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Economic storm staring India but PM is silent, says Rahul at AICC session

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) session passed a 12-page resolution, titled Nyay Path, which accused the government of practising a "weak-kneed and failed foreign policy"

Foreign policy 'weak-kneed' in dealing with Donald Trump, says Congress

The Congress also tried to define its idea of Indian nationalism and cultural ethos even as it flagged contemporary concerns

Supreme Court pulls up Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for stalling Bills

Specifies how long governors can hold on to Bills passed by state Cabinet

Major regional parties face vacuum as top leaders enter twilight years

BJD lacks a clear successor to Naveen Patnaik, Abhishek Banerjee is yet to win over TMC's senior leaders, and BJP appears reluctant to align with JD(S) amid its electoral decline

BJP received highest donation among national parties in FY24, shows data

The Congress received a total of ₹190.32 crore via 102 donations from corporate/business sectors and ₹90.89 crore through 1,882 individual donors

US tariffs' fallout: Andhra CM writes to Goyal on shrimp farmers' concerns

In his letter to Goyal, Naidu appealed to the Centre "to come to the rescue of aqua farmers by negotiating with the US to exempt the aqua products from this additional duty"

Veteran Kerala leader Marian Alexander Baby elected CPI(M) party chief

Baby's election to the top post of the party, and the rejigged 18-member Polit Bureau-its highest decision-making body-where eight new members were inducted

Parliament Budget Session concludes, both Houses adjourned sine die

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said as many as 16 Bills were passed during the session and the House productivity was pegged at over 118 per cent

Rajya Sabha witnesses marathon debate to pass Waqf Amendment Bill

Tabling the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju listed the amendments that the government has brought in the redrafted Bill

Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Govt weighs in, TDP seeks seafood shield

Opposition parties seek to know Centre's plans to protect interests of Indian farmers and small-scale industries

BJP allies back Waqf Bill; Shah, Rijiju say it won't be retrospective

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the BJP, urged the government to show flexibility in drafting the rules to allow states to determine the composition of the Waqf boards

Changing contours of India's aid to neighbouring countries and regions

Returning the favour, Modi will be the first foreign leader to be hosted by Dissanayake

Don't think govt is in a great hurry to sign BTA with US: Ashwani Mahajan

Since the US has announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, their markets are down, and there are fears that inflation will increase

A decade on, 'Give It Up' campaign loses steam after a promising start

On March 27, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Give It Up' campaign at the 'Urja Sangam' global energy summit

Significant number of cops justify use of torture & violence, finds study

Highlights 'disregard for the Rule of Law' among police forces across the country

Delhi govt 'doubles' capex, keeps Rs 5.1K crore for women payouts

Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, highlighted that she has doubled capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 crore

20 years of MNREGA: BJP, Congress battle to claim scheme's success

BJP and Congress are set to lock horns over MNREGA's legacy as the scheme marks 20 years, with both sides claiming credit ahead of crucial state elections

Members of Parliament get 24% salary hike on Cost Inflation Index basis

Effective from Apr 1, 2023

Comedian Kamra booked for comments on Shinde; 12 held for ransacking venue

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said no one should violate the law and the Constitution and must keep a check on what they say

100K shakhas, 10 million volunteers: RSS sets goal for centenary year

The organisation resolves to promote goodwill meetings, address inter-caste conflicts, and focus on women's empowerment. Archis Mohan reports