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Punjab and Haryana High Court stays WFI elections after petition filed by Haryana Wrestling Association

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Haryana Wrestling Association (HWA) filed a petition challenging the move to allow Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association to cast votes in WFI elections. Former WFI head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Following a petition filed by the Haryana Wrestling Association (HWA), the Punjab and Haryana High Court delays the voting set for Saturday, August 12, in a significant step involving the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. In an attempt to stop HAWA from participating in WFI elections, the Haryana Wrestling Association filed a lawsuit with the court.Deepinder Hooda, a member of parliament, is the organization's leader, and it has official ties to both the WFI and the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA). A state organization is allowed to send two members to vote in its elections under WFI guidelines.However, Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association has asserted that they are associated with the WFI and are eligible to vote in elections.The Haryana Wrestling Association revealed that ...

'There has to be harmony...': Supreme Court asks Centre to form committee to look into cases of hate speech

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The apex court was hearing a case involving alleged blatant hate speech at rallies in different states, including Haryana, where recent communal riots left six people dead. The Supreme Court of India On Friday, the Supreme Court ordered the Center to set up a commission to investigate cases of hate speech, stating that there must be harmony and peace across communities.A case involving alleged outright hate speech at rallies in several states, including Haryana, where recent communal disturbances left six people dead, was being heard by the Supreme Court. The accused hate speech called for the death of members of a certain community and their social and economic boycott. When the Center was represented by Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti instructed Nataraj to seek advice and tell the judge by August 18 regarding the committee.  "The communities must live in peace and harmony with one another.Every community has a responsibil...

Is Rahul Gandhi suggesting Army firing on civilians in Manipur: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Rahul Gandhi said the ‘nonsense’ in Manipur can be controlled by the Indian Army in two days. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma countered.        Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a solution has to come from the hearts. Rahul Gandhi's prescription for peace in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, is incorrect. According to Himanta, hearts, not guns, should be used to resolve the Manipur crisis.  In Aizawl, Indian Air Force carried out the same action. After the blast, there was a decrease in violence. Rahul Gandhi said today that the Indian Army should put an end to the unrest in Manipur. What does that imply? Should they start shooting at civilians? said Himanta. Has he prescribed this? How is that even possible? Nothing can be resolved by the army. They will only be able to calm things down temporarily and bring about peace, according to Himanta. "They insisted that PM M...

Government asks Indians to leave chaos-hit Niger ‘as soon as possible’

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MEA said that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and also asked the people to reconsider their plans if they are travelling to Niamey.     Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi(ANI) Following the coup in Niger, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advice requesting Indian nationals whose presence is not necessary to leave the country as soon as feasible. At a media briefing on Friday, MEA spokeswoman Arindam Bagchi stated that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and urged the public to reevaluate their travel arrangements if they are going to Niamey. The Indian government keeps a careful eye on what's happening in Niger.Indian nationals who are not necessary in the country are recommended to depart as soon as feasible in light of the current circumstances. They might remember that the airspace is currently shut down.The greatest care should be taken to ensure safety and security when cro...

Capital Punishment For Mob Lynching: Big Revamp Of Indian Criminal Laws

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A new offence on acts of secession, armed rebellion, subversive activities, separatist activities or endangering sovereignty or unity and integrity of India has been added in the revised laws.    The new bill prioritises laws for crimes against women and children. New Delhi:  The administration today announced a thorough revision of the penal code from the colonial era, which will increase penalties for crimes like mob lynching and child rape and create a new offense called "endangering unity" in place of sedition. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, according to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who introduced three measures. The Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya, respectively. For assessment by a Standing Committee, all three were referred. The updated rules now include a new offense for acts of secession, armed rebellion, subversion...

Ukraine Fires All Military Recruitment Chiefs, Says Volodymyr Zelensky

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"This system should be run by people who know exactly what war is and why cynicism and bribery during war is treason," he said in a statement on Telegram messaging app.      President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement on Friday.    Kyiv:   On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that all of the nation's regional military recruitment centers had been closed due to corruption. According to President Zelensky, an investigation of Ukraine's recruiting facilities found evidence of professional misconduct, including transferring draft-eligible males across the border in violation of a wartime restriction and unlawful enrichment. He stated that this system "should be run by people who exactly understand what war is and why cynicism and bribery during war is treason." As it fights off Russia's full-scale invasion and pursues EU membership, Kyiv has made combating corruption a top priority. Top general Valery Zaluzhny, according to Volodym...