New Delhi, July 12 2024 : The Government of India announced on Friday that June 25 will be observed as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to honor those who suffered and fought against the abuses of power during the Emergency period in 1975. According to a Gazette notification dated July 11, the government stated, “Whereas, a proclamation…
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Delhi University has dismissed a proposal to include Manusmriti in the LLB syllabus. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that there is no endorsement of any such proposal by the University’s Academic Council. He stated that he had inquired about the issue with DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh, who…
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has detained Rakesh Ranjan, also known as Rocky, who is suspected of being the kingpin in the NEET paper leak case. He has been held in the CBI’s custody for ten days. Rocky is also related to another significant figure in this racket, Sanjeev Mukhiya, who has been involved in…
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New Delhi July 12 2024 : The Supreme Court has issued an interim bail order for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) money laundering probe. This decision follows the court’s referral of Kejriwal’s challenge against his ED arrest to a larger bench, emphasizing concerns over the necessity and proportionality of arrests…
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The Central Government has established a single-member committee to investigate the candidature claims and other details of Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer recently embroiled in controversy over her alleged misuse of power. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions announced that the committee, headed by an Additional Secretary-level officer, will submit its findings…
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New Delhi , 12 June , 2024 :The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today noted with concern that “all is not well with the Indian political system and it is functioning under great strain.” Stating that the primacy of debate, dialogue, deliberation and discussion in legislatures has yielded to disruption and disturbance, VP remarked that weaponizing…
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NEW DELHI JULY 11 2024 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and highlighted the role of parliaments in promoting progress and sustainable development. Speaking at the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in St. Petersburg, his first foreign visit since being re-elected as the presiding…
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New Delhi, 11 July 2024 : Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, conducted a comprehensive performance review meeting of Northern Railway at Baroda House, New Delhi. The review emphasized critical aspects such as safety, punctuality, and cleanliness, alongside the redevelopment and upgradation of stations. During the meeting,…
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New Delhi/Chandigarh, July 11, 2024 : Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing, Ravneet Singh Bittu, met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address crucial issues concerning Punjab. During their extensive discussions, Bittu sought special incentives for the border districts of Punjab, akin to those provided to Jammu and Kashmir, and advocated…
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New Delhi, July 11 2024 : The Supreme Court has rescheduled the hearing on allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam to July 18. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, leading a three-judge bench, noted that some parties had not yet received affidavits from the Centre and the National Testing Agency…
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