OPINION | Parliament is for dialogue, not hit-and-run
The prolonged deadlock in Parliament continues with only a day left for the monsoon session to end. Amidst sloganeering by the opposition, Lok Sabha today passed a resolution sending the FCRA (Foreign Contributions Regulatory Act) amendment bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote a letter to the Speaker seeking a debate on police action in Jantar Mantar, but Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi brushed aside this offer, saying, “we are not interested in listening to his speech”.
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Man builds Taj Mahal-inspired 4-bedroom home for wife in Madhya Pradesh, house tour goes viral
While the Taj Mahal has been considered one of the greatest love symbols in the world for a very long time, there is now a small-scale Taj Mahal replica that has been built inside a family’s home in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. Video footage of the unique home has gained massive popularity online because of its architecture and history.
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Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he is totally frustrated for the first time in his life, he is witnessing a scenario where the government wants a discussion in Parliament, yet the opposition is running away from it. He stated that it is hard to imagine this, because in a parliamentary democracy, it is the opposition that demands a discussion while the government provides the answers.
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Husband and wife severely injured after being attacked by pet Pitbull in Punjab’s Patiala | Video
A husband and wife were severely injured after being attacked by a pet Pitbull in the Kumbhar Nagar area of Patiala, Punjab. The shocking incident was reported when the couple accompanied a local property dealer to look at a house available for rent. When the couple rang the doorbell, a Pitbull inside the house lunged at them. Bystanders tried to rescue them, however, it was already too late as both the husband and wife sustained severe injuries and multiple bite wounds in the attack. They have currently been admitted to a private hospital in Patiala for treatment. A video of the incident is going viral on social media.
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‘No Chinese encroachment in Arunachal’: Govt sources debunk viral claims, call them ‘attention-seeking ploys’
Fresh claims of China allegedly carrying out a “slow encroachment” into Arunachal Pradesh have been rejected by government sources, who termed the allegations circulating on social media as “attention-seeking ploys” without specific evidence. According to a report by news agency ANI citing sources, there is no such “slow encroachment” by China in Arunachal Pradesh. The sources said that while the India-China border in the region remains undemarcated in certain areas, instances of patrols coming face-to-face are handled through established mechanisms and protocols. The development comes amid renewed focus on India’s border security and infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, as well as China’s continued claims over the northeastern state.
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Prashant Kishor promises 10,000 jobs in Bankipur, asks educated youth to submit their resumes
Jan Suraj founder and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Tuesday visited his Assembly constituency, met local residents and took stock of their concerns. During an interaction with people, Kishor made a major announcement on employment, saying his office would work towards arranging jobs for at least 10,000 educated youths from Bankipur. He also spoke about education, ration cards, pensions and government schools, while hitting out at the Bihar government over employment and education-related issues. He also reacted to the ongoing student protests over alleged examination irregularities and said that the voices of protesting students could not be suppressed through police action.
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From janeu to non-veg food: What Ram Temple CEO candidates were asked in interview
Three former IAS officers, a former IPS officer and four retired military officers were among those interviewed on Tuesday (August 11) for the post of the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, sources said. The candidates were questioned about their religious practices, as well as their vision and plans for the development and management of the Ram temple.
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India tour of Bangladesh in limbo after ACB confirms dates for T20I series in Delhi after BCCI’s nod
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the dates for a T20I series against India in Delhi next month. The ACB sent the message to all the stakeholders about the schedule of the series after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a nod to the dates.
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Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha avoids clash with Yash’s Toxic, but will lock horns with Akshay Kumar and Prabhas
Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Eetha has got a new release date. The Laxman Utekar-directed film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28, will now release on December 4, 2026. The change means the film will no longer clash with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is scheduled to release on August 26.
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Mirzapur The Movie trailer out; Kaleen Bhaiya in full form; Guddu Pandit and Munna Bhaiya go all guns blazing
The wait is finally over. The trailer of Mirzapur: The Movie is out, giving fans a closer look at the big-screen continuation of the popular franchise. After the action-packed teaser, the trailer brings back several familiar faces. Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya, while Divyenndu reprises his role as Munna Bhaiya. Ali Fazal is back as Guddu Pandit, with Jitendra Kumar also joining the returning cast.
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