FM Sitharaman to Introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha as part of the government’s legislative agenda during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation aims to amend several taxation and financial laws, forming a key component of
Former SRH Net Bowler Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years by ICC Over Match-Fixing
Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) net bowler and USA international cricketer Akhilesh Reddy has been handed an eight-year ban from all forms of cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after being found guilty of corruption offences linked to the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League. The decision follows an investigation by
25 US States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners
A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new round of tariffs imposed on imports from 60 trading partners, including India and the European Union. The lawsuit, filed in the US Court of International Trade, argues that the sweeping duties exceed
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Remarks Spark Political Row; TVK and BJP Demand Apology
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin made remarks during a public speech that critics alleged were an inappropriate reference involving actor Trisha Krishnan. The comments, made while addressing a protest on the Cauvery water issue in Thanjavur, have
Kerala Must Wake Up Before Nature Sounds Another Alarm
Floods are no longer seasonal disasters—they are warnings that demand action. Every monsoon, Kerala braces for heavy rain. Rivers swell, dams are monitored, roads disappear under water, and landslides once again dominate headlines. Relief camps are opened, rescue teams work tirelessly, and communities come together to help one another. Yet,
HYDRAA: Reclaiming Hyderabad, One Public Space at a Time
The agency changing the conversation on urban governance For decades, Hyderabad has stood as one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities. Alongside its remarkable expansion came an equally serious challenge—illegal encroachments on lakes, government land, parks, stormwater drains and public spaces. As the city expanded, its natural ecosystems and civic infrastructure
RBI Expected to Hold Interest Rates Despite Global Shift Toward Rate Hikes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to leave its benchmark repo rate unchanged at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, even as several major central banks across the world have resumed raising interest rates in response to inflationary pressures. A Reuters poll found that 68 of 72
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11: Key Bills on the Agenda
The Monsoon Session of Parliament entered its 11th day with a busy legislative agenda in both Houses. The Lok Sabha is scheduled to introduce two important pieces of legislation—the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026—while the Rajya Sabha is expected to consider and pass
Aranmula Residents Face Sleepless Nights as Floodwaters Continue to Rise
Residents of Aranmula in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district are enduring another difficult spell of monsoon flooding as continuous rainfall and rising water levels have inundated homes, roads, and low-lying areas. With floodwaters entering residential neighborhoods and fears of further rainfall, many families have spent sleepless nights protecting their homes and belongings
Trump Announces Fresh Iran Talks Amid Gulf Mediation Efforts
US President Donald Trump has announced that a new round of negotiations with Iran will begin, signaling a renewed diplomatic effort to ease tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said talks would commence on Monday, adding that regional powers had urged Washington to
