How much Central government spent on PM Modi’s foreign trips since 2021? MEA shares data
The Centre spent Rs 74.59 crore on PM Modi’s foreign trips till July 2025 and Rs 557.51 crore since 2021, the Rajya Sabha was told. The highest expense this year was Rs 17.46 crore for Norway in May.
Tension Escalates In West Bengal: Muslim leaders allege police asked mosques to remove loudspeakers for Azan
A controversy erupted in West Bengal after Muslim leaders alleged police verbally asked mosques to remove loudspeakers for azan. BJP govt says it’s enforcing court-mandated noise rules of 55dB day/45dB night.
PM Modi discusses West Asia situation in phone call with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
During the conversation, the two leaders discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, the PMO said.
Will BJP make U-turn on CJP protests? RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says, ‘If Gen-Z is protesting, it’s not anti-national’
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Gen Z are “apne log” and their protests should be addressed with dialogue, not labeled anti-national. He called Gen Z “more honest” and said he trusts them. Comments came after student protests over NEET paper leaks.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs demand for increased education budget: ‘Should be implemented’
Bhagwat added that increasing the education budget alone would not be sufficient. “Only doing that won’t suffice because no one has ever said that the government should run the entire education system.”
No special Parliament session from August 16-18 for Women’s Reservation, Delimitation Bills, confirms Centre
Days after rumours of a special Parliament session from August 16 to 18 went viral, the Centre has finally responded. Here’s what Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said.
Congress leader KC Venugopal slams BJP over Ram Mandir row: ‘People who looted temple are accusing us’
Talking to reporters, Venugopal said the Congress never uses the name of God to divide people. “The people who looted Ram temple are now accusing Congress of being ‘Ram virodhi’. People will laugh at this.”
Assam floods death toll rises to 95; 14 districts remain on high alert
According to the latest report from the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), the state is grappling with both widespread rural inundation and critical urban flooding across multiple districts.
Sonam Wangchuk accuses Union ministers of breaching trust, details here
Sonam Wangchuk alleged that the government violated an agreement by releasing photographs of him ending his 26-day hunger strike, saying the incident made him lose faith in political leaders.
US immigration gets stricter: What Indian applicants for visas, green cards and other immigration benefits should know
According to a press release, USCIS stated that the policy will prevent people from filing incomplete or “placeholder” applications just to obtain temporary immigration benefits (such as work authorisation). How could it impact Indian applicants? Know here.