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Sukhbir Singh Badal ordered to clean toilet by Sikh religious body

Sukhbir Singh Badal ordered to clean toilet by Sikh religious body

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Image Source : PTI Former Punjab Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal The Akal Takht Jathedar on Monday held a meeting of the five ‘Singh Sahiban’ (Sikh clergy) to discuss matters related to former Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. The religious body pronounced punishment after Badal was declared a ‘tankhaiya’ — guilty of religious misconduct — by Sri Akal Takht Sahib and the Jathedars of the five Takhts. Sri Akal Takht Sahib ordered Badal and his companions to clean the bathroom for one hour and wash utensils at langer for one hour. Core committee members including Sukhbir Singh Badal and leaders who were Cabinet members in the year 2015 will clean the bathrooms from 12 noon to 1 pm on 3 December. After which they will take a bath and serve in the langar house. Later, Sri Sukhmani Sahib will have to be recited. Badal will sit outside Sri Darbar Sahib. He will have to wear a plaque around his neck declaring him a Tankhaiya. The resignations of the leaders who have given from …

IMD issues red alert for THIS state, predicts heavy rain – India TV

IMD issues red alert for THIS state, predicts heavy rain – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Cyclone Fengal causes flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rain in Kerala on Tuesday due to cyclone Fengal, currently positioned as a strong low-pressure area over northern Tamil Nadu. The IMD issued a warning of significant rainfall in the southern state. The system is expected to intensify as it moves towards the Arabian Sea, passing over northern Kerala and Karnataka by December 3, the IMD said. Light to moderate rain likely in Kerala The Weather Departement said Kerala is forecast to experience light to moderate rain across most regions on Monday, with isolated areas likely to receive very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. On Tuesday, heavy to very heavy rain is anticipated in the northern and central parts of the state.  Kerala may experience rains for next five days Intermittent light to moderate rain with occasional thunderstorms is expected to persist over the next five days, IMD said. Red alerts have been issued for five northern districts—Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram—on …

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough – India TV

Constitution debate to be held in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha in big Winter Session breakthrough – India TV

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Image Source : X Parliament The Constitution debate will be held in the Parliament, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters outside parliament on Monday. The Lok Sabha will conduct the debate on December 13 and 14, while the Rajya Sabha on 16 and 17. The development commenced after the government and opposition parties have come close to reaching an agreement to break the impasse in Parliament with a discussion on the Constitution to mark its 75th year of adoption likely to take place in the coming days. The Samajwadi Party may also be allowed to raise the Sambhal issue and the Trinamool Congress happenings in Bangladesh in the Lok Sabha, the sources said. “We are hopeful that Parliament will begin its work from Tuesday. Positive talks have happened,” a source said. However, there is little possibility of any specific discussion on the Adani issue, sources added, noting that opposition members may touch on it during other debates. The Congress has been persistent in raising the issue of the indictment of US prosecutors of Adani Group chairperson Gautam Adani and other company …

EAM Jaishankar to brief Lok Sabha on progress in relations with China – India TV

EAM Jaishankar to brief Lok Sabha on progress in relations with China – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Parliament Winter Session 2024 Parliament Winter Session 2024: Both the houses of the Parliament will resume today after four consecutive days of suspension of business and adjournment. The opposition MPs demanded discussion on various issues by sidelining the day business, stressing that the issues raised by them carried significance for the nation. This led to suspension of business. On the last meeting on November 29, the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected 17 adjournment notices, leading to uproar and slogan-shouting by opposition MPs. Dhankhar expressed concern over the use of Rule 267 as a tool for disruption and adjourned the session until December 2. Meanwhile, in the Lok Sabha, the session was adjourned until noon after protests by opposition members, including those from Congress and Samajwadi Party, who demanded discussions on the issues. Follow LIVE blog for latest updates on House proceedings Source link

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in Tamil Nadu, red alert for THIS state

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in Tamil Nadu, red alert for THIS state

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Image Source : PTI Disaster response force personnel remove uprooted trees from a road amid rain in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu As Cyclone Fengal weakens into deep depression, the intensity of rainfall and winds is likely to get reduced gradually. However, for upcoming few days, the rainfall situation are worth looking for. Primarily, the rainfalls will affect the peninsular India. In the latest weather update, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to very heavy rainfall in several regions. Accordingly, the yellow, orange and red alert have been issued. Regions with yellow alert  According to IMD, a yellow alert has been issued for Rayalseema and Coastal Karnataka. The weather department has predicted that light to moderate rainfall with heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely to lash the regions on Monday. Orange alert Meanwhile, the met department has issued orange alert for Fengal-hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal along with South Interior Karnataka. According to weather department update, the aforesaid regions are likely to witness light to moderate rains at many places with heavy to …

PM Modi calls for usage of AI technology to counter threats emanating from digital frauds – India TV

PM Modi calls for usage of AI technology to counter threats emanating from digital frauds – India TV

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Image Source : X Prime Minister Narendra Modi AT All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar. While addressing senior police officials, the prime minister expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. He also called for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the police constabulary and suggested that the police station be made the focal point for resource allocation. PM Modi noted that wide-ranging discussions had been held on national and international dimensions of security challenges and expressed satisfaction on the counter strategies that emerged during the conference, an official statement said. As a counter measure to the potential threats generated by digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, the prime minister called on the police leadership to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing …

Andhra Pradesh govt dissolves Waqf Board, cancels controversial GO-47 – India TV

Andhra Pradesh govt dissolves Waqf Board, cancels controversial GO-47 – India TV

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Image Source : FILE N. Chandrababu Naidu In a significant move, the government of Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has dissolved the state’s Wakf Board and withdrawn the controversial Government Order (GO) 47 issued during the previous administration. This decision was made in line with the directives of the state High Court, which had raised concerns about the appointment process for the Waqf Board. Minister Farooq’s statement on decision Speaking on the matter, the state’s Minister for Law and Minority Welfare, Mohammed Farooq, clarified that the current coalition government had decided to annul GO-47, which had been issued during the previous government’s tenure. The new GO, numbered 75, has now been issued by the Minority Welfare Department. Minister Farooq explained that the controversial appointments made under GO-47 had led to legal challenges, with several individuals approaching the state High Court. The court, in its interim order on November 1, 2023, had put a halt to the selection process for the Chairman of the Wakf Board, creating a legal vacuum and administrative …

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over decline in India’s GDP growth, calls for economic reforms – India TV

Rahul Gandhi slams govt over decline in India’s GDP growth, calls for economic reforms – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Rahul Gandhi Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed grave concern over India’s economic slowdown on Sunday, highlighting that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate has plummeted to its lowest in two years, standing at just 5.4 per cent. Gandhi attributed this downturn to an economy that, according to him, disproportionately benefits a small group of billionaires, while farmers, workers, the middle class, and the poor continue to face persistent economic hardships. In a tweet shared on X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi said, “The Indian economy cannot progress as long as its benefits are accruing only to a handful of billionaires, while the farmers, laborers, middle class, and the poor are struggling with various economic problems.” Rising inflation and declining purchasing power Gandhi pointed to several worrying indicators in the economy, particularly the rise in retail inflation, which has reached a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent. He noted that the prices of essential commodities like potatoes and onions have surged by nearly 50 per cent compared …

Vande Bharat Express train: Major update for passengers on Delhi-Patna route

Vande Bharat Express train: Major update for passengers on Delhi-Patna route

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Image Source : PTI Vande Bharat Express train Vande Bharat Express, India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train, is emerging as the first choice of travellers because of its excellent services and punctuality. The government arrested a special Vande Bharat Express train on the routes which are yet to get a dedicated Vande Bharat train. New Delhi-Patna route was one of them. However, in October, ahead of Bihar’s popular festival Chhath puja, Indian Railways arranged Vande Bharat Express train for Patna from New Delhi. New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express services commenced on October 30, with subsequent trips scheduled on November 1, 3 and 6. Indian Railways also arrenged the returning services on November 2, 4 and 7. Subsequently, it became the longest Vande Bharat route.  Latest update on New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express services  The latest update for travellers on this route is that New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express services have been extended till December 5. Earlier, Indian Railways had decided to operate train number 02252/02251 New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat Express Special Train for 4 trips in …

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

CM Bhagwant Mann reaffirms commitment to empowerment, recites Sant Ram Udasi’s poem at PAU youth festival – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Bhagwant Mann Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated his commitment to making the youth an active partner in the socio-economic progress of the state during his address at the inter-zonal youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Sunday. Speaking to a large gathering of students, faculty, and other attendees, Mann emphasisCM Bhagwant Singh Mann during Zonal youth festival at PAU, Ludhiana.ed that the state government is dedicated to nurturing the potential of the youth and ensuring their active involvement in the state’s growth. He noted that the youth of Punjab have inherent qualities that, when properly guided and utilised, can enable them to excel in various fields. “Students and youth are like planes, and our government will provide them with the launchpad they need to soar to new heights,” CM Mann said, adding that he would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the youth of Punjab achieve their goals. He encouraged the young audience to aim high and focus on carving an identity for themselves in society, …