The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an order to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrant children and to ensure the non-issuance of birth certificates to illegal Bangladeshi migrants.The MCD has also issued an order for all zones to take appropriate action to remove encroachment by illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
The scuffle between Congress and BJP MPs outside the Makar Dwar gate of Parliament on Thursday was unprecedented and unfortunate. Two BJP MPs, Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were hospitalised with head injuries and trauma. Both parties filed complaints against each other in Parliament Street police station and the Speaker declared a ban on staging protests outside the gates of Parliament.
Kumbh Mela 2025: Central Railway will now run 34 special trains between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)/ Pune-Mau and Nagpur-Danapur to clear the extra rush of passengers during Kumbh Mela 2025 being held at Prayagraj from January 13 to January 26.
Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street Police station in connection with the scuffle between opposition and NDA parliamentarians at the entry steps of the House.
Security situation in Jammu and Kashmir: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (December 19) chaired a high-level security meeting focusing on key security issues, particularly related to Jammu and Kashmir. This was the first such meeting on the Union territory since the assembly elections were held there during September-October.
Parliament Scuffle: Amid escalating tensions in Parliament, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi held a press conference to address the alleged scuffle that occurred within the Parliament premises on Thursday. Addressing the media, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party's MPs of deliberately obstructing the Opposition’s efforts to raise critical issues in Parliament. He claimed that the government is using such tactics to divert public attention from pressing national concerns.
The Centre has blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha. In a response to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves against displaying or spreading obscene or pornographic content.
Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. The Indian Armed Forces comprise of three divisions – the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing facility for C-295 aircraft.
The Constitutional Amendment Bill regarding the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha after the first-ever e-voting in the Parliament. The motion of introduction was passed with a majority. A total of 269 votes were polled in favour of the motion while 198 were polled against the motion. The bill will now be sent to the JPC.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, criticizing her party’s stance and actions. Referring to a Congress Member of Parliament, Yogi remarked, “While one Congress MP is roaming around with a Palestine bag, the Congress leadership remains disconnected from national priorities.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday wrote to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar in connection with the plight of Indian fisherfolk currently languishing in Sri Lankan jails and facing loss of livelihoods due to the impounding of fishing vessels by Sri Lankan authorities.
In a major change the government will not not introduce the One Nation, One Election Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Earlier, the bill was listed as the agenda of business for December 16.The government has already circulated the copies of the bill to the MPs so that they can study it.
Atul Subhash suicide case: A four-member team of Bengaluru Police, including one woman police personnel, today (December 13) arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur which is the residence of the wife of Atul Subhash, the techie who died by suicide and pasted a notice.
Addressing the weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on reports circulating in the Canadian media regarding the denial of granting Indian visas to certain applicants in Canada, said that granting of Indian visas is the country's sovereign right. He added that India has the legitimate right to deny visas to those who undermine the territorial integrity. Earlier, a Canadian report claimed that India has been denying visas to pro-Khalistani citizens, and has been requiring explicit denouncement of their support for separatism.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday initiated the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha and took a dig at the Congress by saying that 'Constitution, not a single party's contribution.' "There has always been an attempt by a particular party to hijack the work of Constitution-making...Today I want to make it clear, that our Constitution is not the gift of a single party, Defence Minister said.
Parliament Winter Session 2024: There are 1,316 and 586 vacant posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday (December 12). Of the total sanctioned strength of 6,858 IAS, there were 5,542 officers in-position, as on January 1, 2024, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
SRK shares sweet birthday wish for coolest and bossest Rajinikanth
The Opposition INDIA bloc on Tuesday gave notice to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar. The resolution was signed by 61 MPs, as per sources. Signed by all INDIA bloc parties which include Trinamool and Samajwadi Party as well. These two parties apparently have been keeping a distance from the Congress on the Adani issue and have not been participating in the protest in the Parliament premises. However, technically it's not possible for the motion to get approved in this session as it requires 14-day notice and the winter session has only 8 days left to conclude.
RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday threw his weight behind West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc. His comment comes days after Banerjee expressed her intent to take charge of the anti-BJP coalition. Prasad also said if the Congress, a major ally of the INDIA bloc, had any reservations about accepting Banerjee as the leader of the opposition front, it would "not make any difference".
Farmers protest: Protesting farmers on Sunday afternoon suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after eight of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border.
A wad of Rs 500 currency notes was found on the seat of Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Rajya Sabha. This sparked a row after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that the currency notes were found on seat number 222 allotted to Singhvi, on Thursday evening after the House proceedings were over. The guards were conducting their regular security check inside the Rajya Sabha.
Syria violence: The Indian government on Friday (December 6) issued a travel advisory for Syria, strongly advising Indian nationals to avoid all travel to the country until further notice. This warning comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travellers.
Even after the Ambala district administration has issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), restricting any unlawful assembly of five or more persons in the district, farmers are expected to embark on a foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site. According to the order issued by the deputy commissioner, taking out any procession on foot, vehicles, or other modes has been prohibited till further orders.
Here is good news for those who are planning to apply for a passport. The government plans to expand the number of Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) operated through post offices. Currently, 442 'Passport Seva Kendras' are operational and the number will be increased to 600 in the next five years.
A major assassination bid was averted at Golden Temple, Amritsar on Wednesday when an ex-terrorist fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was performing sewadar duty at the temple as part of his penance rites. An alert Punjab Police ASI, Jasbir Singh, in plainclothes, pounced upon the assailant Narain Singh Chaura when he pulled out a 9 mm pistol from his pocket. The assailant fired but missed his target. He was arrested on the spot.
Maharashtra CM oath-ceremony: BJP legislature party leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time today at a grand ceremony held at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NCP head Ajit Pawar and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde took oath as deputy chief ministers. Together with its allies Shiv Sena and NCP, the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition has a commanding majority of 230 seats. On Wednesday, Fadnavis, joined by Shinde and Pawar, met with state Governor CP Radhakrishnan to formally stake claim to form the government, presenting letters of support from the coalition partners.
A delegation led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP from Wayanad called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, seeking the Central support for the people of her constituency. Vadra, who was accompanied by Congress general secretary organisation KC Venugopal, highlighted the need for immediate assistance to help affected families, rebuild their lives and restore essential infrastructure in the region.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday (December 4) did not grant a 'lunch break' to MPs in the House, aiming to compensate for the time lost due to adjournments. Notably, the Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted last week because of opposition protests over the Adani indictment row, recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, and other issues.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday came down heavily on the Centre over the farmers issue and asked why there is no dialogue with farmers. Notably, the statement from the Vice President comes a day after the farmers planned a protest march to the national capital from Noida.
Man who claimed to have found parents sister dead turns out to be the killer
Vande Bharat Express, India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train, is emerging as the first choice of travellers because of its excellent services and punctuality. The government arranged a special Vande Bharat Express train on the routes which are yet to get a dedicated Vande Bharat train. New Delhi-Patna route was one of them. However, in October, ahead of Bihar's popular festival Chhath puja, Indian Railways arranged Vande Bharat Express train for Patna from New Delhi. New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express services commenced on October 30, with subsequent trips scheduled on November 1, 3 and 6. Indian Railways also arrenged the returning services on November 2, 4 and 7. Subsequently, it became the longest Vande Bharat route.
A study has concluded that the drones and cameras originally planted in the Jim Corbett National Park for conservation activities, such as monitoring animals, are being deliberately misused by local government officials and men to surveil women without consent.
Cyclone Fengal HIGHLIGHTS: Cyclonic storm Fengal made landfall near the Puducherry Union Territory on Saturday (November 30), according to the Indian Meteorological Department. The storm brought steady rainfall to Chennai, nearby districts, and Puducherry, disrupting public transport, including buses, trains, and flights. Authorities relocated residents from vulnerable areas to safe shelters as a precautionary measure.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday (November 29) termed a recent remark by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi about the outgoing US President as unfortunate. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi during a weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Gandhi's comments on the cognitive abilities of outgoing US President Joe Biden were unfortunate and did not represent the position of the Government of India.
In a joint operation, the Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy seized approximately 500-kg of narcotics (Crystal Meth) from two boats in the Arabian Sea. The two boats, along with crew and seized narcotics, are being handed over to Sri Lankan authorities for further legal action.
