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LS Speaker amends rules, members can't raise slogans during oath
Speaker Om Birla has introduced a new clause to ensure MPs adhere strictly to the prescribed form of oath or affirmation during their swearing-in as Lok Sabha members. Effective from June 28, the amendment specifies that members must not add any words or expressions as prefixes or suffixes to the oath, as outlined in the Third Schedule to the Constitution of India. This action follows concerns raised by the Speaker regarding MPs deviating from the required text during oath-taking, including instances where slogans like "Jai Samvidhan," "Jai Hindu Rashtra," and "Jai Palestine" were raised.
The Sandman Season 2: Here’s what we know about cast, storyline, characters and production
The Sandman Season 2 introduces new characters from the 'Season of Mists' and 'Brief Lives' storylines. Ruairi O’Connor joins as Orpheus, Dream's son. Additional cast members include Freddie Fox, Clive Russell, and more.
EPFO gross new members addition dips 4% to 1.09 crore in 2023-24: MoSPI report
The gross addition of new members was affected due to the pandemic and declined from 1,10,40,683 in 2019-20 to 85,48,898 in 2020-21. It bounced back to 1,08,65,063 in 2021-22.
Slow Horses Season 4: Check out Apple TV+ show’s premiere date, release schedule, plot, cast and season 5’s renewal
Apple TV+ announced the premiere of "Slow Horses" Season 4 for September 4, with a two-episode release, followed by weekly episodes. Gary Oldman returns as Jackson Lamb, leading a cast including Hugo Weaving and Joanna Scanlan. The new season opens with a bombing revealing personal secrets, and Season 5 is already in the works.
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.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2: All you need to know about production, cast and release date
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender will conclude with two more seasons, mirroring the original series. Albert Kim steps down as showrunner for season 2, replaced by Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani. Production begins in Q3 2024.
Formal job creation under EPFO at 72-month high in April at 1.89 million
Provisional payroll data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Thursday, shows new formal job created under EPFO was 31.3% higher than 1.44 million net members added to EPFO in March 2024, attributing the surge in membership to various factors, including increased employment opportunities, a growing awareness of employee benefits, and the effectiveness of EPFO's outreach programs.
Severe turbulence on Air New Zealand flight: Crew member hits ceiling, passenger scalded by coffee
Two individuals were injured during an Air New Zealand flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. A passenger suffered burns from a hot coffee spill, while a crew member hit the cabin's ceiling. The incident occurred on a flight from Wellington to Queenstown, with turbulence striking approximately 15 minutes into the flight. Air New Zealand is reviewing its procedures to ensure passenger and crew safety.
Suits & Sayings: Solo Show
ET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers and murmurs in corporate corridors and policy parlours.
Nirmala Sitharaman among 7 women part of new council of ministers; Irani, Lekhi dropped
Seven women, including two in the Cabinet, join the new council of ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha. The dissolved 10-woman ministers' council saw the exclusion of Smriti Irani and others. Nirmala Sitharaman and Annpurna Devi are among the new ministers.
Lok Sabha polls: 280 MPs elected for first time
The 18th Lok Sabha will see 280 new MPs, an increase from the 2019 elections. 263 new MPs have previously served in Lok Sabha, and 16 have been Rajya Sabha members. Out of 53 ministers, 35 have won. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the largest party with 240 seats, followed by the Indian National Congress (INC) and Samajwadi Party.
Parliament complex renovation & paperless MP registration progressing
Preparations for the 18th Lok Sabha include landscaping the Parliament complex and implementing a paperless registration system for newly elected MPs. The Central Vista project is renovating the entire parliament building to create a more interconnected complex, overseen by the CPWD. Newly elected MPs will register at the Parliament House Annexe, with arrangements for transit accommodation at Western Court and state Bhavans. Residences for MPs will be allocated using an automated mechanism.
Delhi-Mumbai Akasa flight carrying 186 passengers receives security alert, diverted to Ahmedabad
An Akasa Airlines flight from Delhi to Mumbai with 186 passengers, including an infant and six crew members, received a security alert. The flight was diverted to Ahmedabad following safety protocols and all passengers were deplaned. This comes days after a Vistara flight to Srinagar faced a bomb threat on May 31, landing safely with 177 passengers and one infant, all safely de-boarded for security checks.
Virgin River Season 6: Check out latest updates about cast, filming and release date
Virgin River season 6 will introduce new cast members and feature returning characters. The season will include a big wedding and stricter leak controls. Filming continues until May 2024, with a 2025 release expected.
P-Valley Season 3: Here’s all we know about cast, characters, where to watch and production
"P-Valley" on Starz adds seven new recurring cast members for Season 3. Nicholas G. Sims, De’Adre Aziza, Brandon J. Dirden, Moritz J. Williams, Chaz Hodges, Bella Blaq, and Jay Jones join the drama. Production has started in Atlanta.
New rule for EPF death claim: Now physical claims can be processed without seeding Aadhaar
EPF death claim: The EPFO stated that it has received specific references from field offices indicating that they are unable to seed and authenticate Aadhaar in cases of death of EPF members. Note that Aadhaar details cannot be updated or corrected after a member passes away, which presents challenges for the field offices.
Re-development of areas outside new Parliament building not complete, new MPs may be welcomed at annexe
Newly elected Lok Sabha members may be welcomed at the Parliament Annexe Extension building, as the re-development of external areas outside the new building is still underway. The premises are undergoing a revamp, including new lawns for official ceremonies, statue relocation, and building disembarkation points for lawmakers. The Lok Sabha secretariat is identifying temporary residences, with state government guest houses and the Western Court hostel complex as temporary residences.
New EPF auto-settlement claim rules for medical, education, marriage, housing: How to use this facility, eligibility
EPF auto-settlement of withdrawal claims: The EPFO in a press release has announced extending the coverage of auto-settlement of withdrawal claims to marriage, housing and higher education. The auto-settlement claim was earlier available for specified medical illness only. Read on to know who can apply for these claims, documents required to apply and other details.
NCP leader Praful Patel takes oath as Rajya Sabha member
NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday took oath as member of the Upper House of Parliament in presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Patel was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha on February 21. His fresh term as Rajya Sabha member began in April this year.
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