Politics

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Vande Mataram Insult a Criminal Offence

The upper house approved a bill that will treat insults to Vande Mataram as a criminal offence, giving the song the same legal protection as the national anthem.

29 Jul 2026

Rahul Gandhi Responds to Student's Remark on Religious Zealotry

Rahul Gandhi said a student told him that an 'andhbhakt' believes one person is God, highlighting concerns over religious extremism.

29 Jul 2026

CJP Meets Rakesh Tikait

CJP representatives met with Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait to discuss farmers' and youth issues. The meeting aimed to garner support for the party's causes.

29 Jul 2026

Bihar MLA Saurabh Still in Jail

Bihar government's decision to withdraw cases related to NEET paper leak protest has not led to the release of MLA Saurabh. He remains in Beur Central Jail, Patna.

29 Jul 2026

BJP Launches Temple Outreach in Rajasthan

The BJP is set to launch a special campaign at 600 temples in Rajasthan ahead of panchayat elections. The party aims to activate its organization at the booth level through various programs.

29 Jul 2026

Kharge vs Nadda: Rajya Sabha Clash Over Police Action on Student Protesters

Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of assaulting democracy over police action against student protesters, while J.P. Nadda defended the move as a routine law‑and‑order measure in a heated Rajya Sabha debate.

29 Jul 2026

India Eyes New Bill to Criminalise Digital Arrests and AI Deepfakes

A draft bill is set to make digital arrest and AI-generated deepfakes separate criminal offences in India, signalling a move to strengthen cyber‑law enforcement.

29 Jul 2026

Gen Z Transforms Political Campaigning, Says IFF's Apar Gupta

Apar Gupta of the Institute for Future Forecasting (IFF) claims that Generation Z has fundamentally altered how political campaigns are conducted.

29 Jul 2026

Indian Youth Challenge Centralised Governance

Young Indians have recently taken steps to test the boundaries of the country's centralised governance system.

29 Jul 2026

Time Magazine Spotlight: Young Indians Confront Modi

Time Magazine’s recent feature examines how young Indians challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies.

29 Jul 2026

West Bengal CM Announces Regular Janata Darbar in North Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that Janata Darbars will be held regularly in North Bengal, along with periodic review meetings to address local issues.

29 Jul 2026

Bihar In Focus At Diamond States Summit

The Diamond States Summit by News18 India has put Bihar's governance and development agenda in the national spotlight. The summit aims to discuss key issues related to the state's development.

29 Jul 2026