The Centre conveyed to parliamentarians that US penalties on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases are regrettable, emphasizing India's neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The foreign ministry highlighted that the US decision is based on flawed assumptions and disregards global energy market realities and India's sovereign choices. They also criticized the double standards in the international community.
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The father of the doctor, who was a victim in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case, has appealed to the Calcutta High Court. This appeal challenges a lower court's order that restricted his lawyers from accessing the crime scene.
Niti Aayog's withdrawal of a paper advocating GM soybean and corn imports from the US reveals India's firm stance against transgenic food items due to biosafety concerns. Despite US trade negotiations and Niti Aayog's argument for imports, the government prioritizes domestic production and aligns with opposition from groups like Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Sarma referred to Gandhi’s comments on alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura assembly constituency. Gandhi had claimed that over one lakh votes in the area were fake, duplicate, or bulk voters, with invalid addresses and misuse of Form 6.
"Yesterday, the deputy chairman gave a ruling that because the Lok Sabha Speaker had said so on December 14, 1988, any matter concerning the Election Commission cannot be discussed in Parliament. But on July 21, 2023, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, a Modi appointee, had categorically ruled that 'the Rajya Sabha is entitled to discuss anything under the planet with only one restriction'," Ramesh said in a post on X.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a privilege case against four Jharkhand officials following an FIR against him and others, including MP Manoj Tiwari, for allegedly entering the Deoghar temple's sanctum sanctorum during a VIP entry ban. Dubey, a temple trustee, claims the complainants were improperly allowed inside.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) to enhance electoral system transparency. This action follows a review of state CEO reports, revealing violations of registration norms. The delisted parties will lose benefits under RP Act and Income Tax Act, with an appeal window of 30 days.
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, marking the second IIM in the North East and the 22nd nationwide. With a committed investment exceeding Rs 500 crore, this initiative aims to enhance management education, foster entrepreneurship, and bolster economic growth in the region.
The BJP has criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP), labeling it a "communal party" after former SP MP ST Hasan linked the Uttarkashi flash floods to religious intolerance in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Hasan suggested a lack of respect for other religions contributed to the disaster, while the BJP condemned his remarks as insulting to Sanatan Dharma amidst a natural calamity.
Rajiv Pratap Rudy appeared to secure victory over Sanjeev Balyan in the Constitution Club of India's secretary (administration) election. The high-profile contest drew prominent figures from various parties, including Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi and J P Nadda, resulting in a significant voter turnout.