We will make it an Act: G Kishan Reddy counters Oppn over Bill to sack jailed PMs, CMs

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) As Opposition parties sharpened their attack on the government over the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill — branding it “unconstitutional" with "potential for misuse against political opponents", Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Thursday asserted that the government was determined to pass the legislation and “make it an Act.”

Accused recced CM Rekha Gupta's Shalimar Bagh residence for 11 minutes, new CCTV clip shows

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A new CCTV video has emerged in connection with the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, showing the accused, Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, roaming in and out of her Shalimar Bagh residence for several minutes before the incident.

Pakistan in deep economic crisis with 44.7 pc population below poverty line

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan stands at a critical juncture. The convergence of poverty, unemployment, demographic pressure and inequality reflects a deeply rooted crisis with far-reaching consequences for a country in which 44.7 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line, according to an article in the Pakistan Observer newspaper.

Faith in Constitution and hope in people, says Justice Sudershan Reddy after filing nomination for V-P polls

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, the Opposition INDIA bloc’s nominee for the post of Vice President, filed his nomination papers here on Thursday, saying his candidature is a commitment to the values of the Constitution and the strength of India’s democracy.

Delhi BJP MPs meet CM Gupta a day after attack to enquire about her health

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday met all seven Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs from the national Capital at her official residence in Civil Lines, a day after she was attacked by a man during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme.

He should fear for himself: JD(U) says after Tejashwi calls new Bill means to blackmail, intimidate certain leaders

IANS | August 21, 2025 1:58 PM

Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) As RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the Centre’s new Bill, which proposes the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges, was nothing more than a ploy to “blackmail and intimidate” certain political leaders, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, the JD(U) countered his remarks on Thursday.

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned sine-die, 14 bills introduced 12 passed

IANS | August 21, 2025 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The curtains fell on the 18th Lok Sabha on Thursday as Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House sine die, bringing an end to a session marked by legislative productivity on paper but marred by persistent disruptions and vocal protests from the Opposition over the special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls.

Oppn VP candidate Sudershan Reddy files nomination, top INDIA bloc leaders in attendance

IANS | August 21, 2025 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Opposition INDIA bloc’s Vice Presidential candidate and former Supreme Court judge Justice (Retd) B. Sudershan Reddy filed his nomination papers in the presence of top Opposition leaders here on Thursday.

Around 42,000 outsiders entered Manipur since Dec; Biren Singh calls it ‘real and ongoing’

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:37 AM

Imphal, Aug 21 (IANS) Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera has stated that around 42,000 individuals have crossed into India from Myanmar since December 2024, and their biometrics have been collected. Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh commended the Assam Rifles for their efforts in documenting illegal entrants and emphasised that the influx of outsiders is “real and ongoing.”

UP gears up for 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas' on ex-CM Kalyan Singh's death anniversary

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:20 AM

Aligarh, Aug 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh has geared up for 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas' in Aligarh on Thursday to mark the death anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and veteran leader Kalyan Singh, popularly known as 'Babuji'.

Politics

We will make it an Act: G Kishan Reddy counters Oppn over Bill to sack jailed PMs, CMs

Accused recced CM Rekha Gupta's Shalimar Bagh residence for 11 minutes, new CCTV clip shows

Pakistan in deep economic crisis with 44.7 pc population below poverty line

Faith in Constitution and hope in people, says Justice Sudershan Reddy after filing nomination for V-P polls

Delhi BJP MPs meet CM Gupta a day after attack to enquire about her health

He should fear for himself: JD(U) says after Tejashwi calls new Bill means to blackmail, intimidate certain leaders

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned sine-die, 14 bills introduced 12 passed

Oppn VP candidate Sudershan Reddy files nomination, top INDIA bloc leaders in attendance

Around 42,000 outsiders entered Manipur since Dec; Biren Singh calls it ‘real and ongoing’

UP gears up for 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas' on ex-CM Kalyan Singh's death anniversary

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