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Rajya Sabha clears Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges

Rajya Sabha clears Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges

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Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks in the Rajya Sabha on August 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sansad TV via ANI The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill even as the Opposition members walked out before the voting on the Bill. The Bill, passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 5, 2026), is a Money Bill, and the Upper House returned it to the Lower House after a discussion. The Bill increases the number of Supreme Court judges to 37 from the present strength of 34. The Bill replaces an Ordinance issued by the government in May. Opposition members questioned the “hurry” for bringing the Ordinance. “Why was this not brought as an Act straight to Parliament, have a debate and then amend it? Who would oppose? Nobody is opposing that judges should not be increased. But is it enough? Is it radical enough to change the situation in the country? Are 95,000 cases going to be decided because of these four judges?” asked …

UP has the highest number of traffic violations caught on e-challan: Centre

UP has the highest number of traffic violations caught on e-challan: Centre

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Uttar Pradesh is the state with the highest number of traffic violations caught via the e-challan system and also the one with the largest pool of unrecovered penalties in the country, the Parliament was told on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh has issued 20% of all e-challans issued in the country and when clubbed with Delhi, the two states account for over half of all unpaid traffic fines across states. (Representative Photo/Unsplash) In fact, Uttar Pradesh has issued 20% of all e-challans issued in the country and when clubbed with Delhi, the two states account for over half of all unpaid traffic fines across states. Between 2021 and 2026 (till July 30), Uttar Pradesh issued 78.9 million e-challans, followed by Tamil Nadu (63.7 million) and Delhi (47.1 million). Kerala stands fourth in the list with 45.8 million, while Gujarat, fifth, issued 19.9 million e-challans. Uttar Pradesh ( ₹113,315 crore, 25.60%) and Delhi ( ₹110,760 crore, 25.02%) are the only states to cross the ₹100,000 crore mark in unpaid dues. Tamil Nadu sits at a distant third with …

Only Modi can make India the world’s number one nation by 2047: CM Naidu

Only Modi can make India the world’s number one nation by 2047: CM Naidu

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PMO via PTI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday (August 1, 2026) endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, describing him as the only leader capable of making India the world’s number one nation by 2047. Mr. Naidu asked people to protect Mr. Modi’s leadership, and said those criticising him should reassess what they had contributed to the nation. Addressing a massive public gathering at the inauguration of the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Mr. Naidu said that India was at a crucial juncture, with the world moving from the Information Technology (IT) era to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era. While knowledge and technology were readily available, what the country needed was a strong leadership to harness them for national development, he said. “Democratic countries across the world are searching for new leaders. India …

Increase jobs for youth, not number of MPs in Parliament, Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray to Centre

Increase jobs for youth, not number of MPs in Parliament, Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray to Centre

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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the proposed delimitation bill, saying the government should focus on creating employment opportunities for young people instead of increasing the number of Members of Parliament (MP), reported the PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mammootty once cheekily told Kamal Haasan he would overtake his number of National Awards: ‘You are a man of your word’

Mammootty once cheekily told Kamal Haasan he would overtake his number of National Awards: ‘You are a man of your word’

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Malayalam superstar Mammootty won his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor on Saturday for his performance in the 2024 horror, Bramayugam. Tamil star Kamal Haasan didn’t just congratulate the Mollywood actor; he also reminded him of the cheeky remark he once had for him. (Also Read: 72nd National Film Awards full list of winners: Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Mammootty win big; as does Article 370) Kamal Haasan reminded Mammootty what he said after his National Film Award win. Kamal Haasan congratulates Mammootty in his style Congratulating Mammootty on winning his fourth National Award, Kamal reminded him that he had once said he would overtake him in terms of awards. “My dear @mammukka, Congratulations on your fourth National Award. You once promised me you would overtake me in the number of National Awards. As always, you are a man of your word! Here’s to many more accolades, my friend,” wrote Kamal. While technically Kamal has five National Awards, he has three Best Actor awards for his performances in Moondram Pirai (1982), Nayakan (1987), and Indian …

‘2+6 is equal to?’: PM Modi, Indonesian President dive into number 8. Here’s why

‘2+6 is equal to?’: PM Modi, Indonesian President dive into number 8. Here’s why

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After Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Tuesday that his lucky number was 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out the recurrence of the number in the Jakarta-New Delhi relationship. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during an Indian community event in Jakarta on Tuesday. (ANI ) Modi was speaking at a diaspora event during his visit to Indonesia. Before the Prime Minister took the stage, President Subianto addressed the crowd, telling them the importance of the number 8 in his life. “Destiny made me the eighth President of Indonesia. As you know, 8 is my lucky number. And actually, I keep finding the number 8 all through my career. I wanted to become the seventh President, but destiny made me the eighth,” Subianto told the gathering. When PM Modi took the stage, he tied the number 8 to India and Subianto. PM Narendra Modi on number 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi got deeper into number eight in a show of camaraderie with President Prabowo Subianto, pointing out more instances …

How does WhatsApp’s new username feature work? Here’s how you can chat without phone number

How does WhatsApp’s new username feature work? Here’s how you can chat without phone number

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WhatsApp users will soon have a new way to connect without revealing their phone numbers. Ahead of a broader update planned for later this year, the messaging platform has started rolling out username reservations, allowing people to claim a unique handle before the feature becomes widely available. The move marks one of WhatsApp’s biggest privacy-focused changes. (Pixabay) The move marks one of WhatsApp’s biggest privacy-focused changes, giving users the option to start conversations using a username instead of sharing their mobile number. The company announced the feature in an official blog post on Monday, saying the rollout will happen gradually over the coming months, according to a WhatsApp Users can reserve usernames WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve a username in advance so they have a better chance of securing the handle they want. The company said this early reservation process is necessary because the platform now has more than three billion users worldwide. Also read | WhatsApp to let users reserve usernames ahead of feature rollout; phone numbers can stay private The feature …

Number of patients in Bhiwandi food poisoning rises to 122

Number of patients in Bhiwandi food poisoning rises to 122

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The number of persons affected due to a suspected food poisoning incident in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district has risen to 122, officials said on Saturday (June 20, 2026). Resident Deputy Collector Sandeep Mane told PTI that 107 patients have been admitted to the government-run Indira Gandhi Memorial (IGM) Hospital in the locality, while 15 others are undergoing treatment at other medical facilities. According to the police, several customers who had eaten food items at a local establishment on June 17 experienced stomachache and diarrhoea the following day and had to be rushed to hospitals. “The civic corporation is taking action against the establishment at its level,” Mane said. Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation PRO Shrikant Pardeshi told PTI that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated action against the eatery. He said the civic body has also demolished the unauthorised portion of the establishment. Former Bhiwandi MP Suresh Mhatre, who visited IGM Hospital, told reporters that he would urge FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to take action against unauthorised food establishments in the area. The affected …

NCPI merger, NDA’s number game; another egg attack: TMC troubles see no end | The latest

NCPI merger, NDA’s number game; another egg attack: TMC troubles see no end | The latest

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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) identity crisis took a surprise turn on Sunday when 20 rebel MPs, led by Kakoli Ghosh, told speaker Om Birla that they have merged with a little-known Tripura-based party, strengthening the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and setting the stage for one of the biggest defections in India’s parliamentary history. A local youth (unseen) throws an egg on TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh who was leaving from the residence of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI video grab) At least 20 lawmakers of the TMC met Birla on Sunday and submitted a letter that said the rebel group had merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India or NCPI, which was formed in 2022 and fought its last election in 2023. The party currently doesn’t have a lawmaker anywhere in the country. According to a Lok Sabha functionary, Birla will now verify the signatures of 20 MPs before approving the merger. “We, 20 MPs, have now merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party and will work with the NDA under the …

Welcome To The Jungle’s trailer hits the bullseye; number 1 on IMDb’s list of most anticipated Indian films

Welcome To The Jungle’s trailer hits the bullseye; number 1 on IMDb’s list of most anticipated Indian films

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Welcome To The Jungle’s trailer was unveiled recently at a glittering event in Mumbai, with a jungle-themed decor in place. Attended by the massive star cast- Jacqueliene Fernandez, Disha Patani, Johnny Lever, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, and the leading man himself, Akshay Kumar, among others, the camaraderie between them was on full display. A still from the film. No wonder, then, that the off-screen chemistry they all share has converted into loads of fun on-screen too. The trailer has notched up 28 million views on YouTube within two days, and trending at number 1 on the video sharing platform. Not just this, the film is also officially number 1 on another list. Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is currently at the top of Top 10 most anticipated Indian films on IMDb. This is proof that there is massive interest among moviegoers. After all, WTTJ brings back the OG Akshay after he starred in the 2007 cult classic Welcome. The story revolves around mistaken identities. A struggling actor (played by Akshay) is shooting …