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Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against street vendor
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita has 531 sections (in place of 484 sections of CrPC). A total of 177 provisions have been changed in the Sanhita and nine new sections as well as 39 new sub-sections have been added to it. The act has added 44 new provisions and clarifications. Timelines have been added to 35 sections and audio-video provision has been added at 35 places. A total of 14 sections have been repealed and removed in the Sanhita.
Jairam Ramesh greets Naidu on B-day; reminds him of Andhra special category status 'promise'
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh greeted former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu on his birthday on Monday and hoped that the "promise" he made on the floor of the Rajya Sabha that the BJP, when elected to power, will grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh for a period of ten years will get fulfilled soon. Naidu, who served as the 13th vice president of India from 2017 to 2022, turned 75 on Monday.
Constitution always comes under attack under Congress rule: BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi
The PTI report encapsulated the disruptions and House adjournments during Sudhanshu Trivedi's Rajya Sabha speech, highlighting the stark contrast in PM selection processes between Narendra Modi and Jawahar Lal Nehru. The BJP's criticism of the Congress' past treatment of the Constitution, particularly alterations to the Preamble, was reiterated throughout the discourse.
Rahul Gandhi meets Lok Sabha Speaker, says reference to Emergency could have been avoided
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Thursday and voiced his displeasure over the reference to Emergency made by the chair, saying it was "clearly political" and could have been avoided. It was a courtesy call during which Gandhi also raised the issue of Emergency being invoked by the Speaker in the House, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal told reporters after the meeting in Parliament House.
Six new MPs take oath as Rajya Sabha members
Six newly-elected MPs from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh were sworn in as members of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Among them were Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Sarfaraz Ahmad from JMM, and Pradip Kumar Varma from BJP representing Jharkhand. BJP members Banshilal Gurjar, Maya Naroliya, and Balyogi Umeshnath, all from Madhya Pradesh, also took their oaths in Hindi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other prominent leaders, witnessed the oath-taking ceremony in the House.
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to AIIMS
Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, admitted to AIIMS, is in stable condition. Recently honored with the Bharat Ratna, Advani has a long political career, having served as BJP National President and held key roles like Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Born in Karachi in 1927, he joined the RSS in 1942 and has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. Despite losing the 2009 elections, he paved the way for Sushma Swaraj as Leader of the Opposition.
Speaker recognises Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Gandhi, who earlier in the day joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in escorting the newly-elected Birla to the speaker's chair, thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his appointment to the role.
'Positively looking forward for coordination to run Parliament': Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his positive outlook on coordinating the functioning of the 18th Lok Sabha as its first session commenced. He welcomed the newly elected members and assured them of his availability to assist as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. The members are scheduled to take oath or make affirmation over the next two days, with the election of the Speaker planned for Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu is set to address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday, outlining the NDA government's agenda for the next five years.
Haryana CM Saini along with cabinet to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his cabinet ministers are set to visit Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Monday for a darshan of Lord Shri Ram. The visit is part of the state government's efforts to facilitate pilgrimages, including through the 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana', which provides buses for people to visit Ayodhya and other pilgrimages. The government has also extended these facilities to economically backward sections.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wishes Rahul Gandhi on birthday
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wished Rahul Gandhi a happy 54th birthday, praising his commitment to Indian Constitution values and compassion for the marginalised. Kharge highlighted Gandhi's dedication to unity, diversity, and harmony. He urged Gandhi to continue his mission of empowering the underprivileged and holding those in power accountable. He wished Gandhi a long, healthy, and fulfilling life ahead.
BJP rules out change in Maharashtra leadership after poor performance in Lok Sabha polls
The meeting was attended by state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, senior leaders Sudhir Mungantiwar, Chandrakant Patil, Pankaja Munde and Vinod Tawde, among others. The BJP won nine seats in Maharashtra in the recent Lok Sabha elections, down from its 2019 tally of 23.
Kuwait fire: Shashi Tharoor demands bill to ensure decent work conditions for Indian migrant workers
In the wake of the Kuwait fire tragedy, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday called on the government to draft a bill in consultation with all the stakeholders to ensure decent conditions of work and security for the Indian migrant workers.
Putting things in order: Nat'l litigation policy finalised
Arjun Ram Meghwal signed the national litigation policy to expedite pending cases in courts.
Heart's in hinterland, want more lakhpati didis
New rural development minister promises efforts for welfare of rural India, focusing on increasing the number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 30 million.
Former banker banking on past experience in ministry
Newly appointed communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted the significant roles of the telecommunications industry and India Post, emphasizing the need to meet the expectations of the prime minister and the nation's population of 1.4 billion.
New council of ministers: 11 are 12th pass, 57 are graduate or above
A new report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that 11 out of 71 Indian ministers have declared their educational qualifications as 12th standard, while 57 have graduated or above. The report reveals that 15% of the ministers have declared their highest educational qualification as 12th standard. The majority of the ministers have attained higher education, with 14 declaring themselves as graduates, 10 having professional graduate degrees, and 26 having postgraduate degrees.
Supreme Court extends deadline given to AAP to vacate Rouse Avenue office
A vacation bench comprising justices Vikran Nath and Sandeep Mehta took note of the submissions of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the AAP and others, and extended the deadline till August 10.
Council of ministers great blend of youth and experience: PM Modi
Soon after the oath-taking ceremony, PM Modi said on X, "I look forward to serving 140 crore Indians and working with the Council of Ministers to take India to new heights of progress."
PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind before staking claim to form government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi before staking claim to form the government for a third consecutive term, He also met senior BJP leaders Lal Krishna Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi. He touched the Constitution with his forehead at the Parliament building. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed support at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, with an oath ceremony likely on June 9.
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