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Amid opposition walkout, Rajya Sabha passes 3 bills on Monday
The Rajya Sabha returned The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 during which the opposition staged walkout from the house. The house also passed Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 for which the opposition moved a resolution to send it to the select committee but it was defeated as the government managed numbers in the house.
Delhi Airport adjudged 'Best Airport' in India, Central Asia
The 'Skytrax World Airport' awards are considered to be the most significant accolade for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. It is regarded as the quality benchmark for the world airport industry, assessing customer service and facilities across over 550 airports.
'Delhi HC at less than 50% in week': SC criticises Centre's appointment delays
A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hrishikesh Roy said: "We are facing the problem raised in these petitions on account of the recalcitrant attitude of the government in not appointing High Court Judges for years together even where the recommendations have been cleared by the Collegium.
PM Modi gives 5-point agenda for maritime security at UNSC
Chairing a high-level meeting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on "Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation" via video conferencing with several heads of States, he underlined a five-point agenda for the debate. He was the first Indian Prime Minister to preside over the UNSC Open Debate.
SC says judicial officers must feel safe, asks HC to monitor judge death probe
A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, and comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Surya Kant, told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, that: "There is nothing in the sealed cover. We wanted something concrete. Seizing of vehicle and arrest was done by the state police. Your people have not pointed out anything about motive and reason."
Alert in Punjab after 'tiffin bomb', grenades recovered
Director General of Police, Punjab, Dinkar Gupta said that following inputs regarding drone activity in the area, a massive combing operation was launched. During the search operation, the police team recovered a bag carrying a double-decker children's lunch box and other ammunition packed very meticulously in soft foam pouches.
Indian naval ships in Brunei to enhance ties in SE Asia
During the stay at Muara, the crew of both the ships will participate in various bilateral professional interactions with the Royal Brunei Navy. "The exercise will provide an opportunity to both the navies to enhance inter-operability, gain from best practices, and develop common understanding of procedures for maritime security Operations," the Indian Navy stated.
BJP leader, wife shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Anantnag
According to sources, terrorists barged inside the house of Ghulam Rasool Dar, who was also a 'Sarpanch' (Village Head), and fired indiscriminately critically injuring him and his wife. They were taken to a hospital where they were declared dead. Police personnel have reached the spot. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation has been launched to nab the terrorists.
Congress stages protest against suspension of Rahul's Twitter account
The key demand of the protest was the continuation and resumption of Rahul Gandhi's account. "At the times when people need support from government in various economic and social forms the Modi government instead of working and improving their poor management techniques is using cheap stunts against the opposition," alleged NSUI President Neeraj Kundan.
Punjab Police foil major terror attack ahead of Independence Day
State Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta told the media here that as per the past cross-border incidents the explosives could have been delivered via a drone from Pakistan. Five hand-grenades and 100 cartridges were found in a bag that contained the tiffin box in Daleke village on Saturday evening. "Subsequently the NSG (National Security Guard) was alerted and it reached the spot and started investigation," he said.
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