76% in 15th LS to 87% now: How MPs have attended the House as its marking goes digital | Political Pulse News

Beginning with the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, the members of the Lok Sabha will be required to mark their attendance on digital consoles installed at their designated seats in the Lower House. The existing system allowed the MPs to mark their attendance both digitally and in a physical register outside the Lok Sabha chamber….

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India’s exports to US drop 22% due to Trump’s 50% tariffs; overall trade data suggests signs of resilient market diversification

India’s exports to the US also fell by 21.77% to $6.6 billion in January, largely due to the 50% tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. (AI image) India’s merchandise exports grew marginally in January to $36.56 billion, up 0.61%. On the other hand, imports rose sharply by 19.2% to $71.24 billion, compared to $59.77…

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Decode Politics: Amid Governors vs Opposition flare-up over House address, what do Constitution, courts say | Political Pulse News

As the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature got underway Thursday, marking its first session of the year, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot walked out of the House after reading out only a few lines of his customary speech prepared by the state Cabinet. Of the 43-page speech, Gehlot read only the opening two lines and the…

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How parenting can break the cycle of substance use across generations |

Recent research highlights that the way parents raise their children plays a crucial role in shaping the likelihood of substance use in future generations. Authoritative parenting, characterized by a blend of affection and firm boundaries, is shown to be the most effective defense against intergenerational substance issues—even in families struggling with their own substance challenges….

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Poems, Puja tracks, paintings: What drives Mamata Banerjee’s prolific artistic output? | Political Pulse News

From penning songs, poems, and children’s rhymes to painting and, at times, singing. Mamata Banerjee has never shied away from expressing her artistic side. On  Friday, as people across the state celebrated Saraswati Puja, Banerjee posted on X a song sung by Trinamool Congress MP Aditi Munshi, a professional singer. The CM said she had…

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Sober, smoky, or something in between? Why Gen Z is ditching booze but not the buzz

By the time previous generations reached their early twenties, drinking was practically a personality trait. House parties, blurry nights, dramatic hangovers, rinse and repeat. For Gen Z, however, alcohol is no longer compulsory. In many circles, it is optional, unfashionable, or simply “not needed.” Image credit : Pinterest | Dry bars, zero-proof beers, curated mocktails…

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