Rights activist Irom Sharmila, who was on a 16-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), feels the recent killing of civilians in firing by security forces in Nagaland should be an eye-opener to repeal the controversial security law from the northeast.
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Noting that the prosecutor has not appeared in a Delhi riots case for the last ten months, a court imposed a fine on the State and directed the police commissioner to conduct an inquiry to fix the responsibility for the imposition of costs on him and ordered it be deducted from the salary of the person responsible
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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Rangreth area in Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday, officials said.
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Three persons, who arrived from London to the KempeGowda International Airport (KIAL) in Bengaluru, have tested positive for Covid-19 in RT-PCR tests, health department sources said on Monday.
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At a time when Govt is planning to ban cryptocurrencies, PM's Twitter handle is comprised & a link is tweeted saying Govt is going to recognize cryptocurrencies. Govt should clarify in the Parliament whether it is going to recognize cryptocurrency or not: AR Chowdhury, Congress
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on a petition filed by various mobile app-based drivers and delivery persons seeking social security and welfare benefits under multiple laws for Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Zomato employees. SC posts the matter for hearing in January 2022.
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We're ready to tackle the Omicron threat. If required, we will impose necessary restrictions. Currently, there is no such need to impose any restrictions...A decision on re-opening of schools will be taken after winter vacation for schools end: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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I agree with Rajnath Singh that the division of India was a historical mistake. Indian Muslims are suffering due to this. India-Pak fightings add to the religious tension. It could've been avoided had it been only one nation: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah in Delhi
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Congress president Sonia Gandhi raises objection in Lok Sabha to "blatantly misogynist" passage in CBSE Class 10 exam; demands apology
Sonia Gandhi demands immediate withdrawal of objectionable question in CBSE exam, review by Education Ministry into "gravest lapse"
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According to Sansad TV, Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 pm following uproar by Opposition members of the House.
ANI reported that former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh appeared before the Chandiwal Commission in Mumbai today. The Commission is probing the allegations of corruption made by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against Deshmukh.
PTI reported that Rajya Sabha proceedings have been adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition protests over suspended MPs. ANI quoted LoP Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, as saying, "The govt is adamant and it's provoking us to disrupt the proceedings of the House. This is why we'll walkout from the House." Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked, "Is this the way to run the House?"
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today tweeted an image of a CBSE question paper that seemed to say that the emancipation of women is the cause of indiscipline children, and that the feminist revolt broke families. Priyanka tweeted, "Clearly the BJP Government endorses these retrograde views on women, why else would they feature in the CBSE curriculum?"
ANI reported that the Sensex rose 366 points to trade at 59,152 in the opening session, while Nifty was at 17,622 points.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India reported 7,350 new Covid cases, 202 deaths and 7,973 recoveries in the last 24 hours, reported ANI. This takes the active caseload to 91,456, which is the lowest in 561 days.
According to the Delhi Police, an FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut at Delhi's Mandawali PS under Sections 509 & 500 of IPC for his alleged objectionable remarks against female BJP members, on the complaint of a woman BJP worker, reported ANI.
ANI reported that former Uttarakhand Assembly Speaker, state minister, and 8-time MLA Harbans Kapoor passed away in Dehradun. Uttarakhand CM expressed grief on the leader's demise.
PTI reported that India's Harnaaz Sandhu, 21, has been crowned Miss Universe 2021.
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)-India, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently at 256 (overall) in the 'poor' category, reported ANI.
ANI reported that doctors from across Haryana, under the banner of the Haryana Civil Medical Services (HCMS) Association, have postponed Monday's strike.
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Published: 13 Dec 2021, 8:50 AM IST