As compensation, Nagenthran said, "a government job should be provided to Poorna Chandran's family, and compensation of Rs 1 crore should be given, without any political discrimination... On behalf of the BJP and Hindu organisations, Rs 10 lakh is being given to Poornachandran's family."<
Meanwhile, amid Opposition protests over the passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill, Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die by Speaker Om Birla after Vande Mataram was played in the House. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from a three-nation visit yesterday, was present in the House.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday welcomed the European Union's decision to provide 90 billion euros in financial support to Ukraine for 2026-27, calling it a "significant support" in strengthening the country's resilience amid the ongoing war with Russia.
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The domestic equity markets opened with gains on Friday, tracking positive cues from Asian markets after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to the highest level in 30 years.
The orders will remain in effect from 19th to 25th December, the Magistrate stated. However, classes with board/pre-board exams will continue to follow their usual schedules. This comes as cold weather has enveloped several parts of north India, including Bihar's neighbouring Uttar Prades
The dharna is taking place outside Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament complex against the Bill. This bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2025, and subsequently cleared by the Rajya Sabha early on December 19, amid significant opposition.
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