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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Operation Sindoor symbol of government's failure: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) asked the government in Lok Sabha to fix responsibility for the "intelligence failure" that led to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it cannot get away after such incidents by merely admitting to a lapse. Parliament Monsoon Session: Follow LIVE updates on July 29, 2025 Participating in the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lower House, Mr. Yadav raised questions on India ending the conflict with Pakistan abruptly and asked, 'Under whose pressure was the ceasefire done?' The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also claimed that India's foreign policy has 'completely collapsed' and called China a 'monster' that will 'gobble up our land and market'. 'Who will take responsibility for the intelligence lapse in the Pahalgam attack?' Mr. Yadav said, adding the tragic incident should never have happened. Also Read | Talked of Nehru, my mother's tears but did not answer why war was stopped: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt The "lapse" has cost precious lives and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's border strategy, he said. 'The launch of Operation Sindoor post Pahalgam attack is itself a symbol of the government's failure,' he said. Mr. Yadav claimed the country was isolated globally on key issues. "During Operation Sindoor, no country stood by us. This is a dark phase for India's foreign diplomacy," he said. Also Read | Owaisi seeks answers on fighter jet squadrons, accuses Centre of failing to make use of internal unity during Operation Sindoor Mr. Yadav also questioned the government's handling of relations with neighbouring countries. 'Our neighbouring nations are either attacking us or not supporting us. China is increasingly aggressive and poses as much of a threat as terrorism from Pakistan,' he said. He warned that China would not only snatch India's territory but also dominate its market. "Our threat is not from Pakistan. The bigger threat is China, which is capturing both our land and our economy," Mr. Yadav asserted. Also Read | Three terrorists who carried out Pahalgam terror attack killed: Amit Shah He alleged that the government's policies were inadvertently helping China's commercial interests while undermining India's sovereignty. On the halting of military action against Pakistan, the SP chief said, 'We had hoped that the government would take the lead in ceasefire negotiations, but it seems they asked their friends to make the announcement instead. Why did the government agree to a ceasefire through a third party? What pressure were they under?' He said the situation in Pahalgam proved that negligence could cost lives. Also Read | Ceasefire between India and Pakistan had no linkage with U.S. trade: Jaishankar in Parliament 'Tourists who visited the area went there trusting the government's assurance of safety post Article 370 abrogation. But the government failed them,' he added. Mr. Yadav also asked, 'What concrete steps is the government taking to ensure there is no repeat of Pahalgam, Pulwama and similar incidents? If this was an intelligence failure, who is accountable? This is not the first time.' 'The biggest question is who is responsible for the intelligence failure... I hope that the government will respond,' he said, adding, 'you cannot just say every time that there was a lapse'. Also Read | Congress raises questions on security lapses which led to Pahalgam attack Referring to the treatment of victims' families, Mr. Yadav said, 'It is shameful how the wives of the victims were treated. We approached the National Commission for Women for a probe, but no action was taken.' Mr. Yadav accused the BJP of politicising the issue. He also questioned the timing of the encounter in which the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack were killed. The SP chief criticised the government's response to the Galwan standoff in eastern Ladakh. "Even today, the situation has not returned to what it was before Galwan. And yet, we see all engines of this government united when it comes to covering up the truth," he alleged. Criticising the Agnipath recruitment scheme, Mr. Yadav said, "We expect the government to withdraw the Agniveer scheme. The people posted at the borders need long-term security and commitment."
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Country Wanted "Operation Tandoor", Not Sindoor: Samajwadi Party MP In Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Ramashankar Rajbhar on Monday said in Lok Sabha that the country wanted "Operation Tandoor" after the Pahalgam terror attack to roast the terrorist responsible for it, and not Operation Sindoor. Speaking during the special debate in the Lower House on the Pahalgam terror strike and Operation Sindoor, he accused the government of failing to act decisively and questioned the "delay" in the operation, saying that a mission that should have been initiated in three days was carried out after 17 days. "The country was so angry (over the Pahalgam attack) that by the third day, people wanted not Operation Sindoor, but Operation Tandoor, that is to throw the terrorists into that tandoor. But instead, the operation happened 17 days later." "Were those who carried out the Pahalgam attack among the 100 terrorists (killed during the operation)? That's the real question," he said. Rajbhar went on to praise the unity shown by Indians across religious lines, saying, "Terrorists wanted to incite riots in India, but Hindus and Muslims together foiled the enemy's plan." Referring to statements by former US President Donald Trump, Rajbhar said Trump had publicly claimed multiple times that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was achieved due to US intervention. "Trump said at least 26 times that he facilitated an India-Pakistan ceasefire, even crediting arms deals for it. These are serious claims," Rajbhar said, adding, "If Trump was telling the truth, then where do we stand?" "The real Vishwaguru was sitting in the White House," he said.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
No end to Lok Sabha deadlock, House adjourned till 2 pm after Oppn uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed another round of chaos and uproar on the fifth consecutive day on Friday and was adjourned minutes after convening. Speaker Om Birla exhorted the Opposition benches to break the impasse by discussing the issues, but his appeal went unnoticed. Seeing no end to the slogan-shouting, the Speaker adjourned the House till 2 p.m. As the Lower House convened on Friday morning, the Parliamentarians stood together to pay respects and remember the brave heroes of Kargil. Speaker Om Birla led the House in paying tributes to the heroes of the Kargil war as they stood in silence for about a minute and remembered their supreme sacrifice for the motherland. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26 to observe India's victory over Pakistan in 1999, when the security forces chased away Pakistani forces from the mountain tops of Kargil in Ladakh. Saluting the valour of the armed forces, Speaker Om Birla said, "The nation is observing the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Our brave forces defied all odds and operated in extremely adverse circumstances to defeat the enemy. We salute their valour and pay tributes to them who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation." Soon after the minute-long silence, Opposition members raised noisy protests over the Election Commission of India's electoral rolls revision in Bihar and stormed into the well of the House. They shouted slogans and waved placards, drawing the ire of the LS Speaker, who cautioned them against placards in the House on previous occasions also. He urged the protesting lawmakers to meet him in person to break the deadlock, while advising them that the Question Hour is for debating issues of national importance and not for slogan-shouting. He also urged the members, both from the treasury and opposition benches, to hammer out a solution by engaging in dialogue. When the sloganeering didn't stop, the Speaker asked the protesting lawmakers, "Don't you want to debate in the House? Don't you want the House to function?" As the uproar did not stop, he adjourned the House till 2 p.m. The Congress-led Opposition has been unrelenting in its protests over Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, which it calls an "institutionalised cleansing drive" by the ECI to benefit the ruling party.
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Dewan Rakyat passes Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to enhance public cleanliness and enforce community service orders against littering offenders, has received approval from the Dewan Rakyat. The bill, tabled for its second and third readings by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, was debated by 10 lawmakers. Two other related bills; the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 were tabled for their second and third readings yesterday and received approval from the Lower House. Nga said amendments to the three acts were crucial to instilling greater civic responsibility, increasing public awareness, and nurturing a culture of cleanliness, ultimately contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable Malaysia. In his winding-up debate, Nga said pet owners are also subjected to community service orders. "Whoever keeps cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, if you bring them and deliberately leave their droppings in public places or on public roads, you are also subject to community service if convicted, because that waste is also considered litter. "As such, anyone bringing pets to public parks, please clean up after them and dispose of waste in the trash bins." Nga added that under the Madani government, everyone will receive fair treatment and there is no discrimination against underprivileged groups in the enforcement of community service orders. "These laws are not meant to punish, but to increase awareness and a sense of responsibility." He said the ministry is confident that through the enforcement of community service orders, the issue of littering, which leads to clogged drains, waterways and ditches, can be addressed progressively.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New Income Tax Bill: Changes in TDS refund claims while filing ITR? Top points suggested by Parliamentary panel
The Income Tax Bill, 2025 aims to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. (AI image) New Income Tax Bill 2025: A Parliamentary committee reviewing the new Income Tax Bill has recommended that the Ministry of Finance should permit individual taxpayers to file returns and claim TDS refunds beyond the deadline without penalties. The committee also advocated for tax exemption on anonymous contributions to trusts serving both religious and charitable purposes. The report, presented in the Lower House by Select Committee chairperson Baijayant Panda of BJP, scrutinised the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which aims to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961. New Income Tax Bill: Top Changes Suggested by Panel Regarding TDS refund claims by individuals not otherwise required to submit tax returns, the committee proposed eliminating the Income Tax Bill clause that requires mandatory filing of I-T returns by the deadline, PTI reported. The committee notes that the present requirement to submit returns solely for refund purposes could unintentionally result in legal action, especially affecting small taxpayers whose earnings are below taxable limits but have experienced tax deductions at source. "In such scenarios, the law should not compel a return merely to avoid penal provisions for non-filing. The committee, therefore, recommend to remove sub-clause (1)(ix) from Clause 263 to provide flexibility for allowing refund claims in cases where the return is not filed in due time," the report specified. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo According to a PTI, the committee sought clarification regarding the taxation of anonymous donations to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that serve both charitable and religious purposes, requesting the removal of existing ambiguities. The panel expressed opposition to the taxation of NPO 'receipts', stating it contradicts the Income Tax Act's principle of real income taxation. They advocated for the reintroduction of the term 'income' to ensure taxation applies only to the net income of NPOs. Noting the considerable differences in how anonymous donations to registered NPOs are treated, the committee recommended tax exemption for both religious and charitable trusts, acknowledging that many organisations operate with dual objectives. The committee highlighted an oversight in the Bill regarding religious-cum-charitable trusts, despite its aim of textual simplification. This omission could negatively affect numerous organisations within India's NPO sector. Under Clause 337 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, all registered NPOs would face a uniform 30 per cent taxation on anonymous donations. The only exception would apply to organisations established exclusively for religious activities. This represents a significant shift from Section 115BBC of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The current legislation offers broader exemptions, where anonymous donations to trusts or institutions established for both religious and charitable purposes remain untaxed. However, this exemption excludes cases where such donations are specifically allocated to universities, educational institutions, hospitals, or medical facilities operated by the same trust or institution. The current regulation appropriately acknowledges these "religious-cum-charitable" institutions as a separate and legitimate category qualified for benefits on unnamed donations, recognising that such establishments frequently receive funds through conventional methods where identifying donors is unfeasible. "The committee strongly urge the reintroduction of a provision analogous to the explanation found in Section 115BBC of the 1961 Act," stated the Select Committee report. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
