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March 12, 2024

CAA BECOMES A REALITY JUST AHEAD OF POLLS

MZ Under the new law, applicants need to apply through a website indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in— for citizenship

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Ball set rolling for ECs' appointment by March 15

Even though there is confusion regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners, the appointment of the two new Election Commissioners will be announced by March 15, according to sources.

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PM takes a jibe at Cong as he throws open section of Dwarka e-way

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the Congress and said that the 'ghamandia' alliance are afraid of the pace at which development is being undertaken by the present government in the country.

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'Intake of nutrients suboptimal in North India'

Intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is suboptimal among the population in North India, according to a new study, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and protein consumption below the recommended dietary allowance.

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Agni-5 successfully flight tested

The director of 'Mission Divyastra' is a woman scientist.

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Scientist slits daughter's throat, kills self

In ghastly incident, a scientist at Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar slit his 8-year-old daughter's throat with a surgical blade on Sunday evening.

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SC orders SBI to disclose e-bond details to EC today

In a significant setback to the State Bank of India (SBI), the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed its plea for an extension of time and directed it to disclose the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission by the close of business hours on March 12.

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BJP Churu MP Rahul Kaswan joins Congress

Rahul Kaswan, Lok Sabha MP from Churu in Rajasthan, joins Congress on Monday, March 11, 2024, after resigning from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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CAA: OPPOSITION QUESTIONS TIMING OF CENTRE'S ANNOUNCEMENT

The Congress on Monday questioned the timing of the announcement to notify the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act that was passed by the Parliament in December 2019, just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

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CPI(M) politburo holds meeting to strategise on Lok Sabha polls

Day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeeled Trinamool Congress announced candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, dealing a blow to the possibility of alliance with the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a meeting at its party office in New Delhi on Monday.

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Congress' next list to unveil Rajasthan, MP, Delhi picks

It has been clarified from the second meeting of the Congress Central Election Committee yesterday that there is no pressure on the party’s senior leaders to contest elections.

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Plea in SC against appointment of new ECs as per 2023 law

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court, urging to halt the Centre from appointing new election commissioners as per the provisions of a 2023 law, which have been challenged in the apex court.

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Atishi directs CS to address 42 MLAs' DJB complaints

Water Minister Atishi on Monday sent Delhi Jal Board-related complaints from 42 MLAs to the chief secretary and instructed him to resolve all the issues by March 15, officials said.

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Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's anticipatory bail plea. He sought anticipatory bail in the Delhi Waqf Board Money Laundering case.

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HISTORIC MOMENT: PM MODI LAUNCHES 19KM ELEVATED DWARKA EXPRESSWAY

This development is expected to reduce the commute time between Dwarka and Gurgaon

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Delhi HC seeks police's response to Sharjeel Imam's bail plea

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of the city police regarding student activist Sharjeel Imam's plea for bail in connection with a 2020 communal riots case, involving allegations of sedition and unlawful activities.

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alone) may Expulsion from Lok Sabha: SC to hear Mahua Moitra's plea in May

The Supreme Court on Monday stated that it would schedule a hearing in May for TMC leader Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lok Sabha.

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NIA chargesheets top Maoist leader in Telangana

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted a top leader of the banned CPI (Maoist) terror outfit in a Telangana case relating to a conspiracy to promote left wing extremism (LWE) in the country.

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KAMAL HAASAN'S DECISION TO JOIN HANDS WITH DMK DRAWS FLAK

He will now be campaigning for the DMK for the elections and has an assured seat in the Rajya Sabha in 2025.

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SC to hear today 6 Himachal MLAs' plea challenging disqualification

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Tuesday (March 12) by six rebel Congress MLAs who cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, challenging their disqualification.

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Speculations rife on Ambedkar's exit

As the alliance talks continue between Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi's (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar and Maharashtra Vikas Agadhi (MVA) over seat sharing, there are indications from party insiders that the alliance talks are difficult to materialise due to number of conditions set by Ambedkar.

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PM Modi delivered on commitment, Amit Shah on CAA notification

With the Centre notifying the Citizenship (Amendment) Act Rules on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the notification will enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to acquire Indian citizenship and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has delivered on another commitment and realized the promise of the makers of the constitution to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians living in those countries.

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A guide to apply for citizenship under CAA

Those seeking Indian nationality under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 will become eligible to apply after spending at least 12 months in the country preceding the date of the application, according to the rules notified on Monday.

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CAA 'POLITICAL SHOW-OFF', SAYS TMC; MATUAS CELEBRATE

The Trinamool Congress today came out guns blazing against the Centre's notifying the Citizenship Amendment Act rules (CAA).

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Nominations submitted for UP Legislative Council

Nominations for all the 13 seats of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, with 10 from the BJP and 3 from the Samajwadi Party, have been submitted.

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SC rejects Maha govt's plea to stay Saibaba's acquittal

The Supreme Court declined a Maharashtra government's plea on Monday to stay the acquittal of former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba and others in the Maoist links case, stating that the Bombay High Court's decision vindicating them of the charges is \"prima facie well-reasoned.\"

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Study finds consuming excessive salt can cause hypertension, heart disease

Intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is suboptimal among the population in North India, according to a new study, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and protein consumption below the recommended dietary allowance.

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President Murmu gifts RuPay card to Mauritian counterpart

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met her Mauritian counterpart Prithvirajsing Roopun and held comprehensive discussions on ways to advance the long-standing and multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Mauritius.

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CAA MEANT TO TARGET ONLY MUSLIMS: OWAISI

IMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is meant to only target the Muslim section of society, adding that the legislation takes inspiration from the thoughts of Nathuram Godse, who was the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Petition Filed By Sangeeta Phogat, Others To Set Aside Executive Committee Poll | WFI Elections

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in the case Sangeeta Phogat & Ors.v. Union of India & Ors. observed and seek response from the Central Government on the petition moved by Wrestling Player Sangeeta Phogat and others to set aside the Wrestling Federation of India, WFI's executive committee election held in December 2023.

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DELHI HIGH COURT ISSUED SHOW CAUSE NOTICE FOR CONTEMPT; GO AIR RP UNABLE TO UNDERTAKE REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF LESSORS' AIRCRAFTS

The Delhi High Court in the case DAE (SY 22) 13 Ireland Designated Activity Company v.Go Airlines (India) Ltd. observed and has issued the show cause notice to the Resolution Professional, RP of crisis-hit Go Air as to why the contempt proceedings be not initiated against him.

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Supreme Court Slams SBI Over Non-Disclosure Of Electoral Bonds Details: Number 1 Bank In Country, We Expect You To Handle It

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has criticized the State Bank of India, SBI for its non-disclosure of electoral bonds details and put it on notice that contempt proceedings will be initiated if it fails to comply with the latest directions wherein mandating disclosure by March 12, 2024.

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Delhi High Court: Proceedings Initiated Under IBC Does Not Exclude Court Jurisdiction

The Delhi High Court in the case Godavari Projects (J.V) Vs Union of India observed and has held that the proceedings initiated under section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, IBC do not expressly exclude the jurisdiction of the court or authorities to entertain applications under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act or other proceedings initiated by the corporate debtor against another party.

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ISRAEL PREPARES FOR NEW GAZA PIER FOR DELIVERING AID

The Minister was briefed on the work undertaken to establish a naval pier and routes that will enable the distribution of aid to civilians.

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Balochistan CM announces 'general amnesty' for separatists

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti urged Baloch insurgents to quit violence and join mainstream politics, adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government will announce a \"general amnesty\" to resolve the issue through dialogue, The News International reported.

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Taliban's decrees on Afghan women cost over $1 billion annually

US special envoy for Afghan women, Rina Amiri, emphasised that the Taliban's restrictive decrees on women and girls in Afghanistan are costing the nation more than USD 1 billion annually, reported Khaama Press.

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South Korea on way to suspend licenses of 5,000 trainee doctors

The South Korean health ministry sent prior notices on Monday to suspend the medical licenses of around 5,000 trainee doctors who have defied an order to return to work and have been protesting against the government's proposal to increase medical school admissions, reported Yonhap News Agency.

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JOE BIDEN SAYS GAZA CRISIS IS 'FRONT OF MIND'

Biden vowed that the US is working non-stop to establish an immediate and sustained ceasefire for at least six weeks as part of a deal that releases hostages.

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Prince William attends BAFTA Film Awards 2024, Kate Middleton misses

Prince William arrived at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.

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Tibetans protest outside Chinese embassy

Members of the Tibetan diaspora, under the umbrella of Tibetan Community Organisation in Vienna, along with Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Groups (V-TAGS), Austria, staged a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Vienna on Sunday over the occupation of Tibet by China.

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US envoy Garcetti joins consular team to interview visa applicants

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Monday joined the Embassy's consular team to interview over 1,000 visitor visa applicants, according to a press release from the US Embassy.

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Hockey India announces 28-member core probable group for national camp

Hockey India (HI) on Monday announced a 28-member core probable group for the senior men's National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held from March 12 to 30 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

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In-form duo of Satwik and Chirag at fore front as Indians chase glory at All England

Hopes will be high on French Open champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to end India's 23-year-old title draught at the All England Championships as they lead the country's charge in the tournament, starting here on Tuesday.

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AUSTRALIA CLINCHES 2-0 SERIES SWEEP WITH THRILLING VICTORY OVER NZ

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey played a pivotal role, crafting an unbeaten 98 alongside Mitchell Marsh

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