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Petrol Price at 2-Year High of Rs 83 per Litre, Diesel at Rs 73.32 in Delhi
Petrol price on Saturday, 5 December crossed the Rs 83 per litre-mark in Delhi for the first time in more than two years. Petrol price rose to Rs 83.13 per litre from Rs 82.86 in Delhi. Diesel rates went up from Rs 73.07 to Rs 73.32 per litre. Petrol price was raised by 27 paise per litre which was the 13th increase in rates in the last fortnight.
Source: PTI
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone For New Parliament Building on 10 Dec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and perform “bhumi pujan” for the new Parliament building in New Delhi on 10 December, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Saturday, 5 December.
Source: ANI
Former Karnataka Minister Roshan Baig Granted Bail in IMA Scam Case
Former Karnataka minister Roshan Baig was granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Saturday, 5 December. A special court had remanded Baig in CBI custody for a day on Tuesday, 1 December in connection with the Rs 4,000 crore I Monetary Advisory (IMA) scam.
Source: ANI
Bigamy Can't Be Allowed for Muslims Alone: Plea in SC
The plea in the Supreme Court states that the practice of bigamy cannot be allowed for one religious community alone while it is prohibited for persons from other religions. The plea sought a declaration that the practice of bigamy is unconstitutional, oppressive towards women and opposed to equality.
Source: Bar and Bench