Morning digest | Lok Sabha passes Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill; India’s imports hit record $610 bn in 2021-22, and more
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Lok Sabha passes Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, which seeks to repeal The Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, and allow the collection, storage and analysis of physical and biological samples, including retina and iris scan, of the convicted, arrested and detained persons.
Pak. SC adjourns hearing by a day on no-trust vote
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing by a day but promised to give a “reasonable order” in the high-profile case about the rejection of a no-confidence motion by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and the subsequent dissolution of Parliament.
Imports hit record $610 bn. in 2021-22
India’s merchandise imports in FY22 hit a record $610.2 billion, an increase of 54.7% over the previous year and 28.6% higher than pre-Covid levels of FY20 as per preliminary trade data for March released by the Commerce Ministry on Monday.
Gorakhpur temple attack a terror incident: U.P. govt
Superintendent of Police urges bankers to prevent cybercrimes by verifying IDs, monitoring large transactions, and enhancing security measures.
Former Vice-Chancellor Karnataka Folklore University K. Chinnappa Gowda on Wednesday said folklore is an intangible yet vital part of culture, conveying the experiences and wisdom of common people. It is precious and must be regarded with special attention.
Many farmers at the monthly grievance redress meeting raised concerns about not receiving the full compensation of crop insurance scheme. The meeting held at the collectorate in Thoothukudi on Thursday was presided over by District Collector K. Elambahavth
BJP in Mysuru to protest waqf land issue, alleging Congress appeasement and claiming government land, agricultural fields, and more.
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has said that it was the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government which introduced the self-financing scheme in medical education in the State.
Study reveals exponential rise in peafowl population in Tamil Nadu, posing challenges for farmers and conservationists.
Winter session will be Siddaramaiah's last as Chief Minister, amid controversies and BJP speculation on new leadership.
MP Sudama Prasad returns expensive gifts from RITES and RVNL, sparking debate on public morality in Indian Railways.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes police for corruption and smuggling, leading to major reshuffle in top brass.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expresses confidence in NDA forming government in Jharkhand, amid election result anticipation and criticism.
Opposition leader criticizes Congress government for lack of development, corruption, and cancellation of BPL cards in Karnataka.