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<p>A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu over his allegedly defamatory remarks against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.</p> <p>The PIL seeks registration of a complaint against the Union Minister Bittu for his allegedly derogatory, misleading and false statements against the Congress leader.</p> <p>The plea has been filed by one Surjit Singh Yadav, who has contended that he is aggrieved by Ravneet Singh Bittu’s remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made in a press brief on September 15.</p> <p>&ldquo;The remarks made by respondent No. 2 (Ravneet Singh Bittu) can escalate tensions between the ruling party and the opposition. It… Read More »PIL Seeks Action Against Union Minister Over ‘Defamatory Remarks’ Against Rahul Gandhi

The Union Cabinet has approved the government’s ‘one nation, one election‘ push – which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days – accepting the report of a panel led by ex-President Ram Nath Kovind. “There is unanimous opinion that simultaneous polls (beginning from 2029) should be held,” the panel, which included Home Minister Amit Shah, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and senior Supreme Court advocate Harish Salve as its members, had said. The panel did, though, call for a legally sustainable way to re-align existing electoral cycles; it had been tasked with recommending solutions in case of a hung result, a no-confidence motion,… Read More »In Big Step Towards One Nation, One Election, Cabinet Clears Plan

<p>After Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation from the Chief Minister’s post, the Aam Aadmi Party is set to form a new government in Delhi under the leadership of Atishi. According to sources, Atishi may take the oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, Vinay Kumar Saxena, has sent a letter to the President and the Home Ministry proposing September 21, 2024, as the date for Atishi’s swearing-in as Chief Minister. However, no official date has been proposed by Atishi herself for the ceremony. Arvind Kejriwal submitted his resignation on Tuesday. Following Kejriwal’s resignation to the Lieutenant Governor, designated Chief Minister Atishi immediately staked her claim to form a new government. At… Read More »Delhi’s New CM: Atishi Set to Take Oath on 21st September!

<p><strong>Senior Citizen Savings Scheme:</strong> The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed savings initiative designed to provide financial security to senior citizens in India. Available through Post Offices and authorised banks, the SCSS offers regular income, tax benefits, and guaranteed returns, making it a popular option among retirees. SCSS offers a reliable savings option for senior citizens, providing a secure and steady income stream post-retirement, along with tax benefits and attractive interest rates.&nbsp;</p> <p>In the following are the key features of SCSS.</p> <h3><strong>Eligibility</strong></h3> <p>Individuals aged 60 years and above are eligible to open an SCSS account.</p> <p>Retired civilian employees aged 55 to 60 years, and retired defence personnel aged 50 to 60 years, can… Read More »Senior Citizen Savings Scheme: Eligibility Criteria, Interest Rates, And Tax Benefits Explained

<div class=”css-175oi2r”> <div class=”css-175oi2r”> <div class=”css-175oi2r r-1s2bzr4″> <div id=”id__bvt0p0mcvp5″ class=”css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-1inkyih r-16dba41 r-bnwqim r-135wba7″ dir=”auto” lang=”en” data-testid=”tweetText”><span class=”css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3″>India has served a formal notice to Pakistan seeking review and modification of Indus Water Treaty, PTI reported on Wednesday quoting sources.&nbsp;</span></div> <div class=”css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-1inkyih r-16dba41 r-bnwqim r-135wba7″ dir=”auto” lang=”en” data-testid=”tweetText”>&nbsp;</div> <div class=”css-146c3p1 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-37j5jr r-1inkyih r-16dba41 r-bnwqim r-135wba7″ dir=”auto” lang=”en” data-testid=”tweetText”><span class=”css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3″>A notice was issued to Pakistan on August 30 under Article XII(3) of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), saying that the fundamental and unforeseen changes in the circumstances require a reassessment of the pact.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> <div… Read More »India Serves Formal Notice To Pakistan Seeking Modification Of Indus Water Treaty: Report