POLITICS

Delhi Excise Scam: Judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Kavitha extended
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The accused, who were presented via video conferencing from Tihar Jail as their previous judicial custody expired, had their custody extended by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court. The judicial custody for the CBI case was extended until August 9, while custody in the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was extended until August 13.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran
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Haniyeh was killed along with one of his bodyguards at his residence in the Iranian capital, while he was on a visit to the town to attend an inauguration ceremony by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.
Proud to belong to Jat caste: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
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"I am Jat and proud to belong to this caste," Dhankhar said, adding that Jats find place in the OBC categories of the Rajasthan and central governments.
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Govt amends anti-conversion law in Assembly,  punishment enhanced to life term 
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The amendment also stipulates that anyone receiving foreign or illegal funds for unlawful religious conversions faces rigorous imprisonment of 7 to 14 years and a fine of Rs 10 lakh. Khanna asserted there is no controversy surrounding the bill.
Why did you not make an SC, ST or OBC MP as LoP in Lok Sabha: BJP MP hits back at Rahul
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Participating in the discussion on the Union Budget, Agrawal lambasted the Opposition and said they opposed the budget because they disapprove of the agenda of development that this Government has for youth, farmers, women, poor, and various regions, including border areas.
PepsiCo India Reports Revenue of ₹5,954 Crore and Profit of ₹217 Crore for Apr-Dec 2023
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During this period, the company saw a 28.47% rise in revenue from product and service sales, totaling ₹8,127.07 crore.
Dhankhar Warns RS Members: Undignified Behavior Undermines Democratic Principles
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He said that members of the House today were getting less tolerant of opposing views. "You can disagree with others, but not listening to opposite views is against parliamentary etiquette," Mr. Dhankhar said at an orientation programme for the first-time members of Rajya Sabha.
'Aimed at reaping political dividends': Claims BJP as Mamata Walks Out of NITI Aayog Meeting
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Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya from the BJP described the incident as a "weak script" orchestrated by Banerjee. He argued, "She was given ample time at the NITI Aayog meeting. Her presence there wasn’t meant to benefit the economic situation of West Bengal but to score political points and create a dramatic exit." He further added, "She chose to present herself as an opposition figure rather than as an administrator."
Mamata Banerjee Exits NITI Aayog Meeting, Claims Speech Cut Short
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The government said she had run out of time for speaking. She termed the act disrespectful and announced that she would not attend any further meetings. She said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes while other chief ministers of Assam, Goa, and Chhattisgarh spoke for 10 to 12 minutes, whereas she was cut off after five minutes of speaking.
PM Modi Highlights 'Viksit Bharat@2047' as National Goal, Emphasizes Role of States in Achieving It
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PM Modi's remarks came while addressing the Ninth Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting was also joined by Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, Union Ministers and members of the NITI Aayog.
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