Author: Simran Walia

Simran Walia is a student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. She has passion for writing and researching and is inquisitive to develop her skill set further.

Congress is Uninterested in PM Position: Mallikarjun Kharge - Asiana Times

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stated that his party is not interested in power or the position of Prime Minister. Aiming at the BJP, he claimed that the party’s president and other leaders are “running from state to state” to re-establish ties with old allies. He stated during the gathering that there are 26 parties in government in 11 states; the BJP did not get 303 seats by itself; it used allies’ votes and then discarded them. According to sources, I – N – D – I – A (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance) is one of the names being…

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SC to Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Lieutenant Governor - Asiana Times

The Supreme Court ordered both of them to convene and vote unanimously on the next chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). On Friday, Delhi LG VK Saxena and CM Arvind Kejriwal inspected a broken drain regulator at Vikas Marg, ITO, in New Delhi. (PTI) The Supreme Court said on Monday that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena must rise over political fighting and focus on getting down to the important task of governance in the national capital, as it ordered both of them to sit collectively and decide unanimously on the next Delhi Electricity…

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Sharad Pawar Meets Ajit Faction Members in Mumbai - Asiana Times

In the midst of the battle for control of the NCP, Maharashtra Deputy Chairman Minister Ajit Pawar and NCP leaders met with party chairman Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. In the midst of the battle for control of the Nationalist Congress Party, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and many NCP leaders met with party chairman Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. The NCP leaders who met Pawar at the Y B Chavan Centre near the state secretariat ‘Mantralaya’ included Ajit Pawar, who led the uprising against his uncle, Praful Patel, ministers Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujabal, Dhananjay Munde, Aditi Tatkare,…

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Uddhav Sena's Plea - Asiana Times

Sunil Prabhu of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) party asked the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker to swiftly deliberate on the disqualification appeals pending against dissident Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde, and the Supreme Court gave notice in response on Friday.  Supreme Court’s Decision: A bench made up of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha, and Justice Manoj Misra was presented with the case. CJI DY Chandrachud issued the following order in the case: Issuance of the notice was allowed. Returnable within two weeks. For the petitioner, senior attorney Devadatt Kamat made his appearance. The Supreme Court ruled in a…

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France Invites Narendra Modi on Bastille Day Parade - Asiana Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is treated royally by French President Emmanuel Macron after being chosen as the guest of honour at this year’s Bastille Day military parade on July 14. But detractors fear that France is sending an incorrect message by ignoring rights breaches and democratic regress under Modi’s rule. The Louvre’s cuisine of France: an art form Only the third state visit of the Biden presidency, US President Joe Biden welcomed Modi on a state visit last month as part of “Operation seduce Narendra Modi,” according to a US-based analyst. A state banquet, a speech to a joint session…

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SC to Hear Pleas on Abrogating Article 370 - Asiana Times

On Tuesday, the SC announced that it would start hearing petitions on August 2 which questioned the constitutionality of changes made to Article 370 and the division of the former state of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories. The Centre claimed in its affidavit to the Supreme Court on Monday that its actions in 2019 had brought the region unprecedented growth, advancement, and peace—things that were frequently missing under the previous Article 370 regime—and that this was proof that Parliamentary wisdom was wisely used. Mehbooba Mufti on pleas to be heard by SC: Mehbooba Mufti, the leader of the…

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Serial Bigamist married 15 women, arrested in Bengaluru - Asiana Times

The Kuvempunagar Police have detained a conman who pretended to be a doctor on matrimony websites, even some portals reserved only for doctors. According to the preliminary inquiry, the suspect wed and defrauded around 15 ladies in Bengaluru and Mysore. Surprisingly, only one woman stepped forward to report the con artist to the police, and as a result, he was apprehended. According to the police, Mahesh believed that if he married and tricked powerful women, they would not complain to the police. This increased his confidence because most women experienced his crimes in silence rather than raising a fuss. K.B.…

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UNICEF India Advocates for Creating Child-Friendly Cities - Asiana Times

Cynthia McCaffery, the head of UNICEF India, has emphasised the importance of creating cities that are kid-friendly, accessible, and safe. Children and the entire community benefit from clean air, open areas, and a secure atmosphere, according to McCaffrey. On July 7 and 8, as part of India’s G20 presidency, she took part in the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad cities, where debates on the future of global cities were held. Remarks of Cynthia McCaffery: According to McCaffery, at present, more than 56% of the population resides in urban areas. By 2050, it is predicted that…

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Gujarat HC declined to stay Rahul Gandhi's Conviction - Asiana Times

The Gujarat High Court on Friday declined to overturn Congressman Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and two-year prison sentence in a criminal defamation case stemming from his remark that “All thieves have Modi surname” [Rahul Gandhi v. Purnesh Modi]. Staying a conviction is not a standard practice, according to single-judge Justice Hemant Prachchhak, and it should only be used in exceptional circumstances. The judge said. that Rahul Gandhi is facing at least 10 active criminal investigations. Even after the current case, he is the target of other lawsuits. People’s representatives ought to maintain their own personalities. One such case was brought by…

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Rumours Around Death of Khalistan Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh - Asiana Times

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who India designated as a Khalistani terrorist, gained notoriety after news broke that the founder of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organisation and a supporter of Khalistan had perished in an accident in the US. A video of him threatening to attack Indian embassies surfaced hours later. The Khalistan threat is not going away any time soon; two days ago, two Desi diplomats were targeted in Canada and the Indian consulate in San Francisco was set on fire. There is also speculation of a Khalistan Freedom Rally taking place in Canada the following week. During this…

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