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Kiren Rijiju Introduces HC & SC Judges Amendment Bill: Lok Sabha
The Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the High Court and the Supreme Court Judges (salaries and conditions of services) Amendment Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha. The bill aims to give clarity regarding date of eligibility of additional quantum of pension for retired judges. It also clarifies government's promise to insert an explanation in section 17B and 16B of the HC and the SC Judges Act.
Tags: Kiran Rijiju, Supreme Court, High Court, Judge, Amendment Bill
Courtesy: ANI
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Twitterattis Go Bonkers Over Ambani-Adani Ends In 'Narendra Modi Stadium'
Twitteratis are not keeping it cool after the Sardar Patel Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad was renamed Narendra Modi Stadium at its inauguration on February 24. Moreover, the decision turned even more polarizing after the stadium got its bowling ends named 'Reliance End' and 'Adani End.' Since the inauguration and nomenclature, the stadium is drawing mixed bonker reactions from thousands of Twitter users. Taking a jibe at the development, one… read-more
Tags: Motera Stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Amit Shah, Ram Nath Kovind, Kiran Rijiju, Twitter Memes
Courtesy: Brifly News
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SAI Facilities To Be Named After Indian Sporting Heroes
Intending to honour India's sporting heroes, Sports Ministry on January 17 announced to name the facilities of Sports Authority of India (SAI) after renowned athletes. However, the names of athletes to inspire the nomenclature has not been disclosed yet. Reportedly, several upcoming facilities in Lucknow, Bhopal and Guwahati will be named after famous local sportspersons. Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju called this decision as government's … read-more
Tags: Sports Ministry Of India, Sports Authority of India, Kiran Rijiju, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Minister Rijiju Assures To Repay Tax Paid For Receiving Medal
Union Sports Minister Kiran Rijiju has assured chess player Srinath Narayanan a refund of the tax that he paid to receive the gold medal, which he had won at the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad. Expressing his concern, Kiran said, "It was a case of misunderstanding between Customs and Courier company. The issue has been resolved." Reportedly, Srinath paid Rs 6300 as a tax to get his medal.
Tags: Kiran Rijiju, Srinath Narayanan, FIDE, Olympiad, Chess
Courtesy: The Times Of India
