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‘Zero Hour’ is an important device to raise urgent matters of public importance by MPs without any advance permission. ‘Zero Hour’ starts after the ‘Question Hour’ and focuses on government accountability and strengthening democracy. ‘Zero Hour’ is an informal mechanism, neither mentioned in the Constitution nor in the Rules of Procedure of Parlia...
AIADMK’s organising secretary and ex-union minister Anwar Raja has left the party and joined the ruling DMK today. This is a big blow to the opposition AIADMK’s party. Raja criticised the BJP, saying it will destroy any party that joins it. Raja said that AIADMK was left to his policy and now in the hands […]
Following violent clashes during DJ competitions, UP authorities have banned baseball bats and hockey sticks along the Kanwar Yatra route. The move aims to curb misuse and maintain order. Religious symbols like Trishuls remain allowed. CM Yogi Adityanath blamed “miscreants” for infiltrating Yatra groups and urged vigilance.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of “barking” on TV daily while ignoring Manipur’s violence. At a Mysuru event, he said Modi “murdered” the Constitution and travels abroad more than addressing domestic crises. Contrasting Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit, Kharge questioned Modi’s silence and slammed rising inequality.
AP Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh will visit Krishna district today, arriving at Medha Towers in Gannavaram at 12:30 PM. He will inaugurate the newly established E-Clat software company, which, according to organizers, has created job for 300 people. Lokesh, also the Mangalagiri TDP MLA, is expected to interact with company staff.
US President Donald Trump made sensational remarks, claiming the American dollar is strengthening globally while accusing BRICS of attempting dominance. He warned of a 10% tariff on BRICS nations, noting no one attended related talks. Trump asserted that if the dollar weakens, the world suffers, vowing to ‘wipe out’ a stronger BRICS.
China is cracking down on rare earth smuggling amid rising tensions with the US over trade controls. Officials accuse foreign spies of disguising exports to bypass Chinese rules. Beijing urges Washington to lift tech restrictions, especially on semiconductors, to stabilize trade ties. Talks continue ahead of the Aug 12 deadline for a broader trade agreement.
India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau criticized a Wall Street Journal report alleging pilot error in the AI 171 crash, calling it premature and unverified. The bureau emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and urged media to avoid spreading misleading narratives until the final, fact-based report is released.
India rejected NATO chief Mark Rutte’s warning of secondary sanctions over Russian oil trade, affirming that its energy needs take precedence. The Ministry of External Affairs cautioned against “double standards,” emphasizing market realities. India’s petroleum minister also highlighted diversification options, brushing off Western pressure.
Eight opposition parties, led by the Congress, have given a call for ‘Odisha Bandh’ today. This decision was taken to protest the death of the college girl student following inaction over her sexual harassment complaint against a professor. The Odisha Congress president said that the state government failed to protect women.
Controlling population has posed challenges for South Indian states. Lower population growth has led to reduced political representation and lesser central funds based on population-based formulas. It inadvertently penalizes these states in resource allocation, sparking debates on fairness and incentives in federal policymaking.
With flood-flow receding at Srisailam Dam in Nandyal district, crest gates have been closed. Inflows from Jurala and Sunkeshula stand at 65,985 cusecs, while 68,753 cusecs are being released into Nagarjuna Sagar through power generation at both Right and Left Bank Hydropower Stations. The dam’s level is 882.50 feet with 201.582 TMC storage.
Following Air India’s deadly crash linked to fuel switch position, DGCA directs all Indian airlines to inspect Boeing 737 and 787 fuel switch locks. Despite FAA and Boeing deeming them safe, airlines like Air India, Etihad, and Singapore Airlines are conducting checks to ensure safety and prevent accidental engine shutdowns.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre and states to suggest ways to regulate hate speech without compromising free expression, while hearing Wajahat Khan’s plea. The bench questioned why society tolerates hate as free speech and emphasized self-restraint, as Khan faces multiple FIRs following his complaint against influencer Sharmistha Panoli.
India’s most wanted gangster, Pavittar Singh Batala, linked to Babbar Khalsa, was arrested with seven others by the FBI in California. The group faces charges including kidnapping, torture, and firearms violations. This major bust is part of “Summer Heat,” an FBI initiative targeting violent gang members threatening U.S. communities.