Political tensions escalate ahead of HM Shah’s Pune visit; Cong plans protest, BJP warns of 'tit-for-tat' response

IANS | July 30, 2026 11:38 AM

Pune, July 30 (IANS) The political temperature in Pune has risen sharply ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled visit to the city on August 1. The Pune City Congress has announced a protest during Shah’s visit, while the BJP has strongly opposed the move and warned of a "tit-for-tat" response. The escalating war of words between the two parties has also sparked concerns over maintaining law and order in the city.

Rs 28 crore, 15 kg gold seized in Bengal Police raid; relative of Tulu Mondal arrested

IANS | July 30, 2026 10:20 AM

Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) After almost 24 hours of marathon raids and search operations coupled with interrogation, the Birbhum District Police in West Bengal on Thursday arrested Minar Mondal, a relative of Tulu Mondal, an influential stone-quarry owner in the district.

Bankipur bypoll: Hope future MLA prioritises development, strengthens infrastructure, say voters

IANS | July 30, 2026 10:05 AM

Patna, July 30 (IANS) As polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election progressed on Thursday, voters expressed hope that the next elected representative would prioritise development, strengthen civic infrastructure, and work towards the overall growth of the constituency.

Voting begins for bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur amid tight security

IANS | July 30, 2026 7:15 AM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Polling for the Assembly by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur, Madhya Pradesh's Datia, and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies began on Thursday under extensive security arrangements.

India has already decided who is ‘idiot’: K’taka BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for Andhbhakt remarks

IANS | July 29, 2026 10:54 PM

Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) Karnataka BJP chief B. Y. Vijayendra on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his reported remarks in Parliament, questioning the “moral authority” of a leader who, he alleged, had insulted millions of Indians.

Tripura: 20-day program trains Sipahijala women from SHGs in jute bag making

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:59 PM

Agartala, July 29 (IANS) Keeping up with the government’s mission to make the women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) self-reliant, a 20-day training programme was organised in Tripura’s Sipahijala district recently for training women in the art of jute bag making.

New Bill will guard dreams and aspirations of students: HM Amit Shah

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:22 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated students nationwide on the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

Cracking down on exam mafia: Lok Sabha passes tough anti-paper leak Bill

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:21 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, through a voice vote.

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of misleading Parliament, insulting students

IANS | July 29, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday tore into Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks during the Lok Sabha debate on the newly passed anti-paper leak legislation, accusing him of "misleading the nation, making factually incorrect statements, and using unparliamentary language".

India’s growth momentum remains strong despite global challenges: FinMin report

IANS | July 29, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India's growth momentum remains on a firm footing on the back of resilient domestic demand, despite the global challenges triggered by the West Asia crisis, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review for July released on Wednesday.

Politics

Political tensions escalate ahead of HM Shah’s Pune visit; Cong plans protest, BJP warns of 'tit-for-tat' response

Rs 28 crore, 15 kg gold seized in Bengal Police raid; relative of Tulu Mondal arrested

Bankipur bypoll: Hope future MLA prioritises development, strengthens infrastructure, say voters

Voting begins for bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur amid tight security

India has already decided who is ‘idiot’: K’taka BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for Andhbhakt remarks

Tripura: 20-day program trains Sipahijala women from SHGs in jute bag making

New Bill will guard dreams and aspirations of students: HM Amit Shah

Cracking down on exam mafia: Lok Sabha passes tough anti-paper leak Bill

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of misleading Parliament, insulting students

India’s growth momentum remains strong despite global challenges: FinMin report

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