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<p>On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attack on India's Parliament,&nbsp;chaos ensued within&nbsp;the country's supreme symbol of democracy as four individuals disrupted the ongoing Winter Session in the lower house or Lok Sabha.</p>

<p>The people who took&nbsp;coloured smoke canisters and opened them inside while the session was ongoing were chanting slogans of 'tanashahi nahin chalegi' (dictatorship will not prevail). While the entire country watched this commotion erupt inside the Indian Parliament,&nbsp;attention quickly shifted to the looming question - how did this major security breach end up happening in broad daylight on December 13?&nbsp;</p>

<p>The intrusion involved the individuals jumping into the Lok Sabha from the public gallery, releasing yellow-coloured smoke canisters and&nbsp;causing panic among MPs. A man and a woman protesting outside the Parliament building were also shortly detained.</p>

<p>The visitor passes which were utilised by two of the intruders were what allowed them entry inside the Parliament in the first place. They then managed to enter the new Parliament building and create mayhem as the MPs were busy with the day's proceedings in the current winter session.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Pratap Simha, the MP in whose name the visitor pass was issued?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The visitor pass was issued in the name of Pratap Simha. He is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representing Mysuru in the Indian state of Karnataka.</p>

<p>Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP from Amroha in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Danish Ali, who was suspended by then-President Mayawati days ago, shared an image of the visitor pass under scrutiny. This is the same pass which ended up granting the intruders access to the Lok Sabha.</p>

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<p>Pratap Simha, a 42-year-old MP from Mysuru, Karnataka, won the Mysuru constituency with 43.46 per cent of votes in 2014. His vote share increased to 52.27 per cent in the 2019 elections.</p>

<p>Reports suggested that Simha is a former journalist and he gained recognition for his columns. He also authored a biography of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2007.</p>

<p>Simha is the son of a farmer and he is seen expressing admiration for Indian PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One of the intruders, identified as Manoranjan D, is a Mysuru-based engineer. He is known to Simha. The individual reportedly frequented Simha's office.</p>

<p>Manoranjan D also introduced his friend, another individual who entered the Indian Parliament, Sagar Sharma, to the BJP MP. They sought passes from&nbsp;Simha&nbsp;by saying that they wanted to see the new Indian Parliament building.</p>

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<h2><strong>Three passes issued on&nbsp;Simha's authorisation</strong></h2>

<p>It was revealed by media reports that Simha's office issued three passes on Simha's authorisation. The accused Manoranjan D had been pursuing the visitor's pass for over three months.</p>

<p>After the controversy related to the visitor's pass gained attention, Simha's office defended the MP. The MP's office stated that such requests from constituents are commonly entertained by MPs.</p>

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On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attack on India's Parliament, chaos ensued within the country's supreme symbol of democracy as four individuals disrupted the ongoing Winter Session in the lower house or Lok Sabha.

On the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 attack on India's Parliament, chaos ensued within the country's supreme symbol of democracy as four individuals disrupted the ongoing Winter Session in the lower house or Lok Sabha. The people who took coloured smoke canisters and opened them inside while the session was ongoing were chanting slogans of 'tanashahi nahin chalegi' (dictatorship will not prevail). While the entire country watched this commotion erupt inside the Indian Parliament, attention quickly shifted to the looming question - how did this major security breach end up happening in broad daylight on December 13? The intrusion involved the individuals jumping into the Lok Sabha from the public gallery, releasing yellow-coloured smoke canisters and causing panic among MPs. A man and a woman protesting outside the Parliament building were also shortly detained. The visitor passes which were utilised by two of the intruders were what allowed them entry inside the Parliament in the first place. They then managed to enter the new Parliament building and create mayhem as the MPs were busy with the day's proceedings in the current winter session. Who is Pratap Simha, the MP in whose name the visitor pass was issued? The visitor pass was issued in the name of Pratap Simha. He is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representing Mysuru in the Indian state of Karnataka. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP from Amroha in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Danish Ali, who was suspended by then-President Mayawati days ago, shared an image of the visitor pass under scrutiny. This is the same pass which ended up granting the intruders access to the Lok Sabha. Also Read | How Pakistan harbours Masood Azhar's Jaish-e-Mohammed, 22 years since parliament attack Pratap Simha, a 42-year-old MP from Mysuru, Karnataka, won the Mysuru constituency with 43.46 per cent of votes in 2014. His vote share increased to 52.27 per cent in the 2019 elections. Reports suggested that Simha is a former journalist and he gained recognition for his columns. He also authored a biography of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2007. Simha is the son of a farmer and he is seen expressing admiration for Indian PM Modi. Also Read | Smriti Irani opposes menstruation leave policy, says its 'not handicap' One of the intruders, identified as Manoranjan D, is a Mysuru-based engineer. He is known to Simha. The individual reportedly frequented Simha's office. Manoranjan D also introduced his friend, another individual who entered the Indian Parliament, Sagar Sharma, to the BJP MP. They sought passes from Simha by saying that they wanted to see the new Indian Parliament building. Watch | Gravitas | Delhi High Court allows mother to travel to Yemen to save daughter × Three passes issued on Simha's authorisation It was revealed by media reports that Simha's office issued three passes on Simha's authorisation. The accused Manoranjan D had been pursuing the visitor's pass for over three months. After the controversy related to the visitor's pass gained attention, Simha's office defended the MP. The MP's office stated that such requests from constituents are commonly entertained by MPs. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 13) in Indore, a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly killing a live-in partner because she refused to have physical relations with him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agency PTI, a police official said that the victim and the accused had been living together in a rented house in the city for the last few days. They became friends on the social media platform Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman was reportedly stabbed to death on December 7 and her body was recovered by the police after two days of the incident on December 9.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While speaking to reporters, Abhinay Vishwakarma, who is the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, said that the woman was killed in the rented house which is in the Raoji Bazaar area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have identified the accused as Praveen Singh Dhakad (24). He is a resident of Guna district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the officials, the accused stabbed the victim in the neck with a pair of scissors when she refused to have physical relations with him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Vishwakarma said that the woman started bleeding and died on the spot. The police officer said that the accused fled the crime scene after locking the house from outside. He also took away her mobile phone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police were able to track him and arrest him.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 13) in Indore, a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly killing a live-in partner because she refused to have physical relations with him.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Dec 13) in Indore, a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly killing a live-in partner because she refused to have physical relations with him. As quoted by the news agency PTI, a police official said that the victim and the accused had been living together in a rented house in the city for the last few days. They became friends on the social media platform Instagram. The woman was reportedly stabbed to death on December 7 and her body was recovered by the police after two days of the incident on December 9. Also read: Mahadev betting case: Owner Ravi Uppal detained in UAE, will soon be deported to India While speaking to reporters, Abhinay Vishwakarma, who is the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, said that the woman was killed in the rented house which is in the Raoji Bazaar area. The police have identified the accused as Praveen Singh Dhakad (24). He is a resident of Guna district. As per the officials, the accused stabbed the victim in the neck with a pair of scissors when she refused to have physical relations with him. Also read: Kerala sees uptick in COVID-19 spread with over 750 active cases in state Vishwakarma said that the woman started bleeding and died on the spot. The police officer said that the accused fled the crime scene after locking the house from outside. He also took away her mobile phone. The police were able to track him and arrest him. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian capital city of Delhi on Wednesday (Dec 13) recorded the worst air quality for December with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 378, a number that demonstrates "very poor" air quality, media reports said citing official figures.&nbsp;According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), few areas in Delhi were in the "severe" air quality category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AQI is a scale to measure the level of air pollution in any given region. AQI is considered to be in the "good" category if it remains between 0 and 50. Additionally, between 51 and 100 is&nbsp;"satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe", and above 450 is "severe-plus" category, representing the highest level of pollution on the measuring scale.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With winter temperatures continuing to soar, the pollution levels are also rising. After the rains on December 3, there was a brief improvement in pollution levels in parts of Delhi. However, since then the AQI has remained in the "very poor" or "severe" category.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>December 13 was the 7th straight day when the AQI was on the&nbsp;"very poor" scale. It was 355, which is "very poor", on Tuesday (December 12).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chilling temperatures and calm winds</strong></h2>

<p>The temperatures in Delhi have been gradually decreasing. Cold temperatures compounded with calm winds have been a contributing factor in the deteriorating air quality in the capital city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 6.5°C on December 11. This was a further drop from the 8.3 degrees Celsius which was recorded on Sunday (Dec 10). The temperature was 9.2°C on Saturday (Dec 9).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Met officials quoted by media reports, the wind speeds are expected to pick up on Thursday (Dec 14) to 20km/hour. This, according to the officials, will help in containing the deteriorating air quality.</p>

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<p>Delhi also recorded fog on Wednesday (Dec 13), due to which the visibility remained at its lowest levels at around 600 metres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The maximum wind speed was 8-10 km/hour during the day, but this will almost double, touching around 20 km/hour during the day on Thursday,” a scientist at the India Meteorological Department, Kuldeep Srivastava, said.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian capital city of Delhi on Wednesday (Dec 13) recorded the worst air quality for December with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 378, a number that demonstrates "very poor" air quality, media reports said citing official figures.

Indian capital city of Delhi on Wednesday (Dec 13) recorded the worst air quality for December with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 378, a number that demonstrates "very poor" air quality, media reports said citing official figures. According to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), few areas in Delhi were in the "severe" air quality category. AQI is a scale to measure the level of air pollution in any given region. AQI is considered to be in the "good" category if it remains between 0 and 50. Additionally, between 51 and 100 is "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", 401 and 450 "severe", and above 450 is "severe-plus" category, representing the highest level of pollution on the measuring scale. Also Read | Seven personnel suspended for parliament security breach With winter temperatures continuing to soar, the pollution levels are also rising. After the rains on December 3, there was a brief improvement in pollution levels in parts of Delhi. However, since then the AQI has remained in the "very poor" or "severe" category. Also Read | JN.1 in India and HV.1 in US, Covid doesn't seem to be giving us a break December 13 was the 7th straight day when the AQI was on the "very poor" scale. It was 355, which is "very poor", on Tuesday (December 12). Chilling temperatures and calm winds The temperatures in Delhi have been gradually decreasing. Cold temperatures compounded with calm winds have been a contributing factor in the deteriorating air quality in the capital city. The minimum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 6.5°C on December 11. This was a further drop from the 8.3 degrees Celsius which was recorded on Sunday (Dec 10). The temperature was 9.2°C on Saturday (Dec 9). As per Met officials quoted by media reports, the wind speeds are expected to pick up on Thursday (Dec 14) to 20km/hour. This, according to the officials, will help in containing the deteriorating air quality. Watch | COP28 nations unite for fossil fuel phase-out × Delhi also recorded fog on Wednesday (Dec 13), due to which the visibility remained at its lowest levels at around 600 metres. “The maximum wind speed was 8-10 km/hour during the day, but this will almost double, touching around 20 km/hour during the day on Thursday,” a scientist at the India Meteorological Department, Kuldeep Srivastava, said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry? It did, not once, but twice in recent times. The first appearance was last week, as Chennai city and adjoining districts were being lashed by heavy rains brought in by the severe cyclone Michaung. Around that time, a video of a crocodile crossing a road, in the early hours went viral. On Wednesday, there's been a daytime sighting of a crocodile and it caused quite the buzz!&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Crocodile spotted in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a>, yet again?<br />
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👇spotted in alapakkam..mapedu road..near air force compound...Public road...resident claims he 📸 it while returning to SSM Nagar via perasriyar road<br />
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Sharing as received &amp;verified by sender<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiFloods?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiFloods</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiRains?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiRains</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crocodile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crocodile</a> <a href="https://t.co/p0sp024Kei">pic.twitter.com/p0sp024Kei</a></p>
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<p>As per local residents, a crocodile was sighted at Alapakkam, New Perungalathur, Chennai. Pictures doing the rounds indicate that the crocodile was lying by the road, in the vegetation adjoining a compound wall. Within a few hours, the police, local authorities and Forest Department personnel are said to have been alerted and they arrived at the spot. As word spread about the crocodile in the area, a crowd had gathered there. It was suspected that the crocodile belonged to one of the nearby water bodies.</p>

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Bystanders also safe! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wildlife?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wildlife</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rescue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rescue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crocodile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crocodile</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennaimuggers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennaimuggers</a> <a href="https://t.co/BB6sShzfA6">pic.twitter.com/BB6sShzfA6</a></p>
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<p>Videos show that the forest department personnel managed to capture the crocodile in a net. Later, it was taken away and released at a designated shelter in the city. It is being pointed out that the one seen on Wednesday is also a mugger crocodile (similar to the one seen amid the floods), one that is medium-sized and endemic to region between southern Iran and the Indian subcontinent. It is said to inhabit lakes, marshes and rivers, specifically slow-moving and shallow water bodies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Commenting on the earlier video of the crocodile crossing a road in Chennai, Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change &amp; Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, mentioned that there are few mugger crocodiles in several of the water bodies in Chennai. "These are shy and elusive animals and avoid human contact. This one has come out as the water has overflown due to massive rains under the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Please do not go close to water bodies. There is no possibility of harm to humans if these animals are left alone and unprovoked." she had said in an X post.&nbsp;</p>

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While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry?

While driving in any Indian city, one might naturally be cautious about cattle or dogs making a sudden entry and crossing the path. What if a crocodile makes an entry? It did, not once, but twice in recent times. The first appearance was last week, as Chennai city and adjoining districts were being lashed by heavy rains brought in by the severe cyclone Michaung. Around that time, a video of a crocodile crossing a road, in the early hours went viral. On Wednesday, there's been a daytime sighting of a crocodile and it caused quite the buzz! Crocodile spotted in #chennai, yet again? 👇spotted in alapakkam..mapedu road..near air force compound...Public road...resident claims he 📸 it while returning to SSM Nagar via perasriyar road Sharing as received &verified by sender#ChennaiFloods #ChennaiRains #crocodile pic.twitter.com/p0sp024Kei — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × As per local residents, a crocodile was sighted at Alapakkam, New Perungalathur, Chennai. Pictures doing the rounds indicate that the crocodile was lying by the road, in the vegetation adjoining a compound wall. Within a few hours, the police, local authorities and Forest Department personnel are said to have been alerted and they arrived at the spot. As word spread about the crocodile in the area, a crowd had gathered there. It was suspected that the crocodile belonged to one of the nearby water bodies. Also read | Believe it or not, a crocodile made herself pregnant. A rare case of ‘virgin birth’ Who let the crocs out? Who? Who?#TamilNadu forest Dept personnel having to almost wrestle and capture a crocodile spotted in #chennai Alapakkam, New Perungalathur Operation success, patient safe! Bystanders also safe! #wildlife #rescue #crocodile #chennaimuggers pic.twitter.com/BB6sShzfA6 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × Videos show that the forest department personnel managed to capture the crocodile in a net. Later, it was taken away and released at a designated shelter in the city. It is being pointed out that the one seen on Wednesday is also a mugger crocodile (similar to the one seen amid the floods), one that is medium-sized and endemic to region between southern Iran and the Indian subcontinent. It is said to inhabit lakes, marshes and rivers, specifically slow-moving and shallow water bodies. Also read | India: New crocodile appears in Kerala temple lake a year after demise of revered Babiya Video of the now famous #chennai #crocodile (captured today from Alapakkam, New Perungalathur) being released into a shelter by forest dept personnel... It probably lived in one of the lakes at New Perungalathur and stepped out after lake overflow during #ChennaiFloods2023 pic.twitter.com/COcFRQhoQX — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 13, 2023 × Commenting on the earlier video of the crocodile crossing a road in Chennai, Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment Climate Change & Forests, Government of Tamil Nadu, mentioned that there are few mugger crocodiles in several of the water bodies in Chennai. "These are shy and elusive animals and avoid human contact. This one has come out as the water has overflown due to massive rains under the impact of Cyclone Michaung. Please do not go close to water bodies. There is no possibility of harm to humans if these animals are left alone and unprovoked." she had said in an X post. Also watch | Gravitas: Serial killer severs a crocodile's head

India: Who let the crocs out? Crocodile captured from Chennai road

<p>The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary. The two men were caught by the MPs and security personnel and detained by the Delhi Police, who are currently interrogating them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling the security scare, BSP MP Ram Shiromani Verma said an Aadhaar card with a Lucknow address, which belonged to one of the two intruders, was found by the security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the incident, Verma said that the parliament was filled with smoke after one of the men opened a canister which emitted yellow smoke. "All MPs beat him up and caught him and handed him to the security," he added, as reported by Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the intruders were raising the “tanashahi nahi chalegi” (down with dictatorship) slogan. Verma stated that the canister was stuffed by the man in the shoes along with a paper.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-indian-parliament-security-breach-brave-mps-try-to-tackle-intruder-669288">Watch | Indian Parliament security breach: Brave MPs try to tackle intruder</a></p>

<p>MP Hanuman Beniwal said that he was among the first people who caught hold of them. "When we caught hold of one of them, he took out something from his shoe, emanating smoke. Later the second person was also caught," the MP said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Police seize&nbsp;some material from intruders</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that some material had been seized by the police from them.</p>

<p>"A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to the Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was just smoke and there is no need to worry about it," he said.</p>

<p>Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, who had caught the two men when they jumped from the visitors' gallery into the House, narrating the incident, said, "He had something in his hand which was emitting yellow-coloured smoke. I snatched it away and threw it outside...This is a major security breach."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;2001 Indian Parliament Attack: PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to attack victims</strong></p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in parliament when the attack took place.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Rajendra Agarwal, who was presiding over the speaker's chair, said, "We thought he might have fallen but when the second person started coming down, all of us became cautious. The person tried to open his shoes and took something out after which smoke came out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that one of the intruders tried to run towards the chair of the speaker.</p>

<p>"Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker's chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security, especially, on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001," he narrated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary.

The members of the Indian parliament who witnessed a massive security breach on Wednesday (Dec 13) recalled how the incident unfolded. The two men, who were sitting in the visitors' gallery, had jumped into the Lok Sabha which led to a massive security scare on the 2001 Parliament attack's anniversary. The two men were caught by the MPs and security personnel and detained by the Delhi Police, who are currently interrogating them. Recalling the security scare, BSP MP Ram Shiromani Verma said an Aadhaar card with a Lucknow address, which belonged to one of the two intruders, was found by the security personnel. Speaking about the incident, Verma said that the parliament was filled with smoke after one of the men opened a canister which emitted yellow smoke. "All MPs beat him up and caught him and handed him to the security," he added, as reported by Hindustan Times. He added that the intruders were raising the “tanashahi nahi chalegi” (down with dictatorship) slogan. Verma stated that the canister was stuffed by the man in the shoes along with a paper. Also read: Watch | Indian Parliament security breach: Brave MPs try to tackle intruder MP Hanuman Beniwal said that he was among the first people who caught hold of them. "When we caught hold of one of them, he took out something from his shoe, emanating smoke. Later the second person was also caught," the MP said. Police seize some material from intruders Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that some material had been seized by the police from them. "A thorough investigation of the incident that took place during zero hour, is being done. Essential instructions have also been given to the Delhi Police. In the primary investigation, it has been found that it was just smoke and there is no need to worry about it," he said. Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, who had caught the two men when they jumped from the visitors' gallery into the House, narrating the incident, said, "He had something in his hand which was emitting yellow-coloured smoke. I snatched it away and threw it outside...This is a major security breach." Watch: 2001 Indian Parliament Attack: PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to attack victims Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in parliament when the attack took place. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Rajendra Agarwal, who was presiding over the speaker's chair, said, "We thought he might have fallen but when the second person started coming down, all of us became cautious. The person tried to open his shoes and took something out after which smoke came out." Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that one of the intruders tried to run towards the chair of the speaker. "Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker's chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security, especially, on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001," he narrated. (With inputs from agencies)

Canisters in shoes, raising of slogans: Eyewitnesses recall how intruders attacked Indian Parliament

Starting in 2022, the Naupang League is setting a benchmark for the academies in the country as India tries to achieve its football goals in the coming years. The eight-month-long football league aims at developing grassroots football in Mizoram state of India. The league‘s latest season started in September across four districts of Mizoram - Aizawl, Champhai, Kolasib and Lunglei, after a successful inaugural season. The competition aims at the sustainable development of players at a very young age in Mizoram. Here is WION’s Aditya Pimpale as he goes into detail and speaks to some of the prominent names associated with the Naupang League in an exclusive report from Mizoram’s Aizawl.

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United Nations' climate body on Monday (Dec 11) released draft text of the deal which would be put up for passage at the ongoing COP28 Summit in Dubai in United Arab Emirates. The text advocates for reducing production as use of fossil fuels but stops short of using the wording 'phase out'.

COP28 Summit extended beyond schedule

Ratings agency Fitch believes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition will likely win the 2024 polls slated between April and May. The ratings agency said the likelihood of PM Modi returning to power will also help the country maintain policy continuity which could favour investors. Indian stocks rallied in the recent sessions following election results to key states in the country.

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Two new Indian Chief Ministers were sworn in today in different ceremonies. The Bharatiya Janata Party won state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The chief ministers of MP and Chhattisgarh were sworn in today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present in both ceremonies. Around the same time, two other individuals, a man and a woman, were detained outside parliament.

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