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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a constructive and productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in meaningful discussions based on facts while highlighting India’s economic progress and the achievements of its young innovators. In an apparent swipe at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the Prime Minister praised the team behind Skyroot Aerospace’s successful Vikram 1 launch, noting that the average age of its members was just 28 years. He remarked that he was “not talking about a 56-year-old youth,” drawing laughter as he underscored the contribution of young Indians to the country’s…

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $964 million to $675.16 billion for the week ended July 10, supported primarily by a rise in foreign currency assets, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Foreign currency assets, which account for the largest share of the country’s forex reserves, climbed by $930 million to $546.51 billion during the reporting week. In rupee terms, the value of these assets increased by ₹14,078 crore. The value of foreign currency assets is influenced by fluctuations in major international currencies such as the euro, pound sterling and Japanese…

New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced on Monday with the Centre preparing to introduce several significant bills while the Opposition geared up to press for detailed discussions on a range of national issues. The 25 day session, comprising 19 sittings, is expected to witness intense debates over legislative proposals and political issues, making it one of the most closely watched sessions of the year. Among the key proposals on the government’s agenda is a bill that seeks to make insulting the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Centre is also expected to reintroduce the Constitution (131st…

New Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described the immense pressure faced by Tehran’s negotiating team during talks with the United States, saying every discussion took place under the constant fear of military strikes. Recalling his conversations with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Araghchi said he asked whether American negotiators had ever participated in talks believing the meeting could be bombed at any moment or spoken to their families wondering if it might be their final conversation. He said such fears had become a reality for Iranian officials because of what he described as persistent threats from the…

New Delhi: Heavy security and widespread restrictions were enforced across central Delhi on Monday as thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered for the proposed “Chalo Sansad” march on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Ahead of the protest, Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), banning unauthorised assemblies across the New Delhi district. Authorities clarified that no permission had been granted for the march, stating that demonstrations involving five or more people were prohibited outside designated protest sites with prior approval. Despite the restrictions, large…

New Delhi: Fresh claims of Balochistan declaring independence from Pakistan have brought renewed attention to the country’s largest and most strategically important province. The developments come at a time when both Balochistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir are experiencing unrest, though the nature and significance of the crises differ considerably. Pakistan occupied Kashmir has witnessed repeated protests in recent months, with demonstrations largely driven by rising living costs, electricity prices, food inflation and demands for greater political rights. The latest wave of protests escalated into clashes and widespread shutdowns. In contrast, Balochistan has seen a sharp increase in militant violence targeting…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the political transformation witnessed in West Bengal is unlike any seen in the country since Independence. He made the remarks while virtually laying the foundation stone for what is set to become the world’s largest curd production plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project. The ceremony was held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata, with senior government leaders and officials in attendance. Addressing the gathering, Shah said West Bengal had experienced decades of rule under different political ideologies before undergoing a significant shift. He described…