Six months after introducing the Income-tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, the Union government has formally withdrawn the bill. But what was the Income Tax Bill, 2025? And why was it withdrawn? Let's discuss.
Sending a strong signal to the US President Donald Trump, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's scheduled visit to Washington to announce deals for the procurement of weapons and aircraft has been cancelled. It is considered to be the Indian response to the 50% US tariff.
Jairam Ramesh recalled the 2020-21 farmers' protests against the three farm laws, alleging that the Prime Minister mocked the agitators by calling them "protest enthusiasts" in Parliament. He claimed that over 700 farmers lost their lives during the protests, yet the PM expressed no regret.
UN Secretary-General Guterres warned Israel's control of Gaza City risks worsening the situation for Palestinians, urging a ceasefire and compliance with international law.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug 8 held consultations with key allies ahead of a likely summit with US President Donald TrumpThe calls with the leaders of China, India and Belarus came hours before Trump’s August 8 deadline for Moscow to end its Ukraine war 0:00 INTRO 1:38 PUTIN UPDATES ALLIES ON TALKS WITH WITKOFF
Reports claimed that Trump had secretly authorised the use of military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations by his administration
Netanyahu’s remarks comes following growing criticism after Israel’s security cabinet approved a new military plan that includes taking control of Gaza
Germany will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in the Gaza Strip until further notice, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug 8Merz’s latest remarks come in response to Israel's plan to expand its military operations thereIsrael's political-security cabinet approved a plan early on Aug 8 to take control of Gaza
