Amid total chaos and bedlam in Lok Sabha on Friday, three bills were passed within minutes, which included the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, which will allow private sector to bid for mining critical minerals like Lithium.
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SC adjourns Prof's plea challenging criminal proceedings over defamatory statement on Meiteis
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to July 31 a plea filed by Hyderabad University's professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing challenging summons issued by a Manipur Court in a criminal complaint lodged against him for allegedly defaming the Meitei community during an interview.
Mizoram peace team wasn't allowed to enter Manipur in May: Sources
In the wake of a blistering attack by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh against his Mizoram counterpart Zoramthanga, sources in Aizawl have revealed that the Mizo National Front (MNF) government’s offer to help bring peace in the violence-hit neighboring state was turned down by authorities in Imphal.
Manipur viral videos: SC could not take up pleas for hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday could not take up for hearing pleas related to the ethnic clashes in Manipur, including the suo moto case where the Central and state governments were directed to take immediate steps on the viral video of two young tribal women being paraded naked.
Manipur viral videos: Probe transferred to CBI; Centre requests SC to transfer trial outside state
The Central government has informed the Supreme Court that investigation has been transferred to the CBI in relation to the disturbing incident where two young tribal women were paraded naked on a road by a large mob in Manipur.
Japan is natural partner in India's modernisation process: Jaishankar
"The second revolution was the metro revolution. The third revolution is in the making, which is the high-speed rail. When we complete that project, people will see in India what an enormous ripple impact it has made."
PM Modi urges G20 for Int'l legally binding document to end plastic pollution
In a virtual address at the inaugural session of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial meeting in Chennai, Modi said, "I call on the G20 to work constructively to work on an effective international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution."
Service charge ban: Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh each on restaurant associations for non-compliance of directions
The Delhi High Court has given a final chance to the Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India and the National Restaurant Association of India to file their affidavits, as per the order issued on April 12 regarding levy of service charge by their members.
Over 8K weavers, artisans benefitted from initiatives conducted by NEHHDC in last 3 yers: G Kishan Reddy
A total of 8,381 weavers and artisans were benefitted from several initiatives undertaken by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) from 2020-23, Union Minister for Development of North-East Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy informed on Thursday.
Kashmiri Pandits files intervention applications in SC supporting Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370
Days before when a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is slated to hear the batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370, intervention applications have been filed by Kashmiri Pandits supporting the Centre’s 2019 move stripping special status accorded to erstwhile state of J&K.
Resolution of top insolvency cases marred by low realisations
In the list of top 10 companies on the basis of total admitted claims resolution plan approved till March 2023, Essar Steel resolution in 2017 and concluded in 2019 remains the highest at Rs 42,231 crore or 77.40 per cent in terms of total realisation of the admitted claim, as per a compilation by IBC Laws.
Gehlot, PMO slug it out on social media as CM alleges speech cut out during PM's Raj event
A political slugfest between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and PMO broke out on Thursday on social media, with Gehlot contending that his speech slot during the prime minister's event in Sikar later in the day has been struck down.
Defence Policy Talks: India-Australia review bilateral cooperation in Canberra
The 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) was held at Canberra in Australia, during which both sides reviewed the bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries and explored new initiatives to further strengthen and deepen engagements.
India will be among top 3 economies in our third term, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India will be among top three economies of the world in his third term, in an apparent reference that his government will return to power again in 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Centre, state govt should have concrete plan to resolve Manipur crisis at earliest: COCOMI
Expressing his disappointment over handling of the situation by the Central government, he said: "It is not up to satisfaction. It seems like the Central government also has their own interest, in handling the situation.
Govt working holistically thinking of future: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the redeveloped India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) complex at Pragati Maidan to the nation which he termed as ‘Bharat Mandapam’.
LS passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill amid protests by Oppn
Amid protests by the Congress-led opposition, which has been seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response and presence in the Lok Sabha on the Manipur situation, the Lower House on Wednesday passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023.
BJP's fact-finding panel submits report to Nadda on 'violence' in WB; recommends CBI, NIA probe
Referring to the incidents of violence, atrocities against women and killing of people, Prasad said, "What is this ? This is condemnable. Mamata ji, we are constraint to observe that you have not only ruined, but also suppressed the creative soul of Bengal."
Chhattisgarh coal block scam: Delhi court awards 4-yr jail term to ex-MP, top officials
A Delhi court on Wednesday awarded four-year jail term to former Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda, his son Devender Darda and JLD Yavatmal Energy Pvt Ltd's Director Manoj Kumar Jayaswal for their involvement in irregularities in the allocation of a coal block in Chhattisgarh.
Licenses of IndiGo pilots suspended after tail strike incident at Ahmedabad airport
The suspension comes as a stern response to the aviation mishap that occurred on June 15, where flight 6E6595 en route from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad experienced a tail strike upon landing.
Sonia meets suspended AAP MP Sanjay Singh, says 'you have our full support'
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday met AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon Session for 'unruly behaviour' in Parliament and told him "you have our full support".
Oppn submits notice for no-confidence motion against Modi govt
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) had said on Tuesday that it will be bringing a no-confidence motion against the government in an attempt to make it respond to raging issues, including the Manipur situation.
Kharge, Rahul pay tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to the soldiers who fought the 1999 war with Pakistan, on the occasion of 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Prez Murmu, PM Modi pay rich tributes on Kargil Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tributes to the soldiers who fought the 1999 war with Pakistan on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
As nation celebrates 'Vijay Diwas', looking back at films inspired by Kargil War
It is an occasion for us to look back at the films inspired by the war, the most recent one being the hit 2021 movie 'Shershaah', starring Sidharth Malhotra, playing the martyred war hero, Captain Vikram Batra, and Kiara Advani.