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America is reeling after Joe Biden’s disastrous performance at the first presidential debate against Donald Trump. Major US media outlets are now calling for Biden to step down from the race to ensure the future of American democracy and prevent a second term for Trump. During the debate, Biden, seeking reelection, struggled to keep up with Trump, raising concerns among top Democrats about his ability to lead the country. Trump, on the other hand, clashed fiercely with Biden, providing fodder for editorials and social media memes. The New York Times and The Washington Post have both called for Biden to…

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will provide only wheat to beneficiaries under the “Ghar Ghar ration scheme”, as people prefer grain over flour. The decision was made during a state-level function commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s death anniversary in Sangrur. Mann emphasized that the government’s decisions are based on public feedback, stating, “The public says it wants wheat only. We will give it.” Around 1.54 crore beneficiaries will receive wheat under the scheme from July to October. In addition to the ration scheme, Mann revealed plans to recruit 10,000 new personnel for the Punjab Police and focus…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is optimistic about advancing talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK once the new British government takes office after the upcoming general election on July 4. Goyal mentioned that regardless of the election outcome, progress is expected with the new government in place. He highlighted the UK government’s strong commitment to the FTA and noted discussions with representatives from the Labour Party showing a keen interest in expediting the agreement process. The FTA discussions between India and the UK, initiated in January 2022, cover various sectors such as goods, services,…

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress for avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the NEET exam issue. This statement came after Rahul Gandhi called for a respectful debate on alleged irregularities in NEET. Pradhan accused Congress of creating chaos and hindering institutional functioning. He emphasized that the government is open to discussions but Congress is playing politics instead of addressing the issue. He highlighted the formation of a committee to reform the National Testing Agency and the CBI’s involvement in investigating NEET-UG irregularities. Despite Opposition disruptions, the government is committed to ensuring zero-error examinations. The Education Ministry’s decision…

Bengaluru is abuzz with discussions about potential changes in leadership in Karnataka, with demands for three more deputy chief ministers. State Congress President D K Shivakumar has urged party members to refrain from making public statements on the issue to avoid disciplinary action. There is a growing demand for deputy chief ministers from various communities, creating tension within the state cabinet. Seers have also entered the political fray, with conflicting statements about leadership changes. Shivakumar has emphasized that such decisions will be made by the party’s high command and warned against public comments by party members. The importance of discipline…

Mamata Banerjee Emphasizes the Need for an Unbiased Judiciary West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at the East Zone II regional conference of the National Judicial Academy, highlighted the importance of a judiciary free from political bias. She stressed that the judiciary should be “absolutely pure, honest, and sacred” for the betterment of democracy, the Constitution, and people’s interests. Banerjee praised the judiciary as a significant pillar of India’s foundation and urged for equal opportunities to be given to people from the northeastern and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. She commended Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud for his efforts…

AAP Protests Near BJP Headquarters Demanding Kejriwal’s Release AAP leaders and workers staged a protest near the BJP’s headquarters on DDU Marg to demand the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently in CBI custody. Kejriwal was taken into custody by the CBI in connection with the Delhi government’s excise policy. He was later arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case related to the same policy. Protesters gathered outside the AAP office, raising slogans against the BJP and carrying placards denouncing the “misuse” of central agencies and calling for an end to “dictatorship”. Police deployed…

Chennai Translates New Criminal Laws into Tamil for Easier Implementation Official sources in Chennai have confirmed that the translation of new criminal laws into Tamil is currently underway and is expected to be completed soon. The necessary training has already been provided to police personnel for the enforcement of these laws starting from July 1, 2024. The translated Tamil version of the laws will be sent to the Union government for approval and certification to ensure its authenticity. Once certified, the Tamil version will be available for sale in the state. Additionally, Tamil versions of the three new criminal laws…

Exciting news for aspiring teachers in Bihar! The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has rescheduled the Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE-3) to be held from July 19 to 22. This announcement comes after the TRE-3 exam scheduled for March 15 was cancelled due to a question paper leak. With over 3.75 lakh candidates participating across 415 examination centers, the BPSC has taken necessary precautions to ensure a fair and secure examination environment. The decision to cancel the exam was made following an investigation by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police, which revealed the involvement of certain gangs in the…

Lahore: Eleven opposition lawmakers of Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly were banned for 15 sittings for allegedly using “abusive language” against the province’s first woman Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz. The lawmakers, belonging to Imran Khan’s party, were punished for calling Maryam the “Queen of mandate thieves and daughter of certified thief Nawaz Sharif.” The Speaker took action due to constant interruptions and verbal attacks. Opposition leader Malik Ahmad Bachhar condemned the ban, stating it was unjust for criticizing Maryam over an anti-people budget. He reaffirmed that the voice of the opposition cannot be silenced. During the session, opposition members tore budget copies…