India Eyes Russia's S-500 Missile System After S-400 Success
India explores acquiring Russia's advanced S-500 air defense system to counter threats from China & Pakistan. Learn how it enhances India's near-space defense capabilities.
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Massachusetts Court Hears Lawsuit Against Meta
Massachusetts' highest court hears arguments in a lawsuit alleging Meta designed addictive features on Facebook and Instagram for young users. Read the latest on this landmark case.
Erika Kirk: Charlie's Murder Reflects 'Soul Problem', Not Guns
Erika Kirk ignites debate by refusing to blame firearms for her husband Charlie's murder, pointing to a societal 'soul problem' instead. Read her full controversial statement and the backlash.
Odisha Police Boost Night Security After Night Shift Bill
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
NYT Sues Pentagon Over Restrictive Press Policy
The New York Times sues the U.S. Department of War over a new Pentagon press policy, alleging it threatens First Amendment rights. The case is now in federal court. Read the full story.
Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Waqf Property Registration Deadline Looms, Portal Issues Cited
With a deadline tomorrow, Waqf boards across India face an uphill task uploading property details on the Centre's UMEED portal. Technical glitches and document scarcity hinder progress, with UP at 36% and Bengal at 12% registration. Muslim MPs seek extens
Parliament Winter Session Disrupted Over Key Issues
The Winter Session of Parliament faces repeated disruptions over Delhi's air crisis, economic concerns, and electoral roll revision. Key bills on insurance, tax, and securities await. Read the full update.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
Water Pollution Act Extended to Manipur, Opposition Demands Elections
Rajya Sabha passes resolution to extend Water Pollution Amendment Act to Manipur under President's Rule. Opposition MPs criticize govt, demand immediate state elections to restore normalcy. Read the full debate.
Manipur Water Act Debate Turns Political Over President's Rule
Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev criticizes the Centre over President's rule in Manipur during a parliamentary debate on extending the Water Pollution Act. Read the full story.
Punjab Farmers' Rail Roko on Dec 5 Over Electricity Bill
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
NCERT's Constitution Intro Confuses Students: Professor
An analysis of NCERT's Class VII social science chapter reveals contradictions in presenting the Constitution as both a legal document and an artistic work, risking student understanding. Read more.
Waqf Property Registration Deadline: 4 Days Left
The Ministry of Minority Affairs urges immediate registration of Waqf properties on the UMEED portal before the December 5 deadline. Supreme Court denies extension. Act now to avoid tribunal process.
Apple challenges global turnover penalty rule in Delhi High Court
Delhi High Court hears Apple's plea against CCI's new penalty rule based on global turnover, potentially exposing it to a $38 billion fine. CCI accuses Apple of stalling proceedings. Details inside.
SC: No Time Extension for Waqf Registration on UMEED
Supreme Court directs waqf bodies to approach tribunal for registration deadline extension. Centre opposed plea citing Waqf Act provisions. Read key details.
SC to Hear Plea for Voting Rights of CAA Applicants
Supreme Court agrees to hear NGO plea for including persecuted minorities awaiting citizenship in voter lists. Hearing set for Dec 9. A constitutional crisis looms for 50,000 applicants.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
AJP Calls BJP's Tribal Status Report a Political Ploy
Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses the GoM report on tribal status as a BJP election gimmick, questioning the six-year delay in passing the constitutional amendment bill. Read the full analysis.
Manipur GST Bill 2025 Replaces October Ordinance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to replace the ordinance promulgated on October 7. Get the latest details on the parliamentary move.
Sitharaman Tables Manipur GST Amendment Bill 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament to replace the October ordinance. Key legislative move for state taxation.
Europe's AI 'Michelangelo Dome' Air Defense System Launched
Leonardo launches AI-driven 'Michelangelo Dome', a multi-layered air defense shield for cities. Designed for NATO allies, it targets full deployment by 2028. Read more.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
Winter Parliament Session: 13 Bills on Agenda
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.
Winter Parliament Session Starts with Key Bills
India's Parliament Winter Session begins today with key bills including Central Excise Amendment and Health Security Cess. Opposition raises security and electoral concerns. Session runs until December 19.
Matua Fate Uncertain in Poll-Bound Bengal Over CAA
Matua community's political influence in Bengal faces uncertainty as citizenship delays continue. Will CAA implementation sway their crucial vote? Read analysis.
New Taxes on Sin Goods: Health Cess Bill 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce two bills imposing new taxes on demerit goods. Learn how this affects prices and public health policy.
Matua Fate Uncertain in Bengal Amid CRA Implementation Delays
Matua community's political allegiance hangs in balance as CAA implementation delays create uncertainty in poll-bound West Bengal. Key voting bloc awaits citizenship promises.
Pakistan rejects UN criticism of constitutional changes
Pakistan dismisses UN human rights chief Volker Türk's concerns over 27th constitutional amendment, defending parliamentary sovereignty. Read about the controversial changes affecting judiciary and military.
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