Shashi Tharoor supports the new bills regarding ministers' removal upon imprisonment. The bills propose removing ministers jailed for 30 days on serious charges. This stance differs from other Congress leaders like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who criticizes the bill. She calls it draconian and anti-democratic. The proposed law mandates resignation for PMs, CMs, and ministers detained for offenses with five-year sentences.
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A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district triggered flash floods, obliterating Chasoti village. At least 60 lives were lost, with scores injured and dozens still missing. Piyra Singh, a survivor, recounted the horror as his home collapsed, claiming the lives of his relatives. Rescue operations are underway as families grapple with immense grief.
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A Gen Z with much of his career ahead of him, Gill has all the chops a brand looks for. "Gill's brand value has appreciated by 30%-40% post the India-England series. His brand fees will increase anywhere in the range of 25%-50% depending on the kind of brand approaching him," Neeraj Jha, senior sports analyst and commentator, told TOI.