News updates: One nation, one election Bill likely in this session of Parliament

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9:27 PM

PM Modi will respond to debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, December 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will respond to the debate on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution in the Lok Sabha on Saturday, December 14. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah will initiate the debate in the Rajya Sabha on December 16.

9:26 PM

Himachal receives season's first snowfall, tourist dies in snow-related accident

9:26 PM

Mondelez exploring takeover of US chocolate maker Hershey

7:39 PM

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court directs CBI to trace witness against Jagdish Tytler

7:39 PM

The INS Tushil was commissioned today in Russia in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

7:38 PM

INDIA bloc leaders hold protest on Manipur issue, say PM should urgently visit the state

6:47 PM

Explosion at fuel depot in central Italy leaves two dead, seven injured, reports AP

6:37 PM

One nation, one election Bill likely in this session of Parliament

The government is ready to launch its One Country One Election project and can introduce a bill in parliament in this session, reported NDTV citing sources. The Cabinet has already approved the report of the Ram Nath Kovind Committee on One Country One Election. The government now wants to form consensus on the bill and can send it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee or JPC for detailed discussions, sources said.

6:35 PM

Gukesh loses to Ding Liren of China in 12th game of World Chess Championship in Singapore

6:18 PM

Seven persons, including four college students, killed in road accident in Gujarat's Junagadh district

6:17 PM

Metropolis Healthcare to acquire Core Diagnostics for Rs 247 crore

5:29 PM

Govt approves appointment of Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as new RBI Governor

Government appoints Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as 26th Governor of Reserve Bank of India. He is an Indian Administrative Service Officer of 1990 Batch Rajasthan Cadre. He is an Engineering Graduate in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and has a Master's in Public Policy from the Princeton University, USA. Malhotra has worked in multifarious sectors including power, finance and taxation, information technology, mines etc. Presently he is Secretary (Revenue) in Ministry of Finance. In his previous assignment, he held the post of Secretary in Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He has extensive experience in finance and taxation at the State as well as the Central Government. As a part of his present assignment, he plays an instrumental role in tax policy formulation in respect of direct and indirect taxes.

5:07 PM

Vodafone Idea to raise Rs 1,980 crore through share issue

Vodafone Idea said on Monday it will raise up to Rs 1,980 crore ($233.8 million) through the issue of shares on a preferential basis.

4:54 PM

Tata Group-run Air India places order with Airbus for 100 additional planes

Air India Group announced that it has placed an order for 100 planes — 90 narrowbody A320 family aircraft and 10 widebody A350 aircraft — with Airbus. In February 2023, Air India placed the world's second-largest aircraft order — 250 planes with Airbus and 220 with Boeing. 

4:44 PM

INDIA bloc MPs to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

Reflecting the Opposition leaders' dissatisfaction with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's handling of proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, the INDIA bloc leaders are set to bring a no-confidence motion against him.

4:19 PM

NSUI workers detained in Jaipur before PM Modi's visit

Several NSUI workers were detained here before Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jaipur for the inaugural ceremony of the Rising Rajasthan investment summit. NSUI state president Vinod Jakhar and other workers were detained early in the morning and were kept in different police stations.They were later released after the PM left the city, he said.

 

3:56 PM

It is important that women get ample opportunities to move forward, says PM Modi

Double engine government in Haryana is working at double speed, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

3:40 PM

Syria war updates: Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites, long-range rockets

Israel has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors, the foreign minister said Monday. Syrian rebels reached Damascus over the weekend and overthrew President Bashar Assad's government following nearly 14 years of civil war.

3:27 PM

Ruling alliance proposes Rabindra Nath Mahato's name as Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly: CM Ranchi

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said the ruling alliance has proposed the name of Nala legislator Rabindra Nath Mahato for the post of Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly. Mahato was the Speaker in the previous assembly also. "We have proposed the name of Rabindra Nath Mahato for the post of the Speaker. We hope he will be elected unanimously. We made our efforts to make consensus on his name," Soren said.

3:18 PM

News update: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned for day amid massive protests by Opposition

3:06 PM

Rahul Narwekar had helped run unconstitutional government earlier: Aaditya Thackeray

The Shiv Sena (UBT) "boycotted" Rahul Narwekar's election as the Maharashtra assembly Speaker because he had helped run an unconstitutional government during his previous tenure, party leader Aaditya Thackeray said on Monday. Earlier in the day, Narwekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker after the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) decided not to put up a contest.

2:36 PM

CUET-UG, PG set to undergo several changes in 2025 edition: UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar

Expert panel to be set up to conduct review of CUET-UG, PG; revised norms to be announced soon, says UGC chief Jagadesh Kumar.

2:24 PM

No decision to recheck Ladki Bahin scheme applications: ex-minister Aditi Tatkare

Former Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare has dismissed reports about the Mahayuti government's purported plan to re-scrutinise applications of beneficiary women under the flagship "Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana". The monthly cash-transfer scheme has contributed in a major way to the victory of the Mahayuti coalition in last month's assembly polls.

 

2:13 PM

As soon as Adani's name is taken, PM gets rattled: Congress on Soros allegations

The Congress on Monday stated that the real conspiracy unravelling during the Parliament's Winter session is that the government would even put at stake India's ties with another country just to save Gautam Adani. "Since Parliament session began, we have been trying to raise issues but there is one issue the prime minister cannot tolerate and when that issue is raised, he loses self control. That one name is Adani. As soon as that name is taken, the PM gets rattled," Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said.

 

2:09 PM

News update: Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry clears trust motion in Maharashtra Assembly

1:39 PM

SC quashes plea to clear blockade caused by farmers' protest

The top court quashed a plea seeking directions to the Centre and other authorities to immediately clear blockades on national and state highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. "We are already examining the larger issue. You are not the only conscience keeper of society. Don't file repetitive petitions. Some are filing for publicity interest and some are filing to play to the gallery. We cannot entertain repetitive petitions on the same issue," the bench told petitioner Gaurav Luthra.

1:33 PM

AAP releases second list of candidates for Delhi Assembly elections

Avadh Ojha, a popular teacher, has been fielded from Patparganj seat vacated by Manish Sisodia. 

1:28 PM

BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly speaker

BJP lawmaker Rahul Narwekar was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the 15th Maharashtra legislative assembly. "Balasaheb Bharde was the only Speaker of the legislative assembly to be re-elected to the post twice since 1960 when Maharashtra was formed. After Bharde, Narwekar is the second member of the assembly to receive the honour," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.

12:57 PM

We stand for Syrian-led political process respecting aspirations of all sections of Syrian society, says MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs asserted that the Indian embassy in Damascus is in touch with the Indian community. 

12:52 PM

Monitoring situation in Syria in light of ongoing developments, says MEA

We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, the MEA stated today.