- Parliament’s winter session is likely to begin in the first week of December, with the government planning to push a Constitution amendment bill linking women’s reservation to delimitation. The proposed legislation seeks to increase Lok Sabha seats to 850.
- India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI to clinch the series 3-1. An inexperienced bowling attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, helped India defend a target of 210 runs.
- Former US president Joe Biden has accused Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of repeatedly promising to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza but following through with military actions that killed more Palestinians. The allegations feature in Biden’s forthcoming memoir.
- An Indian student in the UK has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for grooming at least 70 girls online and coercing them into sexual acts. Bilal Kazi, 27, pleaded guilty to 37 child sexual abuse offences.
- Rajasthan Police have arrested two accused in connection with the November 3 railway track blast in Sri Ganganagar, alleging that a Pakistan-based ISI handler recruited a woman through a romantic relationship to execute the attack. The accused were allegedly paid Rs 2.23 lakh.
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Parliament’s winter session likely in December; Centre plans Constitution amendment on women’s quota
The winter session of Parliament is likely to commence in the first week of December, with the government looking to secure the passage of a Constitution amendment bill linking women’s reservation to delimitation. The proposed legislation seeks to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to a maximum of 850 seats, enabling the implementation of 33% reservation for women before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. However, the NDA, with 320 MPs, will need opposition support to secure the two-thirds majority required to pass the bill. The session is also expected to witness fresh confrontations over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.Read more
India beat New Zealand by 22 runs to clinch ODI series 3-1
India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI to clinch the series 3-1, with an inexperienced bowling attack stepping up to defend a target of 210. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan scored 46 runs each as India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs. Arshdeep Singh led the bowling effort with three wickets for 30 runs, while Axar picked up the final wicket to bowl out New Zealand for 187 in 48.1 overs. Read more
Biden accuses Netanyahu of breaking promises on civilian casualties in Gaza in upcoming memoir
Former US president Joe Biden has accused Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of repeatedly promising to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza but following those assurances with military actions that killed more Palestinians. In his forthcoming memoir, Promise Me, America, Biden describes a recurring pattern in his dealings with Netanyahu, saying the Israeli PM made promises he had no intention of keeping. He also questions Netanyahu’s political judgement, accusing him of prioritising his short-term political interests over Israel’s long-term security. Read more
Indian student gets 30 years in UK jail for grooming 70 girls online, forcing them into sexual acts
An Indian student has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the UK for grooming at least 70 girls online and coercing them into sexual acts. Bilal Kazi (27), a student at the University of Chester, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty to 37 child sexual abuse offences, including blackmail and making indecent images of children. Kazi posed as a white British teenage boy named Reece on social media and gaming platforms, including Snapchat, Roblox and Wink, to gain the trust of girls aged 10 to 15.
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Police found more than 900 indecent images and videos on his devices. Read more
Pakistan-based ISI handler used romantic relationship to recruit woman for Rajasthan railway blast: Police
Rajasthan Police have alleged that a Pakistan-based ISI handler identified as Shah used a romantic relationship to recruit 21-year-old Mahakdeep Kaur for the November 3 railway track blast near 50 GB village in Sri Ganganagar. Kaur and Davinder Singh (23) were arrested from Gurdaspur in Punjab on November 15. According to ADGP ATS Dinesh MN, the accused were allegedly paid Rs 2.23 lakh, including Rs 1 lakh in cash, to execute the operation aimed at spreading terror across Rajasthan. Police said the breakthrough came after analysing nearly five lakh call records and questioning more than 400 people. Two foreign-made pistols, 46 live cartridges and Rs 30,000 in cash were also recovered. Read more