Mission 360 gains momentum as BJP targets support for landmark 'Constitutional Amendment'

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:21 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning from July 20, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political outreach as government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to reintroduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which seeks to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha while linking it with the proposed delimitation of Parliamentary constituencies.

CBDT allows taxpayers to see their foreign asset info online via AIS

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing taxpayer services and promoting voluntary tax compliance, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has enabled display of information relating to foreign assets and income, received under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework, in the Annual Information Statement (AIS) of eligible taxpayers on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Punjab looks towards BJP with hope: PM Modi

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:31 PM

Chandigarh, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Punjab is looking towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with hope, ahead of his rally in Jalandhar scheduled for July 17.

Ukraine appoints Serhii Koretskyi as Prime Minister

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:01 PM

Kyiv, July 16 (IANS) Ukrainian Parliament appointed Serhii Koretskyi as Prime Minister on Thursday as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest government reshuffle.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Jaisalmer station equipped with modern amenities, PM Modi to inaugurate

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:43 PM

Jaisalmer, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his day-long visit to Haryana and Punjab on Friday, will launch India's first Hydrogen train and also virtually inaugurate 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across the country.

UP: Outcry over cleric’s ‘Lord Krishna as Muslim’ remarks, month-old video resurfaces

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) A controversial speech by UP-based Maulana Jarjis Ansari has triggered a major uproar and backlash from both the political class and community leaders, with many demanding action against the cleric for vitiating communal harmony.

AIMIM attacks Akhilesh Yadav over likely bulldozer action at Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University

IANS | July 16, 2026 4:05 PM

Lucknow, July 16 (IANS) The demolition notice to Jauhar University by the Rampur District Administration (RDA) has triggered criticism from Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), which accused the ruling BJP-led dispensation and also the Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav of acting in collusion to bring down the minority institution.

Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on revised Delimitation Bill

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the government's revised Bills on delimitation before they are introduced in Parliament during the upcoming Monsoon Session.

SC flags stress of introducing third language in Class 9, suggests CBSE to begin from Class 6

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over the introduction of a third language at the Class 9 level under the CBSE curriculum, observing that requiring students to begin learning a new language at that stage could place unnecessary stress on those preparing for Board examinations.

Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha; 4th Trinamool MP to quit after Bengal poll loss

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:37 PM

Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Actress-turned-politician and Trinamool leader, Rukmini Mallick, popularly known as Koel Mallick, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, just three months after being elected to the Upper House.

Politics

Mission 360 gains momentum as BJP targets support for landmark 'Constitutional Amendment'

CBDT allows taxpayers to see their foreign asset info online via AIS

Punjab looks towards BJP with hope: PM Modi

Ukraine appoints Serhii Koretskyi as Prime Minister

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Jaisalmer station equipped with modern amenities, PM Modi to inaugurate

UP: Outcry over cleric’s ‘Lord Krishna as Muslim’ remarks, month-old video resurfaces

AIMIM attacks Akhilesh Yadav over likely bulldozer action at Azam Khan-founded Jauhar University

Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on revised Delimitation Bill

SC flags stress of introducing third language in Class 9, suggests CBSE to begin from Class 6

Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha; 4th Trinamool MP to quit after Bengal poll loss

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