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Mamata Banerjee can't hide her criminal intent behind new anti-rape Bill, says Amit Malviya
Basically, the Aparajita Bill pressed to bring reforms and additional laws related to rape and sexual offences for giving further protection to women and children in view of the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Bill would amend the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Its aim is to extend punishment and provide a framework for speedy investigation and trial of heinous crimes against women and children in West Bengal.
PM Modi Visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei
Currently on a two-nation tour, Modi received a warm welcome at the mosque by Minister of Religious Affairs Pehin Dato Ustaz Awang Badaruddin and Minister of Health Mohammad Isham. He was taken through a video presentation on the history of the mosque.
K'taka CM Siddaramaiah Affirms Loyalty, Says He Will Abide by High Command's Decision on Leadership Change
Reacting to the statement of former minister and senior leader R.V. Deshpande that he is ready to take over the Chief Minister's post in case of replacement, CM Siddaramaiah said, "How will the CM be made? Party MLAs and high command will decide in this regard. Whatever decision they take, I will abide by it."
Himachal's Congress Government Struggles to Pay Salaries and Pensions
Employee leaders termed it for the first time in the state's history that the salaries were not paid. They blamed the government for acquiring luxuries for ministers and political appointees.
Bengal Assembly Passes Bill Seeking Death Penalty for Rape Convicts
BJP's legislative team in the Assembly, as promised, did not seek any division in the vote for passing the bill.
Sikh Outfits' PIL Seeks Apology from Kangana and Centre Over 'Emergency'; HC Issues Notices
The PIL 'Emergency' has scenes which violate fundamental rights of the Sikh community and sought unconditional apology from the actor-politician who plays the lead role in the movie, and other respondents.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Remanded to 4-Day ED Custody
The ED produced Khan before Special Judge Rakesh Syal hours after he was arrested from his house and sought his custody for 10 days, stating he was needed to be confronted with other accused and evidence in the case.
SC Grants Bail to Kejriwal Aide Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal Assault Case
The top court also restrained Kumar from entering the chief minister's residence till all witnesses have been examined. Kumar allegedly assaulted Maliwal, a Rajya Sabha MP, on May 13 at Kejriwal's official residence.
SEBI Study Reveals 54% of IPO Shares Allotted to Investors Sold Within a Week
It found "Flipping" behaviour among individual investors who sold 50 per cent of the shares allotted to them by value within a week of listing, and 70 per cent of shares by value within a year.
Amid Casting Couch Controversy, BJP’s Shazia Ilmi Mocks Priyanka's 'Ladki Hoon, Lad...' Slogan
BJP national spokesperson Shazia Ilmi tore into the Congress on Monday, mocking party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi's 'Ladki hoon, Lad sakti hoon' slogan and also asked whether it was merely for political posturing.
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