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Parliament security breach: Cops say accused ‘hardened criminals’
Accused will stay under police custody till January 15, orders court
Journalist bodies deplore freezing of NewsClick’s bank accounts by I-T department
"NewsClick" said on Tuesday that its bank accounts were frozen by the IT department and it will undertake legal measures against the "unjust and cruel" action.
LS approves Telecom Bill 2023; provides for govt control of communication network in emergency
The bill, piloted by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, provides protective measures for telecom infrastructure and reinforces provision for smooth roll-out of networks.
Punjab Guv gives assent to scrapping state vigilance commission
Chandigarh: Punjab State Vigilance Commission Repeal Bill was pending with Raj Bhawan for assent for past one year. Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Tuesday gave assent to scrapping the state vigilance commission.
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PM Modi speaks with Dhankhar, calls parody ‘abject theatrics’ of some MPs
A political row broke out after TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament against the MPs' suspension.
Modi, BJP want to establish ‘single-party rule’ in country: Kharge on suspension of 141…
141 MPs suspended for seeking home minister's statement on Parliament security breach; BJP MP who aided intruders remains scott-free, remarks Congress President.
Medical negligence deaths to be decriminalized: Amit Shah as LS passes new criminal law bills
At the moment, cases of criminal negligence are handled under IPC 304 A, which pertains to causing death due to negligence.
PM slams Oppn for giving political spin to security breach
The PM alleged that Opposition parties were attempting to justify the security breach by their “muted” and “indirect” support for the accused.
Didi, Kejri propose Kharge’s name as INDIA bloc’s PM face
While proposing his name at the INDIA meeting on Tuesday, the duo said Kharge could be the “first Dalit prime minister” of the country.
BJP veterans LK Advani, MM Joshi invited to Ram Mandir ceremony in Ayodhya
The veteran leaders may miss the consecration ceremony on January 22, owing to their old age and health
INDIA bloc’s crucial meet Tuesday; seat sharing, redrawing 2024 LS poll strategy on agenda
The key challenge before the leaders of various opposition parties is to come up with an alternative common programme as a counter to the ruling dispensation.
Navy evacuates injured man from hijacked ship
MV Ruen 18 sailors onboard gave a distress signal on December 14, and indicated that six pirates have boarded the vessel.
Oppn MPs out, criminal law bills in
Government takes up three bills to replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act in the Lok Sabha
49 more MPs suspended in LS, total count hits 141
Opposition announces nationwide protest on Friday against suspensions
TMC MP mimics Dhankhar during protest, draws BJP flak
In the House, Dhankhar expressed his displeasure and termed the opposition action “shameful” and an “insult” to his background as a farmer and a “Jat.”
NHRC seeks detailed report on well-being of cops
Human Rights activist Radhakanta Tripathy claimed that governments across India have failed to ensure the physical and mental well-being of police personnel in violation of the Supreme Court order.
Future of INDIA bloc bright, will win Lok Sabha polls to oust PM Narendra Modi: Lalu
Before leaving for New Delhi to attend the 'INDIA' bloc' meeting scheduled on Tuesday, Lalu told media persons at Patna airport that the opposition parties would ensure the defeat of the BJP.
Quota for women in Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir cleared by RS by voice vote
The bills in question are the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Second Amendment).
Whopping 78 Opposition MPs suspended in a day
The suspended members include 45 from the Rajya Sabha and 33 from the Lok Sabha. With this, the total number of suspended Opposition MPs has gone up to 92 since last Thursday.
Revised Telecom Bill drops OTT oversight
The first draft of the bill was introduced by the Ministry of Communications in September 2022.