Morning Digest | New Parliament to host session from September 19; Army jawan abducted and murdered in Manipur, and more
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MPs to move to new Parliament on Tuesday, Opposition asks for Women’s Bill
More than three months after the new Parliament House was inaugurated, Members of Parliament will move into the building on Tuesday, the second day of the special session. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi informed floor leaders of various political parties about the move at an all-party meeting convened by the governmenton the eve of the Special Session of Parliament, which is to be held between September 18 and 22.
Army jawan on leave abducted and murdered in Manipur
An Indian Army jawan was abducted and killed while he was on leave in Manipur. A Defence source said that the body of Serto Thangthang Kom, 41, was found on September 17 morning at Khuningthek Village East of Mongjam under Sogolmang police station in Imphal East.
Congress is ready to fight, Mallikarjun Kharge tells party leaders
The people of the country want change and the Congress will be ready for the battle, the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) said in a resolution on Sunday after two days of extensive deliberations in Hyderabad. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stressed on unity and organisational discipline, and urged his party colleagues to set aside personal differences to take on their adversaries with full might in the upcoming Assembly as well as Lok Sabha elections.
Santiniketan finds a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage list
Australian bill bans children under 16 from social media, holding platforms accountable for underage users with hefty fines.
Judge dismisses election subversion case against Trump due to DOJ policy not prosecuting sitting presidents, potentially revivable later.
China tracks U.S. Navy plane in Taiwan Strait, amid ongoing tensions over Taiwan's sovereignty and regional stability.
G7 ministers support ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, avoid addressing ICC arrest warrant for Israeli leader.
West Bengal BJP demands release of Hindu monk in Bangladesh, plans protests at Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.
Clashes erupt in Bangladesh as Hindu leader is denied bail on sedition charges, sparking tensions between religious groups.
U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to assure British industry, saying she would not increase taxes for the remainder of the current Parliament..
EFF seeks to revive impeachment proceedings against President Ramaphosa over "Farmgate" scandal, ANC denies allegations.
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of equal inheritance and housing benefits for same-sex couples
Hong Kong's top court affirms equal rights for same-sex couples in housing and inheritance, a landmark win for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Violent protests in Pakistan by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lead to deaths and injuries, prompting army deployment and shoot at sight orders.