In a letter dated July 26, Patnaik highlighted the dire situation caused by recent heavy rains, which have led to a severe shortage of potatoes in Odisha's markets.
In Lok Sabha, Congress demanded a clear timeline for the delayed national census and raised concerns about the China border situation. Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi and MP Manish Tewari called for immediate government action on both issues.
Channi alleged that the current government has imposed an undeclared emergency in India, specifically referencing the detention of Amritpal Singh under the National Security Act (NSA).
The Lok Sabha session saw dramatic exchanges as Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi and BJP MP Ravneet Bittu engaged in a fierce confrontation, leading to a 30-minute adjournment.
Pramod Boro, Chief of the Bodoland Territorial Region, took to microblogging site X to express his satisfaction with the meeting. He highlighted Shah's commitment to resolving issues concerning the implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord, 2020, and other pending matters.
In a significant move to resonate more closely with India's rich cultural heritage, the iconic Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan have been renamed Ganatantra Mandap and Ashok Mandap, respectively.
The proposal to merge North Bengal with the Northeastern states has sparked a heated political debate. West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar's suggestion has faced strong opposition from the Trinamool Congress.
The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for India, citing potential risks in northeastern states and other regions. Travellers are advised to exercise increased caution due to crime and terrorism risks.
The body of leading seaman Sitendra Singh was recovered on Wednesday following extensive diving operations after he went missing during a fire on the INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
In response to a complaint on social media, the Delhi Traffic Police intervened after a car was spotted in Dwarka with a person dressed as Spiderman clinging to its bonnet.
A Delhi court has summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case filed by BJP Mumbai spokesperson Suresh Nakhua. The case revolves around Rathee's video allegedly referring to Nakhua as part of 'violent and abusive trolls,' seeking Rs 20 lakh in damages.
INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in Parliament premises on Wednesday over the alleged discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the NEET issue in Parliament. Rijiju stated that the Opposition was creating an unnecessary ruckus and demanded that Gandhi apologise for his statement.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's comments on the Union Budget, questioning the state's inaction on Teesta floods and landslides. Bista highlighted the lack of disaster declaration and support for victims in Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
Following the presentation of the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament on Tuesday, July 23, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait voiced his discontent, arguing that the new budget offers little tangible benefit to farmers
The Supreme Court on July 23 declined to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam amidst allegations of paper leaks and malpractices. The Court concluded there was insufficient evidence to suggest a widespread, systematic breach that compromised the integrity of the entire examination.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 23 unveiling significant changes to customs duties that promise to make a range of products more affordable for consumers.
In a move to provide relief to taxpayers, the Finance Minister announced revised tax slabs for personal income tax. The new tax regime maintains a nil tax rate for incomes up to Rs 3 lakh. However, incomes between Rs 3-7 lakh will now be taxed at 5 percent, an adjustment from the previous 5 percent rate on incomes between Rs 3-6 lakh. Incomes between Rs 7-10 lakh will be taxed at 10 percent, compared to the earlier 10 percent rate for incomes between Rs 6-9 lakh.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has termed the Budget 2024 as a 'dream budget' for all sections, particularly youth and women. He highlighted that a capital expenditure of over Rs 11 lakh crore has been allocated.
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