India

LS records 74% productivity in winter session: Om Birla

22 Dec 2023 08:30 AM IST

The Lok Sabha, which was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule on Thursday, recorded 74 per cent productivity in the winter session of Parliament, Speaker Om Birla said. Birla in his concluding remarks said that the House held 14 sittings and worked for 61 hours and 50 minutes.

Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill 2023

22 Dec 2023 08:28 AM IST

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to allow the government to temporarily take control of telecom services in the interest of national security, and provide a non-auction route for the allocation of satellite spectrum. The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, was approved by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote.

Anurag Thakur raises concern on journalist attacks in WB

22 Dec 2023 08:27 AM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday expressed concern over continuous attacks on journalists in West Bengal and urged the state to ensure the safety of mediapersons. Law and order is a state subject and the state government should provide an environment for mediapersons to work independently, he

Fire erupts on 11th floor of Gopaldas Building at CP

22 Dec 2023 08:27 AM IST

In the heart of Delhi’s Connaught Place, a fire broke out on the eleventh floor of the Gopal Das building, a corporate structure housing numerous prominent offices. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, thanks to the timely evacuation efforts by the fire department. The fire incident was reported at 1 p.m.,

WhatsApp bus ticket system may start in 2 months: Transport Minister

22 Dec 2023 08:26 AM IST

The Delhi government will roll out its WhatsApp-based bus ticketing system in a couple of months, with the trial run for the project commencing in a fortnight, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said. Also in the pipeline is the single-journey ticket system that will enable users to book autos, metro tickets,

Kejriwal expresses displeasure over ED summons

22 Dec 2023 08:25 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to the Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), expressed dismay over receiving a summons on the eve of his departure for a Vipassana Meditation Course. Despite his widely publicized participation in the Meditation Course, Kejriwal received the summons, raising concerns. In

Delhi HC issues directive: Centre and Delhi govt to decide on Aadhaar-Property link

22 Dec 2023 08:25 AM IST

The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justices Rajiv Shakdhar and Girish Kathpalia, has directed the Centre, Delhi government, and relevant authorities to reach a decision on a public interest litigation advocating the linking of Aadhaar with property documents. The bench instructed the respondents to resolve the matter within three

Delhi BJP protests against Congress at Jantar Mantar

22 Dec 2023 08:24 AM IST

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Thursday to protest against the Congress Party for insulting the Vice President of India outside Parliament. The Delhi BJP Chief stated, “This protest is against the undemocratic ideology of Congress and the opposition.” Led

‘BJP afraid of AAP because of its rising popularity’, says Atishi

22 Dec 2023 08:23 AM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate summoned Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi took a fresh jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led centre, stating that the BJP is “afraid” of AAP due to

Kiren Rijiju: New Antarctica Research Station by 2029 is aimed

22 Dec 2023 08:20 AM IST

India aims to set up a new research station in Antarctica near the Maitri station in the eastern part of the icy continent by 2029, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the site for the new research

Digvijay Singh: Sonia Gandhi supports Ram Mandir Ceremony invitation positively

22 Dec 2023 08:17 AM IST

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday confirmed reports of an invitation to Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony, adding that she was “very positive on this matter.” He said that either she will go or a delegation from her side will be

Delhi HC notices ED in Jacqueline Fernandez’s Money Laundering Case

22 Dec 2023 08:16 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a petition by Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, seeking to quash a money laundering case registered against her by the agency. Fernandez challenged the ED’s complaint and the second supplementary charge sheet dated August