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"Unified in defense, fortified as a nation": The ISO Bill-2023 passed in Lok Sabha, a historic milestone, fostering unity among Army, Navy & Air Force, fortifying our national defense, and propelling India onto a future of collaborative military strategy

A historic day unfolded at the Lok Sabha on August 4th when it approved the highly anticipated Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023. This piece of legislation seeks to empower the Commander-in-Chief and the Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs), extending them full disciplinary and administrative authority over personnel serving in or attached to these organisations, as indicated by a statement from the Defence Ministry.

Well, folks, it seems Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, the head of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC), has discovered a new world wonder – a ‘Shivling’ in every major mosque in India! Or so he claims. His intriguing revelation comes as he discusses the disputed Gyanvapi structure in Varanasi. "Every mosque in India has such a Shivling, pardon me, I meant a fountain," he says. Confusion between a Shivling and a fountain, Maulana? Seriously? Now that's what I call a mix-up!

Mamta Singh, an IPS officer, is being hailed as a heroine, a beacon of courage, a shining light in dark times. She is renowned for her bravery and unwavering commitment, especially in the face of adversity. The recent events that have unraveled in the Nuh district of Haryana have put her bravery and resolve in the spotlight. Mamta Singh is famously known for her daring actions and has received an array of accolades, enhancing the honor and reputation of the police department.

Haryana's Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, conveyed his fiery resolve in a press conference following the violent disturbances in Nuh, Haryana, warning the culprits, "You will be held responsible for every single piece of property damaged during the rioting."

In a recent collaborative effort between Bangladesh and India, both nations have come together to tackle an escalating issue of armed infiltration by Kuki militants into the unsettled state of Mizoram in the northeast of India, where they are entering as refugees.

Ah, what a spectacle it was when a friendly Twitter duel sparked off between the former Union minister, P Chidambaram, and the current Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia. It was an exhilarating mix of wit, sarcasm, and, let's face it, a barrage of barbs over an issue that rarely makes the headlines - airport openings.

Former Chief of the Indian Army, General MM Naravane, in his recent interaction with media, shared his insights into the violence ongoing in Manipur. On July 28, he revealed his concern over the involvement of foreign bodies, especially China's aid to insurgent groups active in the region.

In a momentous announcement at the GIS-2023, Dr. Gita Patel, the great-great-granddaughter of India's revered first Deputy PM, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, unveiled her grand plans to invest in Uttar Pradesh and spearhead a groundbreaking revolution in cancer treatment. The state is set to witness the complete development and local production of cancer medicines, with a particular focus on battling gut, pancreas, cervical, and ovarian cancers.

Amazon, the giant online shopping platform, is taking a groundbreaking step by launching its very first 'floating space' store on the picturesque Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This exciting announcement brings a whole new dimension to convenience and accessibility for customers in the region.

In an exciting event, the six-month-long statewide 'En Mann En Makkal' (My Soil, My People) Padayatra, led by K Annamalai, the President of BJP Tamil Nadu, has officially begun on July 28, 2023, from the revered town of Rameswaram. This Yatra is a profound endeavor that aims to traverse the entire state of Tamil Nadu, culminating in Chennai on January 11, 2024. The journey's focus is to shed light on the various development initiatives carried out by the Modi government in the past nine years in each constituency.