Winter Session from December 1: Opposition slams Centre over ‘record low’ sittings; calls it ‘Parliament-ophobia’ | India News

A parliament session in progress (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Saturday hit out at the government over the announcement of the winter session of parliament, saying the average number of sittings has dropped to a record low of 17 days. The session will be held from December 1 to 19, parliamentary affairs minister…

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Exclusive: Milind Soman at 60 – I feel stronger, lighter, and freer than I did at 30, says the fitness icon | Hindi Movie News

Milind Soman turned 60 on November 4 ‘My motivation has never been abs or medals. Fitness for me, is freedom’Hot on the heels of Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, another heartthrob turned 60 — Milind Soman. The ever-inspiring fitness icon and runner celebrated the milestone amidst the serene beauty of the Maldives. Speaking to Bombay Times,…

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Delhi enters red zone: Citizens choking on ‘severe’ air quality – why GRAP 3 not yet enforced? | India News

NEW DELHI: The national capital on Saturday entered the “red zone” after the air quality index (AQI) crossed 400-mark, making the situation adverse for Delhiites and the citizens in the national capital region.With a 24-hour average AQI of 361, Delhi became the country’s second most polluted city, according to CPCB data. Several areas, including Wazirpur…

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‘Ease of justice key to ease of living, business’: PM Modi hails legal reforms; calls for law in local languages | India News

PM Modi addressing the event (ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that ensuring the “ease of justice” is essential for achieving both ease of living and ease of doing business, emphasising that justice must be accessible to every citizen, irrespective of social or financial background.Speaking at the national conference on strengthening…

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‘Dangerous move’: Kerala CM on RSS song at Vande Bharat launch; takes shot at Railways | India News

NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the Southern Railway for allegedly making school students sing an RSS song onboard the newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express from Ernakulam to Bengaluru on Saturday.“The @GMSRailway making students sing the RSS anthem at the flag-off of the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express is highly condemnable. Including the…

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Bihar polls: VVPAT slips found on roadside; election official suspended, EC clarifies | India News

NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday asserted that the integrity of the polling process remains “uncompromised” after a large number of VVPAT slips were found dumped by the roadside in Bihar’s Samastipur district.Kumar clarified that the slips were from mock polls conducted before actual voting began and announced the suspension of…

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Evening news wrap: PM Modi mocks Rahul’s fishing bid; Asia Cup trophy dispute nears resolution, and more | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, mocking his recent fishing attempt in Bihar and quipping that “some people are practising diving in ponds.” Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the Asia Cup trophy row could soon be resolved after his meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi…

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