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FCRA amendment bill unlikely to be taken up in Lok Sabha amid protests
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Bill, introduced in the House last month, seeks to protect national security and interest and asserted that it was not aimed against any religion
 "FCRA amendment bill unlikely to be taken up in Lok Sabha amid protests")
CAG flags lapses in Odisha's PVTG initiatives, half of population left out
CAG has flagged serious lapses in Odisha's PVTG welfare schemes, with over half the population excluded, projects lying defunct and weak monitoring undermining delivery
 "CAG flags lapses in Odisha's PVTG initiatives, half of population left out")
After Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha committee to study MCA's subordinate rules
Lok Sabha panel meets MCA officials to review rules and regulations, following Rajya Sabha scrutiny of commitment provisions under the Competition Act
 "After Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha committee to study MCA's subordinate rules")
SC to hear Anil Ambani's plea against 'fraud' tag by banks next week
Supreme Court to hear Anil Ambani's plea against fraud classification by banks over alleged ₹31,580 crore irregularities linked to ADAG entities
 "SC to hear Anil Ambani's plea against 'fraud' tag by banks next week")
Explosion outside Punjab BJP's office in Chandigarh, no casualties
Sounds of the explosion were heard around 5 pm, said head of the state BJP's media cell Vineet Joshi. A scooter parked outside the building in Sector 37 was damaged
 "Explosion outside Punjab BJP's office in Chandigarh, no casualties")
Odisha govt withdraws bills for MLAs' salary hike after backlash
Odisha government withdraws controversial Bills proposing steep salary hikes for MLAs and ministers following public criticism and political pressure
 "Odisha govt withdraws bills for MLAs' salary hike after backlash")
CCS to meet at 7 PM today in national capital amid West Asia conflict
A week earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation
 "CCS to meet at 7 PM today in national capital amid West Asia conflict")
Lok Sabha passes Bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital
The bill, which will scuttle any future bid to alter the decision of making Amaravati the sole and permanent capital, was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote
 "Lok Sabha passes Bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh's capital")
SC dismisses plea seeking details on Air India plane crash investigation
On June 12 last year, Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route to London Gatwick, crashed into a medical college hostel complex shortly after take off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhb
 "SC dismisses plea seeking details on Air India plane crash investigation")
Transgender Amendment Bill gets President's assent amid Opposition protests
Opposition MPs had slammed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, for excluding gays and lesbians from its ambit
 "Transgender Amendment Bill gets President's assent amid Opposition protests")
Govt's plan to expand LS will disadvantage southern states: Congress
Opposition warns proposed seat hike could disadvantage southern, smaller states
 "Govt's plan to expand LS will disadvantage southern states: Congress")
IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy
Fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to impact several regions, including north and central India. Delhi may see light showers and cloudy skies with temperatures staying comfortable
 "IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy")
Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today: Here's all you need to know about it
Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today, marking India's first digital headcount with caste data and self-enumeration. The long-delayed exercise will be conducted in two phases across the country
 "Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today: Here's all you need to know about it")
Terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Ganderbal, operation underway
A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night, in Arhama area of Gandebal district based on inputs of suspicious movement in the region
 "Terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Ganderbal, operation underway")
'No LPG shortage in Gurugram, 24x7 control room set up to tackle issues'
To strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism, a dedicated 24x7 LPG control room has been set up at the Mini Secretariat
 "'No LPG shortage in Gurugram, 24x7 control room set up to tackle issues'")
Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally for first time
It is India's 16th Census and eighth after Independence
 "Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally for first time")
Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options
Eutelsat merged in 2023 with OneWeb, a London-headquartered satellite internet startup that had been rescued by Britain and India's Bharti
 "Europe's Eutelsat in talks with Isro to boost satellite launch options")
India records 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, among top globally: Report
Access Now report shows India continues to be among leading countries enforcing internet shutdowns, with 65 instances recorded during 2025
 "India records 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, among top globally: Report")
April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD
IMD says east, central and northwest India may witness more heatwave days than normal during April -June
 "April may be wetter, cooler than usual in some parts of the country: IMD")
Policy vs reality: Hurdles to transgender welfare schemes raise concerns
As the Transgender Amendment Bill gets the President's nod amid concerns, a picture from the ground
 "Policy vs reality: Hurdles to transgender welfare schemes raise concerns")