Kolkata But court directions and police constraints have forced a venue rethinkThe Calcutta High Court refused permission for the traditional Victoria House site citing traffic and lawandorder concerns and directed the Mamataled faction to hold the event elsewhereHer party faction has resisted relocation to avoid conceding symbolic ground but legal limits on participants and police conditions make her putting up mass show difficultMeanwhile Congress leaders insist the 1993 march was organised under the banner of its youth wing and want to reclaim the narrative inviting Mamata Banerjee to its Shahid Minar event while asking her to admit leaving Congress was a mistake is both an olive branch and a political trapWith the Trinamool fractured Congress hopes a public atonement would delegitimise Mamatas break and attract disillusioned voters the demand is symbolic leverage more than sincere reconciliationIncidentally not long ago there was an anticipation floating around in political corridors on the return to Congress of prominent leaders who had severed their connections earlierThis included the name of Mamata BanerjeeThe speculations were later shot downIn recent video messages on Facebook Mamata Banerjee has rather announced a fightback and possible bouncebackIn 19971998 Mamata Banerjee converted grassroots anger into a new party because she was the clear focal point of dissent inside Congress who established herself as the principal face against the Left FrontToday the septuagenarian leader faces organisational erosion defections of close confidantes legal and administrative constraints a changed public mood and different electoral landscapeHer political assets lay in fearless leadership disruptions and unpredictability personal charisma a loyal core of grassroots workers and the symbolic ownership of July 21Her comeback would require rebuilding organisational depth a clear political narrative beyond nostalgia and credible local leaders that appear a taller order nowWhether she can turn July 21 into a disciplined emotive spectacle and avoid further defections is yet to be seenIt is evident that all blocs are under intense scrutiny and the events will face comparisonThe clear and present considerations include turnout numbers considering police enforcement of court limits and further defectionsJuly 21 will thus be a referendum on symbolic ownership as much as organisational muscleMamata Banerjee can still salvage political relevance if she converts symbolism into disciplined mobilisation and new local leadership But repeating the sweeping triumph of her heydays is unlikely without structural renewal and a coherent postdefeat strategyIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-compulsions-behind-july-21-martyrs-day-ownership-race-among-bengal-oppn-blocs-larger-challenge-for-mamata-693299.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dream-of-india-receiving-its-first-hydrogen-train-about-to-come-true-pm-modi-on-historic-launch-693300.html New Delhi July 17 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is set to achieve a major milestone in sustainable transportation with the launch of the countrys first hydrogenpowered train calling it a significant step towards a selfreliant India and sustainable developmentnbspSharing his message on X Prime Minister Modi said Today the dream of India receiving its first hydrogen train is about to come true This is a very significant day in the direction of selfreliant India and sustainable development I extend my heartfelt congratulations to everyone associated with thisThe Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit quote highlighting the importance of dedication and determination while pursuing major goals He wrote that Whether a task is great or small whatever a person wishes to accomplish should be carried out with complete dedication and renewed enthusiasm this is the one quality that ought to be learned from a lion translated from SanskritThe launch of the hydrogenpowered train marks a major advancement in Indias efforts to adopt cleaner energy solutions in the transport sector The project reflects the countrys focus on technological innovation selfreliance and environmentally sustainable infrastructurePrime Minister Modi will flag off Indias first hydrogenpowered train from Jind Haryana marking Indias entry into a select group of nations exploring hydrogen technology for cleaner rail transportationThe hydrogen train which will operate between Jind and Sonipat is considered a major achievement for Indian Railways as it reflects the national transporters commitment to innovation energy efficiency and sustainable mobility The initiative also supports Indias clean energy ambitions and its longterm goal of achieving netzero carbon emissionsThe introduction of the hydrogenpowered train places India among a limited group of countries including Germany Japan China and the United States that are exploring hydrogenbased rail transportation Since the technology is still at a developing stage only a small number of nations are currently operating or testing hydrogenpowered rail systems according to an official statementThe JindSonipat route has been selected for the pilot operation of the hydrogen train with the project expected to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as an alternative clean fuel for future railway networksIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dream-of-india-receiving-its-first-hydrogen-train-about-to-come-true-pm-modi-on-historic-launch-693300.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/campaign-has-just-begun-hm-amit-shah-after-planting-125-trees-in-gandhinagar-693302.html Ahmedabad July 17 IANS Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Gandhinagar Lok Sabhas tree plantation initiative has not ended with the planting of 125 crore saplings but has instead entered its most important phase as he called for sustained efforts to ensure every sapling survives and grows into a mature treeShah made the remarks while chairing a review meeting of coordinators of the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Green Lok Sabha campaign in AhmedabadChief Minister Bhupendra Patel Ahmedabad Mayor Hitesh Barot and elected representatives and BJP officebearers from the Gandhinagar parliamentary constituency were present at the meetingThe review followed the recent mass plantation campaign inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modis Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiativeThe campaign aimed at transforming the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency into a greener region was part of a plantation drive that organisers said earned a place in the Guinness World RecordsAddressing campaign coordinators Shah thanked party workers organisations and citizens for helping achieve the target of planting 125 crore trees but stressed that the focus must now shift to their longterm survivalI sincerely thank everyone who helped take the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha Hariali Lok Sabha campaign to every household and fulfilled the resolve of planting trees However the campaign has not ended with the planting of 125 crore trees it has only just begun Shah saidHe said the saplings must now be nurtured so that over the next 50 to 100 years they grow into large trees capable of providing shade clean air and helping to reduce temperaturesDuring the meeting Shah reviewed the plantation work carried out so far and emphasised the need for proper care and maintenance of every sapling to ensure the highest possible survival rateHe said systematic efforts were required so that all the planted saplings grow into fully developed treesAppealing to campaign workers Shah said They should view the responsibility of nurturing the trees not as a political programme but as a religious and social dutyReferring to a verse from the Matsya Purana Shah said planting and nurturing a tree was considered a highly virtuous act Society followed such teachings by preserving and growing trees challenges such as global warming might not have emerged in their present form he saidShah also noted his party was not merely an organisation focused on elections but one engaged in public service adding that ensuring the successful growth of the newly planted trees would be among its most meaningful service activitiesChief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the plantation campaign had been carried out in the spirit envisioned by Shah and urged participants to maintain the same commitment during the next phaseThe work of planting trees has been completed Now we must all fulfil our responsibility of nurturing them and helping them grow Patel saidHe added that everyone should take inspiration from Shah and remain determined to ensure the saplings are properly cared for Today we must assure Amit Shah that we will discharge the responsibility of nurturing these trees with 100 per cent commitment he saidPatel also said tree plantation was essential not only for human beings but for all living beings and urged people to remain committed to protecting the environment for future generationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/campaign-has-just-begun-hm-amit-shah-after-planting-125-trees-in-gandhinagar-693302.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/raj-thackeray-slams-centre-over-sonam-wangchuks-fast-seeks-action-on-neet-crisis-693198.html Mumbai July 16 IANS Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday targeted the BJPled central government over noted educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuks fastuntodeath alleging that the Centre was ignoring a legitimate public movement while prioritising political interestsnbspAs Wangchuks indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day Thackeray expressed concern over his deteriorating health and accused the government of undermining democratic dissentnbspIn a post on X Thackeray pulled no punches regarding the central administrations apathy toward public accountability drawing a sharp parallel to recent structural controversiesIt feels utterly awful to say that the government has decided to sacrifice Sonam Wangchuk and by extension a movement that represents a voice for this country he stated adding When a government can watch silently as Shri Rams treasury is being looted what difference will citizens movements make to themHe further alleged that the democratic guardrails have been compromised asserting that standard public institutions have been brought entirely under central control to manage elections at astronomical costsThackeray slammed the mainstream media for failing to question the source of these massive political funds accusing major outlets of functioning under invisible bosses to defame dissenting voices while independent media operate under a constant sword of DamoclesReflecting on the BJPs shifting relationship with the Ladakhi activist Thackeray highlighted a timeline of convenience He noted that in 2018 the ruling party highly regarded Wangchuk inviting him to the ReInvest Conference to leverage his expertise on unconventional energy One good thing about the BJP is that a person remains dear to them only as long as it suits their convenience Thackeray remarkedHe pointed out that while Wangchuk initially welcomed the Union Territory status for Ladakh he quickly realized the governments underlying intentions Despite repeated assurances the Center failed to act on core tribal and regional requirements including granting full statehood creating two Lok Sabha constituencies and safeguarding local land rightsTurning to the core catalyst of the current agitation Thackeray strongly defended Wangchuks current demand for structural transparency in competitive exams and the immediate sacking of the Union Education MinisterHe cited a continuous chain of examination scams under the current regime ranging from the historic Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh to the recent leaks in national eligibility tests and teacher recruitment papersThis brazenness he argued stems from unlimited power and total grip over state machinery which the BJP seeks to parade as the silent consent of the votersThackeray concluded with a direct appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to view the student crisis beyond party lines This isnt a political issue This is a social one Thackeray emphasizedLakhs of students who took the NEET exam and their parents have gone through such agony Among them are supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party its officebearers and its workers all of whom have suffered too Viewing this movement through a political lens is fundamentally a sign of the central governments narrowmindedness he notedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/raj-thackeray-slams-centre-over-sonam-wangchuks-fast-seeks-action-on-neet-crisis-693198.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-cabinet-set-to-approve-first-tvk-govts-budget-today-693201.html Chennai July 16 IANS The Tamil Nadu Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will meet on Thursday to approve the State Budget for 202627 clearing the way for its presentation in the Legislative Assembly during the first week of AugustnbspnbspThe meeting scheduled at the Secretariat is expected to finalise the governments first fullfledged Budget since the TVKled administration assumed office earlier this yearnbspThe Budget is expected to reflect the new governments governance priorities while outlining its economic roadmap for the current financial yearnbspAs this will be the maiden Budget of the TVK government it is likely to include several welfare measures development initiatives and policy announcements aimed at delivering on the partys election promisesnbspOver the past few weeks Chief Minister Vijay has held a series of meetings with ministers senior officials and department secretaries to review Budget proposals prepared by various departmentsnbspThe consultations focused on identifying priority sectors evaluating new schemes and finalising key allocations before the Budget document is placed before the Cabinet for approvalnbspDuring the meeting the Cabinet is expected to discuss the major features of both the State Budget and the Agriculture Budget Ministers are likely to deliberate on the important proposals to be incorporated in both documents before giving their formal approvalnbspThe Agriculture Budget is expected to contain measures to strengthen the farming sector through increased investment in irrigation agricultural infrastructure crop productivity and farmer welfarenbspGovernment sources indicated that the Budget is likely to contain a number of peoplecentric announcements covering sectors such as education healthcare employment social welfare infrastructure and urban developmentnbspSeveral new initiatives aimed at improving public services and accelerating economic growth are also expected to be unveilednbspApart from Budgetrelated discussions the Cabinet is also expected to consider proposals for approving new industrial investment projects in different parts of Tamil Nadu These projects are expected to boost manufacturing create employment opportunities and attract fresh investments into the statenbspFollowing the Cabinets approval the Finance Department will complete the final procedural formalities before the Budget is presented in the AssemblynbspThe first Budget of the TVK government is expected to set the tone for the administrations policy direction and longterm development strategy while outlining its priorities for the year aheadnbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-cabinet-set-to-approve-first-tvk-govts-budget-today-693201.html Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-begins-drafting-vetri-tamizhagam-vision-document-as-blueprint-for-vijays-governance-693121.html Chennai July 15 IANS With the State Budget session approaching the Tamil Nadu government has launched an ambitious exercise to prepare the Vetri Tamizhagam Vision Document a comprehensive policy framework that will define the longterm governance agenda of the TVKled administrationnbspThe document is expected to be unveiled during the Budget session and will lay out the governments development priorities across sectors for the coming yearsConceived as the cornerstone of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijays governance philosophy the Vision Document seeks to present an alternative model of administration centred on transparent governance peoplecentric development social justice efficient public services sustainable economic growth and equal opportunitiesThe government intends to position it as a departure from the governance models pursued by Tamil Nadus two traditional Dravidian parties over the past several decadesChief Secretary M Sai Kumar has directed Secretaries of every government department to prepare detailed departmentwise Vision Documents identifying sectorspecific priorities policy reforms and longterm development goalsThe exercise is progressing alongside Budget preparations with several new welfare measures and policy initiatives expected to be incorporated into both the Vision Document and the BudgetSenior officials said departments have been instructed to undertake a comprehensive review of existing welfare schemes and flagship programmes before submitting their proposalsEach department has been asked to assess the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives recommend whether schemes should be strengthened modified or discontinued and propose fresh programmes that align with the governments broader policy objectivesOfficials said the exercise is intended to create a governance framework that reflects the new administrations priorities while improving service delivery and administrative efficiencyDepartments have also been asked to submit detailed reports on the implementation and outcomes of existing schemes to help identify gaps and recommend reformsThe largescale policy exercise has significantly increased the workload of senior officials who are simultaneously handling Budget preparations departmental reviews and the drafting of the Vision DocumentSources said the additional responsibility has placed considerable administrative pressure on several departments The impact has reportedly begun to reflect in routine government functioning Revenue administration in particular has witnessed delays in processing patta transfers mutation requests and other landrelated files in several districtsAt Ezhilagam in Chennai which houses several government commissionerates visitors have reportedly been informed that routine administrative work may move more slowly than usual until the Budget session concludes as officials remain engaged in finalising what the government considers its defining policy roadmap for a Vetri TamizhagamIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-begins-drafting-vetri-tamizhagam-vision-document-as-blueprint-for-vijays-governance-693121.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-seeks-bengal-dgps-report-on-number-of-cases-firs-against-abhishek-banerjee-693137.html Kolkata July 15 IANS A singlejudge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday sought a detailed report from the office of the Director General of West Bengal Police on the number of cases and FIRs registered against the Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee in different police stations in the statenbspThe counsel for Abhishek Banerjee approached the High Courts singlejudge bench of Justice Sougata Bhattacharya seeking clarity on the exact number of cases and FIRs registered against him at different police stationsAfter a preliminary hearing on the matter in the afternoon Justice Bhattacharya sought a detailed report from the office of the DGPWhile submitting the petition seeking clarity on the exact number of cases and FIRs registered against him the counsel for Abhishek Banerjee also argued that since his client was a political person so many cases had been filed against him out of sheer vendettaWe are aware that so far a total of eight FIRs have been registered against my client However I am not aware of the total number of cases going on against him So we want clarity in the matter After the detailed police report we will place our next line of arguments in the matter submitted Banerjees counsel to the courtIn his counterargument the state government counsel said there was no question of political vendetta since all the cases against the Diamond Harbour MP were based on specific complaints registered against himThereafter Justice Bhattacharyas bench directed the office of the state DGP to submit a detailed report to the court on the number of cases and FIRs registered against the Trinamool Congress general secretaryAt the same time the court also directed the DGPs office to submit a report detailing the subjects of the eight FIRs registered against the Diamond Harbour MPThe next hearing in the matter will be on July 22 and by then the office of the DGP will have to submit the report to the courtIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/calcutta-hc-seeks-bengal-dgps-report-on-number-of-cases-firs-against-abhishek-banerjee-693137.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-bjp-writes-to-ec-states-chief-electoral-officer-flagging-sir-irregularities-693138.html New Delhi July 15 IANS The Bharatiya Janata Partys BJP Punjab unit has written to the Election Commission of India ECI alleging irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR in the state and urged the poll panel to ensure strict compliance with its guidelines for fair and transparent verification of votesPunjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon in a letter to the ECI as well as the Punjab chief electoral officer CEO claimed that the poll officials are collecting information unrelated to the SIR exercise and seeking unauthorised documents from voters and also sought urgent intervention by the polling body and a detailed inquiry into alleged wrongdoingsSome officials are collecting data from electors relating to various schemes of the Punjab government and persuading or inducing them to avail such schemes These are wholly unrelated to the purpose of the SIR exercise the letter highlightedIt states that complaints have been received from various places where Booth Level Officers BLOs are collecting documents unrelated and unrequired for the SIR and hence troubling the genuine electorsThe voter verification exercise in Punjab slated from June 25 to July 24 for mapping 214 crore voters in the state ran into controversy some time ago over Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns appeal to eligible voters to participate in the SIR process as this would help them not only safeguard their voting rights but also ensure that they remain recipients of govt welfare schemesPunjab BJP chief complained that the BLOs are demanding a range of documents from electors including a rent deed or affidavit from the landlord and hence causing undue convenience to the electors stressing that this was putting additional and unnecessary strain on the electors and was also making the process complicated and inconvenientIn a slew of demands he has sought immediate inquiry into illegal gathering of documents disciplinary action against unauthorised activities and directions by the poll panel to the officials not to deviate from stipulated guidelinesThe state BJP unit has also urged the EC to ensure strict adherence to its prescribed guidelines so that the electoral roll revision is conducted in a free fair transparent and citizenfriendly mannerNotably the enumeration exercise under the SIR drive of electoral rolls commenced across Punjab on June 25 with about 25000 BLOs undertaking the survey of households in the stateThe voter verification drive under SIR assumes significance as the state is headed to the Assembly elections slated early next yearIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-bjp-writes-to-ec-states-chief-electoral-officer-flagging-sir-irregularities-693138.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-head-to-delhi-on-july-19-even-if-permission-for-jantar-mantar-protest-denied-omar-abdullah-693139.html Srinagar July 15 IANS Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and vice president of the ruling National Conference NC Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he and his legislators will head to Delhi on July 19 even if permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar is deniednbspThe NC has announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20 coinciding with the beginning of the Monsoon Session of Parliament to press for restoration of statehood to Jammu and KashmirnbspSpeaking to reporters in Srinagar Omar Abdullah said the partys stand on the restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs snatched rights remains firmThere will be no change in our programme Dr Mustafa Kamal also wanted our snatched rights to be restored the CM said He said the party has decided to continue with its scheduled political programmes even when Dr Kamals health deteriorated on July 11nbspDoctors had then told us that perhaps he would not survive Even at that time National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah instructed us that whatever happens we have to continue with our Jammu programme on July 12 If we did not cancel that programme there is no question of cancelling the July 20 protest he saidCM Abdullah said he has already informed the party leaders to leave for New Delhi on July 19 even if permission is not granted for the protestnbspThe Chief Minister said the National Conference would continue to exercise patience while also keeping alternative plans readynbspWe know how to remain patient We will wait but we will also keep our alternate plan ready he saidIn a related development various groups of migrant Kashmiri Pandits have also announced a protest at Jantar Mantar on July 20 demanding that statehood should follow their rehabilitation and not precede itnbspMeanwhile NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has said he would not be joining the NCs Jantar Mantar protestnbspSenior separatist leader and chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq welcomed the move but said it should have included the demand for permanent settlement of the Kashmir issueIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-head-to-delhi-on-july-19-even-if-permission-for-jantar-mantar-protest-denied-omar-abdullah-693139.html Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-govt-set-to-give-final-approval-to-key-budget-proposals-in-july-16-cabinet-meeting-693018.html Chennai July 14 IANS The Tamil Nadu Cabinet is set to give final approval to key Budget proposals and clear the states first full Budget at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on July 16 ahead of its likely presentation in the Assembly during the first week of AugustnbspnbspThe Cabinet meeting is scheduled for 1030 am at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat where ministers are expected to deliberate on the governments financial priorities before granting formal approval to the BudgetThe meeting will mark a major milestone for the TVKled coalition government as it prepares to present its maiden full Budget after assuming office following the 2026 Assembly electionsThe Budget is expected to outline the governments fiscal strategy and policy priorities for the 202627 financial year It is likely to include measures aimed at strengthening welfare programmes accelerating infrastructure development boosting employment opportunities supporting agriculture improving healthcare and education and attracting fresh investments to the stateSince taking office Chief Minister Vijay has been holding a series of review meetings with senior officials across departments to assess the progress of ongoing schemes identify funding requirements and finalise new initiativesThese consultations are understood to have played a key role in shaping the Budget with the Cabinet meeting expected to serve as the final stage of discussions before the document is presented in the AssemblyOfficials indicated that ministers would review expenditure plans sectorwise allocations and major policy announcements before giving their approval Once cleared by the Cabinet the Budget will be finalised for presentation during the first week of AugustThe forthcoming Budget carries added significance as it will be the first comprehensive financial statement of the TVKled government It is expected to provide a detailed roadmap for the administrations governance agenda while reflecting the promises made by the ruling alliance during the Assembly election campaignEarlier this year the previous DMK government presented an interim Budget for the 202627 financial year in view of the Assembly elections Following the change in government after the polls the Vijayled administration is now preparing to present its first full Budget which is expected to set the tone for its economic and developmental priorities over the coming yearIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-govt-set-to-give-final-approval-to-key-budget-proposals-in-july-16-cabinet-meeting-693018.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/keralas-jailed-bjp-councillor-takes-oath-inside-viyyur-prison-693041.html Thrissur July 14 In an unprecedented development in the history of Keralas local selfgovernment jailed BJP leader R Sugathan elected as a councillor to the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation was sworn into office inside the Viyyur Central Prison on Tuesday after the Kerala High Court permitted the oathtaking ceremony to be conducted in jail The brief but historic ceremony was held at around 11 am in the prisons library hall and lasted less than three minutesThe oath was read out by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor VV Rajesh and Sugathan repeated itThe Corporation Secretary and the Superintendent of Viyyur Central Prison were present on the daisThe Corporation Secretary initiated the proceedings and invited the Mayor to administer the oath Reading from the prescribed text the Mayor administered the oath which Sugathan repeated taking the pledge in the name of God before signing the required documentsSugathan is lodged in Viyyur Central Prison in connection with proceedings initiated against him under the Kerala AntiSocial Activities Prevention Act KAAPAHe moved the Kerala High Court seeking permission to take the statutory oath from prison arguing that failure to do so within the prescribed period would result in the loss of his elected officeThe High Court granted permission paving the way for Tuesdays swearingin while directing that the ceremony be conducted strictly in accordance with the law and under the supervision of the competent authoritiesThe event is believed to be the first instance in Kerala of an elected local body representative being sworn into office from inside a prisonThe unusual venue underscored the legal principle that an elected representative unless disqualified under law retains the right to assume office after being duly electedWith the oath administered Sugathan formally assumes office as a councillor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation even as the legal proceedings against him continueRajesh speaking to the media outside the jail said that as per the directive of the High Court Sugathan has been sworn inâThere were two cases against him at a local court in Nedumangadu and he has got bail Then there is the KAAPA case The opposition is free to say anything and itâs their job We will also do our job and thatâs why the CPIM is unhappy said RajeshThe ward of Sugathan is now taken care of by me and there is no unfinished work in his constituencyâ said RajeshSP Deepak CPIM councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation said this has brought disrepute to the corporation and the BJP leadership has to take full responsibility for thisâWe are continuing our protest Sugathan has not taken part in the two previous council meetings and if he remains absent for a third time in succession then he will lose his post The Mayor is delaying the holding of the next Council meeting for obvious reasonsâ said Deepak IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/keralas-jailed-bjp-councillor-takes-oath-inside-viyyur-prison-693041.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-congress-policies-eroded-confidence-of-singareni-workers-kishan-reddy-693051.html Hyderabad July 14 Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday alleged that the policies of successive BRS and Congress governments have steadily eroded the confidence and sense of security of the employees of Singareni Collieries Company Limited SCCL He claimed that Singareni has repeatedly been used as a political tool by previous governments instead of being strengthened as one of the countrys most important public sector enterprisesAs part of âSingareni Bharosa Yatraâ he visited KTK8 Mine in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district and interacted with Singareni workers and their familiesThe Central minister stated that unwavering commitment and hard work of the workers have been instrumental in powering Indias growth for decadesKishan Reddy highlighted the growing anxiety and uncertainty that has gripped Singareni workers over the last decade and emphasised that it is unfortunate that after the formation of Telangana the policies and failures of successive BRS and Congress governments have steadily eroded the confidence and sense of security of the workforceThe Union Minister demanded complete transparency from the Telangana government regarding the utilisation of District Mineral Foundation DMF funds provided by the CentreHe also raised serious concerns over the nearly â¹9000 crore in pending dues owed to Singareni for coal supplied to Telangana GENCO which has placed an unnecessary financial burden on the companyHe claimed that the Centres decision to allocate the Tadicherla2 Coal Block to Singareni reflects the unwavering commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards protecting Singareni safeguarding the interests of its workers and strengthening Telanganas growthHe expressed confidence that when the Bharatiya Janata Party forms the government in Telangana it will further strengthen Singareni ensure transparent governance improve workers welfare and develop the organisation with the welfare and aspirations of its workers at the heart of every decisionKishan reaffirmed his commitment to restoring Singareni to sustained profitability reassured the workforce and their families of his unwavering support He also reaffirmed commitment to securing a stronger more prosperous future for the companyBJP Telangana State President N Ramchander Rao MLC Anji Reddy MLA Dhanpal Suryanarayana and other BJP leaders were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/brs-congress-policies-eroded-confidence-of-singareni-workers-kishan-reddy-693051.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-urges-centre-to-complete-warangal-adilabad-airports-by-june-2028-693054.html Hyderabad July 14 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday met Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi and sought cooperation to complete Warangal and Adilabad airports by June 2 2028 The Chief Minister told media persons after the meeting that they discussed issues relating to the two upcoming airportsHe stated that the Union Minister was extending his cooperation for the construction of these two airportsâWe have set a target to complete the work on these two airports and inaugurate them by June 2 2028â said the Chief MinisterHe noted that Telangana which accounts for 250 per cent of the countrys population contributes 5 per cent to the national GDPThe Chief Minister stated that airports meeting international standards are essential for the states further developmentHe said Kakatiya culture will be given prominence in the design of the Warangal airportâWe are holding the necessary discussions to secure cooperation from the Central government A spirit of cooperation between the Central and state governments will continue with development as the primary goalâ he saidRam Mohan Naidu told media persons that Revanth Reddy clearly mentioned that the Warangal airport would be completed by June 2 2028 which is Telanganas formation day He said if necessary extra efforts would be put in to achieve the targetHe announced that the work on the airport would begin in three weeksAccording to the Chief Ministerâs Office the two leaders discussed design and proposed facilities at both upcoming airportsRam Mohan Naidu had said in April that the foundation stone for the airport at Mamnoor in Warangal would be laid in three months The state government has already allotted the land for building the airportAfter a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Ram Mohan Naidu and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy he announced that an airport for defence will be built in Adilabad which will have an enclave for civil operationsWhile the defence already has an airstrip with 360 acres in Adilabad the Civil Aviation Ministry asked the state government to acquire another 450 acres for building the airportThe proposed airport will be a major facility with a runway capable of handling Airbus A320 aircraft IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-urges-centre-to-complete-warangal-adilabad-airports-by-june-2028-693054.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/expelled-him-from-aap-long-ago-says-kejriwal-amid-criticism-over-ex-councillor-tahir-hussains-conviction-693058.html New Delhi July 14 IANS Facing flak over the conviction of former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in the 2020 Delhi riots case the partys national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday sought to distance himself stating that the convict had been expelled from the party long agonbspKejriwal taking to his X account posted We expelled him from AAP long long back Didnt he join one of chanda chor partys sister organizationHis reply comes on the back of scathing criticism from the BJP which questioned the silence of AAP leaders over the conviction of one of its own leadersTahir Hussain was convicted by a city court on Monday six years after the deadly Delhi riots for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau IB officer Ankit Sharma Hussain and four others were found guilty on charges of promoting enmity rioting assault criminal force and murderFollowing Hussains conviction Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra questioned the silence of the AAP leadership and asked in a presser Why are Arvind Kejriwal Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh silent after the conviction Why have they not come forward and said anything on the matterThe BJPs central leadership while escalating the attack said that the convicted excouncillor was a blueeyed boy of Arvind KejriwalBJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said that AAP leaders including Sanjay Singh and Arvind Kejriwal defended Tahir Hussain to the hilt for their votebank politicsThe nation would not forget that the AAP had chosen to stand with a murderer and rioter for electoral gains he saidShehzad Poonawalla called Hussains conviction an indictment of AAP and CongressHussain has been convicted Satyamev Jayate It is the conviction of the entire AAPCongress ecosystem which was behind these antiHindu riots Poonawalla alleged in a video statementReacting to these charges AAP stated on Monday that Hussain had no association with the party after his suspension from primary membership in 2020 following an FIR registered against himNotably the IB officer Ankit Sharma had gone missing during the communal violence in NorthEast Delhi and his body was later recovered from a drain near the Chand Bagh areaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/expelled-him-from-aap-long-ago-says-kejriwal-amid-criticism-over-ex-councillor-tahir-hussains-conviction-693058.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jpc-on-one-nation-one-election-visits-up-anurag-thakur-says-gathering-nationwide-feedback-692911.html Lucknow July 13 IANS BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said that the Joint Parliamentary Committee JPC examining the proposed One Nation One Election legislation is consulting political parties and government officials across the country to gather suggestions before finalising its report on simultaneous electionsThe committee is currently in Lucknow as part of its nationwide consultations on the proposed electoral reformSpeaking to IANS in Lucknow Thakur said The Joint Parliamentary Committee JPC on One Nation One Election visited several states to consult with political parties government officials and civil society regarding the governments proposed bill seeking suggestions or amendments to improve it The objective is to enable simultaneous elections for Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha across the countryHe said the existing electoral system results in repeated disruptions to governance because of the frequent enforcement of the Model Code of ConductCurrently the repeated imposition of the Model Code of Conduct over a fiveyear period disrupts governance and stalls investments or development projects furthermore the electoral cycle often overshadows other critical administrative tasks as vast numbers of personnel are diverted to election duties Thakur saidHighlighting the differing viewpoints surrounding the proposal the BJP leader said there is substantial data supporting the concept of simultaneous elections although political parties continue to hold divergent opinions on the issueWhile there is significant data supporting the One Nation One Election concept and the benefits of involving so many people in this process political parties hold varying views some fear that national issues might dominate the discourse if simultaneous elections are held and the regional issues might not be highlighted Despite these differing arguments a large number of people support the One Nation One Election initiative he addedThe Joint Parliamentary Committee is expected to finalise and adopt its report during its meeting scheduled for July 17 before submitting it to Parliament for further considerationThe Constitution One Hundred and TwentyNinth Amendment Bill 2024 forms the legislative basis for the proposed One Nation One Election reform which seeks to synchronise elections to the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies across the countryAlongside it the Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 has also been introduced as part of the broader legislative framework designed to facilitate the implementation of simultaneous elections in the Union TerritoriesThe JPC is presently scrutinising both the Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 examining their provisions and seeking inputs from a wide range of stakeholders before submitting its recommendationsBoth Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 2024 and were subsequently referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination Together they aim to lay the legal and constitutional foundation for conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies throughout the countryIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jpc-on-one-nation-one-election-visits-up-anurag-thakur-says-gathering-nationwide-feedback-692911.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nothing-left-for-kejriwal-in-politics-bjp-leader-on-aap-chiefs-religious-remarks-692922.html New Delhi July 13 IANS BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday launched a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleging that the former Delhi Chief Minister has lost political credibility and only turns to religious issues when elections approachnbspReacting to the ongoing political exchanges over religion and the recitation of the Sundarkand Hussain accused Kejriwal and the AAP of exploiting matters of faith for electoral gainsnbspSpeaking to IANS Hussain said There is nothing left for Arvind Kejriwal in politics His credibility has fallen to zero When he was in power in Delhi he and his party worked to loot the city The Sheesh Mahal leader is now in power in Punjab where even their Chief Minister is facing allegations of insulting religious scriptures They have no real concern for religion Whenever elections approach they suddenly start engaging in religious rituals and worshipThe BJP leaders remarks come amid an intensifying political war of words between the BJP and the AAP over issues related to religion and public expressions of faithMeanwhile Ayodhya saint Vishnu Das Maharaj also criticised Kejriwal and several Opposition leaders accusing them of politicising matters connected with religion and the Ram TemplenbspSpeaking in Ayodhya Vishnu Das Maharaj said Akhilesh Yadav has never stood with the Ram Mandir he has stood with the Babri Masjid In my view he admired Babur rather than Lord Ram He also met Mamata Banerjee and other leaders who according to me share similar views Those who admired Babur and Aurangzeb are now claiming to have faith in Lord Ram If Arvind Kejriwal and others continue to engage in what I consider dirty politics then I believe people like them should not be allowed to enter Ayodhya I believe they should be driven away because Ayodhya is a centre of faith while they are doing politics over it Whether it is Arvind Kejriwal Rahul Gandhi Akhilesh Yadav or others I believe they are politicising matters related to faithThe reactions came after Kejriwal escalated the AAPs political attack on the BJP on Sunday claiming that those opposing the recitation of the Sundarkand have demonic tendenciesnbspIn a post on social media Kejriwal wrote Lord Rama had said In Kaliyuga people with demonic tendencies will oppose the recitation of the SundarakandanbspnbspThe AAP chief made the remark while responding to the Delhi BJPs criticism of the religious event further intensifying the political confrontation between the two parties over issues of faith ahead of upcoming electoral contestsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nothing-left-for-kejriwal-in-politics-bjp-leader-on-aap-chiefs-religious-remarks-692922.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-serves-rs-100-crore-defamation-notice-to-omar-abdullah-over-mla-bribery-remarks-692933.html Jammu July 13 IANS The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP has served a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his remarks that the party was offering Rs 2030 crore to MLAs to bring down his governmentnbspOn his party convention on July 11 to observe the 26th death anniversary of his grandmother Begum Akbar Jahan popularly known as the MadreMeherbaan Benevolent mother Omar Abdullah alleged that a senior BJP leader had approached one of his partys MLAs belonging to Jammu division offering Rs 2030 crore a ministerial berth and statehood to defect so that the National Conference government is brought downThe defamation notice demands Omar Abdullahs unconditional public apology and withdrawal of the remarks within seven daysnbspThe notice warns that failure to comply would invite civil and criminal proceedings including a defamation suit seeking Rs 100 crore in damagesnbspThe notice was issued through Advocate Parimoksh Seth on the instructions of JampampK BJP president and Rajya Sabha member Sat Paul SharmanbspAccording to the notice the Chief Minister alleged that BJP leaders had approached one National Conference MLA from the Jammu region with offers of Rs 20 crore to Rs 30 crore ministerial berths and assurances of restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood in exchange for joining the Bharatiya Janata PartyHe had also claimed that a senior BJP functionary who is also a practising Supreme Court advocate was involved in making the alleged offersnbspRejecting the allegations the BJP termed them false baseless malicious and defamatory and asserted that they were made without any evidence with the intention of damaging the partys credibility and public imagenbspThe party has called upon the Chief Minister to withdraw the allegations in writing issue an unconditional public apology within seven days and refrain from making or repeating similar statements in futureThe notice states that if the demands are not met within the stipulated period the BJP will initiate appropriate legal proceedings including a Rs 100 crore civil defamation claim and criminal action under the relevant provisions of lawnbspIt further states that the notice has been issued without prejudice to any other legal remedies available to the partynbspThe BJP has consistently denied the allegations describing them as politically motivated and defamatoryIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-serves-rs-100-crore-defamation-notice-to-omar-abdullah-over-mla-bribery-remarks-692933.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ram-temple-trust-invites-applications-for-ceo-post-amid-donation-embezzlement-row-692934.html Ayodhya July 13 IANS The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of Chief Executive Officer CEO of the temple as the controversy surrounding the donation irregularities deepensnbspThe selected candidate will be responsible for heading the temples administrative management and supervising its daytoday functioningnbspAccording to the notification issued by the Trust interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications by 4 pm on July 18 The recruitment process has been initiated after a selection committee finalised the eligibility criteria and other conditions for the appointmentAs per the prescribed qualifications applicants must hold a graduate degree and possess a minimum of 20 years of experience in administration or financenbspnbspThe Trust has also stated that preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in temple administration or management In addition applicants are required to be followers of the Hindu faithnbspThe recruitment process comes at a time when the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre the Uttar Pradesh government and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on petitions seeking an independent courtmonitored investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations made to the Ram TemplenbspThe apex court has also directed the Uttar Pradesh governments Special Investigation Team SIT to submit a status report and disclose the composition of the investigating teamnbspAccording to the Trust the selected Chief Executive Officer will initially be appointed for a period of three yearsnbspnbspThe successful candidate will also be required to reside in Ayodhya throughout the tenure to effectively oversee the temples administrative and operational responsibilitiesThe selection committee has additionally decided to appoint a Secretary to assist in carrying out the recruitment process and facilitate the appointment of the new Chief Executive OfficernbspThe development assumes significance in view of the ongoing controversy relating to the alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra TrustnbspnbspEarlier on Sunday in an interview with IANS Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra hoped that the new arrangement at the Ram Mandir including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer answerable to the temple trust will continue to focus on the welfare of devotees who have shown no signs of distrust in the systemMisra indicated that it was time to add another layer to strengthen the system for preventing a recurrence of the regrettable donation row He said the CEO will look into the entire state of affairs seeking advice from the general secretary and mandate from the trust with no scope for government interferencenbspThe CEO will be an additional link in the system The hierarchy of the existing system is not being disturbed The trust is supreme and its decisions will be final said Misra over the work profile and powers of an official https://dailyworld.in/politics/ram-temple-trust-invites-applications-for-ceo-post-amid-donation-embezzlement-row-692934.html Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-hits-out-at-gandhis-over-wayanad-says-empathy-measured-by-standing-with-people-and-not-showing-up-before-polls-692859.html New Delhi July 12 IANS The Bharatiya Janata Party BJP on Sunday launched a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi Leader of Opposition LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi accusing them of showing lack of empathy over not visiting the landslidehit WayanadnbspPriyanka Gandhi who is also a Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad is yet to visit the affected regions in the constituency and express solidarity with the victims days after the landslide wreaked havocnbspBJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya taking to X said Days after the latest Wayanad landslide claimed lives and caused widespread devastation neither Rahul Gandhi nor Priyanka Vadra has found the time to visit the affected area or meet the victims Empathy is measured by standing with people in their darkest hour not just by showing up before electionsJust as conspicuous is the silence of their otherwise vocal ecosystem he addednbspA landslide occurred at the AnakkampoyilMeppadi tunnel project site on July 7 As of Sunday the death toll has risen to eight with the recovery of a body believed to be that of Vikram Rana a construction managernbspBoth Rahul and Priyanka though expressed their condolences regarding the tragedy however neither of them have visited the disaster site yetnbspCongress Parliamentarian and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is once again missing in action after aggressively pushing the Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign and other issues against the government a pattern that has become the hallmark of his politicsFor the past 20 days Gandhi has remained completely off the radar He is believed to be on yet another foreign trip with no public images no itinerary and no updates from his usually active social media handlesnbspAs the Monsoon Session of Parliament approaches the question is increasingly getting louder Does the country not deserve to know why its Leader of Opposition repeatedly undertakes secret foreign trips at critical juncturesThe senior Congress leader who was recently supposed to spearhead the Chhatron Ki Goonj initiative aimed at amplifying student voices is nowhere to be seen just days before its flagship eventnbspThe programme in Prayagraj originally scheduled for July 10 has been abruptly postponed to July 19 with no explanation from the partynbspAs the Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled for July 20 Rahul Gandhi has gone completely silent absent from public events offline on social media since July 2 and unreachable for any political engagementThis is not an isolated instance Time and again Gandhi has displayed a habit of spotlighting an issue with fanfare building expectations and then vanishing when followthrough is requirednbspWhether it is major parliamentary sessions or crucial statelevel battles the pattern remains consistentnbspIn Punjab a key border state heading to polls next year the Congress party is crumbling under factionalism yet its national face and youth icon remains missing in action for nearly 20 daysIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-hits-out-at-gandhis-over-wayanad-says-empathy-measured-by-standing-with-people-and-not-showing-up-before-polls-692859.html Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/foundation-of-every-activity-that-takes-nation-forward-is-knowledge-hm-shah-at-opening-of-jp-library-692763.html New Delhi July 11 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library a stateoftheart multimedia and digital knowledge centre spread over three floors that was developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council NDMC and stressed that the foundation of every activity that takes a nation forward is knowledgeDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal were present at the inauguration ceremonyAddressing the gathering HM Shah described the opening of the library as a significant milestone for the national Capital and stressed the importance of reading in shaping both individuals and the nation He also urged the Delhi government to integrate all public libraries under a common network and develop a mechanism to connect schools with themToday is an important day for Delhi as we are dedicating a library in the name of Jayaprakash Narayan A great thinker once said that the future of a nation is not determined by how crowded its markets are or how many industries it has but by how many young people visit libraries he saidAppealing to the youth to cultivate the habit of reading the Home Minister said libraries play a transformative role in personality development and intellectual growthI want to urge the younger generation to become members of libraries As you continue reading over time you will notice remarkable changes in your personality and thinking I say this from my own experience I was born in a small town but we had a library there Looking back I feel fortunate because that library shaped my life he saidHM Shah said that every activity contributing to nationbuilding begins with knowledge and wisdom which are nurtured through librariesThe foundation of every activity that takes a nation forward is knowledge Wisdom and its practical application come only through learning and libraries are the greatest source of that learning Before expressing an opinion one should first read and understand the subject Libraries make this possible he saidRecalling his own initiatives Shah said he had worked to establish libraries in every village of his parliamentary constituency He also appealed to librarians to actively engage educational institutions and encourage students to make use of library facilitiesI request librarians to connect with universities and educational institutions across at least ten Assembly constituencies and motivate young people to visit libraries Reading should become a daily habit he saidThe Home Minister also urged the Delhi government to prepare a comprehensive plan to digitally connect all libraries in the capital and establish strong linkages with schools so that students develop reading habits from an early ageHighlighting the facilities available at the newly inaugurated library Shah said it houses a collection of more than 30000 books and offers dedicated spaces for researchers children and general readers The library also features a modern multipurpose auditorium a research centre childrens zone spacious reading halls and an elibrary providing access to nearly one crore digital books The entire campus is equipped with free WiFiThis is a wonderful opportunity for the people of Delhi They can access nearly one crore ebooks free of cost through this digital platform he saidHe also emphasised the importance of reading Indian literary works and said that understanding the countrys heritage requires engaging with its great writers He remarked that without reading celebrated poets like Ramdhari Singh Dinkar it is difficult to fully appreciate Indias civilisational ethosPaying tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan after whom the library has been named Shah described him as one of Indias most influential freedom fighters and social reformersI thank the Delhi government for naming this library after Jayaprakash Narayan He dedicated his life to the nation and stood firmly for democratic values During the Quit India Movement he escaped from prison to continue participating in the freedom struggle He later founded the Congress Socialist Party promoted the Sarvodaya movement established several ashrams and played an important role in persuading many extremists to surrender and return to the mainstream he saidDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also addressed the gathering and described the inauguration as a memorable occasionToday is a very special day for all of us We are dedicating a magnificent library to the people of Delhi and what makes it even more meaningful is that it has been named after Jayaprakash Narayan We are honoured that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated this landmark institution she saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/foundation-of-every-activity-that-takes-nation-forward-is-knowledge-hm-shah-at-opening-of-jp-library-692763.html Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-hand-over-govt-jobs-to-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-692606.html Chennai July 10 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay left for Karur on Friday morning to hand over government job appointment orders and welfare assistance to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent Karur stampede He is also scheduled to address a public meeting and participate in a series of official government programmes during the visitThe Chief Minister departed Chennai by air and is expected to arrive at Tiruchy Airport before travelling by road to Karur A grand reception has been planned by party workers and supporters along the routeVijay will take part in a roadshow covering nearly 10 kilometres before reaching the Atlas Kalaiyaranga Ground on the KarurSalem Bypass Road where he is scheduled to address a large public gatheringA massive pavilion has been erected at the venue to accommodate the expected crowdAfter the public meeting the Chief Minister will briefly halt at the Government Tourist House before proceeding to the Karur District Collectorate for an official government functionDuring the programme CM Vijay will distribute compassionate appointment orders to eligible members of families who lost their loved ones in the Karur stampede He will also hand over welfare assistance and benefits under various government schemes to selected beneficiariesThe compassionate appointments form part of the state governmentâs relief and rehabilitation measures aimed at providing financial security to the bereaved families The welfare assistance to be distributed during the event includes benefits under several government schemes for eligible recipientsFollowing the official function the Chief Minister will return to Tiruchy Airport by road and fly back to Chennai later in the day Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the visit with around 6500 police personnel deployed across Karur districtSecurity has been intensified along the Chief Ministerâs travel route at the public meeting venue Collectorate and other key locations Police have also implemented extensive traffic management and crowdcontrol measures to ensure the smooth movement of the Chief Ministerâs convoy and the safe conduct of all scheduled programmes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-hand-over-govt-jobs-to-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-692606.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cauvery-water-release-row-ktaka-bjp-warns-of-krs-siege-accuses-cong-govt-of-betraying-farmers-692610.html Bengaluru July 10 Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Friday accused the Congress government of betraying the states farmers by continuing to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu despite a worsening water situation in the Cauvery basin He warned that the BJP along with thousands of farmers would lay siege to the Krishna Raja Sagar KRS reservoir if the government failed to stop the release and convene an Irrigation Consultative Committee ICC meeting immediatelyIn a strongly worded statement Ashoka alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was washing his hands in the tears of farmers while allowing water to flow to the neighbouring state for political reasonsClaiming that farmers in the Cauvery basin were standing in the river protesting against the alleged injustice Ashoka said the state was witnessing inadequate rainfall drying lakes and canals and parched farmlands making the continued release of water to Tamil Nadu unacceptableHe demanded that the government immediately convene an Irrigation Consultative Committee ICC meeting to assess the actual water availability in the states reservoirs and reassure farmersAshoka also urged the government to stop releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu alleging that the Congress government was doing so under a secret understanding with the neighbouring state He further demanded that water be released to lakes tanks and canals across villages to ensure irrigation for standing cropsWarning the government against testing the patience of Kannadigas Ashoka asked the Chief Minister to visit Mandya and witness the anger and anguish of farmers protesting in the riverHe accused the government of prioritising political interests and appeasing leaders outside the state instead of safeguarding Karnatakas farmers and water resourcesIssuing what he described as a final warning Ashoka said that if the government failed to convene the ICC meeting and ensure water for farmers fields the BJP would mobilise thousands of farmers from the Cauvery basin and launch an intensified protest by laying siege to the KRS reservoirAshoka further accused the Karnataka government of reneging on its promises to Below Poverty Line BPL families alleging that the proposed Indira Food Kit scheme had been quietly shelved after months of delays He warned that the BJP would launch a statewide agitation if the government failed to deliver the promised benefits to beneficiariesAshoka questioned Chief Minister Shivakumar over what he termed the governments administrative failure and alleged that Congress had misled poor people with a series of unfulfilled promisesHe said that before coming to power Congress had promised to provide 10 kg of rice under the Anna Bhagya scheme However after assuming office the government failed to supply the additional 5 kg of rice and instead continued distributing only the 5 kg of rice provided by the Centre while announcing cash in lieu of the remaining quantityAshoka further alleged that when the government could not implement that promise it announced the Indira Food Kit comprising toor dal cooking oil and sugar and publicised it extensively However he claimed that the proposal has now been completely abandoned amounting to a betrayal of poor familiesThe BJP leader alleged that the government had failed to finalise the tender process for the scheme even after eight months claiming that internal disputes over awarding contracts had resulted in litigation and administrative delaysHe also accused the government of lacking the financial resources to implement the scheme alleging that the state treasury had been strained by the guarantee schemes According to Ashoka the government was unable to spend around Rs 500 crore every month to provide nutrition kits to BPL familiesAlleging that the scheme had been shelved because of unresolved commission issues Ashoka said the government had deprived poor families of their nutritional entitlementDemanding that the government immediately provide all the benefits originally promised to every BPL cardholder Ashoka warned that the BJP would launch protests against what he described as the governments Uturn and deceptive policies if corrective measures were not taken IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cauvery-water-release-row-ktaka-bjp-warns-of-krs-siege-accuses-cong-govt-of-betraying-farmers-692610.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-govt-defends-issuing-permanent-residency-certificates-says-it-has-constitutional-authority-692645.html Bengaluru July 10 IANS The Karnataka government on Friday while countering charges by Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje has defended its decision to issue Permanent Residency Certificates PRC to people and stated that it has constitutional authority in this regardnbspIt can be noted that the Congress governments notification regarding distribution of Permanent Residency Certificate PRC has triggered a political controversy in Karnataka with the BJP alleging it could be misused to benefit illegal immigrants while the state government maintains that it is an administrative measure within its jurisdictionResponding to the allegations by the BJP Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge defended the states decision asserting that the government had the constitutional authority to frame rules and issue Permanent Residency CertificatesCant the state government frame rules regarding permanent residency We are an elected government and it is our responsibility to govern We issue government orders through the established administrative system We are issuing Permanent Residency Certificates through the government not through the Congress party Kharge saidHe questioned the BJPs objections to the proposal saying I dont understand what their problem is The government has every right to issue Permanent Residency Certificates in accordance with the lawIt can be noted that Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday seeking his immediate intervention against the Karnataka Permanent Residence PRC 2026 on Constitutional and national security groundsShe has written a letter to Amit Shah I write this representation seeking your immediate intervention regarding the notification issued by the Government of Karnataka introducing the Karnataka Permanent Residence Certificate PRC 2026 The notification raises serious constitutional legal and national security concerns that require urgent examination by the Union governmentThe Constitution of India envisages one citizenship for all citizens across the country The introduction of a Permanent Residence Certificate by the Government of Karnataka is contrary to this constitutional framework as it seeks to create a separate category of permanent residents without any constitutional or statutory authority she notedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karnataka-govt-defends-issuing-permanent-residency-certificates-says-it-has-constitutional-authority-692645.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/assam-budget-focuses-on-jobs-infrastructure-healthcare-outlines-10-key-initiatives-692646.html Guwahati July 10 IANS Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Friday presented the 202627 state Budget in the Assembly unveiling an ambitious roadmap centred on job creation infrastructure development healthcare education and welfare while outlining 10 key initiatives to drive the states growthnbspThe Budget presented by Mallabrauah placed a strong emphasis on creating employment opportunities with the government setting a target of providing two lakh government jobsnbspIt also announced that welfare schemes such as Orunodoi Nijut Moina and other key social security initiatives would continue without interruptionIn a major push for aviation infrastructure the state government has set a target of making Guwahati Airport an 80millionpassengercapacity airport significantly enhancing Assams connectivity and positioning it as a major aviation hub in the NortheastnbspThe Budget proposed an investment of Rs 72000 crore in the power sector According to the Finance Minister the investment will support thermal hydro solar and battery energy storage projects aimed at strengthening the states power infrastructure and meeting future energy demandsTo boost agriculture Jayanta Mallabaruah announced an allocation of Rs 4000 crore for irrigation projects in the Brahmaputra valley with the objective of expanding irrigation coverage and improving agricultural productivitynbspRecognising the contribution of tea garden workers the state Budget said welfare programmes for tea tribes and plantation workers would continue These initiatives will focus on improving healthcare nutrition and overall living conditions in teagrowing regionsThe healthcare sector received another major boost with the government announcing plans to recruit 33000 healthcare personnelnbspThe appointments are expected to strengthen district hospitals and improve the delivery of public health services across the statenbspIn the education sector the Finance Minister reaffirmed the state governments commitment to continuing recruitment of teachers in universities colleges and newly established educational institutions to improve higher education infrastructure and address faculty shortagesThe Budget also laid emphasis on enhancing youth employability by introducing skill development initiativesnbspThe government plans to train young people in areas such as artificial intelligence visual effects VFX and foreign languages including English Japanese and Korean to improve their prospects in domestic and international job marketsAmong the key infrastructure proposals Mallabaruah announced plans to accelerate work on roads bridges rail and airport connectivitynbspHe also proposed the construction of Dibrugarh as Assams second capital aimed at promoting balanced regional development and improving administrative accessibility in Upper AssamnbspThe Budget reflects the governments focus on employmentled growth infrastructure creation and longterm economic development while continuing welfare measures for various sections of society the minister saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/assam-budget-focuses-on-jobs-infrastructure-healthcare-outlines-10-key-initiatives-692646.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-hands-over-job-orders-to-kin-of-karur-stampede-victims-says-tragedy-remains-unhealed-wound-692650.html Karur July 10 IANS Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday handed over compassionate appointment orders to the members of families who lost their loved ones in the Karur stampede describing the tragedy as an unhealed wound that continues to weigh heavily on his heartnbspThe stampede occurred on September 27 last year on the eve of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election during a TVK election campaign rally in KarurnbspFortyone people were killed in the incident A Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the tragedy is currently underwaynbspFollowing the incident the Tamil Nadu government announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to each bereaved family while the TVK extended an additional compensation of Rs 20 lakhnbspAs part of the governments rehabilitation measures the Chief Minister visited Karur to distribute compassionate appointment orders to eligible family members of the victimsDuring a function held at the Atlas Arena CM Vijay presented appointment orders to one member from each of the 32 affected families with jobs offered as per the educational qualifications of the beneficiariesnbspThe event coincided with proceedings before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court where a petition challenging the governments decision to provide permanent government jobs to the victims families came up for hearingnbspThe court directed that the beneficiaries could for the present be offered temporary appointmentsnbspAddressing the gathering an emotional Vijay said the pain caused by the Karur tragedy had never left him My heartfelt greetings to all my brothers and sisters of Karur who live in my heart No matter how high a person rises in life the wounds and pain in the heart can never be forgotten I stand before you today after overcoming many hardships and emotional scars he saidThe Karur tragedy caused me immense mental anguish I lost my brothers my sisters and my innocent children in Karur The incident remains an unhealed wound in my heart They pinned the blame on me for the Karur incident but I entered politics for the sake of the people and I am determined to bring a permanent end to such tragedies the Chief Minister saidLaunching a political attack on the Opposition CM Vijay alleged that opposition members walked out of the Legislative Assembly when the term party fund was mentioned He further claimed that corruption worth crores of rupees existed across government departments in the past but asserted that people now believed bribery and corruption in government offices had significantly reduced under his administrationThe Chief Minister also reiterated his governments commitment to fulfilling its election promises He announced that the promised scheme to present a gold ring on behalf of the maternal uncle to newborns on the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister CN Annadurai Arignar Anna would be implemented as pledgednbspThe programme concluded with the distribution of appointment orders to beneficiaries with the government stating that the initiative was aimed at providing longterm financial security to families devastated by one of the worst public tragedies in the states recent historyIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-hands-over-job-orders-to-kin-of-karur-stampede-victims-says-tragedy-remains-unhealed-wound-692650.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/public-faith-in-govt-education-is-crumbling-gehlot-on-84-lakh-student-dropouts-692507.html Jaipur July 9 IANS Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday criticised the BJPled state government over the condition of government schools citing UDISE data that shows a decline of over 84 lakh students in school enrolment across Rajasthan over the past two yearsnbspAccording to the UDISE Unified District Information System for Education Plus report Rajasthan has witnessed a steady fall in school enrolment over the last two academic sessionsGehlot claimed that for the first time in the states history enrolment in private schools has exceeded that in government schools calling it a reflection of the declining public trust in the government education systemnbspIt is deeply concerning that Rajasthan has witnessed over 84 lakh school dropouts in just two years under the BJP government For the first time in history enrollment in private schools has surpassed that of government schools This is direct evidence of the declining reputation of the states government schools Gehlot saidnbspIronically while the number of teachers rose from 78 lakh to over 79 lakh during this period government schools lost more than 93 lakh students due to mismanagement Today it is not just the roofs of schools in Rajasthan that are collapsing the publics longstanding faith in the government education system is crumbling as well he saidBlaming the state government for the decline Gehlot said assigning nonacademic duties to teachers deteriorating school infrastructure delays in repair and maintenance works and the politicisation of education had adversely affected learningnbspAssigning nonacademic duties to teachers the deterioration of school infrastructure stalled repairs and the constant politicization of the curriculum rather than focusing on educational improvement are the causes of this decline When the Education Ministers attention is focused on everything except education such a situation was inevitable he saidDefending the education initiatives introduced during the previous Congress government Gehlot claimed that the BJP administration had weakened reforms that had strengthened public educationnbspThe excellent government education model established by our Congress government including Englishmedium schools has been completely ruined by this governments shortsightedness Chief Minister who is responsible for the future being snatched away from the children of Rajasthan he askednbspAs per the UDISE report Rajasthans total school enrolment declined from 167 crore in 202324 to 163 crore in 202425 and further to 159 crore in 2025 amounting to a cumulative drop of more than 84 lakh students over two yearsnbspThe Rajasthan government had not issued an official response to Gehlots allegations at the time of filing this report https://dailyworld.in/politics/public-faith-in-govt-education-is-crumbling-gehlot-on-84-lakh-student-dropouts-692507.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cm-announces-7-member-panel-led-by-retd-justice-ranjana-desai-to-prepare-ucc-draft-692513.html Mumbai July 9 IANS In a major move towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code UCC the Maharashtra state government has constituted a highlevel committee to draft the framework Making the announcement in the Legislative Assembly Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared details regarding the committees chairperson and its membersnbsp aThe panel has been tasked with studying the matter and submitting its comprehensive report within the next six months The government aims to table the draft UCC bill during the upcoming winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur where it will be presented before both Houses to initiate the legislative process for enactment said the CMA sevenmember committee has been formed under the chairmanship of retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai to chart out the framework for implementing the UCC in the statenbspAnnouncing the panel in the state Assembly CM Fadnavis stated A sevenmember committee comprising legal experts educationiasts and social workers is being formed The committee is expected to submit its report within the next six months Our effort is to take this report and introduce the bill in both Houses during the winter session in NagpurnbspThe committee features a robust lineup of legal administrative and social experts including three retired judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts a constitutional expert a former bureaucrat and two prominent figures from the social sectorHeaded by Retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai the committee includes Retd High Court Justice RC Chavan Retd High Court Justice SG Mehare DK Jain Former Chief Secretary Birendra Saraf Former Advocate General Padma Shri Ramesh Patange Social Worker and Dr Suvarna Rawal EducationistConstitutional ExpertnbspEarlier Minister of State Home Yogesh Kadam informed the state Legislative Assembly on June 23 that the Maharashtra government had approved the formation of a retired high court judgeled committee to submit a report on the implementation of UCC in Maharashtra The UCC will be implemented in the state after receiving the committee reportThe Maharashtra government is positive about the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code The Chief Minister has given his nod to form a committee led by a retired High Court judge to prepare a draft of the UCC Once the report is submitted the UCC will be implemented said MoS KadamnbspThe minister was replying to the calling attention motion raised by Bharatiya Janata Party BJP MLA Devyani Farande over the instances of triple talaq in Nasik districtnbspnbspMinister Kadam said that once the UCC is brought the ban on Polygamy will be included in the same The government is not against any religion nor an individual The UCC when brought will be applicable to every individual irrespective of the religion he saidThe Maharashtra governments move comes after Uttarakhand which was formed in 2000 recently became the first state in the country to successfully implement the Uniform Civil Code under the BJPled government Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami officially enforced the law on January 27 2025 The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly passed the UCC bill on February 7 last year following a draft report submitted by an expert committee on October 18 2024nbspFollowing Uttarakhands lead several other BJPruled states are now actively moving forward to implement a uniform law for all citizensIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/maha-cm-announces-7-member-panel-led-by-retd-justice-ranjana-desai-to-prepare-ucc-draft-692513.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-slam-punjab-government-over-law-and-order-after-moga-police-station-blast-692532.html nbspChandigarh July 9 IANS Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday criticised the AAP government in Punjab over the states deteriorating law and order situation saying the explosion at the Sadar Police Station in Moga was evidence of the governments failure to maintain securitynbspI had already expressed this apprehension that certain forces are on the prowl to disrupt Punjabs peace and todays incident has turned this fear into reality Bittu wrote on XHe said Those who ignite the fire by merely striking a spark and slip away the atmosphere of fear and unrest that ensued from it the entire burden of that damage has to be borne by Punjab and Punjabis no one else suffers any lossA high alert was sounded in Moga district after an explosion rocked the police station on Wednesday triggering panic in the areaOfficiating Senior Superintendent of Police GS Bains told the media that a lowintensity blast occurred and there was no casualty or no major structural damageJoining the issue Shiromani Akali Dal SAD President Sukhbir Badal said The blast at Moga Sadar Police Station has once again exposed the complete collapse of law and order under the AamAadmiParty governmentWhen even police stations arent safe how can common Punjabis feel secure Attacks on police and the public continue unabated while past incidents remain unresolved and pending Enough is enough he the Chief Minister is pushing the state back into dark days Punjab deserves a safe and prosperous future not excuses and terror Badal wrote on XState Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said the explosion is a shocking reminder of the complete collapse of law and order in the state When even police stations are not safe how can ordinary Punjabis feel secure Instead of publicity and tall claims the Chief Minister must answer why crime is becoming so brazen across Punjab The people of Punjab deserve accountability not excuses he addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-slam-punjab-government-over-law-and-order-after-moga-police-station-blast-692532.html Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-infighting-in-state-unit-differences-will-be-sorted-out-punjabs-cong-in-charge-692222.html Chandigarh July 8 IANS Amid wide speculations of discord and infighting within the Punjab Congress ahead of the Assembly elections partys Punjab incharge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday asserted that there was no division or factionalism in the organisation and all the leaders stand firmly behind Amarinder Singh Raja Warring the newly appointed Punjab Congress Committee PCC chiefnbspHe also said discussions with senior leaders including Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa would continue in the coming daysnbspBaghels remarks came a day after he held meeting with several Punjab Congress leaders even as leaders considered close to former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi are yet to meet him amid reports of internal differences within the state unitLast Wednesday the Congress high command announced that Raja Warring would continue as the Punjab Congress president while simultaneously unveiling various party committees for the 2027 Assembly electionsnbspHowever leaders who clamoured for former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for the post of Punjab Congress president are yet to meet Baghel who reached the state to address growing factionalism in the state unit post organisational reshuffle Exclusively to IANS Baghel said A meeting of the PCC was held followed by a meeting with the district presidents Both committees expressed gratitude to the decisions taken by the High Command Everyone congratulated Raja Warring on being reappointed as the Punjab Congress President and extended their best wishesHe further said Meetings are currently underway and will continue There are meetings of different committees and meetings with our various frontal organisations are also scheduled Apart from that I am also holding oneonone meetings with several senior leaders over the next one or two daysnbspRejecting reports of factionalism within the state unit Baghel said the Congress remained united under its central leadershipnbspThere is nothing like that Everyone belongs to the Congress party and we are all part of the same group Here the Congress is one Our leaders are Rahul Gandhi ji and Kharge Sahib Apart from them there is no one else he saidBaghel also confirmed that he had been in touch with senior Congress leaders Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Charanjit Singh Channi and expected to meet them shortlynbspI have been in touch with both Randhawa Sahib and Charanjit Singh Channi over the phone I believe we will meet in the next day or two We will hold discussions on the party committees as well as preparations for the upcoming elections he addednbspThe remarks come amid reports that the internal tussle within the Punjab Congress over the recent organisational restructuring has intensifiednbspHowever the party high command has made it clear that there will be no reconsideration or rollback of the decisionsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/no-infighting-in-state-unit-differences-will-be-sorted-out-punjabs-cong-in-charge-692222.html Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/death-toll-in-wayanad-mudslide-rises-to-four-priyanka-gandhi-urges-people-to-back-rescue-efforts-690183.html KalpettaThiruvanathapuram July 7 IANS The death toll in the devastating mudslide at the Wayanad end of the AnakkampoyilKalladi tunnel road project in Kerala climbed to four on Tuesday even as an intensive multiagency rescue operation continued to trace four people who remain missing beneath tonnes of mud and debrisnbspTen injured persons are undergoing treatment in two hospitals while rescue personnel are racing against time to reach those feared trappedThe massive mudslide also swept away a church and a nearby houseFortunately the house was locked as its occupants had left on a pilgrimage to Mecca while no one was inside the church when the incident occurredA bridge linking the affected areas has been buried under the debris severely hampering rescue operationsTwo excavators are working continuously to clear the mud and restore access for rescue teamsCongress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said all possible efforts were being made to rescue those trapped and that the state machinery was working in close coordinationIn a statement she said Chief Minister VD Satheesan was personally monitoring the rescue operations while teams of the police the National Disaster Response Force NDRF the State Disaster Response Force SDRF and Civil Defence volunteers had already been deployed at the siteShe said the district administration Ministers T Siddique and AP Anil Kumar who were travelling from Thiruvananthapuram local party functionaries and all agencies concerned were coordinating relief operationsExpressing grief over the tragedy Priyanka Gandhi conveyed her deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and assured them of every possible support during the difficult timeOur prayers and hope are with those who are still missing May they remain strong while rescue teams strive to reach them and may their loved ones find the courage to endure this painful moment she saidShe also appealed to UDF workers party functionaries and the general public to extend every possible assistance while strictly adhering to the directions of the district administrationAt a time like this we must ensure that rescue and relief operations are not hampered Everyone should help in every possible way without creating any distraction she saidThe rescue operation continues on a war footing with heavy earthmoving equipment being pressed into service to remove the huge volume of debris and search for the missing personsThe mudslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi where the Wayanad end of the tunnel road project is under construction Preliminary reports indicate that incessant rain triggered the collapse of massive heaps of excavated earth stacked at the site burying parts of the work areaThe incident followed exceptionally heavy rainfall in Meppadi which recorded 226 mm of rain in the past 24 hoursThe area is a popular tourist stop and several private vehicles along with a bus used to transport construction workers were parked nearby when the mudslide occurred Rescue personnel fear that people may still be trapped beneath the debrisAfter chairing an emergency review meeting at the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority KSDMA headquarters here Satheesan said rescue teams are working despite incessant rain severely hampering operationsHe said the authorities had repeatedly directed the construction company to remove the huge quantities of excavated earth that had been piled up at the siteA formal government order to this effect had been issued on June 20 but the company failed to complyHe said that Revenue Minister AP Anil Kumar and Agriculture Minister T Siddique had been directed to rush to Wayanad to supervise the rescue operationsTalking to the media before leaving for the accident site Siddique said preliminary findings pointed to the manner in which excavated earth had been dumped at the tunnel construction siteHe said the initial assessment suggested that the mud had been stored in an unscientific manner despite concerns having been raised earlierThis is not a natural landslide This is a manmade disaster Siddique said adding that the government would examine whether action had been taken after the earlier warningsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/death-toll-in-wayanad-mudslide-rises-to-four-priyanka-gandhi-urges-people-to-back-rescue-efforts-690183.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-entertain-dmk-plea-over-tvk-leaders-remarks-in-karur-stampede-case-690128.html New Delhi July 7 IANS The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK seeking directions to restrain leaders of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna from making public statements that could allegedly influence witnesses in the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe into the Karur stampede casenbspA Bench of Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe expressed its disinclination to entertain the application following which the DMK withdrew the plea with liberty to pursue other remedies available under the lawThis application you are better advised to not press here We are inclined to dismiss this application the Justice Viswanathanled Bench observed during the hearingSenior advocate Ranjit Kumar appearing for the applicant then sought permission to withdraw the application with liberty to avail other remediesRecording the submission the apex court said in its order Heard Mr Ranjith Kumar for applicant He seeks to withdraw this application to pursue such other remedies as may be applicable to the applicant We dismiss the application as withdrawn as per the above termsThe application was filed by DMK Organising Secretary RS Bharathi who had sought to be impleaded in the pending proceedings relating to the Karur stampede before the apex courtBesides seeking directions restraining TVK leaders from making public statements relating to the case till completion of the courtmonitored CBI investigation the plea had also sought registration of an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav ArjunaThe DMK had alleged that public statements made by Aadhav Arjuna who is also an accused in the case and the proposed distribution of government benefits to victims families could prejudice the ongoing investigation and influence material witnessesReferring to a speech delivered by Aadhav Arjuna on July 2 the application had contended that the Minister publicly declared that there was a score to settle and blamed the previous DMK government for the Karur tragedy despite being under investigation himselfAccording to the plea such statements were liable to prejudice the fairness of the ongoing courtmonitored CBI probeThe application had also referred to reports that Chief Minister Vijay was likely to visit Karur to distribute government benefits including compassionate appointments to the families of those who died in the stampedeWhile stating that it had no objection to welfare measures for the victims families the plea contended that the families were material witnesses in the courtmonitored CBI investigation and any direct interaction with them by persons connected with the case could raise apprehensions regarding the fairness and independence of the investigative processThe application arose out of the pending proceedings relating to the September 27 2025 Karur stampede in which 41 people lost their lives and 142 others were injured during a TVK rallyThe Supreme Court had earlier transferred the investigation into the stampede to the CBI under the supervision of a committee headed by former apex court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi after expressing concern over the manner in which the matter was being dealt with and observing that something is wrong with the proceedings before the Madras High CourtIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-refuses-to-entertain-dmk-plea-over-tvk-leaders-remarks-in-karur-stampede-case-690128.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/baruipur-minor-rape-murder-case-west-bengal-minister-meets-victims-family-assures-justice-690130.html Kolkata July 7 IANS West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday visited the family of the 12yearold girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur South 24 Parganas district describing the incident as extremely unfortunate and assuring the family that justice would be deliveredSpeaking to reporters West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul said We came to the victims uncles house where her father was staying Her mother is here this is her original home It is extremely unfortunate I have no words We have come from the Department of Women and ChildWe have come as representatives of the Chief Minister he has sent us We are here to give assurance which the Chief Minister has already given many times that justice will be delivered This is not like previous governments where such incidents happened every day and there was no justiceBJP West Bengal President Mahila Morcha Phalguni Patra said The victims mother is not in a condition to speak It is a very unfortunate incident and such a reaction is natural We have given our assurance and the Chief Minister has also assured that those responsible for this act will face exemplary punishment The government has also introduced a law to curb hooliganism Since such incidents had spread like cancer under previous governments it will take some time to eliminateEarlier on July 6 the Special Investigation Team SIT of the West Bengal Police arrested the prime accused in the case According to officials from the Baruipur Police District the accused identified as Ananda Sarkar was apprehended from the Baruipur Bazar areaPolice officials said Ananda Sarkar had been under suspicion since the beginning of the investigation and was the last accused to be arrested in the case The two other accused Pravas Mondal and Dibakar Sardar had already been taken into custodyAll three accused are expected to be produced before a district court in South 24 Parganas where the prosecution will seek their police custody for further investigationSpeaking to reporters on Monday West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari described the crime as heinous and assured the victims family that the state government would make every effort to secure the harshest possible punishment for those involvedThis is a heinous incident The government is making every arrangement according to the wishes of the victims family We will make every effort to ensure the accused receive capital punishment after a speedy conviction the Chief Minister saidCommenting on the death of a man who was allegedly lynched by an angry mob protesting against the girls rape and murder the Chief Minister claimed that there was a communal angle behind the mob violence Authorities are continuing their investigation into both the rapemurder case and the subsequent incidents of unrest in the areaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/baruipur-minor-rape-murder-case-west-bengal-minister-meets-victims-family-assures-justice-690130.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-hails-delhis-plantation-drive-says-ridge-will-be-transformed-into-citys-green-lungs-690131.html New Delhi July 7 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Delhi governments ambitious plantation drive will transform the Ridge into the green lungs of the city and the environment in the National Capital will get a new lease of lifeThis came as HM Shah inaugurated the Delhi governments ambitious drive to plant 70 lakh trees during a Mega Tree Plantation Drive at 34 locationsDuring this HM Shah planted a sapling in the Central Ridge area which houses the Presidents BodyguardUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Lok Sabha MPs Manoj Tiwari and Yogender Chandolia and Delhi Ministers Parvesh Verma and Manjinder Singh Sirsa were also present during the eventThe campaign is supported by the New Delhi Municipal Council NDMC which has set a target of planting around 600 trees and 50000 shrubs More than 50000 planting pits have already been prepared according to Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh ChahalSpeaking at the event HM Shah said When we move around Delhi the Ridge is visible in many places Thorny babool and various types of poisonous trees can be seen on the Ridge visually they create the impression of a Green Delhi but are not good for the environmentThe Home Minister mentioned that 7784 hectares of the Ridge were notified under the Indian Forest Act in 1994 However the final notification has not been issued in 30 years he saidCongratulating the Rekha Gupta government Shah said Now 5000 hectares of the Ridge have been designated as forest area We will once again ensure that the entire Ridge receives legal protection Through this initiative we aim to restore the Ridges biodiversity conserve its soil and water resources and give Delhis environment a new lease of lifeOver the next three years we will gradually plant trees across the entire Ridge including peepal banyan neem gular arjun and jamun trees that can survive for more than 100 years With this effort we have begun the mission of transforming the Ridge into the green lungs of Delhi he addedLauding Prime Minister Narendra Modis Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative Shah called it a remarkable experiment in environmental balance for our countryAccording to NDMC Vice Chairperson Chahal under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam On Sunday campaign NDMC has completed 31 consecutive Sunday plantation drivesHighlighting NDMCs environmental achievements Chahal had said that NDMC at present maintains 1450 acres of green spaces including six iconic parks 122 colony parks 981 CPWDmaintained parks 52 school green areas 51 roundabouts 14 market gardens and nearly 15000 avenue treesDespite covering only about 3 per cent of Delhis geographical area NDMC contributes nearly 55 per cent of the Capitals green cover making it one of the greenest urban local bodies in the countryIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-shah-hails-delhis-plantation-drive-says-ridge-will-be-transformed-into-citys-green-lungs-690131.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-raids-multiple-locations-in-bengal-in-tmc-funds-case-probes-rs-440-crore-bank-accounts-690133.html Kolkata July 7 IANS The Enforcement Directorate ED on Tuesday launched a money laundering probe into transactions linked to three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress on which debit restrictions were recently imposed following directions from the West Bengal Police which is conducting a parallel investigation in the casenbspMultiple ED teams accompanied by heavily armed Central Armed Police Forces CAPF personnel carried out simultaneous raids and search operations at several locations as part of the investigationSources said one of the premises searched was the office of an aviation company that allegedly provided chartered flight services to Trinamool Congress leaders including former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the partys national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for election campaigns and other official travelThe debit restrictions were imposed last month on the partys three bank accounts which together hold around Rs 440 crore following two separate developments after the TMCs rout in the assembly elections held in AprilMay this yearThe first was a letter from the partys former treasurer and former West Bengal Sports and Power Minister Aroop Biswas to the bank seeking a freeze on the accounts over fears that the funds could be misusedSubsequently MLAs belonging to the rebel but majority faction of the Trinamool Congress legislature party led by expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee approached the West Bengal Police with a similar request They also alleged that the accounts could contain proceeds of corruption and extortionTaking note of the allegations and complaints the police directed the bank to impose debit restrictions on the accounts The original but minority faction of the party led by Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee challenged the move before the Calcutta High Court However the court declined to grant interim relief and did not lift the restrictionsSources said that the ED has now initiated its own investigation into the matter after taking cognisance of the allegations that proceeds of corruption and extortion may have been routed through the accounts bringing the matter under the ambit of money laundering lawsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-raids-multiple-locations-in-bengal-in-tmc-funds-case-probes-rs-440-crore-bank-accounts-690133.html Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-response-on-pleas-challenging-gymkhana-club-eviction-notice-690075.html New Delhi July 6 IANS The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Union government on applications filed by a member of the Delhi Gymkhana Club and the Clubs Staff Welfare Association challenging the Centres show cause notice seeking their eviction from the historic Lutyens Delhi premisesnbspA singlejudge Bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan sought the Centres response and posted the matter for further hearing on July 28 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing virtually for the Centre sought time to file a reply stating that the applications had been served only a day earliernbspAdditional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma also appeared for the Centre while senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Jayant Mehta represented the applicantsThe applications have been filed by Delhi Gymkhana Club member Vijay Khurana and the Clubs Staff Welfare Association in the already pending civil suits challenging the Centres move to reclaim possession of the Colonialera club premisesnbspThe latest development followed a show cause notice issued by the Estate Officer of the Land and Development Office LampampDO after the Union government initiated steps to evict the occupants from the Clubs premises at 2 Safdarjung RoadnbspEarlier the Delhi High Court had declined to grant interim relief against the Centres move to reclaim possession of the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises in Lutyens DelhinbspWhile issuing summons in the civil suits filed by a club member and the Staff Welfare Association Justice Jhingan had refused to stay the Centres communication after SG Mehta assured the court that no forcible eviction would be carried out and that any action would be taken strictly in accordance with law and after prior noticeThe Delhi High Court had observed that there was nothing on record at that stage to indicate that proceedings under the Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants Act had been initiated adding that the petitioners would be at liberty to avail appropriate legal remedies if requirednbspAccording to the impugned communication issued by the LampampDO the 273acre property is critically required for the strengthening and securing of Defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposesThe notice invokes Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed under which the lessor reserves the right to reenter the premises if required for a public purposenbspEstablished in 1913 during the Colonial era the Delhi Gymkhana Club is one of Indias oldest and most prestigious social institutions with around 5600 permanent members and a long waiting listnbspIts present premises were developed in the early 1930s by architect Robert T Russell who also designed Connaught Place and the erstwhile CommanderinChiefs residence later known as Teen Murti HouseIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-response-on-pleas-challenging-gymkhana-club-eviction-notice-690075.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/donation-theft-row-deeply-distressing-shouldnt-be-politicised-ram-temple-trust-chief-690076.html Lucknow July 6 IANS Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Monday expressed deep anguish over the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple and demanded the strictest punishment for those responsible while urging against politicising the issuenbspHe also expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will ensure justice He urged that the matter linked to the faith of millions of Hindus should not be politicised for personal gainIn a statement Mahant Das said I am deeply distressed by the theft of donations from the temple of Shri Ramlalla Sarkar Whoever has committed this sin must face the severest possible punishment I have full faith in the esteemed Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi that they will ensure punishment for anyone involved in this sinful actThis is a matter concerning the faith of crores of Hindus and I urge that no one should engage in politics over this for personal gain he addedMeanwhile the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting later in the day during which members will consider the resignations submitted by the Trusts General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil MishraThe meeting will also deliberate on the ongoing Special Investigation Team SIT probe into alleged irregularities related to temple donation collections and the management of the Ram MandirAccording to a notice issued by the Trusts Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri the meeting has been convened with the approval of Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das to discuss several urgent matters requiring immediate decisions Das is currently hospitalisedAll members are hereby informed that with the permission of the Honourable President a meeting has been convened by the Treasurer on Monday 6 July 2026 This meeting has been called on short notice to deliberate on urgent matters and to take necessary decisions the notice issued by the Treasurer statedThe meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 pm on July 6 at Mani Ram Das Chhavni in Ayodhya Dham Uttar PradeshThe notice further detailed the agenda which is Consideration of the resignations of General Secretary Shri Champat Rai and Trustee Dr Anil Mishra Information regarding the SIT interim report concerning the counting of funds received in the Trusts donation boxes Deliberation on arrangements related to future temple management Information and approval regarding the unaudited incomeexpenditure statement balance sheet and other financial details for the financial year 202526 Other urgent matters with the permission of the Honourable PresidentIt also appealed to all members to be present in the meeting stating Therefore all concerned members are requested to attend the meeting at the scheduled time and venue and contribute to its successEarlier on June 27 Treasurer Swami Govind Dev Giri had formally confirmed through a letter that the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra had been received by the TrustUnder the provisions of the Trust deed the resignations can only be accepted if they receive the support of a twothirds majority of the Trust membersHowever it remains unclear how many members will be present at the July 6 meeting and whether the required quorum will be achieved to take a final decision on the resignationsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/donation-theft-row-deeply-distressing-shouldnt-be-politicised-ram-temple-trust-chief-690076.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-reply-on-gymkhana-club-eviction-notice-pleas-690077.html New Delhi July 6 IANS The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Union government on applications filed by a member of the Delhi Gymkhana Club and the Clubs Staff Welfare Association challenging the Centres show cause notice seeking their eviction from the historic Lutyens Delhi premisesnbspA singlejudge Bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan sought the Centres response and posted the matter for further hearing on July 28 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing virtually for the Centre sought time to file a reply stating that the applications had been served only a day earlierAdditional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma also appeared for the Centre while senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Jayant Mehta represented the applicantsThe applications have been filed by Delhi Gymkhana Club member Vijay Khurana and the Clubs Staff Welfare Association in the already pending civil suits challenging the Centres move to reclaim possession of the Colonialera club premisesThe latest development followed a show cause notice issued by the Estate Officer of the Land and Development Office LampampDO after the Union government initiated steps to evict the occupants from the Clubs premises at 2 Safdarjung RoadEarlier the Delhi High Court had declined to grant interim relief against the Centres move to reclaim possession of the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises in Lutyens DelhiWhile issuing summons in the civil suits filed by a club member and the Staff Welfare Association Justice Jhingan had refused to stay the Centres communication after SG Mehta assured the court that no forcible eviction would be carried out and that any action would be taken strictly in accordance with law and after prior noticeThe Delhi High Court had observed that there was nothing on record at that stage to indicate that proceedings under the Public Premises Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants Act had been initiated adding that the petitioners would be at liberty to avail appropriate legal remedies if requiredAccording to the impugned communication issued by the LampampDO the 273acre property is critically required for the strengthening and securing of Defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposesThe notice invokes Clause 4 of the perpetual lease deed under which the lessor reserves the right to reenter the premises if required for a public purposeEstablished in 1913 during the Colonial era the Delhi Gymkhana Club is one of Indias oldest and most prestigious social institutions with around 5600 permanent members and a long waiting listIts present premises were developed in the early 1930s by architect Robert T Russell who also designed Connaught Place and the erstwhile CommanderinChiefs residence later known as Teen Murti HouseIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-seeks-centres-reply-on-gymkhana-club-eviction-notice-pleas-690077.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dr-mookerjee-left-enduring-imprint-on-indias-educational-political-democratic-journey-vp-radhakrishnan-690079.html New Delhi July 6 IANS Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday paid floral tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the late leaders 125th birth anniversary and said that he left an enduring imprint on Indias educational political and democratic journeyVP Radhakrishnan took to social media X and said Paid floral tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan today on his 125th birth anniversaryA distinguished educationist visionary statesman and nationbuilder Dr Mookerjee left an enduring imprint on Indias educational political and democratic journey As one of the youngest ViceChancellors of the University of Calcutta a member of the Constituent Assembly President of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha Independent Indias first Minister for Industry and Supply and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh he rendered exceptional service to the nation he saidA steadfast champion of national unity and integrity he made the supreme sacrifice in Jammu ampamp Kashmir while striving for its full integration with Bharat His life and ideals continue to inspire generations in the collective endeavour to build a strong united selfreliant and developed India he addedRadhakrishnan further said that Dr Mookerjee sacrificed his life for the unity of this nation such great sacrifices will never go unheededHe said that Dr Mookerjee envisioned an India where every citizen would be equal under a single constitutional framework and that the abrogation of Article 370 was a tribute to his lifelong commitment to national integrationDr Mookerjee was born on July 6 1901 in Kolkata He was a prominent Indian politician barrister and academician and served as the minister for Industry and Supply in the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru CabinetDr Mookerjee strongly opposed Article 370 that gave autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir He saw it as a threat to national unity He visited Kashmir in 1953 illegally and went on a hunger strike to protest the law that prohibited Indian citizens from settling within the state and directing that they carry ID cards Owing to his efforts the ID card rule was revoked but he died there on June 23 1953 under mysterious circumstancesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dr-mookerjee-left-enduring-imprint-on-indias-educational-political-democratic-journey-vp-radhakrishnan-690079.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-lead-event-dedicated-to-syama-prasad-mookerjee-in-kolkata-today-690082.html New Delhi July 6 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a special commemorative programme in Kolkata on Monday as part of the twoyear official commemoration of the 125th Birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Syama Prasad MookerjeenbspThe Ministry of Culture in association with the Government of West Bengal will organise the special commemorative programme at Milan Mela Prangan Kolkata the official said in a statementThe event will also be attended by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal Ministry of Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal and other distinguished dignitariesThe Ministry of Culture had announced a twoyear nationwide commemoration of the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Syama Prasad Mookerjee in 2025The commemoration honours the enduring legacy of the visionary statesman educationist parliamentarian and nationalist leader whose contributions significantly shaped Indias political cultural educational and industrial landscapeThe programme at Milan Mela Prangan will commence with floral tributes by Home Minister Amit Shah and other dignitaries at the residence of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Bhawanipore KolkataThereafter HM Shah will visit Eco Park to perform the Bhoomi Poojan and lay the foundation stone for the proposed 125foot statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee a landmark initiative to honour his enduring contribution to the nation said the statementA special exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of Mookerjee will also be inaugurated at Milan Mela Prangan Through rare photographs archival documents and immersive multimedia displays the exhibition traces his personal journey ideological vision educational reforms and his pivotal role in strengthening Indias democratic institutions and industrial developmentThe commemorative programme at Milan Mela Prangan will feature the mass singing of Vande Mataram followed by a grand musical tribute titled Sur Sanskriti evam Rashtra by Centre For Cultural Resources and Training CCRTThe production will feature 57 accomplished artists representing diverse streams of Indian classical folk and traditional music reflecting Indias rich cultural heritage and spirit of unity said the statementConceived as a musical narrative the programme celebrates Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjees enduring ideals of cultural nationalism national integration education and civilisational values The musical ensemble is directed by Padma Shri Tarun Bhattacharya it saidThe programme will also include the screening of a short film depicting the life and contributions of Mookerjee The programme will also witness the release of a special video showcasing the foundation stone laying of the proposed 125foot statue of MookerjeeThe twoyear nationwide commemoration reflects the Government of Indias commitment to preserving and promoting the enduring legacy of one of the countrys foremost nation builders inspiring present and future generations through his ideals of nationalism public service and unwavering dedication to Indias unity and progress said the Ministry of CultureIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-lead-event-dedicated-to-syama-prasad-mookerjee-in-kolkata-today-690082.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/monsoon-fury-maha-assembly-adjourned-for-the-day-cm-fadnavis-says-govt-on-alert-mode-690085.html Mumbai July 6 IANS The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was adjourned for the day on Monday following an official statement by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressing the catastrophic rainfall gripping Mumbai and surrounding districts The severe weather conditions which have forced widespread infrastructure closures triggered an immediate suspension of the legislative proceedings to allow the government and administration to focus fully on disaster management and relief operationsnbspMaking a statement on the floor of the House before the adjournment CM Fadnavis detailed the staggering scale of the natural crisis The Mumbai Metropolitan Region MMR alongside Thane Raigad Palghar and parts of Pune and Nashik have been battered by continuous extremely heavy rainfall well above seasonal averages The state government has put all emergency apparatus on the highest level of alert Chief Minister Fadnavis informed the AssemblyHe stated that the India Meteorological Department IMD has issued absolute red alerts for multiple districts tracking gusty wind speeds ranging between 70 and 90 kmhour that have already caused widespread destruction including numerous tree collapses and severe structural damageIn an unprecedented move to ensure public safety and streamline communication the Chief Minister announced that the states automated systems are directly broadcasting emergency SMS alerts every three hours to residents trapped in the worsthit zonesWe are dealing with an intense and evolving natural emergency The National Disaster Response Force NDRF State Disaster Response Force SDRF and local civic bodies are deployed in full capacity Our absolute priority right now is preventing loss of life and executing rescue operations said the Chief MinisterCM Fadnavis provided a stark statistical contrast to underscore the severity of the current storm On average Mumbai records about 800 treecollapse incidents over the entire course of an annual monsoon season However yesterday alone 350 trees fell in a single day Today is turning out to be significantly more critical which is why we have officially requested employers to grant Work From Home he added The Chief Minister warned lawmakers and citizens that the metropolis is bracing for severe atmospheric conditions later in the day he saidWind reaching speeds of 70 to 90 kilometres per hour is expected to lash the city after this afternoon These powerful winds will pose an extreme threat to standing trees It is absolutely vital that people remain highly alert and vigilant to this danger he statedGiven the dual threat of continuous torrential downpours and highvelocity winds the state government has issued a strict advisory to minimise vehicular and pedestrian movement on the streets The Chief Minister outlined key safety instructions for residents Citizens are strongly advised to cancel commutes and stay indoors unless an absolute emergency arises he saidDirecting a special appeal to the youth the Chief Minister requested them to refrain from visiting beaches promenades and waterfalls Looking at the severity of the winds forecasted for today I specifically urge the younger generation to completely avoid sightseeing and monsoon tourism he emphasisedThe state administration and civic bodies remain on high alert with emergency response teams deployed across vulnerable pockets of the city to clear fallen trees and manage potential structural hazards as the storm peaks he notedBefore the House adjournment the monsoon fury prompted political confrontation Opposition MLAs staged a massive protest on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan raising slogans against the ruling government over its failure to handle the seasons first major downpourHolding placards opposition leaders shouted slogans mocking the administrations infrastructure claims chanting The government that leaves citizens to die in manholes deserves condemnation and Lost lost the Inframan is lost to protest Mumbais widespread water logging and civic mismanagementFollowing torrential rains in Mumbai and across Maharashtra the opposition demanded a highlevel probe and strict action against negligent officials over multiple rainrelated casualtiesSpeaking on the floor of the House as the monsoon session commenced the Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar highlighted the loss of innocent lives in the state capital Over the last two days alone Mumbai has recorded 12 fatalities due to various raininduced incidents including citizens falling into open manholes tree collapses and a structural collapse in Mankhurd These tragic incidents raise serious questions about the administrations monsoon preparedness and disaster management efficiency Wadettiwar statedHe argued that timely premonsoon surveys of dilapidated buildings tree trimming securing manholes and clear drainage planning could have easily prevented these casualtiesWadettiwar and other opposition members also raised serious concerns over the infrastructure breakdown on major transit routes A massive landslide near the Missing Link project on the MumbaiPune Expressway brought traffic to a complete standstill This is the same project that recently faced criticism over severe potholes Now a major landslide has severely impacted traffic on the Expressway the old MumbaiPune highway and railway operations in the ghat sections leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours the Congress leader addedThe Opposition demanded that the state government immediately release an official statement outlining the ground reality ongoing rescue operations and future disaster mitigation plans He insisted on a timebound highlevel inquiry to fix administrative accountability and penalise negligent officersThe CM and other ministers urged the opposition to cooperate during a humanitarian crisis rather than weaponising natural disasters for political leverage Following the Chief Ministers statement the Speaker Rahul Narwekar announced that the House will be adjourned for the day saying that the present situation can be handled collectivelyMumbai Congress President Varsha Gaikwad targeted the ruling Mahayuti government pointing out that newly inaugurated infrastructure projects such as the multicrore connecting road link have quickly developed dangerous potholes and structural erosion within days of heavy rainMeanwhile the scale of the disaster grew starker on Sunday night when a tragic threestory chawl collapse in Mumbais Mankhurd area claimed the lives of six individuals including five childrenThe relentless downpour has successfully paralysed the states primary economic arteries Traffic on both the critical PuneMumbai Expressway and the old highway has been entirely suspended following a massive landslide near the KhopoliKusgaon Missing Link project where boulders partially buried the carriagewayLocal suburban rail networks and longdistance trains linking Mumbai to Pune have suffered major halts due to heavily flooded tracks in lowlying stations like Sion and Raigad sectorsEducational institutions including all government and private schools across Mumbai Thane and Palghar remained shut Furthermore the University of Mumbai postponed all examinations scheduled for July 6 citing the safety of commuting studentsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/monsoon-fury-maha-assembly-adjourned-for-the-day-cm-fadnavis-says-govt-on-alert-mode-690085.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumars-govt-trying-to-derail-sir-process-three-union-ministers-to-ktaka-ceo-690091.html Bengaluru July 6 Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and HD Kumaraswamy on Monday accused the Karnataka government and Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of attempting to derail the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in the state The NDA leaders alleged largescale violations of the Election Commission of Indias guidelines and added that they would approach the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi if corrective measures were not initiated The allegations were made after an NDA delegation submitted a memorandum to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbu Kumar in Bengaluru seeking an inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rollsThe delegation included Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi HD Kumaraswamy and Shobha Karandlaje besides several senior BJP leaders from KarnatakaAddressing a joint press conference Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi alleged that the Congress government was violating the Election Commission of Indias prescribed procedures by distributing enumeration forms in groups instead of conducting mandatory doortodoor verificationThe state government has taken people in herds like sheep and distributed enumeration forms during the SIR exercise They are also conducting a separate SIR in selected booths under the Greater Bengaluru Authority although they have no constitutional authority to do so Joshi allegedHe accused Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and the ruling Congress of conspiring to subvert the entire SIR process in KarnatakaResponding to Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharges criticism that the Election Commission was remaining silent over the alleged violations Joshi said it was not the Election Commission but the state government that was undermining the revision processThe Election Commission is not sitting idle It is the state government that is attempting to derail the SIR process We have submitted detailed evidence of the alleged illegalities to the Chief Electoral Officer he saidJoshi said the delegation had urged the Chief Electoral Officer to order reenumeration wherever the Election Commissions guidelines had allegedly been violatedThe Chief Electoral Officer gave us a patient hearing and assured us that the matter would be examined We have specifically sought reenumeration in places where irregularities have occurred he saidHe added that if appropriate action is not initiated the NDA delegation would meet the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi on Tuesday July 7We are not making any allegation against the Chief Election Commissioner We are only requesting him to ensure that proper action is taken and that reenumeration is conducted wherever illegalities have occurred Joshi saidThe Union Minister also demanded strict action against senior officials responsible for the alleged violations arguing that action against top officials would prevent junior officers from coming under political pressureDefending the need for mandatory housetohouse verification Joshi said the exercise was essential to verify the existence and eligibility of votersIf enumeration forms are distributed collectively and one family member signs on behalf of others officials cannot verify whether a voter has died or whether the details are accurate he saidHe also questioned the alleged practice of Booth Level Officers operating from mosques and dargahs instead of conducting doortodoor verificationIf a BLO is sitting in a mosque or a dargah how will officials verify whether an individual is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh he askedJoshi further criticised Chief Minister Shivakumar over his reported statement that people whose names were not included in the electoral rolls could lose welfare benefits such as ration cardsThe Election Commission has never said that ration cards or government benefits would be withdrawn if names are missing from the electoral roll Why is the Chief Minister making such statements It appears to be an attempt to create confusion and derail the SIR process he allegedReferring to criticism from the Congress against the Election Commission Joshi defended the constitutional body and said the current system for appointing Election Commissioners had been strengthened through judicial oversightUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy said the ECI was an independent constitutional institution and maintained that the NDA leaders had submitted documentary evidence to support their allegationsWe have submitted a detailed complaint along with pen drives containing evidence of the irregularities that have taken place over the past week The Chief Electoral Officer informed us that he has already conveyed these developments to the Election Commission of India Kumaraswamy saidAccording to him the Election Commission had already deputed officials to examine the complaintsHe alleged that state officials had ignored the Election Commissions guidelines while conducting the SIR exercise under pressure from the state governmentThe guidelines issued by the Election Commission have been thrown to the wind Officials are acting to please the state government he allegedKumaraswamy also accused the Congress of adopting double standards on electoral roll revisionsCongress leaders have criticised the SIR process in other states I want to ask what they are doing in Karnataka For the past three days complaints have been submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer and today we have once again presented evidence he saidAlleging misuse of official machinery Kumaraswamy said the state government was attempting to influence officials and derail the electoral roll revision processThe Chief Minister is merely making political statements while we are producing evidence There is no issue with the Election Commission The problem lies with the state government which is misusing its authority and armtwisting officials to derail the SIR exercise he alleged IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shivakumars-govt-trying-to-derail-sir-process-three-union-ministers-to-ktaka-ceo-690091.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pain-compassion-define-true-spirituality-kerala-cm-satheesan-690100.html Thiruvananthapuram July 6 Calling for a world anchored in compassion rather than conflict Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday said true spirituality lay in embracing those who suffer and offering hope to the distressed as he inaugurated the Vishwa Shanthi Sandesha Yajnam marking the birth centenary celebrations of Navjyothisree Karunakara Guru at the Santhigiri Ashram Addressing a gathering at the Ashram the Chief Minister said the world today was witnessing unprecedented turmoil wars and humanitarian crises making the Gurus message of universal love and peace more relevant than everSpirituality is about standing with those in pain and extending compassion to those who endure hardship he saidRecalling his first introduction to Karunakara Guru through the renowned writer OV Vijayans celebrated work Gurusagaram Satheesan described how the author portrayed himself as a tiny fish that had reached the vast ocean that was the GuruHe said the Guru had opened new dimensions of spiritual consciousness while spreading the ideals of love universal brotherhood and peace through annadanam community feeding humanitarian service and spiritual awakeningDrawing parallels between the devastation caused by the First and Second World Wars and the conflicts raging across the globe today the Chief Minister expressed concern about the continuing violence and said only the Gurus philosophy of universal humanism could guide society out of such crisesHe added that the transformative possibilities of artificial intelligence if guided by humane values could also help build a more peaceful worldSatheesan also recalled witnessing with admiration Santhigiri Ashrams unique tradition of conducting both the Islamic call to prayer Bankku Vili and Hindu worship describing it as a rare symbol of communal harmony and religious inclusivenessThe Chief Minister later called on Guru Sthaniya Shishyapoojitha Amrita Gnana Tapaswini at the AshramThe inauguration also marked the launch of a nationwide World Peace Prayer Campaign which will continue until September 2030 as part of the Gurus birth centenary observancesThe campaign will include peace prayers house visits and a series of social welfare and charitable initiatives across the country transcending barriers of caste and religion to promote universal peace and the welfare of humanity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pain-compassion-define-true-spirituality-kerala-cm-satheesan-690100.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-govt-failing-to-protect-hindus-ktaka-bjp-leaders-visit-murder-victims-family--690101.html Haveri July 6 Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Monday visited the residence of Shivaji Rao Bairoji who was recently murdered at Rettihalli in Haveri district and met his bereaved family while announcing an agitation in Haveri on July 16 â Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was also presentâSpeaking to reporters after the visit Vijayendra alleged that incidents of violence against Hindus had increased since the Congress came to power in Karnataka and urged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to stop political theatrics and ensure protection for HindusâAnnouncing agitation Vijayendra said the BJP would hold a massive protest in Haveri on July 16 under the leadership of former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai against the alleged attacks on Hindus and the state governments handling of law and orderâReferring to another recent incident in Naregal Vijayendra said Lohith Kurubar and his associates were allegedly attacked near a mosque over bursting firecrackers to scare away cattle He claimed that assaults on Hindus had now escalated to murdersâThe BJP leader alleged that the murder of Shivaji Rao who had been running a petty shop for nearly six decades was not a personal dispute but part of a systematic conspiracyAccording to Vijayendra the accused picked a quarrel after allegedly claiming they had paid Rs 500 for goods worth Rs 100 before fatally assaulting Shivaji Rao by kicking him in his private partsHe further claimed that similar confrontations had occurred at the victims shop on three or four previous occasionsâVijayendra criticised the state government alleging that no minister had visited either the family of the Naregal assault victims or Shivaji Raos familyCalling the government insensitive he alleged that it had failed to stand with the victims families and was merely sending the accused to jail without ensuring justiceâHe further accused the state government of pursuing minority appeasement politics claiming it had emboldened communal elementsReferring to the recent murder of a Dalit woman in Yellapur which he alleged was linked to love jihad Vijayendra said no minister had visited that victims family eitherâTargeting Karnataka Minister for Home Priyank Kharge Vijayendra said the minister should focus on taking strict action against those responsible for such incidents in Karnataka instead of commenting on international affairsâDemanding immediate relief measures Vijayendra sought police protection for Shivaji Raos son alleging that he had received threats He also urged the government to provide a government job to the victims sister and adequate compensation to the bereaved familyâVijayendra also objected to the rearrest of Hindutva activist Puneeth Kerehalli alleging that while those who threatened him had not been arrested police had instead registered a false case against him He accused the state government of selectively targeting Hindu activistsâHe maintained that the state government had been elected with the support of both Hindus and minorities and therefore had a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of every citizenâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-govt-failing-to-protect-hindus-ktaka-bjp-leaders-visit-murder-victims-family--690101.html Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pandwani-singer-teejan-bai-passes-away-pm-modi-expresses-grief-690015.html RaipurNew Delhi July 5 Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS in Raipur on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness According to the hospital officials Teejan Bai breathed her last at 315 am on Sunday She had been undergoing treatment since May 27 Teejan Bai was suffering from severe lung infection bloodstream infection sepsis and acute kidney injury The 70yearold folk icon was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Pandwani a Chhattisgarhbased folk singing style involving narration of tales from the ancient Indian epic MahabharataPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the passing of Teejan Bai calling it an irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture In a post on X PM Modi said I am deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai ji Through her grand performances she gave this folk art form of Chhattisgarh a unique identity across the world Her departure is an irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture In this hour of grief my condolences are with her family and admirers Om ShantiBorn in 1956 in Ganiyari village near Bhilai in Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai rose from humble beginnings to become an internationally acclaimed artist She popularised Pandwani a traditional folk art form of Chhattisgarh in which stories from the Mahabharata are narrated through powerful singing and dramatic performanceHer unique style marked by deep emotion and energetic delivery while seated on stage brought this lesserknown folk tradition to the global stageOver her illustrious career Teejan Bai received some of Indias highest civilian honours including the Padma Shri in 1988 Padma Bhushan in 2003 and Padma Vibhushan in 2019 She was also conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995 and several other prestigious recognitions for her immense contribution to Indian folk culture IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pandwani-singer-teejan-bai-passes-away-pm-modi-expresses-grief-690015.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/extremely-heartbreaking-prez-murmu-on-passing-of-pandwani-singer-teejan-bai-690020.html New Delhi July 5 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that the passing of Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai is extremely heartbreaking while adding that her invaluable contributions to Indias cultural heritage will always be remembered Teejan Bai passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS in Raipur on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness According to the hospital officials Teejan Bai breathed her last at 315 am on Sunday She had been undergoing treatment since May 27 Teejan Bai was suffering from severe lung infection bloodstream infection sepsis and acute kidney injury Taking to X President Murmu said The news of the demise of the renowned Pandavani artist Smt Teejan Bai ji is extremely heartbreaking With her powerful voice commanding presence and unique style of presentation she brought the tales of the Mahabharata to life on stage Through her exceptional talent dedication and years of rigorous practice she brought recognition to Chhattisgarhs rich Pandavani tradition both in India and abroad Her invaluable contribution to the dissemination of Indias cultural heritage will remain memorable I extend my deepest condolences to her loved ones and admirers the President addedThe 70yearold folk icon was widely regarded as one of the greatest exponents of Pandwani a Chhattisgarhbased folk singing style involving narration of tales from the ancient Indian epic MahabharataBorn in 1956 in Ganiyari village near Bhilai in Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai rose from humble beginnings to become an internationally acclaimed artist She popularised Pandwani a traditional folk art form of Chhattisgarh in which stories from the Mahabharata are narrated through powerful singing and dramatic performanceHer unique style marked by deep emotion and energetic delivery while seated on stage brought this lesserknown folk tradition to the global stageOver her illustrious career Teejan Bai received some of Indias highest civilian honours including the Padma Shri in 1988 Padma Bhushan in 2003 and Padma Vibhushan in 2019 She was also conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995 and several other prestigious recognitions for her immense contribution to Indian folk culture IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/extremely-heartbreaking-prez-murmu-on-passing-of-pandwani-singer-teejan-bai-690020.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-cm-adhikari-announces-rs-31330-crore-special-assistance-package-for-tea-garden-workers-690033.html Kolkata July 5 West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a Rs 31330 crore special assistance package for tea garden workers in the state mainly concentrated in the plains and hills in North Bengal In a statement issued by CM Adhikari in the morning he claimed that a statelevel committee had finalised the implementation plan for the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana PMCSPY scheme in West Bengal with a total financial allocation of Rs 31330 crore with the aim of transforming the livelihood of the tea garden workers in the stateâWe are committed to the comprehensive welfare development of health and educational parameters of our hardworking Tea Garden Workers of North Bengalâ the Chief Minister said in the statementThe Chief Minister has also provided details of the total financial allocation of Rs 31330 crore and information on the different heads the allotted money would be spent onIn his statement the Chief Minister has outlined that with a focus on boosting educational infrastructure and quality interventions for the families of tea garden workers Rs 177 crore has been allotted for that purposeAt the same time the CM Adhikari added that a Rs 72 crore investment has been allotted to upgrade health facilities and ensure robust medical services in the tea garden areasThe Chief Minister has informed that Rs 63 crore has been allotted to build 321 resting sheds out of which 88 will be in the hills and the remaining 233 in the plainsâThese sheds will be equipped with modern dignified amenities including offgrid solar power clean drinking water comfortable seating arrangements and hygienic ceramicfloored toiletsâ the Chief Minister addedHe also informed that the said assistance package scheme will be operated under the supervision of the state North Bengal Development Department NBDD which will be the executing agency for the projectâThe NBDD will work closely with the State Health Department the Paschim Banga Samagra Siksha Mission and District Administrations to roll this scheme out smoothly Our government remains steadfast in its dedication to the prosperity and wellbeing of the tea garden workersâ the Chief Minister added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-cm-adhikari-announces-rs-31330-crore-special-assistance-package-for-tea-garden-workers-690033.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-earthquake-could-trigger-devastating-fires-across-dhaka-report-690036.html Dhaka July 5 A powerful earthquake in Bangladeshs capital Dhaka could not only lead to widespread structural collapse but also trigger devastating fires through ruptured gas pipelines electrical short circuits and other secondary hazards according to a media report According to specialists fatalities often increase significantly when fires break out in the aftermath of earthquakes particularly in densely populated urban areas where adequate preventive and emergency response measures are lacking said the report published by leading Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily StarEssential utility services including electricity gas and water can rapidly become major sources of danger during a strong earthquake Damaged electrical lines can spark short circuits ruptured gas pipelines can ignite large fires while broken water supply systems can severely hamper firefighting efforts it warnedExperts cautioned that Dhaka remains especially vulnerable because of its dense urban landscape where overhead electricity cables crisscross much of the city while gas and water pipelines run beneath heavily congested roads and residential neighbourhoodsIn the event of a major earthquake these interconnected systems could trigger a chain of disasters particularly largescale fires caused by gas leaks and electrical failuresDuring a strong earthquake one of the most dangerous secondary effects in earthquakeprone cities is fire The Daily Star quoted Mohammad Abu Sadeque former Vice President of the Bangladesh Earthquake Society and Executive Director of the Centre for Housing and Building Research as sayingAccording to Sadeque fires following earthquakes commonly originate from electrical short circuits If a powerful tremor occurs during cooking hours gas stoves can also become a major source of ignitionDuring the night however electrical faults remain the primary cause of postearthquake fires He explained that such fires spread rapidly when underground gas pipelines rupture allowing leaking gas to fuel the flamesSadeque further noted that earthquakes can also severely disrupt water supply systems As pipelines break and water drains away residents often face an acute shortage of water making firefighting operations even more difficult while creating immediate hardship for households without stored waterHe warned that the threat is particularly high in cities such as Dhaka Sylhet and Chattogram where extensive underground gas pipeline networks significantly increase the risk of largescale fires after a major earthquakeSadeque also stressed that fires caused by electrical short circuits can be minimised by installing automatic shutoff devices at the main electrical connection of buildings allowing the power supply to be cut immediately during an emergencyHe added that hospitals depend heavily on earlywarning alarm systems during earthquakes Such alarms give doctors time to pause surgical procedures and safeguard patientsHe also emphasised that equipment such as oxygen cylinders must be securely anchored to prevent them from toppling over during strong tremorsFollowing the recent Narsingdi earthquake Fire Service and Civil Defence Director General Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed Kamal told The Daily Star that besides firefighters deployed across the country a 60member Special Rescue Team has been kept on standby at Purbachal to respond to emergenciesIf any fire station becomes unable to operate due to an earthquake this reserve team will be deployed he saidTo strengthen earthquake preparedness we are training 62000 volunteers nationwide So far 55000 have completed the training while refresher courses are underway he addedAlthough Fire Service personnel receive specialised training in earthquake preparedness public awareness and postdisaster rescue operations the Director General cautioned that an earthquake of extremely high magnitude could still overwhelm the departments existing emergency response capacity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-earthquake-could-trigger-devastating-fires-across-dhaka-report-690036.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-voters-continue-to-outnumber-men-in-manipurs-draft-electoral-rolls-690037.html Imphal July 5 Women voters have once again outnumbered their male counterparts in Manipurs draft electoral rolls which were published on Sunday following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision SIR After the publication of the draft electoral rolls Chief Electoral Officer CEO Arun Kumar Sinha said that with July 1 2026 as the qualifying date Manipur has a total of 1934399 registered voters comprising 993660 women 940446 men and 293 thirdgender electorsThe gender ratio of 1057 in the draft electoral rolls is significantly higher than the national average the CEO saidAccording to the draft electoral rolls the number of newly enrolled voters in the 1819 age group stands at 20442Sinha said that a total of 158677 electors accounting for 758 per cent of the electorate have been excluded after the revision process due to various reasons These include the deaths of 43000 electors 205 per cent 34740 untraceable or absent electors 166 per cent 72473 electors who had permanently shifted 346 per cent besides other reasonsWith the creation of 85 new polling stations the total number of polling stations in the state has increased to 3041Following the completion of the claims and objections process and subsequent verification the final electoral rolls will be published on September 6The CEO said that during the claims and objections period from July 5 to August 4 any elector or recognised political party may file claims for inclusion of eligible voters or raise objections seeking the deletion of ineligible names from the electoral rollsHe said that the primary objective of the claims and objections period is to ensure the inclusion of all newly eligible and leftout voters who attained the age of 18 years on or before July 1 2026 A total of 60 EROs and 84 AEROs will scrutinise the claims and objections received during the stipulated periodAnother key objective is to provide electors with an opportunity to correct errors in their personal particulars and to invite objections against any wrongful inclusion in the electoral rolls the election official saidSinha said the successful completion of this phase was the result of coordinated efforts by the District Election Officers Deputy Magistrates or Commissioners and Collectors of all 16 districts 60 Electoral Registration Officers EROs 84 Assistant Electoral Registration Officers AEROs 317 BLO Supervisors and 2956 Booth Level Officers BLOs deployed across 2956 polling stations with support from volunteersField representatives of all 10 recognised political parties including their district presidents also actively participated in the exercise with as many as 6363 Booth Level Agents BLAs appointed by them the CEO notedHe said âAt the beginning of the SIR process Manipur had only 5003 BLAs The increased number of BLAs reflects the active participation of political parties and their representatives in this important electoral exerciseâThe BLOs carried out housetohouse visits to all existing electors to distribute Enumeration Forms followed by at least three rounds of visits to collect the completed formsThe BLAs also made dedicated efforts to ensure that no eligible elector was left out Sinha saidCoordination meetings were held by all 2956 BLOs with their respective BLAs to ensure thorough field verification of absent shifted deceased and duplicate electors Help desks were set up at the offices of the Chief Electoral Officer and all 16 District Election Officers DEOs to assist electors in filling out the Enumeration Forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-voters-continue-to-outnumber-men-in-manipurs-draft-electoral-rolls-690037.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-holds-meet-with-nda-alliance-partners-renews-focus-on-mission-up-2027-690040.html Lucknow July 5 IANS The Bharatiya Janata Party BJP national president Nitin Nabin met with NDAs alliance partners and various senior leaders in the state during the weekend as part of the partys extensive outreach mission in pollbound Uttar PradeshNitin Nabin met a host of leaders in Lucknow over the past two days including those from NDAs allies and also the partys own former presidents in the state The meeting was purportedly centred around strengthening the BJPled alliance expanding its organisational base and ensuring the alliances return to power for a third consecutive term in the stateNabin asserted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath the BJP would form the government for a third consecutive term with a massive majority in 2027 breaking all previous electoral recordsHe also voiced confidence that the BJP would secure an even bigger victory in 2027 than in the past and said that the alliance would retain power in the state with a thumping majority highlighting the BJPs focus on strengthening coordination among alliesHe stated that the BJP and all NDA allies are working with the resolve to transform Uttar Pradesh into an Uttam Pradesh emphasising that since 2017 both the central and state governments have undertaken unprecedented work in the areas of development good governance and law and orderOur leaders Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have worked for the people with a spirit of service We are fully confident that in the 2027 Assembly elections the NDA alliance will form the government with a thumping majority he remarkedTargeting Samajwadi Partys PDA campaign he said that the Opposition seeks to mislead the public through castebased politics and false promises but the people of the state have now understood these strategiesEarlier he also met with litterateurs and artists at the Hazratganj residence of Padma Shri awardee and writer Vidya Bindu SinghOn a twoday visit to Lucknow the BJP chief started his day by meeting former BJP presidents of the state at tea where they discussed and deliberated upon the 2027 Assembly election strategy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-holds-meet-with-nda-alliance-partners-renews-focus-on-mission-up-2027-690040.html Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-court-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-in-2020-riots-conspiracy-case-689865.html New Delhi July 4 IANS A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on the regular bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riotsnbspThe Karkardooma Court reserved its verdict after hearing arguments on the bail applications filed by the two accusednbspKhalid and Imam have sought regular bail in the case registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and other penal provisionsnbspLast month the court had issued notice on their bail applications and directed the Delhi Police to file its responseIn his plea Imam contended that despite the passage of more than six months since the Supreme Court rejected his bail application in January there has been no meaningful progress in the trialnbspHe submitted that arguments on the question of framing of charges are yet to conclude and that he has remained behind bars for nearly six years in the casenbspKhalid has also sought regular bail before the trial court Both applications were heard together Earlier this year the Supreme Court dismissed the bail pleas of Khalid and Imam holding that the prosecution material disclosed prima facie grounds attracting the statutory embargo on the grant of bail under Section 43D5 of the UAPAAt the same time the apex court granted bail to five other accused in the case Gulfisha Fatima Meeran Haider Shifa Ur Rehman Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab AhmednbspMore recently the Supreme Court granted six months interim bail to Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi while referring to a larger Bench the question of whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can justify the grant of bail despite the restrictions contained in Section 43D5 of the UAPAnbspObserving that different Benches of the apex court had expressed divergent views on the interpretation of the threejudge Bench ruling in Union of India vs KA Najeeb a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale directed the registry to place the matter before the Chief Justice of India CJI for constituting an appropriate BenchThe order came after Additional Solicitor General SV Raju appearing for the Delhi Police argued that there appeared to be a divergence in the manner in which coordinate Benches of the Supreme Court were applying the KA Najeeb judgment while dealing with bail pleas under stringent statutes such as the UAPA and the NIA ActnbspThe Justice Aravind Kumarled Bench also took note of the subsequent judgment in Syed Iftikhar Andrabi vs National Investigation Agency NIA case where another coordinate Bench expressed reservations over certain aspects of the ruling that had denied bail to Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy casenbspWithout commenting on the merits of the prosecutions case the apex court granted interim bail to Ahmed and Saifi for six months observing that they had undergone substantial incarceration and that the trial was not likely to conclude in the immediate futureIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-court-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-in-2020-riots-conspiracy-case-689865.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-governments-deliver-projects-not-just-promises-pm-modi-at-pachpadra-refinery-inauguration-689867.html Jaipur July 4 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the countrys most modern integrated refinerycumpetrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Rajasthans Balotra district asserting that BJPled governments believe in completing projects rather than merely announcing themnbspAfter inaugurating the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport earlier in the day the Prime Minister arrived at the Pachpadra refinery around 12 noon He inspected the refinerys stateoftheart control room interacted with engineers and technical experts and gathered detailed information about its operations before dedicating the project to the nationDuring the programme the Prime Minister also virtually laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase 2nbspAddressing a large public gathering PM Modi said the massive turnout despite the scorching heat reflected peoples faith in the BJP governmentnbspThe gathering of such a large number of people in this scorching heat demonstrates the immense faith you have in the efforts of the BJP government I am indebted to the soil of Rajasthan for this support he saidHighlighting the significance of the refinery project the Prime Minister said the inauguration marked another major step towards building a developed and selfreliant IndianbspToday from this very land of Rajasthan India has taken a giant leap towards becoming a developed and selfreliant nation This day bears witness to the fact that BJP governments do not merely lay foundation stones and leave projects unfinished we work day and night to bring them to completion PM Modi saidnbspReferring to the fire accident that had delayed the refinerys inauguration earlier this year the Prime Minister praised the engineers and workers for restoring operations in record timeCompleting the work so rapidly following the accident at the refinery two months ago is a testament to hard work Everyone has shown that no matter how daunting the challenge New India neither wavers from its resolve nor slows its pace he saidnbspThe Prime Minister also spoke about Indias energy security noting that the country successfully navigated global challenges arising from geopolitical tensionsnbspConflicts in West Asia had triggered the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century Yet Indias steadfast resolve ensured that even this massive crisis was mitigated During this period India utilised its resources effectively PM Modi saidnbspThe refinery developed at Pachpadra with an investment of over Rs 79000 crore is expected to significantly strengthen Indias energy infrastructure while generating largescale industrial and employment opportunities in western RajasthanIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-governments-deliver-projects-not-just-promises-pm-modi-at-pachpadra-refinery-inauguration-689867.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-rajasthan-gujarat-today-launch-rs-106-lakh-crore-projects-lay-jaipur-metro-phase-2-foundation-689872.html New Delhi July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of major infrastructure and development projects spanning aviation urban transport energy and semiconductors During the daylong tour he will launch projects worth around Rs 106 lakh crore in Rajasthan lay the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase2 and inaugurate one of Indiaâs first semiconductor assembly and testing facilities in GujaratAt approximately 1045 AM the Prime Minister will inaugurate the terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launch a revised aviation scheme in Jodhpur Subsequently around 1200 PM he will visit Balotra where he will dedicate inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth approximately Rs 106 lakh crore He will also address a public meeting on the occasionPrime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Jaipur Metro Rail Project Phase2 during the inauguration ceremony of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL Refinery at Pachpadra in Rajasthanâs Balotra government officials saidThe ambitious metro expansion is expected to significantly enhance urban mobility by connecting Jaipurâs major industrial commercial and residential areasThe Rs 13037crore project will develop a 41km NorthSouth Metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod providing seamless connectivity to key destinations including Sitapura Industrial Area Vishwakarma Industrial Area VKIA Jaipur International Airport Tonk Road Sawai Man Singh Hospital Sawai Man Singh Stadium the Collectorate Jaipur Railway Station Ambabari and Vidyadhar NagarThe Phase2 corridor will comprise 36 metro stations creating a modern mass transit system that links Jaipurâs expanding industrial hubs with major residential and commercial centresThe project will be implemented by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited RMRCL a 5050 joint venture between the Union government and the Rajasthan governmentFollowing this the Prime Minister will visit Gujarat where he will inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test OSAT plant located in Sanand Ahmedabad marking the commencement of commercial production at one of Indiaâs first semiconductor assembly and testing plants developed under the âIndia Semiconductor MissionâAccording to the Prime Ministerâs Office he will arrive in Sanand at around 430 PM after completing engagements in Rajasthan and will address a gathering following the inaugurationThe CG Semi OSAT facility has been developed with an investment of more than Rs 7500 crore and is among the first four semiconductor projects approved under the MissionThe facility is designed to provide endtoend semiconductor assembly and testing services including wafer sorting assembly testing package design failure analysis test programme development product characterisation and logistics support IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-rajasthan-gujarat-today-launch-rs-106-lakh-crore-projects-lay-jaipur-metro-phase-2-foundation-689872.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/swami-vivekanandas-intellect-inspiring-thoughts-continue-to-guide-millions-of-youth-even-today-pm-modi-689880.html New Delhi July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to philosopher and monk Swami Vivekananda on his Nirvana Day saying that he offers him millions of salutations The Prime Minister said Swami Vivekanandas intellect and inspiring thoughts continue to guide millions of young people even today PM Modi took to social media X and said On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jis Nirvana Day I offer him millions of salutations His contribution to giving global recognition to Indian culture spirituality and national consciousness is unparalleled His intellect and inspiring thoughts continue to guide millions of youth even today His spiritual messages will keep providing the nation with new energy and direction in realizing the resolve to build a developed IndiaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also paid humble tributes and said Swami Vivekananda who reintroduced the world to Vedanta philosophy and the Indian tradition of knowledge kindled the spirit of character building and patriotism among the youth He sounded the clarion call for a cultural renaissance across the length and breadth of the country and gave an organized form to spirituality and service by establishing the Ramakrishna Mission His thoughts and ideals will continue to inspire the youth towards nationbuilding I pay my humble tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the day of his passingDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said On the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jis Nirvana Day humble tributes and countless salutations to him Swami Vivekananda Ji bestowed a new identity upon the glorious tradition of Indian culture spirituality and eternal ideology on the global stage He delivered the message of patriotism social service moral development and character building He believed that empowered cultured and selfconfident citizens are the greatest strength of a nation The thoughts of Swami Vivekananda Ji continuously inspire us to build a prosperous selfreliant and developed IndiaSwami Vivekananda born as Narendranath Datta on January 12 1863 was an Indian Hindu monk philosopher author religious teacher and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna He is regarded as one of the most influential spiritual leaders of modern India and played a pivotal role in introducing Indian philosophy and Vedanta to the Western worldHis inspiring personality earned him widespread admiration in both India and the United States during the closing years of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth centurySwami Vivekananda represented Hinduism at the Worlds Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893 during the Worlds Columbian Exposition His iconic opening words Sisters and Brothers of America received a standing ovation from the audience and brought him international recognition Following his historic address he was invited to deliver lectures across the United States and EuropeMany Vedanta Societies established in the West during the early twentieth century trace their origins to Vivekanandas teachings or to those who were inspired by his lectures between 1893 and 1900After returning to India from his first visit to the West Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Order at Belur near Kolkata in 1898 During his subsequent visit to the United States he was accompanied by his fellow monk Swami TuriyanandaOther disciples of Sri Ramakrishna including Swamis Saradananda and Abhedananda later continued his mission by teaching Vedanta extensively in different parts of the worldA towering spiritual figure with remarkable intellect Swami Vivekananda was also a prolific writer and poet He composed poems and hymns in Bengali English and Sanskrit many of which continue to be sung at Vedanta centres worldwideFar ahead of his time he strongly encouraged women and people from the West not only to study and practise Vedanta but also to take leadership roles in spreading its teachingsSwami Vivekananda passed away on July 4 1902 at the age of 39 He attained Mahasamadhi in the evening while meditating in his room at Belur Math near Kolkata IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/swami-vivekanandas-intellect-inspiring-thoughts-continue-to-guide-millions-of-youth-even-today-pm-modi-689880.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-to-unveil-projects-worth-rs-106-lakh-crore-including-refinery-jodhpur-airport-terminal-and-jaipur-metro-phase-2-689886.html Jaipur July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a landmark visit to Rajasthan on Saturday where he will inaugurate dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 106 lakh crore spanning infrastructure transport energy railways aviation urban mobility and renewable energy The Prime Ministers visit covers Jodhpur Balotra Jaipur and the Bikaner region with key highlights including the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport the launch of the revised UDAN scheme the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase 2 railway projects solar power initiatives and the distribution of government job appointment letters to thousands of youthThe projects are expected to significantly enhance connectivity industrial growth employment generation and public infrastructure across RajasthanPM Modis MinutebyMinute Schedule is as following 1045 AM Arrival at Jodhpur Airport by special aircraft 1100 AM Inauguration of the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launch of the revised UDAN scheme 1120 AM Departure by helicopter for Pachpadra Balotra 1215 PM Arrival at the HPCL Refinery control room plantation of a sapling and inspection of the refinery complex 1245 PM Arrival at the main public event venue 1252 PM Screening of a short film on the theme Viksit Rajasthan 115 PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a massive public gathering 145 PM Departure from Balotra for Jodhpur 240 PM Arrival at Jodhpur Airport 245 PM Departure for Sanand Ahmedabad GujaratPrime Minister Modi will inaugurate the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport developed at a cost of Rs 480 crore Spread across more than 23000 square metres the terminal can handle 2 million passengers annually Inspired by Rajasthans royal architecture the terminal features traditional arches and jharokhas while meeting 5star GRIHA green building standards making it energyefficient and environmentally sustainableThe Prime Minister will also launch the revised UDAN scheme backed by an allocation of Rs 28840 crore aimed at expanding regional air connectivity over the next decade The scheme includes operationalising 100 new or underutilised airports and developing 200 helipads in remote areasThe Prime Minister will dedicate the Pachpadra RefinerycumPetrochemical Complex in Balotra to the nation Developed as a joint venture between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan with an investment of over Rs 79450 crore the project has an annual refining capacity of 9 MMTPABesides strengthening Indias energy security the refinery is expected to catalyse the development of petrochemical and plastic industries in western Rajasthan while creating thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities To strengthen urban transport in the state capital PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the â¹13000crore Jaipur Metro Phase 2 projectThe 41km NorthSouth corridor will connect Prahladpura to Todi Mod through 36 stations covering major commercial and residential hubs including Sitapura Industrial Area VKI Industrial Area Jaipur Airport Tonk Road SMS Hospital and Vidyadhar NagarThe project is expected to reduce travel time and improve public transport for lakhs of commuters The Prime Minister will dedicate railway doubling projects worth â¹900 crore including ChuruSadulpur 58 km and ChuruRatangarh 46 km He will also inaugurate the fourlaning of the KarwarDangiyawas section of the Jodhpur Ring Road developed at a cost of â¹740 crore to ease traffic congestion around JodhpurAs part of Rajasthans clean energy expansion PM Modi will dedicate SJVNs 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project worth â¹5500 crore and NHPCs 300 MW Karnisar Solar Power PlantBoth projects use indigenous solar modules The Prime Minister will also inaugurate power transmission projects worth Rs 1900 crore and lay the foundation stone for a 530km transmission network strengthening evacuation of renewable power and enhancing the states electricity infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-to-unveil-projects-worth-rs-106-lakh-crore-including-refinery-jodhpur-airport-terminal-and-jaipur-metro-phase-2-689886.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-satheesan-floors-pinarayi-vijayan-in-debut-kerala-assembly-session-689890.html Thiruvananthapuram July 4 The curtain has come down on the first session of Keralas newlyelected Assembly with an outcome few had predicted Contrary to expectations Chief Minister VD Satheesan emerged as the clear political winner while Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan who had dominated the House for a decade as an unchallenged Chief Minister struggled to make an impact from the Opposition benches For nearly ten years Vijayan towered over Assembly proceedings Neither the Opposition led by Ramesh Chennithala during his first term nor later by Satheesan could consistently unsettle himThe change in roles however appears to have dramatically altered the political equationIn his maiden session as Leader of the Opposition the 82yearold veteran found many of his interventions blunted with several Opposition strategies ending up strengthening the governments position insteadThe contrast has been striking CM Satheesan despite completing over 25 uninterrupted years in the Assembly without ever serving as a minister before assuming the Chief Ministers Office displayed a firm grasp of legislative procedure and political strategyTime and again he turned Opposition attacks into opportunities to put the Left Democratic Front LDF on the defensiveInternal disarray within the LDF compounded the Oppositions difficultiesThe unresolved dispute between the CPIM and the CPI over the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition has prevented even meetings of the LDF legislature party during the Assembly sessionThe lack of coordination has left the Opposition without a coherent floor strategyThe setbacks came in quick successionCPI leader K Rajans attempt to corner the government by displaying a bottle of muddy water claiming police had sprayed protesters with it collapsed after it emerged that the sample had been collected from a roadside potholeThe episode became a source of embarrassment rather than political ammunitionThe confusion resurfaced during the debate on the Finance Bill incorporating tax concessions for lowalcohol beveragesThe Opposition accused the government of surreptitiously inserting the provision into the BillBut the Treasury benches countered by pointing out that the Business Advisory Committee which included both Pinarayi Vijayan and K Rajan had itself cleared the Bill for direct consideration without referring it to the Subject CommitteeSatheesan then delivered perhaps the sessions most effective rebuttal reminding the House that an identical legislative route had been adopted by the previous LDF government under former Finance Minister KN BalagopalThe argument effectively neutralised the Oppositions chargeSenior leaders within the Opposition privately admit that inadequate preparation tactical miscalculations and persistent internal divisions have repeatedly squandered opportunities to corner the governmentIf the opening session is any indication Keralas political script has undergone a dramatic reversal with the once invincible Pinarayi Vijayan finding himself on unfamiliar ground and Satheesan firmly setting the tone of the new AssemblyIn the 140member Assembly the UF has 102 the Left 35 and the BJP three members IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-satheesan-floors-pinarayi-vijayan-in-debut-kerala-assembly-session-689890.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-farmers-forced-to-protest-repeatedly-govt-itself-will-stumble-warns-karnataka-bjp-689894.html Bengaluru July 4 Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Saturday alleged that the Karnataka government was adopting an antifarmer approach and warned that if growers continue to be harassed and repeatedly forced onto the streets the government itself would face the consequences In a statement Ashoka alleged that the government had once again demonstrated its antigrower mindset by pushing already distressed farmers reeling under droughtlike conditions and acute water scarcity back onto the streets instead of addressing their grievancesReferring to the ongoing farmers protest in Mandya he said the agitation demanding the release of water from the Krishnaraja Sagar KRS reservoir into irrigation canals to save standing crops had exposed the governments complete failureAshoka said the situation had become so dire that farmers were cooking and eating meals on the BengaluruâMysuru Highway while staging their protest to demand their rightful share of irrigation water He questioned whether Karnataka had ever witnessed such an insensitive governmentHe also criticised the police action against protesters alleging that more than 100 farmers were detained when they attempted to lay siege to the office of the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Is arrest and intimidation the governments answer to farmers asking for water he askedThe BJP leader further claimed that thousands of acres of crops including sugarcane in the KRS command area were drying up due to the lack of irrigation water putting farmers livelihoods and the future of their families at riskAddressing Chief Minister D K Shivakumar Ashoka said forcing farmers to take to the streets was not governance He urged the government to immediately release water from the KRS reservoir into irrigation canals to save standing cropsHe further demanded that if crop losses become inevitable the government should provide compensation of Rs 50000 per acre to every farmer affected during the current monsoon seasonAshoka also warned the government against testing the patience of farmers saying that no government which ignores the tears and anger of the farming community can escape the verdict of the peopleAshoka further criticised the state government over the poor condition of a school in Davanagere district alleging that it reflected the overall state of government schools across KarnatakaAccording to Ashoka the Jagalur town government school has more than 600 students including over 300 girl students However the toilets have reportedly been locked because of a lack of water supply and poor maintenance forcing girl students to use open spaces beside the school compoundHe further alleged that although lakhs of rupees had been spent on constructing the toilets they remained unusable Where has all that money gone Has it ended up in the pockets of ministers legislators officials and contractors he askedAshoka also claimed that rainwater leaks into classrooms during the monsoon and that window panes are broken forcing children to attend classes in unsafe conditionsAddressing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar whom he referred to as an educationist by choice Ashoka urged him to immediately visit the school in Jagalur and direct the district incharge minister to provide the necessary basic infrastructureHe also demanded that the government appoint a fulltime Education Minister without further delay and bring greater urgency to what he described as an administration that had failed to take off even after a month in office IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/if-farmers-forced-to-protest-repeatedly-govt-itself-will-stumble-warns-karnataka-bjp-689894.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/venugopal-faction-unhappy-over-cm-satheesans-control-over-govt-in-kerala-urgent-party-meeting-sought-689901.html Thiruvananthapuram July 4 The ruling Congress in Kerala appears headed for yet another round of bitter factional infighting with simmering discontent over Chief Minister VD Satheesans style of governance spilling into the open and threatening to overshadow the UDF governments early weeks in office The latest flashpoint comes amid growing allegations from a section of the Congress that major policy and administrative decisions are being taken without consulting the party organisationLeaders aligned with All India Congress Committee AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal have openly questioned the state governments functioning demanding an urgent meeting of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee KPCC leadership to discuss issues that surfaced during the just concluded Assembly sessionFactional feuds have long been the defining feature of Congress politics with one generation of leaders replacing another but internal rivalries remaining constantThe present power centres revolve around Chief Minister Satheesan and Venugopal while senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala continues to command a smaller but independent support baseThe rivalry between Satheesan and Venugopal is particularly significantThe last major power struggle ended with Satheesan outmanoeuvring Venugopal for the Chief Ministers postPolitical observers now believe the balance of power has tilted even further in Satheesans favour after his widely appreciated performance on the floor of the Kerala Assembly and his confident handling of government affairs despite having no prior administrative experience beyond serving as an MLA for nearly 25 yearsHis growing stature however has unsettled sections of the Venugopal faction which fears that Satheesan could emerge as the undisputed centre of power in both the state government and the Congress unless checked nowAmong the grievances being raised are the appointments of the State Election Commissioner and the Devaswom Pleader besides the controversial Finance Bill provision permitting lowalcohol beverages all of which are alleged to have bypassed party forumsIronically while the Opposition targeted the state government over these decisions in the Kerala Assembly Congress leaders claim many of them were themselves unaware of the decisions beforehandThe tussle also has an organisational dimensionWith KPCC President Sunny Joseph now serving in the state Cabinet the Congress effectively lacks a fulltime state organisational ChiefVenugopals faction is believed to be keenly watching the selection of the next KPCC President and the impending appointments to state corporations and boards viewing them as opportunities to curb Satheesans growing influenceEven as the pressure mounts the chief Minister has made it clear that he will not permit undue interference in the daytoday functioning of the state governmentHis uncompromising stand has only sharpened tensions setting the stage for what could be a stormy KPCC leadership meeting in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/venugopal-faction-unhappy-over-cm-satheesans-control-over-govt-in-kerala-urgent-party-meeting-sought-689901.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-improve-connectivity-generate-employment-ministers-on-pm-modi-inaugurating-projects-in-rajasthan-689907.html Jodhpur July 4 Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu and Rajasthan Ministers on Saturday hailed the inauguration of Jodhpur airports new terminal building and the Pachpadra refinery by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which they said will improve its connectivity with other cities and provide employment opportunities for youth in Rajasthan Addressing reporters Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated this Jodhpur airport terminal today fulfilling a longpending aspiration I congratulate the people of Jodhpur as this magnificent terminal has been built for them The Prime Ministers vision is that wherever civil aviation expands its benefits should extend beyond passengers to the entire citys economy businesses students tourism sector and every section of societyToday we are witnessing its impact throughout the country he addedPraising the architecture of the airports terminal building the Union Minister said We have tried to display the culture architecture and legacy of the state PM Modi was also proud of the way the Terminal building was madeExpressing gratitude to Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for his contribution in the project Union Minister Naidu said Though I am the Civil Aviation Minister but the entire responsibility of this terminal building have been carried by Gajendra ji He kept on doing detailed and timely review of the materials that were being used and also made sure that the project was completed on timeHe highlighted that Jodhpurs connectivity has significantly improved over the years saying In order to promote handloom trade and destination wedding economy we need to further improve Jodhpurs connectivity with other cities and even internationallyRajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa said the inauguration of refinerycumpetrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Barmer district will play a crucial role in fulfilling fuel requirements of the countryThis refinery will generate employment opportunities for the states youth and provide business to traders he told reportersRajasthans Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel added A new chapter has been written in the history of RajasthanHe said that projects like the states first refinerycumpetrochemical complex Jodhpur airport Jaipur Metro phase connectivity and the recent Yamuna water agreement are all expected to bring major progress to the stateWith the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi new dimensions of development will be achieved in Rajasthan in the coming months he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-improve-connectivity-generate-employment-ministers-on-pm-modi-inaugurating-projects-in-rajasthan-689907.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-govt-reshuffles-finance-accounts-department-transfers-52-officers-to-boost-transparency-689913.html New Delhi July 4 IANS The Delhi government on Saturday carried out a major administrative reshuffle in its Finance and Accounts Department to strengthen transparency accountability and efficiency in governancenbspUnder the Transfer and Posting Policy 52 officers who had been serving at the same posting for five years or more have been transferred with immediate effectThe transfers include 23 Deputy Controllers of Accounts and 29 Senior Accounts OfficersAdditionally 19 Senior Accounts Officers have been promoted to the post of Deputy Controller of Accounts expanding their responsibilities in recognition of their performanceThe Delhi government said the move is in line with Chief Minister Rekha Guptas commitment to transparent and accountable governanceThe reshuffle aims to improve administrative efficiency strengthen financial management and bring greater transparency accountability and dynamism to the functioning of the Finance and Accounts Department in DelhiUnder the new arrangement the 19 promoted Senior Accounts Officers will take on enhanced responsibilities as Deputy Controllers of Accounts across various departments of the Delhi governmentAccording to the Delhi government the transfers and postings have been carried out solely on the basis of administrative requirements with the objective of promoting integrity transparency and efficiency in the systemTo further streamline the administration new responsibilities have also been assigned to 23 Deputy Controllers of Accounts and 29 Senior Accounts OfficersChief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government is committed to establishing an administrative system that upholds the highest standards of transparency accountability efficiency and good governanceShe stressed that there is no place for laxity negligence or corruption at any level of governanceThe Chief Minister said the extensive reshuffle in the Finance and Accounts Department is part of the Delhi governments broader effort to build a more accountable resultoriented and citizencentric work cultureAccording to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta timely decisionmaking effective financial management and accountable administration will help accelerate the implementation of government schemes while ensuring that public services are delivered in a more transparent and efficient mannerThe Delhi government has directed all concerned officers to assume charge at their new places of posting with immediate effect and discharge their responsibilities accordinglyIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-govt-reshuffles-finance-accounts-department-transfers-52-officers-to-boost-transparency-689913.html Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-extends-wishes-for-safe-amarnath-yatra-urges-pilgrims-to-adopt-five-resolutions-689769.html New Delhi July 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartfelt wishes to devotees embarking on the annual Amarnath Yatra praying for their safe and auspicious pilgrimage Marking the commencement of the revered journey to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir the Prime Minister also released an open letter urging pilgrims to adopt five resolutions aimed at promoting cleanliness safety environmental conservation local livelihoods and nationbuildingTaking to the social media platform X PM Modi described the Amarnath Yatra as an eternal symbol of Indias spiritual tradition and cultural unityPM Modi wrote on X The Amarnath Yatra connected with the darshan of Baba Barfani is an eternal chapter in our spiritual tradition and cultural unity My wish is that this journey of the devotees of Shiva be safe and auspicious in every way On this sacred occasion my letter to the pilgrims linked with five resolutionsSharing the letter in Hindi loosely translated as PM Modi greeted devotees with Dear Devotees Har Har Mahadev Jai Baba Barfani Participating in the holy Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is in itself a profound privilege The opportunity for devotees to seek the blessings of Baba Barfani begins with the Pratham Puja first ritual performed on the day of Jyeshtha PurnimaPM Modi further said that devotees from every corner of the country eagerly look forward to joining this sacred pilgrimageEvery year this opportunity to witness Baba Barfani in person proves to be a deeply auspicious and unforgettable experience for lakhs of Shiva devotees I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all Shiva devotees on the occasion of this years pilgrimage he said in the letterPM Modi further said that this pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Baba Amarnath represents an eternal chapter in Indias spiritual traditionEvery year lakhs of devotees who cherish Sanatan culture arrive in Jammu and Kashmir from across the globe to participate in this journey People from diverse regions speaking different languages ââand following varied traditions undertake this pilgrimage with the solemn resolve to seek the divine presence of Mahadev PM Modi addedPM Modi also lauded the efforts of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the security forces for ensuring the smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimageFor several decades the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir have managed the pilgrimage with great efficiency and a spirit of service Furthermore our administration and security forces play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and successful conduct of the Yatra This year too thousands of personnel are dedicatedly fulfilling this responsibility he saidThe Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Indian Army CRPF Jammu and Kashmir Police ITBP BSF NDRF doctors medical personnel administrative officials sanitation workers and all those involved in serving the pilgrimsOn this occasion I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Indian Army CRPF Jammu amp Kashmir Police ITBP BSF NDRF doctors and medical personnel administrative officials sanitation workers and every individual dedicated to serving the pilgrimsDuring these two months the holy abode of Baba Barfani offers a magnificent glimpse of Indias unity in diversity PM Modi addedHe said that during the twomonth pilgrimage the holy abode of Baba Barfani presents a living example of Indias unity in diversityThis pilgrimage to the abode of Baba Barfani also showcases the hospitality of Jammu amp Kashmir and the devotion of pilgrims arriving from across the country At every stage of the journey thousands of local citizens of Jammu amp Kashmir extend a warm welcome to the pilgrims Countless devotees from various parts of the nation also organise Bhandaras community kitchens along the holy cave route and the pilgrimage paths This spirit of selfless service is a living embodiment of our Sanatan culture and the ideal of Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah may all be happy PM Modi saidIn his letter the Prime Minister urged devotees to adopt five resolutions during the pilgrimageFirst Resolution Let us adhere to cleanliness norms during the Amarnath Yatra and contribute to maintaining hygiene along the entire pilgrimage route he addedThe second resolution urges devotees to strictly follow all administrative directions traffic regulations and security guidelines while remaining especially cautious of slippery terrain caused by rain and cold weatherThird Resolution Embracing the spirit of Vocal for Local let us spend at least 10 per cent of our pilgrimage budget on purchasing local products This will strengthen the livelihoods of families and the youth of Jammu amp Kashmir PM Modi said in the letterFourth Resolution On the concluding day of the Baba Amarnath Yatra which coincides with Raksha Bandhan let us gift a sapling to our brother or sister and carry forward the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam A Tree in Mothers Name campaign he addedFifth Resolution Let us perform our duties honestly throughout the year with a Nation First spirit and actively contribute to building a Viksit Bharat Developed India he saidExpressing confidence in the success of this years pilgrimage PM Modi said the Amarnath Yatra would continue to serve as a grand celebration of Sanatan faith Indias cultural unity and the tradition of selfless serviceI am confident that the pilgrimage to seek the blessings of Baba Amarnath will culminate as a grand celebration of Sanatan faith Indias cultural unity and the tradition of service It is my prayer that the boundless grace of Baba Amarnath remains upon us all May your journey be safe and auspicious and may it infuse your life with new energy new consciousness and new spiritual strength he saidPM Modi further extended best wishes to the devotees for the Amarnath YatraMay Baba Barfani inspire us all to be even more dedicated to our duties so that together we can realise the resolve of a developed India My heartfelt best wishes to you all for the Amarnath Yatra PM Modi added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-extends-wishes-for-safe-amarnath-yatra-urges-pilgrims-to-adopt-five-resolutions-689769.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-bans-sale-use-of-bupivacaine-injection-used-in-caesarean-deliveries-other-surgeries-689778.html Jaipur July 3 The Rajasthan Drug Control Department has imposed a statewide ban on the sale and use of a specific batch of Bupivacaine injection following reports of serious adverse reactions among patients at a hospital in Hyderabad Bupivacaine is widely used to administer spinal anaesthesia during various surgical procedures including Caesarean deliveries Instructions have been issued to immediately stop the use of this injection until the investigation is completed This decision has been taken on the advice of anesthesiologists said Dr Deepak Maheshwari Principal SMS Medical CollegeThe precautionary action comes after 16 patients reportedly developed adverse reactions after receiving the injection in HyderabadThe Indian Society of Anesthesiologists ISA and the Anaesthesia Patient Safety Association APSA have issued a nationwide advisory urging anesthesiologists to immediately discontinue the use of Bupivacaine injections manufactured by Themis Medicare Limited for spinal anaesthesiaFollowing the advisory SMS Medical College Jaipur has directed all hospital superintendents and Heads of Departments HODs to immediately stop using the injectionRajasthan Drug Controller Ajay Phatak said the affected injection is Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose manufactured by Themis Medicare Limited It is routinely used for spinal anaesthesia during surgeriesHe said the decision to prohibit the sale and use of the injection in Rajasthan has been taken as a precautionary measure while investigations are underwayThe department has also instructed officials to collect samples of the affected batch as well as other batches of the product for laboratory testingAccording to information received by the department Themis Medicare Limited has submitted a report to the Drug Controller General of India DCGI regarding adverse reactions associated with Batch No BKP02601 of the injectionAs per the report 16 patients at a Hyderabad hospital experienced symptoms including nausea vomiting and severe headache after being administered the injection Some patients reportedly suffered seizures requiring ventilator support and admission to the Intensive Care Unit ICUApproximately 14000 injections from the affected batch were supplied to Rajasthan and distributed across Jaipur Hanumangarh Bharatpur Karauli Kota Sri Ganganagar and Tonk The Drug Control Department has frozen 7000 injections at its Jaipur depot stopped the sale of 1500 injections available in the market collected 1500 samples for quality testing and initiated the recall of 2000 injections from healthcare facilities and distributorsAround 14000 injections were supplied across Rajasthan Their use has been stopped everywhere and samples from the concerned batch have also been collected for testing said Ajay Phatak Drug ControllerThe department has directed all hospitals medical institutions and distributors to immediately suspend the use and sale of the affected batch until further orders A central team is also investigating the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-bans-sale-use-of-bupivacaine-injection-used-in-caesarean-deliveries-other-surgeries-689778.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-chides-cm-shivakumar-on-his-silence-over-tn-congress-mekedatu-stand-689784.html Bengaluru July 3 Senior BJP leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Friday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accusing him of remaining silent after the Tamil Nadu Congress leadership opposed the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project In a statement Ashoka alleged that Shivakumar had undertaken the Mekedatu padayatra before the Assembly elections only to gain political mileage and has now abandoned the issue due to political compulsionsBefore the elections you staged a political drama in the form of the Mekedatu padayatra to come to power Why have you now chosen silence Ashoka questioned ShivakumarReferring to the recent remarks by the Tamil Nadu Congress leadership that it would not allow even a single brick to be laid for the Mekedatu project the BJP leader challenged Shivakumar to respond firmlyIf you have the courage conviction and genuine concern for Kannadigas undertake a padayatra to Chennai and stage a hunger strike in front of the Tamil Nadu Congress office Prove your political commitment he saidAshoka alleged that the Chief Minister was reluctant to confront the Tamil Nadu Congress because of the Congress partys alliance politics and the directions of the party high commandHave the orders of the Delhi high command and alliance politics in Tamil Nadu become more important than the rights of Karnatakas farmers in the Cauvery basin and the drinking water needs of millions of Bengaluru residents he questionedClaiming that the state government lacked the political will to implement the Mekedatu project Ashoka alleged that the Congress party had used the issue merely as an election campaign toolThe government has no intention of implementing the Mekedatu project It used the issue only as an election gimmick and is now afraid to even condemn the arrogant remarks made by the Tamil Nadu Congress he allegedAshoka further accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Karnataka and asserted that the electorate would give it a fitting response for what he termed its breach of trust over the Mekedatu issueIn a significant development in the longpending Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project CM Shivakumar had said he was prepared to hold discussions with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at any time and urged both states to keep politics aside while considering the interests of their peopleI am ready to talk to Tamil Nadu at any point regarding the Mekedatu project I have no reservations in this regard Whether it is Tamil Nadu or Karnataka we are one nation and one people We all depend on the waters of the same river Water is needed for irrigation drinking purposes and industrial use said CM ShivakumarThe Mekedatu reservoir row centres on Karnatakas proposal to build a balancing reservoir and drinking water project across the Cauvery River at Mekedatu in Bengaluru South districtKarnataka argues that the project is essential to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and surrounding areas as well as to generate about 400 MW of hydropower while maintaining that it will not violate the states allocated share of Cauvery waterTamil Nadu strongly opposes the project contending that any reservoir upstream could affect the flow of water to its farmers in the Cauvery delta and undermine the implementation of the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018The project has remained stalled as it requires environmental forest and other statutory clearances from the Centre while Tamil Nadu has repeatedly urged the Union government not to approve IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-chides-cm-shivakumar-on-his-silence-over-tn-congress-mekedatu-stand-689784.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-indias-first-greenfield-refinery-in-pachpadra-launch-projects-worth-rs-106-lakh-crore-in-raj-689790.html New Delhi July 3 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Saturday to dedicate inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 106 lakh crore spanning petrochemicals urban transport railways roads renewable energy power transmission aviation and othersnbspThe Prime Minister will begin his visit in Jodhpur where he will inaugurate the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launch the Modified UDAN Scheme before travelling to Balotra to dedicate the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited HRRL at Pachpadra Indias first greenfield integrated refinerycumpetrochemical complexAt around 1045 AM the Prime Minister will launch the Modified UDAN Scheme in Jodhpur Backed by an allocation of Rs 28840 crore over the next 10 years the revamped scheme aims to strengthen regional air connectivity by developing 100 aerodromes from existing unserved airstrips constructing 200 helipads and providing continued viability gap funding to airlinesThe scheme also envisages greater use of indigenous aircraft and helicopters including HAL Dhruv and Dornier platforms in line with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiativeThe Prime Minister will also inaugurate the new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport developed at a cost of Rs 480 crore Spread over more than 23000 square metres the terminal has an annual handling capacity of 20 lakh passengers and incorporates Rajasthans traditional architectural elements along with modern passenger facilities and sustainable design features targeted at a 5Star GRIHA ratingAt around 1215 PM PM Modi will reach Balotra where he will dedicate to the nation the 9 MMTPA HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited HRRL at PachpadraDeveloped as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan the refinerycumpetrochemical complex has been established at an investment of more than Rs 79450 crore The complex integrates refining and petrochemical production and has a petrochemical capacity of 24 MMTPAIt features a Nelson Complexity Index NCI of 17 among the highest in India with petrochemical yields exceeding 26 per cent matching global benchmarks The project is expected to strengthen Indias energy security reduce dependence on imported petrochemicals promote downstream industries through the proposed Petrochemical and Plastic Park and generate substantial employment in the regionThe Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Phase II of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project estimated to cost more than Rs 13000 crore The 41km northsouth corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod will comprise 36 stations and connect key residential industrial and institutional areas including Sitapura Industrial Area Vishwakarma Industrial Area Jaipur Airport Tonk Road and SMS HospitalAmong the railway projects PM Modi will dedicate the ChuruSadulpur 58 km and ChuruRatangarh 46 km rail doubling projects constructed at a cost of around Rs 900 crore aimed at enhancing passenger and freight movement across northwest RajasthanHe will also inaugurate the fourlaning of NH125A Jodhpur Ring Road SectionII KarwarDangiyawas built at a cost of about Rs 740 crore improving regional connectivity around JodhpurIn the renewable energy sector the Prime Minister will dedicate SJVNs 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Energy Project developed at an investment of around Rs 5500 crore besides inaugurating NHPCs 300 MW Karnisar Bikaner Solar Power PlantHe will also inaugurate a transmission line built at a cost of over Rs 1900 crore for evacuating power from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone and lay the foundation stone for a 530km transmission system to facilitate renewable energy integrationDuring the programme the Prime Minister will hand over appointment letters to around 54000 newlyrecruited youth across various departments of the Rajasthan governmentLater in the day he will travel to Sanand in Gujarat to inaugurate the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test OSAT facility marking a major milestone in Indias semiconductor manufacturing programmeThis is one of the first four projects approved under the India Semiconductor MissionDeveloped with an investment of over Rs 7500 crore the facility is among Indias first endtoend semiconductor assembly and testing units Once fully operational it will have an annual production capacity of up to 5 billion semiconductor chips catering to the automotive industrial telecommunications 5G and Internet of Things IoT sectorsThe facility will provide comprehensive semiconductor assembly and testing services including wafer sorting packaging testing package design failure analysis test programme development and logistics support reinforcing Indias emergence as a global semiconductor manufacturing destinationIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-indias-first-greenfield-refinery-in-pachpadra-launch-projects-worth-rs-106-lakh-crore-in-raj-689790.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/stop-using-plastic-bag-delhi-cm-rekha-guptas-call-to-citizens-689805.html New Delhi July 3 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday called upon citizens to join environment conservation and observe International Plastic Bag Free Day by switching to green optionsnbspInternational Plastic Bag Free Day observed globally on July 3 raises awareness about the severe environmental and marine impacts of singleuse plastic bags It promotes sustainable reusable alternatives to reduce global plastic pollutionIn a message on X the Chief Minister said On International Plastic Bag Free Day let us take a pledge that is not limited to just today but becomes a part of our everyday habitsCarry a cloth or jute bag when stepping out of the house avoid using singleuse plastic bags entirely and contribute to building a clean green and plasticfree Delhi through your small efforts said CM Rekha GuptaEarlier in the day CM Gupta launched the Green Drive Portal under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign reaffirming the governments commitment to planting 70 lakh saplings across the national capitalLaunching the initiative the Chief Minister urged every Delhiite to become part of the mass plantation drive and contribute towards building a greener cleaner and healthier DelhiThrough the portal citizens can book slots for the Mega Plantation Drive register as an Environmental Saviour and reserve free saplings from the nearest government nursery by visiting greendrivedelhivanmahotsavinUnder the Vriksh Rath initiative expert teams from the Forest Department will facilitate plantation at homes educational institutions residential colonies and other suitable locations by providing free saplings equipment and technical assistanceThe plantation drive will focus on native and longliving tree species including Peepal Banyan Gular Neem Arjun and Jamun The Delhi government also plans to develop 100 Oxygen Parks across the city as part of its green initiativeEnvironment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Green Drive Portal has categorised plantation sites across all 70 Assembly constituencies allowing citizens to book slots by constituency or location at their convenienceHe added that the campaign extends beyond designated plantation sites to encourage greening of homes educational institutions and rooftop gardens wherever space allowsIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/stop-using-plastic-bag-delhi-cm-rekha-guptas-call-to-citizens-689805.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-infighting-in-punjab-congress-mp-randhawa-meets-amit-shah-689811.html New Delhi July 3 Amid dissent and infighting among Congressmen after the revamp of Punjabâs organisation ahead of Assembly elections party MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here However he clarified on X that the meeting was prescheduled in connection with his representation on the deteriorating law and order in the stateâAbout two months ago on June 4 2026 I wrote to the Prime Minister and sent a copy to the Home Minister raising concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjabâ Randhawa told the media after meeting Home Minister ShahReplying to a media query on former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi who was the frontrunner for the partyâs state top post calling a meeting of party leaders Randhawa replied âThis situation should not have arisen So many meetings regarding revamp of the organisation have taken place yet the lack of satisfaction is a sorrowful matterâRandhawa said he submitted a memorandum to Home Minister Shah demanding action against the spike in gangsterrelated incidents in Gurdaspur and other border areas which were discussed in detail at the meetingMeanwhile Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu took a swipe at Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring recalling a famous scene from Sholay Drawing a parallel with Asraniâs iconic jailor whose entire contingent marches away with commands of âright leftâ while he is left standing alone Ravneet Singh said a similar situation has unfolded in the Punjab Congress with Raja Warring retained on the top postHe said almost Raja Warringâs entire team has drifted towards Charanjit Channi leaving the state Congress chief isolatedIn a tongueincheek remark Bittu advised Warring to stop resisting the inevitable join the âChanni wagonâ and head to Channiâs residence along with the rest of his colleaguesThe meeting called by Channi saw the participation of several senior Congress leaders former ministers former MLAs and sitting legislators Those present included former Deputy Chief Minister OP Soni former ministers Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria Gurpreet Singh Kangar Bharat Bhushan Ashu and Gurkirat Singh Kotli Former MP Mohammad Sadiq also attended the meetingA day earlier threetime Congress Member of Parliament Manish Tewari said he was left in the cold as the party appointed new working presidents and poll panels for PunjabâWish I had an antidote for the insecurities of individuals and institutions Having said that INCIndia has given me enough over the past 45 years and I have also devoted my entire adult life in the service of the Indian National Congress over the decadesâ the former Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting wrote on X in a cryptic post after being sidelinedâQue sera sera Whatever will be will beââ he addedOut of the seven Congress MPs from Punjab six have been assigned electionrelated roles for the Punjab elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/amid-infighting-in-punjab-congress-mp-randhawa-meets-amit-shah-689811.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-criticises-ktaka-cm-over-appeal-to-farmers-over-drought-water-intensive-crops-689818.html Bengaluru July 3 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra on Friday criticised Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his appeal to farmers not to cultivate waterintensive crops due to dwindling water levels alleging that the statement had demoralised the farming community Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday warned of a potentially severe drought this year urging farmers not to depend solely on reservoir water for cultivation as inflows into most major reservoirs have dropped drastically and appealed to growers across the state to avoid cultivating waterintensive crops until reservoir levels improve He also urged farmers to plan their cropping pattern cautiously based on rainfallAddressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru on Friday Vijayendra said the Chief Ministers remarks had caused concern among farmers already facing uncertainty due to deficient rainfallYesterday the Chief Minister said there is no water and advised farmers not to cultivate crops It is not only surprising but also deeply painful that the Chief Minister himself made such a statement after discussing the droughtlike situation in the Cabinet and citing low water levels in reservoirs he saidHe urged the Chief Minister to exercise restraint while making public statements particularly on issues affecting farmersThe entire country is facing the threat of drought At a time when nature has turned adverse the government should instil confidence and provide reassurance to farmers There is still hope of rainfall over the next 15 to 20 days If farmers refrain from sowing crops based on the Chief Ministers statement who will take responsibility Vijayendra askedQuestioning the governments preparedness to tackle a possible drought he asked what priority the state government had given to the issue when rainfall was reportedly 50 to 60 per cent below normalHas the government released funds to Deputy Commissioners Has it sanctioned financial assistance for cattle and livestock to support farmers Has the government suddenly realised overnight that there is a drought warning Why is it resorting to such a drama he allegedHe further accused the Chief Minister of not being farmerfriendlyIf the Chief Minister is more concerned about real estate than farmers this is what the states fate will be Vijayendra claimedHe also questioned the governments decision to release water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu despite low storage levels in Karnatakas reservoirsVijayendra criticised the government for allegedly neglecting drought preparedness and farmers welfare while citing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls as the reason for holding the monsoon session of the Legislature only in midAugustThe Chief Minister says the monsoon session will be held in midAugust because of the SIR exercise Are MLAs going doortodoor to conduct the SIR he askedTargeting the ruling Congress over the delayed Cabinet expansion Vijayendra alleged that internal disputes were preventing the exerciseHe further claimed that even when former CM Siddaramaiah had a full Cabinet in the past the government had failed to adequately respond to farmers hardships during flood situations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-criticises-ktaka-cm-over-appeal-to-farmers-over-drought-water-intensive-crops-689818.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-ev-policy-2026-designed-to-save-buyers-money-cm-rekha-gupta-689695.html New Delhi July 2 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the Delhi EV Policy 2026 is designed to save money and offer substantial financial benefits to those who opt to buy an electric vehicle over other fuelbased vehiclesnbspShe said the policy aims to reduce not only the upfront cost of buying an electric vehicle but also its lifetime ownership cost encouraging more people to switch to EVsThe policy brings together multiple financial benefits including purchase incentives incentives for scrapping old polluting vehicles lifetime exemption from road tax waiver of registration fees and lower operating and maintenance costs compared to petrol and diesel vehicles she said giving examples of the Policys moneysaving featuresThe Chief Minister said that the biggest question most people have before buying an electric vehicle is whether it will actually save them moneyAccording to her the Delhi EV Policy 2026 provides a clear and positive answer As a result electric vehicles are emerging as the most financially sensible choice for households commercial drivers and businesses of all sizesShe said that eligible buyers of electric twowheelers will receive a purchase incentive of up to Rs 30000 a scrapping incentive of Rs 10000 lifetime exemption from road tax and a complete waiver of registration feesTogether these benefits can result in initial savings of more than Rs 50000 excluding taxrelated benefitsEligible buyers of electric autorickshaws L5 will receive a purchase incentive of up to Rs 50000 a scrapping incentive of Rs 25000 lifetime road tax exemption and a full waiver of registration fees resulting in initial savings of more than Rs 75000 excluding tax benefitsUnder the policy buyers of electric Gramin Sewa vehicles will receive a scrapping incentive of Rs 15000 for replacing an old vehicle Eligible buyers of electric light goods carriers will receive a purchase incentive of up to Rs one lakh a scrapping incentive of Rs 50000 lifetime exemption from road tax and a waiver of registration fees These benefits can reduce the initial cost by nearly Rs 150 lakh excluding taxrelated benefitsChief Minister Gupta said that the policy does not provide a purchase incentive for private electric cars However eligible buyers who scrap a conventional fuelpowered car and purchase an electric car will receive a scrapping incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh They will also benefit from lifetime road tax exemption and a complete waiver of registration feesShe said that even without a purchase incentive these provisions offer substantial financial benefits to buyersOne of the biggest strengths of the policy she added is that it combines multiple financial benefits instead of relying on a single subsidyEligible buyers can significantly reduce the effective purchase cost of their vehicles by availing themselves of purchase incentives scrapping incentives lifetime road tax exemption and a onetime waiver of registration fees she saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-ev-policy-2026-designed-to-save-buyers-money-cm-rekha-gupta-689695.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/take-war-like-measures-declare-drought-in-150-taluks-ktaka-bjp-to-shivakumar-govt-689704.html Bengaluru July 2 Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Thursday urged the Karnataka government to take warlike measures to tackle the emerging drought situation calling for the immediate declaration of droughtaffected areas a scientific crop loss survey and an emergency action plan to mitigate the impact on farmers and rural communities In a letter addressed to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Ashoka said the state was witnessing an alarming rainfall deficit with more than 150 taluks reportedly facing droughtlike conditionsHe said the inadequate southwest monsoon had delayed sowing operations left standing crops at risk of drying up and severely affected the livelihoods of farmers and agricultural labourers Reservoir water levels were also declining steadily raising concerns over a looming drinking water crisis particularly in North Karnataka districts such as Belagavi and BagalkotAshoka alleged that the Congress government had failed to respond adequately to the deteriorating situation He claimed that most districtincharge ministers had neither convened comprehensive review meetings nor visited the affected taluks while pointing out that the Agriculture Department was functioning without a fulltime ministerThe livelihoods of lakhs of farmers are at stake The absence of leadership in the Agriculture Department raises serious questions about the governments priorities he saidThe BJP leader cautioned that any delay in declaring droughthit areas would postpone crop loss assessments compensation to farmers fodder supply drinking water arrangements and the process of seeking financial assistance from the CentreHe said drought was not a political issue but a challenge affecting the entire state and urged the government to place public interest above politicsIn his letter Ashoka sought a series of immediate measures including district and talukwise assessment of drought conditions and prompt declaration of affected areas mandatory districtlevel drought review meetings under district incharge ministers and secretaries a statewide emergency action plan covering alternative crops seeds fodder livestock protection drinking water supply and employment generation and expedited implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA works to prevent migration of agricultural labourersHe also called for the identification of villages likely to face drinking water shortages and the release of emergency funds for water tankers borewell rejuvenation alternative water supply and multivillage drinking water schemesFurther Ashoka demanded an immediate scientific survey of crop losses interim relief for affected farmers timely crop insurance support and the supply of necessary agricultural inputsHe also urged the government to appoint a fulltime Agriculture Minister without delay and constitute a statelevel special drought management task force under the Chief Secretary As an interim measure he suggested assigning the Agriculture portfolio to an existing ministerThe Opposition leader also asked the government to prepare all documentation required under the Centres drought relief guidelines to ensure Karnataka secures timely financial assistance and relief measures IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/take-war-like-measures-declare-drought-in-150-taluks-ktaka-bjp-to-shivakumar-govt-689704.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/success-attracts-jealously-in-politics-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-689712.html Nagpur July 2 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that resilience during adversity is the secret for success adding that in politics someones success automatically makes detractors jealous Addressing a programme organised here by Sindhu Education Society Bhagwat added that our message to humanity should be that we should not live for ourselves but instead we should live for others We should live with integrity and we should teach the same to everyone not by speaking but through actions and setting an example the RSS Chief saidReferring to the message of Lord Krishna to Arjun in Gita Bhagwat called for facing adversity with resilience and not giving upThe RSS Chief said The God has told Arjun in Gita that running away will be a disservice to you if you fight and win then you will get wealth if you kill then you will get such salvation which even great yogis do not getThere is no harm in standing firm being adamant fighting there is no harm in running away losing getting disappointed this is a part of life If one door closes then another door opens somewhere It is just a passing phase Bhagwat addedThe RSS Chief also reflected on the concept of allround knowledge and said education to fill the stomach is necessary but not compulsoryPeople grow up without education and employ educated people Education actually is for gaining wisdom It starts from home and the first teacher is the mother Bhagwat saidReferring to the killings of people during Indias Partition Bhagwat said people lost everything but did not sit crying they came here after losing everything and established themselves once againA person should accept destiny He should try Everything gets fine by trying One has to wait and fight One who fights achieves something or the other hence never lose hope in life never run away he addedThe RSS Chief said that during Partition people came here leaving behind their earnings property business farming and everything they had been doing for generationsThey were not refugees they were definitely displaced people The wrong word was used for them at that time he addedThey were warriors They came here because of their love for their motherland and religion They had lost a battle we all had lost the battle to keep India united but what did they choose They did not choose a career they did not choose property they chose the country they chose the religion because as I said circumstances change status comes status goes the RSS Chief said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/success-attracts-jealously-in-politics-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-689712.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kavitha-detained-during-protest-demanding-land-for-telangana-martyrs-families--689714.html Hyderabad July 2 Police detained Telangana Rakshana Sena TRS president Kalvakuntla Kavitha for staging a protest demanding land for families of Telangana martyrs at Boduppal near Hyderabad on Thursday Police foiled the protest called by TRS demanding that the Congress government fulfil its promise of allotting land to Telangana activists who participated and laid down their lives during the statehood movementHundreds of workers of TRS had reached Boduppal in Medchal Malkajgiri district since early morning to participate in the protestPolice denied permission for the protest and removed the tents erected by TRS cadres Police detained the protestorsTension prevailed when Kavitha with her supporters reached Medipally and participated in a puja at the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority HMDA layoutA large number of police personnel deployed there tried to disperse the protestors including womenAs the protestors resisted a scuffle broke out between the two sides Police personnel physically lifted Kavitha to the police vehicle She was later shifted to Bollarum police stationThe TRS leader told the media that the countdown has begun for the Congress governmentShe said they were arrested only for demanding that the Congress government implement the promise that house sites of 250 square yards will be allotted to each family of the Telangana martyrsTRS leaders condemned the arrests and alleged highhandedness by the policeThey recalled that the Congress had also promised a monthly honorary pension of Rs 25000 for the parents or spouse of the martyrs and a government job for one family memberThey said Congress made the promises but after coming to power forgot them They alleged that the government is trying to suppress voices questioning it rather than fulfilling its promisesThey vowed not to rest till the government allots 250 square yards to the families of martyrsThe TRS leaders said they would expose the Congress governmentâs betrayal before the people They made it clear that arrests would not deter them from raising their voice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kavitha-detained-during-protest-demanding-land-for-telangana-martyrs-families--689714.html Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/prof-raj-kumar-shashi-tharoor-address-japans-parliament-as-jgu-deepens-academic-ties-689664.html Tokyo July 1 On the eve of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India Professor C Raj Kumar Founding Vice Chancellor of OP Jindal Global University JGU and Dr Shashi Tharoor Member of Parliament addressed a distinguished bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan at the National Diet Building in Tokyo The significance of the interaction was heightened by coinciding with the official visit of the Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi to India and the IndiaJapan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi As both governments continue to deepen their Special Strategic and Global Partnership at the highest political level the discussions in Tokyo demonstrated that enduring bilateral relationships are strengthened not only by governments but also by parliaments universities scholars students industry and civil societyThe interaction was chaired by Fukushiro Nukaga the 80th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan and brought together an exceptional and bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet representing both the House of Representatives and the House of CouncillorsThe meeting was attended by senior parliamentary leaders former ministers government representatives eminent diplomats distinguished academics policy experts and industry leaders from across Japan The breadth of participation reflected Japanâs strong bipartisan commitment to strengthening parliamentary dialogue educational cooperation democratic engagement innovation and institutional partnerships with IndiaâAsiaâs evolving geopolitical landscape demonstrates that the strongest international partnerships are patiently built through sustained investments in education research technology human capital institutional cooperation and innovation India and Japan he said possess a unique opportunity to deepen their relationship further by investing in universities scientific collaboration entrepreneurship academic mobility and knowledge partnershipsâ He saidHe called for a future in which Indian and Japanese universities work even more closely together researchers jointly address global challenges students move more freely between both countries and governments industry and academia collectively develop solutions for the IndoPacific and beyond Such investments he argued create relationships that are resilient because they are founded not only on policy but also on peopleHighlighting JGUâs own engagement with Japan Prof Raj Kumar noted that the Universityâs partnerships with 27 leading Japanese institutions and the participation of nearly 200 students in study abroad programmes across Japan reflect a sustained institutional commitment to building longterm academic cooperation These partnerships have strengthened student mobility faculty collaboration joint research innovation and intercultural understanding demonstrating how universities can serve as enduring bridges between nationsProfessor Raj Kumar observed that higher education has become one of the defining pillars of contemporary IndiaâJapan relations because universities cultivate trust mutual understanding leadership and lifelong friendships that strengthen bilateral cooperation across generationsShashi Tharoor reflected on the equally important role of parliamentary diplomacy and observed that diplomacy is not merely about negotiating interests or responding to crises At its finest he said diplomacy preserves memory reflects mutual respect and inspires nations to imagine and build a better future togetherReflecting on the centuriesold relationship between India and Japan Tharoor said âThe friendship between the two countries has been nurtured through Buddhism cultural exchange democratic values and deep civilisational respect This shared history is not only a source of pride but also a responsibility The challenge before both nations is not to create a new friendship but to continually renew and strengthen an enduring one through institutions capable of serving future generations While governments create strategic partnerships it is ultimately people who sustain them The future of IndiaJapan relations will depend as much upon the relationships built among students scholars parliamentarians entrepreneurs artists innovators scientists and citizens as upon agreements signed by governments These enduring human connections transform strategic cooperation into lasting partnershipâMembers of the National Diet spoke warmly of their longstanding engagement with India and expressed admiration for Indiaâs civilisational heritage democratic traditions constitutional institutions economic transformation and expanding global role They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening parliamentary exchanges educational partnerships academic collaboration scientific research innovation and peopletopeople ties between the two democraciesAt a time when India and Japan are engaging at the highest political level to shape the future of their Special Strategic and Global Partnership the interaction in Tokyo served as a timely reminder that governments alone cannot build enduring international relationships Universities parliaments scholars researchers entrepreneurs and civil society together provide the institutional foundations that enable strategic partnerships to flourish across generationsThe interaction was chaired by Fukushiro Nukaga the 80th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan and brought together an exceptionally distinguished and bipartisan gathering of Members of the National Diet of Japan senior parliamentary leaders former ministers government representatives policy experts academics and industry leaders IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/prof-raj-kumar-shashi-tharoor-address-japans-parliament-as-jgu-deepens-academic-ties-689664.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-banks-in-strong-position-to-drive-growth-rbi-governor-689631.html New Delhi June 30 IANS RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Tuesday that Indias financial system remains a key source of strength and support for the real economy and the countrys growth momentum as banks and NBFCs remain sound supported by strong capital and liquidity positions healthy profitability low levels of nonperforming assets and robust credit growthnbspIn his foreword to the RBIs Financial Stability Report Malhotra said The Indian economy and the financial system have demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing external shocks of significant magnitude Strong growth low inflation healthy balance sheets of financial and nonfinancial firms and ample buffers have helped preserve macrofinancial stabilityThe Financial Stability report states that Indias sound macroeconomic fundamentals place it in a stronger position than many of its peers and provide greater resilience to external shocks than in past crisis episodes The balance of risks has turned favourable supported by the interim peace deal and recent policy measures by the government and the Reserve Bank aimed at strengthening capital inflowsnbspThe report highlights that the domestic financial system remains resilient underpinned by strong bank and nonbank balance sheets Scheduled Commercial Banks SCBs remain safe and sound supported by strong capital and liquidity buffers continued improvement in asset quality and stable profitabilityMacro stress test results indicate that the banking system remains wellpositioned to absorb potential shocks with aggregate capital ratios projected to remain comfortably above regulatory thresholds even under hypothetical adverse scenariosnbspNonbanking financial companies NBFCs remain financially sound supported by strong capitalisation healthy profitability and improving asset qualitynbspThe insurance sector continues to display balance sheet resilience with the solvency ratio of life insurers remaining above the minimum thresholdNevertheless we remain alert to evolving external and domestic risks and are committed to further strengthening the guardrails that protect our economy and financial system from potential shocks Malhotra saidnbspPersistent supply chain uncertainties could tighten financial conditions and revive inflationary pressures Meanwhile elevated public debt bond market fragilities stretched asset valuations and leveraged NBFIs remain key vulnerabilities that could amplify future shocks the report addedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indias-banks-in-strong-position-to-drive-growth-rbi-governor-689631.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-court-issues-fresh-summons-to-abhishek-banerjee-for-collection-of-voice-samples-689632.html Kolkata July 1 IANS A district court in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Wednesday issued a notice to Trinamool Congress general secretary and the partys Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee to be present at the court so that the Criminal Investigation Department CID sleuths can collect his voice samples in a case where he is accused of making violenceinciting statements and threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a campaign rallynbspIn the fresh summons issued on Wednesday Abhishek the nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was asked to present at the same district court on July 8 so that the CID sleuths could collect his voice samples in the presence of the judicial magistrate and forensic expertsnbspOn Wednesday the Judicial Magistrate of Bidhannagar Court at Salt Lake in North 24 Parganas district directed the Diamond Harbour MP to be present at the court by 10 am on July 8Abhishek was scheduled to be present before the district court on Tuesday for the same purpose However he did not turn up at the district court on Tuesday because of a parallel hearing in a singlejudge bench of the Calcutta High Court on his petition challenging the district courts earlier order relating to the collection of his voice samplesHowever on Tuesday the singlejudge bench of Justice Tirthankar Ghosh refused to entertain his plea for relief from the collection of voice samples and also observed that when Abhishek had already been granted interim protection from coercive police action including arrest in the main case by another singlejudge bench of the same court there was no need for fresh protection from submitting voice samples in this caseJustice Ghosh also observed that the court could not dictate to any investigating agency which line of investigation the latter should follow Thereafter Justice Ghosh announced his decision to recuse himself from further hearing in the matternbspThe matter was then referred to the Calcutta High Courts Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty who will now decide which new bench will hear itnbspAbhishek was earlier granted interim protection against coercive police action including arrest by the Calcutta High Courts singlejudge bench of Justice Saugata BhattacharyanbspHowever Justice Bhattacharyas bench also directed Abhishek to fully cooperate with the investigating agency and directed the CID to inform the court if the Trinamool Congress general secretary did not extend necessary cooperation in the probeIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-court-issues-fresh-summons-to-abhishek-banerjee-for-collection-of-voice-samples-689632.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-takedown-order-a-step-against-coordinated-online-defamation-campaign-raghav-chadhas-lawyers-689635.html New Delhi July 1 IANS Counsel representing BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday welcomed the Delhi High Courts order directing the removal of five prima facie defamatory online posts saying the decision reinforces that freedom of speech cannot be used to run paid orchestrated campaigns of defamation and character assassinationnbspEarlier in the day the Delhi High Court ordered the removal of five prima facie defamatory online posts against Chadha while refusing to grant any blanket interim direction for the removal of all the content flagged by him or wider protection of his personality and publicity rightsIn a statement issued after the decision advocates Satatya Anand and Nikhil Aradhe who appeared on Chadhas behalf said The order passed today by the Honble Single Judge of the Delhi High Court is a welcome step as it directed takedown of defamatory content against Mr Chadha thereby protecting individuals from organised defamatory content on social mediaIt reinforces the fact that freedom of speech cannot be used to run paid orchestrated campaigns of defamation and character assassination they addedAccording to Chadhas counsel it was brought to the notice of the Delhi High Court during the proceedings that a coordinated and allegedly paid social media campaign was being run through multiple professional agencies to damage the public image and reputation of the Rajya Sabha MPThe material placed before the Court demonstrated that defamatory posts by several social media accounts and influencers publishing paid content engaged by Influencer Marketing Agencies were disseminated across numerous social media handles within minutes reflecting a concerted and organised effort to amplify false narratives and cause irreparable reputational harm the statement saidDescribing the order as significant Chadhas lawyers said it marked an important step towards ensuring quick action against organised online defamation and protecting the dignity of public discourseEarlier on Wednesday a singlejudge Bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad held that prima facie the dispute did not involve any violation of personality rights and ordered the takedown of five online posts after finding them to be prima facie defamatory There is no personality right involved However I have ordered a takedown of only five documents Rest is not defamatory prima facie Justice Prasad observedChadha had approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights against the alleged unauthorised use and misuse of his name image likeness and identity across online and digital platforms including through AIgenerated deepfake and morphed content portraying that he had sold himself for money after switching from the Aam Aadmi Party AAP to the Bharatiya Janata Party BJPDuring the hearing the Delhi High Court observed that prima facie the content flagged by Chadha appeared to be criticism of a political decision rather than a case involving personality rights while remarking that the distinction between criticism and defamation was quite thinIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-hc-takedown-order-a-step-against-coordinated-online-defamation-campaign-raghav-chadhas-lawyers-689635.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-launches-second-phase-of-school-chalo-abhiyan-from-saharanpur-hails-dip-in-dropout-rate-689640.html Lucknow July 1 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the second phase of the statewide School Chalo Abhiyan2026 from Saharanpur on Wednesday emphasising how education remains the strongest cornerstone of nationbuildingThe Chief Minister addressing a public gathering underscored the importance of quality education explaining how it shapes good citizens teachers doctors officials and public representatives He urged everyone to ensure enrolment of every child in school within the next 15 days and called upon teachers civil society and public representatives to turn the campaign into a mass movementQuality education not only instils good values and fosters selfreliance in children but also prepares them to play an effective role in the development of society and the country CM Yogi saidThe Chief Minister also told the crowd that Uttar Pradesh has achieved remarkably good progress in the school dropout rateThe dropout rate which stood at 1920 per cent in previous regimes has now been reduced to 34 per cent because of improved amenities and services he statedThe School Chalo Abhiyan launched in 2017 seeks to bring every child into the mainstream of education He attributed the campaigns success to the governments clear policy and firm resolve towards educational reformHighlighting the state govts persistent efforts for wider enrolment of students particularly from backward and marginalised classes the CM informed that in 2017 only 36 per cent of schools under the Basic Education Council were equipped with basic amenities which saw an enormous rise over the yearsMost schools lacked fundamental facilities such as toilets clean drinking water furniture libraries kitchens and boundary walls To address these shortcomings the state government launched Operation Kayakalp under which government schools underwent a comprehensive transformation with the cooperation of public representatives the administration and society he saidHe stated that essential facilitiesincluding separate toilets for boys and girls clean drinking water furniture libraries and proper arrangements for midday mealsare now being developed in schools The governments goal is to provide a superior educational environment for every child CM Yogi stated that a child deprived of education represents a loss not only to their family but to the entire society and nation Therefore ensuring every child attends school is a collective responsibilityHe mentioned that scholarships have been provided to approximately 23000 differentlyabled girls for the 202526 academic yearThe state government has already increased the honorarium for Shiksha Mitras parttime teachers from Rs 10000 to Rs 18000 and for instructors from Rs 9000 to Rs 17000The Chief Minister added that the host of parttime teachers instructors cooks and those associated with the school chalo programme will be secured with an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-launches-second-phase-of-school-chalo-abhiyan-from-saharanpur-hails-dip-in-dropout-rate-689640.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-not-allow-genuine-vote-to-be-deleted-during-sir-exercise-says-punjab-cm-689645.html Sangrur July 1 IANS Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday called on the people to get their enumeration done under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rollsnbspAfter getting his own enumeration completed here the Chief Minister said the state has already achieved nearly 90 per cent electoral roll mapping and reaffirmed that the state government will not allow any genuine vote to be deleted during the ongoing revision exerciseDuring a media interaction the Chief Minister said The state government will not allow any genuine vote to be deleted in the ongoing SIR by the Election Commission of India The state government is fully vigilant and will not allow anyone to illegitimately deprive eligible people of their democratic rightsHe said under the Special Intensive Revision in Punjab boothlevel officers BLOs have been conducting a doortodoor verification and revision of the electoral rolls from June 25 to July 24 It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that nearly 90 per cent of the mapping of the electoral voters has already taken place in the state and the remaining work is going on in full swingCongratulating the officials involved in the exercise the Chief Minister said I congratulate all the BLOs and the Election Commission staff for this achievement This has been possible because of their dedication and hard workHighlighting the role of the BLOs CM Mann said the BLOs are visiting every household to provide the enumeration form and are also assisting voters in filling it out For the convenience of voters no additional documents are being collected along with the form Only the verification of the existing details is requiredExplaining the procedure further the Chief Minister said If a house is found locked the BLO will leave an information slip and a sticker at the premises The BLOs will visit the house at least three times to collect the completed enumeration formUrging people to complete the process without delay CM Mann said Only the names of voters who submit the duly filled enumeration form will be included in the draft electoral roll If anyone does not submit the form his or her name will not be included in the draft rollMaking a fervent appeal to the people CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said I urge every eligible voter to participate in this process with full enthusiasm as it is aimed at strengthening democracyIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-not-allow-genuine-vote-to-be-deleted-during-sir-exercise-says-punjab-cm-689645.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-bjp-leaders-slam-revanth-reddy-for-mocking-nitin-nabin-689654.html Hyderabad July 1 Telangana BJP leaders on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for mocking BJP national president Nitin Nabin Reacting to the remarks made by the Chief Minister while addressing a meeting of farmers in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening to launch the âRythu Bharosaâ scheme the BJP leaders stated that the people of Telangana will throw out the âarrogantâ Congress governmentThe Chief Minister had made the remarks referring to the statement made by Nitin Nabin during his threeday visit to TelanganaRecently a guy came here Nabin or whatever I dont really know his full name He says the next government in Telangana will be theirs just like they formed a government in West Bengal It took you 15 years in West Bengal Your tricks might have worked there because it was Mamata Banerjee But here all our guys are ready and they will crush youâ he said pointing towards the audienceThe BJP leaders from Telangana condemned the Chief Ministerâs remarks and termed them âarrogantâUnion Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy posted on X that respect and etiquette are foreign concepts to CongressâArrogance precedes the fall Revanth Reddy Garu Demeaning BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin ji wont hide the fear gripping the Congress camp The people of Telangana have always respected humility over arrogance This is the very arrogance that brought down the farm house CM and will now lead to the downfall of the current Telangana Chief Ministerâ said Kishan ReddyâIn the last 125 years in Telangana between the BRS and Congress nothing has changed failed governance broken promises massive corruption MIM appeasement and promoting family rule both parties showcase the same level of arrogance The Corrupt Communal Congress in Telangana has nothing concrete to show on the development front and is echoing Rahul Gandhiâs politics of personal attacks and abuse to cover up its failures Telanganaâs booth karyakartas are not threats to be âcrushedâ they are the voice of the peopleâ he addedUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also condemned CM Revanth Reddyâs remarks mocking Nitin NabinâYou may pretend not to remember his name but people have often forgotten yours without pretending Leaders drunk on power often mistake arrogance for strength and mockery for political brilliance If you believe the BJPâs rise in Telangana will take as long as it did in West Bengal think again Looking at the way your Congress government is functioning it may not take that long You can keep underestimating the BJP We have defeated governments far bigger and leaders far more powerful than you Game onâ posted Bandi SanjayState BJP president N Ramchander Rao alleged that arrogance is deeply embedded in the DNA of the Congress party and its leaders âThis is precisely why Congress has never won as an incumbent government since 2011 Despite being repeatedly rejected by the Indian voter Congress and its leaders refuse to let go of their arrogance The people of Telangana will never accept such language Just as the people threw out the arrogant farmhouse dynasty the same fate awaits CM Revanth Reddy and the Congress governmentâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-bjp-leaders-slam-revanth-reddy-for-mocking-nitin-nabin-689654.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-convenes-first-alliance-meet-today-to-formalise-ruling-coalition-chart-common-political-strategy-689658.html Chennai July 1 IANS Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president C Joseph Vijay is set to convene the first meeting of the parties supporting his government on Wednesday evening in a move aimed at formally consolidating the ruling coalition strengthening coordination among allies and laying the groundwork for a stable fiveyear administrationnbspnbspThe meeting will be held at the Fishermans Cove resort in Kovalam near Chennai and will bring together leaders of parties that extended support to the TVK after its victory in the 2026 Assembly electionIt will be the first formal coalition meeting chaired by Vijay since assuming officeTVK emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly after winning 108 seats Before the election Vijay had announced that any party joining hands with the TVK would have a share in governance and power However no party entered into a prepoll alliance with the TVKFollowing the election results Congress became the first party to extend support to the TVK government It was later joined by the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK the Indian Union Muslim League IUML MDMK and several other partiesIn recent weeks a number of AIADMK legislators have also resigned from their Assembly seats and joined the TVK further strengthening the ruling partys positionSources said CM Vijay is expected to personally thank the alliance leaders for their continued support to the government and discuss the creation of a formal secular coalition under the leadership of the TVKThe meeting is also expected to deliberate on naming the alliance with Secular Social Justice Alliance and Tamil Nadu Progressive Social Justice Alliance among the suggestions under considerationLeaders of the Congress VCK MDMK and IUML are expected to attend the meetingThe CPI and CPIM which have announced that they are extending only outside support to the government and are not part of the alliance will not be attending the meetingMembers of Parliament and MLAs from the supporting parties are also likely to participateThe meeting is expected to discuss the appointment of alliance coordinators and the formation of a common steering committee to improve coordination among coalition partnersLeaders are also likely to chalk out a joint strategy for the forthcoming local body elections and Assembly byelectionsKey state issues including the Cauvery River dispute the Mekedatu Dam project and the twolanguage policy are also expected to figure prominently in the discussionsThe alliance partners are likely to present their priorities for governance and explore ways to incorporate them into the governments policy agendaIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-convenes-first-alliance-meet-today-to-formalise-ruling-coalition-chart-common-political-strategy-689658.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-meet-in-ktaka-from-july-10-amid-row-over-priyank-kharges-registration-demand-689659.html New DelhiBengaluru July 1 The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS will hold its threeday Prant Pracharak State Pracharak meeting in Belagavi Karnataka from July 10 to 12 according to sources The development has assumed significance amid Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge repeatedly demanding that the RSS furnish its registration documents The annual organisational meeting is expected to bring together the RSSs top leadership and senior functionaries from across the country including its chief Mohan Bhagwat Sarkaryawah Dattatreya Hosabale all Prant Pracharaks and organisational secretaries representing various affiliated organisationsSources said the meeting will review the Sanghs organisational activities over the past year and finalise plans for programmes and expansion initiatives to be undertaken in the coming monthsThe deliberations are expected to focus on strengthening organisational coordination reviewing the implementation of ongoing activities expanding outreach programmes and setting priorities for the RSS and its affiliated organisationsSenior functionaries from different states are also expected to present reports on organisational developments in their respective regions and discuss strategies to strengthen the Sanghs grassroots networkThe Prant Pracharak meeting is regarded as one of the RSSs key internal organisational gatherings It serves as a platform for senior officebearers to assess progress exchange feedback from across the country and formulate the roadmap for the organisations nationwide activitiesThe meeting is scheduled to conclude on July 12 after three days of deliberationsIt can be recalled that the controversy began after Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge wrote to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in June asking the organisation to formally register itself and publicly disclose details about its legal status funding finances officebearers assets and tax compliance Kharge argued that an organisation of the RSSs size and influence should operate with greater transparency and accountability under the lawDefending his stand Kharge said the Home Department provides security for RSS events and its leaders giving the government the right to seek information about the organisation I want to know whom I am giving security to he said rejecting BJP allegations that he was seeking to ban the RSSThe remarks triggered a sharp political confrontation The BJP and RSS accused Kharge of targeting the Sangh for political reasons and defended the organisations functioning RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said there was nothing to hide and described the demand as politically motivatedThe controversy later escalated into a legal dispute after a Bengaluru court took cognisance of a private complaint over Kharges remarks and issued summons to him further intensifying the CongressBJP war of words over the RSS IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rss-meet-in-ktaka-from-july-10-amid-row-over-priyank-kharges-registration-demand-689659.html Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-visit-karur-on-july-10-11-meet-families-of-stampede-victims-689526.html Chennai June 30 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on July 10 and 11 marking his first visit to the district since the tragic stampede that claimed 41 lives during a TRK public meeting on September 27 last year The stampede one of the worst political rally disasters in recent years triggered nationwide outrage and raised serious concerns over crowd management and event safetyThe incident remains under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI which is probing the case under the supervision of the Supreme CourtIn the immediate aftermath of the tragedy Vijay was unable to travel to Karur because of security concerns and restrictions imposed by the police Instead he addressed the bereaved families through a video conference expressing his condolences and assuring them of his support during the difficult periodSubsequently the families of all those who lost their lives in the stampede were invited to Mamallapuram where Vijay met them personally During the meeting he offered his condolences and handed over financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to each affected familyThe amount was transferred directly to their respective bank accounts without delayAt the time Vijay had also assured the families that additional assistance would be extended after assessing their longterm needs and family circumstancesAccording to party and official sources the Chief Minister will utilise his upcoming twoday visit to Karur to once again meet the families of the victims and personally convey his condolencesThe visit is also expected to reaffirm the governmentâs commitment to supporting those affected by the tragedyApart from meeting the bereaved families CM Vijay will participate in a series of official government programmes in the district He is scheduled to inaugurate several welfare initiatives and development projects during the visitThe Karur tour is expected to mark the beginning of the Chief Ministerâs districtwide outreach programme across Tamil NaduFollowing Karur CM Vijay is likely to visit several other districts to thank the people for their support in the Assembly elections and to review the implementation of government schemesDuring these tours he is expected to attend official functions organised at district Collectorates inaugurate new development projects and welfare schemes and interact with the public as part of the governmentâs efforts to strengthen grassroots governance and maintain direct engagement with citizens across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-visit-karur-on-july-10-11-meet-families-of-stampede-victims-689526.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mayawati-seeks-transparent-ram-temple-donation-system-689533.html New Delhi June 30 IANS Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday reacted to reports of alleged irregularities involving offerings at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya calling the matter extremely serious and concerning while urging a transparent and accountable system for managing temple donationsnbspIn a post on X Mayawati said The theft of offerings from the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya along with embezzlement and tampering and the various kinds of reports that keep surfacing day after day in the media about such acts are extremely serious and concerning People like this should absolutely not be spared but politicising this matter is also not rightShe further stressed the need for systemic reforms in managing temple offerings to prevent recurrence of such allegations suggesting that best practices from other major temples across the country should be adoptednbspAt the same time to ensure that no further complaints arise regarding offerings made in devotion at the temple here it would be appropriate to promptly resolve this issue by emulating the systems in place at other renowned and famous temples across the country for maintaining accounts of offerings and the like she saidMayawati also cautioned against the criminalisation and politicisation of religion and crime stating that political discourse should remain focussed on constitutional values and public interestnbspNot only that but it would be right and constitutional for political parties like the BSP to advise in the interest of the nation and the people that the criminalization of politics the politicization of crime the politicization of religion and the blind religiosity of politics should not be allowed in the countryand this is also an appeal to fellow citizensHer remarks come amid an ongoing police investigation into embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya where multiple individuals have been arrested and financial records are being scrutinised as part of the probenbspPolice have also issued notices to around six banks including State Bank of India SBI Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank seeking details of the bank accounts and lockers of the arrested accused the Trust and others linked to the casenbspOfficials said that 70 to 80 people are under the scanner and notices are being issued to them in phases Their statements will also be recordedIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mayawati-seeks-transparent-ram-temple-donation-system-689533.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/those-who-fired-at-ram-devotees-talking-of-faith-today-cm-yogi-criticises-sp-cong-at-rampur-event-689536.html Rampur June 30 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday tore into the Samajwadi Party and Congress accusing them of politicising the donation theft controversy at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and raking up the dark reign during their rule when the devotees were fired upon for merely asserting their devotion to Lord RamnbspThe Chief Ministers scathing attack came in the backdrop of a huge political uproar over alleged misappropriation of chadhava offerings in cash and gold Both the Samajwadi Party SP and Congress have been attacking the senior officials of Ram Temple Kshetra Trust the body entrusted with daytoday affairs of Ram Mandir and demanding accountability of everyone including the state administrationCM Yogi while inaugurating and laying foundation stones of 102 projects worth approximately Rs 690 crore in Rampur said that those who ordered firing at Ram devotees and opposed chants of Jai Shri Ram are the very people now talking of faith and reverence for Ram LallanbspThe Chief Minister noted that they are the same people who ordered lathicharge and firing at Ram devotees are now speaking about devotion to Lord Ram and matters of faithnbspBefore 2017 when Ram devotees chanted Ramlala hum aayenge mandir wahin banayenge Lord Ram we shall come we shall build the temple right there they were fired upon Those who chanted Jai Shri Ram were hit with lathis Today those very people are invoking questions on faithIt is the power of the public that has forced them to change their stance he addednbspTargeting the opposition he further said that the very existence of Lord Ram and Lord Shri Krishna used to be questioned by them but there is now a race to visit AyodhyanbspContinuing his attack on the Akhileshled party he stated that before 2017 Uttar Pradesh was grappling with an identity crisisDaughters were unsafe traders lived in fear farmers were distressed and employment opportunities for the youth were limited As soon as government recruitment drives were announced the unclenephew duo would engage in extortion the Chief Minister saidnbspHe also mocked the Saifai model of growth during the previous SP regime and compared it with todays resurgent growth when the state is moving at a galloping speed and setting new models of development and good governanceIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/those-who-fired-at-ram-devotees-talking-of-faith-today-cm-yogi-criticises-sp-cong-at-rampur-event-689536.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-hold-first-joint-conference-with-district-collectors-police-officers-today-689421.html Chennai June 29 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will hold his first joint conference with District Collectors and senior police officers on Monday since assuming office launching a twoday review of governance law and order and development priorities ahead of the presentation of the revised Budget for 202627 The June 2930 conference will bring together District Collectors and senior police officials from across the state to deliberate on 43 key governance issues covering public administration policing welfare agriculture health education and infrastructureChief Secretary M Sai Kumar held a preparatory interaction with Collectors and senior officials on Sunday ahead of the conference A major focus of the joint sessions will be strengthening law and order through measures to curb drug trafficking cybercrime illegal mining illicit liquor and tobacco sales corruptionfree public service delivery and crimes against womenOfficials will also review the execution of pending warrants monitoring of habitual offenders handling casterelated issues and the speedy disposal of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO ActThe conference will also assess the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act protection of senior citizens welfare of migrant workers road safety initiatives and the functioning of the Singapenn Adiradi Padai schemeCivic issues such as stray dog management and the efficiency of the Public Distribution System will also come up for discussionSeparate sessions for District Collectors will evaluate districtwise performance across key departments In the agriculture sector discussions will cover the Agristack farmersâ registry digital crop surveys farmersâ markets and Farmer Producer Organisations FPOsRevenue administration will come under review through discussions on online revenue services issuance and transfer of pattas identification of land for public infrastructure projects and disaster preparednessThe government will also deliberate on the retrieval of encroached temple lands and measures to improve civic amenities around templesOther agenda items include expansion of rooftop solar projects and green energy initiatives tuberculosis control screening for noncommunicable diseases higher education enrolment prevention of ragging school enrolment and infrastructure promotion of Tamil in administration the functioning of eSevai and Aadhaar centres MSME loan disbursement drinking water supply housing schemes including housesite pattas and the Maaman Seer Scheme welfare measures for unorganised workers and persons with disabilities restoration of water bodies eviction of encroachments and tourism development The conference is expected to set the governmentâs administrative priorities for the coming months IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-vijay-to-hold-first-joint-conference-with-district-collectors-police-officers-today-689421.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tet-2026-paper-leak-oppn-walk-outs-of-maha-assembly-citing-govts-lack-of-concrete-response-689437.html Mumbai June 29 IANS Launching a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government the Opposition staged a walk out from the Assembly on Monday to protest against the recurring paper leaks in crucial examinations like NEET and TET saying that it has severely tarnished the states reputation nationwidenbspThe Opposition demanded the suspension of Question Hour seeking a debate on the Teacher Eligibility Test TET paper leaks As the Assembly proceedings commenced Opposition members moved an adjournment motion demanding an immediate discussion on the systemic failure to secure examination integrityAddressing the House Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar highlighted the immense emotional and financial toll on aspirantsnbspLakhs of students and teachers spend years working hard to prepare for these examinations However continuous paper leaks are completely washing away their hard work The government must answer to the people of Maharashtra as to why it repeatedly fails to conduct these exams transparently Wadettiwar saidnbspHe further asserted that the recurring papers leaks have created a deep sense of insecurity among millions of students parents and educatorsWadettiwar called for an exhaustive deep investigation into the TET 2026 paper leak case He demanded that investigators trace the entire supply chain including the paper setters involved corporate entities and private companies handling administrative logisticsnbspWhile acknowledging that three suspects have already been arrested Wadettiwar pointed out that emerging links connect the accused to networks in other states proving that an interstate racket is activeWadettiwar levelled grave political charges against the ruling Mahayuti alliance by recalling past examination scandals He specifically cited Abhishek Sawarikar an accused in the 2018 TET scam alleging that individuals involved in such scandals were later respectfully inducted into the BJPnbspRaising suspicion over corporate involvement the Congress leader questioned Are these examination scams administrative oversights or are they systemic statesponsored fraudsEmphasising that the future of Maharashtras youth hangs in the balance Wadettiwar demanded an extensive dedicated debate in the House alongside a clear road map from the government detailing stringent legal action against the culprits and foolproof preventative measures for the futurenbspAssembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar said that he had rejected the Oppositions notice for taking up adjournment motion on the TET paper leak issuing citing that it cannot be taken up today as the supplementary demands will be discussed in the House He also brought to the Oppositions notice that they have not given him notice under relevant rules seeking the suspension of Question HourSchool Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse said the Maharashtra government has taken the TET paper leak issue seriously and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has already announced a probe by a Special Investigation TeamnbspHowever the Opposition was not happy with the ministers reply citing that the government has failed to offer a definitive concrete strategy to counter the crisis or allow the Opposition to fully outline their stance Thereafter the Maha Vikas Aghadi staged a dramatic walkout from the Assembly in protestIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tet-2026-paper-leak-oppn-walk-outs-of-maha-assembly-citing-govts-lack-of-concrete-response-689437.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-free-tn-womens-safety-dominate-cm-vijays-review-meeting-with-top-officials-689468.html Chennai June 29 DrugFree Tamil Nadu womenâs safety and the effective implementation of government welfare schemes dominated Chief Minister C Joseph Vijayâs review meeting with IAS and IPS officers on Monday as the TVK government held its first major administrative conference since assuming office The Chief Minister also reviewed the law and order situation across the state and outlined governance priorities during the highlevel meeting at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai in the SecretariatThe twoday conference brought together Director General of Police Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal senior secretaries to the government District Collectors Superintendents of Police Range Deputy Inspectors General Inspectors General of Police and senior Forest Department officials to assess the performance of key departments and review action plansAccording to official reports CM Vijay directed that the conference be conducted in three sessions covering the functioning of 28 government departmentsThe first session attended jointly by District Collectors and senior police officers focused on law and order district administration and the implementation of flagship government initiativesThe Chief Minister reviewed measures to strengthen womenâs safety and curb crimes such as chainsnatchingDiscussions also focused on improving accountability and transparency in policing enhancing intelligence gathering speeding up the execution of arrest warrants and closely monitoring habitual offenders rowdies and persons released on bailOfficials also assessed the prevailing law and order situation across districts including strategies to prevent casterelated conflicts and maintain communal harmonyA detailed review was held on the functioning of the Singappen Special Task Force progress in disposing of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act and measures to tackle cybercrimes targeting women and childrenThe governmentâs DrugFree Tamil Nadu initiative also figured prominently during the meeting Officials reviewed awareness campaigns against narcotics in educational institutions enforcement against illicit liquor and steps being taken to curb the sale of banned tobacco productsThe second session of the conference has been reserved exclusively for District Collectors to review the implementation of welfare schemes and identify challenges in ensuring that government benefits reach the publicA third session involving Collectors and Indian Forest Service officers will focus on forest conservation and environmental managementThe conference will conclude on Tuesday with an address by Chief Minister Vijay who is also expected to present awards and commendations to District Collectors police officers and Forest Department personnel for outstanding performance IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/drug-free-tn-womens-safety-dominate-cm-vijays-review-meeting-with-top-officials-689468.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistans-interior-ministry-orders-arrest-of-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10-689469.html Islamabad June 29 Pakistans Ministry of Interior has ordered the immediate arrest of any Afghan national found living in the country without a valid visa from July 10 local media reported on Monday In an order issued to the Chief Secretaries of all provinces and the Islamabad Capital Territory the ministry said that the directive has been issued as per the decisions taken during a review meeting on the Illegal Foreignersâ Repatriation Plan IFRP on June 1 the daily Dawn reportedIn the notification the ministry said that during the meeting all provincial governments special area governments and the ICT Administration were directed to expedite the repatriationdeportation of Afghan nationals including visa overstay cases and to ensure strict implementation of the IFRPWith effect from July 10 2026 any Afghan national found residing in Pakistan without a valid visa shall be arrested immediately it readIt further said that necessary directives must be issued to all Deputy Commissioners district administrations police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of these ordersThe ministry has also ordered to prepare a report which has details about the number of Afghan nationals without valid visas in Pakistan action taken against them and their present status as of July 11The deportation drive launched by Pakistan in 2023 was renewed in April last year when the government rescinded hunÂdreds of thousands of residence permits for Afghans and warned them of arrests if they did not leaveOn May 22 United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk warned against the continued forced repatriation of Afghan refugees and asylumseekers from host countries to Afghanistan calling it a violation of international human rights and refugee lawAfghan women children and men continue to be pushed out of countries where they had sought safety forcing them to return to Afghanistan against their will and exposing them to grave risk he saidAccording to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR nearly 270000 Afghans have been deported to Afghanistan since the beginning of the year mainly from Iran and Pakistan with relatively smaller numbers from Turkey and Tajikistan This comes in addition to the over 12 million Afghan refugees deported from Iran and 150000 from Pakistan last yearThe UN human rights agency stressed that women and girls individuals affiliated with the former Afghan government and its security forces media workers civil society and members of the LGBTIQ community remain at grave risk of reprisals and human rights abusesReturning individuals at serious risk of human rights violations involuntarily to Afghanistan runs contrary to the core international law principle of nonrefoulement I urge States to abide by their international legal obligations and protect Afghans by not taking any action that exposes them to irreparable harm upon return Turk said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistans-interior-ministry-orders-arrest-of-afghan-nationals-without-valid-visas-from-july-10-689469.html Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/railway-authorities-carry-out-eviction-drive-in-kolkatas-park-circus-station-area-689352.html Kolkata June 28 The railway authorities have conducted a significant eviction operation at the Park Circus station area in Kolkata clearing illegal shops from land owned by the Indian Railways Earlier this month the authorities issued notifications to the proprietors of these shops and local vendors instructing them to vacate their shops from the station premises and the surrounding lands in the Sealdah South Section of Eastern Railway However due to their noncompliance a bulldozer was deployed on Saturday night to demolish these shopsA large number of police Railway Protection Force RPF and Rapid Action Force RAF were deployed for this driveAfter the change of government in the state the Railways have been conducting drives to evict encroachments in the station areas Similar drives were held at several stations including Howrah Sealdah Dum Dum Jadavpur and Habra This time the drive was also launched at Park Circus station in KolkataLate Saturday night the Park Circus station premises were surrounded by railway police and the RAF Security was tightened to prevent any unrest First the Railways used loudspeakers to announce instructions to vacate the station area and railway land Some time was given to the traders to remove their belongings However none of the traders in the station area moved their goods After that a bulldozer was brought in and the illegal shops were demolished one by oneThe Park Circus station area has always been congested It is alleged that a large number of illegal shops had mushroomed at the station premises over the years The Railways have never been able to evict illegal hawkers at that station which is located in a minority communitydominated area There were allegations that railway passengers used to face harassment and crimes at various times while travelling to that stationAfter the BJP government came to power in the state it was decided that illegal hawkers would be evicted from the station premises The eviction drive lasted for about two and a half hoursMeanwhile the Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC has also taken steps to remove illegal encroachments and shops under several flyovers across the cityIt was learnt that the KMC has issued notices to illegal hawkers to remove their shops from under the Sealdah flyover in North Kolkata and Sukanta Setu in the southern outskirts of the city Those who have illegally encroached on spaces under these two bridges have been asked to move out within the next seven days The KMC will take action in accordance with the provisions of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act 1980 as mentioned in the notice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/railway-authorities-carry-out-eviction-drive-in-kolkatas-park-circus-station-area-689352.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/leaders-cutting-across-party-lines-in-telangana-pay-tributes-to-narasimha-rao-689358.html Hyderabad June 28 Leaders cutting across party lines in Telangana paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his 105th birth anniversary on Sunday Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in a message paid tributes to the former Prime Minister acknowledging his âenduring contributions to the building of modern IndiaâHe hailed Narasimha Rao as a freedom fighter a polyglot and a visionary leader who ushered in economic reforms and steered the nation effectively through challenging timesThe Chief Minister stated that the services and ideals of PV Narasimha Rao a beloved son of Telangana a leader who made the nation proud and a brilliant intellectual would always serve as an inspiration for future generationsTelangana Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud called Narasimha Rao one of Indiaâs most visionary statesmen âA scholar reformer and transformative leader his bold economic reforms in 1991 reshaped Indiaâs future and laid the foundation for a stronger globally competitive nation His wisdom administrative excellence and unwavering commitment to public service continue to inspire generations Remembering his remarkable legacy with gratitude and respectâ the state Congress chief posted on âXâLeaders of the ruling Congress the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS Bharatiya Janata Party BJP and family members of the late leader visited PV Gnana Bhoomi PV Ghat on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake here to pay floral tributesThey recalled the services of the late leader who was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2024Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya state BJP president Ramchander Rao Narasimha Raoâs grandson and BJP leader NV Subhash were among those who visited PV GhatKishan Reddy said that Narasimha Rao was a visionary who paved the way for economic reformsâThe initiative and vision he demonstrated as Prime Minister regarding economic and policy reforms paved the way for the nations development His role in building modern India is truly memorableâ he saidBRS working president KT Rama Rao also paid rich tributes to Narasimha Rao hailing him as a pioneer of economic reforms a polyglot and a statesmanâIt is a matter of pride for all of us that PV Narasimha Rao who steered the nation out of a massive crisis during a turbulent period was born in Telanganaâ he said and recalled that the KCR government celebrated the centenary of Narasimha Rao on a grand scale Rama Rao said the BRS government named the Veterinary University after him renamed Necklace Road as PV Marg and installed a towering statue of him to commemorate his enduring legacyState BJP president Ramchander Rao stated that Narasimha Rao was a leader of immense intellect and foresight and the great architect of Indias economic reformsHe was the first Prime Minister from outside the NehruGandhi family to complete a full fiveyear term in officeâHowever the Congresss first family could never come to terms with this they believed that the right to the Prime Ministers office belonged solely to their family That is why even after completing his term as Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao did not receive the respect he deserved within the Congress partyâ he saidHe alleged that Narasimha Raoâs mortal remains were not even permitted to be kept at the Congress headquarters in Delhi for the public to pay their final respectsThe Congress insulted PV Narasimha Rao the architect of Indias economic liberalisation and historic economic reform and tried in every way to erase his legacy the BJP leader said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/leaders-cutting-across-party-lines-in-telangana-pay-tributes-to-narasimha-rao-689358.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-vision-is-to-make-indian-ocean-into-ocean-of-opportunity-pm-modi--689371.html Victoria June 28 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Indian Oceans security sustainability and prosperity are shared responsibilities of nations as he stressed that Indias vision for it is to make it an Ocean of OpportunityAddressing a joint press meet with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie following their meeting PM Modi said We believe the Indian Ocean is our shared home Its security sustainability and prosperity are our shared responsibility This sentiment is the basis of our MAHASAGAR visionIndia wants the Indian Ocean to pave the way for economic prosperity along with maritime security he saidThe message of my visit to Seychelles is clear India envisions an Indian Ocean where economic prosperity grows alongside maritime security where our partnerships are based on mutual respect and trust rather than size and where we move forward not merely in proximity to one another but together Our vision is to make the Indian Ocean into an Ocean of OpportunityPM Modi expressed gratitude to President Herminie for the warm welcome and honouring him with the Guardian of the Blue Horizon awardI express my heartfelt gratitude to President Herminie for our warm welcome and gracious hospitality Being honoured by him with the Guardian of the Blue Horizon is a matter of immense joy for me and 14 billion Indians While humbly accepting this honour I dedicate it to all those countries that are fighting the challenge of climate change and consider environmental conservation their duty towards future generationsHe noted that the Indian Ocean has nurtured the ties between India and Seychelles for years and has fostered trade culture and human connections between the two nationsMy visit takes place at a historic occasion as Seychelles marks 50 years of its independence and we celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles Over the course of these 50 years we have transformed friendship into trust trust into cooperation and cooperation into public welfare The Indian Ocean has nurtured the relationship between India and Seychelles for centuries its waves have continuously fostered trade culture and human connections between us he saidPM Modi announced that India and Seychelles will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both nations and efforts will be made to enhance connectivity between the two nationsThe joint vision issued during the Presidents visit to India in February of this year has laid the blueprint for our future partnership Building upon this our cooperation across all sectors is strengthening Today we discussed making our economic cooperation more resilient and futureready We will continue to explore new opportunities for the industries of both our nations Efforts will also be made to enhance connectivity between India and Seychelles This will not only boost our trade but also strengthen ties with East Africa and the Indian Ocean regionPM Modi termed digital technology an effective means to bridge the distance between the two nations and announced that India will share its successful experiences in digital public infrastructure with SeychellesIANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-vision-is-to-make-indian-ocean-into-ocean-of-opportunity-pm-modi--689371.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0530