Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday, February 7, rejected ceasefire demands from Hamas. Benjamin Netanyahu said that fighting will continue until a "complete and decisive victory".
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Sharad Pawar, the veteran political figure, has lost the fight with his nephew Ajit Pawar over the name and symbol of the party he formed. The Election Commission has given both to the Nationalist Congress Party group headed by Ajit Pawar.
07 Feb, 22:52 (IST)
On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2024, thereby completing the exercise for passage of the interim budget 2024-25. The Finance Bill 2024 does not propose any change in the tax structure as the final budget will be tabled in July after the new government assumes office post the general elections in April-May.
07 Feb, 22:10 (IST)
Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi and her daughter and RJD MP Misa Bharti arrived in Delhi today. They will appear before the Rouse Avenue Court on February 9 in connection with the "Land for Job" scam case.
07 Feb, 21:19 (IST)
Shiv Sena UBT MP Arvind Sawant, on Wednesday, February 7, spoke about the election commission declaring the Ajit Pawar faction as a real NCP. "Election Commission is working under someone’s direction nowadays; they are not working as per the law," Arvind Sawant said. He also said that the EC did the same with the Shiv Sena UBT faction. "Our legal battle against these issues will continue, but this is a blot on the democracy," he added.
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07 Feb, 20:24 (IST)
Rajasthan Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, on Wednesday, February 7, said that the BJP has only one belief that there should be one law in the country. Speaking on UCC, he said, "After the Lok Sabha elections, this law may come in Rajasthan too."
07 Feb, 19:45 (IST)
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, February 7, attacked the National Democratic Front. Speaking to the media, Mallikarjun Kharge said, "NDA means 'No Data Available'. They have no data. They can't speak the truth, they keep lying."
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07 Feb, 19:01 (IST)
The Uttarakhand Assembly, on Wednesday, February 7, passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the assembly. The Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill, which was introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led state government, was passed in the House today. Speaking to the media after the UCC Bill was passed, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "This is a special day. The law has been made. The UCC has been passed. Soon, it will be sent to the President. We will implement it in the state as a law, as soon as the President signs it."
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07 Feb, 18:22 (IST)
The Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024 Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led state government, was passed in the House today, February 7. With the passing of the UCC bill in the Assembly, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the Uniform Civil Code.
07 Feb, 17:46 (IST)
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Wednesday, February 7, spoke on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the assembly. "This is not an ordinary bill. India is a huge country but our state got the opportunity to create history and give a direction to the whole country," he said. Pushkar Singh Dhami also said that the dream that the Constitution makers saw is going to go on the ground and become a reality.
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07 Feb, 16:58 (IST)
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Wednesday, February 7, attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. "I have never seen a bigger fan of Jawaharlal Nehru than PM Modi. He speaks of Jawaharlal Nehru in all his speeches. It would have been better if he spoke on his work," she said.
07 Feb, 16:19 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the third term of his Government is not far. "A few people call it 'Modi 3.0'. Modi 3.0 will use all its strength towards strengthening the foundation of Viksit Bharat," he said.
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07 Feb, 15:04 (IST)
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured in a powerful bomb blast outside the election office of an independent candidate in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a day before the general elections. The blast happened outside the office of independent candidate Asfandyar Khan Kakar located in Khanozai area of Pishin district in Balochistan.
07 Feb, 14:15 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi replies to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha.
07 Feb, 13:28 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha at 2 pm today, the PMO said on Tuesday.
07 Feb, 13:24 (IST)
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the bail plea of NewsClick's Human Resources head Amit Chakravarty, in a case lodged under the provisions of the UAPA over allegations that the media outlet received money to spread pro-China propaganda. On January 9, Delhi's Patiala House Court had granted permission to Chakravarty to become an approver in the case after he filed an application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur, seeking pardon in the ongoing case.
07 Feb, 12:37 (IST)
After Uttarakhand, Rajasthan government is also planning to bring in Uniform Civil Code bill in the Assembly, sources said. The formation of a draft committee for UCC in Rajasthan is likely to be announced soon, said sources, adding that internal preparations for this have been started. The proposal to form a draft committee for UCC can be submitted in the cabinet soon.
07 Feb, 11:46 (IST)
After Parliament gave nod to the grant of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahari community in J&K, authorities on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Internet and mob gathering in Poonch and Rajouri districts. Parliament on Tuesday passed the grant of scheduled tribe (ST) status to the Pahari community living in different parts of J&K. So far, Gujjar/Bakerwal community had the Scheduled Tribe status with 9 per cent reservation in government jobs for members of this community.
07 Feb, 11:10 (IST)
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda in the national capital on Wednesday, sources said. According to the sources, Nitish Kumar is likely to demand special packages for Bihar when he meets PM Modi.
07 Feb, 10:20 (IST)
Israel has confirmed the death of 31 of the 136 hostages in the custody of Hamas in Gaza. The army has informed families of those hostages about the death of their loved one's, IDF said in a statement on Tuesday. The Israel army, military Intelligence and Intelligence agencies have communicated this matter to the international negotiators including the US, Qatar and Egypt who are working over time for a ceasefire to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
07 Feb, 09:24 (IST)
Former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, says he will "soon" interview Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, Carlson said he wanted to do the interview because "Americans have a right to know all they can about a war they are implicated in".
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2024 Bill was introduced by the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in the Assembly, paving the way for the creation of comparable laws in other BJP-ruled states. Uttarakhand will be the first state to implement the UCC if it passes. The Bill suggests a common law on marriage, divorce, property inheritance, and cohabitation for all people, regardless of faith, but it exempts the tribal group from its jurisdiction. This marks the completion of a significant task on the BJP's agenda and comes right before the Lok Sabha elections.
A massive fire broke out at a firecracker factory in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, leaving many people injured and causing a heartbreaking loss of life. Nine people have died in the event, according to official sources, while almost 200 more people have been injured in the incident. According to the police, three people have been detained, including the owner of the factory on Tuesday, February 6.Debris removal is underway, while the police presence was also increased in the area.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, which attempts to combat cheating and fraud in government recruitment examinations and competitive admission tests, was approved by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The law addresses entrance examinations like the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), as well as exams administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Legitimate candidates and students, as specified in the bill, are released from all legal action resulting from its requirements. Jitendra Singh, the minister of state for personnel and training, introduced the measure in the lower house, stating that its goal was to safeguard the rights of worthy applicants and students.
Sharad Pawar, the veteran political figure, has lost the fight with his nephew Ajit Pawar over the name and symbol of the party he formed. The Election Commission has given both to the Nationalist Congress Party group headed by Ajit Pawar, just as how the Sena vs Sena contest transpired. It also implies that the Ajit Pawar group will be able to seize control of the party's assets and block accounts, which may severely impair the other faction's finances. According to sources, the Commission's choice was determined by the groups' combined power. The majority of the 53 MLAs from the NCP in the Maharashtra Assembly belonged to the group headed by Ajit Pawar.
India dispatched over 3.5 tonnes of supplies, including medications, to Zambia on Tuesday in an effort to assist the nation in combating a cholera outbreak. According to officials, commercial cargo aircraft were used to transport the assistance. “Following an outbreak of cholera in Zambia, India today sent humanitarian aid on commercial cargo aircraft. The aid weighing approximately 3.5 tonnes comprises water purification supplies, chlorine tablets, and hydration in the form of ORS sachets”, an official said.
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