The Congress party has issued a whip for the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This directive mandates that all Members of Parliament must be present without fail starting this Monday. The party stressed the importance of attendance during the proceedings. This move aims to ensure strong representation and participation from their members. Further actions will depend on the response to this mandatory attendance call.
business The Ministry of External Affairs asserted that proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act are India's internal affairs. This came three days after a US Congressman criticized the bill as an 'attack' on Christians. The draft legislation allows the Union government to take control of an NGO's foreign funds if its FCRA registration lapses or is cancelled. The bill, introduced in March during the Budget Session, has not yet been cleared by either House. The changes apply to all institutions, not just religious ones, and concern the control of foreign assets. 🧐
business Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, claiming the ethanol-blended petrol is damaging cars and people's lives. He made these allegations on Friday, targeting the government's policy implementation. According to the Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, the programme has strong results, citing daily visits by 6 to 7 crore customers. Puri noted that testing across 2,000 petrol stations daily found only four contamination cases out of 107,000 pumps. The debate continues between the opposition's concerns and the government's claims of scientific validity.
india The Central Government officially notified appointments for judges across several High Courts on Friday. These appointments were made for the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. Madras received five judges and three additional judges, while Calcutta got eight new judges. Karnataka was awarded six new judges, and Madhya Pradesh saw one advocate appointed as a judge. These judicial appointments strengthen the judiciary in these key regions of India. ⚖️
business Air India revamped its pilot pay and career progression to fight crew attrition across the airline. This change applies to Tata Group-owned airlines, including Air India Express. Pilots will see an 8–15% fixed salary hike, with commanders getting the most, alongside revised flying pay. Training compensation is now linked to fleet type, protecting earnings during extended training periods. Additionally, a new path requires pilots to stint at Air India Express to become captains. ✈️
tech The iQOO Z11 is set to launch on August 20th as India's first smartphone featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. This device will be available in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green colors, boasting a 3D curved AMOLED display. The processor supports a 144Hz display and up to 200MP camera compatibility, with an expected AnTuTu score of 1.2 million. The standard Dimensity 7500 is built on a 4nm process and supports Wi-Fi 6E and 5G connectivity. Full specs and pricing for the iQOO Z11 are anticipated to be revealed at the launch event. 📱
entertainment The movie 'Thudakkam' is a typical revenge thriller that gets a boost from Vismaya Mohanlal's martial arts skills. It features Vismaya Mohanlal and Sai Kumar in this film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The movie runs for 139 minutes and was released on August 07, 2026. The screenplay, co-written by Jude with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal, relies on overused tropes. Ultimately, Vismaya's Muay Thai mastery elevates the film from generic to average. 🥋
india The monsoon session in Parliament ended with a standoff between the government and the Opposition over key bills. The conflict centers on the Constitution Amendment Bill (delimitation/women's reservation) and the FCRA Amendment Bill. The government has one week left to pass these contentious pieces of legislation. Internal divisions in Congress, coupled with potential DMK support, are influencing the deadlock. A final strategy is expected to be set over the next two days, with decisions looming by Monday.
india The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has successfully deciphered an 11th-century Telugu inscription. This discovery was made by the ASI Epigraphy Division near Satakodu village in Markapuram district. The survey took place in the Nallamala forest from June 11 to 13, 2026. The text records land donations made by Muttu Malaredi Nayaka and Praralaya Peggada for temple worship. This finding adds significant insight into regional history and ancient land records. 📜
business Mugdha Pradhan, the CEO of iThrive, recently made a highly controversial public comment. This statement was directed towards the Prime Minister of India, PM Modi. The CEO reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with certain government policies during a recent interaction. This comment sparked immediate debate across social media platforms regarding corporate accountability. Further actions from both the CEO and the government are awaited on this matter. 😠
tech Two new tablets, the Huawei MatePad SE 11 and MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition, have launched in India. They are available through Flipkart, with the MatePad SE 11 starting at ₹25,999. The premium MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition is priced at ₹45,999, featuring a PaperMatte Display. The MatePad SE 11 has a quad speaker setup, while the 11.5 version boasts a 2.5K FullView display. Both devices are now ready for pre-order and purchase in the Indian market.
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