Mon Dec 16 15:29:56 UTC 2024: ## One Nation, One Election Bill Likely to be Introduced Tomorrow; Other News in Brief

**New Delhi:** The Modi government is set to introduce the “One Nation, One Election” bill in Parliament tomorrow. The bill, based on the recommendations of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, proposes simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The committee’s report advocated for this change, suggesting several necessary legislative amendments. The Union Cabinet approved the bill on the 12th of this month.

**Other News:**

* **Al-Umma Leader Passes Away:** Bashar, the convicted Al-Umma leader serving a life sentence in the Coimbatore bomb blast case, passed away at the age of 72. He had been released on bail in February and was receiving treatment for a prolonged illness.

* **Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 45,000:** The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 45,000 amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. While a precise breakdown of civilian and combatant casualties is unavailable, over half of the deceased are reportedly women and children. Israel claims to have killed over 17,000 Hamas fighters.

* **Rain Predicted in Four Tamil Nadu Districts:** The Meteorological Department forecasts rain in Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Nellai, and Tenkasi districts of Tamil Nadu until 7 PM today.

* **Congress Leader Demands Modi Apology:** During a special parliamentary debate commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of misrepresenting facts and demanded an apology for comments made about former Prime Minister Nehru.

* **Ilaiyaraaja Denies Rumors:** Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has appealed to fans to disregard false rumors circulating about him on social media.

* **New ‘Kannanappa’ Poster Released:** A new poster for the upcoming Mohanlal film “Kannanappa” is creating a buzz online.

* **Ramdas Criticizes Tamil Nadu Government:** Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan criticizes the Tamil Nadu government’s alleged apathy towards improving medical education infrastructure.

* **Bangladesh Election Timeline:** Bangladesh’s principal advisor, Muhammad Yunus, suggests that elections could be held at the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026, urging political consensus and necessary reforms beforehand.

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