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Top Democrat proposes killing tax breaks for overseas oil production

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) speaks to reporters after a roundtable on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill on March 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Sen. Martin Heinrich will introduce a bill, shared exclusively with CNBC, to end tax breaks for U.S. oil and gas companies that operate overseas while...

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Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, Trump’s embattled attorney general pick

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Eric Lee | Getty Images Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee a crucial...

Mahua Moitra: ‘Why fear eggs in politics?’ SC tells Mauha freedom fighter took bullets to chest | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

With the bench indicating that it would not grant relief, Mahua Moitra’s counsel withdrew the petition. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “You are a member of Parliament. Having taken the plunge into politics, you fear eggs? When our freedom fighters have taken bullets on their chest?” the Supreme Court remarked on Friday while refusing to entertain...

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‘Govt stealing money, destroying lives’: Rahul Gandhi vows campaign against E20 | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Congress will soon take up the issue of the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel programme.In a social media post on X, Rahul shared a video and accused the government of “stealing directly out of people’s pockets”.“This E20 issue is a very serious...

Anganwadi: The Women taking governance to the last mile: How Anganwadi workers & ASHA didis are transforming rural India | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

ASHA workers and Anganwadi didis have become the face of governance (PTI images) Where India’s development begins It is barely eight in the morning when Vimla Kumari begins what has become a familiar routine. Her household chores are complete, breakfast has been served, and her children have left for school. Slinging a cloth bag over...

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‘Internal matter for us’: MEA dismisses US lawmaker’s criticism of FCRA Bill | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India’s foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision.During a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing.“Regarding the issue you are referring...

Monsoon Session: Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of FCRA Bill discussion in Parliament | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs, directing them to be present in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as the government is set to take up the contentious FCRA Amendment Bill for discussion.Congress has asked its parliamentarians to remain present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and...

Karnataka legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigns | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Basavaraj Horatti on Friday tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council.Asked about the reason behind his decision, Horatti said, “I was asked to resign, so I tendered my resignation.”“I don’t know why they (the Congress government) asked me to resign,” he added. Source link

‘They don’t need a certificate from you’: Priyanka hits back at RSS chief Bhagwat’s Gen Z outreach | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Gen Z and Gen Alpha, saying young Indians do not need his “certificate” or endorsement.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, the Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP said, “They don’t need a certificate from RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat ji.”Priyanka...

Govt bars firms filing fake drug data from seeking fresh approvals | India News

TazaPulseAugust 7, 2026

Govt bars firms filing fake drug data from seeking fresh approvals. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on regulatory fraud in the pharmaceutical sector, the Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to empower drug regulators to temporarily debar companies that submit fake or fabricated data while seeking approvals for drugs and related...