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Parliament Today: Focus on Disaster Management and Immigration Legislation

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1 year ago

March 27, 2025

On Thursday, Parliament will deliberate on several significant bills that are up for consideration and approval.

In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha to the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and request that these amendments be considered and approved. The Lok Sabha initially passed the Bill on December 12, 2024, after which it was sent to the Rajya Sabha for review. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bill with amendments during its sitting on Wednesday and promptly returned it to the Lok Sabha.

The Home Minister will also present The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025. According to the agenda of the Lower House, this Bill aims to grant the Central Government specific powers regarding the requirement of passports and travel documents for individuals entering and exiting India, along with regulations concerning foreigners, including visa and registration requirements, as well as related matters. This Bill will be introduced for consideration and passage.

Additionally, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will introduce the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha to the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to amend the Railways Act of 1989, for consideration.

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the Bill pertaining to the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in the Assembly Constituencies of Goa for passage. He initially tabled this Bill on December 17, 2024. It aims to enable the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in line with Article 332 of the Constitution, facilitating their effective democratic participation and addressing readjustments required due to the inclusion of certain communities in the Scheduled Tribes list in Goa, along with connected matters.

In the Rajya Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will seek consideration and return of the Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025, which authorizes payments and appropriations from the Consolidated Fund of India for the financial year 2025-26, as previously passed by the Lok Sabha. She will also put forth The Finance Bill, 2025, designed to implement the Central Government’s financial proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, also seeking its consideration and return.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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18 hours ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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3 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.