This debate comes amid growing demands for the return of the monarchy, with thousands of pro-monarchists taking to the streets of Kathmandu on March 9 to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah.
A journalist from Balochistan's Barkhan district, Asif Kareem Khetran, has reportedly been forcibly disappeared, raising serious concerns over press freedom and human rights in the region.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai criticized the RJD and Congress for tarnishing Bihar's image, claiming their rule kept the state away from development. He stated that under Nitish Kumar, Bihar is progressing with better employment opportunities and central government schemes.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a circular aimed at to offer guidance on the application of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) provision under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).
He criticized BRS leaders, saying, "Those who claim to be seniors and have been ministers for 10 years misinterpreted the Governor's speech. They think their ignorance is their knowledge."
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and Spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya hit out at the Trinamool Congress over clash in Birbhum during Holi celebrations and held the police and state government responsible for the violence.
He also claimed that Reddy might join the BJP in future after BJP legislator Raja Singh alleged that Reddy was secretly meeting with senior BJP leaders, sparking speculation about a potential defection.
BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Saturday slammed the Mamta Banerjee government over the Birbhum clash, questioning why violence occurs during Hindu festivals.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the state government's decision to provide a four per cent reservation in government contracts is not exclusive to Muslims but extends to all minority communities and backward classes.
The Islamabad High Court has appointed a court clerk to investigate the denial of a meeting between Imran Khan and lawyer Mashal Yousafzai, as jail authorities claim the PTI founder refused access. The court questioned inconsistencies in their statements and directed an inquiry.