Former MLA Chunnilal Sahu resigns as vice-president of Chhattisgarh Congress, becoming the third member to do so after the party’s defeat in the assembly elections. Former legislator Mohit Kerkatta and senior Congress leader Mahant Ram Sundar Das have also resigned from the party. Kerkatta was denied a ticket to contest the 2023 elections, while...
Read More33 members from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha were suspended for disrupting parliamentary proceedings in one of the largest mass suspensions till date. A total of 80 MPs were suspended, with 64 suspended for the remainder of the winter session. The remaining MPs were suspended pending a report of the Privileges Committee....
Read MoreThe Enforcement Directorate on Monday summoned Delhi chief minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal for questioning in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam case.The agency has asked Kejriwal to appear before it on December 21.In November too, ED had summoned the Delhi chief minister in connection with the case. However, Kejriwal had skipped...
Read MoreVictims of online fraud in Pune have collectively lost Rs 41.3 crore between January and December 2 this year, according to a study by the city’s cyber crime police station. The study revealed that 76 FIRs were registered in the cyber crime police station, with additional FIRs registered in other police stations. The victims...
Read MoreAmid demands from European spirits and wine manufacturers to lower tariffs in India under the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), the Confederation of India Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has sought better market access for the Indian products into the European Union. The lobby group has pointed to “non-tariff barriers” such as its definition of...
Read MoreTwo government agencies, the National Crime Records Bureau and the ministry of road transport, have published data on the number of people killed in road crashes in 2022, showing a significant discrepancy of up to 42%. The reports differ in documenting pedestrian deaths, truck occupant fatalities, and deaths of occupants of cars, jeeps, and...
Read MoreNearly two years after announcing a merger plan, Zee Entertainment Enterprises has asked Sony Pictures Networks India (now known as Culver Max Entertainment) to push back a deadline – December 21, 2023 – to make their merger scheme effective, the company helmed by Punit Goenka said on Sunday. Sony is expected to review the...
Read MoreDespite significant contributions, Indian women, especially from marginalised communities, face disparities in remuneration compared to men. The gender pay gap reflects societal norms, biases, and cultural expectations. Bridging this gap requires policies. The CJI also expressed concern over disability becoming a barrier, denying access to public opportunities. The judiciary in Karnataka was lauded for...
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