Abu Azmi slams Maharashtra Public Security Bill, warns of misuse against Dalits, Muslims

IANS | July 11, 2025 4:53 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) As the Maharashtra Assembly passed the Maharashtra Public Security Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing unlawful activities by Left Wing Extremist (LWE) organisations and similar groups, Samajwadi Party’s Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the government, warning that the law could be dangerously misused to suppress dissent and target marginalised communities.

Maha cabinet grants agricultural status to livestock farming

IANS | July 11, 2025 3:28 PM

Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) In a major policy shift, the Maharashtra Cabinet has granted agricultural status to livestock farming, aiming to bring significant relief and new benefits to farmers engaged in dairy, poultry, goat, and pig rearing.

When you win, EC is good; when you lose, target it: BJP to Oppn over Bihar voter list row

IANS | July 11, 2025 12:09 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter rolls in Bihar, BJP leaders have strongly criticised the Opposition for politicising the issue and casting doubts on the Election Commission of India (ECI) after the Supreme Court refused to stay the revision exercise, while issuing suggestions to ensure fairness and inclusivity.

MEA slams Punjab CM Mann’s remarks on global south ties

IANS | July 10, 2025 11:37 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a sharp rebuke on Thursday following controversial remarks made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent diplomatic engagements with nations from the Global South.