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Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, which aims to amend existing laws governing oil and gas exploration and production. The bill seeks to delink petroleum operations from mining activities, a move intended to boost investment in the sector. Introduced in August 2024, the bill was passed by a voice vote, […]
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s plea against an ED money laundering probe to January 23, 2025. The court cited part-heard cases as the reason for the delay. Shivakumar had filed the petition in 2022, challenging the ED’s investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address from Chandigarh, emphasized India’s shift from colonial-era laws to a modernized legal framework with the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He highlighted the importance of a justice system suited to an independent nation and discussed the historical evolution of Indian legal codes since 1857, marking a significant transition.
Ex-England captain Alastair Cook praised Team India as brave and confident after their victory in the first Test against Australia. He highlighted India’s decision to bat first without R. Ashwin and their comeback after being bowled out for just 150 in Perth. He also said that they were willing to take on the challenge, believing […]
Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday dismissed the Trinamool Congress’s suggestion to appoint West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the leader of the INDIA bloc, calling it a “good joke.” When questioned about the proposal, Tagore responded, “That’s a good joke,” signaling his rejection of the suggestion.
Security forces have sealed off Srinagar’s Harwan area following a gunfight between militants and a joint team of the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF. The operation, based on intelligence about militants in Dachigam Forest, involves barricading roads to ensure safety. Initial contact was made during a coordinated search by the security forces.
Cyclone Fengal has impacted much of South India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, and Kerala, causing significant damage. Heavy rainfall hit Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka, while Puducherry recorded 48.4 cm of rainfall in 24 hours. The highest rainfall was reported in Mailam, Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, with 50 cm, intensifying the cyclone’s ...
Australian tennis legend Neale Fraser, who won 19 Grand Slam titles, has passed away at 91. Fraser secured 3 major singles titles, including Wimbledon in 1960, and 16 Grand Slam doubles victories. In 1959, he won all three US titles—singles, doubles, and mixed—at Forest Hills. He also captained Australia to Davis Cup success.
IndiGo filed a lawsuit against Mahindra Electric on Tuesday, accusing the automaker of trademark infringement over the use of “6E” in its new electric vehicle, the Mahindra BE 6E. The case was presented before the Delhi High Court and is scheduled for its next hearing on December 9, 2024. Justice Amit Bansal briefly heard the […]
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with five Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, will visit Sambhal on Wednesday, said UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and General Secretary Avinash Pande may join, he added. The visit follows a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque amid claims it […]
Andhra Pradesh govt approved the first phases of metro rail projects for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on Monday, with a total estimated cost of ₹22,507 crore. Visakhapatnam’s Phase-I will cover 46.23 km with three corridors and 42 stations, requiring 99.75 acres of land, costing ₹882 crore. The project is estimated at ₹11,498 crore, with Vijayawada’s project […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that India-China relations have improved, with India committed to continued engagement. He highlighted the resolution of recent border issues through military and diplomatic talks, referencing the October patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Nearly 40,000 pre-schools across Gujarat went on strike to protest the state govt’s “failure” to address concerns over new registration rules. Policy mandates registration by February 2025, but confusion over the directives has delayed the process. Gujarat Independent Preschool Association organized protests and met Education Minister Praful Pansheriya to submit a memorandum o...
Kolkata’s Indian tea prices surged 18% from January to October compared to last year, driven by a production drop of 66.39 million kg to 1,112.11 million kg. At a recent meeting with Assam tea planters, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for high-quality tea production and strict adherence to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).
The Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat on Tuesday, which was later determined to be a hoax, said police officials. UP Tourism’s regional office received an email claiming to blow up the monument. Police responded by forwarding the email to Agra Police and ASI. Despite deploying a bomb disposal squad and dog squad, […]