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  • Meet Bhartruhari Mahtab, New Pro-Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha |

    New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. The appointment of Mehtab was done by President Murmu as a pro-tem Speaker under Article 95(1) of the Constitution.

    Suresh Kodikunnil, Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu, Radha Mohan Singh, Faggan Singh Kulaste and Sudip Bandyopadhyay were appointed to aid the Speaker Protem during the oath-taking of the newly-elected members.

    According to Article 94 of the Constitution, the office of the speaker becomes vacant immediately before the first meeting of the new Lok Sabha. In that case, the President appoints a Member of the House as Speaker pro tem to perform the duties of the Speaker.

    The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is scheduled to begin on June 24 while the Rajya Sabha session will begin on June 27. 

    Who Is Bhartruhari Mahtab?
    Bhartruhari Mahtab switched from Biju Janata Dal (BJD) to BJP just a few days before the Lok Sabha elections. He secured a seat from the Cuttack Parliamentary constituency and defeated BJD Santrupt Misra. Mahtab represented the same constituency earlier as a BJD leader and now as a BJP candidate.

    In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Mahtab, contested from as BJD leader and won against BJP leader Prakash Misra. In 201, he was honoured with the Parliamentarian Award. He is the son of Dr Harekrushna Mahatab, who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha two times.

  • Could China’s Growing Nuclear Arsenal Become a Concern for Other Countries? ,

    SOLNA: The Chinese nuclear arsenal has increased from 410 warheads to 500 warheads within a year, claimed The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in its 55th yearbook 2024. SIPRI, an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control, and disarmament in its report stated that “the estimated size of China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 in January 2024, and it is expected to keep growing.”

    It further mentioned that for the first time, China may also now be deploying a small number of warheads on missiles during peacetime. Depending on how it decides to structure its forces, China could potentially have at least as many intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) as either Russia or the USA by the turn of the decade.

    ‘China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country, but in nearly all of the nuclear-armed states there are either plans or a significant push to increase nuclear forces.” stated, Associate Senior Fellow with SIPRI, Hans M. Kristensen.

    China is likely to have a significantly smaller total nuclear weapons arsenal than either the United States or Russia, but due to its rapid deployment, it may eventually catch up to them in terms of active armament in the years to come, according to SIPRI.

    According to SIPRI, there are over 2,100 nuclear missiles that are thought to be in use and under control at any given time, practically all of which are possessed by the United States or Russia.

    China is increasing its weapons at a time when tensions across the world are rising due to the hostilities in Taiwan and the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine. China has been holding more military exercises close to Taiwan in the past year, which some observers interpret as preparation for an invasion of the disputed territory, The Hill reported.

    According to SIPRI, the majority of nations are expanding or modernising their stockpiles at the same time as the nuclear buildup. According to the institute, Israel, which does not formally recognise that it possesses nuclear weapons, is said to have moved to modernise its stockpile, while North Korea, France, and India have taken steps to increase their armaments in the past year.

  • Supreme Court Declines Plea Challenging CBFC Certification of ‘Hamare Baarah’ | Movies News

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a writ petition seeking revocation of the CBFC certification given to the Annu Kapoor starter film ‘Hamare Baarah’ directed by Kamal Chandra. A vacation bench presided over by Justice Vikram Nath said it was not inclined to hear on merits the plea filed directly before the apex court challenging the grant of certificate to the film by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

    “You challenge the Bombay High Court order. The movie was screened and the Bombay judges have seen it. They directed expunging a few scenes, shots, and dialogues. If you seek leave and file an appeal, it would be correct for this court to examine the matter,” the bench, also comprising Justice SVN Bhatti, told the petitioner’s counsel.

    Sensing the disinclination of the apex court to entertain the plea, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the writ petition. The plea was dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file a special leave petition against the Bombay HC order allowing the release of the film on June 21.

    In an order passed on Wednesday, the Bombay High Court allowed the release of the controversial film after making certain modifications to the content that was found objectionable. The petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution claimed the film shows that Muslim women have no independent rights and the Muslim community is responsible for the growing population in India.

    “The director and producers of the film targeted a particular community and portrayed the status of Muslim women as slaves and chattels who are exploited by the male members. Verse 223 of the Surah Baqarah Chapter 2 of the Holy Quran has been misinterpreted and wrongly projected as ordaining the Muslim male to treat the Muslim female as his chattel and allowing him to exploit her in any manner,” said the plea filed through advocate Syed Mehdi Imam.

    Directed by Kamal Chandra, ‘Hamare Baarah’ also features Ashwini Kalsekar, Rahul Bagga, Manoj Joshi, Aditi Bhatpahri, Paritosh Tiwari, Parth Samthaan, and Shaan Saxena in key roles.

    After watching its trailer, a section of Muslim intellectuals raised objections to the film, saying it grossly misinterprets Islam and intends to malign the religion and the Muslim community as a whole.

  • OPPO A3 Pro With 50MP AI Dual Camera Set-Up Launched In India –Check Price, Variants, Cashback And Other Offers |

    New Delhi: OPPO India launch the OPPO A3 Pro smartphone featuring 120Hz Ultra Bright Display, AI LinkBoost, AI Eraser, and a large 5,100mAh Hyper Energy Battery.

    The OPPO A3 Pro is available in Moonlight Purple and Starry Black and retails at Rs 17,999 for 128GB storage and Rs 19,999 for the 256GB variant across Amazon, Flipkart, OPPO Store, and mainline retail outlets.

    Customers can get up to 10% instant cashback on credit and debit cards from HDFC Bank, SBI Cards, IDFC First Bank, Yes Bank, and ICICI Bank. Enjoy no-cost EMI for up to 6 months and consumer loans without any down payment with leading partners, said Oppo.

    The 6.67-inch screen Phone comes with a 180Hz touch response (120Hz default). It’s 120Hz Ultra Bright Display, reaches a maximum brightness of 1,000nits in sunlight.

    OPPO A3 Pro features 50MP AI Dual Camera set-up and an 8MP Selfie Camera. The shooters come with a Portrait Mode, AI Portrait Retouching, and Dual-view Video.

    The smartphone is powered by 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G mobile platform. It has 8GB memory with 128GB and 256GB storage options, plus up to 8GB of additional RAM through RAM Expansion. The OPPO A3 Pro is also equipped with a large 5,100mAh Hyper Energy Battery with 45W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge.

    The OPPO A3 Pro’s design is sleek at 7.68mm and lightweight at 186g. The smartphone is rated IP54 for water and dust resistance.

  • T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma’s 5 ‘warriors’, who are increasing Team India’s victory chariot, everyone’s favorite is also included in the list

    T20 World Cup 2024: Team India is undefeated in the T20 World Cup 2024 so far. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, this team performed brilliantly and first did wonders in the group stage and then won the first match in the Super 8. After defeating Afghanistan by 47 runs, now Team India’s next target is Bangladesh and Australia, by defeating both these teams, Rohit’s army will confirm the ticket to the semi-finals. So far, 5 players have been heroes for Team India, who have shown amazing game this season and took the team to the Super 8. This includes 2 batsmen and three bowlers.

    Team India’s 5 heroes in T20 World Cup 2024 Rishabh Pant- Has scored 116 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 131. Pant played a brilliant innings of 42 runs off 31 balls against Pakistan. This innings proved to be a lifesaver for Team India. Suryakumar Yadav- This player has so far scored 112 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 125. Surya has hit back to back fifties against America and Afghanistan. Arshdeep Singh- India’s top wicket taker. He has taken 10 wickets in 4 matches so far. Arshdeep Singh took 2 wickets against Ireland, 1 against Pakistan, 1 against America and 3 against Afghanistan. Jasprit Bumrah- This legend has taken 8 wickets so far in 4 matches. Bumrah took 2 wickets for just 6 runs against Ireland in the first match. Then he took 3 wickets for 14 runs against Pakistan. It was Bumrah who won this match for Team India. He did not take a single wicket against America, but took 3 wickets for 7 runs against Afghanistan. Hardik Pandya- Pandya has proved to be the X factor for Team India. Even though his IPL 2024 did not go well, Pandya is doing wonders in the blue jersey. So far in 4 matches, Hardik has dismissed 7 batsmen and has also scored 39 runs in 2 innings. Team India’s journey in T20 World Cup 2024

    First match- Defeated Ireland by 8 wickets. Second match- Defeated Pakistan by 6 runs. Third match- Defeated America by 7 wickets. Fourth match- Match did not take place due to rain. Fifth match- Defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs.

  • ‘The question is not about the madrasa, but about the educational institution’: Minister Shah said- Whoever insults the tricolor and the national anthem, many of his things will be closed

    Imran Khan, Khandwa. A big statement has come from Cabinet Minister Vijay Shah in the Madhya Pradesh government. He said that the question is not about madrasas, but about educational institutions. Many things of the teaching institute that will insult the tricolor and the national anthem will be closed.

    The state’s Tribal Welfare Minister Vijay Shah has given a big statement in Khandwa. Talking to the media, he said that the question is not about the madrasa, but about the educational institution. The question is about the respect of the Indian national flag, the question is about the national anthem of India through Jana Gana Mana.

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    Minister Vijay Shah, while referring to the private school, said that this is our Christian school, Jana Gana Mana is taught here. Flag hoisting takes place. If any educational institution in the country insults the tricolor, does not recite Jana Gana Mana, then many of their things will be closed. Let us tell you that a few days ago, Minister Vijay Shah had said that the national anthem is necessary in every school and madrasa.

    Grant amount allocated for public relations tour of ministers: Report will have to be given to GAD every month, officers will not be able to withdraw the amount in the hope of approval

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  • hd kumaraswamy: PM Modi acted immediately to safeguard students’ interests: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on NEET exam row

    Amid the row over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said that “acting immediately” Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the concerned minister to safeguard the interest of the students.

    “According to my knowledge, PM Modi acted immediately after it came to his notice. In the first cabinet itself, he advised the concerned minister how to…safeguard the interest of the students. He has given the direction,” Kumaraswamy told reporters.

    The former Karnataka CM also performed yoga on the 10th International Yoga Day here in the national capital on Friday.”PM Modi encouraged citizens of nearly 124 countries to do Yoga every day and keep good health. I congratulate him,” he said after the event.

    Earlier on Thursday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi and said he is ‘silent’ on the entire issue because he is “crippled” and he has “psychologically collapsed” post-elections and will struggle to run a government like this.

    Rahul Gandhi further said that it seems PM Modi is not bothered about NEET and is instead more concerned regarding the election of the Speaker.”The silence (of government) is because the Prime Minister is crippled. Right now, the PM’s main agenda is the (election of) Speaker. He is not bothered about NEET or all these things. He is bothered about his government and Speaker. That is where his mind is,” Rahul Gandhi said at a press conference on Thursday.Speaking about the people who have been arrested from Bihar in the “paper leak” case, he said, “Regarding Bihar, we have said that there should be an inquiry and action should be taken against those who have leaked the paper.”

    Rahul Gandhi also said that the Congress party will raise the issue in the Parliament.

    Recently, Patna Police arrested several people including some candidates who had taken the NEET exam in recent days.

    Meanwhile, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government is working to further strengthen the National Testing Agency (NTA) by “reconsidering important things.” He also assured action against those responsible for the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the examinations.

    Speaking to ANI, Pradhan said, “In a democracy, everyone has their views. It is our job to listen to everyone. Our responsibility is to run a process-driven government, it is our responsibility to speak the truth and accept truth. Few students have doubts about NTA (National Testing Agency) and we will have to accept this.”

    “The government has decided to form a committee and experts will be part of that committee. All the important things will be reconsidered and the NTA will be strengthened further. Those who are responsible for it (discrepancies) will be held accountable,” he said.

    The Education Minister earlier announced the formation of a high-level committee to probe into the issues pertaining to the functioning of NTA.

    The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5 and the results were declared on June 4, ahead of its scheduled announcement date of June 14. Protests were held alleging irregularities and paper leaks as the results showed that as many as 67 students had topped the exam with a perfect score of 720.

    The NEET-UG examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), paves the way for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country.

  • RSS-Krida Bharati in collaboration with Art of Living celebrated Yoga Day at Sapphire Green Society

    Raipur. RSS and Krida Bharati in association with Sudha Society Foundation, Residence Association of Sapphire Green Society (Emperia, Plot and Villa), Art of Living organized a program on International Yoga Day today at Sapphire Green Society. Also read: Pakistan: A frenzied mob dragged a tourist out of the police station and beat him to death for desecrating the Quran, then set him on fire, watch the video…

    In the program, more than 50 children, men and women and senior citizens did yoga for 50 minutes under the guidance of Dr. Ishwar Lal Nishad of Art of Living. He taught many asanas like Surya Namaskar, Superman, Noka Asana, Bhujang Asana etc. and ended with meditation. All the participants enjoyed the session and thanked GK Bhatnagar, President of Sudha Society Foundation for organizing the event.

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    On this occasion, Sudha Society honoured Dr. IK Nishad, Kaushal Chaudhary and Sumit Upadhyay by giving them certificates. Emperia Sapphire Green Society President Mahendra Bapna, Shankarlal Gupta, Sanjay Rathi, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Mukesh Aggarwal along with prominent people of Sapphire Green participated in the programme.

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    In the end, Sudha Society Foundation President GK Bhatnagar thanked everyone including Plyneer Company (leader of plywood n veneer). Yoga T-shirts were provided to all the participants. Tatsam Pandey played an active role in the success of the program.

  • International Yoga Day 2024: PM Narendra Modi Leads The Celebrations From Srinagar | Top Updates |

    It’s the 10th International Yoga Day and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the whole country is celebrating the ancient practice of yoga which originated in India. The celebration of course goes beyond the national boundaries with Yoga gaining popularity globally. Here are 10 LIVE updates on World Yoga Day 2024. 

    1. PM Narendra Modi led the way and performed Yoga at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of Srinagar’s Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, on International Day of Yoga on Friday. The event was slightly delayed due to rains in Srinagar. Check out the video below:

     

    Interacting with the yoga practioners in Srinagar, J&K. Do watch. https://t.co/WCkPgtiSGx
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024

    2. While addressing an event in Srinagar, the Prime Minister said that India’s proposal regarding the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations was supported by 177 nations. “Today, from the land of Kashmir, I congratulate everyone around the world on International Yoga Day! Ten years ago, I proposed the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations. India’s proposal was supported by 177 nations, which is a record in itself. In 2015, on Kartavyapath in Delhi, 35,000 people performed Yogasanas together,” he said.

    3. Talking about the global popularity of Yoga and how it has boosted the economy, PM Modi said, “In the last 10 years, the expansion of Yoga has changed the perception related to Yoga. Today, the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward. From Rishikesh and Kashi to Kerala, we can witness a new trend of Yoga Tourism emerging in India. People from all over the world are coming to India in pursuit of learning authentic yoga. Accordingly, sectors related to hospitality, tourism, apparel, etc. are booming from the huge inflow of people. This is creating new avenues for employment opportunities for youth.”

    4. At this momentous occasion, the Prime Minister spoke about the tremendous scope of yoga and how it has been embraced by people across age groups. He reminded the world of Charlotte Chopin, a 101-year-old woman Yoga teacher from France who was awarded the Padma Shri this year. PM Modi also said that the number of people doing yoga all over the world is constantly increasing. PM Modi also clicked selfies with yoga enthusiasts in Srinagar.

     

    Post Yoga selfies in Srinagar! Unparalled vibrancy here, at the Dal Lake. pic.twitter.com/G9yxoLUkpX
    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024

    5. Across the country, several yoga events are taking place. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar performed yoga with foreign diplomats in Delhi and said that “yoga has been a great bonding point for different cultures”. In Lucknow, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel led the Yoga Day celebrations. Many bureaucrats participated in the event. 

    6. Home Minister Amit Shah also took part in a yoga event in Gujarat.

     

    #WATCH | Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah performs Yoga in Ahmedabad, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. pic.twitter.com/auhToLN9cc
    — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024

    7. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has come up with a unique initiative, ‘Yoga for Space’, to mark the International Day of Yoga 2024. Under this initiative, all scientists and officials of ISRO will perform Yoga together as per the Common Yoga Protocol guidelines.

    8. In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring June 21 as ‘International Day Of Yoga.’

    9. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, known for her fitness and amazing yoga videos, said that PM Narendra Modi was largely responsible for the global popularity of yoga. Talking to IANS, Shilpa told IANS, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has played a pivotal role in bringing yoga to the global stage. His efforts, including the establishment of International Yoga Day, have significantly increased worldwide awareness and appreciation of yoga’s benefits. This has inspired millions to embrace yoga, fostering a healthier and more balanced lifestyle globally.”

    10. This year’s theme, ‘Yoga for Self and Society’, emphasizes yoga’s vital role in fostering both individual well-being and societal harmony.

  • Pakistan: A frenzied mob dragged a tourist out of a police station and beat him to death for insulting the Quran, then set him on fire, watch the video…

    Islamabad. The series of killings of people by frenzied mobs in the name of sacrilege in Pakistan is not stopping. In the latest incident, on the night of June 20, a frenzied mob beat a tourist to death and then burnt him on the charge of sacrilege of the Quran in Madyan area of ​​Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Also read: Failure of NEET, UGC-NET: What can India learn from China’s Gaokao exam reform

    According to the report, the victim was a resident of Sialkot district of Pakistan’s Punjab province, and had gone to Swat as a tourist. The frenzied mob accused the tourist of setting some pages of the Quran on fire and then beat him to death and then set him on fire.

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    Let us tell you that Swat police had initially detained the tourist accused of ‘blasphemy’ to prevent any untoward law and order situation. Later, the frenzied mob attacked the police station and dragged the victim out of the police station and took her away with them.

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    Regarding this matter, Swat District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Zahidullah Khan said, “People set fire to the police station and a mobile vehicle. A total of 8 people were injured during the attack. After this, the victim was beaten to death and his body was set on fire. The video of this horrific incident went viral on social media on Thursday (June 20 night).

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    After the incident, heavy police force was deployed in Madyan area to calm the situation and bring law and order under control. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has taken cognizance of the matter, and has appealed to Muslims to maintain peace. He has also summoned a report on the matter and directed SDPO Dr. Zahidullah Khan to control the situation immediately.

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