A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) of 39 members, chaired by P.P. Chaudhary, will scrutinize the 'one nation, one election' bills. The committee, comprising members from various parties, including 22 from NDA and 15 from the opposition, will examine the proposed mechanism for simultaneous polls and submit its report by the next session's final week.
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Noida International Airport's launch is postponed beyond April due to delays in terminal construction, specifically for international passengers. DGCA and BCAS clearances, essential for commercial operations, are also pending. Domestic services may start earlier, with the timeline to be decided in a meeting led by CM Yogi Adityanath.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Assam's development, highlighting the opening of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy and the relocation of Assam Rifles' headquarters in Mizoram. With a Rs 1,000 crore investment, the academy is set to become the best in India. Shah also emphasized Assam's advancements, including significant semiconductor industry investments and multiple peace agreements.
In the aftermath of a language row in Belagavi, a girl retracted her sexual harassment complaint against a bus conductor under the Pocso Act. The incident sparked tensions between Kannada and Marathi speakers, leading to bus services suspension. Authorities are considering police deployment on buses to ensure safety and resume services.
Kerala BJP leader P C George has been booked for allegedly making hate speech during a TV discussion, provoking religious hatred. The complaint was filed by the Muslim Youth League Municipal Committee. The BJP condemned the police action, calling it a political vendetta by the LDF government, while George clarified his remarks were against extremism, not any community.
India has formally declared the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism and refusal to negotiate as breaches of the agreement. The decision comes after Pakistan warned that any diversion of water allocated to them under the treaty would be considered an act of war.
Actor Allu Arjun expressed condolences and offered personal assistance to the family of a woman who died in a stampede outside a Hyderabad theatre. Arjun, released from prison earlier that day, clarified his presence inside the theatre during the incident, emphasizing it was unrelated to him and purely accidental.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji temple in Kharghar. The temple, costing Rs 170 crore, is part of ISKCON's Glory of Maharashtra initiative. The event was attended by distinguished guests and featured extensive security measures, highlighting ISKCON's role in promoting spirituality and Indian culture.
Australian opener Sam Konstas had a memorable debut against India in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, marked by an impressive 60 off 65 balls and an on-field altercation with Virat Kohli. Despite the emotional exchange, Konstas later revealed that Kohli is his favorite player.
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