Law Commission to share its roadmap on simultaneous polls with RN Kovind Committee on Oct 25
The panel is working out modalities to see that voters do not go to polling stations more than once to cast their ballot for the two polls.
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October 21, 2023
Visa processing for Indians to slow down as diplomatic spat with Canada intensifies
India threatening to remove diplomatic immunity to excess Canadian diplomats in India has led to ripple effects.
Today’s Motto: ‘Nothing can disturb our peace of mind unless we allow it to’
As every day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in history Book !
UK PM Rishi Sunak travels to Egypt for crisis talks
Sunak has declined to back Opposition calls from the Scottish National Party and some Labour MPs for a ceasefire to protect civilians, insisting Israel has a right to "act against terrorism".
Flavoured hookah again banned in Haryana
The BJP-led Haryana government has once again imposed a ban on flavoured hookahs, which were available at several nightclubs, cafes and restaurants.
Bhagwant Mann govt to move SC over Guv calling Punjab House session ‘patently illegal’
CM Bhagwant Mann said the government would get a direction from the Supreme Court and then the House could be reconvened next month.
41 diplomats leave as Canada, India spar on violating norms
India’s push for parity came after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau claimed India was behind the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
AIIMS adds 63 drugs to Free Medicine list
The decision to expand the list of medicines available at the pharmacy from 296 to 359 was taken recently.
Israel urges evacuation of Gaza hospital, five schools: aid groups
The Al-Quds Hospital is in northern Gaza, which has borne the brunt of Israeli air raids since Hamas staged their biggest-ever attacks on Israel on October 7.
Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni announces separation from partner after sleazy remarks
"My relationship with Andrea Giambruno, which lasted almost 10 years, ends here," Meloni wrote on social media, saying their paths had "diverged for some time".
Scientists use Giant Meter wave Radio Telescope to study ionosphere, findings may lead to better GPS…
The findings can improve the knowledge and models of the ionosphere, leading to better technologies and more accurate measurements for navigation and communication.
Paytm loss narrows to Rs 290 crore, revenue rises 32% on loan growth
Paytm’s direct expenses rose 2% YoY in Q2FY24 to Rs 1,093 while its indirect expenses shot up by 26% to Rs 1,273 crore. The firm’s total expense in Q2FY23 was Rs 2,081 crore.
1.5 million iPhones sold in 1st week of festive season
The festival season, which started on October 8, 2023, witnessed growth both in terms of value and volume during the first week, driven by strong demand for Samsung, Apple and Xiaomi devices.
Softbank sells 1.09% in Zomato worth Rs 1,040 crore
Softbank through its affiliate SVF Growth (Singapore) offloaded shares of Zomato on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
US State Department’s report flags Chinese force accretion along LAC
The two troops clashed along Finger 4 on the northern banks of the Pangong Lake in May 2020, which led to standoffs at multiple points in eastern Ladakh.
After SC rap, Maharashtra Speaker sets October 25 deadline for Shinde
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Friday decided to expedite the hearing on Shiv Sena MLAs’ disqualification petitions by clubbing all 34 petitions into six.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s lawyer withdraws from defamation case
Justice Sachin Datta questioned if Sankaranarayanan was still eligible to appear in the matter since he tried to play the mediator.
Five state assembly polls: BJP readies lists, many sitting MLAs likely to be dropped
The seal of approval on the names of candidates was given at the meeting of the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) here.
Congress eyeing to win saffron bastions, fields 2 BJP rebels in MP
Grand Old Party also went ahead with exploiting the divide in old BJP families in some seats that haven’t been won by the Congress for years.
PM Modi only works for his ‘rich friends’: Priyanka in Rajasthan
The Congress is projecting the canal issue as a major poll plank in eastern Rajasthan where the party did well in the previous elections.
