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RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges key UPA-era welfare laws being 'diluted'; Calls f
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar on Sunday criticised the Centre government for what he described as the "systematic weakening of paramount" welfare and rights-based legislations enacted during the UPA era, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Rig
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"Yunus has no mandate to realign Bangladesh's foreign policy," says Sheikh
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused the interim Yunus government of lacking mandate, politicising justice, weakening democracy, empowering extremists and straining India ties, warning that elections without the Awami League would lack legitimacy and destabilise Banglade
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41 CPI (Maoist) cadres surrender in Telangana, hand over 24 firearms to Po
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Police said the surrendered cadres included leaders of Company Platoon Committee Member and Divisional Committee Member ranks, indicating a significant erosion of the Maoist group's organisational strength and leadership credibility. Along with the cadres, twenty-four firearms and a large
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Opposition MPs Surjewala, Singhvi slam Centre over VB-G RAM G Bill 2025, w
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the BJP-led government of rushing the legislation and weakening protections for labourers and the rural poor. Several opposition MPs said the Bill undermines the spirit of MNREGA and was pus
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Opposition, BJP trade sharp words over passing of VB-G RAM G Bill 2025
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Opposition MPs accused the government of rushing the legislation and weakening safeguards, while the BJP defended it as a reform aimed at improving livelihoods. Opposition MPs, including Congress and AAP, have criticised the bill, alleging it weakens safeguards and was rushed through with
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India's aviation sector faces turbulence from fuel spike and weak rupee: J
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's aviation sector is witnessing a modest recovery in demand, but rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee are emerging as major headwinds that could pressure airline profitability in the coming quarters, according to a new industry analysis by J P Morgan.
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"Imran Khan is not a security threat": PTI hits back at military remarks,
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PTI leaders criticised Pakistan's military spokesperson for calling Imran Khan a "national security threat," saying the remarks were "ridiculous" and harmful to democracy. They urged dialogue, warned against undermining elected governments, and said ongoing pressure on the party would damage
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Rupee depreciation will not raise CPI inflation due to low food imports: B
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The recent depreciation in the Indian Rupee is unlikely to have any significant impact on CPI inflation in the country, as India has a low dependence on imports for food products, highlighted a report by Bank of Baroda.
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Rupee breaches 90-mark, but CEA says no alarm: "I am not losing my sleep o
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday, downplayed concerns over the rupee weakening past 90 against the US dollar, asserting that the currency's movement remains within manageable limits and has not created macroeconomic stress.
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Nifty, Sensex open on cautious note due to Rupee weakness, RBI's MPC and P
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The domestic benchmark indices witnessed selling pressure on Wednesday's opening trade as the weakening Rupee and cautious investor sentiment weighed on the markets.
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Warring accuses BJP of undermining the Constitution, says "BJP is treating
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Warring said the BJP government was weakening both secularism and federalism while polarising communities across the country. He alleged that the Centre was consistently discriminating against Punjab, even attempting to "snatch away the state's capital".
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Gold to stay elevated as demand from central banks and ETFs surges: HSBC
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves
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