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Parliament passes India's first federal ban on online money gaming amid protests

India, Aug. 21 -- The Parliament cleared the country's first federal legislation banning online money gaming on Thursday, with the Rajya Sabha approving the bill through voice vote amid opposition pro... Read More


Bengal FM urges Centre to cap insurance premiums

Kolkata, Aug. 21 -- Bengal Finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya has urged the Centre to ensure that the insurance companies do not increase their premiums and charge more from the common people in ... Read More


Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; Speaker Om Birla blames "planned disruptions" for lower productivity

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- As Thursday marks the final day of the Parliament Monsoon Session 2025, the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday, while the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned ... Read More


Sudarshan Reddy files nomination for VP election

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Opposition's vice-presidential candidate B Sudarshan Reddy on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the elections to the second highest office, and asserted the contest is not... Read More


Vice Presidential Election: EC appoints two additional secretaries as observers

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Election Commission on Thursday announced the appointment of two additional secretaries working in central ministries as observers for the vice presidential election. The el... Read More


India took note of reports of China starting dam construction: Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- New Delhi has taken note of reports about China starting the construction of a mega dam on the lower reaches of Yarlung Tsangpo River (upper reaches of Brahmaputra) in Tibet, whi... Read More


UP: Row over marriage band named after Hindu deities

Moradabad, Aug. 21 -- What began as a complaint on the Chief Minister's portal has now stirred a larger debate in Moradabad: should Muslim-owned businesses be allowed to use names of Hindu deities for... Read More


Very happy that India, China moving forward, says Gen Naravane

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Former Army chief Gen M M Naravane (retd) Thursday said it is "fortuitous" that India-China ties are "on the mend" with a number of initiatives announced at political, diplomatic... Read More


State's timeless beauty captured in 'Punjab in Frames' photo exhibition: Aman Arora

Chandigarh, Aug. 21 -- Punjab Cabinet Minister and AAP State President, Aman Arora today presided over the closing ceremony of 3-day photo exhibition 'Punjab in Frames' organised at the Punjab Arts Co... Read More


Indonesia needs Rp300 trillion for total waste management by 2029

Jakarta, Aug. 21 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq revealed that the investment required to achieve a total waste management by 2029 will reach approximately Rp300 trillion, including the t... Read More