RS passes MSME Amendment Bill amid Oppn sloganeering; House adjourned for the day

IANS | August 3, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill amid continuous sloganeering and protests by Opposition members, who demanded the presence of the Home Minister in the Upper House and raised issues related to the recent alleged police atrocity and violence during student protests in Delhi.

Need to make better use of Parliament, it's major asset for Opposition: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | August 3, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stressed the importance of Parliament as a platform for debate and deliberations, emphasizing that the Opposition must make full use of the institution to raise issues of public concern and place its own views on record, even when the government enjoys a comfortable majority.

Bill to increase strength of SC judges passed in LS, House adjourned for the day

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha through voice vote on Monday.

PoK unrest deepens as protesters defy Pakistan's midnight crackdown

Vicky Nanjappa | August 3, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) worsened overnight as protesters refused to disperse and security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators.

Cong balances experience, fresh faces in Karnataka Cabinet expansion; Nagendra's inclusion a surprise

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:34 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) The Congress party on Monday balanced experience and fresh faces in the expanded Karnataka Cabinet. However, the inclusion of senior Congress leader and MLA, B. Nagendra has emerged as one of the most surprising decisions of the leadership, with the Opposition expected to target the government over the alleged Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.

CJP founder reflects on ‘biggest achievement’ of Delhi stir, lists outfit’s priorities and strategy (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday said the group’s immediate priority is to strengthen its organisation following the student-led protests, asserting that the movement’s biggest success was not securing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan but the willingness of people to question the government on matters of public interest.

'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:28 PM

Ranchi, Aug 3 (IANS) As students in Jharkhand continued their agitation demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, students on Monday said the government will have to bow down because this was a fight for the students of the entire state.

Where is the insult: Pappu Yadav defends saffron attire during Parl protest on Ram Temple donation theft

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Independent MP from Bihar’s Purnia constituency, Pappu Yadav, on Monday defended his participation in a protest inside the Parliament complex, questioning allegations that he had insulted sants or Sanatan Dharma by wearing saffron robes during a skit highlighting the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

K'taka cabinet expansion: After Cong nod, 20 MLAs to be sworn in today as ministers; GS Patil new Speaker

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) Bringing an end to months of speculation and prolonged political suspense, the Congress government on Monday finally decided to expand the Karnataka Cabinet, with the party high command approving the induction of 20 legislators as ministers.

Inside ISI’s pan-India influencer network to spread falsehoods, shape narratives post 'Op Sindoor'

Vicky Nanjappa | August 3, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Pakistan has been making a major push to build a massive influencer network in India. The push to build this pan-India network continues despite the Indian agencies busting many such modules in recent months. The decision to ramp up these networks came in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor'.

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RS passes MSME Amendment Bill amid Oppn sloganeering; House adjourned for the day

Need to make better use of Parliament, it's major asset for Opposition: Shashi Tharoor

Bill to increase strength of SC judges passed in LS, House adjourned for the day

PoK unrest deepens as protesters defy Pakistan's midnight crackdown

Cong balances experience, fresh faces in Karnataka Cabinet expansion; Nagendra's inclusion a surprise

CJP founder reflects on ‘biggest achievement’ of Delhi stir, lists outfit’s priorities and strategy (IANS Interview)

'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

Where is the insult: Pappu Yadav defends saffron attire during Parl protest on Ram Temple donation theft

K'taka cabinet expansion: After Cong nod, 20 MLAs to be sworn in today as ministers; GS Patil new Speaker

Inside ISI’s pan-India influencer network to spread falsehoods, shape narratives post 'Op Sindoor'

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