American, 6 Ukrainians In NIA Custody

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Congress MPs, whose suspension was revoked, asserted their dignified protest aimed at securing the right for LoP Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members to speak in Parliament. They highlighted perceived discrimination and biased decisions by the Speaker, arguing for equal application of parliamentary traditions and rules for all MPs.

RS Polls Show How Factionalism & 'Money Power' Have Hit Party

South & North Bengal ADGs And A Dozen SPs Shunted Out

Congress accused the BJP of using «money power, threats, and a partisan returning officer» to secure victory in the Haryana Rajya Sabha polls. The party alleged that five Congress MLAs cross-voted and four votes were wrongly invalidated, claiming the BJP «murdered democracy.» Congress vowed strong action against the MLAs who betrayed the party's mandate.

The Congress accused the BJP of «vote chori» and «murdering democracy» in Haryana's Rajya Sabha elections after cross-voting and invalid ballots marred the contest. Despite acknowledging internal cross-voting and promising strict action against its MLAs, the Congress secured one seat, while the BJP won the other. The outcome has ignited a political battle and an internal party crisis.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the 'Nari Utsav' programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale highlighted Census 2027 as a crucial opportunity for accurate disability data, enabling targeted policymaking post the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. A new handbook aims to help parliamentarians translate legal provisions into actionable policy, addressing barriers faced by persons with disabilities, particularly in healthcare.

The Narcotics Control Bureau celebrated its 41st Raising Day with nationwide youth mobilization programs for a Drug-Free India. Events across nearly 40 locations included anti-drug pledges, awareness sessions, and rallies, emphasizing healthy lifestyle choices and the consequences of substance abuse. Participants were encouraged to utilize the MANAS Helpline for reporting and assistance.

Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will run from Bhabanipur, while allies will contest three seats in Darjeeling. The party expressed confidence in retaining power with a significant majority, aiming for over 226 seats.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, released after NSA detention, stated Ladakh's goal is dialogue with the Centre. He called his release a «win-win,» enabling trust-building for meaningful talks. Wangchuk, detained for six months, expressed relief at avoiding sharing his «horror stories» from jail, hoping for constructive engagement.

Israel claims senior Iranian official Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike, though Iran has not confirmed. Meanwhile, India condemned Pakistan's alleged airstrike on a Kabul hospital, calling it a "massacre.

The Supreme Court has struck down a provision in the Social Security Code 2020 that limited maternity leave for adoptive mothers. The court declared the provision irrational, stating adoptive children are no different from biological ones. Consequently, adoptive mothers are now entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, irrespective of the child's age at adoption.