Government is deceiving farmers: Cong in RS

New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) The entire Opposition, including the Congress, on Thursday accused the government in the Rajya Sabha of cheating the farmers and collecting Rs 70,000 per acre as tax from them. Congress member Randeep Singh Surjewala, while resuming the general discussion on Union Budget 2024-25, said “This is a “Kursi Bachao” or…

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Foreign relations definitely not a state subject: MEA on Kerala appointing ‘foreign secretary’

New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) State governments should not intrude into matters that are beyond their constitutional jurisdiction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, in response to the Kerala government appointing a secretary for “external cooperation”. “The Constitution of India under the 7th Schedule list 1- Union list, item 10, clearly specifies…

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MEA says it received protest note from Bangladesh on Mamata Banerjee offering shelter

New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed that Bangladesh has officially conveyed its objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement offering shelter to people affected by the violent anti-quota protests in the neighbouring country. “I can confirm that we have received a diplomatic note from the Bangladeshi…

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Rashtrapati Bhavan renames two halls

New Delhi, July 25 (UNI) Two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan have been renamed as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’. President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced the renaming of two of the most important halls at Rashtrapati Bhavan – Durbar Hall and Ashok Hall as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively, according to the official…

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