Their conduct irresponsible, Parliament's decorum being shattered: JP Nadda lashes out at Oppn

IANS | July 22, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Amid tumultuous scenes inside the Parliament and consistent Opposition-government stand-off over debate on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leaks, Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday lashed out at the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, saying that the Parliament's decorum was being shattered because of their "highly irresponsible" conduct.

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid continued Oppn uproar on paper leak issue

IANS | July 22, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) After multiple adjournments, the Rajya Sabha failed to transact any significant listed business on Wednesday, apart from the laying of a few papers on the table. The Upper House remained paralysed throughout the day amid heated exchanges over the NEET paper leak issue, ultimately leading to adjournment for the day.

Ram Temple Trust meets in Ayodhya; decision unlikely on CEO appointment today

IANS | July 22, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust was holding a crucial meeting in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday to appoint a new General Secretary, fill three vacant positions in the Trust and deliberate on shortlisting and finalising the name of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Bengal municipality job case: Madan Mitra’s son appears before ED for interrogation

IANS | July 22, 2026 3:06 PM

Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) Subhorup Mitra, son of rebel Trinamool Congress legislator Madan Mitra, arrived at the Enforcement Directorate’s Salt Lake office on the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon to face interrogation in relation to the ED’s ongoing investigation into the multi-crore municipality job case in West Bengal.

Centre releases Rs 2,208.74 crore to states for big push to fisheries sector

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Department of Fisheries has released Rs 2,208.74 crore to the states, during the last three financial years from 2023-24 to 2025-26, under the flagship scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

India becomes global leader with largest electrified railway network: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | July 22, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader with the largest electrified railway network in the world. With 99.6 per cent electrification of the country’s broad gauge track network, India is second only to Switzerland which has 100 per cent railway electrification, but the network is much smaller, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.