India

“Can’t impose GST on something as essential as life insurance,” says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

06 Aug 2024 14:02 PM IST

Reacting to the 18% GST implemented on life and medical insurance premiums, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated on Tuesday that imposing GST on something as essential as life insurance is unacceptable. He emphasized that India already has the highest out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, and adding an 18% GST is unfair. “You

EAM Jaishankar’s All-Party Meeting On Bangladesh Crisis—What Did Rahul Gandhi Say?

06 Aug 2024 13:54 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday to address the escalating crisis in Bangladesh. Leaders from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition, including Rahul Gandhi, attended the session, where a unified stance in support of the government’s actions was reaffirmed. Jaishankar took to

Aircraft that brought Hasina to India returns to Bangladesh

06 Aug 2024 13:32 PM IST

A day after Sheikh Hasina fled to India following her forced resignation as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the plane that brought her to Ghaziabad’s Hindon air base departed today without her. The C-130 J transport aircraft left Hindon air base at around 9 am, carrying seven military personnel back

All India Sufi Sajjadanshin welcomes Waqf Board Act amendments

06 Aug 2024 13:13 PM IST

The All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) has expressed strong support for the central government’s proposed amendments to the Waqf Board Act, urging widespread cooperation for the bill’s passage. During a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday, AISSC Chairman Syed Naseruddin Chishty welco med the amendments, emphasizing their importance for

EAM Jaishankar to Address Parliament on Bangladesh Crisis Today

06 Aug 2024 12:56 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Tuesday that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar would address the lower house of Parliament regarding the situation in Bangladesh. Jaishankar is scheduled to make a suo moto statement at 3:30 pm in the Lok Sabha and at 2:30 pm in the Rajya Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi, opposition leaders attend all-party meeting on Bangladesh unrest

06 Aug 2024 12:38 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with leaders from various parties, attended an all-party meeting convened by the central government on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to brief the meeting, which will take place in the morning,

Sheikh Hasina’s Downfall: India’s Warning Ignored As Bangladesh Faces Turmoil

06 Aug 2024 12:28 PM IST

Top Indian officials warned Sheikh Hasina about General Waker-us-Zaman’s pro-China leanings before his appointment as Bangladesh Army Chief on June 23, 2023. Hasina ignored this advice, which contributed to her downfall. General Zaman, instead of addressing growing youth protests, issued an ultimatum for Hasina to leave the country with her

CJI DY Chandrachud Goes Vegan, Launches Neurodiverse Café And New Court Portal

06 Aug 2024 12:26 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has turned vegan, inspired by his daughter’s push for a cruelty-free lifestyle. He announced this during the opening of a new canteen at the Delhi High Court, which is run by people with neurodiverse conditions. Chandrachud shared that his two daughters, who are

Watch: Mumbai Man Struggles To Exit Crowded Mumbai Local Train Goes Viral

06 Aug 2024 12:21 PM IST

From news articles and TV shows to movies and social media posts, Mumbai’s daily hustle has often been romanticized, portraying the city’s problems as a testament to the resilient spirit of its citizens. However, a recent video reveals a starkly different reality, showcasing the struggles faced by Mumbai’s local train

Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh politics: ‘End of Sheikh Hasina Era’

06 Aug 2024 12:17 PM IST

On Sheikh Hasina and the current political situation in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked, “It is very clearly the end of the Sheikh Hasina era, no doubt about that. She is also 76 years old, and I don’t think she will sit in exile plotting a comeback—that would be

4 UP Policemen Suspended For Allegedly ‘Planting’ Arms In Youth’s Car To Frame Him

06 Aug 2024 12:05 PM IST

In a shocking turn of events, four UP policemen have been suspended for allegedly planting a pistol in the car of a youth to frame him in a false case, officials revealed on Monday.The incident has ignited widespread outrage and demands for justice. Dinesh Kumar, the father of the youth

Kerala Govt approved wayanad projects without thorough environmental review

06 Aug 2024 12:03 PM IST

Over the past four years, the Kerala government has approved numerous projects in Wayanad, including those related to non-coal mining, allegedly without conducting thorough studies of the district’s topography and geomorphology, according to sources at the Environment Ministry. Among these projects are the Hill Highway in Wayanad and the installation