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Madhya Pradesh to have gau cabinet, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says gau economy is India’s answer to industrialisation

Chouhan said the gau cabinet will have officials of seven departments including animal husbandry, forests, panchayat and rural development, revenue, home, and farmers’ welfare. He said the government will soon announce the details about the powers and responsibilities of the bovine cabinet.

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A day after the announcement of formulating a law against love jihad, the Madhya Pradesh government has now decided to invoke another Hindutva staple: the holy cow. The state will have a gau cabinet, yes, for the continued and better sanctuary of the cow. On Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the first meeting of the Gau cabinet will be held on November 22 at noon on Gopashtami, the festival dedicated to Lord Krishna and cows, in Malwa’s Gau Sanctuary.

Chouhan said the gau cabinet will have officials of seven departments including animal husbandry, forests, panchayat and rural development, revenue, home, and farmers’ welfare. He said the government will soon announce the details about the powers and responsibilities of the bovine cabinet. Chouhan tweeted the government has decided to constitute a gau cabinet for the protection and fostering of Godhan (cow and its progeny) in the state.

Deepak Vijayvargiya, MP BJP spokesperson, told the media the decision is aimed at developing an alternative source of rural employment by harnessing the potential of cows and the resources available through it.

Chouhan said industrialisation cannot be the only solution to generate employment in the state. Assuring the employment opportunity through the cow cabinet, he said the government will provide sustainable infrastructure for developing a cow-economy to generate incomes in the rural setup.

The decision comes a day after state Home Minister Narottam Mishra announced that the Madhya Pradesh Dharma Freedom Bill 2020 in the next MP assembly session. Under which there would be 5 years of imprisonment if found guilty and the act will be considered non-bailable.

Earlier this year, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh had passed an ordinance to prevent cow slaughter by amending the Uttar Pradesh cow slaughter act, 1955. The law provides a maximum of 10 years jail term and a fine up to Rs 5 lakh.

Cow conservation and protection was the key concern for the political parties during Madhya Pradesh bypolls. The Congress had tried its best to hold the issue. Soon after coming into power, the Kamal Nath government had increased the daily allowance for the upkeep of cows and also had announced the construction of 1,000 modern cowsheds in the state.

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 However, the cow sanctuaries across the country are struggling with a shortage of resources for proper maintenance of the cows. In 2017, Madhya Pradesh has established the first cow sanctuary at Agar-Malwa and also announced Kamdhenu Gau Abhyaran under Gau Samvardhan Board by spending about Rs 32 crore. The officials of the sanctuary told the media that more than 600 cows had died in the last one year due to extreme weather conditions in the sanctuary.

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Parliament winter session: Government lists 15 bills, including Waqf bill

The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

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The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.

Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.

Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.

Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.

Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.

Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.

The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.

Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.

Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.

Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.

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Yogi Adityanath accords tax-free status to Sabarmati Report film in Uttar Pradesh

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.

The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.  

Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.

Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.

Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.

The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.

The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.

Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.

Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.

The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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