Why churches and Christian organisations in India are against the FCRA Bill | Explained
With various reports suggesting that the Central government is likely to introduce ‘Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill’ in the Lok Sabha next week, various churches and Christian organisations in India are strongly opposing the FCRA Bill. These churches and Christian organisations in India strongly oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 as they are raising concerns that the proposed legislation targets their institutions and threatens their civil liberties.
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Rajpal Yadav’s Shahjahanpur property faces auction over Rs 16.61 crore bank dues
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is facing fresh financial trouble, with Central Bank of India moving towards the auction of a property in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over outstanding dues of more than Rs 16.61 crore. A notice has been pasted on the property, warning that it could be auctioned online on September 9, 2026, if the dues are not cleared within the stipulated period.
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Rahul Gandhi speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, assures support over exam irregularities
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached out to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations. Speaking to the protesters over a phone call, Gandhi assured them that their concerns would be raised with the state government and expressed support for their demands. The conversation comes amid the continuing agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, where students have been demanding the cancellation of the disputed examination, a fair investigation into the alleged irregularities and comprehensive reforms in the recruitment process.
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From Gen Z protests to reservation and unemployment: Mohan Bhagwat speaks on key issues | Top quotes
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with India’s younger generation, saying Gen Z should not be branded “anti-national” for expressing their views. Addressing an audience in Mumbai, Bhagwat said young people are the country’s future and stressed that dialogue, rather than alienation, is the best way to address their concerns.
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Cabinet clears 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur corridor of NH-15 in Assam: All about Rs 8,970 crore project
The Cabinet on Thursday (August 6) approved the development of 135.871 km, four-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam. According to an official statement, the project will be developed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) Toll Mode at a total cost of Rs 8970.20 crore.
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OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India’s law
The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post. His top executives admitted to significant content moderation failures, including issues with child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, and the paid boosting of certain content.
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Govt confident of Delimitation Bill passage, yet seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources
For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held regarding ending the deadlock in the House and on extending support for women’s reservation and delimitation. Rahul Gandhi stated that he would consult with all parties of the INDIA alliance before engaging with the government on the matter.
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Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh ‘Govindas’ ahead of Dahi Handi festival
Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insurance scheme for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas participating in the celebrations across the state. According to the government order, Govindas will be entitled to an accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh. The move aims to provide financial protection to participants who often perform high-risk human pyramid formations during the festivities.
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Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?
To ensure an open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users, the Central government has strengthened the regulatory framework to prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content, introducing tougher rules to curb the spread of deepfakes, including AI-generated audio, video and text.
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There is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session: Govt sources
Government sources on Wednesday said that there is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session. The development comes after earlier reports suggested that the Narendra Modi government has planned to convene a special two-day session of Parliament to discuss its ambitious Delimitation Bill and the Women’s Reservation Bill following the conclusion of the ongoing monsoon session on August 13.
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Delhi man arrested for duping women constables of Rs 24 lakh, posed as rich businessman on Instagram
