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President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent To Women’s Reservation Bill

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The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam has been enacted into law in India following the approval of President Droupadi Murmu for the women’s reservation bill. With its transformation into an Act, 33% of seats in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be designated for women. However, the implementation of this reservation will occur subsequent to the completion of the upcoming census and delimitation process. During a special session of Parliament held this month, the women’s reservation bill received approval from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, marking a momentous achievement for the Indian Parliament, particularly as it relocated its operations to the new Parliament building on September 19.

The AIMIM was the sole opposition to the women’s reservation bill, contending that it would primarily benefit savarna women since there is no provision for the reservation of seats for Muslim women representatives. Furthermore, the Congress raised concerns regarding the absence of OBC reservation and questioned the extended timeframe for implementation even after its passage in Parliament and subsequent approval by the President.

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Navi Mumbai: Real Estate Developer’s Gold Chain Worth ₹13 Lakh Stolen; 4 Servants Named In Police Case

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Thane: Four persons allegedly entered the house of a 26-year-old real estate developer in Navi Mumbai while he was abroad and stole a gold chain valued at Rs 13 lakh, police said on Thursday.

Based on the victim’s complaint, the police have registered a case against his driver, bodyguard, house help and former driver, they said.

The man and his mother, residents of Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, went to Bali, Indonesia, on November 30 and returned on December 7.

After returning, he found his gold chain, weighing 109.7 gm and valued at Rs 13.2 lakh, missing from his drawer.

An analysis of the CCTV footage of the residence showed the presence of four suspects in his bedroom during his absence, an official from Kharghar police station said.

Based on his complaint, the police on Tuesday registered a case against the four suspects under section 306 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and were probing it, he added.

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Messi In Mumbai: How The City Plans To Welcome Global Football’s G.O.A.T

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Football superstar Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India for the much-talked-about GOAT Tour, causing an electric wave of anticipation among his Indian fanbase. The Argentine icon will be in the country from December 13 to 15, travelling across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi as part of his packed three-day schedule. His itinerary reportedly includes interactive sessions, appearances at special events, and a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital.

As part of his Mumbai stop, the city has planned a striking artistic surprise. Celebrated Mumbai graffiti artist Mooz has created a massive 80-foot mural of Messi on the side of a building, turning the neighbourhood into a visual celebration of the football legend. Mooz shared a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram, expressing disbelief and gratitude for the opportunity.

The artist, known for his vibrant street art and collaborations with the Indian Cricket Team and comedian Samay Raina, has once again captured hearts with this towering piece. Social media users flooded his post with admiration, calling the artwork “insane” and praising his unmatched editing and graffiti skills.

Adding more glamour to his Mumbai schedule, Messi is also expected to appear at a charity fashion event, where he will reportedly walk the ramp alongside Indian and international personalities. The event aims to raise funds for youth sports programs and community initiatives.

Messi’s India visit has created unprecedented excitement, with fans across social platforms sharing edits, countdown videos, and travel plans to catch a glimpse of the 2022 World Cup champion. Event organisers expect massive footfall in all four cities, especially Kolkata, a football-obsessed hub that has historically welcomed global football legends.

Messi’s tour is being hailed as one of the most significant football events in India. From artistic tributes to high-energy fan gatherings, cities are gearing up to celebrate the arrival of one of the greatest players in football history.

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Bengal SIR: ECI to give list of excludable voters to BLAs for better transparency

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Kolkata, Dec 11: With the deadline for the submission and digitisation of the enumeration forms in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal coming to end at 12 midnight on Thursday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to handover the separate lists of excludable voters to the booth-level agents (BLAs) of all the political parties in the state that are registered with the it.

Sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, said the list will also contain the detailed breakup of the excludable voters, like deceased voters, shifted voters, untraceable voters, duplicate voters, and voters deemed to be found excludable for other reasons.

This decision of the ECI to hand over the separate list to the BLAs of different political parties is aimed at bringing transparency in the process of hearing on claims and objections that will happen in the second stage of the three-level SIR exercise after the publication of the draft voters’ list on December 16, the CEO’s office insider said.

“With the separate list being handed over to the BLAs immediately after the submission and digitisation of the enumeration forms being completed on Thursday midnight, the individual political parties and their BLAs will have enough time for doing the homework for the process of hearings on claims and objections,” the insider added.

As of Wednesday night, a total of 57,52,207 voters have been identified by the ECI as excludable voters. Out of them, 24,14,750 are deceased voters, followed by 19,89,914 shifted voters and 11,57,889 untraceable voters.

The rest are duplicate voters and voters deemed to be found excludable for other reasons.

The total number of voters as per the list as of October 27, 2025, is 7,66,37,529. The SIR exercise started on November 4. The draft voters’ list will be published on December 16. The final voters’ list will be published on February 14.

Soon after that, the ECI is expected to announce polling dates for the Assembly elections in the state.

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