Backlog of POCSO cases rose to 1.3 lakh in 2023, government tells Lok Sabha
Thursday, 14 December 2023 The pendency of POCSO Act cases has increased by 7.4%, reaching over 1.3 lakh cases by March 2023. The government has informed the Lok Sabha that the cumulative disposal of POCSO cases stands at just over 1 lakh. The data reveals that 758 fast track special courts, including 412 exclusive POCSO courts, have disposed of more than 2 lakh cases since their inception. State-wise data shows that Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh have the highest number of disposed cases, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have the highest number of pending cases.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the J&K Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, highlighted the government's actions against terrorism financing. Notable achievements include 32 cases registered by SIT, 51 cases by SIG, 229...
Another proposed change relates to redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5.. DNA
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is our right to meet anyone. But they are not allowing it. I had spoken about farmers. Speaker told the House that they are not being stopped. Now they have been stopped again. There is a Sri Lanka issue of farmers. There were also people from Child Welfare...I keep doing this (meeting delegations)...My life becomes a bit more difficult as it is easier to meet them there (LoP Chamber in Parliament). Otherwise, now I have to keep coming here."
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In a heated Lok Sabha session, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made headlines with his controversial remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Rijiju defended the bill, now titled 'UMEED,' and addressed concerns about associating MPs with any religion. He challenged the notion of changing an MP's religion to fit the Waqf board's criteria. Rijiju also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to thoroughly review the bill. Watch the full debate and understand the implications of these statements on India's legislative landscape.
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Congress MP KC Venugopal opposes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha, He says, "This bill is a fundamental attack on the Constitution…Through this bill, they are putting a provision that non-Muslims also be members of the Waqf governing council. It is a direct attack on freedom of religion...Next you will go for Christians, then Jains...People of India will not buy this kind of divisive politics now..."
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On Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari says, "This has been the government's intention from before. BJP should change its name and it should be called 'Bharatiya zameen hathyao aur apne apne chaheton ko baant do'. Who are you to take away land given in donations by people?..."
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The annual Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins as millions of devotees embark on a sacred journey across central India. Kanwariyas, as the pilgrims are known, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River, carrying it back to local Shiva temples. This month-long event, concentrated in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, sees devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual purification through their arduous trek and ritualistic offerings.
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Recent bypolls across seven Indian states resulted in significant gains for the opposition INDIA bloc, which won 10 out of 13 assembly seats. The Congress party secured victories in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the Trinamool Congress swept all four seats in West Bengal. The BJP won two seats, including one in Madhya Pradesh. These results are seen as a boost for the opposition and may indicate shifting political dynamics ahead of future elections.
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A tragic stampede occurred at a spiritual gathering in Hathras, organized by Sakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. The incident happened as crowds were leaving, resulting in about 90 deaths. Bhole Baba, formerly Suraj Pal, quit his job 17 years ago to become a spiritual leader. He has millions of followers, mainly from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The group maintains distance from media and manages events independently. Baba's whereabouts are unknown since the incident.
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YS Sharmila Reddy, Congress party chief in Andhra Pradesh, waded into waist-deep floodwaters on July 24 to highlight the Union government's indifference to the state's flooding crisis. Visiting Nandamur village in West Godavari, Sharmila criticized the Modi government for neglecting Andhra Pradesh in the recent Budget, while states like Bihar, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh received flood relief funds. Over 420 villages are inundated, with 9,078 people evacuated to relief camps.
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congress leaders acusse nirmala sitharaman of copying their scheme. they heavily criticized the Budget 2024, speaking to the media Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said, "I understand the political compulsions of catering to the demands of their alliance partners from Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. They have also taken some elements from our manifesto, especially the apprentice scheme. They also announce many new schemes..."
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BJP leaders lauded the Union Budget saying that significant provisions have been announced for the development of india specially for the backward people. Speaking to media in the Parliament House complex after the Budget, leaders said, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have been well taken care of in the Budget 2024-2025. BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut says "Relief fund has been promised for Himachal Pradesh. We are very happy with the budget...
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Finance Minister Sitharaman announced several measures for Andhra Pradesh's development. These include Rs 15,000 crore for the capital city's development, over Rs 3 lakh crore for schemes benefiting women and girls, and a commitment to complete the Polavaram irrigation project. The government also promised backward region grants for three districts.
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OneIndia's Editors' Roundtable with Pankaj Mishra delves into a diverse range of pressing issues. The show covers economic topics like budget expectations and market trends, alongside political developments in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It explores India's performance in the Olympics and cricket, while also addressing health concerns like the Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat. The discussion extends to global tech issues, international politics including Trump's legal troubles, and domestic matters such as religious tensions in West Bengal and the ongoing quota debate in Karnataka. This comprehensive roundup offers viewers a nuanced perspective on current affairs across various sectors.
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On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made bold claims about the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, likening it to the scenes of 1947. Adityanath accused secularists and opposition leaders in India of remaining silent on the plight of 1.5 crore Hindus in Bangladesh due to political concerns. He also criticized Congress for historical mistakes and divisive politics. Watch as we explore Adityanath's explosive statements and their potential impact on Indian politics and international relations.
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The serial killer, who has murdered 10 women in the past 14 months with same modus operandi in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, was arrested by the police on Friday,.. DNA
The Waqf Board Amendment Bill is facing significant opposition from legal experts in the Muslim community. Critics argue that the amendment is unnecessary and inappropriate, particularly regarding the inclusion of women. Experts emphasize that the focus should be on securing Waqf Board properties instead. The controversy has sparked reactions in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister's hometown.
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"We are meeting and inquiring the family members (of the people dead and injured)...We are trying to identify the people (who have died), after this we will send.. DNA
He would also fly in it from Patna to small towns in Bihar and Jharkhand for trials, if there was a proper landing area. The clients would then take him as a.. DNA
As Student Protest continues to rock Delhi, Team Oneindia has now reached Patna, the capital of Bihar to investigate the state of coaching centres in UP’s populous city. The details are quite shocking… watch the video.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "... Budget of health and education ministries have been reduced, so I asked them the reason. There is no politics in this. Two states have been given favourable treatment to satisfy their coalition partners. We know this is how it works and we also have the right to protest against it... I am happy for the people of Bihar for getting such a generous package. It is a very big deal... 3 Congress and 1 DMK Chief Minister said they would not attend the NITI Aayog meeting because there was nothing for their states in the budget... Maybe Mamata Banerjee has an issue which she wants to discuss..."
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India reported 841 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, the highest in 227 days, with 4,309 active cases. Three deaths were recorded in Kerala, Karnataka, and Bihar. The surge follows a new variant and..
As the nation sees another surge in Covid cases, a new sub-variant of the virus, identified as JN.1, is making headlines with 21 reported cases across different states. The sub-variant, a descendant of..
In Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the financial challenge faced by the poor in seeking justice. He criticised the prolonged 'Tareekh pe tareekh' (date after date) scenario, where the..
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar urged the Centre to grant special category status to Bihar and conduct a caste-based census. He highlighted that the Bihar Legislature had... IndiaTimes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of the party's Bihar unit in Delhi to discuss the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The meeting was... IndiaTimes
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar downplays BJP's victory in three states, stating that there is no need to discuss much on such wins. Kumar focuses on the next... IndiaTimes