Aug 11, 2023 08:58 PM

Punjab MP writes to PM Modi, demands reservation for Sikhs in J-K Assembly

On the last day of the Monsoon session of Parliament, Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney from Punjab presented a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding reservation of two seats for Kashmiri Sikhs in the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Assembly and granting minority status to Sikhs in the valley.

Aug 11, 2023 08:39 PM

Two key operatives of Canada-based listed terrorist Arsh Dala were arrested by sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in an early morning operation, as soon as they at landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from Manila, Philippines: NIA

Aug 11, 2023 08:20 PM

SC Collegium recommends transfer of 23 HC judges

Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of 23 judges of different High Courts.
The Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant, in its meeting held on August 3 recommended the transfer of nine judges of the High Courts for "better administration of justice".

Aug 11, 2023 08:16 PM

Dengue cases rise in Patiala

Today's reported cases - 7

Total Suspected Cases - 376

Total Dengue Cases- 77 (23 IgM, 54 NS1Ag)

Recovered - 43

Deaths -  0

Active cases - 34 (24 URBAN 10 RURAL)

Aug 11, 2023 08:04 PM

Niger's ousted president deprived of "all human contact”

Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential guard, said he has been deprived of all human contact and was given just dry rice and pasta by the military junta

Aug 11, 2023 07:28 PM

SC rejects plea to restrain opposition alliance from using word INDIA

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking to restrain the alliance of 26 political parties from using the word “I.N.D.I.A.” (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) as the name of their Opposition alliance.

Aug 11, 2023 07:07 PM

Aug 11, 2023 06:42 PM

MEA asks Indian nationals in Niger to leave country

Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals whose presence is not essential in Niger to leave the country as soon as possible, following the coup in the African nation.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing on Friday that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and also asked the people to reconsider their plans if they are travelling to Niamey.

Aug 11, 2023 05:56 PM

Congress appoints Mohit Mohindra as the President of Punjab Pradesh Youth Congress

Aug 11, 2023 05:13 PM

Monsoon session ends with 45 pc productivity in Lok Sabha, 63 pc in Rajya Sabha

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Friday, bringing an end to the Monsoon session that registered total productivity of 45 per cent in the Lower House and 63 per cent in the Upper House.

While addressing a press briefing here, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that a total of 17 sittings were held during the 23-day-long session. 

He said that the productivity of the Lok Sabha is around 45 per cent and Rajya Sabha is 63 per cent. 

Aug 11, 2023 05:06 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, wrapping up the monsoon session which witnessed several disruptions over the Manipur violence issue.

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, after his customary address, adjourned the House sine die.

Aug 11, 2023 05:05 PM

Sarpanches of vibrant villages, farmers, fishermen invited to attend Independence Day celebrations

Around 1,800 special guests from all over India will be attending the Independence Day Flag hoisting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Red Fort.

As India completes 75 years of Independence this year,  sarpanches from vibrant villages, teachers,  nurses, farmers, fishermen, shram yogis who helped build the Central Vista project in New Delhi, khadi sector workers, national award-winning school teachers, border roads organisation workers and those who helped and worked for the Amrit Sarovar projects and Har Ghar Jal Yojana Projects,  implemented in various parts of the country,  have been invited along with their spouse to attend the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi 

Aug 11, 2023 04:05 PM

Aug 11, 2023 03:48 PM

Amit Shah introduces three bills in Lok Sabha for revamping criminal laws, replace IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act

Three bills of momentous significance aimed at replacing British-era laws with a thrust on “justice instead of punishment” were introduced in Lok Sabha by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the last day of the monsoon session of Parliament.

Aug 11, 2023 03:48 PM

Santokh Singh’s Murder Case: AGTF, Moga police arrest key shooter gangster Gopi Dalewalia

Amidst the ongoing drive against anti-social elements launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with Moga Police have arrested Gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Dalewalia, who was the key shooter in Santokh Singh murder case, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. 

Aug 11, 2023 03:17 PM

Delhi Police ramps up security ahead of Independence Day celebration

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, Delhi police have stepped up checks, and security measures across the National Capital, police officials said on Friday. 

Aug 11, 2023 03:12 PM

Legislations for taxation of online gaming, casinos, horse racing cleared by Lok Sabha

New Delhi, August 11: Lok Sabha on Friday passed amendments in two Goods and Service Tax (GST) laws with a voice note and without much debate, just before the Lower House was adjourned sine die.

Today was the last session of the monsoon session of Parliament.

The legislations -- the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023 -- were moved in Lok Sabha to make way for imposing a 28 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) for online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.

Aug 11, 2023 02:54 PM

Monsoon session | Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

Aug 11, 2023 02:35 PM

Forgery allegations lead to Rajya Sabha suspension of AAP's Raghav Chadha

Aug 11, 2023 02:23 PM

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to five retiring members

The Rajya Sabha on Friday bid farewell to five members, including BJP leader Jugalsinh Lokhandwala (BJP) who will retire on August 18, and recalled their contribution to the House. Out of the nine retiring members, four have been re-elected and the House will miss the other five members, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said.

Aug 11, 2023 02:22 PM

Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition protest over suspension of LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Aug 11, 2023 02:21 PM

Aug 11, 2023 02:21 PM

"Mohabbat Dil mein rehti hai Dukaan mein Nahi...": BJP hits out at opposition

New Delhi, August 11: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Friday shared a video song on the social media 'Mohabbat Dil mein rehti hai Dukaan mein nahi' (love lives in the heart, not in the shop) and targeted the opposition parties over their role in corruption cases since independence.   

The official media handle of BJP took to Twitter and said," Mohabbat Dil mein rehti hai Dukaan mein nahi (love lives in the heart, not in the shop). Ye toh Kamai Jati hai bikti nahi (This is earned, not sold anywhere)."

Aug 11, 2023 02:20 PM

New bill on IPC will completely repeal offence of sedition: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, August 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said in Lok Sabha that the new bill on the Indian Penal Code (IPC) will completely repeal the offence of sedition. Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the IPC, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act.

Speaking on the three bills in the Lower House, Amit Shah said, "Under this law, we are repealing laws like Sedition."

Aug 11, 2023 01:27 PM

Pralhad Joshi takes jibe at Derek O'Brien over remarks on PM Modi

Parliament Monsoon session:  Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi slammed Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien over remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

While taking a jibe at Derek O'Brien, Pralhad Joshi said that it is the TMC which disrupts the Parliament and does not allow the House to function. 

Aug 11, 2023 12:51 PM

Aug 11, 2023 12:51 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session: Amit Shah introduces bill in Lok Sabha for overhaul of criminal laws

Aug 11, 2023 12:42 PM

Australia's High Commissioner Designate Philip Green arrives in India

New Delhi, August 11: Australia's High Commissioner Designate Philip Green and his wife Prof Susan Marks arrived in India on Friday, the Australian High Commission to India informed.

Green, who was most recently Australia's ambassador to Germany, succeeds Barry O'Farrell.

Green welcomed the entire High Commission team to his home for afternoon tea, the commission informed further.

Aug 11, 2023 12:24 PM

Aug 11, 2023 12:24 PM

Rahul Gandhi likely to address media today at 3pm in Delhi

New Delhi, August 11: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is likely to hold a news conference on Friday afternoon days after launching a scathing attack on the government over the situation in Manipur during the debate on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi, who was earlier reinstated as MP after the Supreme Court suspended his conviction in a criminal defamation case, is scheduled to address the media at the All India Congress Committee office in Delhi at 3 pm.

Aug 11, 2023 12:22 PM

J-K: Security stepped up across Udhampur ahead of Independence Day

Udhampur, August 11: Security has been scaled up across Udhampur district in view of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, with security forces patrolling and manning the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

India will be celebrating its 76th Independence Day and the Prime Minister is scheduled to address the nation on the occasion from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.

Aug 11, 2023 12:21 PM

Himachal Pradesh: 242 roads, including 2 national highways, closed for traffic due to recent rainfall

Shimla, August 11: About 242 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh due to the recent rainfall, according to the state emergency operation centre. 

According to the Himachal Pradesh state emergency operation centre, National Highway 21 is closed due to a landslide. 

Meanwhile, National Highway 5 is closed but is expected to be restored in 1 to 2 hours, with alternate routes open, they said. 

Aug 11, 2023 12:19 PM

Delhi HC issues notice to Newsclick, its director on ED plea seeking vacation of order granting 'interim protection'

Aug 11, 2023 12:18 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12.30 pm amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs

Aug 11, 2023 12:17 PM

BJP workers taken into preventive custody for pasting 'PayCS' posters against Karnataka Minister

Mandya, August 11: A group of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were taken into preventive custody for allegedly putting up PayCS, Pay Chaluvarayaswamy (a campaign against Karnataka agriculture minister Cheluvarayaswamy) posters at different places in Mandya district on Thursday, officials said. 

BJP workers raised slogans against Karnataka Agriculture Minister Chaluvarayaswamy over allegations of corruption charges and put up posters near Sanjay Circle and at a bus stop in Mandya on Thursday. 

Aug 11, 2023 12:05 PM

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition uproar after BJP member raises issue of law and order in Rajasthan

Aug 11, 2023 12:03 PM

"Allow Ariha to celebrate Indian Independence day in Germany": Family stage protest

Aug 11, 2023 11:45 AM

NDA spokespersons' one-day media workshop underway at Parliament House Annexe. It was inaugurated by Union Minister Smriti Irani, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad

Aug 11, 2023 11:39 AM

Parliament Monsoon Session Update: "Regretful that they suspended a good Member (of the Parliament) on the last day," says NC MP Farooq Abdullah on the suspension of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Aug 11, 2023 11:37 AM

Aug 11, 2023 11:25 AM

Himachal Pradesh to get light to moderate rainfall, yellow alert issued

Shimla, August 11: The regional meteorological department in Shimla has issued a yellow alert for light to moderate rainfall with thunder likely to occur in parts of Himachal Pradesh. 

According to the warning, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Chamba and Una over the next three hours. In addition, heavy rainfall is expected at one or two places in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra and Mandi.

Aug 11, 2023 11:23 AM

Parliament Monsoon Session Update: On the suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Lok Sabha, Congress Chief Whip in Lok Sabha, K Suresh says, "...He has been the Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha for the last four years. He gave a lot of speeches in the House. They found his misconduct only yesterday. They have done it politically. This killed the Parliamentary democratic system with the suspension...We have a meeting of I.N.D.I.A. partners today, and there is also a meeting of Congress MPs. We are going to discuss this issue. We will take this up as per the decision in the two meetings."

Aug 11, 2023 11:22 AM

Monsoon Session Update: On suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manish Tewari says, "As per Section 105(1) of the Constitution, every MP has the freedom of speech in Parliament. If by misusing the power of the majority any MP is suspended like this, it is vert unfortunate for democracy. This is a fit case to approach the Supreme Court..."

Aug 11, 2023 11:21 AM

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon

Aug 11, 2023 11:18 AM

LoP Mallikarjun Kharge addresses suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, questions 'Nirav Modi' remark consequence

Aug 11, 2023 10:53 AM

Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and Angad Bedi during the cricket match as part of the promotion for their upcoming film 'Ghoomer'

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and Angad Bedi during the cricket match as part of the promotion for their upcoming film 'Ghoomer', in Mumbai on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Aug 11, 2023 10:42 AM

Kerala: Customs seizes gold worth Rs 85 lakh at Cochin airport

Ernakulam, August 11: Cochin Customs officers on Friday recovered gold, worth around Rs 85 lakh, from the rear toilet of an Indigo Airlines plane.

The gold was in paste form found in two unclaimed bags, said officials. 

The officials said the gold weighed around 1,709 grams.

Aug 11, 2023 10:20 AM

Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill

Aug 11, 2023 10:18 AM

Pakistan intruder shot dead near international border in Punjab: BSF

Punjab, August 11: Border Security Force personnel shot dead an intruder from Pakistan and thereby foiled an infiltration bid along the Inda Pakistan border in Punjab's Tarn Taran in the early hours of Friday morning.

The BSF said, some suspicious movements were observed near the border security fence on the international border early this morning, and immediately took positions.

When the intruders kept on moving closer to the border fence, the troops fired on them.

Aug 11, 2023 10:08 AM

Kerala: Preparations are underway for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race which is to be held tomorrow in the Alappuzha district