DH Evening Brief: November 29, 2021
Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Day 1 of Winter Session
Parliament on Monday passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, to repeal the three contentious agri laws against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, with its passage in Rajya Sabha.
Omicron poses 'very high' global risk, countries must prepare: WHO
The Omicron variant is likely to spread internationally, posing a "very high" global risk where Covid-19 surges could have "severe consequences" in some areas, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.
After OBCs, Akhilesh now eyes Mayawati's vote bank; may ally with Bheem Army founder
After consolidating his tie-ups with several smaller outfitswhich have influence over 'non-Yadav' OBC voters, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has now set his eyes on the 'Jatav' (SC) vote bank of BSP supremo Mayawati and has initiated talks with Dalitleader and Bheem Army founder Chandrashekhar alias Ravan.
Repealing of farm laws without discussion shows government 'terrified': Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the repealing of the three farm laws without debate shows that the government is "terrified" of having a discussion and knows that it has done something wrong.
Indians defy India: Ravindra-Patel combo fashions memorable draw for NZ
Two Indian-born cricketers, Ajaz Patel and Rachin Ravindra, showed remarkable resilience under fading light and on a deteriorating track to defy India's famous spinners, eking out a thrilling draw for New Zealand in the opening Test here on Monday.