Indian Parliament passes ‘The Repealing and Amending Bill’ 2023
New Delhi, Dec 13 - Indian Parliament on Wednesday accorded approval to The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023 with the Rajya Sabha passing the measures.
Parliament security breach: ‘Bhagat Singh Fan Club’ link suggests meticulously planned operation, suspected external direction, says police
New Delhi, Dec 13 - The six accused involved in the breach of Parliament security on Wednesday were connected through the "Bhagat Singh Fan Club page" on social media sites Facebook and Instagram, police said.
US Senate passes sweeping defense policy bill
Washington, Dec 14 - The US Senate has voted to pass a critical bill which sets the policy agenda and authorises funding for the Department of Defense annually.
Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath as Raj CM on his birthday
Jaipur, Dec 14 - Bhajan Lal Sharma, BJP's Chief Minister-designate, will take oath on his birthday, December 15, and he will also be the first CM from the Jaipur Assembly seat.
Parliament security breach: Delhi Police register FIR under UAPA
New Delhi, Dec 14 - The Delhi Police have taken legal action against the individuals implicated in the breach of Parliament security, invoking UAPA and various sections of the IPC, including charges of trespassing and criminal conspiracy.
UNGA president asks members to overcome ‘perpetual stalemate’ on Security Council reforms via dialogue
United Nations, Dec 14 - UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis has appealed to members of the world body to overcome the perpetual stalemate on Security Council reform through good faith dialogue.
Rwanda bill pulls Sunak’s favorability rating to all time low
London, Dec 14 - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak net favorability rating slipped to 'worst ever' amid the controversial Rwanda policy row, with a new poll showing 70 per cent of people holding an unfavourable view of the leader.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan
United Nations, Dec 14 - The UN Security Council has condemned Tuesday's terrorist attack on Pakistani security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi, Kharge, Sonia pay tributes to 2001 Parliament attack victims
New Delhi, Dec 13 - President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to the security personnel who died during the 2001 Parliament attack.
Indian-American wins UK’s prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship
London, Dec 13 - An Indian-origin student is among 51 winners of the prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship, which selects American scholars to pursue their graduate education at any university in the UK.
Boost for Rishi Sunak as he wins immigration debate in UK Parliament
London, Dec 13 - In a boost for Britain's Indian-origin Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, MPs in the House of Commons approved by 313 votes to 269 what is called a second reading of a House of Commons Bill, which aims to deport to
UN rights chief highlights peace, security in human rights protection
Geneva, Dec 13 - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has highlighted the importance of peace and security in the protection and promotion of human rights, saying that all measures should ultimately contribute to preventing tensions and conflict.
Who is Bhajan Lal Sharma, the CM-elect of Rajasthan?
Jaipur, Dec 12 - The suspense regarding the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan is now over as Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first time MLA who stood from the Sanganer seat, is the BJP’s choice for the top job. The party has named Diya
First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma named Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 13 - In another surprise, the BJP on Tuesday announced first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
Amit Shah withdraws 3 Bills to replace Criminal Bills
New Delhi, Dec 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday withdrew three Bills to replace criminal laws from the Lok Sabha and bring new legislations with suggestions of a Parliamentary panel.
Wounds of inter-generational trauma need healing, says Justice S.K. Kaul in Article 370 verdict
New Delhi, Dec 11- As the Supreme Court pronouncing the verdict on a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of the Constitution's Article 370, apex court judge Justice S.K. Kaul, in his separate but concurring opinion, said that wounds of Kashmiri Pandits' inter-generational trauma
Historic, constitutionally upholds Parliament’s decision: PM Modi on SC verdict on Article 370
New Delhi, Dec 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dubbed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 as “historic”, and said it constitutionally upholds the decision taken by Parliament and is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and
Mixed reaction to SC verdict on Article 370
Srinagar, Dec 11 - The historic verdict by the Supreme Court on Article 370 and reorganisation of J&K on Monday evoked a mixed reaction among the politicians here.
Article 370 verdict: SC refuses to accept petitioners’ contention that Union can’t take action having irreversible effect during Prez rule
New Delhi, Dec 11 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday said that it cannot accept the petitioners’ argument that the Union government cannot take actions having irreversible consequences when a proclamation issued by the President under Article 356 is
Article 370 is a temporary provision: SC
New Delhi, Dec 11 - The Supreme Court on Monday held that Article 370 is a temporary provision considering the historical context in which it was included.