TN Assembly opposes Centre’s FCRA Amendment Bill, urges withdrawal

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The state government objects to the bill, citing adverse impacts on charities and social institutions. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, … Read more

President Murmu to confer Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2024-25

President Droupadi Murmu will present the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for 2024 and 2025 on August 13 in New Delhi. The awards honour outstanding practitioners in India’s diverse performing arts, including music, dance, and theatre. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 at a ceremony in … Read more

Airport Turns Into Chaos As Ceiling Pieces Crash Down, Passengers Run For Their Lives In Colombia

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing parts of Pereira’s Matecaña International Airport to collapse. At least 111 people have died and rescue operations are underway. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, causing parts of Pereira’s Matecaña International Airport to collapse and leaving at least 111 people dead across multiple cities . … Read more

SLS Stock Rebounds Premarket After Worst Day In 3 Weeks — Retail Awaits ‘Very Special’ Earnings Update

Wall Street expects no quarterly revenue and a GAAP loss of $0.04 per share, narrowing from $0.05 previously. Retail investors are awaiting clarity on Sellas’ cash position, quiet period, and Regal trial event count. The Regal trial remained two events short of the 80 deaths required to trigger its final overall survival analysis. Sellas estimated … Read more

Netaji’s ashes: SC notice to Centre on daughter Anita Pfaff’s plea

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a plea by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s daughter, Anita Pfaff. She has requested the government to repatriate her father’s ashes, preserved in Japan’s Renkoji temple since 1945, for last rites. The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government on a plea filed by … Read more

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Governor, briefs him on UCC Bill, state issues

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav met Governor Mangubhai Patel to brief him on the newly passed UCC Bill, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, state development initiatives, and preparations for Independence Day celebrations in the state. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday met Governor Mangubhai Patel and briefed him on various issues, including the … Read more

Distressed Speaker urges Lok Sabha to function, debate student issue

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed personal distress over continued disruptions, appealing for the House to function. He stated the government has agreed to the Opposition’s demand for a discussion on student issues with a reply from the Home Minister. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday made a fervent appeal to the House to … Read more

India’s power demand to rise 7.5% this fiscal due to El Nino: Report

India’s power demand is set to rise by 6.5-7.5% this fiscal, driven by increased cooling needs from higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to El Nino, a Crisil report finds. July already saw a record 10.9% year-on-year surge in demand. India’s power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 … Read more