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The Government and the transporters have agreed that transport workers will resume their work immediately, they appeal to truck drivers to resume work. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla says, " We had a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives, govt want to say that the new rule has not been implemented yet, we all want to say that before implementing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 106/2, we will have a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives and then only we will take a decision."
Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands. The agitation by truck drivers, which was launched in several states in the country on Monday, continued on the second day, leading to non-delivery of petroleum products at depots and people rushing to petrol pumps amid the fear of fuel shortage. In Maharashtra, the truck drivers have been staging protests at various places, including capital Mumbai, Nagpur, Solapur, Dharashiv, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Nagpur, Beed, Hingoli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Gadchiroli and Wardha.
Israel's top court has struck down a controversial judicial reform, which challenged the powers of the judiciary and led to mass protests. The reform would have limited the power of the Supreme Court in overturning laws it deemed unconstitutional.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu. Earlier today, PM Modi was received by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Governor. PM Modi is on his first trip to Tamil Nadu after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the recent Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands. The agitation by truck drivers, which was launched in several states in the country on Monday, continued on the second day, leading to non-delivery of petroleum products at depots and people rushing to petrol pumps amid the fear of fuel shortage. In Maharashtra, the truck drivers have been staging protests at various places, including capital Mumbai, Nagpur, Solapur, Dharashiv, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Nagpur, Beed, Hingoli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Gadchiroli and Wardha.
Israel's top court has struck down a controversial judicial reform, which challenged the powers of the judiciary and led to mass protests. The reform would have limited the power of the Supreme Court in overturning laws it deemed unconstitutional.
Eight of 15 justices had ruled against an amendment passed by parliament in July which scraps the "reasonableness" clause, deployed by the court to overturn government decisions which are deemed unconstitutional.
"This is due to the severe and unprecedented damage to the basic characteristics of the State of Israel as a democratic state," a statement from the Supreme Court said.
Critics said that the controversial reforms would have weakened the judicial system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the 38th Convocation Ceremony of Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu. Earlier today, PM Modi was received by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Governor. PM Modi is on his first trip to Tamil Nadu after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the recent Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
"PM @narendramodi reached Tiruchirappalli a short while ago. He was received by Tamil Nadu Governor, RN Ravi, Chief Minister, Thiru @mkstalin, Union Minister of State, Thiru @Murugan_MoS and other dignitaries," the Prime Minister Office (PMO) posted on X.
PM Modi will visit Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Kerala over two days, on January 2 and 3.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been awarded six months in jail by a labour court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for violating the nation's labour laws. Yunus, who pioneered the use of microcredit to help impoverished people, was present in court and was granted bail. The court gave Yunus 30 days to appeal the verdict and sentence. Grameen Telecom is a non-profit organisation founded by Yunus is at the centre of the case.
At least 30 people were killed and several others were injured in a powerful earthquake that hit off the Noto Peninsula on Japan’s northwest coast, toppling buildings, buckling roads, and triggering a blaze that ripped through a city. The fire tore through more than 100 houses and buildings in Wajima, one of the hardest-hit cities of Monday’s magnitude-7.6 tremor, public broadcaster NHK said. Aftershocks were rattling the region about 315 kilometers (195 miles) northwest of Tokyo as rescue workers fanned out to look for victims.
10:36 PM
Japan earthquake: Over 30,000 households remain without power
Japan Earthquake Live Updates: Almost 33,000 households were without power in the region, which saw temperatures touch freezing overnight, the local energy provider said. Many cities were without running water.
10:27 PM
Representatives of All India Motor Transport Congress had a successful meeting with MHA officials
Government and All India Motor Transport Congress appealed to all the drivers to return to their respective jobs. The office bearers were informed that these new laws and provisions have not yet come into force and if they have any concerns about section 106 (2) of BNS, the Government will consider it with an open heart.
10:27 PM
'Govt, transporters agreed workers will resume work immediately'
The Government and the transporters have agreed that transport workers will resume their work immediately, they appeal to truck drivers to resume work. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla says, " We had a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives, govt want to say that the new rule has not been implemented yet, we all want to say that before implementing Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 106/2, we will have a discussion with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives and then only we will take a decision."
9:53 PM
Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha President Shashi Yadav expelled for anti-party activities
BJP has taken stern action against its Youth Wing leader, Shashi Yadav. The party announced the immediate expulsion of Shashi Yadav from his position as the President of the Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha, citing his involvement in anti-party activities.
9:52 PM
Fuel pumps in Punjab see panic buying
Motorists queued up at fuel stations at many places in Punjab on Tuesday over fears that stocks would run dry soon with truckers keeping off the roads to protest stricter punishments in the new law on hit-and-run cases. In the wake of the restricted supply of petrol and diesel because of the protest, the Chandigarh administration ordered rationing of fuel to two- and four-wheelers with immediate effect until normalcy is restored. People queued up at petrol pumps in some parts of Haryana as well. Private bus operators and some auto-rickshaw unions in the state have also joined the protest against the new provision. Some truck, bus and tanker operators began a three-day strike on Monday in several states to protest the stricter punishments. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, set to replace the Indian Penal Code, drivers who cause serious road accidents due to negligent driving and run away without informing authorities face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh.
9:52 PM
Truckers call off strike in Maharashtra's Nashik
Truck drivers protesting against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run road accidents, called off their strike in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday after the local authorities assured to look into their demands. The agitation by truck drivers, which was launched in several states in the country on Monday, continued on the second day, leading to non-delivery of petroleum products at depots and people rushing to petrol pumps amid the fear of fuel shortage. In Maharashtra, the truck drivers have been staging protests at various places, including capital Mumbai, Nagpur, Solapur, Dharashiv, Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Nagpur, Beed, Hingoli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Gadchiroli and Wardha.
6:59 PM
LTTE conflict: Sri Lanka to establish Truth Commission as part of reconciliation
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued the gazette for the Bill that will eventually lead to the establishment of ‘The Commission for Truth Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka,' which has been a big demand for reconciliation post-2009 with the end to the armed conflict with the LTTE.
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had begun a campaign for a separate Tamil homeland in the northern and eastern regions of the island nation for nearly 30 years before its collapse in 2009 after the Sri Lankan Army killed its supreme leader V Prabhakaran.
6:51 PM
We will defend ourselves against genocide accusations at International Court of Justice: Israeli Official
An Israeli official said that Israel will defend itself against genocide accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa had launched a case on December 29 at the world court against Israel for what it said were "genocidal" acts in Gaza, with Israel rejecting the case "with disgust".
According to a statement, the ICJ application said that "Israel has engaged in, is engaging in and risks further engaging in genocidal acts against the Palestinian people in Gaza".
6:35 PM
Hearing on Imran Khan's disqualification case adjourned until Thursday by Pakistan's Supreme Court
Pakistan's Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing until Thursday in a key case that would settle the issue of lifetime disqualification of former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan. The decision will determine once and for all the controversy behind the period of disqualification under Article 62(1)(f) of Pakistan's constitution and the Elections Act 2017.
6:29 PM
Cong workers protest against BHU student gang rape in front of PM Modi's Varanasi office
Congress workers on Tuesday protested near the Prime Minister's public relations office (PRO) office in Varanasi against the alleged involvement of local Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leaders in the gang rape of a Banaras Hindu University (BHU) student.
6:22 PM
Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir
5:58 PM
Truckers' protest: Chandigarh caps sale of fuel amid restricted supply
Amid an ongoing strike by truckers against stricter punishments in hit-and-run cases in the new law, the Chandigarh administration on Tuesday ordered rationing of fuel to two- and four-wheelers. The move comes as motorists queued up at fuel stations in the city over fears that stocks would run dry soon if the strike continues.
5:48 PM
Manipur violence: Priyanka Gandhi criticises PM Modi, asks govt to take 'concrete steps' for peace
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after four people were killed in Manipur, and urged the government to take "concrete steps" for stability and peace by talking to all stakeholders in the northeastern state. Four villagers were gunned down by unidentified attackers in Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district.
"Four people were killed in Manipur, many people are injured, there is curfew in many districts. The people of Manipur have been facing murder, violence and destruction for eight months. When will this trend stop?" Priyanka Gandhi said in her post on X.
5:44 PM
SC issues notice to central govt on PIL for framing of rehabilitation policy for differently-abled persons
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre and others on a public interest litigation(PIL) seeking framing of guidelines for rehabilitation and social reintegration of mentally and physically challenged people who have no one to take care after they turn 18 years of age.
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the plea filed by KSR Menon, a former journalist, seeking framing of a policy or guidelines to provide aftercare facilities for differently-abled persons.
5:20 PM
The "reasonableness" law was part of a wider series of judicial reforms introduced by the government led by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel's Supreme Court overturns Netanyahu govt's controversial judicial overhaul initiative
The Israeli Supreme Court's passed a crucial decision nullifying a controversial law passed by Parliament in 2023. The July 2023 law passed by Knesset, the Israeli parliament, had eliminated the reasonableness clause that many criticised would have weakened the judiciary, giving the executive “unreasonable” powers, which would have emdangered the democratic nature of the Israeli state.
The "reasonableness" law was part of a wider series of judicial reforms introduced by the government led by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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First Published: Jan 02 2024 | 9:46 AM IST
