ISRO Chairman S. Somanath Meets President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Space Sector Discussion
S Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He later delivered the inaugural address under the 'Rashtrapati Bhavan Vimarsh Shrinkhala', an initiative of RB. The interactive lecture on developments in India's space sector was attended by students of various schools and colleges and academics: Rashtrapati Bhavan
“HM should come and make a statement,” MP Rajiv Ranjan on suspension of MPs from the House
On suspension of 15 MPs from the House, JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh says, "The suspensions have been done for the government to hide its failures. They want to scare the Opposition. You can't govern by creating fear. If Opposition MPs were demanding a statement from the Home Minister regarding yesterday's security failure, then what was wrong with it? HM should come and make a statement. They can suspend, they have the majority and can do whatever they want. You would have seen their conduct had the two men who entered the Parliament yesterday been Muslims or had it been a Congress MP who issued them passes."
“They suspended nine people, So how is this democracy?” DMK MP Karunanidhi on her suspension from Lok Sabha
On her suspension from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the winter session, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi says, "There is an MP who has actually given the passes for these (accused of Parliament security breach) people to come in. No action has been taken against that MP. Whereas we saw what happened in Mahua's case. Without even the inquiry being complete, she has been disqualified and this MP is not even suspended. He's inside Parliament with us. And when we protested and we want the PM and the Home Minister to come and give a statement in the House, they're not prepared to do that. And when we protested, they are suspending all the opposition MPs. First suspended five, then they suspended nine people. So how is this democracy?"
“What happened yesterday was a colossal security and intelligence failure,” Congress MP Karti Chidambaram
On the suspension of 15 MPs from the House, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says, "What happened yesterday was a colossal security and intelligence failure. We want the government to come and inform the House on what happened yesterday and what are the steps that they are taking. The government is adamant about not coming, either the PM or HM should make a statement. Just because we demanded and protested, in order to stifle our voice, about 15 odd MPs have been suspended for the remaining of the session. We want either the Prime Minister or Home Minister to come to the House and give a categorical statement about the events which happened yesterday and the remedial steps that they are going to take for the future."
Rajasthan’s CM and Deputy CM to take oath tomorrow, People from across state will attend the ceremony
Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi says, "Rajasthan CM-designate Bhajanlal Sharma, state Deputy CM-designate Diya Kumari, and Dr Prem Chand Bairwa will take oath as CM and Deputy CM tomorrow. People from across the state will attend the ceremony. PM Narendra Modi will be present there. Invitations have also been sent to (BJP CMs) and I am hopeful that most of them will be present."
CBI Files Chargesheet Against 7 Accused Including Delhi-Based Private Company & Its Director For Gold Jewellery Smuggling
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 7 accused, including a Delhi-based private company & its Director, then Superintendent of Customs and private persons before the Special Judge, CBI Cases, New Delhi. A case was registered against said private company & its Director and others including then Customs Superintendent, private persons, unknown persons on complaint from Customs Department. lt was alleged that the accused exported gold jewellery from India under the guise of fake exhibition organized by a UAE-based firm controlled by said Director of accused private company. One of the accused allegedly travelled around 100 times to Dubai from India during the period 2018-2019. During 2019, the said accused was intercepted at…
Supreme Court Suspends Conviction of Disqualified BSP MP Afzal Ansari in 2007 Gangster Act Case, Restores Legislative Status with Limited Privileges
Supreme Court suspends the conviction of disqualified BSP MP Afzal Ansari in a 2007 Gangster Act case, restoring his status as a legislator but subject to the conditions that he will not be able to cast his votes or draw perks though he can attend House proceedings.
Hemant Soren Addresses Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Winter Session Amid Optimism for Productive Talks; Expresses Grave Concern Over Recent Lok Sabha Security Breach
On the winter session of the Jharkhand legislative assembly and the recent security breach in the Lok Sabha, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren says, “Jharkhand Legislative Assembly winter session is set to begin tomorrow and we had a meeting regarding the same. The assembly also got a leader of opposition today. We hope to have a fruitful session and that issues are resolved… The speaker has taken cognizance of the matter (parliament security breach). Such incidents taking place in the Parliament of the country is a matter of grave concern
Defying Chairman’s Order, Suspended TMC MP Derek O’Brien Persists in Rajya Sabha, Disrupting House Proceeding
Suspended TMC MP Derek O'Brien continues to be present in the Rajya Sabha despite Chairman's direction to leave the House. RS Chairman says, "It is most unfortunate that suspended member Derek O'Brien continues to be present in the House. His conduct has handicapped the House from transacting business.
Allahabad High Court Grants Hindu Side’s Request for Survey of Shahi Idgah Masjid in Krishna Janmabhoomi Case, Rejects Arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid
On Krishna Janmabhoomi case, Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side says, "Allahabad HC has allowed our application where we had demanded survey of (Shahi Idgah Masjid) by advocate commissioner. The modalities will be decided on Dec 18. The court has rejected the arguments of Shahi Idgah Masjid. My demand was that in Shahi Idgah Masjid there are a lot of signs & symbols of the Hindu temple, and to know the actual position, an advocate commissioner is required. It's a landmark judgement by the court."
