Sat Feb 15 01:28:45 UTC 2025: ## Lok Sabha Forms Income Tax Bill Committee, Manipur Crackdown Intensifies

**New Delhi, February 15, 2025** – A busy day in Indian politics saw the Lok Sabha establish a select committee to examine the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, with BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda appointed as chairman. Meanwhile, President’s Rule commenced in Manipur, prompting police to announce an intensified crackdown on extortion rings.

In other developments:

* **Farmer Protests:** Talks continued between Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Punjab farmer leaders regarding demands for a legal guarantee on minimum support prices (MSP).
* **US Mediation Rejected:** The Indian government rejected US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate in the India-China border dispute.
* **Deportation of Migrants:** Approximately 119 Indian migrants are expected to be deported from the US and arrive in Amritsar on February 15.
* **Supreme Court Hearing:** The Supreme Court will hear influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea against FIRs within the next few days.
* **Congress Reshuffle:** Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced an organizational reshuffle, appointing new general secretaries and in-charges across several states and union territories.
* **Israel-Gaza Hostage Release:** Hamas announced the release of three more Israeli hostages, furthering progress toward a ceasefire in Gaza.
* **CRPF Helpline:** Following a shooting incident in Manipur, the CRPF announced its helpline for distressed personnel.

The news also includes sports updates on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team. The article also mentions various sections of The Hindu newspaper covering books, data analysis, film reviews, health, international affairs, science, and Karnataka-specific news.

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