The decision reverses orders issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980, which had prohibited such participation. The office memorandum of the decision was issued with the approval of competent authority.
In a charged Lok Sabha session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignited controversy with a sharp remark aimed at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has suggested a face-to-face meeting with Telangana's Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
On Monday, the Civil Aviation Ministry reported that 22,615 passengers were impacted by the closure of Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 after its roof collapsed on Friday.
After the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was opened to the public, the roof started leaking during the first heavy showers.
As the 18th Lok Sabha session began, BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was sworn in as the pro tem Speaker despite strong objections from the Opposition.
Sarma accused the minority community, particularly those of Bangladesh-origin, of voting en masse for the Congress despite the development work done by the BJP-led governments at both the Centre and state levels.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi thanked the people of Wayanad for their love and support in his letter. He wrote, “When I faced abuse day by day, your unconditional love supported me. You were my refuge, my home, and my family. I never felt for even a moment that you have doubted me.”
She accused the BJP government of handing over the education system to "mafia" and "corrupt" entities, leading to widespread exam irregularities. The verbal exchange intensified after several national exams faced disruptions.
On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Narendra Modi government following the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam.