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A structure bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra heard a batch of instances difficult the controversial electoral bonds scheme. (File picture)
We are additionally protecting: Takeaways from Supreme Court’s verdict on electoral bonds scheme, updates farmers’ protest in Delhi, Sandeshkhali row, and different prime tales
In at the moment’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the newest updates on the Supreme Court placing down the electoral bonds scheme calling it ‘unconstitutional’, farmers’ protests in Delhi, Sandeskhali row, and different prime tales.
‘Unconstitutional’: SC Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme, Says It Violates Right To Information
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bond scheme that enables nameless donations to political events by buying electoral bonds from the State Bank of India (SBI), saying nameless electoral bonds violated residents’ proper to data. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud delivered two separate however unanimous verdicts on pleas difficult the scheme. READ MORE
In a giant verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional”. A five-judge bench of the Apex Court stated the scheme violates the appropriate to data and freedom of speech and expression below the Constitution. The courtroom requested the issuing financial institution–SBI– to cease issuing the electoral bonds and furnish the small print of all donations made below the scheme to the Election Commission of India. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud additionally requested the ballot physique to publish the info in regards to the domination by March 13, 2024. READ MORE
PM Modi’s Qatar Visit Important Also Beyond Release of Indian Navy Personnel, Say Sources
Beyond acknowledging Qatar’s cooperation within the launch of eight jailed Indian Navy personnel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to Doha can also be vital from the angle of power safety, prime authorities sources instructed News18. Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday met his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha and mentioned methods to strengthen ties between the 2 nations. Modi arrived in Doha on Wednesday evening on an official go to to Qatar. This is the Prime Minister’s second go to to Qatar, the primary being in June 2016. READ MORE
Saraswati Puja celebrations at a authorities in Lichubagan close to Tripura had been marred by protests after a video of the Saraswati idol with out a saree went viral on social media. A gaggle of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters on Wednesday allegedly barged into the Government College of Art and Craft and compelled the institute authorities to drape the idol of Goddess Saraswati with a saree, information company PTI quoted eyewitnesses as saying. According to a report in NDTV, ABVP members, citing considerations in regards to the perceived “vulgarity”, initiated a protest that later attracted Bajrang Dal supporters. The protesters stated that the idol had been crafted by college students of the school. READ MORE
As Sandeshkhali Row Rages, Trinamool MLA’s Remark On Women’s ‘Physique, Complexion’ Draws BJP Ire
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee has slammed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Narayan Goswami for commenting on the physique and complexion of the indigenous ladies of West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali village, the place native ladies have been agitating over alleged atrocities dedicated towards them by Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Shajahan Sheikh and his aides. TMC’s Narayan Goswami, throughout a latest interview, stated, “The adivasi or tribal women from Sandeshkhali can be identified by their physique and complexion. However, the women alleging harassment in front of the camera are fair. Can we infer that they are local adivasis?” READ MORE
Office Of Microsoft Employees With Nap Rooms, Multi-Cuisine Cafe Will Make You Jealous
Multinational firms like Meta and Microsoft are identified for his or her lavish workplace areas and worker perks. Recently, a gaggle of Microsoft workers flaunted their workplace area in Hyderabad by participating within the viral ‘of course’ pattern. In the video, they confirmed numerous perks of their workplace like free merchandising machines, nap rooms, shuttle providers, an infinite provide of firm merch, a multi-cuisine cafeteria, and extra. The workers additionally identified how their job permits them to “work from anywhere” and helps them preserve work-life stability. So far, this video has gathered over one lakh likes. The video was recorded on the Microsoft India Development Center, which is a 54-acre property. READ MORE
