New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 1 pm: NATION DEL22 PAR-RURAL EMPLOYMENT-LD-BILL (12:38 PM)

Govt to bring Bill replacing MGNREGA with new law guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment New Delhi: A bill to repeal the MGNREGA and bring a new law for rural employment -- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 -- is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

DEL16 PREZ-CIC-SWEARING (11:19 AM)

Ex-bureaucrat Raj Kumar Goyal sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner New Delhi: Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was on Monday sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu.

DEL14 POL-RIJIJU-LD CONG (11:07 AM)

Rijiju seeks apology from Rahul, Kharge in Parliament for Cong workers' 'threat' to PM Modi New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday sought an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for their party workers' alleged threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life.

PAR7 LS-LD ADJOURN (12:59 PM)

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid protests by treasury over 'threat' to PM Modi's life New Delhi: Lok Sabha witnessed uproar on Monday over the issue of alleged threatening slogans raised at a Congress rally against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to adjournment of proceedings.

CAL10 BH-2ND LD NABIN (12:46:12 PM)

New opportunity is party's blessing: BJP's national working president Nitin Nabin Patna: Newly appointed BJP national working president Nitin Nabin on Monday termed his elevation as a blessing of the party and claimed that it is the only political outfit that allows its grassroots workers to thrive.

DEL26 ED-ANIL AMBANI GROUP-RANA KAPOOR (12:52 PM)

ED questions Yes Bank's Rana Kapoor in Reliance Anil Ambani group case New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor as part of a money laundering investigation against Reliance Anil Ambani group companies, officials said.

BOM3 MP-IMPEACHMENT-EX-JUDGE (12:38 PM)

Opposition’s impeachment bid against Madras HC judge politically driven: Ex-judge Jabalpur: The Opposition parties’ move to seek the impeachment of Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan was politically motivated or an attempt to get a favourable verdict through pressure tactics, former Madhya Pradesh HC judge KK Trivedi claimed on Monday.

MDS4 KL-SABARIMALA-PILGRIMS (10:22 AM)

Pilgrim turn out in Sabarimala crosses 25 lakh during ongoing season Pathanamthitta: The pilgrim turnout at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple here has crossed 25 lakh in the ongoing annual Mandalam pilgrimage season, a senior official said on Monday.

LEGAL LGD10 SC-INDIGO-FLIGHTS-PLEA (12:39 PM)

SC refuses to hear plea on cancellation of IndiGo flights, asks petitioner to move HC New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking judicial intervention into the issue of cancellation of hundreds of flights by IndiGo, and asked the petitioner to move the Delhi High Court with the grievances.

LGD13 SC-ACTORS-PROTECTION (1 PM)

SC protects Shreyas Talpade, Alok Nath from arrest in marketing scam case New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday protected actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath from arrest till investigation concludes in a case of cheating and breach of trust against a society.

BUSINESS DEL24 BIZ-INSURANCE-BILL (12:49 PM)

Govt set to introduce Bill to hike FDI in insurance sector to 100 pc in Parliament New Delhi: The government is planning to introduce a Bill in Parliament this week to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, with a view to providing insurance to all by 2047.

DEL21 BIZ-INFLATION (12:33 PM)

WPI inflation rises to (-) 0.32 pc in November New Delhi: Wholesale price inflation (WPI) came in at (-) 0.32 per cent in November, driven by an uptick in prices of food articles like pulses and vegetables on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday.

FOREIGN FGN16 SINGAPORE-MIGRANTS-LD LIFESTYLE (9:35 AM)

Singapore announces steps to enhance healthcare, housing for migrant workers Singapore: Singapore has announced a series of measures to improve healthcare access, housing standards and social support for migrant workers, recognising their contribution to the city-state's multi-billion-dollar development, as it marked International Migrants Day on Monday. By Gurdip Singh

FGN21 AUS-PM-GUN-LD LAWS (10:32 AM)

Aus PM Albanese proposes tougher national gun laws after mass shooting in Sydney Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday proposed tougher national gun laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead. (AP)

FGN27 SINGAPORE-INDIANS-LUXURY (12:22 PM)

Indian tourists among biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore Singapore: Tourists from India are among the biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore, helping the city-state's high-end product retailers defy a global downtrend in spending on premium products, a top business association here said on Monday. By Gurdip Singh

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