Breaking HIGHLIGHTS: Parliament Monsoon Session | Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi over Manipur violence
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
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".
Today's reported cases - 7
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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
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.
The civil aviation ministry decision to connect Bathinda & Ludhiana to Delhi through a 19-seat aircraft under the “UDAN” scheme which was revealed after I posed a question in this regard in parliament is most welcome. People of Bathinda, including businessmen & central government… pic.twitter.com/N7mTgTggoI
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) August 11, 2023
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.
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.
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.
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
#WATCH | In the Kolhan area CRPF, Jharkhand police, CoBRA, Jharkhand Jaguar and other state forces are continuously carrying out a drive against naxals. In the past two days, we have gained huge successes as well. Two days ago in an encounter, a big camp of naxals was destroyed.… https://t.co/xLfEJYpbuA pic.twitter.com/zgyzwB3W8l
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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.
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.
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, Delhi police have stepped up checks, and security measures across the National Capital, police officials said on Friday.
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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition protest over suspension of LoP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
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#WATCH | UP CM says, "...Does the facility of Ayushman Bharat not include people of UP?...For you, they may be caste, vote bank issue but for us, people of UP are family...."
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 11, 2023
"...People didn't vote for you, they rejected you once again....2024 mein khaata bhi nahi khulne wala." pic.twitter.com/RVkcxhz8t8
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)."
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."
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.
#WATCH | Lucknow: In Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "Earlier they (BJP Govt) used to recognise themselves with 'chaal, charitra aur chehra', but now they are known by hatred, corruption, unemployment and inflation...How is a one trillion… pic.twitter.com/eJK9HRH5vs
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) August 11, 2023
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks on Bharatiya Sanhita Suraksha Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha.
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
He says, "From 1860 to 2023, the country's criminal justice system functioned as per the laws made by the British. The three laws will be replaced and there will be a major… pic.twitter.com/sGV4pkIeMw
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.
#WATCH | When asked about Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension in the Lok Sabha, MoS Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt says, "Abusing PM and saying wrong things about him is not right. For this suspension opposition is to be blamed. They are making mistakes and then to show… pic.twitter.com/whThhOtDI2
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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.
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.
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.
Delhi HC issues notice to Newsclick, its director on ED plea seeking vacation of order granting 'interim protection'
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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.
#WATCH | Delhi: Ariha Shah's mother Dhara Shah says, "...In June the court took away the total custody of her (Ariha Shah) and gave it to German Child Services. This was the court's one-sided decision. We were not given a chance to put out our point...They are not even allowing… pic.twitter.com/xY9LTaIuZc
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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. pic.twitter.com/ImI52NSzWg
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
#WATCH | "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 pic.twitter.com/oYckjOfdfs
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
#WATCH | Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says, The work is not happening. No statements on places where the incidents took place...House (Parliament) is functioning and you are roaming outside. Did this happen earlier?.. Now only one side of things is shown...Whatever others say… pic.twitter.com/AVcg4n9loM
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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.
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."
#WATCH | 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.… pic.twitter.com/me9bHasvmD
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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..."
#WATCH | 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… pic.twitter.com/2xzwSeXIzG
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
#WATCH | LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raises the issue of the suspension of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury; says, "...He has been suspended on a flimsy ground. He just said 'Nirav Modi'. Nirav means calm, silent. You suspend him over that?..." pic.twitter.com/La3xjqHpcD
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
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)
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.
Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill
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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.
#WATCH | Kerala: Preparations are underway for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race which is to be held tomorrow in the Alappuzha district. pic.twitter.com/KePMVPBlNR
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
Solan, August 11: The Shimla-Kalka road along National Highway-5 has been rendered impassable due to a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district in the early hours of Friday, as reported by local authorities. The incident occurred at around 2:35 am to 2:40 am, precipitated by heavy rains, leading to a closure of the key route.
An official statement confirmed, "Today, on August 11, between Thambu Mod and Chakki Mod, a section of Shimla National Highway 5 had to be closed due to landslides originating from the adjacent hillside."
This event marks another episode of disruption along the Shimla-Kalka road, which was recently reopened for traffic on Wednesday after necessary restoration efforts. The road had been closed following a previous landslide last week.
Concurrently, the toll of casualties arising from the cumulative impact of heavy rains, floods, and landslides in Himachal Pradesh has surged to 223 since the monsoon season commenced on June 24.
Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi disclosed, "A total of 223 individuals have tragically lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh, with 295 more sustaining injuries. The catastrophic weather conditions have led to the complete destruction of around 800 houses, and another 7500 houses have suffered partial damage."
Adding to the state's challenges, the National Center for Seismology reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale that shook the Lahaul And Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. The tremors were felt at precisely 23:20:41 Indian standard time (IST). The NCS clarified that the seismic event occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers.
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