#Parliament
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Tamil NaduTamil Nadu CM's all-party meet on delimitation faces major setback as 37 of 57 MPs skipChief Minister's delimitation meeting fails as majority of state MPs absent, raising questions over consensus on seat allocation.
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National PoliticsRijiju defends Shah as Opposition demands Home Minister's statement on pellet gunsParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid Opposition calls for his statement on pellet gun use against students.
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National PoliticsSupreme Court rejects Mahua Moitra's plea to avoid police appearance in hate speech caseSC denies TMC MP's request to appear virtually before police in hate speech investigation.
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InternationalIranian Parliament Speaker Criticizes US 'Diplomacy' as BullyingIran's parliament speaker rejects US pressure tactics, responding to Trump's threats over Strait of Hormuz access.
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Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh records six-fold FDI hike under TDP-led governmentAndhra Pradesh saw a sharp six-fold increase in foreign direct investment in the last two years under the TDP-led coalition government, compared to the previous YSR Congress regime.
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National PoliticsKavitha launches nationwide movement for 50% OBC quota in legislaturesTRS president Kalvakuntla Kavitha announced a nationwide campaign demanding 50% reservations for OBCs in legislative bodies.
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National PoliticsOpposition Parties Oppose FCRA Bill, Allege Targeting of MinoritiesOpposition parties raise concerns over FCRA bill amendments, citing potential impact on minority organisations and retrospective effect clauses.
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National PoliticsGovernment and Opposition must ensure Parliament functions properlyEditorial calls for accountability in handling student protests and police conduct during recent demonstrations.
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GovernanceLok Sabha Passes New Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, Replacing 135-Year-Old LawLok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, modernising banking records law to align with digital practices.
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GovernanceUPI Payments Remain Free, Bill Only Gives Government Power to Impose Merchant FeesTaxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill grants government authority to impose MDR on digital payments, but no immediate charges announced.
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National PoliticsLok Sabha approves Bankers' Books Evidence Bill without debateLok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill via voice vote amid opposition protests and disruptions.
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National PoliticsRijiju meets Gandhi to resolve Parliament deadlock, Congress holds firm on demandsUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju held talks with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to break the parliamentary logjam, but the party remains steadfast on its conditions.
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