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.

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.”

Delhi CM attack: Security enhanced at Rekha Gupta's residence, CRPF deployed

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In the wake of a shocking attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai event, security at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Civil Lines on Thursday has been significantly increased. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was deployed to bolster security arrangements.

Nikki Haley cautions Trump amid 50 pc tariff row, says get back India-US ties on track

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:30 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial if the US aims to counter China's growing global influence.