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 In a move that will go a long way in accommodating transgenders into the mainstream, the Bihar police has revealed its plan of recruiting them in its force
 

Facing a barrage of questions over his acceptance of a Rajya Sabha post, former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi shot back saying why no questions were being asked from ‘activist judges’ and those taking commercial arbitration post retirement

While the CAA protesters have urged the nation to meet the Union home minister Amit Shah at 2 pm, the BJP has hit back saying a prior appointment is required to meet the home minister and also termed it a ‘political stunt’ 

Prime Minister Modi asserted that the post of CDS is a momentous and comprehensive reform that will help our country face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare.
 

The United States on Tuesday (December 31) congratulated General Bipin Rawat on his appointment as India's first-ever Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and said the post would help in "catalysing greater" cooperation between the militaries of the two countries.Union minister V Muraleedharan on Tuesday slammed the Kerala Assembly's resolution demanding the scrapping of the  Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and termed it an "illegal and unconstitutional move." Do not miss the headlines of the day on MyNation in 100 seconds.
 

Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat was on Monday (December 30) announced as the first-ever Chief of Defence Staff. He will now continue to serve till March 2022 as the CDS where his primary role would be to create synergy in operations and finances of the three services.

Google founders said that Sundar Pichai brings humility and a deep passion for technology to the users, partners and the company's employees every day. On his part, Pichai said that his appointment would not affect the structure of the Alphabet and the firm's day to day operations.

The BJP in Maharashtra led by Devendra Fadnavis has decided to approach the Governor and if need be, the Supreme Court as the party claims that the Maharashtra Assembly flouted rules, as per the liking of the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress. Fadnavis alleged that the oath administered to the MLAs were also unconstitutional. 
 

The appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff will bring about a lot of changes to the Defence sector. As these changes are set to take place in December, we see what this would mean for national security and India’s future.
 

Students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) staged protests over the appointment of Muslim professor, Firoze Khan, as Sanskrit professor. The BJP has condemned the protests and extended support to the Muslim professor. 

PK Mishra's appointment came after Nripendra Misra stepped down as the principal secretary to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Coffee Day Enterprises, which has been in trouble after its founder VG Siddhartha took his own life announced the appointment of IDFC Securities as advisor on identifying strategic options and refinancing of existing debt.
 

Vikram Rathour's appointment was mired in controversies as he faced conflict of interest charges, which were later dropped. The former right-hander, who played six Tests and seven ODIs for India, said he has a good equation with all the players in the current team

Former chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has predicted the collapse of the Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government. The Congress leader’s comments on the state government comes days after its Cabinet formation.
 

The Supreme Court, on January 4, 2018 directed all the states to file their responses on the issue of setting up of human rights courts as mandated in the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 and appointment of special public prosecutors. As they have failed to respond, the court has fined the states.