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Five months after it was originally adopted, the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 was readopted in the Legislative Assembly, as it was returned Governor R.N. Ravi a fortnight ago. This is the second time the State Assembly has re-adopted a Bill returned by the Governor.
The Bill that was moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was tabled again in the House, as he recalled Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Singh Thakur’s explanation in the Parliament that States were empowered by the Constitution to enact laws banning online gambling.
Opposing the Bill, BJP floor leader Nainar Nagenthran suggested the State to constitute another committee to come up with recommendations. After having supported the Bill, AIADMK MLAs led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami staged a walkout when his rival O. Panneerselvam who heads a splinter group of just four MLAs was allowed to speak on the Bill.
Meanwhile, in Puducherry, the Minister for Public Works K. Lakshminarayanan announced in the Assembly that the government had prepared a Draft Bill to ban online rummy games in the Union Territory, to be sent to the Centre for approval.
A 40-year-old man who is a resident of Kannampalayam in Coimbatore district flung acid on his estranged 35-year-old wife as she was sitting in the waiting hall of the First Judicial Magistrate Court this morning, when she had arrived to appear for trial in a theft case.
Investigations by the police revealed that the wife left her house a week ago and was living with another man with whom she got acquainted through social media. The husband, a lorry driver, who was on the lookout for her learnt about his wife’s court appearance.
Arriving at the court complex with acid in a water bottle, he threw the corrosive substance on her, causing 80% burn injuries. He was nabbed by the police and advocates when he tried to flee. Notably, only a month ago, a murdered case accused was hacked to death near the court complex by an armed gang..
CMFRI Mangaluru promotes hygiene and environmental responsibility through Swachhta Pakhwada activities, focusing on community engagement and plastic waste management.
Fit-again Sumit Nagal aims for a fresh start in 2026 after a challenging season and hopes to reclaim his top form.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, barred from Jama Masjid, advocates for dialogue on Kashmir's ongoing conflict in an online sermon.
Telangana Assembly urges restoration of MGNREG Act, citing concerns over new law's impact on wage rights for the poor.
CEC member visits Bannerghatta National Park to address ESZ reduction concerns and engage with local farmers.
Bombay HC Chief Justice faces allegations of judicial misconduct and violating Supreme Court orders, prompting complaints for criminal action.
Madurai Bench restricts Santhanakoodu Urus festival activities, prohibiting animal sacrifice and non-vegetarian food on Thirupparankundram hill.
Five injured in Devanahalli after a sleeper bus crashes into an unused toll booth, raising safety concerns among locals.
Visakhapatnam police demonstrate a remote-controlled lifebuoy at RK Beach to enhance safety and prevent drowning incidents.
Chock-o-block traffic congestion spills over to Vaigai North Bank Road
Sixty students narrowly escaped injury when a school bus overturned into a dry canal, leaving 20 with minor injuries.
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