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December 21, 2023 5:05 PM

Lok Sabha passes Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners

The Lok Sabha on Thursday approved the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. This Bill replaces the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Com...

December 21, 2023 3:56 PM

India aims to reduce coal import for power sector to 2% by 2025, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Wednesday that India's coal import for the power sector is projected to decrease to 2% by 2025, owing to a significant rise in domestic coal production. Joshi indicated ...

December 21, 2023 5:59 PM

Rajya Sabha approves Telecom Bill 2023, prioritizing user protection and structural reforms

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday approved the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, signaling the government’s commitment to structural reforms in the telecom sector. The Bill had already passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The primary aim of the Bill is to ...

December 21, 2023 3:09 PM

Defence ministry inks Rs.1614 crore deal with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders for 6 offshore patrol vessels

In a significant stride towards fortifying the nation's maritime defense, the Ministry of Defence has inked a pivotal contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai. The deal, finalised on December 20, 2023, marks the procurement of...

December 21, 2023 2:36 PM

India reiterates unwavering commitment to Afghan people at UNSC

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has emphasized India's "unwavering commitment" to the people of Afghanistan during her address to the UNSC regarding the ongoing situation in the country. Kamboj voiced her co...

December 21, 2023 1:38 PM

China’s cold snap reaches Shanghai with chilliest year-end in 40 years

Shanghai is currently witnessing its coldest December period in forty years as the Chinese financial hub faced weather warnings of low temperatures and strong winds on Thursday, marking the onset of a prolonged cold spell. According to the Shanghai ...

December 21, 2023 12:46 PM

India-Thailand maritime collaboration takes center stage with INS Kadmatt’s Bangkok visit

In a move to bolster maritime cooperation between India and Thailand, the Indian Navy's INS Kadmatt arrived at Bangkok on December 19 as part of its Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. The visit aims to e...

December 21, 2023 12:35 PM

India leads G20 sustainability agenda with release of key climate report

Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Wednesday released a G20 report titled ‘A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy’ in New Delhi. The comprehensive report, a result of the G20 internatio...

December 21, 2023 12:13 PM

Lok Sabha passes criminal code reforms, replacing British-era criminal laws

Three new criminal code bills, focusing on justice rather than punishment, were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted their significant impact on the criminal justice system, emphasizing a shift towards a mor...

December 21, 2023 1:42 PM

Nawaz Sharif acknowledges India’s progress, reflects on Pakistan’s challenges

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once again acknowledged India's progress and global advancements, drawing a stark contrast with Pakistan's ongoing challenges. Speaking to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) members in Islamabad, Sharif l...