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Congress issues whip to its MPs in Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha; asks them to be present on Aug 10, 11, 12

New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI)The Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as “very important” issues will be taken up for discussion. The Congress has also conveyed to all INDIA bloc allies to ensure that their MPs remain present on the three days, sources said. The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week. There is also talk

A lot of casual friends, or only a few you’re really close with? New research questions that trade‑off

August 7, 2026 (Conversation) Is there a natural trade-off between quantity and quality when it comes to the friends in your circle? Between family, work, chores and other responsibilities, people often feel left with very little time to connect with friends – let alone to make new ones. With time as a limited resource, people often think they must choose between having a few emotionally close friendships or a lot of friends they’re less invested in. But our new research published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior suggests people don’t actually pick between having many friends and being emotionally

Delhi High Court grants Dabur interim relief against food regulator’s order over ‘100%’ claims

Aug 7 (Reuters) – Dabur India said on Friday that the ​Delhi High Court has ‌stayed an order issued by the food safety regulator ​that barred the ​consumer goods company from selling ⁠food products carrying “100%” claims, ​granting it interim relief. Here ​are some details: On August 3, the Food Safety and Standards ​Authority of India (FSSAI) said products ​sold on Dabur’s website claimed some ‌of ⁠its products were “100% Natural”, “100% Pure” and “100% Organic”, which were ambiguous, unverifiable and ​likely ​to ⁠mislead consumers. The order comes as the ​food regulator steps up ​scrutiny ⁠of marketing and labelling practices

Rahul calls Amarinder his favourite BJP leader; ex-Punjab CM says personal ties with Gandhis remain

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi named Capt Amarinder Singh as his favourite politician from the BJP, with the former Punjab chief minister saying that while his personal and family relations with Rahul and his mother Sonia Gandhi will always be there, politically he remains committed to the BJP. Rahul Gandhi’s remark came in a video shared on Instagram by the Congress leader. “I get along with him; he is cool. He is an expert on military history. Hello, uncle Amarinder,” Gandhi said. In a fresh outreach to Gen Z, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched an “Ask Me

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