US House Speaker Johnson floats measure to avert Govt shutdown. These Republican members oppose it
US House Speaker Johnson introduced a continuing resolution on Saturday as a stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown. But some Republican members have announced to oppose it. Know these members and other details. Key Points
Economic TimesWrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test
Olympic medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik on Wednesday challenged WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to undergo lie detector Narco Test if he is confident of his innocence after seven grapplers levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. The protesting wrestlers also said that they will oppose holding of competitions if Singh is involved in their organisation. Key Points
Economic TimesMVA opposes recruitment of policemen on contract
We oppose the recruitment of police on contract. This may lead to law and order issues. This is dangerous, what if the police (on contract) do not obey the government orders? A security guard can be on contract but how can a policeman be on contract? questioned Ambadas Danve in the Upper House. Key Points
Economic TimesCongress to oppose Delhi services ordinance in Parliament
In response to questions on the Congress stand in Parliament on the Delhi ordinance, Ramesh said, The Congress party has always fought against the Modi government's assault on constitutional rights and responsibilities of the democratically elected state governments and local governments. ...There is no question of not opposing it. Key Points
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