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“Ridiculous, unacceptable”, says Dhankhar after TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee mimics Rajya Sabha Chairman

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NEW DELHI: During a protest in the Parliament grounds on Tuesday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his disapproval of Trinamool Congress suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee's impersonation of him, calling it "ridiculous" and "unacceptable." Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress, was seen filming the Trinamool MP with his phone while Kalyan Banerjee, along with other suspended MPs, were seen imitating the Vice President during the protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar. Following the adjournment of the House, Dhankhar noted the incident and stated, "Office of Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Office of Speaker is very different." The House reconvened at noon. Political parties will inevitably cross paths and engage in exchanges, but picture a senior party leader video graphing a member of the opposition party.imitation of the speaker and the chairman. How absurd, how deplorable, and how inappropriate." He subsequently adjourned the House until 2:00 PM. A protest was held this morning in front of the Gandhi statue on the grounds of Parliament by the suspended members of parliament from the INDIA bloc parties. Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, joined the suspended lawmakers as they chanted anti-Center slogans. At Parliament's Makar Dwar, the suspended members also staged anti-government demonstrations. The demonstrations took place the day after 78 opposition MPs from both houses were suspended for the duration of the current "Winter Session" for causing a commotion and interfering with both House sessions in order to press their demand that Amit Shah make a statement regarding the incident involving the breach of Parliament security. The 13 members who had been removed earlier and the suspensions made up the largest group of members ever removed from the Indian Parliament. Following a fracas over the Opposition's demand for a statement from Union Minister Amit Shah regarding the incident involving the breach of Parliament security, 78 MPs—33 from the Lok Sabha and 45 from the Rajya Sabha—were suspended on Monday. This brings the total number of lawmakers suspended for the duration of the current Winter Session to 92.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal, and Randeep Singh Surjewala were among the 34 opposition Rajya Sabha MPs who were suspended for the remainder of the "Winter Session." It was reported that eleven other MPs had engaged in "misconduct," and the Privileges Committee was asked to provide an update in three months. The members will remain suspended until the panel produces a report. Because of their "misconduct" and disobedience to the Chair's directives, the opposition Members of Parliament were suspended for the balance of the Winter Session. 34 Rajya Sabha MPs from the opposition, including Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal, and Randeep…

Opposition’s Goal Is To Throw Out Our Govt, Govt’s Goal Is India’s Bright Future: Modi

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NEW DELHI, Dec 19: The opposition parties' protests in Parliament have angered Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said on Tuesday that their actions will guarantee that their numbers decline further in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections while the BJP gains ground. In his remarks to the BJP Parliamentary Party, Modi also voiced alarm over "attempts" to downplay the security breach in Parliament, calling them just as concerning as the actual incident, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Congress party, recently attributed the Parliament breach on December 13—which occurred when two protestors leaped into the lower house chamber and opened smoke cans—to rising unemployment and prices.According to the prime minister, everyone who upholds democracy and democratic principles ought to have denounced the events as a whole. As per BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, "How can a party believing in democratic values overtly or covertly justify it?" he stated. The prime minister asked BJP members to exercise restraint and adhere to democratic norms, stating that opposition parties are shaken by their defeat in the most recent assembly elections and are disrupting Parliament in frustration.While the bloc parties in India are gathering on Tuesday to plan how to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Modi stated that while their objective is to overthrow his government, his government's objective is to secure a prosperous future for the nation. After the meeting, he suggested that BJP MPs travel to border villages. [caption id="attachment_7486" align="alignnone" width="300"] Opposition’s Goal Is To Throw Out Our Govt, Govt’s Goal Is India’s Bright Future: Modi[/caption]

9 Rohingyas, One Bangladeshi National Booked For Illegally Staying In Doda

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JAMMU, Dec 19: Police said on Tuesday that as part of a special effort to monitor the activities of foreign nationals, they have filed three First Information Reports (FIRs) against nine Rohingyas and one Bangladeshi national for obtaining Indian identity documents—such as domicile certificates, Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards, PAN cards, and so on—illegally and for residing in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police provided details, saying that following a thorough and discrete investigation into the illegal stays of foreigners (Bangladesh and Rohingyas) at different points in this district, a case has been filed under applicable legal provisions against the accused individuals, who are all residents of Myanmar and include Raheela Begum, Shakeela Begum, Jahan Ara, Meem Bano, and Muskan Banoo.Similar to this, a case against Rohingyas and their facilitators—Zavaira Begum, Shabnam Begum, Noor Bhar, and Zeenat Begum—all Myanmar residents, has been filed at the Gandoh police station in accordance with pertinent legal provisions. "After a thorough investigation, it was determined that these Rohingyas had entered the Doda district and had obtained Indian identity documents illegally in order to reveal their identity as long-term residents of the Doda district," the police stated. Additionally, a case has been filed against Nusrat Jahan, a resident of Dhaka who is of Bangladeshi nationality, and her accomplices for obtaining Indian identity documents and overstaying or violating visa regulations. "Police carried out house searches as part of an ongoing investigation and found incriminating materials, which are seized as evidence," the police stated.It is important to note that an investigation into each of these cases has been started in order to identify the government workers and facilitators who gave these foreigners Indian identity documents and other assistance so that those responsible could be held accountable. [caption id="attachment_7483" align="alignnone" width="300"] 9 Rohingyas, One Bangladeshi National Booked For Illegally Staying In Doda[/caption]

Kashmir shivers as night temp falls again

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SRINAGAR: Tuesday was the coldest night of the season in several parts of South Kashmir as temperatures dropped sharply throughout the area. All of these stations have once again recorded sub-zero temperatures, following an improvement in nighttime temperatures brought on by snowfall. The coldest night of the season was recorded at minus 4.2 degrees Celsius in Qazigund, South Kashmir, and 6.9 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam, South Kashmir. The capital of Jammu and Kashmir during the summer, Srinagar, recorded a low of minus 3.7 degrees Celsius. A low of minus 6.6 degrees Celsius has been recorded at the well-known ski resort of Gulmarg. Kokernag recorded a low of minus 3.1 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded a low of minus 3.8 degrees. [caption id="attachment_7480" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kashmir shivers as night temp falls again[/caption]

FIRs lodged against those providing shelter to Rohingyas in Jammu

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JAMMU: According to police, seven FIRs have been filed at various police stations in this city against individuals who are allegedly involved in giving Rohingyas shelter and government benefits. This was announced on Tuesday. A police spokesperson stated that after searches at various locations in the Jammu district, the police stations Satwari, Trikuta Nagar, Bagh-e-Bahu, Channi Himmat, Nowabad, Domana, and Nagrota received the filed complaints. According to the official, formal complaints have been filed against individuals who are alleged to have given refuge to foreign nationals and assisted them in obtaining government assistance. According to the spokesperson, searches were carried out in front of magistrates at the facilitators' homes as well as at various locations where the Rohingyas are housed. The official claimed that during searches, unlawfully obtained Indian documents were found, including bank records, PAN cards, and Adhaar cards, among other pieces of evidence. "An investigation has begun, and more information will be released later. All such defaulters will face severe consequences in the future, the spokesperson declared. Following the discovery of unlawfully obtained documents, such as Adhaar cards, during a crackdown against Rohingyas in the district, police in the Kishtwar district filed a case the previous day. At police station Dachhan, the case was filed under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 467 (forgery of important documents), 468 (forgery with the intent to deceive), 471 (using a forged document as genuine), and 420 (cheating). The Rohingyas are a Muslim minority from Myanmar who speak Bengali dialect. Many Rohingyas fled persecution in their home country and sought safety in Jammu and other parts of India by entering the nation illegally through Bangladesh. Government data indicates that over 13,700 foreigners, comprising of Rohingya Muslims and citizens of Bangladesh, have made their home in Jammu and other districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Between 2008 and 2016, the number of foreigners in these areas increased by more than 6,000. During a verification drive earlier in March 2021, police discovered over 250 Rohingyas—including women and children—living illegally in Jammu city. They were then placed in a holding centre inside Sub-jail Kathua. [caption id="attachment_7477" align="alignnone" width="300"] FIRs lodged against those providing shelter to Rohingyas in Jammu[/caption]

Terrorism considered ‘dirty word’ in J&K: CRPF

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SRINAGAR: According to a senior CRPF officer, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is now viewed as a "dirty word" rather than a current fashion. "The most important thing for us to realise is that, in the current context, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is a dirty word; it is no longer trendy. ADG Nalin Prabhat of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) told reporters at Shopian that's why "they (terrorists) will be finished." According to the senior official, the moment a terrorist joins a terror group, he signs his own death warrant. "Anyone who joins a terrorist organisation or turns terrorist signs their own death warrant. The nation, the people, and God are all with us, so they (the terrorists) will perish," he continued.No matter how many ultras were active, according to Prabhat, they would all suffer the same fate. "How is the number of them relevant? Any number of them—two, twenty, or fifty—will be squandered. An icon cannot be a terrorist. The real icons are the children who grow up to be athletes, physicians, and engineers," he continued. [caption id="attachment_7474" align="alignnone" width="300"] Terrorism considered 'dirty word' in J&K: CRPF[/caption]

CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues

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JAMMU: In a session held here today, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo oversaw a discussion with representatives and attendees from several Trade Bodies and Industry Associations in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary of Finance, Commissioner Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, MD JKTPO, MD Handloom & Handicrafts, MD SIDCO, MD SICOP, MD AGRO, and other important stakeholders were also present at the interaction. Heads and delegates from various trade bodies and business associations addressed the Chief Secretary on a range of topics throughout the conversation. A number of topics were covered, including the extension of lease agreements, validity periods, GST revisions, power amnesty, turn-over incentives, marketing of tourist destinations in Jammu Division, incentives for local industries, guaranteeing a steady supply of electricity, the timely disposal of NoCs, the development of industrial estates with infrastructure, export-focused incentives for the handicraft sector, skill development, and the complete operationalization of the single window mechanism. The creation of a project clearance committee and the status of pending environmental permits for mining were also discussed.Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo listened to the concerns expressed by the representatives and gave them assurances that all issues discussed would be promptly resolved within a set time frame. The representatives also made insightful recommendations and suggested actions regarding various difficulties faced by the industry and trade in the Union Territory. He thanked them for their insightful comments and expressed hope that the meeting would provide a useful forum for resolving problems and overcoming any obstacles that the trade and industry stakeholders may encounter. [caption id="attachment_7471" align="alignnone" width="300"] CS addresses Trade bodies, Industry Associations, assures timely resolutions of issues[/caption]

ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case

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NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning on December 21, marking a significant development in the Delhi liquor policy case. This is the AAP supremo's second summons in relation to the case. The investigation team had previously called the chief minister of Delhi on November 2. He had, however, ignored the summons, citing obligations to governance and elections. Kejriwal responded to the previous ED summons by stating that it seemed to be "a fishing and roving inquiry" and did not specify in what capacity he is being called.The ED summons was deemed "illegal and politically motivated" by his Aam Aadmi Party, which also demanded that it be revoked right away. The AAP claimed that the BJP, which controls the federal government, gave the order for Kejriwal to receive an ED summons. This would be Kejriwal's second appearance before the ED, where he would be questioned by a central probe agency. In relation to the now-canceled Delhi excise policy, Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for approximately nine hours on April 16. The first prominent AAP figure to be detained by the CBI was Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. The charges stemmed from alleged irregularities in the formulation and execution of the liquor policy, which was later rescinded due to accusations of collusion by the opposition. [caption id="attachment_7468" align="alignnone" width="300"] ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy case[/caption]

Back-to-back 5 earthquakes strike J&K and Ladakh

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JAMMU: Within an hour on Monday, five consecutive moderate-intensity earthquakes struck Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, according to officials. There were no reports of fatalities or property damage. According to the National Centre for Seismology, which keeps track of earthquake activity throughout the nation, at approximately 3:48 PM, J&K and Ladakh were struck by the first earthquake, which had a Richter Scale magnitude of 5.5. The location of the earthquake was 33.41 latitude, 76.70 longitude. Its centre was 10 kilometres below the surface in the Kargil area of Ladakh's union territory. Thirteen minutes later, the area was struck by another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8, again with its epicentre in Kargil.Ten kilometres below the surface was the epicentre. A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter Scale occurred about the same time, with its epicentre in the Kishtwar region of J&K. At approximately 4:18 p.m., J&K was struck by the fourth earthquake, which had an epicentre in Kishtwar and a Richter Scale of 3.6. "Earthquake of Magnitude:3.6, Occurred on 18-12-2023, 16:18:08 IST, Lat: 33.37 & Long: 76.57, Depth: 10 Km, Region: Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir," the NCS stated in a post on X regarding the fourth earthquake. At 4:44 p.m., a 3.4-magnitude earthquake with its epicentre at Kargil shook the Union territories. [caption id="attachment_7465" align="alignnone" width="300"] Back-to-back 5 earthquakes strike J&K and Ladakh[/caption]

Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee’s report received

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NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended 45 opposition MPs for their "misconduct" during House proceedings, marking the largest action in the House's history in a single day. Of the 45 MPs on suspension, 34 will remain so until the end of the Winter Session, which ends on December 22, and 11 will remain so until the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Privileges' reports are received. "This is the biggest ever suspension in the history of Rajya Sabha, when 45 legislators were suspended in a day," according to Rajya Sabha Secretariat sources.Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, Jairam Ramesh, Amee Yajnik, Naranbhai J. Rathwa, Syed Nasir Hussain, Phulo Devi Netam, Shaktisinh Gohil, KC Venugopal, Rajani Ashokrao Patil, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi, and Randeep Singh Surjewala; TMC members Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Mohammed Nadimul Haque, Abir Ranjan Biswas, Santanu Sen, Mausam Noor, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Samirul Islam; and DMK member M Shanmugam are among those suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session. The following people are in the list: N R Elango, Kanimozhi NVN Somu and R Girirajan; Manoj Kumar Jha and Faiyaz Ahmad of Rashtriya Janata Dal; V Sivadasan of CPI (M); Ram Nath Thakur and Aneel Prasad Hegde of JDU; Vandana Chavan of NCP; Ram Gopal Yadav and Javed Ali Khan of Samajwadi Party; Mahua Maji of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha; Kerala Congress (M) MP Jose K Mani; and Independent legislator Ajit Kumar Bhuyan.In addition, Congrrss's Jebi Mather Hisham, L Hanumanthaiah, Neeraj Dangi, Rajmani Patel, Kumar Ketkar, and G C Chandrashekhar, CPI's Binoy Viswam and Sandosh Kumar P, DMK's M Mohamed Abdulla, and CPI (M) lawmakers John Brittas and AA Rahim are among the 11 MPs whose names were suspended and forwarded to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges. During this Winter Session of the Parliament, 46 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended in total. Derek O'Brien of TMC was placed on suspension last week and had his name forwarded to the Committee on Privileges. Those names referred to the Privileges Committee will remain on hold until the panel submits its report to the House; the committee has been asked to provide a report in three months. Following the suspension of 33 Lok Sabha members for "misconduct" for the duration of the monsoon session, the Rajya Sabha took new action just hours later. The Chairman asked the suspended members to vacate the precincts after the House adopted the motion for suspension. The House was then adjourned for the day by him. Piyush Goyal, the leader of the Rajya Sabha, made the motion to suspend the MPs. The Rajya Sabha convened at 4.30 pm after several adjournments during the morning. The disruption of proceedings was caused by the MPs' trooping into the House well and their persistent sloganeering. Shortly after, the suspension was declared. [caption id="attachment_7462" align="alignnone" width="300"] Biggest ever: Rajya Sabha suspends 45 MPs in a day; 11 until privilege committee's report…

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