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Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah if he approved use of ‘lethal force’ on student protesters

Rahul Gandhi asks Amit Shah if he approved use of ‘lethal force’ on student protesters

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Rahul Gandhi Demands Accountability Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Union home minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on peaceful protesters in Delhi on July 20, asking whether he approved the use of “indiscriminate force, including lethal weapons and tear gas”, allegedly leaving hundreds injured. LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with an injured victim during the police crackdown on students in the ‘Sansad chalo’ march, addresses a press conference amid the ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak issue, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (PTI) Gandhi’s letter sent on Saturday, came on the day Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as the Union education minister after due to mounting pressure following weeks of nationwide protests over the NEET examination leak fiasco. “We hold Amit Shah directly responsible for the violence that has taken place against our students. He authorised the shooting of our students. He authorised the use of lethal weapons, including pellet guns, against our students. For us, this is a …

Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

Anurag Kashyap reviews Naslen’s Mollywood Times as team faces FIR over alleged screening of scenes not approved by CBFC

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was all praise for a recent Malayalam release, Mollywood Times. Directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak and starring Naslen, the film was released in theatres on June 5. Even as the film’s team faces an FIR over the alleged screening of scenes not permitted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Anurag showered the film with love. Anurag Kashyap reviewed Naslen’s Mollywood Times on Letterboxd. Anurag Kashyap’s review of Mollywood Times Anurag posted his review for Mollywood Times on Letterboxd and rated it four stars. His review of the film read: “A post Internet/social media’s cinephile filmmakers wet dream is this film. A lot of truth and a lot of idealism . The articulation of it all from the filmmaker that Abhinav sunder Nayak is only going to get sharper with time. This is how it all is but the wee bit of romanticism of it all is what we wish. Loved the film.” The FIR on Mollywood Times team On June 18, news broke that the police had registered a case …

No proposal to monetise temple gold holdings approved: Govt

No proposal to monetise temple gold holdings approved: Govt

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The government on Tuesday dismissed as `false, misleading and baseless` reports and social media claims suggesting that it was planning to introduce a gold monetisation scheme for temple trusts and religious institutions across the country.  The Ministry of Finance, in an official clarification, said certain media reports and social media posts were falsely claiming that the Centre was planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for temple gold reserves or had approved a proposal for monetisation of temple gold holdings. “The speculation and rumours suggesting that the Government is planning to introduce a monetisation scheme for gold held by temple trusts or any religious institution across the country are completely false, misleading and without any basis,” the statement said. The government also rejected claims that gold plates installed on temple towers, doors or other temple structures would be treated as “Strategic Gold Reserves of India”. “It is clarified that claims suggesting that gold plates on temple towers, doors, or other temple structures will be considered as ‘Strategic Gold Reserves of India’ are false, …

What is BWF’s newly approved 3×15 points system in Badminton?

What is BWF’s newly approved 3×15 points system in Badminton?

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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) approved the new 3×15 points system with an overwhelming 82.16% majority at its Annual General Meeting in Horsens on Saturday. A whopping 198 people voted in favour of moving to the shorter format, while 43 voted against it. The approval means that Badminton, as you know it at the highest level is set to undergo a complete change. The 3×15 format will come into effect starting from January 2027. What is the new 3×15 format in Badminton? The 3×15 format will replace the current 3×21 format, which has been in place since 2006. The new points system means that the duration of matches will be shortened significantly. The players will continue to compete in a best-of-three format, but all three games will be shortened to 15 points instead of the current 21-point games. If both shuttlers are level at 15-15, the one to open up a two-point lead will win the game. If the score reaches 20-20, the player who wins the 21st point will pocket the game. Like the …

₹1,122 crore agriculture action plan approved for Haryana

₹1,122 crore agriculture action plan approved for Haryana

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The Haryana government’s state level sanctioning committee (SLSC) on Thursday approved ₹1,122 crore annual action plan for 2026-27 fiscal to strengthen agriculture and allied sectors in the state. A meeting was held under the chairman ship of Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi. (HT File) The plan, under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), was approved during a meeting held to review the implementation status of PM-RKVY, Krishonnati Yojana and the national mission on natural farming in the state. The meeting was chaired by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi. In 2025-26, the government of India released ₹318 crore as the first instalment under various components of PM-RKVY for Haryana out of which over ₹240 crore has already been utilised, reflecting a utilisation rate of more than 75%. The Union government has communicated a central share of over ₹545 crore for Haryana under PM-RKVY for 2026-27, while the state government will contribute about ₹364 crore, taking the total allocation to over ₹909 crore. Officials said the action plan aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming …

‘No Link To PM Modi Visit’: Envoy Reuven Azar Says Israel Approved Iran Strikes Days Later | India News

‘No Link To PM Modi Visit’: Envoy Reuven Azar Says Israel Approved Iran Strikes Days Later | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 14:58 IST The Israeli envoy said the region was already highly volatile before the visit and stressed that the operational window for the strikes emerged only after PM Modi had departed. PM Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu Israel approved its military strikes against Iran two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the country, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said on Monday, rejecting suggestions that the timing of the operation was connected to PM Modi’s trip. Azar said the region was already highly volatile before the visit and stressed that the operational window for launching the strikes emerged only after the prime minister had departed. “The cabinet decision to approve the operation happened only two days after,” he said, adding that any attempt to link the visit with the military action was misplaced. PM Modi arrived in Israel on February 25 for his second visit in nine years and left the following day after holding talks with Israeli Prime …

West Asia conflict: India approved docking of 3 Iranian ships, says Jaishankar

West Asia conflict: India approved docking of 3 Iranian ships, says Jaishankar

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Iran had sought India`s permission for three of its ships to dock at Indian ports and the approval was granted the next day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, amid tensions in the Indian Ocean region following sinking of an Iranian warship by the US last week. In a statement in the Parliament, Jaishankar said one Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked in Kochi on March 4 reported PTI. It is for the first time a senior minister said that Iran requested for docking of three of its ships in Indian ports. India grants Iranian ships port access, IRIS Lavan docks at Kochi says Jaishankar “The Iranian side has requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. This was accorded on March 1. IRIS LAVAN actually docked on March 4 in Kochi. The crew is currently in Indian naval facilities,” he said. “We believe that this was the right thing to do and the Iranian foreign minister has expressed his country`s thanks for this humane gesture,” …

Kochi Corporation Budget approved amid Opposition boycott

Kochi Corporation Budget approved amid Opposition boycott

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The Kochi Corporation’s Budget for 2026-27 was passed with amendments suggested during the discussion even as the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) staged a boycott, alleging that the changes had reduced the surplus into a deficit. Deputy mayor Deepak Joy had presented a ₹132-crore surplus Budget. Mayor V.K. Minimol said that proposals to address drinking water scarcity and to establish memorials for the late literary critic M.K. Sanoo and ghazal singer Umbayi had been incorporated. However, LDF Parliamentary Party leader V.A. Sreejith said the Opposition chose to boycott rather than endorse the Budget as he felt that the amendments had rendered it deficit in violation of the Municipal Act. For the Budget to be viable, the Corporation would need to collect property tax worth ₹78 crore in a single month, which, he termed, was “next to impossible.” He pointed out that while the Budget speech referred to projects such as the ₹200-crore renovation of the Pandarachira canal and two new waste treatment plants costing ₹40 crore, they were absent in the Budget estimates. Incorporating them, …

Bareilly Airport Expansion Approved; Direct Flights To Delhi, Mumbai On Cards | India News

Bareilly Airport Expansion Approved; Direct Flights To Delhi, Mumbai On Cards | India News

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Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 13:09 IST Bareilly Civil Airport expansion clears hurdle as 23.55 acres acquired; lease process begins, raising hopes for new flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities The Bareilly airport has particularly benefited local businesspersons, students and migrant workers by reducing travel time and improving connectivity. (Local18) The long-pending obstacles in the expansion of the Bareilly airport have now been resolved. Following the completion of the land acquisition process, the UP government and the civil aviation department have initiated formalities for the land lease agreement. This development has significantly improved prospects for expanding air connectivity to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities. Civil Airport Operational Since 2021 Approximately five years ago, a civil airport was established in Bareilly after acquiring around 48.5 acres of land. Regular flight operations commenced on March 8, 2021. At present, flights to Mumbai and Bengaluru are operational, making travel more convenient for passengers. The airport has particularly benefited local businesspersons, students and migrant workers by reducing travel time and improving connectivity. No Independent Runway Yet Although …

Central projects worth ₹55,000 cr approved in last 1 yr: Himanta| India News

Central projects worth ₹55,000 cr approved in last 1 yr: Himanta| India News

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Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that central projects worth around ₹55,000 crore have been sanctioned for the state in the last one year. Central projects worth ₹55,000 cr approved in last 1 yr: Himanta Addressing a press conference here, Sarma spoke about a range of approved and planned projects in Assam. “The Centre had assured infrastructure projects worth ₹80,000 crore during the second Advantage Assam investment summit last year, and the state has already received approval for different projects worth ₹55,000 crore,” he said. The ‘Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit’ was organised by the state government in February 2025. Sarma said that the government has already floated the tender for the Kamakhya Ropeway Project from Kamakhya rail station to Kamakhya temple. “When the PM visits Assam next, he will lay the foundation for it,” he said. The Centre is likely to approve a ₹1,500 crore project in a day or two to construct an elevated corridor from Guwahati airport to Jalukbari, the entry point of the state capital, …