DDNEWS — Samachar 20260806 173000 UTC 836 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:02] On false charges, then it's fine. Right? When there were more than 2.5 [00:00:05] lakh students at the protest, [00:00:09] were they also on social media? Were they on social media or was that image [00:00:13] created by AI? Today, today the same youth came and took Dharmendra [00:00:17] the heritage Pradhan's resignation, so today Narendra Modi [00:00:20] ji understood, the Central Government understood that now [00:00:25] was also held with Meta officials it is necessary to suppress the voice of social media. Secondly, secondly, let me make [00:00:29] a point. [00:00:37] has also strengthened the domestic and strict measures to protect the interests [00:00:57] are not working as expected [00:01:00] Let's go, and remind Vandana ji that she is talking about a protest today, [00:01:03] but just two days ago, a court order came out about another [00:01:07] protest. Tahir Hussain, who used to be a leader of their party, [00:01:11] has received life imprisonment. Why did he get life imprisonment? [00:01:15] Green Energy Corridor, PLI for solar PV modules, Whatever he posted, [00:01:17] and BCD exemption protecting those who stood in the way of the protest, whatever he did, [00:01:20] today the court has ruled [00:01:22] On National Handloom Day, Prime Minister that you are responsible for the murder of an IB officer. [00:01:25] He has received life imprisonment. So, today, time, but [00:01:28] I am saying again, a bar has been given, a legal seal has been given. We need to think [00:01:32] seriously about this, and social media will not [00:01:35] determine India's political discourse. No company sitting [00:01:39] outside will determine it. The 140 crore people of the country will determine [00:01:42] it, and the 140 crore people of the country should see [00:01:46] what they want to see, instead of companies sitting abroad [00:01:49] paying money to determine it. This should stop. That's all for today, thank you everyone. [00:01:53] Namaskar. [00:02:11] Imagine that star that twinkles [00:02:14] at night, whose light emerged millions of years [00:02:18] ago. Did you [00:02:21] students, along with demanding the Chief Minister's resignation, know that [00:02:22] Director General Ritu Shukla. a genius is hidden in your cell, in the DNA? [00:02:24] Have you ever wondered how your heart [00:02:28] beats? [00:02:31] Science is not just in books, it is all around [00:02:34] you. 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We will tell you important information related to today's proceedings [00:04:38] of both houses of Parliament, that is, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Let's start with Lok Sabha. [00:04:42] Today, Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) [00:04:47] then agitation can be resorted to, Bill, 2026. Due to the uproar by opposition members, [00:04:49] to create division. this important bill could not be discussed. [00:04:53] The objective of this bill [00:04:55] that's all for Sansad Samachar for now. is to attract more foreign capital by providing a reliable policy [00:04:58] system and procedural [00:05:03] news from the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh arrangements, and to promote domestic manufacturing. [00:05:06] On the issues of theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya [00:05:09] and police action against protesting students in Delhi, several opposition parties, [00:05:12] including the Congress and Samajwadi Party, created an uproar in the House today, [00:05:16] just like in the previous days. Due to this, the proceedings of the Lok Sabha [00:05:19] were adjourned for the rest of the day after one adjournment. [00:05:23] Since the beginning of the monsoon session, Question Hour and Zero Hour [00:05:26] have not been held for a single day. When the House proceedings [00:05:30] began at 11 AM, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla [00:05:33] mentioned the anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima [00:05:37] and Nagasaki in Japan, and then the members [00:05:40] observed silence for some time to pay tribute to the victims. [00:05:43] After the Lok Sabha paid tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb attacks [00:05:47] on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, opposition members started creating a ruckus. [00:05:51] While Samajwadi Party MPs were prominently raising the issue [00:05:54] of alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, [00:05:58] Congress members were heard reiterating their demand [00:06:02] for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesting students [00:06:05] in Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged members of the Congress [00:06:09] and other opposition parties to let the Question Hour proceed. [00:06:13] As the uproar did not subside, the Lok Sabha Speaker [00:06:17] adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM till 2 PM. When the meeting [00:06:20] resumed at 2 PM, opposition members came near the Speaker's dais [00:06:24] and started shouting slogans. Amidst the uproar, Finance Minister [00:06:27] Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, [00:06:31] 2026 for discussion and passage. [00:06:35] Presiding Officer Sandhya Rai appealed to the opposition members to return [00:06:39] to their seats and cooperate in conducting the proceedings, saying [00:06:42] that their behavior was not appropriate and not in line with the dignity [00:06:46] of the Lok Sabha. As the uproar did not subside, the Presiding Officer adjourned [00:06:50] the meeting till 11 AM on Friday. Due to the uproar by the opposition, [00:06:54] the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 could not [00:06:57] be discussed. The House rejected the statutory resolution [00:07:01] of RSP MP NK Premchandran to disapprove the ordinance [00:07:05] issued in June in this regard. The House [00:07:08] also rejected the amendments of several opposition members, including K Radhakrishnan, Rajesh [00:07:12] Ranjan, Pappu Yadav, and Premchandran. After this, the bill was passed by voice vote. [00:07:15] This bill proposes to make it easier for fund managers [00:07:19] to come to India, while foreign investment [00:07:23] will not be considered money invested in business in India. This [00:07:27] bill gives the government the authority to allow banks and [00:07:30] other service providers to levy fees on payments made through Unified [00:07:34] Payment Interface and other notified electronic methods. [00:07:38] The purpose of this bill is to remove that existing legal provision [00:07:42] which [00:08:12] NITI Aayog, in its report published in September 2025, [00:08:16] concluded that the Smart Cities Mission is in line with national [00:08:19] urban priorities and citizens' needs, and also [00:08:23] makes a significant contribution to achieving several Sustainable [00:08:25] Development Goals of the United Nations. He said that according to this [00:08:29] report, 93% of the 8063 [00:08:33] projects under the mission have been completed, [00:08:36] and all Integrated Command and Control [00:08:39] Centers have been established 100%. As a result, [00:08:43] significant improvement has been recorded in the quality of urban life, [00:08:47] mobility, safety, and environmental outcomes. [00:08:50] Manohar Lal said that under the Smart Cities Mission, since its [00:08:53] inception, 8064 projects [00:08:55] costing ₹1,64,811 crore have been started. [00:08:59] According to the information provided by states and union territories [00:09:02] till March 31, 2026, 779 [00:09:06] projects costing ₹1,56,257 [00:09:09] crore have been completed to 97%. All [00:09:13] Integrated Command and Control Centers have been established [00:09:16] in all 100 smart cities. According to the minister, to accelerate [00:09:20] the progress of projects under the Smart Cities Mission, the Ministry of Housing and Urban [00:09:24] Affairs adopted a multi-level review mechanism. [00:09:28] At the national level, the implementation of the mission was monitored [00:09:32] by a high-level committee chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry. [00:09:35] This was important information related to today's Lok Sabha proceedings. [00:09:39] And now let's tell you what was special [00:09:42] in today's proceedings in the Upper House of Parliament, [00:09:46] the Rajya Sabha. Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha today [00:09:49] insisted on a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the theft of offerings [00:09:52] at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and police action against protesting students. [00:09:56] Due to this, the proceedings of the Upper House were repeatedly [00:09:59] disrupted. Amidst the uproar, the House [00:10:02] returned the Appropriation Bill to the Lok Sabha after a brief discussion, [00:10:06] under which the government asked Parliament for approval [00:10:10] for additional expenditure [00:10:25] incurred in the financial year 2022-23. However, in the meantime, members [00:10:28] of the Congress and some other opposition parties started shouting slogans [00:10:32] demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya [00:10:36] and police action against protesting students. Some members came [00:10:39] forward from their seats. The Chairman repeatedly urged [00:10:43] the agitated members to return to their seats. [00:10:47] Amidst the uproar, during the Zero Hour, BJP's Raghav Chadha raised the issue [00:10:50] of alleged cut money given to doctors by diagnostic centers, [00:10:54] demanding a ban on it [00:10:58] of patients. And let us tell you that Telugu [00:11:02] Desam Party's Masan Rao Yadav Bida raised the issue of representation [00:11:05] of Other Backward Classes in government departments, saying that [00:11:08] despite the provision of 27% reservation, the representation [00:11:11] of OBCs in various ministries and departments of the central government [00:11:15] has not reached the expected level. BJP's [00:11:19] Sadanand Mahalu Sheth Tanawade said [00:11:22] that after the closure of mining activities in Goa in 2012, [00:11:25] the state's economy and the livelihood of thousands [00:11:28] of families were adversely affected. He urged the center [00:11:32] to take necessary steps to revive the mining sector in a sustainable [00:11:36] and transparent manner. And let us tell you [00:11:39] that during this time, opposition members continued [00:11:42] to create an uproar demanding a statement from the Home Minister. [00:11:46] The Chairman appealed to them to return to their seats and allow [00:11:49] the proceedings to continue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also objected to the continuous [00:11:53] protest by the opposition. Rijiju also said that Leader of Opposition [00:11:56] Mallikarjun Kharge brings something new to write every day and [00:12:00] also reads it in the House. Congress members demanded that Mallikarjun [00:12:04] Kharge be allowed to speak. When the Chairman allowed Kharge [00:12:07] to speak, members of the ruling party opposed it, after which [00:12:11] the Chairman adjourned the House proceedings at 11:25 AM till 12 PM. [00:12:15] When the meeting resumed at 12 PM, Chairman Radha Krishnan [00:12:19] started the Question Hour, and in the meantime, opposition members [00:12:23] started creating a ruckus over their demands. They also demanded that the Leader of Opposition [00:12:26] be allowed to speak. The Chairman said that if the opposition members [00:12:30] remained silent, he would allow the Leader of Opposition [00:12:34] to speak after the supplementary questions. After the members became silent, [00:12:38] the Chairman asked Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak. [00:12:41] Members of the ruling party objected to this, which led to a heated argument [00:12:45] between members of the ruling party and the opposition. The opposition [00:12:49] remained firm on its demand that Home Minister Amit Shah come to the House [00:12:53] and make a statement on the issue of police [00:12:55] action against protesters. And Mallikarjun Kharge, referring to the comment [00:12:59] of Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, said that it is his right to speak in Parliament. [00:13:03] He said that it is his right to decide when to speak and what to speak. [00:13:07] And about this, should he now ask the Parliamentary Affairs Minister? [00:13:10] Mallikarjun Kharge asked the Chair to ask [00:13:16] and give a clarification. He said, "We want a discussion." The Chairman [00:13:20] asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to apprise the Home Minister [00:13:23] of the sentiments of the opposition. Amidst the uproar, the Chairman tried to conduct the Question Hour, [00:13:27] but due to the noise, he adjourned the House proceedings [00:13:31] at 12:30 PM till 2:15 PM. [00:13:34] And when the meeting resumed at 2:15 PM, opposition members [00:13:37] in the House again reiterated their demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah [00:13:41] regarding the theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and police action against protesting students. [00:13:45] Members of the ruling party opposed this. [00:13:48] Deputy Chairman Harivansh told the agitated members that an important bill [00:13:52] had to be [00:13:55] passed and therefore order had to be maintained in the House, but [00:13:58] as the uproar continued, he adjourned the meeting within a minute [00:14:01] till 2:45 PM. After three adjournments, [00:14:05] let us tell you that when the Rajya Sabha meeting resumed at 2:45 PM, [00:14:09] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Appropriation Bill [00:14:13] number three for discussion and return. During the brief discussion [00:14:16] on the bill, members of the Congress and some other opposition parties walked out of the House [00:14:20] demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action against protesting students. [00:14:24] Responding to the discussion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government has brought [00:14:28] these supplementary demands for grants [00:14:31] for additional expenditure in the year ending March 31, 2023. [00:14:34] She said that the government has brought this additional budget [00:14:38] on the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee, and the PAC is chaired [00:14:41] by the Leader of the Opposition. The objective of the bill is to authorize [00:14:45] the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for those expenses [00:14:49] that were incurred on certain services during the financial year ending March 31, 2023, [00:14:52] and exceeded the amount sanctioned [00:14:55] for that year. After the Finance Minister's reply, the House returned this bill [00:14:58] by voice vote, and the Lok Sabha has already [00:15:02] passed it. Thereafter, members, with the permission of the Chair, raised various [00:15:06] issues of public importance through special mentions. After the special mentions, Presiding Officer Ghanshyam [00:15:10] Tiwari adjourned the meeting for the day at 4:30 PM. [00:15:13] The Upper House will now meet tomorrow, Friday, at 11 AM. [00:15:16] With this, [00:15:20] Please give permission. [00:15:21] Namaste. [00:15:46] The special attraction of the broadcasting world became the divine language of the Vedas, [00:15:49] the medium of journalism, with the completeness [00:15:53] of Indian culture, [00:15:55] of knowledge accumulated over thousands of years [00:15:59] in a modern guise, [00:16:01] the weekly Sanskrit program [00:16:05] Vartavali. [00:16:07] Every Saturday evening at 7:30 PM [00:16:10] and every Sunday morning at 7 AM, [00:16:14] only on DD News. [00:16:21] Imagine that star that twinkles [00:16:25] at night, whose light emerged [00:16:28] millions [00:16:31] of years ago. [00:16:50] Namaskar, you are watching Doordarshan Samachar with Parakram [00:16:53] Singh Shekhawat. We will tell you important and major news from today. [00:16:57] Let's start with the headlines. [00:16:59] साथ, [00:17:03] Modi's message, appeal to the countrymen to buy handloom products, [00:17:07] call to take the weavers' skills to the world, [00:17:10] emphasis on adopting local products, [00:17:14] call to join Aatmanirbhar Bharat. [00:17:16] Prime Minister Modi's phone call [00:17:23] with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, discussion on strategic partnership [00:17:26] and the situation in West Asia, agreement to further strengthen [00:17:30] bilateral cooperation. The opposition's uproar [00:17:32] सहमति. [00:17:40] continued in the third week of the monsoon session, affecting [00:17:44] the functioning of Parliament. Amidst the uproar, the Taxation [00:17:47] and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha, [00:17:51] and the Rajya Sabha approved [00:17:53] Appropriation Bill number three. [00:18:00] The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, took important decisions, [00:18:04] approving the Guwahati Four-Lane Highway Project [00:18:07] costing ₹8,970 crore in Assam and the Govardhan [00:18:11] Yojana costing ₹23,731 crore, a historic national [00:18:14] scheme to convert the country's organic wealth into clean energy, [00:18:18] rural prosperity, and economic development. [00:18:21] The student movement in Jharkhand [00:18:27] against irregularities in competitive examinations continued for the 13th [00:18:31] day, and the issue was also raised in the Assembly. The students, who have declared [00:18:34] an all-out war, put forward several key [00:18:38] demands, including the cancellation of disputed [00:18:40] examinations before talks with the government. [00:18:47] RSS chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat interacted with youth [00:18:50] in Mumbai, saying that the student movement [00:18:54] is not against the country, and protests are a medium [00:18:57] of dialogue. [00:19:05] And India showed its strength to the world. Successful test of medium-range [00:19:08] ballistic missile Agni Four in Chandipur, Odisha, [00:19:12] capable of hitting [00:19:13] multiple targets. [00:19:20] On the eve of National Handloom Day, Prime Minister Narendra [00:19:24] Modi appealed to the countrymen to adopt Indian handloom [00:19:27] and support weavers. In his video message [00:19:31] on Instagram, the Prime Minister said that August 7th [00:19:35] is associated with the legacy of the Swadeshi movement. [00:19:38] He reminded that on this day, the Swadeshi [00:19:41] movement gave a new direction to the country's freedom struggle, [00:19:45] and millions of people resolved to boycott foreign [00:19:49] goods and adopt indigenous products. [00:19:52] The Prime Minister said that National Handloom Day [00:19:55] is not just a celebration, but an opportunity to honor [00:19:58] the hard work and talent of millions of weaver [00:20:02] families in the country. He appealed to people to buy handloom [00:20:06] products, showcase their diversity and quality to the world, [00:20:09] and inspire others by sharing videos based [00:20:12] on handloom on social media. The Prime Minister said [00:20:16] that in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promoting local products [00:20:20] and economically empowering small weaver families [00:20:23] is the responsibility of all of us. He extended his wishes [00:20:26] to the countrymen on National Handloom Day and urged more and more people [00:20:30] to join this campaign. [00:20:33] Friends, we must not [00:20:38] forget August 7, 1905, [00:20:42] when the Swadeshi movement [00:20:45] for the country's independence began. The Swadeshi movement [00:20:49] began. [00:22:50] Both leaders reviewed the progress made so far under the India-Israel special [00:22:53] strategic partnership and reiterated their commitment to further expand [00:22:57] bilateral cooperation in various sectors. During the talks, both leaders [00:23:00] also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia. [00:23:04] Both discussed regional situations and agreed [00:23:07] to maintain mutual contact. According to the Prime Minister's Office, [00:23:11] India and Israel reiterated their resolve to further advance [00:23:15] cooperation in various areas of mutual interest and to give new strength [00:23:18] to the relations between the two countries. [00:23:20] The Union Cabinet [00:23:25] took two important decisions to strengthen the country's infrastructure [00:23:28] and energy sector. On one hand, [00:23:32] to promote the production of biogas in India, [00:23:35] the Govardhan Yojana costing ₹23,731 crore [00:23:38] has been approved, and on the other hand, the Union Cabinet also approved [00:23:41] the development of a four-lane Guwahati-Tezpur corridor [00:23:45] to boost connectivity and infrastructure in Assam. [00:23:49] To promote biogas production [00:23:53] in the country, the Modi government has approved the Govardhan Yojana [00:23:57] worth ₹23,731 crore. Through this scheme, [00:24:01] there will be six key pillars, from setting up new biogas plants [00:24:04] to purchase guarantees. The government will also support [00:24:08] setting up plants, including credit guarantees, [00:24:11] for 10 years under this scheme. An assured off-take, that is, [00:24:15] a guarantee to buy, has been given in this. [00:24:19] Second is price stability. The price of global oil, [00:24:22] the price of gas keeps fluctuating, so that biogas [00:24:25] does not have to face all that price volatility, [00:24:28] an assured price system has been created for this, [00:24:32] and support will be provided for the capital expenditure [00:24:35] involved in setting up biogas plants. Support for CapEx, [00:24:38] and the fourth pillar is pipeline infrastructure. [00:24:42] That is, to support the pipeline network needed [00:24:48] to consumers, the fourth pillar [00:24:52] has been included in this scheme. In another [00:24:56] important decision, to strengthen [00:24:58] the 135.87 km long Guwahati-Tezpur corridor [00:25:01] on NH15 in Assam [00:25:04] has been approved. For this, a proposal [00:25:07] to build four lanes at a total cost of ₹8,970 crore [00:25:10] has also been approved. This is the Bahitya Chariali, [00:25:14] that is, after exiting Guwahati, from there to Tezpur, [00:25:18] which is located on the North Bank of Guwahati, [00:25:21] I mean, on the North Bank of Brahmaputra. [00:25:25] This is its project, and [00:25:28] this will further connect [00:25:32] many parts of Arunachal and then Nagaland. [00:25:36] This will become a very important [00:25:38] highway. This four-lane highway [00:25:42] is 135 kilometers long, and about ₹8,970 crore [00:25:46] will be invested in this. [00:25:49] In the third term of the Modi government, the pace of infrastructure development [00:25:52] projects has accelerated, which has not only boosted [00:25:56] the pace of development but also created many employment opportunities. [00:26:00] In terms of all development parameters, in recent years, [00:26:09] the student movement in Jharkhand against irregularities in competitive examinations [00:26:13] is gaining momentum. The students, who have been protesting [00:26:16] for 13 consecutive days, their anger has now become a major challenge for the government. [00:26:20] On one hand, the opposition is cornering the government inside [00:26:23] the assembly, and on the other hand, students outside have declared an all-out war. [00:26:27] The question arises why parties that were vocal about paper leaks [00:26:31] and recruitment scams when in opposition become silent after coming to power. [00:26:35] The 13th day [00:26:40] and the students' anger is at its peak. [00:26:43] The streets of Ranchi are bearing witness that [00:26:47] the patience of the youth has broken. The movement against alleged [00:26:51] irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations [00:26:54] is continuously gaining momentum. Meanwhile, on August 7, [00:26:58] under the banner of AISA (All India Students Association), [00:27:02] the Assembly [00:27:32] In JPSC, in SSC, in CGL, and [00:27:36] reforms, will have to be done. The voices [00:27:39] of the students sitting on the road have now reached inside [00:27:43] the Assembly. On the first day of the budget session, opposition MLAs created a ruckus [00:27:46] over alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC examinations. [00:27:50] BJP, AJSU, and LJP MLAs sat on a dharna [00:27:54] at the main gate of the Assembly and demanded a high-level [00:27:57] inquiry into alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC examinations. [00:28:01] Leader of Opposition [00:28:33] the result of the inquiry should also come out. Amidst this whole development, [00:28:37] questions are also being raised on the attitude of political parties. [00:28:41] When the issue of paper leak and recruitment scam is raised at Jantar Mantar [00:28:44] in Delhi, then parties like Congress, RJD, and Samajwadi Party [00:28:47] appear at the forefront in support of the students. [00:28:50] But their activism on the student movement [00:28:54] in Jharkhand is under question. The opposition alleges that upon coming to power, [00:28:58] instead of sensitivity on student issues, they are resorting to explanations [00:29:01] and inquiry committees. JMM is still struggling [00:29:04] to differentiate between the movements in Jharkhand and Delhi. [00:29:08] The movement in Delhi and the Jharkhand movement [00:29:11] are completely different. Students in Delhi [00:29:15] kept protesting, for 25-30 days, no [00:29:19] action was taken. When there was pressure [00:29:22] from the opposition, the Parliament was surrounded, and all this happened, [00:29:25] only then they were ready for talks and whatever action was taken. Here, [00:29:29] work is being done in the interest of students from day one. For 13-14 days, [00:29:33] the Jharkhand government remained silent. [00:29:36] And Rahul Gandhi ji, [00:29:40] he was completely separate from this. You went to Jantar Mantar, [00:29:43] but you don't care about the thousands [00:29:46] of students in Jharkhand who have been sitting for the last 13-14 days? [00:29:50] What is the reason that those who talk [00:29:54] in the interest of students decide to protest, [00:29:57] then now, Rahul ji, Congress [00:30:00] party, you are there, so where did your ethics [00:30:04] go? Why are you not taking action there? Why are you not asking [00:30:08] the Chief Minister to resign? Why are you not withdrawing [00:30:11] your support? Don't have double standards, [00:30:13] Rahul [00:30:15] Baba, you will have to have one standard, Leader of Opposition. [00:30:19] In Jharkhand's politics, this student movement is no longer [00:30:23] just an issue of recruitment examinations, but has also become [00:30:27] a test of the government's credibility and accountability. [00:30:30] If the government does not restore trust soon, then this movement [00:30:34] could prove to be a major challenge for it on both political [00:30:38] and administrative fronts. Diwakar Kumar's report from Ranchi with bureau inputs, [00:30:41] DD News. [00:30:44] The struggle of students in Ranchi is gaining strength from the determination [00:30:47] of eight protesting students who are on an indefinite hunger strike. [00:30:51] The students, who are on hunger strike and sticking to their demands, [00:30:55] say that their struggle will continue until they get justice. [00:30:58] Let's see the story of those eight youths who chose the most [00:31:02] difficult path to raise their voice. I started alone [00:31:06] towards my destination, but people kept joining [00:31:10] and the caravan kept growing. Something similar happened with Jaipal [00:31:13] Singh Munda of Ranchi. [00:31:45] If there is a genuine demand in the area, [00:31:48] then we will continue this movement [00:31:51] with a hunger strike, and we have called for a march [00:31:55] to the Assembly on August 10. [00:31:57] The issue of irregularities in competitive examinations in Jharkhand [00:32:01] is resonating across the country. The methods of student agitation [00:32:05] are also very democratic. Here, the agitation is continuing [00:32:08] peacefully. Mahendra Prasad Prem Nayak and [00:32:12] some Mahto are also conveying their voice to the government by giving up food. [00:32:16] We are unable to extract Jharkhand, the reason for which is that all jobs [00:32:19] are sold for 20, 25, 30 lakh, 50 lakh. This is a living example. [00:32:23] We want to tell the government, Mr. Hemant Soren, that if you don't listen to our demands, [00:32:27] we demand your resignation. And slowly, we will continue to advance [00:32:31] our movement. In all the exams, our vacancies are being sold directly [00:32:35] and given into the hands of brokers. And blacklisted companies [00:32:39] are being sent to Jharkhand, and exams are being conducted by them. [00:32:42] The daughters of Jharkhand are also not behind in this fight for justice. [00:32:46] From the very first day, girls have been actively participating [00:32:49] in this movement. With each passing day, [00:32:53] the caravan is growing. Now, Habiba and Savita Kumari [00:32:57] have also taken a step further and started a hunger strike. [00:33:01] Until the government accepts our demands, because our [00:33:04] rights have been violated, if they do not return our rights [00:33:08] with interest, we will not eat anything here, [00:33:11] no matter what happens. This movement is also sending a message [00:33:15] to the country. The month of August always ignites a new spirit [00:33:19] of patriotism, and during the Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi, these students [00:33:22] also showed that spirit. The protest site is also [00:33:25] filled with patriotic songs. [00:33:27] The [00:33:36] are also demanding a CBI inquiry into all the exams conducted [00:33:40] in the last five-six years. Now, in this student movement, [00:33:44] the caravan of their hunger strike is continuously growing, [00:33:47] and now eight students have joined this hunger strike. [00:33:51] With my colleagues Vikas and Saurav, I am Diwakar Kumar, Doordarshan News, [00:33:54] Ranchi. In Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, [00:33:58] hundreds of workers of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha staged a strong protest. [00:34:02] This protest by the youth wing of BJP was in support of the Public Service Commission [00:34:06] rank holders who are on a hunger strike against the government. [00:34:09] A large number of workers and candidates marched towards the Secretariat, [00:34:13] but the police stopped them by putting up barricades. When the protesters tried to cross [00:34:17] the barricades, the situation became tense. To disperse the crowd, [00:34:20] the police first used water cannons and then also resorted to lathi charge. [00:34:24] During the protest, there were also reports of several workers and candidates being detained. [00:34:28] Actually, the Lower Primary School teachers and [00:34:31] candidates included in the Kerala Public Service Commission's [00:34:34] rank list have been on a hunger strike in front of the Secretariat [00:34:37] for many days. The candidates on hunger strike allege [00:34:41] that despite passing the exam and their names appearing in the rank list, [00:34:45] the government is not giving them joining. It is also alleged that [00:34:48] the government has started giving backdoor joining by sidelining eligible candidates. [00:34:51] Now, the protesters allege that the government is playing with the future of the youth. [00:34:55] They have alleged that both CPM and Congress are reacting to these issues [00:34:59] with a double standard and adopting a double standard [00:35:03] and usurping the rights of the youth. However, the Kerala [00:35:06] PSC has released the schedule for interviews and other recruitment processes [00:35:10] for the month of August, but the dissatisfaction of the candidates who have come out on the streets [00:35:14] is not stopping. From social media to the streets, [00:35:18] the youth have only one question: if their name is in the merit list, [00:35:21] when will they get the appointment letter? [00:35:29] RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat interacted with the youth of Gen Z [00:35:32] and Gen Alpha generations in Mumbai. During this, he expressed [00:35:36] his views on issues like the Gen Z movement in Delhi, [00:35:39] the education system and the use of social media. [00:35:43] Referring to the Delhi movement, Mohan Bhagwat said that in a democracy, [00:35:47] protest is also a way [00:35:50] to build consensus. Many types of ideas come forward, [00:35:54] and consensus is built through dialogue. If, for various reasons, [00:35:58] the matter is not heard, [00:36:02] not [00:36:04] Agitation [00:36:09] is also a form of dialogue. [00:36:10] We are talking [00:36:14] here, it's understood, okay? If not, [00:36:17] our debate [00:36:20] will continue. [00:36:23] You are in some difficulty, or I am in some difficulty. It's [00:36:27] in your hands, in my hands to resolve it, and if it's not happening, [00:36:31] I will shout. I will bring you there. [00:36:35] Do this first. It's urgent, [00:36:37] I'll say. In democracy, [00:36:40] protest is also a way to build consensus. [00:36:44] A lot of views come together, and consensus is [00:36:47] evolved after discussion. [00:36:50] The discussion may happen through dialogue. [00:36:54] Due to various reasons, if that thing [00:36:57] is not heard, agitation can be resorted to. [00:37:00] But all this has to be done [00:37:03] to evolve the consensus, [00:37:07] not to create divisions. [00:37:11] RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said during this dialogue program [00:37:14] that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are more honest [00:37:18] than the current generation. Meanwhile, speaking on primary education, [00:37:21] the RSS chief stressed that education [00:37:25] should not be commercialized. This [00:37:58] prudence is needed. In social media, [00:38:00] the technology is such that even if your [00:38:04] picture is made, words can be put in our mouth [00:38:07] with sound, and everything can be shown like that. Fake videos and all [00:38:11] come. So, after knowing this, [00:38:15] when using social media, do not trust [00:38:18] without verification from an authentic [00:38:21] source. Union Home Minister Amit Shah [00:38:25] met a 16-member delegation of the Christian community [00:38:28] in New Delhi. The delegation, led by the Joint Minority [00:38:32] Action Forum, apprised the Home Minister [00:38:35] of issues related to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) [00:38:39] and the concerns of the Christian community. In the meeting, [00:38:41] matters related to FCRA [00:38:44] were discussed in detail. The delegation included MP [00:38:48] and President of the Joint Minority Action Forum, P. Wilson, [00:38:51] convenor of the forum, John Semol, along with senior religious leaders [00:38:55] and representatives of many churches and Christian organizations. [00:38:59] Mizoram Chief Minister Lal [00:39:02] Duhoma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi [00:39:06] and shared his concerns over the proposed FCRA [00:39:09] Amendment Bill 2026. The Chief Minister [00:39:13] called for a reconsideration of some provisions of the Bill, stating [00:39:17] that they could affect the activities of foreign-aided social [00:39:20] and religious organizations in the state. He requested consideration of the amendments [00:39:24] keeping in mind the special circumstances of Mizoram. [00:39:57] the untold story of courage, strategy, and indomitable [00:40:01] valor, Netflix series 'Operation White Ocean' [00:40:04] premiered today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. [00:40:08] On this occasion, the cast, producers, directors, and [00:40:12] many distinguished guests of the series were present. During the program, [00:40:15] a special video message from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh was also released, [00:40:19] in which he saluted the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Air Force [00:40:23] and called such presentations an important medium to convey [00:40:27] the country's military history to the new generation. [00:40:30] This series is an attempt to bring [00:40:33] the story of the historic Operation White Ocean, launched [00:40:37] by the Indian Air Force during the 1999 Kargil War, to the audience. [00:40:40] The [00:40:43] Indian Air Force had changed [00:40:46] with Operation White Ocean. You all have made an effort [00:40:50] to preserve it through this web series and to bring it [00:40:53] to the next generation. Bringing the intensity [00:40:58] of Kargil to a global stage like Netflix [00:41:01] is a big deal in itself. Bringing it to the big screen [00:41:04] with complete authenticity and sensitivity [00:41:08] is a very challenging [00:41:12] task in itself. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman [00:41:15] has retorted to the Congress's allegations regarding MDR charges [00:41:19] on UPI. Senior Congress leader and [00:41:23] MP Jairam Ramesh had shared a post on a social media platform [00:41:26] and made serious allegations against the Modi government, [00:41:30] saying that the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill [00:41:34] 2026, brought by the government, abolishes the statutory guarantee [00:41:37] under which UPI transactions were kept completely [00:41:41] free of charge until now. This amendment paves the way [00:41:44] for applying Merchant Discount Rate to all types of digital payments [00:41:48] in the country in the future. In response to this, the Finance Minister [00:41:52] has termed these claims of Congress as false rumors and misleading. [00:41:55] In her message, she wrote that Merchant Discount Rate [00:41:59] is applicable only to merchants and not to end consumers or customers. [00:42:02] This system will support banks and fintech companies [00:42:06] to invest more in infrastructure, innovation, and security, [00:42:10] which will ultimately benefit all UPI users. [00:42:13] The Finance Minister stated that no decision has been taken [00:42:17] regarding MDR yet by the NPCI-led UPI and Services [00:42:21] Steering Committee. This process will move forward [00:42:24] only after the passage of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 [00:42:28] by Parliament, which proposes an amendment to Section [00:42:31] 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act. [00:42:35] The Finance Minister, taking a dig at the Congress party, said [00:42:39] that if the Congress party had constructively participated [00:42:42] in the proceedings of Parliament, then when this Bill was placed [00:42:46] on the floor of the House, all these issues could have been discussed in detail [00:42:49] within the House. [00:42:54] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the C.D. Deshmukh [00:42:57] Lecture at the National Council of Applied Economic Research in New Delhi, [00:43:01] called the vision of developed India a national priority. [00:43:05] She said that developed India is not just a goal to increase per capita income, [00:43:08] but it is an India where there is zero [00:43:12] poverty, every citizen gets quality education and accessible [00:43:16] healthcare services, youth get skills and respectable employment, [00:43:19] women participate equally in the economy, [00:43:22] and farmers play a leading role in making India the food basket [00:43:26] of the world. In [00:43:29] this year's budget, Viksit Bharat is not an [00:43:32] abstract aspiration or per [00:43:36] capita income to grow. It's a nation [00:43:41] where there is zero poverty, 100% quality [00:43:44] education, every citizen can obtain high [00:43:47] quality, affordable, and comprehensive health [00:43:51] care. Every young person is equipped with skills [00:43:54] and meaningful employment, women [00:43:57] participate fully in the economic activity, and [00:44:01] our farmers make India the food basket for the [00:44:04] world, and we shall be the leaders in tech- [00:44:07] driven knowledge economy. [00:44:10] 2047 [00:44:17] and a good deal of it must be settled within the next few [00:44:21] years. [00:44:24] In the CD Deshmukh lecture, the Finance Minister said [00:44:27] that India must come out of its colonial mindset and victimhood [00:44:31] mentality. She said that the banking [00:44:34] system, government institutions, and public [00:44:37] resources ensure equal opportunities for every Indian. [00:45:10] aspiration finds support rather than [00:45:12] barriers. Mudra Yojana has actually made [00:45:16] us entrepreneur of every citizen who wants to [00:45:19] benefit from the Yojana, and that is going to be the [00:45:23] most important thing that we should recognize the [00:45:26] entrepreneurial talent and skill each one of our [00:45:30] citizens. Quality education, as I said, quality healthcare, as I [00:45:33] said, are entirely [00:45:35] non-negotiable [00:45:38] as national priorities. [00:45:42] Union Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the 10th India International [00:45:45] Footwear Fair 2026 at Bharat Mandapam. [00:45:48] This B2B fair, organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization [00:45:52] in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Footwear Industries, will last for three days. [00:45:55] This event is considered a comprehensive platform to showcase innovation, [00:45:59] strengthen business partnerships, and for global footwear. [00:46:02] On this occasion, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said [00:46:06] that we are fully confident that this event will boost Indian footwear. [00:46:40] I am fully confident that next time [00:46:43] when this trade fair is held, [00:46:47] people from 12 countries have come, [00:46:50] people from 112 countries have come, and this [00:46:53] will become a very big footwear [00:46:56] fair [00:46:57] in the world. [00:47:01] Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi [00:47:04] said that the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme is changing India's energy [00:47:07] landscape. In October 2025, [00:47:10] where 500 solar installations were done daily, [00:47:13] this number increased to 16,000 per day in July 2026. [00:47:17] Addressing the 7th CII International Energy Conference held [00:47:21] in New Delhi, the Union Minister said that this scheme, [00:47:24] along with providing clean energy to every household, [00:47:29] solar manufacturing ecosystem in the country. [00:47:33] The Central Government's PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme [00:47:37] has now reached 50 lakh households. The pace of rooftop solar [00:47:41] installation has also tripled to more than 16,000 [00:47:44] per day. Along with this, India is moving forward with the goal [00:47:48] of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. [00:47:51] Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries SD Kumaraswamy said that [00:47:55] under Atmanirbhar Bharat, we are building a strong domestic supply chain [00:47:59] for clean energy technologies. For this, the government [00:48:02] has taken several steps like the Rs 18,100 crore PLI scheme, [00:48:09] for battery storage. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister [00:48:13] Dr. Mohan Bhagwat said that Madhya Pradesh [00:48:16] is rapidly moving forward in renewable energy. [00:48:20] Delhi Metro is getting electricity from Madhya Pradesh. [00:48:23] This is a great example of sustainable development and cost savings. [00:48:26] Many [00:48:30] states in the country are doing this, and Madhya Pradesh is a pioneer in this, [00:48:33] and I have no objection in saying [00:48:36] that. We have created this [00:48:39] demand by reducing the GST [00:48:43] and GST rate in RE devices and other [00:48:46] manufacturing components from 12% to [00:48:49] 5% for an ordinary family. This makes [00:48:53] a typical 3 kilowatt rooftop solar system which comes under the [00:48:57] PM Suryaghar [00:48:59] around 9 to [00:49:02] 1000 (10,500 rupees) [00:49:06] cheaper, that is lesser [00:49:07] cost. [00:49:10] Today India stands as the world's fourth largest [00:49:14] economy with a GDP of nearly [00:49:17] 4.18 trillion US dollars [00:49:21] and is firmly [00:49:52] look at our state, Madhya Pradesh now appears [00:49:56] as a strong part of renewable energy, like a new [00:50:00] dawn, for which [00:50:03] all kinds of doors are open within our state [00:50:06] for those who want to join us and those who want to benefit [00:50:09] from us. [00:50:11] India [00:50:14] has once again strengthened its nuclear-capable ballistic [00:50:17] missile capability by successfully testing the medium-range ballistic missile [00:50:21] Agni-4. The missile was successfully launched [00:50:25] from the Integrated Testing Range, Chandipur, located in Odisha. It should be noted [00:50:29] that this test was conducted under the supervision of the Strategic Force Command. [00:50:32] All operational and technical parameters were confirmed [00:50:35] by this launch. [00:50:38] To promote intellectual property in India and [00:50:41] to give a new direction to the innovation-based economy, [00:50:45] the India IP Advantage Summit 2026 [00:50:47] was organized. During this, the protection of intellectual [00:50:51] property rights [00:52:05] Under the ongoing dialogue between social media platform Meta and the central government, [00:52:08] Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw met [00:52:12] senior officials of Meta at Rail Bhavan on Thursday evening. [00:52:15] According to sources, in this meeting which lasted for about 65 minutes, [00:52:19] the Meta delegation, led by Caplan, presented its views on the concerns [00:52:23] raised by the Ministry of Information Technology. [00:52:26] A day before this, a meeting [00:52:30] at the secretary level of the ministry, in which the government had shared [00:52:33] its concerns on various issues. It is believed that this dialogue [00:52:37] between the government and Meta will continue further, and more meetings [00:52:41] are likely to be held between both sides in the coming days. This meeting is happening [00:52:44] at a time when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had apologized [00:52:48] for child sexual exploitation content, deepfakes, and lapses in platform operations, [00:52:52] including this incident. Earlier on Wednesday, IT Secretary [00:52:55] S. Krishnan had said that the government wants to understand [00:52:59] why some of Meta's systems [00:53:02] and what steps the company is taking [00:53:05] to prevent such incidents in the future. He said that adequate safeguards [00:53:08] should be in place for verified accounts of public figures. According to government sources, [00:53:12] Meta officials admitted that some content was promoted for money [00:53:16] and expressed regret over it. The government made it clear to the company [00:53:19] that it cannot evade responsibility by claiming to be merely an intermediary. [00:53:23] Sources say that due to its active role in content distribution and promotion, [00:53:27] the safe harbor protection available under IT law [00:53:30] will not be automatically applicable. This entire controversy started [00:53:34] when a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi [00:53:38] was temporarily removed or deleted due to a technical glitch. [00:53:41] Meta called it a technical error, restored the post, [00:53:45] and also apologized, but the government did not consider [00:53:48] this explanation sufficient. After this, top global officials [00:53:52] of Meta were summoned, and now today, in the second round [00:53:56] of meetings, the government will discuss accountability and corrective [00:53:58] measures with the company in detail. Doordarshan Kendra Bhopal [00:54:02] has taken an important step towards giving a new identity [00:54:06] to regional dialects, and at Doordarshan Kendra Bhopal, [00:54:09] the regional news unit formally launched [00:54:13] a daily news bulletin in Bundeli dialect on Thursday. [00:54:17] This bulletin will be broadcast daily at 12 noon. [00:54:20] The chief guest of the program was Mamta Varma, Director General of DD News, [00:54:24] and the special guest was Additional [00:54:27] The bulletin began with the lighting of the lamp, and on this occasion, Mamta Varma [00:54:30] said that making the regional languages of the country a part of the news bulletin [00:54:34] will strengthen the respect for local languages and their global identity. [00:54:37] She said that the news broadcast from the platform of Doordarshan [00:54:41] will set a standard. [00:54:43] There are [00:54:45] so many common languages ​​of the people across the country. [00:54:49] If they can be brought to the bulletin, then I think [00:54:53] it also increases their pride and [00:54:56] their identity also increases in the country, because this [00:55:00] bulletin will go all over the world. So far, in many languages, [00:55:03] it must be running a lot on YouTube in Bundeli, but coming from Doordarshan [00:55:07] sets a standard for the news [00:55:11] that this news is correct, this is how the news should be. [00:55:15] Bundeli is a language that is spoken in Madhya Pradesh as well [00:55:18] as in Uttar Pradesh. So the people of Madhya Pradesh have also [00:55:22] entered Uttar Pradesh. Your bulletin will go there, [00:55:25] so congratulations to all of you. [00:55:28] Additional Director General of Doordarshan News, Ritu Shukla, said that Bundeli [00:55:32] is a major dialect not only of Madhya Pradesh but also of many districts [00:55:36] of Uttar Pradesh. She said that in the Bundeli [00:55:40] news bulletin, news from the entire Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh [00:55:43] and Uttar Pradesh can be presented on one platform, [00:55:46] which will expand the scope [00:55:48] of regional news. [00:55:51] Bundeli language is not just spoken in Madhya Pradesh, there are also some districts [00:55:55] in Uttar Pradesh where Bundeli language is spoken. [00:55:59] And it is a step by our headquarters, [00:56:03] the Integrated Newsroom, [00:56:06] which will be fully implemented in the coming months. [00:56:10] And when it is implemented, you can include news from UP [00:56:13] in Bundeli news, we can cover the entire area. [00:56:17] So we can say that when we give Bundeli news, we will be able to give news [00:56:21] from the entire Bundelkhand [00:56:22] region. [00:56:25] DD News Madhya Pradesh Regional News Head Pooja Piwardhan said [00:56:28] that the Bundeli news bulletin will be a medium to give national [00:56:32] recognition to the language, culture, and local concerns of the region. [00:56:35] She informed that Doordarshan Madhya Pradesh has prepared [00:56:39] a panel of nine talented newsreaders for this initiative, [00:56:43] which will provide a new platform for the youth to showcase their talent. [00:56:46] Doordarshan has [00:56:49] initiated Bundeli news. Bundeli news [00:56:52] has provided a significant platform for the youth of the region [00:56:56] to showcase their abilities. Doordarshan Madhya Pradesh has prepared [00:57:00] a panel of talented youth for the Bundeli bulletin, which includes nine newsreaders [00:57:03] and five assistant editors. The Bundeli bulletin will include [00:57:08] as well as news from the Bundeli-speaking areas of Uttar Pradesh [00:57:12] through the word Prasar Bharati. 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