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Lok Sabha clears Vande Mataram Bill as DMK joins debate, opposes it
In a politically significant contrast, the DMK opposed the bill and participated in the brief debate, while the rest of the Opposition continued its protest over the violence against students' issue, leaving the House with only three speakers, including two from the Tamil Nadu-based party and erstwhile ally of the Congress, before the legislation was approved by voice vote.
No peace at gunpoint: Govt faces opposition fire on Manipur in Lok Sabha
The BJP-led NDA government faced opposition in Lok Sabha over its handling of Manipur's ethnic violence. Opposition members argued for a political solution rather than enforcing peace at gunpoint. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claimed improvements in law and order, while opposition leaders pushed for Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to take decisive actions.
More than 100 dead in devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district
A devastating landslide in Kerala's Wayanad region resulted in 106 fatalities, with 100 individuals missing. Continuous heavy rains caused parts of hillocks to collapse, leading to flash floods. Rescue operations faced obstacles due to the swollen streams. Government leaders assured all possible help to the victims' families and coordinated relief efforts effectively.
Kerala landslides: At least 123 dead, over 100 missing
The landslide in Kerala's Wayanad claimed 123 lives and left many missing following continuous heavy rains. Rescue operations were hindered by difficult conditions, with Army and NDRF teams working tirelessly. Kerala's Chief Minister and central authorities coordinated relief efforts, with support offered by neighboring states. Victims are being treated in hospitals.
Parliament passes three bills on Jammu and Kashmir
Parliament passed a bill to include two groups, namely Gadda Brahmin, and Koli, in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Jammu and Kashmir. The approval was granted to the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, extending recognition to these communities as Scheduled Tribes. The Upper House also cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by voice vote.
Union ministers review schemes in Odisha, BJD slams Centre's 'inspector raj'
Nityananda Rai, Union Minister of State for Home, during a press meet in Cuttack, claimed that benefits of central schemes were not reaching common people, prompting BJD MLA Sashibhusan Behera to hit back, stating that the public was well aware of all that the state government had been doing for them and they won't accept anything that's not true.
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Govt in Rajya Sabha assures return of assets to Kashmiri migrants
Nityanand Rai said the state government has given jobs to 841 in 2020-21 and 1,264 in 2021-22. On the status of a development package announced in 2015 for the state, the minister said Rs 58,466 crore was approved.
176 attempts of infiltration in 2 years; 31 terrorists, 104 security men killed in JK
As many as 176 attempts were made to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border in the last two years in which 31 terrorists were killed, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Number of left-wing extremism districts down to 46; violence by 70%: Nityananda Rai
The incidents of LWE violence had reduced by 70% to 509 in 2021 compared with the 2018-19 period. The number of deaths due to LWE, too, was drastically down to 147 in 2021 from 1,005 in 2010, Rai said.
India better positioned in fight against COVID-19 but no space for complacency: Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan chaired the 16th meeting of the high-level group of ministers on COVID-19 which reviewed the containment strategies pertaining to the pandemic via video-conferencing here, the heath ministry said. The GOM was briefed about the latest status, response and management of COVID-19 in the country.
India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases on Saturday since it crossed 100 cases
The 13th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday.
COVID-19: Govt calls for invoking provisions of Epidemic Act; GOM reviews preparations
The identification of additional quarantine facilities, development of isolation wards, training of health workers and doctors are also being undertaken.
Assam NRC: Reprieve for excluded children if parents are in final list
The NRC exercise was carried out in Assam under the supervision of the Supreme Court and around 19 lakh people did not find themselves in the final list published in August 2019.
No government notification on 'national flower'
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified 'Tiger' and 'Peacock' as the 'national animal' and 'national bird' respectively, through notifications issued in 2011.
Home Minister Amit Shah reviews internal security
Amit Shah was received at the North Block office of the home ministry by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and other senior officials.
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