News updates: Karnataka puts on hold Bill for reservation in private sector firms for Kannadigas

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4:25 PM

'Members are disappointed': Nasscom slams Karnataka govt's decision to reserve jobs for Kannadigas

In a statement, the tech body said, "Nasscom and its members are disappointed and express deep concern regarding the passage of the Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act Bill, 2024." "Restrictions could force companies to relocate as local skilled talent becomes scarce," it added. NASSCOM is an Indian non-governmental trade association and advocacy group that primarily serves the Indian technology industry.

 

4:05 PM

Porsche crash case: Panel recommends action against JJB members for 'procedural lapses' in bail to minor

The committee investigating the conduct of two Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members in connection with the bail given to the minor accused in the Pune Porsche crash case has recommended disciplinary action against them for "procedural lapses", an official said on Wednesday. "In its report, the committee recommended action against the two JJB members for the procedural lapses. Based on the report findings, they (JJB members) were issued a show-cause notice which sought their replies. But as their replies were not satisfactory, we wrote to the state government and proposed a disciplinary action against both the members," a official said.

4:01 PM

Law ministry pitches for sunset clause in certain bills; makes it part of 100-day agenda

The law ministry has pitched for the incorporation of a "sunset" clause or automatic repeal provision in certain type of bills to de-clutter statute books and has put it in its 100-day agenda. The sunset clause applies primarily to laws of temporary nature or those dealing with dynamic situations. Once their utility ends, they stand removed from the statute books.

3:40 PM

News update: Court reserves order on interim bail for Delhi CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case

3:37 PM

Four detained for questioning in connection with murder of VIP chief's father

Bihar Police have detained four persons for questioning in connection with its probe into the murder of Jitan Sahni, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni. A statement issued by Darbhanga Police said, "Analysis of the CCTV footage has revealed that these four persons entered the house of Jitan Sahni around 10.30 pm on July 15 and stayed there for half an hour."

2:57 PM

Mephedrone worth over Rs 2 crore seized, two drug peddlers held

Police have arrested two drug peddlers from Navi Mumbai and seized from them mephedrone worth more than Rs 2 crore, an official said on Wednesday. The arrest was made on Tuesday by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Navi Mumbai police, he said. The accused were identified as Salauddin Allahuddin Shaikh and Fazal Jafar Khan, both aged 21 and residents of Mahim in central Mumbai, he said.

2:56 PM

Governor RN Ravi holds talks on security related 'situations' in state with Amit Shah

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and said he had a "very productive meeting" with the central minister on security and related situations in the state. "Had a very productive meeting with the Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji on the prevailing security and related situations in Tamil Nadu and their implications for the peace, progress and safety of the people of the state," Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan said on social media platform X, quoting Ravi.

2:09 PM

IMD weather update: 'Yellow' alert issued for Delhi, Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Tamil Nadu, central Maharashtra, western Madhya Pradesh, eastern Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Konkan, Goa, Saurashtra, Kutch, and southern interiors of Karnataka. Read here for more details.

2:05 PM

European Commission didn't provide enough information about Covid-19 vaccine deals, says EU court

The European Commission did not allow the public enough access to information about COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreements it secured with pharmaceutical companies during the pandemic, the EU general court said Wednesday. The decision came a day ahead of a vote at the European Parliament at which European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is seeking reelection.

2:04 PM

Mumbai's first underground Metro line to start from July 24, says BJP's Vinod Tawde

Mumbai's first underground Metro rail corridor, known as Metro Line 3, will start operating from July 24, Bharatiya Janata Party's general secretary Vinod Tawde said on Wednesday.He gave this information in a post on X. Mumbai Metro Line 3, also known as Mumbai Metro Aqua Line or Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Line, is a 33.5 km underground route that will connect south Mumbai to the city's western suburbs and is expected to reduce the burden on the suburban locals.

1:39 PM

After row on jobs quota, Karnataka labour minister clarifies reservation capped at 70%

Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad has clarified that the reservation of jobs in private firms in Karnataka is capped at 70 per cent for non-management roles and 50 per cent for management-level employees. A controversy erupted yesterday after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared there would be 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in all Group C and Group D jobs in private companies.

1:24 PM

Government urges Bangladesh's universities to close after 6 die in protests

Officials in Bangladesh asked all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. Some universities quickly moved to comply, but others, including Dhaka University at the center of the protests, were still deciding how to respond.

1:22 PM

News update: Karnataka CM deletes social media post on Kannadiga reservation in private sector jobs

On July 16, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state cabinet approved a bill mandating 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms for Group C and Group D posts.  "The Cabinet meeting held yesterday approved a bill to make recruitment of 100 per cent Kannadigas mandatory for 'C and D' grade posts in all private industries in the state," Siddaramaiah said in a post on X.

1:04 PM

All issues of remand, pre arrest, arrest have been decided by the trial court, argues Kejriwal's lawyer

" All issues of remand, pre arrest, arrest have been decided by the trial court. These are grounds of bail... Why should I be made to go to trial court for bail if the trial court has already dealt with and decided all these issues?," Kejriwal's lawyer argued before the Delhi High Court today.

12:54 PM

BJP leader Manikanth Rathod taken in custody in rice theft case

BJP leader Manikanth Rathod has been arrested in connection with theft of rice meant for Anna Bhagya scheme, police said on Wednesday.

The Shahapur police arrested Rathod from his residence in the district headquarter town of Kalaburagi.