Over 90 opposition members suspended from Indian Parliament amid protests over security breach

Over 90 opposition members suspended from Indian Parliament amid protests over security breach

Rajya Sabha on Monday (December 18, 2023) suspended 45 MPs for the remainder of the Winter Season, just hours after Lok Sabha witnessed the suspension of 33 members amid the opposition's protest demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement over the Parliament security breach.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

Centre can take over any telecom network for public safety, states new bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Centre can take over any telecom network for public safety, states new bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: A new bill over telecommunication, which was introduced in Parliament's lower house Lok Sabha, states the central government can take possession of any network for public safety or during public emergency, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

Lok Sabha: 33 opposition MPs suspended for unruly behaviour

Lok Sabha: 33 opposition MPs suspended for unruly behaviour

As the opposition parties continued to protest over last week's Parliament security breach, the Lok Sabha on Monday suspended 33 MPs including Congress leader of the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, for the remaining part of the winter session for their "unruly behaviour".

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

NIA foils ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts, 8 terror operatives held

NIA foils ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts, 8 terror operatives held

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted raids in four states and foiled ISIS Ballari module plans to trigger IED blasts with the arrest of eight terror operatives.

by Trans World Features December 18, 2023

If people resolve then India will become a developed country by 2047, says Narendra Modi while addressing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

If people resolve then India will become a developed country by 2047, says Narendra Modi while addressing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that if 140 crore citizens resolve to take the country forward then India will surely become a developed country by 2047.

by Trans World Features December 17, 2023

'I wish him the very best': PM Modi after Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan CM

'I wish him the very best': PM Modi after Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan CM

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished Bhajan Lal Sharma who took oath as the Rajasthan Chief Minister on Friday.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2023

BJP sets up panel to probe naked parading of tribal woman in Karnataka

BJP sets up panel to probe naked parading of tribal woman in Karnataka

Belagavi: Strongly condemning the incident of parading naked of a tribal woman in Belagavi district, BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday constituted a five-member facts finding committee to visit the incident site.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2023

Parliament security breach: Lalit Jha, prime accused, sent to 7-day police custody

Parliament security breach: Lalit Jha, prime accused, sent to 7-day police custody

New Delhi: Lalit Jha, the prime accused in the Parliament security breach, has been sent to seven-day police custody by Delhi's Patiala House Court, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2023

Modi to ministers on Parliament security breach: Take the matter seriously, don't indulge in politics

Modi to ministers on Parliament security breach: Take the matter seriously, don't indulge in politics

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his ministers to take the incident of security breach in Parliament "seriously" without getting involved in "politicking".

by Trans World Features December 14, 2023

TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'breach of privilege'

TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'breach of privilege'

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien was on Thursday suspended from Parliament's upper house Rajya Sabha for the rest of the winter session for the "breach of privilege".

by Trans World Features December 14, 2023

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tributes to martyrs of Parliament attack

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tributes to martyrs of Parliament attack

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who paid tributes on Wednesday to the brave security personnel martyred in a terror attack on Parliament on this day in 2001.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Rajya Sabha pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Rajya Sabha pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the brave security personnel who made supreme sacrifice to defend the temple of democracy 22 years ago in 2001, after terrorists attacked the Parliament complex.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya

Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" concluded recently at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

NIA conducts raid across multiple locations in Bengaluru in LeT prison radicalisation case

NIA conducts raid across multiple locations in Bengaluru in LeT prison radicalisation case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple locations across Bengaluru in a case relating to the radicalisation of prisoners by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Security breach in Parliament: Two persons enter Lok Sabha, open smoke canisters

Security breach in Parliament: Two persons enter Lok Sabha, open smoke canisters

In a major security breach in the Parliament, which was marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terror attack, two persons opened canisters that emitted a yellow-coloured smoke, triggering panic in the Lok Sabha.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Amit Shah introduces amendment bills in Lok Sabha to replace existing criminal laws

Amit Shah introduces amendment bills in Lok Sabha to replace existing criminal laws

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha three amendment bills, which will replace the three existing criminal laws in the country

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Vishnu Deo Sai's oath as Chhattisgarh CM on Dec 13, PM Modi to attend

Vishnu Deo Sai's oath as Chhattisgarh CM on Dec 13, PM Modi to attend

Raipur: Tribal leader and former Union Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will be sworn in as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Pakistan: Terrorists attack security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan, 23 soldiers die

Pakistan: Terrorists attack security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan, 23 soldiers die

A least 23 Pakistani soldiers died after terrorists attacked a security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area on Tuesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Rajasthan: BJP takes yet another surprise move by naming first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as new CM

Rajasthan: BJP takes yet another surprise move by naming first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as new CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency Bhajanlal Sharma as Chief Minister-elect in Rajasthan, marking yet another surprise move by the political outfit.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

KGMU honours inaugural VC, urologist and robotic surgery champion Mahendra Bhandari with DSc

KGMU honours inaugural VC, urologist and robotic surgery champion Mahendra Bhandari with DSc

Lucknow: Distinguished Urologist, robotic surgery champion, and CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation, Mahendra Bhandari, was conferred the degree of DSc (Honoris Causa) by King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in recognition of his exemplary contribution to the development of two premier medical institutions in India and his outstanding work in the fields of Urology, Kidney Transplant and Robotic Surgery.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the validity of the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir as he addressed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

No orders of arrest, normal activities going on in Jammu and Kashmir: Police

No orders of arrest, normal activities going on in Jammu and Kashmir: Police

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday denied getting any orders to arrest in connection with court proceedings including on article 370.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday wished South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolh as both nations completed  50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the central government's historic 2019 move to scrap Article 370 withdrawing special status of Jammu and Kashmir is "valid", media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Mohan Yadav picked as new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in surprise move by BJP

Mohan Yadav picked as new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in surprise move by BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister-elect, weeks after the party registered a thumping victory in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka

NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka

In a massive crackdown on ISIS, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

BJPs central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end

BJPs central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end

Raipur: BJP’s central observers reached the party headquarters in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Sunday amid suspense over the state’s chief minister, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet

Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet

Lucknow/New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has named her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held

Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held

Hyderabad: Several files were destroyed at the office of the Department of Animal Husbandry in Telangana on Friday, media reported.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023