The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of the Sangathan Parv Workshop on Sunday at the party headquarters extension office in the national capital. During the meeting, a decision was taken to celebrate Atal Jayanti for a whole year from December 25, 2024, to December 25, 2025, as good governance and to celebrate Samvidhan Parv.
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BJP and AAP have clashed over welfare schemes in Delhi as elections approach. BJP's Hardeep Singh Puri criticized AAP's Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani scheme, alleging lack of proper budget and approval. Kejriwal accused BJP of obstructing these initiatives. Inquiry ordered into AAP's data collection practices for women's schemes.
J P Singh, a 2002 batch IFS officer, has been appointed as the next Indian ambassador to Israel. Currently serving as joint secretary of the PAI division, Singh is noted for his expertise in Pakistan and Afghanistan affairs and has previously served in Islamabad and Kabul. He will assume his role amid rising tensions in West Asia.
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The Supreme Court is considering a plea from a non-believer Muslim seeking equitable property division under the Indian Succession Act. If accepted, this could lead to uniform succession laws for all faiths. The petitioner argues that Sharia law discriminates against women, impacting her inheritance rights. The Union government has been asked to file a detailed affidavit.
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Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised Air India after encountering a broken seat during his flight. He expressed disappointment over poor service and questioned the management for charging full fare for defective seats, urging immediate corrective actions to prevent future passenger discomfort.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in more than 50,000 villages across 10 states and 2 UTs. This initiative aims to provide accurate property ownership data, reduce disputes, and support economic development through drone and GIS technology.