Today in History (November 29th, 1947)
On November 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, also known as the Partition Plan for Palestine. The resolution proposed the division of British Mandate Palestine into two states—one Jewish and one Arab—along with an international status for Jerusalem and an economic union between the two states. However, the plan was not implemented as intended due to opposition from Arab states and some Jewish groups. The ensuing conflict led to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
Summary of Today’s News
Why ‘stuck’ with just one person for Delhi Chief Secy. post, SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court has given the Centre a 24-hour deadline to explain its unilateral decision to extend Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar’s tenure, which the Delhi government opposes due to a breach of communication. The legal challenge revolves around the Centre’s authority under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi [Amendment] Act, 2023, to grant such extensions, with doubts raised about post-retirement tenure.
Kerala Governor signs a Bill, reserves seven for Presidential assent.
After a two-year hiatus marked by political and legal conflicts, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has signed the Kerala Public Health Bill, 2022, into law. This comes after the Supreme Court emphasized Governors’ limited powers and lack of veto over Bills. However, tensions persist as Governor Khan has reserved seven bills, including the controversial Kerala Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill and the Kerala University Amendment Bill, for the President’s consideration.
The need to disclose political donations.
The author discusses the significance of the ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the electoral bonds challenge in India. The challenge questions the amendments to the Representation of the People Act 1951, which provide anonymity to political donors. The article emphasizes the global norm of full disclosure on political donations, citing examples from the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Israel will restart bombing Gaza once hostage release, ceasefire end, says envoy
Israel has announced its intention to resume bombing Gaza, progressing from north to south, once the release of hostages concludes. The military claims to have cleared “100%” of Hamas posts in Northern Gaza through airstrikes and ground invasion. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, expressed hope for India to designate Hamas as a terrorist group.
