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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has made way for Indian Parag Agrawal as its CEO. Twitter India has been at some rough patches with the Government of India. After Microsoft and Google, this appointment is important for Indians in the tech world. Dorsey has been at the receiving end of Donald Trump “affections” following the former US President’s ban on Twitter.

Lucknow airport puts Omicron restriction in place

Amidst the fear of the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, several states have been issuing guidelines and advisories for the travellers. Now, Lucknow DM issued protocols for passengers arriving at Lucknow airport. In the advisory, it was mentioned that passengers showing symptoms in the thermal scanning will be subjected to a free RT-PCR test. RT-PCR test of 10% passengers arriving on all domestic flights to be done on a random basis.

Tejashwi Yadav leads attack on Nitish govt, says Bihar is poorest state of India, what’s the point of ’15 saal bemisaal’

The opposition leader of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, lead an attack on the Nitish government. He said that in the NITI Aayog’s poverty index repor5t, Bihar has been found to be the poorest state of India. He further said that if the Chief Minister of Bihar was serious about it, then there would’ve been an improvement. He concluded by saying that what’s the point of ’15 saal bemisaal’ if the situation is this worse?

43 students, 1 teacher of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare school in Telangana tests positive for COVID-19

Amidst the rising concerns over the new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, 43 students, 1 teacher of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Backward Classes Welfare school tested positive for coronavirus. Currently, Telangana has been reporting 100-150 cases every day.

Bill to cancel farm laws passed in Parliament

The Farm Laws Repeal bill was presented at 12:06 p.m. and passed at 12:10 p.m., despite opposition demands for a discussion. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was disappointed as the farm laws were repealed without debate. He further added that the government was afraid of having a debate.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:38 PM

During the passing of the cancel bill of farm laws, the ruckus was created as the opposition was mentioning that there should be discussion over this too. The opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the three farm laws are being repealed because of upcoming elections in five states.

19 people including 7 police personnel, who were on duty during President’s visit test positive for COVID-19 in Haridwar

The government officials who were on duty during President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to Haridwar has tested positive. According to reports, 19 people were found positive including 7 police personnel. Ashok Kumar, Uttarakhand DGP, said that they were all present when President visited Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Tom Latham hits 2nd consecutive half-century, New Zealand needs 170 for their big victory

New Zealand opening batsman Tom Latham on day 5 of the Kanpur test match, hit his second consecutive fifty after India gave the target of 284 runs to win the match. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson And Ross Taylor are still on the crease and are on course for their big victory.

Live score: NZ- 118/3

Bitcoin won’t be considered as legal tender, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamn on November 29 at the Winter session of Parliament said that Bitcoin will not be considered as a legal tender, as the government does not have any data of its transfers. Earlier this Indian government had announced that they will ban all private cryptocurrencies except a few ones.

Farm Laws bill repealed by Lok Sabha amid ruckus by opposition MPs, session adjourned till 2:00 pm

The Farm Laws repeal bill passed by Lok Sabha amid the ruckus by opposition MPs on the first day of the Winter session of Parliament. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar tabled the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021. The session is again adjourned till 2:00 pm.

Chandiwal Commission cancels bailable warrant against Mumbai to cop Param Bir Singh in connection with money laundering case

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has been denied a bailable warrant by the Chandiwal commission, in connection with corruption allegations against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Rajya Sabha speaker Venkaiah Naidu adjourns Rajya Sabha proceedings for 1 hr to mourn passing away of MP Oscar Fernandes

M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the Rajya Sabha proceedings for one hour to mourn the passing away of sitting MP Oscar Fernandes. The three farm laws bills are supposed to be repealed on the first day of the Winter session of Parliament.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla adjourns session till 12 noon after sloganeering by Opposition MPs

Lok Sabha speaker om Birla adjourned the Winter session of Parliament till 12 noon after the opposition members started sloganeering in support of farmers and demanding the repealing of three farm laws bill.

Winter session of Parliament with national anthem in both houses, PM Modi and senior BJP leaders present in Lok Sabha

The Winter session of Parliament began with the national anthem in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. PM Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and senior BJP leaders were present in parliament. The three farm laws are supposed to be repealed in the parliament today

67 people found Covid positive in Maharashtra’s Thane, 59 were fully vaccinated

In Maharashtra’s Thane, approx 67 people found Covid positive in an old age home, among 59 were fully vaccinated. They all have been admitted in a government hospital. The new covid variant Omicron is likely to be more dangerous than its previous variants.

Farm Laws bill to repeal in Lok Sabha as Winter Session of Parliament begins

On the first day of the Winter session of Parliament 2021, the BJP government will repeal the three farm laws bill on November 29. However, opposition parties are demanding compensation to each family of deceased farmers who died during a protest against the farm bills.

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Congress to hold meeting of its Rajya Sabha MPs at Congress Parliamentary Party Office

Amid three first day of the Winter session of Parliament where three farm laws bills are supposed to be repealed, Congress has called a meeting of its Rajya Sabha MPs at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office on November 29.

Japan bans international arrivals amid sudden spread of Omicron variant of Covid 19

Amid the sudden spread of ‘Omicron’ the new variant of Covid 19, Japan has banned international arrivals in their country. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that the measure will take effect from Tuesday i.e., November 30.

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PM Modi assures no discrimination in women’s quota, delimitation debate intensifies in Parliament

PM Narendra Modi has assured that women’s reservation will be implemented without discrimination, amid a heated debate over delimitation in Parliament.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that there will be no discrimination in the implementation of women’s reservation, as Parliament witnessed a sharp debate over the proposed linkage between the quota and delimitation exercise.

During the ongoing special session, the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring fair representation while addressing concerns raised by opposition parties regarding the timing and structure of the legislation.

The proposed framework aims to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, its implementation is tied to a fresh delimitation exercise, which is expected after the next census.

Opposition questions timing and intent

Opposition leaders have raised concerns that linking the women’s quota to delimitation could delay its implementation. They argue that the process of redrawing constituencies may push the actual rollout further into the future.

The issue has triggered a broader political confrontation, with multiple parties questioning whether the move could alter representation across states.

Some critics have also alleged that the delimitation exercise could disproportionately benefit certain regions based on population, a charge the government has rejected.

Government reiterates commitment to fair implementation

Responding to these concerns, the Centre has maintained that the reforms are necessary to ensure accurate and updated representation based on population data.

Leaders from the ruling side have repeatedly emphasized that the process will be carried out transparently and without bias. The assurance that there will be “no discrimination” is aimed at addressing fears among states and opposition parties.

The debate marks a key moment in Parliament, with both sides engaging in intense exchanges over one of the most significant electoral reforms in recent years.

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Give all tickets to Muslim women, Amit Shah says, attacking Akhilesh Yadav on sub-quota demand

A sharp exchange between Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav in Parliament over sub-quota for Muslim women highlights key divisions on women’s reservation implementation.

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A heated exchange broke out in Parliament during discussions on the women’s reservation framework, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav locking horns over the demand for a sub-quota for Muslim women.

The debate unfolded as the government pushed forward key legislative measures to implement 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Akhilesh Yadav argued that the proposed reservation must ensure representation for women from marginalised communities, including Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Muslim women. He said that without such provisions, large sections could remain excluded from political participation.

He also questioned the timing of the bill, alleging that the Centre was avoiding a caste census. According to him, a census would lead to renewed demands for caste-based reservations, which the government is reluctant to address.

Government rejects religion-based quota

Responding to the demand, Amit Shah made it clear that reservation based on religion is not permitted under the Constitution.

He stated that any proposal to provide quota to Muslims on religious grounds would be unconstitutional, firmly rejecting the idea of a separate sub-quota for Muslim women within the broader reservation framework.

The government has maintained that the existing framework already includes provisions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) women within the overall reservation structure.

Wider political divide over implementation

The issue of sub-categorisation within the women’s quota has emerged as a major flashpoint, even as most opposition parties broadly support the idea of women’s reservation.

Samajwadi Party leaders reiterated that their support for the bill depends on inclusion of OBC and minority women, while the government continues to defend its constitutional position.

The debate is part of a broader discussion during the special Parliament session, where multiple bills linked to delimitation and implementation of the women’s quota are being taken up.

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No state will lose a seat, Centre assures as delimitation debate takes centre stage in Parliament

Parliament’s special session begins with key focus on implementing women’s reservation and delimitation, setting the stage for major electoral changes.

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A special session of Parliament commenced on Thursday, with the Centre set to take up crucial legislation related to women’s reservation and delimitation of constituencies. The session, scheduled over three days, is expected to witness intense debate as the government pushes forward its legislative agenda.

At the centre of discussions is the proposal to operationalise the women’s reservation law, which seeks to allocate 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies to women. The law, passed earlier, requires enabling provisions before it can be implemented.

The rollout of the reservation is closely tied to the delimitation exercise — a process that redraws parliamentary constituencies based on updated population data. The implementation is expected only after the next census and delimitation process are completed.

The government is aiming to put in place the framework so that the reservation can be enforced in future elections, likely around 2029.

Delimitation and numbers at play

Delimitation is a key aspect of the proposed changes, as it will determine how seats are redistributed and which constituencies are reserved. The exercise is expected to reflect population shifts and may also involve an increase in the total number of Lok Sabha seats.

This linkage has made the issue politically sensitive, with several opposition parties backing women’s reservation in principle but raising concerns over how and when delimitation will be carried out.

Political reactions and expected debate

The session is likely to see sharp exchanges between the government and opposition. While there is broad agreement on increasing women’s representation, disagreements remain over the timing, process, and potential political implications of the delimitation exercise.

Some leaders have argued that delimitation could significantly alter the balance of representation among states, making it a contentious issue beyond the women’s quota itself.

The government, however, has framed the move as a step toward strengthening women’s participation in governance and ensuring more inclusive policymaking.

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