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It is my duty to inform House about voices coming in support of NJAC Bill: Law Minister
The Justice Minister said that many retired judges and Supreme Court Bar Association have given him in writing that the present Collegium system of appointment of judges is not correct, lacks transparency, and is not accountable. The 2014 NJAC Act was enacted by the Narendra Modi government but was later termed as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in October 2015
Farmers Protest on Delhi borders to be 'postponed' for now, but not ending yet: SKM
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday said that the farmer's protest has not yet ended, it has been just postponed for now. The SKM has also agreed to the draft proposal prepared by the Central government. The farmers' body is expected to make a major announcement on Thursday
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin
The Union Cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the department of Rural Development for continuation of PMAY-G beyond March 2021 wherein financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of the remaining 1.55 crore houses, as on March 31, 2021 under the scheme within total target of 2.95 crore houses.
3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter refused to surrender
"During the search operation, as the presence of terrorists got ascertained, they were given repeated opportunities to surrender; however, they fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party which was retaliated leading to an encounter," the police said. "In the ensuing encounter, three terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT (TRF) were killed and their bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter."
PM holds security meet after fatal chopper crash
During the meeting, it was decided that as a mark of respect, the government will announce national mourning on Thursday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and top military, security and intelligence officers were part of the meeting. Discussion was also held over selecting the next Chief of Defence Staff designate.
ED summons Jacqueline Fernandez again on Thursday
On Wednesday, Jacqueline appeared before the ED team to record her statement as witness in the case. This was the second round of questioning which she had faced. She came to MTNL building in Central Delhi where the ED has its office at around 11 a.m.. A woman official along with five other were present in the room where her statement was recorded.
Kashmiris prefer Kashmiriyat over radicalisation
Soon after the gun toting militants appeared in the streets of Kashmir in 1990 they carried out the selective killings of members of Kashmiri Pandit community leading to the forced exodus of the entire community from the Valley. These people left everything behind and are still living in exile. But a few members of the minority communities stayed behind and are still living in Kashmir.
Gen Rawat second top Army officer to die in Mi-17 crash
This was the first fatality of a top defence official in nearly three decades - and has curious coincidences with the previous incident. The previous incident of a senior Indian Army officer dying in a helicopter crash occurred in 1993 - and it also involved an Mi-17 helicopter, bad weather and the officer being accompanied by his wife. Eastern Command chief, Lt Gen Jameel Mahmood, died in a helicopter crash in May 1993, while on a visit to Sikkim.
Tejashwi Yadav to get engage tomorrow
Rashtriya Janta Dal's Political leader Tejashwi Yadav, is about to get engaged tomorrow, and eventually will get married soon. Engagement of the RJD leader is scheduled in Delhi, tomorrow. Moreover, who is the soulmate of Lalu Prasad Yadav's younger son, is still a mystery.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, among 13 killed in military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu
Four bodies have been recovered and three injured persons have been rescued from the IAF helicopter at the crash site in Tamil Nadu, news agency PTI reported quoting official sources.
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