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During his first speech as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi emphasized that minorities, including Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians, are integral to India’s identity and should not be targeted with violence and hatred. He accused the BJP of spreading fear among every section of society, particularly minority groups. Gandhi criticized the BJP for its divisive tactics and highlighted the contributions of minorities to the country, stating that they play a significant role in various aspects of Indian society. He also took aim at the government’s economic policies, blaming the flawed implementation of GST and demonetization for harming…

American right-wing populist ideologue and former White House adviser to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, went to a federal prison in the north-east of the United States on July 1, 2024, to begin serving his sentence for obstructing a parliamentary enquiry into the assault on the Capitol on 6 January 2021. (Image: AFP) Steve Bannon reported to prison to begin a sentence for contempt of Congress and defiance of a subpoena related to the January 6 Capitol attack. Steve Bannon, a right-wing figure and former advisor to Donald Trump, began a four-month prison sentence for defying a subpoena related to the…

Published By: Shankhyaneel Sarkar Last Updated: July 01, 2024, 21:32 IST Cincinnati, United States Five people were shot near the University of Cincinnati campus. Three of them died due to gunshot wounds. (Image: @chelseasicknews/X) Cops recovered multiple firearms at the crime scene and have detained two people. Five people were shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus early Monday, police said. Two people were taken into custody, including one of the wounded. “There were multiple firearms recovered at the crime scene and two subjects (one of which was also shot) are being detained at this time,” Cincinnati…

Curated By: Shankhyaneel Sarkar Last Updated: July 01, 2024, 20:44 IST Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) In a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is partially immune from prosecution for the official acts he had undertaken during his White House tenure. (Image: AP File Photo) The US Supreme Court ruled that former US president Donald Trump is partially immune from prosecution for ‘official actions’ taken while he was in the White House The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former US president Donald Trump is partially immune from prosecution for ‘official actions’ taken…

Tajimul being taken to police station; a video grab of the incident. (X) Tajimul Islam, known as JCB, was arrested after a video of him whipping a woman and a man went viral. Joseph Cyril Bamford, the founder of JCB, seems to have his legacy tarnished as Tajimul Islam, known as JCB in a different context, was arrested for his role in a disturbing incident captured on video. In North Dinajpur, West Bengal, a dispute resolution gathering turned chaotic when Tajimul presided as judge, leading to the public thrashing of a couple. WHY ‘JCB’? JCB’s brand name in India, associated…

The Evolution of Indian Legal Landscape: New Laws for a New Era India is on the brink of a transformative shift in its legal system with the introduction of three groundbreaking legislations: the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) in 2023. These laws will replace the age-old Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act on July 1, 2024, marking a significant change in India’s legal framework. Modernizing Colonial Laws The existing legal statutes, such as the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, were remnants of the British…

IOA Logo IOA Executive Council Members Decide Not to Accept Government Funds for Travel Abroad The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council members have decided not to accept dearness allowance for the Paris Olympics, which is higher than what athletes receive, citing concerns about their image. They declared their financial independence by stating that they do not rely on government funds for travel as they come from affluent backgrounds. The members were supposed to receive generous allowances, but the decision to decline them was made to rectify the perception that they were benefitting excessively. After a meeting, an EC member…

Last Updated: July 01, 2024, 13:32 IST Anurag Thakur congratulates Rahul Gandhi on becoming the Leader of Opposition. (Image: news18.com) Congratulating Rahul Gandhi on becoming LoP, Anurag Thakur said the new responsibility is Congress leader’s ‘agnipariksha’. BJP leader Anurag Thakur highlighted the economic achievements of the NDA government and remarked on Rahul Gandhi’s transition to Leader of the Opposition. Thakur noted the significance of the recent Lok Sabha elections and the role of the Opposition in upholding constitutional values. While acknowledging Gandhi’s new position, Thakur emphasized the importance of power with responsibility. He described this shift as an ‘agnipariksha’ for…

According to the new laws, judgment in criminal cases has to come within 45 days of completion of trial and charges must be framed within 60 days of first hearing. (Image for representation: Getty) The Impact of New Criminal Laws in India A recent clash between the BJP and opposition parties has arisen with the implementation of three new criminal laws in India. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram criticized the government, accusing them of rushing through the laws without proper debate. The BJP defended the new laws by quoting Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who hailed them as a…

The government also launched Professor Jayashankar Badi Bata program to increase the enrolment of students in government schools One teacher has been allotted for a school with a strength of 1 – 10 students. Two teachers for a school with 11 to 40 students and three teachers with 41 to 60 students in a school The government of Telangana is introducing a new policy to appoint one teacher for every government school with a strength of one to 10 students. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of education in these schools. In alignment with this policy, the state government…