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Capital punishment for Mob lynching under BNS Bill
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill in Lok Sabha under which crime of rape and mob lynching can lead to capital punishment, from 7 years of jail to death penalty. It is introduced to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Punjab RS MP demands for Kashmiri sikhs reservation in J-K assembly
Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh requested a memorandum in Rajya Sabha to Prime Minister Modi demanding at least two seats for Kashmiri sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and grant minority status to sikhs. In his letter he highlighted the suffering of sikh minority that has gone unnoticed for years.
For first time, marrying a woman after concealing identity to be crime under proposed law: Amit Shah
Marrying a woman by concealing identity or having intercourse under false promise of marriage, promotion and employment will be treated as crime for the first time under the proposed law that will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday. Introducing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill, which will replace the IPC of 1860, Shah said a special focus has been given to provisions related to crimes against women. (PTI)
Fake international call centre busted, Hyderabad
A 2-year-old international call centre in Hyderabad is raided by the police after an investigation. Around 115 people have been arrested who used to target US clients by impersonating executives of an e-commerce giant, according to Cyberabad Police.
Land record digitization ushering in revolution in villages: Union Minister
More than 94 percent of village land, which is 5300, has been recorded digitally in official records, according to Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh addressed in an event of the Department of Land Resources. As per the reports, around 9 crore land have been assigned an identification number as Unique Land Parcel Identification Number.
Independence Day: Red Fort, surrounding areas beautified, 10,000 security personnel to be deployed
Ahead of Independence day, the capital, Delhi is being deployed by almost 1000 facial recognition cameras and video analytic systems along with 10,000 security personnel around Red Fort and Gyan Path.
Monsoon session ends, 45 percent productivity in LS
The monsoon session of parliament ends on Friday and as reported by the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, the total productivity of Lok Sabha has been only 45 percent, on the other hand, Rajya Sabha held 63 percent productivity. The total days of sitting was 23.
Industrial production rises 3.7 pc in June: NSO
India’s industrial production rose by 3.7 per cent in June, according to the official data released on Friday. Factory output measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 12.6 per cent in June 2022. The data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that the manufacturing sector’s output increased by 3.1 per cent in June 2023. (PTI) (READ MORE)
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Sant Ravidas temple, MP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, will lay the foundation stone for a Rs 100-crore temple dedicated to 14th century mystic poet and social reformer Sant Ravidas in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, where he will also address a public meeting, a state BJP minister said on Friday.
24 students of MCD school fall sick due to gas leak in Naraina
In an alleged “gas leak” case in Naraina, Delhi, 24 students of a MCD school, Nigam Pratibha Vidyalaya, Inderpuri, fell ill and are hospitalized in RML Hospital and Acharya Shree Bhikshu Hospital.
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Manipur
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha during now-defated no-confidence motion, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took a sharp swipe at him saying that Manipur is burning and the Prime Minister is not ding anything. Addressing media in New Delhi on Friday, Gandhi said that PM has multiple instruments and if he can stop the violence in Manipur. The Wayanad lawmaker said that PM is not doing anything, ‘he is laughing…’ (READ MORE)
Notorious drug peddler detained in J-K
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Kashmir Police detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1988 (PIT NDPS Act). “Acting tough against the drug dealers/peddlers to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society by taking stringent action against them who pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of the people, ANTF Kashmir detained a notorious drug peddler under PIT NDPS Act,” the ANTF said in a statement. (ANI)
Virat Kohli earns Rs 14 crore from each Instagram post
India’s star cricketer Virat Kohli earns Rs 14 crore for a single Instagram post, a latest report says. According to a report by Hopper HQ, Kohli is the only Indian on the list. In the global rankings of the Instagram earnings, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo holds the top spot. On number 2 is his arch-rival Lionel Messi. On number 3 comes Selena Gomez.
Animals used for Char Dham yatra gets better facility
Animals like horses and mules, used as a vehicle for Char Dham yatras route of Kedarnath and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand will be provided with better facilities like provision of hot drinking water and compulsory rest at night. The verdict was given by Nainital High Court in response to a public interest litigation (PIL).
UN requests a meeting on North Korea rights violations and missile program
The United Nation, a global organisation, has requested a public meeting to discuss North Korea’s human rights record and how it relates to global peace and security, according to Voice of America (VOA). It is the first time the UN is conducting a public meeting on North Korea since 2017.
Rain damage to grains in China comes amid tight world supplies
Floods have damaged corn and rice crops in China’s key northern grain-producing belt, traders and analysts said, with more rain in the forecast as another typhoon approaches, threatening to add to global food inflation pressures. The hit to China’s cereal crops – the full extent of which is not yet clear – comes as consumers worldwide face tightening food supplies amid India’s ban on rice exports last month and disruptions in Black Sea grain shipments caused by the war in Ukraine. (Reuters)
Jadavpur University student ends life by suicide
Swapnodeep Kundu, a first-year student at prestigious Jadavpur University allegedly died by suicide, a TOI report said on Friday. Kundu’s parents have alleged that their son was a victim of brutal ragging. While the police said that the 18-year-old jumped off from the terrace of the hostel, Kundu’s father said that he had called his mother two days back and pleaded her to take him back home. A social media post by a fresher also corroborate the ragging allegations. The university has formed panel to look into the events leading up to the tragedy.
Adani group units in talks to tap local bond market -sources
Two units of Adani group are in talks with merchant bankers to raise as much as 15 billion rupees ($181 million) each through local currency bonds as part of the ports-to-power conglomerate’s aim to raise 100 billion rupees this financial year, a company official and three bankers said. The plans are part of the Adani group’s tentative return to the local bond markets after a hiatus since January when U.S. short-seller Hindenberg Research raised governance concerns that led to a selloff in the group companies’ stocks. The group has denied these allegations. (Reuters)
Delhi HC issues notice to Newsclick, its director on ED plea seeking vacation of order granting ‘interim protection’
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to PPK Newsclick Studio Private Limited, which owns the news portal NewsClick, and its company director Prabir Purkayastha on Enforcement Directorate (ED) plea seeking direction to vacate its interim order asking the agency to not take any coercive action against them. The ED in its fresh application stated that this is a case of grave criminal conspiracy for paid news. Noting the submission, the bench of Justice Saurabh Benrajee sought a reponse from the news portal and its director Purkayastha, and listed the matter for hearing in September. (ANI)
Top Noida school’s website hacked
The website of a prominent private school in Noida was purportedly hacked on Thursday by an unknown group identifying itself as “Muslim hackers from Bangladesh”. “When liberty is at risk, expect us,” read a line from a message visible on the homepage of the website. The matter came to light late in the night, with the police saying they were yet to receive any complaint in this regard. (PTI)
BCCI’s earnings revealed
The Centre has said that it is aware about the earning of BCCI, the wealthiest cricket board in the world. replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, MoS (finance) Pankaj Chaudhary said that the Centre is aware about BCCI’s income, which is largely coming from sale of media rights and sponsorships. In the last five fiscals, the BCCI earned staggering Rs 27,411 crore, the Centre told the Upper House.
Russia launches Luna-25 into space
Russia on Friday marked its reentry into the space exploration sector as it successfully launched Luna-25 into the space on Friday. This is the first lunar mission by Russia in last 47 years! Luna-25 mission is scheduled to make a soft landing on south pole of Moon. This region is supposed to have pockets of water ice. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3, which is also on its way for same destination, congratulated Luna -25 for successful launch.
Uttarakhand braces for more rains
The India Meteorological Department has once again issued a ‘red alert’ for several districts of Uttarakhand. The IMD says that for next 72 hours, the state will witness very heavy rainfall and landslides. The state police have also warned people of not venturing out unless absolutely necessary. The thunderstorm forecast comes at a time when Uttarakhand is already facing severe waterlogging and sudden rise in river levels.
Maui wildfire death toll rises to 53
The devastating wildfire in Hawaii’s Maui has claimed 53 lives so far. Local officials say that the toll is Liley to go up as the assess the extent of the damages. In Lahania, over 1,000 homes were burnt to ashes in the inferno, a Reuters report said.
Intrusion bid thwarted in Punjab
A Border Security Forces team successfully thwarted an intrusion bid by an alleged Pakistani national along the International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran on Friday. The intruder was shot dead after the Indian troops noticed suspicious movement in the border area, a PTI report said.