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Ladakh Standoff: India, China may create buffer zone at PP-17A near Gogra post
The phased disengagement at PP-17A is likely to begin in next few days after the plan is ratified by the governments of the two countries, the Times of India reported quoting its sources. The two sides agreed on the disengagement plan during the 12th round of corps commander-level talks held on last Saturday. However, there is no immediate solution in sight to other friction points including PP-15.
BJP says Rahul is politicising rape & murder of Delhi minor girl
Addressing a press conference here, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "Yesterday, Rahul Gandhi tweeted that the daughter of Dalit is daughter of the country. There are no two opinions on this, she must get justice. But are the daughter of Dalits in Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh, who were subjected to heinous crimes, not daughters of this country."
Afghan Minister calls Jaishankar, seeks special UN Security session
Atmar emphasised the need to hold a special session of the UN Security Council on Afghanistan. India currently holds the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, a statement by Afghan Foreign Office said. Atmar discussed the unprecedented increase in the Taliban's brutal attacks on the Afghan people, which have resulted in the killing of scores of civilians and displacement of many thousands of others.
3 Bills passed in 45 minutes in RS on Wednesday
When the House met at 2 p.m. after adjournment, The Limited Liability Partnership Amendment, 2021 was passed in the Rajya Sabha in 24 minutes. Soon the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Amendment, 2021 was passed in 16 minutes and at 2.40 p.m. the Bill on Airport Economic Regulatory Authority of India was introduced and the House was adjourned till 2.56 p.m.
Oppn issues statement demanding discussion on Pegasus snooping issue
The statement reads: "The opposition parties stand firm and united on their demand for a discussion on the Pegasus issue in both the Houses, replied to by the Home Minister, as this has national security dimensions." The opposition has also unequivocally conveyed that 'the discussion on the farmers' issues and agitations arising from the three anti-farmers and black agri-laws should follow the discussion on Pegasus'.
Even with 50% of daily new Covid cases in Kerala, lockdown norms eased
The easing of the norms was on the cards as the traders' body was up in arms, and with the Onam season round the corner, it was the only way these traders could get the business started again. Announcing the revised lockdown norms, journalist turned State Minister of Health Veena George said the method of locking down was based on the test positivity rate .
India, China mulling withdrawal of troops from Gogra in Ladakh
The final decision on withdrawal of troops from Patrolling Point (PP) 17A in Gogra would be taken up by the top officials. Both the countries are also evaluating the interim arrangements suggested during the 12 rounds of Corp Commander-level meeting on July 31. On July 31, India and China military delegates deliberated for almost nine hours to resolve border crisis at Moldo in the Ladakh region.
ED arrests Gautam Thapar in money laundering case
An ED official related to probe said that the financial probe agency has arrested Thapar after carrying out searches at multiple locations in Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday night. The official said that Thapar will be produced before a court in Delhi later in the day.
Cyber, space threats require upgraded technological responses: Prez Kovind
He further stated that issues like climate change may have an impact on security preparedness. "All such issues influence the security calculus of the nation. You have to comprehend their implications so that you are better prepared to deal with them," he told the young student officers, including 30 from other countries who are also attending this course.
Govt demeaning democratic & parliamentary process: Kharge
Leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Last week, the BJP Government ramrodded 10 bills of national importance in 97 minutes. Parliament was condescendingly granted 9.7 minutes to reflect, deliberate on & pass each bill by the government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is consistently demeaning the democratic & parliamentary process."
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