The United States and Canada are dialling down their diatribe over the alleged New Delhi hand in the killing of Sikh pro-Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar amid a strong pushback from India about the “operating space” given to violent militants due to domestic political compulsions.
A group of radical Sikh activists in the UK prevented the Indian high commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami, from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. The activists claimed that Indian officials are not welcome in any gurdwara in the UK, citing recent tensions and targeting of British Sikhs. A video of the incident was posted on Instagram, showing a confrontation between the activists and a gurdwara committee member.
A Varanasi court rejected Thursday a plea by the Gyanvapi mosque management to stop the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) scientific study and survey of the complex, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in the city.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met US secretary of state Antony Blinken in Washington. The meeting comes amid serious diplomatic tensions between India and Canada stirred by the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.
The home ministry has opened up for tourists two forbidden areas close to the strategic Chang Chenmo sector north of Pangong lake in Ladakh, even as the border standoff with China runs into its fourth year. A September 14 circular by the ministry also allows foreign tourists to stay overnight in Hanle, a Mecca for stargazers 254 km east of Leh.
Intelligence agencies are concerned about a meeting between Khalistani separatists and a member of the North American Manipur Tribal Association (NAMTA) in Canada. Lien Gangte, president of the Canada chapter of NAMTA, was allowed to speak at a gurdwara controlled by Khalistanis. The NAMTA has posted messages endorsing Gangte's outreach to the gurdwara. The agencies are monitoring the situation, particularly for potential alliances.
Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman has been chosen as the recipient of the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest film honor. Rehman, known for her beauty and acting skills, has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her, and the timing of the award coincided with the birth centenary of her co-star Dev Anand, with whom she frequently collaborated.
The National Human Rights Commission has issued an advisory calling for the government to treat a single transgender child of a deceased employee or pensioner as an unmarried daughter for the purpose of family pension and other benefits. The advisory also recommends securing property rights for transgender individuals and allowing them to inherit ancestral agricultural land.
The Supreme Court in India has started allowing sign language interpretation for hearing impaired lawyers, demonstrating that not everything needs to be spoken aloud in court. In a recent case, a deaf advocate was permitted to virtually argue with the help of a sign language interpreter.
A study published in the journal Nature Portfolio reveals that the average Indian consumes 8g of salt daily, exceeding the recommended daily limit of 5g. The study, based on a sample survey, found that men, employed individuals, tobacco users, obese individuals, and those with raised blood pressure had higher salt intake.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed India's G20 Presidency and global challenges, including Afghanistan and Myanmar, during their meeting at the UN Headquarters. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Guterres' commitment to reforming International Financial Institutions.
BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has appeared before a special NIA court in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. Pragya Thakur's presence was required to record statements of all seven accused. One of the accused, Sudhakar Dwivedi, was granted exemption due to religious rituals. The other five accused were also present. Pragya Thakur arrived late and cited health issues.
More opposition MPs urged Speaker Om Birla to order a privileges committee probe into the communal slurs hurled by the BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri at BSP member Danish Ali in Lok Sabha. Ali rubbished the allegations of the ruling party member Nishikant Dubey that he used derogatory words for the PM, lamenting that he was "verbally lynched in the house" and a narrative is being set in motion to "lynch me outside".
Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has criticized BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks in Parliament, calling them "shameful" and "filthy". Madani expressed concern over the use of such language against a Muslim MP and accused the ruling party of not taking any action to stop it. He also urged the Speaker to take legal action against Bidhuri for his comments.
Supreme Court Judge Justice Hima Kohli emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the legal profession during the Forbes India-Legal Power List 2022 event. She highlighted the entry of first-generation lawyers from diverse backgrounds and the increased representation of women as positive steps towards inclusivity and a shift in the legal landscape.
The Supreme Court has acquitted two death row convicts and one lifer in a murder case due to a poorly conducted investigation. The court expressed concern over the inefficiency and lack of professionalism in police investigations and called for the development of a code of investigation to ensure better standards.
In their report to the government, Geological Survey of India and National Institute of Hydrology have given a 'clean chit' to NTPC's Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project in connection with water gushing under the surface in Joshimath in January.
Derogatory remarks made by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri against BSP member Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha have sparked a controversy. The opposition demanded Bidhuri's suspension. Ali threatened to quit Parliament if action not taken.
Elias Kazmi, an ad filmmaker, remains in critical condition after being hit and dragged by an SUV in Jammu. The 16-year-old son of a deputy SP of J&K Police, who was driving the SUV, has been detained and sent to a juvenile home. Kazmi suffered brain clots, broken ribs, and fractures. Police have registered a case, seized both vehicles, and are investigating the incident.
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, detained since August 2019, was released from house arrest. He led prayers in Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, advocating for dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue. He expressed his desire for the return of Kashmiri Pandits and emphasized the humanitarian aspect of the conflict.
Boeing has revealed its strategy to enhance the engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance capabilities of the P-8I aircraft in India. The company is aiming for an additional order of six planes, as the Indian Navy currently operates a fleet of 12 P-8I aircraft. The P-8I is equipped for various operations such as anti-submarine warfare and intelligence surveillance. Boeing has already made a significant economic impact in India and is actively looking to enhance capabilities in the country. Discussions are ongoing with the Indian Navy regarding adding more P-8I aircraft to their fleet.
The expelled Indian official was identified as Pavan Kumar Rai, a 1997-batch IPS officer handling, as per Indian high commission, economic, coordination and community affairs.
When Congress leader tried to claim credit for the bill, Amit Shah said the legislation brought by the Manmohan Singh government had lapsed. “The bill... was passed by Rajya Sabha and hence is still alive,” Chowdhury said.
The joint parliamentary committee report examining the 1996 women's reservation bill had recommended that quota be provided for OBC women once the Constitution was amended to allow for reservation for OBCs.
The old Parliament building in New Delhi will now be called "Samvidhan Sadan" as per the proposal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The decision was accepted by both the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman. The new Parliament building, on the other hand, has been named "Parliament House of India".
Security forces have identified the body of Uzair Khan, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba shadow group The Resistance Force, who was killed in the forests near Gadool village of Kokernag in north Kashmir’s Anantnag district during a week-long search-and-shoot operation.
Recalling the emotional moment for inclusion of African Union in G20 during its presidency’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the success of G20 is of 140 crore Indians adding that India has carved a place for itself as ‘Vishwa Mitra’. PM Modi in his opening speech during the special session of Parliament on Monday expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement of the success of G20 by the Chair.
The floor leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) are due to meet on Monday at the office of Rajya Sabha leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament, ahead of the five-day special session of Parliament, which is set to begin on Monday. The INDI Alliance floor leaders will meet before the commencement of the Parliament special session to plan the strategy for the house floor.
According to the Namibia-based Cheetah Conservation Fund, the cheetah's incredible journey in the first year of their reintroduction in India has been marked by both failures and accomplishments, and the project is on schedule. The CCF has worked closely with Indian officials to reintroduce cheetahs in India. Laurie Marker, the creator of CCF, has been important in developing plans for the introduction and has visited India numerous times since 2009.
According to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, two fatalities have occurred as a result of Nipah virus infection in Kerala. Additionally, samples from four individuals in the coastal state, who are suspected of having the disease, have been dispatched to Pune's National Institute of Virology (NIV) for further testing.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have not yet discussed seat-sharing within the INDIA alliance, informed AAP MP Raghav Chadha, adding that the matter is expected to be taken up at the first meeting of the 14-member coordination committee. Chadha stated that the meeting's focus is to finalize the issues to be addressed, plan mass outreach, and have seat-sharing conversations on a state-by-state basis.
Opposition members in the parliamentary standing committee of the ministry of home affairs have raised concerns that the minutes of meetings regarding legal reforms are being distorted. The committee is discussing three bills that will replace existing laws. Opposition members are demanding more scrutiny and debate on the bills and have requested the participation of "proper experts" in the deliberations.
The Arya Samaj Trust recently reopened a school in downtown Srinagar that had remained closed for 33 years since the outbreak of separatist militancy in Jammu and Kashmir in 1990. The school was later reclaimed by J&K unit Arya Samaj Trust chairman Arun Choudhary, along with the help of a local businessman.
Sarma said he was waiting for the culmination of the G20 summit to start the second round of crackdown. "Just six months ago, 5,000 people were arrested for child marriages in Assam. It (crackdown) was kept on hold till the completion of the G20 summit. In the next 10 days, another 2,000 to 3,000 men will be arrested."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attributed the failure of Western powers to "Ukrainize" the G20 agenda to the united efforts of member nations from the Global South. He commended the declaration released by the bloc's leaders, which refrained from condemning Moscow for its conflict with Ukraine. He also described the G20 Summit under India's presidency as a "breakthrough" in many ways.
Several world leaders at the G20 Summit here congratulated PM Narendra Modi on the success of Chandrayaan-3, with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva hailing India for achieving the feat "in a budget less than that of the movie Interstellar", according to sources.During various sessions and meetings of the G20, many world leaders showered praise on India for its lunar mission and also lauded the successful launch of Aditya L1, India's first space-based mission to study the Sun.
A BSF jawan posted at a forward area along the Line of Control in Balakote sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district went missing from his post on Friday.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday had a brief interaction with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the G20 Dinner at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
US President Joe Biden and PM Modi sought to step up the momentum in bilateral ties, with the former reiterating support for India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council and lauding India’s presidency of the G20. PM Modi thanked Biden for the "consistent support received from the US in ensuring success of India's G20 presidency". Biden arrived for the G20 summit in New Delhi around 7pm and headed straight to a bilateral meeting with PM Modi at the latter's residence.
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that the outcomes of the G20 Summit will advance the shared goals of accelerating sustainable development, bolstering multilateral cooperation and building consensus around inclusive economic policies to address greatest global challenges.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who has been avoiding a meeting with the Prime Minister ever since he was preparing to dump the BJP in the state, may have a face-to-face exchange of greetings with Narendra Modi during the G20 special dinner being hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi on Saturday evening.
Taking a serious note of the fact that religion of the accused is being mentioned in FIRs or police proceedings by the Haryana Police, the Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the state DGP to stop this practice. The HC had last year restrained the Punjab Police from disclosing the religion of the accused in FIRs.
Jammu and Kashmir police on Thursday arrested a hybrid terrorist of The Resistance Front (TRF) along with a hand grenade in Srinagar. Srinagar police in a post on “X”, formerly known as Twitter, said that the terrorist was identified as Mohd Yawar Rangrez of Firdousabad locality of Batamaloo in Srinagar city.
At least 28 people were wounded in Manipur on Wednesday when security forces tried to stop a 30,000-strong crowd mobilised by a valley-based organisation to defy a curfew and break through an Army barricade along the Churachandpur-Bishnupur border to reclaim Meitei homes in Kuki-inhabited areas.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday prevented Manipur police from arresting three Editors Guild journalists. Appearing on behalf of EGI journalists Seema Guha, Sanjay Kapoor, and Bharat Bhushan, senior advocate Shyam Divan told a bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud, Justices J B Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra that the FIRs violated free speech and cited orders courts had previously issued to protect people from arrest, including a woman advocate.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a sealed cover status report from the Manipur government on recovery of arms and ammunition looted from police and other sources, while declaring that it would put in place a mechanism to bring to book every wrongdoer during the ethnic clashes without blaming either Kuki or Meitei communities.