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FCRA Bill sent to JPC for broad-based consultation: BJP; Oppn says 'organised attack' against minorities

IANS | August 12, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Wednesday that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a "more broad-based consultation", while the Opposition attacked the Centre alleging an "organised attack" against minorities in the country.

Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved (Lead)

IANS | August 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A three-member inquiry committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has found all three charges against former Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma proved in connection with the discovery of unexplained cash at his official residence in New Delhi, as per its report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.

9 women CEOs, 25 MDs among India’s top 500 listed firms: Govt data

IANS | August 12, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Women remain significantly underrepresented in the top leadership ranks of India's largest listed companies, with only nine serving as chief executive officers and 25 as managing directors across the country's top 500 listed firms, the Parliament has been informed.

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Following over an hour-long discussion, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote.

India's retail inflation edges up to 4.45 per cent in July

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India's retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, edged up to 4.45 per cent in July, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed in LS without debate, House adjourned for the day

IANS | August 12, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha without debate on Wednesday.

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IANS) Central Bank of Iran Governor Dr Abdolnaser Hemmati met Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit here on Wednesday.

CPI-M MP John Brittas files privilege motion against BJP's Sushmita Dev over 'lungi wala' remark; Oppn extends support

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) CPI-M MP John Brittas on Wednesday said that he has moved a privilege motion against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sushmita Dev for an alleged disrespectful remark against him, as other opposition leaders backed him, referring to her remark as an "attack on India's culture".

Gujarat gets CZA approval for Asia's first desert-themed night safari, zoo at Deesa

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:25 PM

Banaskantha, Aug 12 (IANS) Gujarat’s proposed 103-hectare desert-themed zoological park and drive-through night safari at Juna Deesa in Banaskantha district has received approval from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), clearing the way for a project estimated to cost Rs 542.14 crore.

Delhi Crime Branch busts Chinese manjha racket; three arrested, 1,398 reels seized

IANS | August 12, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Delhi Police's Crime Branch cracked down on the illegal storage, transportation and sale of banned Chinese/plastic manjha on Wednesday, apprehending three accused and seizing 1,398 reels of the prohibited kite strings along with a vehicle allegedly used for its transportation.

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FCRA Bill sent to JPC for broad-based consultation: BJP; Oppn says 'organised attack' against minorities

Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved (Lead)

9 women CEOs, 25 MDs among India’s top 500 listed firms: Govt data

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

India's retail inflation edges up to 4.45 per cent in July

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed in LS without debate, House adjourned for the day

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

CPI-M MP John Brittas files privilege motion against BJP's Sushmita Dev over 'lungi wala' remark; Oppn extends support

Gujarat gets CZA approval for Asia's first desert-themed night safari, zoo at Deesa

Delhi Crime Branch busts Chinese manjha racket; three arrested, 1,398 reels seized

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