Lok Sabha on Friday passed The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, whose objective is to raise additional funds from what is widely called demerit or sin goods -- such as pan masala -- for "Health Security" and "National Security."
Reports of enforced disappearances continue to cast a dark shadow over Pakistan's human rights record. Sajid Ahmed, a graduate of the Islamic International University Islamabad (IIUI) and a student of Balochi literature, has allegedly been abducted by Pakistani security forces in Panjgur. Sa
Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram governor and husband of late Union Minister Sushma Swaraj, passed away on Thursday, his daughter, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, confirmed. He was 73.
Veteran film producer M Saravanan, revered as a pillar of Tamil cinema and the guiding force behind the legendary AVM Studios in Chennai, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra, fondly remembered as the industry's 'He-Man', passed away on November 24, 2025, leaving a deep void in Hindi cinema. His ashes were immersed at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on Wednesday, with the immersion performed by his grandson Karan Deol, priest Rohit Shrotriya
"It is a matter of extreme sorrow and astonishment that on the first day of the Winter Session of the Lok Sabha, when tributes are traditionally paid to the departed leaders, the name of Rameshwar Dudhi, who passed away recently, was not included," Gehlot wrote on X in Hindi.
A statement from Hampshire Cricket said, "Hampshire Cricket can confirm that Robin Smith has passed away, aged 62. A statement from his family announced his passing on Monday, 1 December 2025. Hampshire Cricket sends its deepest condolences to Robin's family and friends."
One of the victims, who was in a critical condition, later passed away from her wounds, prompting fresh outrage over what activists describe as a "continued chain of state violence" in Balochistan.
"The Central government amended the Central Goods and Services Act of 2017, particularly section 121 to 134 of the finance Act 2025. This was passed by Parliament and enacted in 2024. These changes also came into effect on October 2025 after more than half of the states updated their GST.
The meeting was convened to review work reports submitted by the party's MPs. Rajya Sabha MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary Tiruchi Siva said that around 12 resolutions were passed during the session.