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'Communists are total cowards': Sitharaman hits CPI-M over John Brittas' UPI fee allegations in Rajya Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a sharp attack on CPI(M) MP John Brittas in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, calling communists in India "total cowards" during a heated exchange over alleged charges on UPI transactions. Sitharaman's remarks came while she was responding to the debate on the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. She accused Brittas of creating confusion among people by claiming that the government was planning to impose charges on UPI payments.
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 without debate: All you need to know about it
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a debate as Opposition members raised slogans in the House over the alleged police crackdown on students during a July 20 protest against the NEET paper leak. The bill was passed amid the din after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it earlier in the day. The Opposition had demanded the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the House, seeking his response to the alleged police action against protesting students. Several Opposition MPs had also submitted notices to oppose the bill at the introduction stage. H
CWG: PM tells Mirabai Chanu, 'It seemed like gold medal was dripping from every drop of tears'
India has won a total of 39 medals in the Commonwealth Games 2026. There are 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. India has been ranked fourth in the tally. Mirabai Chanu se Ki BaatPM Modi told weightlifter Mirabai Chanu- 'Three times and so many tears were falling. I felt that the gold medal was dripping from every drop of tears.' On this, Mirabai said- 'I was very happy at that time, I was also emotional that day, the happiness was more. I cried because I had not won a medal in any Olympics and what we have to face in the life of a player, so how much, what I had to face in these four years. I h
Xplane: 'Money is gone, I borrow', how is unemployment and debt double whammy in India?
The common man in India is being hurt from two sides at this time. One is the crisis of jobs is deepening, while the other is that those who have work are falling into the debt trap. In May 2026, the country's unemployment rate reached 5.5 percent, which is the highest level in the last nearly one year. At the same time, household debt has reached a record level of 45.5 percent of GDP. This double whammy has now become a deep social crisis, not just an economic one. How did this crisis arise, what role are digital lending apps playing in it, and what are the ways to avoid it... hit No. 1: Une
AAIB to probe AI Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss; pilot to undergo 'confirmatory analysis'
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will probe the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss, as the Civil Aviation Ministry, on Sunday, termed the incident a serious one. The two flight crew members underwent the psychoactive substance screening test, following which the pilot needed to undergo a confirmatory test. On August 4, the Air India A320 aircraft VT-EXO witnessed a sudden loss of altitude of around 300 feet, injuring a few of the 137 passengers on board.
PM Modi speaks to US Vice President JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to US Vice President JD Vance on the phone call and discussed ways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. During the phone call, he also congratulated Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on the birth of their son and conveyed his best wishes to the family.
JP Nadda releases AI knowledge paper: What it means for the future of diagnostics and clinical decision-making
Union Minister JP Nadda on Saturday released a knowledge paper on "AI in MedTech: Revolutionising Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence" at the 9th Edition of India Medical Device 2026, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with FICCI. From creating new opportunities to addressing emerging challenges, the knowledge paper highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector.
Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event urges students to change the system with love and affection
Congress leader Rahul Gandhia on Saturday addressed the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj and asked the students not to resort to hatred or violence but advised them to change the system with love and affection. "We will never resort to hatred or violence. We will change the system with love and affection," Gandhi said, and urged the youth to follow suit. You are power and pride of India and when I say this, I talk about every Indian citizen,” Rahul Gandhi said in Prayagraj.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign major defence deal
Pakistan said that even though this defense deal is happening in the midst of rising tensions in the Gulf, its importance is much more than that. There had been speculation for months about a possible strategic alliance between these three countries. The PAK Foreign Ministry said that under the deal, any armed attack on any of the three countries would be considered an attack on all of them.
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