Women’s reservation bill to come into force after 2024 census: Sitharaman

New Delhi, 16/12: The Centre will initiate steps to enforce the women’s reservation bill after the 2024 census, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking after releasing a commemorative postal stamp in the name of Rani Abbakka at Moodbidri in Dakshina Kannada district on Friday, Sitharaman said the women’s bill became a reality as…

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Sushant Singh Rajput case: Rhea Chakraborty moves Bombay HC against CBI lookout circular

Mumbai, 15/12: Rhea Chakraborty has moved the Bombay High Court challenging the lookout circular issued against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with its probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Rajput was found dead in his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14, 2020, and his father had,…

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Security breach rocks Parliament; Opposition questions Shah for no statement in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, 17/12: Parliament witnessed no business for the second consecutive day on Friday following noisy protests over Opposition’s demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Lok Sabha by two “intruders” whose entry was facilitated” by BJP MP Pratap Simha. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were first…

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Hardik Pandya appointed as Captain of Mumbai Indians

Mumbai, 15/12: Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been named as captain by IPL franchise Mumbai Indians for the 2024 IPL season. He will be replacing five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma. Commenting on this transition Mahela Jayawardene, Global Head of Performance, Mumbai Indians, said in an official statement, “It is part of legacy building and staying…

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Decide plea for disqualification of MLAs by Jan 10, SC tells Maharashtra Speaker

New Delhi, 15/12: : The Supreme Court on Friday granted 10 more days to Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul to decide the cross-petitions filed by the rival factions of the Shiv Sena seeking disqualification of each other’s MLAs. The top court, which extended time till January 10, next year, had earlier asked the speaker to decide…

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Lok Sabha security breach key conspirator Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police custody

New Delhi, 15/12: Lalit Jha, believed to be the key conspirator behind the Parliament security breach, was sent to 7-day police custody on Friday, ANI reported. Jha, a teacher from Kolkata, had been arrested from Delhi on Thursday evening, after surrendering. All the other five of the six conspirators behind the breach have already been…

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