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Mohan Yadav sworn in as new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:05:04 S O Correspondent

Will take call on listing of Mahua Moitra's plea, CJI tells her lawyer

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:59:05 S O Correspondent

CAF jawan killed, another injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:56:44 S O Correspondent

I-T raids at premises of ex-TMC MLA, others in West Bengal

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:55:25 S O Correspondent

Income Tax officers on Wednesday morning raided the residences of several businessmen including a former MLA of the ruling Trinamool Congress at various places in West Bengal, an officer said.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to regulate appointments of CEC, ECs

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:52:30 S O Correspondent

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners with key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

PM Modi Calls For Global Framework On Ethical Use Of AI; Warns Misuse Can Be Destructive Force

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:50:58 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged the "big threat" that artificial intelligence (AI) falling in the hands of terrorists could pose to the world, as he called for a global framework for ethical use of AI.

Unhappy with minister's reply, opposition parties walk out of Rajya Sabha over Bill to appoint CEC, ECs

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:48:41 S O Correspondent

Unhappy with the Union minister's reply to the discussion on the bill regulating the appointment of CEC and election commissioners, leaders of several opposition parties on Tuesday walked out of Rajya Sabha in protest, alleging the government wanted to control the poll panel.

Lok Adalat disposed of over 25 lakh disputes in a day

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:42:36 S O Correspondent

The National Lok Adalat on December 9, organised by the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority disposed of 2,24,080 pending cases, the Authority said on Tuesday.

Instagram emerging as marketplace for drugs a matter of concern, says Fadnavis

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:38:59 S O Correspondent

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed concern over the alarming rise in drug-related activities on Instagram, saying the popular social media platform has transformed into a marketplace for the illicit substances.

After Article 370 verdict, Congress demands immediate elections in J-K, full statehood

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:28:17 S O Correspondent

The Congress on Monday demanded immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and said assembly elections should be held there immediately to enable people to elect a government of their choice.

Biggest losers will be Dogras of Jammu, Buddhists of Ladakh, says Owaisi

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:26:21 S O Correspondent

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the biggest losers of the Union’s decision to abrogate Article 370 will be the Dogras of Jammu and Buddhists of Ladakh, who will have to face demographic change.

TMC leader Mahua Moitra moves SC challenging her expulsion from Lok Sabha

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:22:10 S O Correspondent

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra moved the Supreme Court on Monday challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha, after the House adopted the report of its ethics committee that held her guilty of accepting gifts and illegal gratification from a businessman to further his interest.