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Politicsndtv3d ago

Manipur Minister Declares State Ready to Conduct NRC

A Manipur state minister has informed the Centre that the state is prepared to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC), following the Ministry of Home Affairs' earlier formation of a high-level committee to examine demographic changes.

India Addresses Concerns Over Foreign Funding Bill, Promises Clause Removal
Worldindian-expressndtv4d ago2 sources

India Addresses Concerns Over Foreign Funding Bill, Promises Clause Removal

The Indian government is addressing concerns regarding a contentious clause in the foreign funding Bill, with the Home Minister reportedly assuring the Mizoram Chief Minister that a retrospective clause will be removed. The Centre aims to pass the bill next week after these concerns are resolved.

Bilawal Seeks to Shield Coalition from AJK Poll Rift
Politicsexpress-tribune12d ago

Bilawal Seeks to Shield Coalition from AJK Poll Rift

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has sought to protect the ruling coalition from a rift caused by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) election results, stating that his criticism will not endanger the alliance at the Centre and rejecting the poll outcomes.

Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Reconsider Mekedatu Project Stance
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express13d ago3 sources

Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi to Reconsider Mekedatu Project Stance

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Modi, urging him to withdraw the Centre's stance on the Mekedatu project. The Chief Minister's letter challenges the Centre's assertion that state consent is not required for the project.

US 12.5% Tariff Unlikely to Hurt Nigeria
PoliticsPremium Times15d ago

US 12.5% Tariff Unlikely to Hurt Nigeria

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) stated that the US 12.5% tariff is unlikely to significantly impact Nigeria, as most of its exports to the US are petroleum products, which are exempt.

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Government, and Addresses Cost of Living
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+58FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newsyle-uutisetcnbc+50 more20d ago61 sources

Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Forms Government, and Addresses Cost of Living

Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, immediately forming his government and making changes to ministerial positions. His administration has begun to tackle the cost of living crisis, with an initial focus on energy tax cuts, while also receiving congratulations from international leaders.

CGO Welcomes Agreement on Judicial Council Membership
Politicsvijesti-me22d ago

CGO Welcomes Agreement on Judicial Council Membership

The Centre for Civic Education (CGO) welcomed the agreement between the government and opposition to launch a process addressing the Justice Minister's membership in the Judicial Council. CGO has consistently highlighted that such membership contradicts international standards and recommendations from Council of Europe bodies.

Swedish Politician Calls for Unified Forest Policy
Politicssvenska-dagbladet23d ago

Swedish Politician Calls for Unified Forest Policy

Helena Lindahl of the Centre Party advocates for a unified political direction to strengthen raw material flows, increase growth in actively managed forests, and reduce bureaucracy, building on recent consensus regarding a forest proposition.

Draft Report on June 2025 Air India Crash Expected by October
BusinessTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv27d ago4 sources

Draft Report on June 2025 Air India Crash Expected by October

The draft final report concerning the June 2025 Air India crash is anticipated to be ready by October, as confirmed by the Centre to the Supreme Court. This report is crucial for understanding the tragedy and follows a Supreme Court ruling on compensation for victims of a 2002 road accident.

Sonam Wangchuk Continues Fast as Ladakh Seeks Article 371-like Safeguards
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Sonam Wangchuk Continues Fast as Ladakh Seeks Article 371-like Safeguards

Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, leading the Leh Apex Body to postpone a Delhi trip. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre's 'double standards' regarding Ladakh and J&K, as the Centre agreed to explore Article 371-like safeguards for Ladakh's elected bodies.

Rahul Gandhi Demands Answers on Delhi Police Action Against Protesters
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv18h ago4 sources

Rahul Gandhi Demands Answers on Delhi Police Action Against Protesters

Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Centre and demanded that Amit Shah explain the Delhi Police's action against protesters, stating that Shah is either 'culpable or incompetent.' The Centre has agreed to discuss the July 20 crackdown in Parliament, with Amit Shah scheduled to speak.

Rural Employment Program Sees Sharp Slowdown
Politicshindustan-times6d ago

Rural Employment Program Sees Sharp Slowdown

Official data presented in Parliament indicates a significant slowdown in employment generation under the Centre’s flagship rural jobs program, even during what is typically its busiest period of the year.

NEET Paper Leak Dominates Punjab Assembly Session
Worldndtv7d ago

NEET Paper Leak Dominates Punjab Assembly Session

The NEET paper leak issue was a central topic during the Punjab Assembly session, where a censure motion was passed against the Centre. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Union government of failing to protect the future of millions of students.

CM Defends Mekedatu Project as Centre Seeks Revisions
Worldhindustan-times10d ago

CM Defends Mekedatu Project as Centre Seeks Revisions

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has defended the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, stating it would primarily serve drinking water and power needs, after the Centre returned its detailed report for revisions.

Thousands of Migrants Cross into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+96FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkFox News+88 more10d ago99 sources

Thousands of Migrants Cross into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, triggering a political backlash and prompting Spanish authorities to return many of them. The event has drawn comparisons to other immigration crises and sparked debate over Europe's response.

BJP MP Receives Lemon Farm Subsidy
Politicsindian-express13d ago

BJP MP Receives Lemon Farm Subsidy

An Indian Express report reveals that a BJP Member of Parliament received a Rs 4.20-lakh subsidy to cultivate lemons on his farm, according to a reply from the Centre.

Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meeting Over TMC Rebel Invite
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv22d ago4 sources

Opposition Walks Out of All-Party Meeting Over TMC Rebel Invite

Opposition parties staged a walkout from an all-party meeting after the Centre invited rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs. The Opposition criticized the move, while the Centre defended its decision to invite everyone.

Delhi High Court Urges Medical Intervention for Sonam Wangchuk's Fast
HealthTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express26d ago3 sources

Delhi High Court Urges Medical Intervention for Sonam Wangchuk's Fast

The Delhi High Court has urged the Centre to provide all necessary medical intervention for environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike. The court emphasized that 'every life is precious' and called for regular health examinations for Wangchuk.

India Directs Enhanced Security at All Ports
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

India Directs Enhanced Security at All Ports

Indian officials have been instructed to enhance security measures at all ports, with the Centre planning to convene the first meeting on coastal border security in the coming months.

US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions in Hormuz Strait
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+84FTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeranrknzzcbc+76 more1mo ago87 sources

US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions in Hormuz Strait

The United States launched strikes against nearly 90 Iranian military targets, including drone and missile storage facilities, in western Iran. In retaliation, Iran attacked American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, further escalating the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

NCP-SP MPs to Meet PM Modi, Oppose FCRA Bill
PoliticsTimes of Indiaindian-express2d ago2 sources

NCP-SP MPs to Meet PM Modi, Oppose FCRA Bill

NCP-SP MPs, led by Supriya Sule, are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express their opposition to the current form of the FCRA Bill. Sule has urged the Centre to either withdraw the bill or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

Cauvery River Water Dispute Escalates Between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express10d ago2 sources

Cauvery River Water Dispute Escalates Between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The long-standing Cauvery river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has escalated, with Karnataka deferring talks and Tamil Nadu planning to approach the Supreme Court. The central government is urging a resolution to the recurring conflict over water sharing.

Thousands of Migrants Cross into Spanish Enclave Ceuta from Morocco, Sparking Crisis
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+82FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnzz+74 more10d ago85 sources

Thousands of Migrants Cross into Spanish Enclave Ceuta from Morocco, Sparking Crisis

Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, leading to a crisis that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned as a 'violation of Spain's territorial integrity'. The influx resulted in at least 18 deaths and prompted international concern.

Supreme Court Orders Preservation of Pellet Gun Ammunition Logs
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv12d ago4 sources

Supreme Court Orders Preservation of Pellet Gun Ammunition Logs

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and ordered the preservation of ammunition logs for pellet guns used by the RAF during recent student protests. This directive comes as the court hears a Public Interest Litigation regarding the use of pellet guns, which it noted can be used in exceptional situations.

Delhi High Court Refuses to Halt HPV Vaccine Administration
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express12d ago3 sources

Delhi High Court Refuses to Halt HPV Vaccine Administration

The Delhi High Court has declined to issue a stay on the administration of HPV vaccines, despite reports of 120 adverse events after nearly 5.6 million doses. The court has, however, requested a response from the Centre regarding the vaccine drive.

CJID Awards AI Advocacy Grants to Seven CSOs in Nigeria
PoliticsPremium Times12d ago

CJID Awards AI Advocacy Grants to Seven CSOs in Nigeria

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has selected seven civil society organizations to receive AI advocacy grants under the Nigeria AI Collective, aiming to strengthen responsible AI governance in the country.

CGO Recommendations Incorporated into New Journalist Code
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

CGO Recommendations Incorporated into New Journalist Code

The Centre for Civic Education (CGO) welcomes the integration of most of its recommendations into the new Code of Journalists, but notes that open questions regarding secret investigations may allow deviations from professional standards.