Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu reached Shimla on January 7, 2023. Photo Credit: PTI
Center seeks six more months to frame rules for Citizenship Amendment Act
The Union Home Ministry has sought six more months to frame rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), without which it cannot be implemented. This is the seventh extension sought by the ministry.
The two top socio-political bodies of Ladakh, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), on Saturday rejected the Union Home Ministry’s high-powered committee on security of land and jobs for the people of the Union Territory. The bodies hardened their stand on four key points, including granting of statehood and special status under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Over 67 lakh voters have downloaded e-voter card, says RTI reply
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said that over 67 lakh voters have downloaded a digital voter ID, known as Electronic Electoral Photo ID Card (e-EPIC). In response received through Right to Information (RTI) Hindu, Along with e-PAN and e-Aadhaar, e-EPIC is one of the few generally accepted identity documents that can be downloaded as a legally valid PDF file.
NIA files charge sheet in Kolkata’s Mominpur clash
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a charge sheet against 16 accused before a city court in connection with the clashes between two communities in Mominpur area of Kolkata in October 2022.
Himachal Pradesh to get new ministers after long delay
The suspense over the much-awaited cabinet formation in Himachal Pradesh is finally over as the governor will administer oath to the new ministers in Shimla on Sunday. Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the new ministers, who will be part of the cabinet, at 10 am. The exact number of ministers to be inducted into the cabinet is not yet clear.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij narrowly escapes car accident for the second time in three weeks
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij had a narrow escape on Saturday after a truck rammed his escort vehicle on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, the second incident involving his official car in three weeks.
Navy signs contract for Autonomous Armed Boat Swarms under SPRINT
The Indian Navy has signed an agreement with Sagar Defense Engineering Pvt. Ltd. for Armed Autonomous Boat Swarms under ‘SPRINT’, an initiative to promote development of niche defense technologies by domestic companies.
UP Police has arrested BSP leader Yakub Qureshi and his son
Former Uttar Pradesh minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Haji Yakub Qureshi and his elder son Imran Qureshi were arrested by the UP Police’s Special Task Force (STF) on Friday night in a case of running an illegal meat plant.
Rahul Gandhi expressed concern over the situation in Joshimath
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed concern over the plight of people in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath where hundreds of houses have developed cracks and asked the state government to take care of the affected people and ensure their safety in this cold weather.
Former MLA of Assam arrested for trying to form a terrorist organization
A former MLA and two others were arrested on Saturday in western Assam’s Kokrajhar district on charges of trying to form an extremist group. Police have recovered one AK 47 rifle, one M16 rifle and more than 100 live cartridges from Hitesh Basumatari’s house.
Need to revive now-averted peace process on Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti
Speaking on the death anniversary of her father and party founder Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti said there was a need to restart the peace process in Jammu and Kashmir. .
Tunisha Sharma death: Hearing on actor Sheezan Khan’s bail plea adjourned till January 9
A court in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Saturday adjourned till January 9 the hearing on the bail application of actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-star Tunisha Sharma.
Delhi Hit and Run Case | The court granted bail to the accused on the charge of saving the accused.
On January 7, 2023, a New Delhi court granted bail to Ankush Khanna, who allegedly defended the accused involved in the Kanjhawala accident case.
Kerala declared first state to enable digital banking across all eligible accounts
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday declared Kerala the first state to enable digital banking across all eligible accounts. According to the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), 3.76 crore accounts in the state now have at least one product digitally enabled.
Government. Multiple initial bids received to buy 61% stake in IDBI Bank
The government has received several initial bids for strategic sale of around 61% stake in IDBI Bank. Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), tweeted, “Multiple interests have been received for strategic disinvestment of Government and LIC stake in IDBI Bank.”
Kurds across Europe protest killings in Paris
Kurdish groups from France and Europe are marching in Paris on Saturday to show their anger over the unsolved murder of three Kurdish female activists in the French capital 10 years ago.
Suryakumar Yadav yet again displayed his unmatched excellence in the shortest format with a brilliant hundred as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 91 runs in the third T20I to seal a memorable series win in Rajkot.
Bolt is at a different level, needs a lot to do to get closer: Neeraj Chopra
Even by his own high standards, Neeraj Chopra’s stock has been at an all-time high after World Athletics named him the most written-up athlete of 2022, surpassing Usain Bolt and skyrocketed when track legend Michael Johnson recently shared his warm-up video. with due praise.
AFI announces team for 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Saturday announced a 26-member Indian contingent to participate in the 10th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from February 10 to 12.
Italy in United Cup final against USA despite Tsitsipas beating Berrettini
Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame Matteo Berrettini from a set down on Saturday but Lucia Bronzetti’s unstoppable power saw Italy enter their first United Cup final against a dominant United States.