Congress Demands Home Minister’s Presence to Ensure Parliament Functionality in Remaining Winter Session
On the adjournment of Parliament, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says, "Until the Home Minister comes in both the Houses of the Parliament and makes a statement, there are very few possibilities that the Parliament would run. There are still 4 days left (of the winter session). Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun, on all the floor leaders of the INDIA Alliance, has informed the Speaker of the Rajya Sabha about this demand. The Home Minister should come, and speak in the house, there would be questions that he would have to answer. After that, the proceedings of the House can run."
Vice President Rebukes Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: ‘Use Words, Not Gestures,’ Dhankhar Asserts as Tension Escalates
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says to Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha: “If you want to say something use your mouth. Do not gesture with your hands. Now is the time for you to learn many things. It seems you will soon start dancing. Sit quietly on your seat. You have already been punished by this House.” Before this, Raghav Chadha had tried to raise a point of order by making a hand gesture.
PM Modi Extols Kendriya Vidyalayas’ Diamond Jubilee, Hails Their Transformative Impact on Education and Nation-Buildin
PM Modi posts, "Greetings to all students, staff, supporting staff and alumni of the Kendriya Vidyalaya family on their Diamond Jubilee! It is an occasion to celebrate and admire the remarkable achievements of this esteemed educational community. Over the years, Kendriya Vidyalayas have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nation by providing quality education to several students. Their contribution to academic excellence and holistic development of students is truly commendable."
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Commends MS Dhoni’s Legacy as BCCI Retires His Jersey: A Tribute to a Cricket Icon’s Inspiring Era
On cricketer MS Dhoni's jersey being retired by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Mahendra Singh Dhoni has earned crores of fans during his career. Be it IPL or Indian Cricket, from 2007 to 2011, from T20 to ODI World Cup to Test Championship, Mahendra Singh Dhoni made the Indian cricket team the number one team. After watching him, many people took inspiration and started playing cricket. Hopefully, in the future also many such players will come who will surpass Dhoni."
Delhi High Court Declines Urgent Implementation Plea for Women’s Reservation Bill in 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, Suggests Fresh PIL Route
Delhi High Court refused to entertain a petition urging the Centre and the Election Commission of India to urgently implement the Women's Reservation Bill, 2023, ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that the prayers resembled a public interest litigation (PIL) and suggested the petitioner withdraw the plea and file a fresh PIL.
UP BJP MLA Ramdular Gond gets 25 years imprisonment for raping a minor girl
UP BJP MLA Ramdular Gond gets 25 years imprisonment for raping a minor girl. The court of the additional district judge in Varanasi awarded a punishment of 25-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10 lakh to Ramdular Gond from the Duddhi constituency in Sonbhadra district. He was found guilty of guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl in 2014
Imam-e-Haram to Lay Foundation Stone for Masjid Mohammad Bin Abdullah: A Visionary Complex in Ayodhya
Imam from Mecca to lay new Ayodhya mosque foundation. The foundation stone for Masjid Mohammad Bin Abdullah in Ayodhya will be laid by Imam-e-Haram. The mosque is being built in Dhannipur, 25km from Ayodhya, on a plot given by the Uttar Pradesh government. The mosque will have the biggest Quran in the world and five minarets symbolizing the pillars of Islam. The complex will also include a cancer hospital, schools, a museum, a library, and a vegetarian kitchen. It will feature a stunning aquarium and fountains that come alive during evening namaz.
Madras High Court Sentences IPS Officer in Contempt Case Filed by MS Dhoni
Madras high court on Friday sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days of imprisonment in a contempt of court petition moved by cricketer MS Dhoni. However, a division bench of Justice S S Sundar and Justice Sunder Mohan suspended the sentence for 30 days to enable Sampath Kumar to prefer an appeal. On December 17, 2021, Sampath Kumar filed an additional written statement in a defamation suit moved by Dhoni against the IPS officer in connection with the 2014 IPL betting scam.
SC Grants Extension till January 10 for Maharashtra Speaker’s Verdict on Disqualification Petitions Against MLAs, Including CM
Supreme Court extends till January 10 the time for Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to pronounce verdict on disqualification petitions against MLAs including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Speaker has sought extension of time to decide disqualification pleas against rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena and NCP. Earlier, Supreme Court asked Speaker to decide by December 31 on the disqualification petitions pending before him.
Calcutta High Court Orders CBI Probe into Alleged Custodial Death in Nadia District, West Bengal
A division bench of Calcutta High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe on an alleged custodial death in West Bengal's Nadia district. Besides ordering central agency probe against investigating official attached to Murutia Police Station, bench of Justices Chittaranjan Das and Partha Sarathi Sen has also directed state police to initiate departmental enquiry against police officer concerned. In August, victim Saokat Mondal, was picked up by cops of Murutia Police Station. Next day, his body was recovered from behind a bamboo-bush near police station. The victim's family then approached higher officials of district police demanding a thorough probe in matter.
