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Uniform Civil Code Bill Passed in Uttarakhand Assembly
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill was passed in the Uttarakhand assembly by voice vote at around 6 pm yesterday on the 7th of February 2024. After the approval from the governor and President of India, the Uniform Civil Code bill will become a law.

After day-long discussions on the bill during which opposition members demanded to send the bill to a standing committee. Moreover, they demand that this committee examine certain provisions like registration of live-in relationships.

The ruling BJP has a clear majority in the assembly. It has 47 members. BJP also has the support of some independent MLAs. Therefore the BJP was sure to pass the uniform civil code bill.

Before that, the Uttarakhand government had constituted a committee of experts under the leadership of a retired Supreme Court judge in May 2022. The government issued a notification on 27 May 2022 and the terms were notified on 10 June 2022. On February 4, the Uniform Civil Code Bill was approved by the Uttarakhand Cabinet. After that the Uniform Civil Code Uttarakhand 2024′ bill was introduced in the Uttarakhand Assembly.

What is the Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code aims to replace personal laws based on religion or community with a common set of civil laws governing matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption. Furthermore, the uniform civil code bill passed in Uttarakhand has 7 schedules and 392 sections.

The Bill is divided into 13 Chapters, with each further divided into sections. Here’s a high-level overview of some key sections:

Preliminary:

In the first chapter of the Uniform Civil Code bill
- Section 1 defines the short title, commencement, and extent of the Bill.
Marriage and Matrimonial Remedies:
- Sections 3-9 deal with conditions for a valid marriage, void and voidable marriages, and registration of marriages.
- Sections 10-32 cover grounds for divorce, procedures, and related aspects.
- Section 33 addresses maintenance during legal proceedings.
- Section 34 specifies rights to permanent alimony and maintenance.
Adoption and Guardianship:
- Sections 35-42 layout rules for adoption, including conditions, procedures, and rights of adopted children.
- Sections 43-52 define guardianship principles and procedures.
Maintenance and Inheritance:
- Sections 53-67 establish rights to maintenance for various dependents.
- Sections 68-114 detail rules for inheritance, including property division among family members, bequests, and wills.
Incidental Proceedings:
- Sections 115-128 cover miscellaneous legal procedures related to the Bill’s implementation.
Savings and Repeals:
- Section 129 clarifies that existing personal laws based on religion or community will be saved for specified matters like religious customs and rituals.
- Sections 130-132 address repeals of conflicting provisions from other laws.
Important Note:

It’s crucial to remember that the Bill is still in its preliminary stages and details might change before becoming law. Moreover, the final structure and contents of the schedules and sections may differ from the current draft.

What does the Uttarakhand UCC Bill entail?

The bill applies to all citizens of Uttarakhand except the Scheduled Tribal group. It includes provisions for:
- Equal property rights for sons and daughters
- Elimination of distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children
- Equal property rights after death
- Registration of live-in relationships and rights for children born from them
- Ban on polygamy, Halala, and Iddat
- Uniform grounds for marriage and divorce
What about marriage in the Uniform Civil Code Bill?

Part 1 of the Bill deals with marriage and divorce. Whereas in Part 2, place has been given to marriage and divorce registration. Some laws allow polygamy. Since second marriage is a crime for Hindus, Christians and Parsis. Moreover, there is a provision of punishment of seven years. That’s why some people change religion to marry again. After the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), polygamy will be banned. Important provisions for this are:

The Uniform Civil Code clearly defines the minimum age of marriage for all, in which the age of the young man should not be less than 21 years and the age of the girl should not be less than 18 years.

In this code, the parties to marriage, i.e. between whom marriage can take place, have been clearly stated. Marriage can take place only between a man and a woman.

In this code, second marriage is completely prohibited if the husband or wife is alive.

Now, after divorce, a woman cannot be bound by any kind of conditions to marry the same man or any other man again. If any such matter comes to notice, then there is a provision of three years imprisonment or a fine of one lakh rupees or both.

After marriage, if any of the married couple changes religion without the consent of the other, then the other person will have full right to seek divorce and claim maintenance.

Registration is Mandatory

Registration of marriage will now be mandatory. To simplify this process, it will now be possible to register them at Gram Panchayat, Nagar Panchayat, Municipality, Municipal Corporation and district and state levels. To make the process easier, there will also be a web portal that can be visited to complete the registration process.

The religious/social rituals of marriage between a man and a woman have not been touched upon in this code. That is, whatever method those people have been using to get married, such as Saptapadi, Ashirwad, Nikah, Holy Union, Anand Karuj or other such traditions, they will be able to solemnize the marriage based on those prevalent traditions.

What is in the Uniform Civil Code about Divorce?

The government said in the Assembly that due to the non-implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, the mother power has suffered the most loss so far. Men took advantage of the weak laws and continued practicing polygamy, Uttak etc.
- Once the Uniform Civil Code is implemented, the cases pending in the court will also be resolved soon. The Uniform Civil Code will improve the condition of Muslim sisters. Muslim women will also get the right to adopt a child.
- All religions in the country have different personal laws. After the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, there will be uniform laws for all religions. But apart from the points included in the Uniform Civil Code, the beliefs of any religion have not been tampered with.
- Many social evils flourish under the cover of religious customs. This includes slavery, devadasi, dowry, triple talaq, child marriage or other practices. The Uniform Civil Code guarantees the elimination of all these social evils.
What will be the rules regarding live-in relationships?

In the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that in a democratic country like India, the issue of live-in relationships is related to consent versus established social moral norms. Necessary laws have been made and protected to protect the rights of every citizen in the country, but a balance between rights and social order is also necessary. That is why the Government of Uttarakhand has recommended adopting a balanced approach to live-in relationships in the Uniform Civil Code.

There is a provision in this Act for a couple living in a live-in relationship. The girl must be 18 years of age or older. The boy’s age must be more than 21 years of age. Moreover, both will have to get a registration done for identification before living in a live-in relationship. It will be mandatory for both the boy and girl to inform their parents about this registration.

The Uttarakhand government has made registration mandatory in cases of live-in relationships so that such couples do not face any legal hurdles in getting a house on rent or other identification requirements.

What about Succession in the Uniform Civil Code Bill?

Presenting the bill in the Assembly, Chief Minister Dhami said that there has been a wide discrepancy or variation in the rights of succession to property or will in the effective and prevalent systems. For example, in most of the provisions, the mother, spouse and children have rights in the property of the deceased, but the father has not been given the right. Similarly, there is inequality based on gender among the children of the same person. Married and unmarried daughters also have different rights.

The Uniform Civil Code provides for a share in the property of the deceased to the parents. Its provision has been made in the Explanation of Section 49 and Category-1 of Schedule-2. Widespread inequality between sons and daughters in property rights is being removed.

This bill is to remove the differences in succession and daughter’s rights in the Hindu Succession Act, Indian Succession Act and Shariat Act. It provides equal rights to all the children of a person. After centuries, we are going to give concrete shape to the principle of equality between sons and daughters in the right to inherit property.

Rights of Children in the Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code has served to secure children’s rights to dignity and property.

In the Uniform Civil Code, a child born out of any relationship has been defined in Section 3 (1-A). While on the other hand, in Section 49, children born in any manner are given equal rights in property.

The Uniform Civil Code is going to deprive the murdered son of his property rights. This provision has been made in Section 58 of the Code. Now a person will stay away from the heinous and heinous crime of murder to inherit property.

Section 3 (1-3), 3 (3-A) and Chapter 2 of the Uniform Civil Code provide that a person can voluntarily bequeath all the property acquired by any means to any person. Moreover, he can change the will during his lifetime or even take it back if he wishes.
February 8, 2024
Bluesky is now open to the public

Bluesky is a new and innovative microblogging social media platform that is just like X (formerly Twitter). Moreover, it is gaining traction from users. Furthermore, it has come out of its beta version and is now open to the public.

A beta version of a social media platform is an early, incomplete version of the platform that is released to a limited group of users for testing and feedback. The purpose of a beta test is to identify and fix bugs, gather feedback on the features, and make sure the platform is stable and usable before it is released to the general public.

I joined it two months back through an invite. I enjoyed it just like I enjoy other social media platforms. If you wish you may contact me. Click Here

Bluesky a new social media platform

Bluesky is designed to be more open and decentralized than traditional platforms like Twitter or Facebook. Furthermore, it is a microblogging social platform and a public benefit corporation based in the United States. Although It is still in its early stages of development, it has already attracted a lot of attention from users and developers alike.

Here are some of the key features of Bluesky that make it different from other social media platforms:

Bluesky is Decentralized:

It is different from other social media platforms. Bluesky is a social network that is not owned or controlled by any single entity. It is built on a decentralized protocol that allows users to create their social network. This means that users have more control over their data and experience on the platform.

Bluesky is an Open Source:

The code for Bluesky is open source, which means that anyone can inspect it and contribute to its development. This helps to ensure that the platform is transparent and accountable.

User-controlled moderation:

Users have more control over what they see on Bluesky than on other platforms. They can choose to follow specific accounts, block others, and create their moderation lists.

Focus on content:

Bluesky is designed to be a platform for sharing content, rather than just for connecting with friends. This means that it is a good place to find interesting and informative articles, videos, and other media.

More about Bluesky

Bluesky was founded by Jay Graber, and its board of directors includes Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and XMPP creator Jeremie Miller. It is currently in open beta, which means that anyone can sign up for an account. However, it is still a work in progress, and some features are not yet available. The Bluesky team is working on several new features, including the ability to follow hashtags and topics, as well as the ability to create and join communities.

Bluesky is still under development, but it has the potential to be a major force in the social media landscape. If you are looking for a more open and user-controlled social media experience, then it is worth checking out. Overall, Bluesky is an interesting new social media platform that is worth checking out if you are looking for something different from the usual suspects.

February 7, 2024
Bharat Rice is launched at Rs 29/kg to relieve rising prices.
Bharat Rice is launched to provide relief from rising prices. Launching the subsidized rice available in 5 kg and 10 kg packs, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said the government is striving to ensure that daily food items are available to the common people at affordable rates. The government on Tuesday launched Bharat Rice at a concessional rate of Rs 29 per kg. This step has been taken by the government to provide relief to consumers after the 15% increase in grain prices in the last few days.

Launching the subsidized rice, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said “Wholesale intervention (steps taken to control prices) were not benefiting many people, so retail intervention under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was introduced”.

Prices of tomatoes and onions came down due to the government’s efforts.

Piyush Goyal said that to provide relief to middle-class consumers and those below poverty, rice under the ‘Bharat Brand’ will be sold at the rate of Rs 29 per kg in the retail business. Moreover, for every kg of ‘Bharat Rice’, there will be 5 % broken rice. Goyal said the government’s efforts have helped in bringing down the prices of tomatoes and onions sharply.

Goyal said, ‘Ever since we started selling ‘Bharat Atta’, there has been zero price rise for wheat in the last six months. Additionally, we will see the same effect in Bharat Rice. Moreover, the minister emphasized that the prices of commodities going on the plates of middle-class people are quite stable. Goyal said that the government is active in providing daily needs at affordable rates. He also flagged off 100 mobile vans selling ‘Bharat Rice’ and distributed 5 kg packs to five beneficiaries.

Where and at what price is Bharat Rice available?

FCI will provide 5 lakh tonnes of rice to NAFED, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar in the first phase.

FCI

Food Corporation of India is the full form of FCI. Furthermore, it is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

The FCI’s functions include:
- Buying food grains and other foods from farmers at a minimum purchasing price
- Operating in five zones across India
- Ensuring food security for the country
- Recruiting a large number of young people every year
NAFED

NAFED is the National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India. It is a marketing cooperative for agricultural produce in India. Furthermore, it is controlled by the Minister of Agriculture of the Government of India.

It is registered under the Cooperative Societies Act and is one of the largest procurers and marketing agencies for agricultural products in India.

NCCF

NCCF stands for National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India. Moreover, it’s the apex body of consumer cooperatives in India. The NCCF is the top body of consumer cooperatives in India.

NCCF’s main objectives are to:
- Promote the consumer cooperative movement in India
- Support consumer cooperatives and other distributing agencies
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to consumer cooperatives
- Facilitate the voluntary formation and democratic functioning of cooperatives
- Help cooperatives function based on self-reliance and mutual aid
- Help cooperatives achieve overall economic betterment and financial autonomy
Kendriya Bhandar

Kendriya Bhandar is a cooperative society that sells groceries, consumer items, stationery, and office equipment. Furthermore, it was established by the Central Government of India as a welfare project for employees and the public. Kendriya Bhandar’s head office is in Delhi and it has several branches across India.

Objectives of the Kendriya Bhandar are to:
- Obtain, distribute, and market food, essential commodities, and other consumer goods at reasonable prices.
- Supply grocery and consumer items to hotels, hostels, hospitals, canteens, and guest houses.
- Offer credit facilities to regular customers by opening credit accounts.
Some say that Kendriya Bhandars offer 28–30% cheaper prices than large retail stores.

These agencies will further pack the rice in 5 kg and 10 kg packs and retail through their outlets under the ‘Bharat’ brand. Bharat Rice will also be sold through e-commerce platforms.

The government expects ‘Bharat Rice’ to be as popular as ‘Bharat Atta’.

The government started retail sales of Bharat Rice. Because it was not getting encouraging results on selling rice at a flat rate to bulk users through the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS).

Now the government is hopeful that like Bharat Atta, ‘Bharat Rice’ will also get a good response. Bharat Atta is being sold through the same agencies at the rate of Rs 27.50 per kg and ‘Bharat Chana’ at Rs 60 per kg.

Sharing his personal experience, Goyal said that he has started using ‘Bharat Dal’ and ‘Bharat Atta’ and both are very tasty. Moreover, he said, “I have now bought ‘Bharat Rice’. This will also be of good quality. In response to a question related to the pricing of Bharat Rice, Goyal said that it has been analyzed accurately. Furthermore, this is an active government.

Despite export restrictions and bumper production in 2023-24, retail prices of rice are still not under control. Hence, the government has asked retailers, wholesalers, processors and large retail chains to disclose their stocks to prevent hoarding.

Ministers of State for Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Ashwini Choubey, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh and Food Corporation of India (FCI) CMD Ashok K Meena were present at the event to launch Bharat Rice, among others.
February 7, 2024
Paytm is now on the Enforcement Directorate Radar

Paytm wallet is going to close on the 29th of February as per the RBI instruction. Now, Paytm is also on the radar of the Enforcement Directorate. A case of money laundering has come to light in Paytm. The Reserve Bank of India has sent this information from the Home Ministry to the Prime Minister’s Office. In such a situation, now the Enforcement Directorate can investigate the matter.

A big fraud has come to light in fintech company Paytm. Here more than a thousand accounts are linked on one PAN account. Many more such accounts have come to light in the audit by the Reserve Bank of India and the auditors. Following this, all kinds of restrictions have been imposed on Paytm with immediate effect. Indian agencies also suspect money laundering. In such a situation, the Enforcement Directorate i.e. ED can also intervene. Reserve Bank of India has tightened its noose due to suspicious transactions worth crores of rupees.

1,000 accounts on 1 PAN Number

An investigation has found that more than a thousand users were added to one PAN number. Such accounts can be used for money laundering. RBI has now sent this information to the Enforcement Directorate, Home Ministry and Prime Minister’s Office. In this regard, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has now stated that if any evidence of illegal activity is found then the Enforcement Directorate will investigate the matter.

What is going to be stopped on Paytm?

Reserve Bank of India has banned Paytm from accepting any money after 29th February. Along with this, orders have also been given not to accept any top-ups. Now money cannot be deposited even in a wallet and FastTag. RBI has said that Paytm rules were being violated. Due to this, concerns have increased considerably. Earlier on March 11, 2022, PPBL was stopped from adding new customers.

What to do with Paytm balance

There is no restriction on withdrawing money. Reserve Bank of India has clearly said that there is no restriction on withdrawing the balance from its accounts including Paytm’s savings bank account, current account, prepaid medium, Fastag, and mobility card. However, you can’t add money to these accounts after 29th February 2024.

If you have a certain amount in your Paytm wallet or Fastag you have these option

1 You can spend money even after the 29th of February 2024 but you can add money to the wallet.

2 Transfer money to your account in any bank other than Paytm Bank. Moreover, you can transfer it to other people’s bank accounts including me. HAHAHA

3 Fastag balance can be used after the 29th of February till you have the balance amount.

4 UPI payments will be continued if your account is linked with another bank even after the 29th of February. If not yet linked then link with your account if you want to continue with Paytm. Otherwise, you can choose another company UPI such as BHIM, Phonepe or Google Pay.

Paytm has 35 crore e-wallets.

Paytm has about 35 crore e-wallets. Out of this, 31 crores are inactive. Four crores are active with no money or very little money. In such a situation, there is a possibility of inactive accounts being used for fake accounts. Major irregularities have been found in these accounts. Furthermore, these accounts were found incomplete and incorrect in compliance with bank rules.

Due to this step of the Reserve Bank of India, Paytm’s share has fallen by 40 % in just two days.

February 4, 2024
Lal Krishna Advani Honoured by Bharat Ratna

Lal Krishna Advani is being honoured by the prestigious Indian award Bharat Ratna. The Modi government at the Center has decided to give Bharat Ratna to the country’s former Deputy Prime Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given this information by posting on X (Twitter). PM Modi said I am very happy to inform you that Lal Krishna Advani ji will be honoured with Bharat Ratna. One of the most respected politicians of our times and his contribution to India’s development is unforgettable.

Reaction from Leaders on Lal Krishna Advani Bharat Ratna

BJP leaders have expressed their pleasure in giving Bharat Ratna to Lal Krishna Advani.

Lal Krishna Advani and Bharat Ratna are trending on X. Every leader of the BJP has given congratulations and expressed happiness. Congress’s top leaders didn’t express anything on X. Although Akhilesh Yadav president of the Samajwadi party critized it in an interview with a news channel.

Not only the leaders but also the Karyakartas and users are delighted with this news. One of the users wrote that Lal Krishna Advani, who played a major role in Ram Mandir, will get Bharat Ratna…this is a good step. Another user said we have brought Bharat Ratna for those who have brought Ram. Jai Shri Ram.

Although a few have posted against Lal Krishna Advani receiving Bharat Ratna by remembering Babri Masjid.

Brief about Lal Krishna Advani

Lal Krishna Advani is an Indian politician who served as the 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004. He is one of the co-founders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Advani was born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi, British India, in a Sindhi Hindu family. He was educated at St. Patrick’s High School, Karachi, and D.G. National College, Hyderabad, Sindh. His family migrated to India during the partition of India and settled in Bombay, where he graduated in Law from the Government Law College of Bombay University.

Lal Krishna Advani Political Career

Lal Krishna Advani joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the age of 14 and was actively involved in the organisation’s activities. He also worked as a journalist for several years. In 1951, he joined the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the political arm of the RSS, and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the president of the Jana Sangh in 1973.

In 1980, the Jana Sangh was dissolved and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was formed. Advani became the first president of the BJP and played a key role in building the party into a major force in Indian politics. He served as the president of the BJP on multiple occasions and also led the party in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) for many years.

Advani was the Home Minister of India from 1998 to 2004 and played a key role in the Vajpayee government’s initiatives, including the launch of the Kargil War and the India-Pakistan peace process. He was also the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004.

Advani was the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate in the 2009 general election, but the party lost to the Indian National Congress. He retired from active politics in 2015.

He is admired by his supporters for his commitment to Hindutva, the ideology of Hindu nationalism, but he is also criticized by his opponents for his role in the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992.

Bharat Ratna Awards during the Modi Government

A total of 7 people have been given Bharat Ratna honour so far during the 10-year tenure of the Modi government. Modi government has given Bharat Ratna to people including staunch Congressman. These include freedom fighters, senior politicians, great musicians and staunch Congressmen. However, 4 out of these 7 people were given this honour posthumously.

1. Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

In the first year of his government, Prime Minister Modi announced giving Bharat Ratna in 2015 to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. He made an incomparable contribution to the freedom movement and was the founder of Banaras Hindu University. However, this honour was given to him posthumously.

2. Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Immediately after the formation of the central government in 2014, gave the Bharat Ratna in 2015 to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the former Prime Minister of India. However, due to being ill, then President Pranab Mukherjee gave him this honour at his residence in Delhi.

3. Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh

Nanaji Deshmukh was an Indian social worker. He was formerly a leader of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. In 1977, when the Janata Party government was formed, he was included in the Morarji cabinet. But he rejected the ministerial post saying that people above 60 years of age should stay out of the government and do social service work. He was given Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019 for his social service.

4. Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika

Bhupen Hazarika was a versatile lyricist, composer and singer from the north-eastern state of Assam in India. Apart from this, he was also an Assamese language poet, filmmaker, writer and well-versed in the culture and music of Assam. Moreover, he was a unique artist of India who wrote, composed and sang his songs. He was given the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.

5. Pranab Mukherjee

The Modi government at the Center honoured Pranab Mukherjee, a staunch Congressman and the thirteenth President of India, with the Bharat Ratna on 26 January 2019. Moreover, he was one of the senior leaders of the Indian National Congress. Additionally, he had been the Finance and Home Minister in the United Progressive Alliance government led by the Indian National Congress. Later he became the President of India.

6. Karpoori Thakur:

Modi government announced giving the Bharat Ratna to anti-Congress socialist leader and two-time Chief Minister of Bihar, Karpoori Thakur on January 25 this year. Moreover, the demand for giving Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur has been going on for a long time. However, he too was given this honour only posthumously.

7. Bharat Ratna Lal Krishna Advani:

It has been decided to give Bharat Ratna to the former Deputy Prime Minister of the country and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lal Krishna Advani. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself has given this information by tweeting. Furthermore, only three people can be given Bharat Ratna in a year. And two are already been announced.

February 3, 2024
Hemant Soren Arrested. Champai Soren maybe next CM

Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundry case last night after a long query for around 7 hours. In the custody of ED, he went to the governor’s house to resign as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

Furthermore, after the resignation of Hemant Soren, Champai Soren submitted his claim to form the government in Jharkhand to the governor. Champai Soren submitted a letter of support from 47 MLAs. The governor said that he would inform Champai Soran about his decision after studying the letter. After the governor’s approval, Champai Soran will become the next Chief Minister of Jharkhand.

How Hemant Soren got arrested

ED has sent 10 summons to Hemant Soren but he avoided the enquiry for the charges against him. On the 29th of January, he was in Delhi and ED officials went to his house in Delhi for enquiry. But he didn’t reach to his house. On the contrary, he hides himself in an unknown place to avoid enquiry. Probably He was anticipating his arrest. It is a surprise that the investing agencies can’t find a Chief Minister with Z+ security.

As per the media reports he was trying to contact the BJP leaders to stop his arrest. But when every effort was in vain he went back to Ranchi probably by road. As his chartered plane was there in Delhi. ED seized a BMW car and 36 lakhs rupees cash from his house in Delhi.

After the hideout of around 36 hours, Hemant Soren appeared in Ranchi on the 30th of January.

Hemant Soren appeared in Ranchi

He agreed to face the enquiry of ED at his residence on the 31st of January. Furthermore, he has given the time of yesterday noon. After the enquiry, ED took Hemant in custody yesterday night at around 9 PM.

Hemant Soren is the third CM of Jharkhand who is arrested

Before Hemant Soren, two such leaders of Jharkhand have been arrested, who were once the Chief Minister of the state. These include the names of Hemant Soren’s father Shibu Soren and the veteran leader of Jharkhand Madhu Koda.

After arrest of Hemant Soren

Before his arrest, Hemant Soren had a meeting on the 30th of January with MLAs at his residence. AS media reports, his agenda was to make his wife Kalpana Soren the next Chief Minister.

Kalpana Soren

Previously Lallu Prasad Yadav has done in Bihar by making Rabdi Devi as Chief minister of Bihar. But probably MLAs didn’t accept this. Kalpana Soren also attended the meeting of MLAs. Despite she is not an MLA. Then Hemant Soren called another meeting in the evening. He also planned the strategies after his probable arrest.

Champai Soren will be the next Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has taken this step after the decision of the resignation of Hemant Soren. Champai is said to be a close relative of Hemant Soren. Champai was holding the responsibility of cabinet minister in the current government. Apart from JMM, Congress was also an ally of the government. This will happen after the confirmation from the governor.

Who is Champai Soren?

Champai Soren

Champai Soren is a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. Presently he is the MLA from Seraikela Assembly seat from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Party. As a Cabinet Minister, he was holding the responsibility of Transport, ST and SC and Backward Classes Welfare Department in the Hemant Soren government.

When the demand for a separate Jharkhand state from Bihar was being raised, Champai’s name remained in the news a lot. Along with Shibu Soren, Champai also participated in the movement in Jharkhand. Only after this people started calling him ‘Jharkhand Tiger’.

Champai was elected to the Jharkhand Assembly for the first time in 2005. After this, he became MLA in 2009 also. He held the responsibility of Minister of Science and Technology, Labor and Housing from September 2010 to January 2013. He was the Cabinet Minister for Food and Civil Supplies and Transport from July 2013 to December 2014.

Champai Soren was elected to Jharkhand Assembly for the third time in 2014. He became MLA for the fourth time in 2019. Along with this, he became the Minister of Transport, ST, SC and Backward Class Welfare in the Hemant government.

February 1, 2024
India Budget 2024 Session Started. Interesting Facts

India Budget 2024 session of Parliament starts today with the President’s address in the joint session of Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha. President Draupadi Murmu, in her detailed speech lasting one hour and 13 minutes, outlined the policies and vision of the government. After this, following the parliamentary system, the Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed briefly in English.

President’s Speech during India Budget 2024 Session

She said this is her first address in the new Parliament building. The magnificent building was constructed at the beginning of “Azadi ka Amrit Kaal”. Moreover, it serves as a testament to India’s civilization and culture. It represents the commitment to establish new traditions for the new India of the 21st century. She is confident that this new building will witness productive dialogue on policies that will shape the development of ‘Viksit Bharat’ in the Amrit Kaal of our independence. Furthermore, she extended her best wishes.

This year is the 75th anniversary of our Constitution’s adoption. During this time, the Amrit Mahotsav celebration of 75 years of independence was completed with many programs held nationwide. She outlined the work done successfully during this period

During her address in the India budget 2024 session, she highlights the achievements of her government. She highlighted that India is the first country to hoist its flag on the southern pole of the Moon. Furthermore, she talked about the infrastructure developed in India. Moreover, she appreciated the achievements of players in the Olympics and Para Olympics games. She also elaborates on the various law amendments by her government.

Over the past decade, India has completed numerous tasks in the national interest, which the citizens had been waiting for decades. Such as Ram Mandir, Article 370, Triple talaq, CAA, one rank one pension and appointed Chief of Defence staff. Furthermore, she said, “Since childhood, we have been hearing the slogan of ‘Garibi Hatao’. Now, for the first time in our lives, we are witnessing the eradication of poverty on a massive scale”.

The Finance Minister will present the India Budget for 2024

Nirmala Sitaraman will present the interim India budget 2024 tomorrow. The government will present the Economic Survey before the interim budget. The report of the Privilege Committee will also be presented in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the case of MPs accused of ruckus and indecent conduct in Parliament.

Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the government presents the Union Budget in Parliament before the beginning of every financial year. A budget is a document related to the income and expenses of the government in a financial year. This financial year starts on 1 April every year and ends on 31 March of the next year.

General elections are to be held this year, so this time it will be an interim budget. This time the budget presented by the government will be only to meet the government expenses till the coming of the new government. The full budget for the financial year 2024-25 will be presented in July by the new government elected after the general elections.

Citizens are expected to get relief as Lok Sabha elections are near. At the same time, the session lasting till February 9 can be turbulent. The opposition can corner the government on various issues.

All Party Meeting Before India Budget 2024 Session

An all-party meeting was held on Tuesday with leaders of all parties of India before the budget 2024 session in Parliament. All parties were invited by the Center for the meeting. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with leaders of all parties of both houses. This meeting was held in the Parliament Library.

Before the meeting began, TMC MPs Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Sukhendu Shekhar Ray met Union ministers Pralhad Joshi and Arjun Ram Meghwal. Apart from him, MDMK MP Vaiko attended this meeting.

Interesting facts of the India Budget

1 First Budget

The first budget of independent India was presented on 16 November 1947. It was introduced by the country’s first Finance Minister RK Shanmukham Chetty. Although in a way it was a review report of the Indian economy. When the country’s first budget was presented, income up to Rs 1500 was tax-free in the country. Now it is Rs 7 lakhs.

2 Married and unmarried people had to pay different taxes

In 1955, to increase the population, for the first time in the country, separate tax-free incomes were kept for married and unmarried people. Married people did not have to pay any tax up to Rs 2000. At the same time, for bachelors, this limit was only Rs 1000.

3 Tax of Rs 97.75 was levied on every Rs 100 earned.

India had the highest tax rate in 1973-74. At that time the maximum rate of income tax collection was made 85 percent. Including the surcharge, this tax rate reached 97.75%. Out of every Rs 100 earned at an income of Rs 2 lakh, only Rs 2.25 went into the earner’s pocket. The remaining Rs 97.75 was kept by the government.

January 31, 2024
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu may face impeachment

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is under pressure to apologize to India. If he doesn’t agree then he will lose power. Opposition preparing for impeachment against Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu.

After winning the election Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu based on anti-India Maldives political situation were changed. Due to that reason PM Modi planned his visit to Lakshad weep to promote local tourism. After that conflict between Maldives and India come into the limelight.

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On January 13, after returning from China, Muizzu said that Maldives is not the backyard of any particular country and no one can threaten it. Instead of poor-quality medicines from India, we will import medicines from Europe and America. This statement of Muizzu was in the context of India. Opposition leaders strongly attacked his statements.

Clashes in Maldives Parliament

MPs from pro-government parties and opposition members came face to face over the approval of four members in Muizzu’s cabinet. Maldives Parliament approves only one cabinet member out of four.

According to local media reports, parliament voted to refuse to sanction Housing Minister Ali Haider Ahmed, Islamic Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Attorney General Ahmed Usham. At the same time, Economic Minister Mohammad Sayeed narrowly escaped and was approved. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu made the formal request for approval of his cabinet on November 20, two days after taking office.

Parliament was scheduled to vote on the cabinet on December 18, but the original report of the government monitoring committee was rejected. Parliament convened a meeting on Sunday to vote on the committee’s new report, which was passed on 30 December. But just before Sunday’s vote, the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) announced parliamentary immunity for four members of Muizzu’s cabinet. Decided to stop the clearance and issued a three-line red whip against them. MDP has the majority in Parliament.

The move triggered clashes between pro-government and opposition MPs, disrupting the parliamentary sitting proceedings. The long-pending vote finally took place on Monday afternoon and Parliament rejected Haider, Shaheem and Usham. Haider was rejected by a vote of 46-24. Usham was rejected by a vote of 44-24 and Shaheem by 31-30. However, Sayeed narrowly got approval with a vote of 37-32.

Opposition preparation against Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldives’ opposition parties MDP and Democrats are going to present an impeachment motion. This motion will be placed in the Parliament against Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu.

There is increasing pressure on Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu, who came to power by spewing anti-India venom, to apologize to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The MDP, which holds the majority in the Parliament of Maldives and serves as the main opposition party, has stated that if Muizzoo fails to issue an apology for his anti-India remarks, then they may introduce an impeachment motion against him in the Parliament.

Apart from former President Ibrahim Mohamed Saleh’s Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), other opposition parties are also building pressure on Muizzu to apologize to India. Sources associated with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) claimed on Monday that they have collected the signatures of all MPs needed for a no-confidence motion against Muizzu. Now if Muizzu does not apologize, he will have to lose his post.

Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim has said that the way Muizzu has made indirect verbal attacks against India. Muizzu’s statement after returning from a China trip is unacceptable. Moreover, he will have to apologize to India for this.

There are a total of 87 members in the Parliament of Maldives. Parliament had recently amended its standing orders to make it easier to hand over an impeachment motion. Moreover, MDP Democrats together have 56 MPs. Of these, 43 MPs are from MDP and 13 are from Democrats. According to the Constitution and the standing orders of the Parliament, impeachment can be done against the President with 56 votes.

This makes it clear that if Muizzu does not accept the demands of the opposition, it is certain that he will lose his chair.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu news from Maldives

According to a report by Maldivian news portal Sun, Parliament refused to approve three members of Muizzu’s cabinet. MDP has secured the required majority for impeachment. Furthermore, according to the report of The Edition, on Monday, the parliamentary group of MDP unanimously decided to present the impeachment motion.

India is committed to work

At the same time, India is committed to working with the Maldives for the speedy implementation of the Male-Thilafushi Link Project. Furthermore, this project aims to establish direct connectivity between Thilafushi and Malé, the capital of Maldives. Moreover, this project is to be built for 530 million dollars.

A high-level meeting was held on Monday to monitor this project to be built with the help of India. Maldives’ Ministry of Works and Infrastructure shared several photos of the meeting on social media. Furthermore, the meeting was jointly chaired by Construction Minister Abdullah Muthathalib and Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar. India has expressed its intention.

January 30, 2024
Filmfare Awards 2024 winners list

Filmfare Awards 2024 winners have been announced. Everyone from Pathan-Jawan to Sam Bahadur showed their mettle. Big films of Bollywood have taken their place in the Filmfare Awards 2024. Shahrukh Khan’s hit film in 2023 has also been included in the award category. At the same time, Vicky Kaushal’s acting has also got him an award.

The 69th Filmfare Awards started in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat. Furthermore, Host Karan Johar made a grand entry with his co-host Manish Paul. Moreover, many celebs like Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan added charm to the event with their performances. Trupti Dimri has also made her dance debut at the Filmfare Awards 2024 Ceremony.

Sam Bahadru left Jawan-Pathan behind

Shahrukh Khan’s film ‘Jawaan’ has brought a brilliant story to the audience showing the truth of corruption, which was given a lot of love by the audience at the box office. At the same time, Jawan has received the Best Action Movie Award at Filmfare this year. Along with this, Jawan has also won the award for Best VFX. Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, released on December 1 last year, has won the best background score. Animal has also won the title in the category of Best Sound Design.

Also, Sam Bahadur of Vicky Kaushal has received the most awards in Filmfare. This film first got the award in the category of Best Costume, then it also got the award for Best Sound Design and Best Production Design.

12th fail got Filmfare Award 2024

Vidhu Vinod Chopra has received an award in Filmfare for 12th Fail. 12th Fail has also been given the award for Best Editing. Also, Ganesh Acharya has received the award for the best choreography of the song ‘What Jhumka’ from the film Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners List

Filmfare Awards 2024 winners that have been announced so far, the list in various categories is in front of you.

1- Filmfare Awards 2024 winners for Best Music Album – Animal

The Filmfare Award for Best Music Album went to Pritam, Vishal Mishra, Manan Bhardwaj, Shreyas Puranik, Jaani, Bhupinder Babbal, Ashim Kemson, Harshvardhan Rameshwar and Gurinder Seagal for ‘Animal’.

2- Best Song Filmfare – Zara Hatke Zara Bachke Tere Vaaste

At the 69th Filmfare Awards, Amitabh Bhattacharya received the Filmfare Award for Best Song for ‘Tere Vaaste’ from ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’.

3- R D Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent Award

Shreyas Puranik has won the R D Burman Award for Upcoming Music Talent for ‘Satranga’ from ‘Animal’. Moreover, it is a prestigious award in the name of the legendary music director R D Burman.

4- Best Dialogue – Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Ishita Moitra won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’.

5- Best Screen Play Award: 12th Fail

Vidhu Vinod Chopra was given the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for ’12th Fail’ at the Filmfare Awards 2024.

6- Filmfare Awards 2024 winners for Best Story: OMG 2 and Joram

In the 69th Filmfare Awards, the Filmfare Award for Best Story was given to Amit Rai for ‘OMG 2’ and Devashish Makhija for ‘Zoram’.

7- Lifetime Achievement Award: David Dhawan

Famous Bollywood director David Dhawan has been honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. Moreover, he is famous for his entertaining movies.

8- Best Playback Singer Male: Bhupinder Babbal

Bhupinder Babbal received the Filmfare Award for Best Playback (Male) for ‘Arjan Vailly’ from ‘Animal’.

9- Best Playback Singer Female: Shilpa Rao

The Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer (Female) was given to Shilpa Rao for ‘Besharam Rang’ of ‘Pathan’.

10- Best Debut Director – Dhak Dhak

Tarun Dudeja received the Best Debut Director award for Dhak Dhak.

11- Best Debut (Female): Alizeh Agnihotri

Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh received the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female.

12- Best Debut (Male): Aditya Rawal

Aditya Rawal received the Best Debut Male category award for his performance in the film Faraaz.

13- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Vicky Kaushal

Vicky Kaushal has received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film ‘Dinky’.

14- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi received the award for her supporting role in the film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Furthermore, she is a renowned actress who won 5 National Film Awards for Best Actress. Moreover, Shabana Azmi won 2 Filmfare Awards for Best Actress and 4 others in various categories. Apart from this she also won International Awards and many other Awards and honors.

15- Best Film (Critics) – Joram

Devashish Makhija’s Zoram received the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics). Furthermore, Manoj Vajpai, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Samita Tambe are in the leading roles in this movie.

16. Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)- Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt was given the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) award for the Rocky Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Moreover, Alia Bhatt also won this award last year for the movie Gangubai Kathyawadi.

17: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)- Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor was awarded the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) award for the film Animal.

18: Best Film- 12th Fail

Vikrant Massey’s film 12th Fail was selected for the best film.

19: Best Director- Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra was honoured with the Best Director Award for the 12th Fail. Moreover, he has won 4 National Film Awards for his popular movies Munna Bhai MBBS and 3 Idiot. Furthermore, he has won 10 Filmfare Awards till now for Best Director and various other categories.

20: Best Actor Male (Critics)- Vikrant Massey

Actor Vikrant Massey was given the Filmfare Best Actor Male (Critic) Award.

21: Best Actor Female (Critics)- Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukherjee was selected for Filmfare Best Actor Female (Critic) for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway.

January 29, 2024
Rajasthan Government orders removal of retired employees still serving.

Rajasthan Government orders were issued to remove the employees serving in the different departments even after retirement. On the instructions of the Rajasthan government, the Autonomous Government Department issued orders to remove the employees serving even after retirement. But many departments, corporations and universities are kind to retired employees.

Retired personnel are working in good positions in Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. In the corporation, these employees work in posts ranging from administrative officers to private secretaries of officers. While many work as consultants. But citing a shortage of personnel, Roadways is taking the services of these retirees. Furthermore, there is a shortage of about 12 thousand personnel on the roadways. Recruitment has not been done on these posts of various cadres. The same is the condition of the health department. Here the retired personnel have not been removed even after the order.

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Why Rajasthan Government issue this order

If sources are to be believed, crores of rupees were being spent every month on retired employees and officers during the previous Congress government. When they were investigated, it came to light that the purpose for which they were kept was not being accomplished. This was discussed only after the first review meeting with the UDH Minister to remove retired employees and officers who were unnecessarily engaged.

Now their services are being terminated by issuing orders. Furthermore, during the previous government, a large number of retired officers and employees were deployed. They were deployed in the name of consultants in many bodies including UDH, DLB and JDA.

Moreover, chances for new recruitment of employees will be opened. It’s good news for candidates seeking jobs in the Rajasthan Government departments.

Retired working without approval at Rajasthan University

Retired employees have been appointed on a contract basis to various posts in the departments, sections, constituents, colleges and units of Rajasthan University. Moreover, approval has not been taken at the competent level for appointing these employees. Retired employees are working in various departments of the university including Ayurvedic Hospital and the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat. Furthermore, the same as in RA Poddar Institute of Management, Accounts and Finance, Rajasthan College, Examination Department, Maharani College and Engineer’s Office. Recently the University Registrar has given instructions to the officials of the concerned departments to remove these employees as per the instruction of Rajasthan Government.

Termination orders in JCTSL after Rajasthan Government Instructions

Instructions have been issued to terminate the services of retired employees working at Jaipur City Transport Services Limited (JCTSL). It is noteworthy that JCTSL has retired employees working in offices and flying squads. After the Rajasthan Government orders, services on deputation will be terminated.

Earlier, the services of retired employees and officers working in the bodies under the Urban Development and Health Governance Department through consolidated remuneration, contract, pay-minus pension or any other means after retirement have been terminated. On the instructions of UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra, both departments have issued a joint order. It is also written in the order that a compliance report should be sent.

January 28, 2024

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