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Key takeaways from the final day of proceedings

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Monsoon session of the Parliament concluded on Thursday NEW DELHI: Parliament’s Monsoon Session concluded on Thursday with both Houses adjourned sine die after weeks marked by legislative business, opposition protests and repeated disruptions over the Jantar Mantar protest and other political flashpoints.The Lok Sabha’s final morning was strikingly brief. In just three minutes and 10...

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Punjab governor recommends parole for convict Jagtar Singh Hawara in ex-CM Beant Singh assassination case

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Jagtar Singh Hawara (File photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday said he has recommended parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the assassination of former chief minister Beant Singh and had sought relief to meet his ailing mother.His statement came a day after Punjab chief minister...

From New York to Delaware: US states to commemorate 'India Day' on August 15

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Delaware proclaimed August 15, 2026, as India Day, joining New York and New Jersey. Governor Matthew Meyer highlighted the growing Indian-American community’s contributions to Delaware. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and New York Governor Kathy Hochul also issued similar proclamations. These declarations recognize the Indian-American community’s significant contributions to society. The proclamations coincide with India’s...

Govt notifies Rs 3,030-crore scheme for three mega chemical parks

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme, announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, was cleared by the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi. NEW DELHI: The Centre has formally notified the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme to establish three greenfield chemical parks across the country, paving the way for states to compete for projects aimed...

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FSSAI puts influencers, celebrities on notice over food promotions

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

FSSAI warns influencers of legal action over unverified food claims NEW DELHI: From “boosts immunity” to “rich in nutrients”, food claims endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers are now under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) scanner. In a significant move aimed at curbing misleading promotions, the regulator has warned influencers...

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A decade on, SC to hear athlete’s promotion plea junked by HC in 2016

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Rajni Rani, a national-level sportswoman with multiple medals, was denied a promotion in 2013 despite a directive by the Central Administrative Tribunal in Sept 2012 to consider her case. NEW DELHI: A national-level sportswoman, employed as a safaiwala (group D employee) in railways since 2003, has been awaiting promotion to group C level for last...

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5 indigenous small modular reactors targeted by 2033, Jitendra Singh tells LS

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Union MoS Jitendra Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament NEW DELHI: A key objective of the govt under the Nuclear Energy Mission is to develop and operationalise at least five indigenous small modular reactors by 2033, minister for department of atomic energy Jitendra Singh said in a written reply...

Rajya Sabha row over ‘lungiwala’ comment against MP

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

Brittas said the MP came from the treasury benches, stood behind him, disturbed him and started calling him a “lungi wala” NEW DELHI: CPM MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev, alleging that she addressed him as “lungiwala” during proceedings in Rajya Sabha Monday. Dev denied that she had...

Rs 10,000 fine if its ambulances fail to reach crash site in 10 minutes

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

There are around 3,000 ambulances and 1,000 patrol vehicles and cranes each covering nearly 50,000 km of highways under the NHAI NEW DELHI: Ambulances deployed on NHs will face a Rs 10,000 penalty for failing to reach an incident site within 10 minutes, while a similar penalty will apply if they fail to take a...

SC orders CBI probe into Chhattisgarh custodial death

TazaPulseAugust 13, 2026

It also directed the state govt to pay Rs 25 lakh as interim compensation to the family of the deceased NEW DELHI: Accusing top administrative and police officials of Chhattisgarh of trying to “cover up” a custodial death case, Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed lack of confidence in the state administration’s catching the errant officials...