Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi Arrives In Ahmedabad, Will Meet Guj Governor At Raj Bhavan
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PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport. He is headed to the Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor, PTI reported.
Taranjeet Singh aka Ginni, an absconding gangster of the Prince Teotia gang, arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell. He was absconding in a carjacking case of PS Delhi Cantt, ANI reported.
The Supreme Court said the Gujarat government has no right to grant remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case and thus the orders are liable to be declared as nullity.
Congress incharge for Punjab, Devender Yadav arrives in Amritsar. On seat sharing with AAP in the state, he says, "...We will have a discussion and speak only after that."
On 'circular to temples to organise a special puja on January 22' announcement by Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "Wisdom has dawned on them..."
Voting for 22 out of 28 constituencies for the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council election in Assam's Dima Hasao district is underway.
Ibrahim Shaheeb, Maldives Envoy exits the MEA in Delhi's South Block. He had reached the Ministry amid a row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. He was summoned by the ministry.
Maldivian Envoy at the MEA in Delhi's South Block.
NASA says: On Monday, Jan. 8, NASA science instruments will ride on the first American commercial robotic launch to the Moon’s surface."
Former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel passed away this morning.
Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal: On ED issuing lookout circular against TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh after an attack on its team, BJP MP Dilip Ghosh says, "...There are big criminals and scamsters here...The incident happened near the Bangladesh border which is a sensitive area...There are inputs that he is hiding in some TMC leader's house but it's difficult to take action there..."
Counting of votes for Karanpur Assembly seat in Rajasthan begins
Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed for China on a state visit, on Sunday night. This visit is being made following an invitation from the President of China, Xi Jinping. A high-level delegation will accompany the President and the First Lady on the visit: The President's Office
Sami Baloch, a member of Baloch National Movement, says, "...There is a Baloch genocide happening since partition. Pakistan annexed Balochistan in 1947. We are here today because many Baloch people have been murdered and kidnapped by the Pakistani Army and military. We are here to stand with the Baloch people who are still in Balochistan...What is happening is atrocious and a human rights violation. It should stop. We want a free Balochistan where Pakistan does not have the power over us to commit these atrocities..."
A fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh, destroying about 800 shelters and rendering thousands homeless, reported news agency Reuters.
Fog continues to shroud parts of Delhi-NCR as winter tightens grip across north India.
Republic Day parade rehearsal is underway at Kartavya Path in Delhi.
Holidays announced for schools in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam, Kilvelur Taluk, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore, Ranipet, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai amid continuous rain.
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Supreme Court To Deliver Verdict On Remission To Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case
The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on Monday regarding petitions challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts involved in the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots, PTI reported. The bench, comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, had reserved its judgement on October 12 last year after an extensive 11-day hearing on the petitions, including the one filed by Bilkis Bano herself.
During the hearing in September last year, the apex court had raised a crucial question about whether convicts have a fundamental right to seek remission. The court had directed both the Centre and the Gujarat government to submit the original records related to the remission of sentence by October 16.
PM Modi to speak to Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Beneficiaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to engage with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Monday through a virtual interaction. Thousands of beneficiaries from across the country will participate in the event, which will also include the presence of Union ministers, MPs, MLAs, and local-level representatives. The interaction is set to take place at 12:30 pm on Monday, with PM Modi addressing the participants.
Since the launch of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on November 15 last year, Prime Minister Modi has consistently interacted with beneficiaries through various means, including four video conferencing sessions on November 30, December 9, December 16, and December 27. Additionally, he personally engaged with the beneficiaries during his visit to Varanasi on December 17 and 18.
CEC and ECs to Review Lok Sabha Poll Preparations in Andhra Pradesh
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners are scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh today to assess the state's preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, expected to be held in April-May. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Anup Chandra Pandey and Arun Goel, will arrive in Andhra Pradesh in the evening, according to PTI.
Initially, the plan was for the poll panel to visit both Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh from January 7 to 10. However, the schedule has been revised, and the review of Tamil Nadu's preparedness for the Lok Sabha polls will take place at a later date.
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