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New UK PM Starmer 'restless for change' after huge election win
Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister, aims for growth and change. Historic appointments include Reeves, Lammy, Vallance. He ended the Rwanda scheme after Labour's landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Accepted King Charles III’s invite, Sunak resigned, and spoke with Biden, von der Leyen, and Zelensky. Faces cost-of-living crisis and Farage’s Reform breakthrough.
Third Eye: Enjoying staus quo, light on tea, high on work, and over-activism of new convert
Chirag Paswan, a prominent and eligible figure in Parliament, starred in a film with Kangana Ranaut. His single status has drawn attention, making him a notable personality in the Narendra Modi government.
'Mob lynching increased after June 4': Asaduddin Owaisi's new 'Modiji ka bulldozer' jibe at BJP
Delhi: During the Lok Sabha proceedings, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says, "... Is this social justice that only 4% of Muslims win and come (to the Parliament)... In this House, the no. of OBC MPs is equal to the no. of upper caste MPs... And out of 14% Mus...
Congress MP Manish Tewari files adjournment motion for discussion on new criminal laws
Congress MP Manish Tewari has filed an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the implementation of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday, urging the suspension of Zero Hour and relevant rules for the debate. Tewari highlighted that the laws were passed in Lok Sabha with 146 MPs suspended during protests over a security breach, warning of significant disruption to the established criminal jurisprudence of the country.
Focus on 'Nyay' instead of 'dand': Amit Shah welcomes 'swadeshi' criminal laws
Union home minister Amit Shah announced the implementation of three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—while addressing a press conference on Monday, marking a significant change in India's criminal justice system 77 years after independence.
As new criminal laws come into effect, here's what experts think of their impact on legal system
It is said that these laws will affect a large number of citizens at some point in time or the other in their lives. The passing of the three criminal law bills in Parliament last year sparked a series of debates regarding the need to take such steps towards evolution in the field of law with the introduction of new criminal laws.
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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.
New criminal laws a shift from archaic colonial legal system: Experts in PIB workshop in Srinagar
The Press Information Bureau held a workshop in Srinagar to discuss three new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The workshop, 'Vartalap,' aimed to educate Kashmir's media on the shift from colonial legal frameworks to modern, victim-centric laws designed to enhance justice and accountability
Is Modi’s policy agenda at risk in new Parliament? Here's what might now happen to some of his key plans
Signs of acrimony between the BJP-led govt and the opposition were visible at the start of the first parliamentary session of Modi 3.0. A united opposition — which won about 230 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha — are opposing the BJP’s selection of a temporary speaker of parliament and are protesting against a brewing scandal over entrance exams.
'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.
Mahtab takes oath as protem speaker of new Lok Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to BJP member B Mahtab as the 'speaker pro-tem' of the 18th Lok Sabha. Mahtab, a seven-time MP, and a panel of chairpersons will oversee the Lok Sabha proceedings on Monday and Tuesday for members' oath-taking. On Wednesday, Mahtab will preside over the House for the election of a new Speaker. He and the panel were appointed by the president on June 20.
Defer implementation of 3 new criminal laws: Congress to Govt
The Opposition party sought to justify its latest demand ahead of the first session of the new Lok Sabha next week by arguing that the legislations - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 - were passed in the Parliament without proper debate when a lot of opposition members were under suspension.
Defer implementation of new criminal laws: Jairam Ramesh
"On Dec 25 2023, the President of India had given her assent to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. The three far-reaching Bills had been bulldozed through Parliament without proper debate and discussion, and at a time when 146 MPs had been suspended from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha," Ramesh said.
Congress lying on pro-tem Speaker issue, will not give in to pressure: Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress on Friday for politicizing the appointment of Lok Sabha pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, highlighting that conventions were followed in selecting Mahtab due to his extensive tenure as a seven-term Lok Sabha MP from Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu appointed Mahtab to administer oath/affirmation to newly elected members. Rijiju rebutted Congress accusations of flouting parliamentary norms, stating that the Congress's claims about another MP's eligibility lacked merit due to interruptions in his tenure.
Prerna Sthal: Statues shifted to other places before also, says Om Birla
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the 'Prerna Sthal' in the Parliament complex, containing statues of leaders and freedom fighters. The statues, including Mahatma Gandhi, were moved to a new location within the Parliament House Complex, which was previously used by opposition MPs to protest against the government.
Ex-president Hollande surprise candidate in French election
Hollande, France's president from 2012-2017, left office with record levels of unpopularity and is detested by some within the radical left while even the Socialist leadership regard him with suspicion.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term
During the first sitting of the 7th Parliament's National Assembly, South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC announced his re-election on X. This follows the ANC's formation of a coalition government with the main opposition and other parties, after losing its majority in the recent election. Ramaphosa received 283 votes out of 339, defeating Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, who received 44 votes.
Lok Sabha Speaker's election on Jun 26; candidates can be proposed till Jun 25 noon
The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26, with notices for motions supporting candidates to be submitted by June 25. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on June 27.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet: BJP's master strategist Amit Shah remains in charge of the Home Ministry
Amit Shah secured a significant victory in Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency, garnering 7,44,716 votes more than his closest competitor. His total vote count amounted to 10,10,972, surpassing the 2,66,256 votes received by the Congress candidate, Sonal Patel.
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.
Opposition in new Lok Sabha would be stronger: Farooq Abdullah
The days of "dictatorship" are over and the opposition in the new Lok Sabha would be stronger, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Friday. The former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir said people have given their verdict and the Constitution has been saved.
NDA MPs arrive to elect Narendra Modi as their leader
Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance arrived at Parliament complex on Friday to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as prime minister for a third term. Besides NDA MPs, senior leaders of the alliance, including chief ministers, will be part of the meeting where BJP president J P Nadda is expected to propose a resolution in support of Modi's leadership, with allies and MPs likely to endorse it.
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.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging three new criminal laws
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging India's new criminal laws, stating they contain "defects and discrepancies." Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal rejected the petition saying the filing was casual . Advocate Vishal Tiwari sought a stay on the laws, claiming they were enacted without proper debate. The laws aim to replace the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act. They introduce harsher penalties for sedition and terrorism.
SC to hear plea against new criminal laws on Monday
These new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act respectively. The Lok Sabha, on December 21 last year, passed three key legislations -- the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill. President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the bills on December 25.
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