POLITICS

UP’s New ‘Love Jihad’ Bill Proposes Life Imprisonment: BJP Supports, SP Criticizes as Divisive
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the amendments, describing them as a positive step. Samajwadi Party, on the other hand, attacked the move, terming it 'divisive' and aimed at building 'animosity' in society.
Rohingya Infiltration Threatens Demographic Stability, Warns Himanta Biswa Sarma
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He termed the illegal infiltration of Rohingyas as a grave security threat to the country. He also flayed the ineffective steps taken by West Bengal to check infiltration and asked the Central government to take appropriate steps on priority.
SC Questions Role of Kejriwal Aide in Swati Maliwal Assault, Describes Him as a 'Goon' in CM’s Residence
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A bench consisting of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan adjourned Kumar’s bail plea to the following Wednesday. The justices expressed their astonishment at the details of the incident as documented by the Delhi High Court. Kumar has appealed against the July 12 decision of the Delhi High Court, which had refused him bail, and he argues that the charges against him are unfounded. Kumar also contends that his continued detention is unnecessary since the investigation has concluded. The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government regarding his petition.
Home Ministry Announces Removal of Ban on Government Employees’ Participation in RSS Activities
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This order, initially issued in July, lifts a restriction that had been in effect since 1966, prohibiting government employees from engaging with the RSS.
Thackeray Challenges Fadnavis: 'Either You or I Will Survive'; BJP Responds Forcefully
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Addressing a pre-election meeting with party workers and leaders from Mumbai, Thackeray stated, “We endured everything but stood firm and taught the BJP a lesson in the Lok Sabha elections.”
'How can I remain silent against Trinamool', Adhir Chowdhury asks Congress high command
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“Who else other than us will speak on behalf of our party workers who are being beaten up every day by the ruling Trinamool Congress activists in West Bengal? The ruling party in the state is trying to break Congress on a daily basis. Despite officially being a part of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc, they have not stopped oppressing us,"  Chowdhury stated in his social media post on Tuesday night.
Delhi Excise Scam: Judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Kavitha extended
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The accused, who were presented via video conferencing from Tihar Jail as their previous judicial custody expired, had their custody extended by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court. The judicial custody for the CBI case was extended until August 9, while custody in the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was extended until August 13.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran
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Haniyeh was killed along with one of his bodyguards at his residence in the Iranian capital, while he was on a visit to the town to attend an inauguration ceremony by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.
Proud to belong to Jat caste: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
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"I am Jat and proud to belong to this caste," Dhankhar said, adding that Jats find place in the OBC categories of the Rajasthan and central governments.
Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Govt amends anti-conversion law in Assembly,  punishment enhanced to life term 
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The amendment also stipulates that anyone receiving foreign or illegal funds for unlawful religious conversions faces rigorous imprisonment of 7 to 14 years and a fine of Rs 10 lakh. Khanna asserted there is no controversy surrounding the bill.
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