Once considered an appeal among young voters, Nepal PM’s reclusive style now under scrutiny

IANS | July 30, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) For most part of the four months that he has been in office, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, or Balen popularly, has been under media scrutiny for his largely reclusive style, where his limited engagement with the Parliament and President Ramchandra Paudel stands highlighted, raising questions about whether he can balance his unconventional ways with the constitutional expectations of a parliamentary democracy.

Govt signs MoU with IndiGo to showcase India as tourism destination

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the parent company of commercial airline IndiGo, on Thursday to promote India as a preferred global tourism destination through a strategic, non-exclusive and non-financial collaboration.

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

IANS | July 30, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Opposition parties on Thursday expressed concerns after the Parliament passed the bill that criminalises insult to the national song, 'Vande Mataram', calling it an attempt to "polarise" the country.

UN expert urges Pakistan to allow Imran Khan to access medical treatment of his choice

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:39 PM

Islamabad, July 30 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, has expressed concerns over reports of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions and him not getting access to proper medical care. She also urged Pakistan to restore humane conditions and allow the former PM to access medical examination and treatment of his own choice.

PM Modi assures Arunachal, Nagaland MPs of support to tackle floods

IANS | July 30, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured five Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland that the Central government would extend all necessary support and continue working in close coordination with the concerned state governments to effectively tackle the challenges posed by the ongoing heavy rainfall and floods.

Violence, deaths, mark PoJK poll charade as Islamabad keeps tightening grip with more repression

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Widespread violence resulting in loss of lives, with security agencies using excessive force, has been reported amidst the ongoing phased elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) that have sparked widespread protests, with citizens rejecting the process as illegitimate and demanding greater representation in governance.

No reforms, only politics: Kharge attacks Centre over anti-paper leak bill

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Central government during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 in the Upper House, accusing it of prioritising politics over students’ futures and demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for alleged police excesses against protesting students in Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi making baseless statements to stay relevant, claims Shekhawat

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, of making baseless statements in Parliament to "stay relevant" after what he described as repeated electoral defeats of the Raebareli MP.

'Politicisation of colours should not create divisions': Oppn on hockey WC jersey row

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Amid a controversy over the hockey team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 World Cup, Opposition leaders on Thursday hit out at the ruling BJP-led NDA, cautioning that "politicisation of colours" should not lead to divisions among people.

Delhi: Woman accuses AAP MLA Virender Singh Kadian, son of assault; FIR registered

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered an FIR against AAP MLA Virender Singh Kadian, his son, and others following allegations made by a woman whose family sells flowers for a living. The case has been registered under Sections 74, 79, 115(2), 351(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Politics

Once considered an appeal among young voters, Nepal PM’s reclusive style now under scrutiny

Govt signs MoU with IndiGo to showcase India as tourism destination

Oppn raises concerns over passage of Vande Mataram Bill that criminalises insult to national song

UN expert urges Pakistan to allow Imran Khan to access medical treatment of his choice

PM Modi assures Arunachal, Nagaland MPs of support to tackle floods

Violence, deaths, mark PoJK poll charade as Islamabad keeps tightening grip with more repression

No reforms, only politics: Kharge attacks Centre over anti-paper leak bill

Rahul Gandhi making baseless statements to stay relevant, claims Shekhawat

'Politicisation of colours should not create divisions': Oppn on hockey WC jersey row

Delhi: Woman accuses AAP MLA Virender Singh Kadian, son of assault; FIR registered

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