Akal Takht panel asks Punjab govt to address objections before anti-sacrilege talks

On Thursday, an expert panel from Akal Takht convened to deliberate on the proposed anti-sacrilege law. They highlighted that the Punjab government’s response failed to address critical concerns and urged it to submit a compliance report prior to any further discussions. Additionally, the panel observed that the government had yet to create its own discussion group, emphasizing that this sensitive topic demands a broader Panthic agreement for effective resolution.

International travelers will soon need e-boarding passes on smartphones for immigration clearance.Physical boarding passes will no longer be stamped by immigration authorities from September one.This change aims to streamline the process and reduce passenger inconvenience.A pilot project is also underway to eliminate immigration stamping for Indian passport holders.The Bureau of Immigration is implementing these modernization efforts across airports.

The National Medical Commission is putting forth a new proposal for mandatory re-registration of doctors across the nation. In the past, efforts to modernize the national registry faced significant challenges. The current regulations suggest that registration would be recognized nationwide, eliminating the need for state-level re-registration. This initiative aims to refresh the medical register while pinpointing active practitioners, striving for an electronic sync between national and state me

Bikram Singh Majithia of the Shiromani Akali Dal expressed that public sentiment is leaning towards an alliance with the BJP. He highlighted Punjab's strategic location and the importance of social harmony as pivotal factors. The two parties had a longstanding relationship before parting ways over farm laws. Majithia emphasised that the final decision will come from the leadership of both sides, leaving the results of this potential collaboration uncertain.

In a significant action, Delhi Police have filed an FIR concerning a student protester’s complaint about a pellet injury. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has denied political clearance for Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's trip to the US, deeming the visit inappropriate. In another incident, an Andhra MP's son faced charges after allegedly causing a fatal incident involving his Aston Martin.

Student protests at Jantar Mantar have prompted political parties to rethink their youth engagement strategies. The Congress party is now focusing on youth issues and expanding its outreach programs nationwide. Rahul Gandhi's recent actions highlight the party's renewed commitment to addressing student concerns. The Congress Working Committee has proposed an education-to-employment roadmap for young people. This shift reflects a broader effort to regain support among the nation's youth.

Union minister JP Nadda slammed Rahul Gandhi for staging a protest outside a police station, labeling it a desperate bid for media coverage. Nadda asserted that the demonstration was merely an effort to distract from the ongoing Vande Mataram controversy tied to Congress. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi sought to address police brutality towards students—an issue the Supreme Court is currently reviewing following the July 20 incident.