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.

India’s Deep Ocean Mission paving way for big leap in Blue Economy

IANS | August 21, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s Deep Ocean Mission, which has been launched with an investment of Rs 4,077 crore spread over five years, represents a strategic effort to develop advanced technologies for deep-sea exploration and sustainable utilisation of marine resources.

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.