In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Centre’s decision to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to ensure the country’s internal security, PM Modi’s Rajya Sabha speech, Congress’ ‘Black Paper’ release and other top stories.
Centre Scraps Free Movement Between India, Myanmar To Ensure Internal Security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centre has scrapped the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to ensure the country’s internal security and to maintain the demographic structure of the Northeastern states bordering Myanmar. READ MORE
Portion of Delhi’s Gokulpuri Metro Station Collapses; 1 Dead, 4 Injured
A 53-year-old man died on Thursday after a portion of the Gokulpuri metro station, located on the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) collapsed. The man was on his scooter when the wall’s debris fell over him. READ MORE
‘His Contribution Has Been…’: Modi Praises Manmohan Singh In Send-Off Speech For Retiring Rajya Sabha MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to the retiring Rajya Sabha MPs on Thursday and praised former Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader, Manmohan Singh, for his contribution to the democracy. Addressing the upper house during the Parliament’s Budget session, he said, “I want to remember Dr Manmohan Singh today, his contribution has been immense. For such a long time, the way he has guided this House and the country, he will always be remembered for it.” READ MORE
Action On Paytm Payments Bank For Persistent Non-compliance, RBI FAQ To Address Public Concerns
Action against Paytm Payments Bank is taken due to “persistent non-compliance” and adequate time was given for corrective actions, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Swaminathan said on Thursday. He added that the action has been taken against the Paytm Payments Bank and not the Paytm app as a platform. READ MORE
Congress MLA and Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Resigns From Congress After 48 Years
Congress MLA Baba Siddique, representing the high profile Bandra area in Mumbai announced his resignation from the Congress on Thursday. A prominent minority face of the Mumbai Congress, Siddique also served as a minister when the Congress-NCP coalition was in power. Taking to X, Siddique said, “I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party with immediate effect.” READ MORE
Mallikarjun Kharge Unveils Congress’ ‘Black Paper’, Says PM Modi Never Mentioned Jobs Created By PSUs
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who unveiled the party’s ‘Black Paper’ in response to the ‘White Paper’ to be brought by the Centre in the Parliament’s Budget session, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi never mentioned the number of jobs created by the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) set up by former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. READ MORE
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