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Present UNSC Does Not Reflect Today’s Reality: UNGA President

editor January 24, 2024

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Dennis Francis, the president of the U.N. General Assembly, stated on January 24 that reform of the U.N. Security Council is necessary since its current makeup does not accurately reflect the geopolitical landscape of today's globe. He stated at a press conference soon after speaking with S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, that the Security Council has become increasingly incapable of making decisions in recent years to improve international peace and security. While in India for a five-day visit, Ambassador Francis emphasised the importance of UN Security Council reform. "It is imperative that the UN Security Council be reformed," he declared, adding that he discussed the matter with Mr. Jaishankar as well. India has been adamant on seeing changes made to the UN, particularly to the Security Council. The absence of significant progress in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform has infuriated New Delhi in particular. India is a serious candidate to join the UN Security Council permanently. Currently, the General Assembly of the United Nations elects 10 non-permanent members for two-year terms, while there are five permanent members of the UNSC. Russia, the United States, China, France, and the United Kingdom are the five permanent members, and they each have the power to veto any significant resolution.The president of the United Nations General Assembly praised India as well for helping the African Union become a full member of the G20. "India's leadership in the international arena is evident in its outreach to Africa, especially in facilitating the African Union's membership in the G20," stated Francis. "There is no doubt in anyone's mind about it." More importantly, he continued, "it showed India's long-standing commitment to support and facilitate development in the Global South." Francis, a member of Trinidad and Tobago's diplomatic corps, declared peace, prosperity, advancement, and sustainability to be among his top priorities as president. "Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity" is the subject of his 78th United Nations General Assembly presidency. [caption id="attachment_9561" align="alignnone" width="300"] Present UNSC Does Not Reflect Today’s Reality: UNGA President[/caption]

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Ahead Of R-Day, President Murmu To Address Nation On Thursday

editor January 24, 2024

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: A release from Rashtrapati Bhawan stated that on Thursday, the day before the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation. According to the statement, the speech would be aired in Hindi at 7 p.m. on the whole Akashvani national network and on all Doordarshan channels, with the English version airing later. The release further stated that DD's regional networks will broadcast the speech in regional languages after it is televised in Hindi and English on Doordarshan. [caption id="attachment_9558" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ahead Of R-Day, President Murmu To Address Nation On Thursday[/caption]

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Several Persons Booked In Rajouri, Reasi For Objectionable Posts Related To Ram Temple Event

editor January 24, 2024

JAMMU, Jan 24: According to police officials, some residents of the districts of Rajouri and Reasi have been charged with spreading "objectionable content" on social media about the Ram temple's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Some people have shared "sensitive content" on social media during the Ram temple's consecration event, which they claim has the potential to "disturb peaceful atmosphere" in the Rajouri area. According to them, police took it seriously and filed a complaint against them for allegedly offending a community's religious sentiments. Police in Reasi have opened a second case against an individual for allegedly sharing "objectionable content" on social media, according to the police.People were urged by SSP Reasi Amit Gupta not to share any offensive material on social media that could upset the tranquilly and harmony in the community. "All posts and comments on social media platforms are being watched and monitored. According to SSP, "anyone who posts anything that is provocative and spreads hatred will face strict consequences." [caption id="attachment_9555" align="alignnone" width="272"] Several Persons Booked In Rajouri, Reasi For Objectionable Posts Related To Ram Temple Event[/caption]

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42-Day Mahamandal Festival begins in Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple

editor January 24, 2024

AYODHYA: A 42-day Mahamandal festival got underway in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya on Wednesday, one day after Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple complex. The celebration was inaugurated in collaboration with Ram Mandir trustee Jagadguru Vishvesh Prapann Tirtha in the sanctum sanctorum of the recently built Ram temple. According to the trustee of the Ram Temple, the celebration would feature a daily Kalash puja and the sanctum sanctorum will house 48 revered pots. The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra treasurer, Govind Devagiri, said that Lord Ram will be worshipped in accordance with Vaishnav tradition. You should present him with all kinds of sweets on Rajbhog. For 42 days, havan will be done every day, and numerous mantras will also be chanted and recited. "We are launching a brand-new worship procedure. The Vaishnava tradition will be followed during the devotion. After taking their places for the puja, our trustee brothers and Pujyashri Vishvaprapan Tirthaji Maharaj of Peja Math are seated in the Mandal. For 42 days, havan will be conducted here every day, and numerous mantras will be sung and read in addition to the havan. In addition, Lord Ram will be forced to listen to several musical genres. Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Treasurer Govind Dev Giri Ji Maharaj stated, "The ritual continues until the Mandal Puja is completed. Earlier, on the second day that the Ayodhya Ram Temple was open to the public, a significant number of devotees visited the temple on Wednesday and offered prayers during Mangala Aarti, demonstrating the fervour among the faithful. UP Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad, DG Law & Order Prashant Kumar, and local officials supervised the events and made sure the devotees had a seamless experience, all in accordance with orders from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In addition, CM Yogi is always open to suggestions regarding the darshan at the Ayodhya Ram Temple.Together with Principal Secretary Sanjay Prasad, DG (L&O) Prashant Kumar evaluated the security setup and made sure that pilgrims moved through Ayodhya in a disciplined manner. A large influx of devotees on the third day made Prasad and Kumar keep a watchful eye on the 'Garbha Griha'. In a statement to media representatives, DG (L&O) Prashant Kumar stated, "There is a large gathering of people here. I've been brought here with the principal home secretary. The queue mechanism for crowd control has been enhanced. We have established routes for the populace." On Monday, Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha took place at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Pran Pratishtha event, where the Ram Lalla idol was unveiled following the one-hour ceremonies. [caption id="attachment_9552" align="alignnone" width="300"] 42-Day Mahamandal Festival begins in Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi…

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Russian Il-76 Military Transport Plane With 65 Ukrainian POWs Crashes Near Border: Russian Defence Ministry

editor January 24, 2024

Moscow, Jan 24: A Russian military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew and three people accompanying them crashed on Wednesday morning in Russia’s Belgorod region near Ukraine, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.…

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ACB Arrests SDH Sopore Official In Bribery Case

editor January 24, 2024

SRINAGAR, Jan 24: On Wednesday, the Anti-Corruption Branch announced that it had detained a sub district hospital Sopore employee for allegedly asking and taking a bribe in exchange for issuing a birth certificate. According to an official, Farooq Ahmad Misger offered a bribe of Rs. 3,600, and the ACB accepted it, leading to the arrest of Mehraj U Din Wani. According to him, Misger went to Wani to obtain a birth certificate for his daughter, and Wani, abusing his position, demanded a bribe. The official stated that more inquiry into the matter has been started. [caption id="attachment_9546" align="alignnone" width="300"] ACB Arrests SDH Sopore Official In Bribery Case[/caption]

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Senior Army officer visits forward areas in Kashmir; reviews operational preparedness

editor January 24, 2024

SRINAGAR: On Wednesday, officials in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir stated that a senior army officer had visited advanced areas along the Line of Control (LoC) to assess the readiness of the counter-infiltration grid ahead of Republic Day. According to reports, on Tuesday, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, the General Officer Commanding of the Army's 15 Corps, reviewed the operational readiness and counter-infiltration grid while touring the forward areas in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district. Due to insufficient snowfall in Kashmir's higher regions this winter, security officials are worried that terrorists may infiltrate the valley. Terrorist infiltration is less likely during the winter months as the mountain passes along the LoC are typically blocked by a lot of snowfall.But the counter-infiltration grid has increased the vigilance along the LoC due to the dry winter. When speaking with the troops, Lt Gen. Ghai urged them to stay "in a high state of operational readiness" in adverse weather and on difficult terrain. [caption id="attachment_9543" align="alignnone" width="300"] Senior Army officer visits forward areas in Kashmir; reviews operational preparedness[/caption]

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“No alliance in Bengal” says Mamata Banerjee, big dent to INDIA bloc hopes

editor January 24, 2024

KOLKATA: The Trinamool Congress chief, Mamata Banerjee, said that her party would contest the Trinamool Congress alone in Bengal on Wednesday, dealing a severe blow to the INDIA alliance. "I didn't talk to the Congress party. We shall fight alone in Bengal, as I have always declared. The TMC chief stated, "We are a secular party and we alone will defeat BJP in Bengal. I am not concerned about what will be done in the country." "I made a lot of suggestions, but they were immediately turned down. We have since made the decision to run in Bengal alone for the elections.In addition, the Bengal Chief Minister asserted that, in contrast to the Congress's assertions that they had invited INDIA bloc parties to participate in the Yatra, she was unaware that Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra was going through Bengal. "Despite the fact that I am a member of the INDIA bloc, they did not even think it appropriate to notify me in advance that they would be visiting West Bengal. Thus, insofar as Bengal is concerned, there is no relationship with me," Mamata Banerjee stated. "At the national level, we will determine the course of action. Our party is secular. We'll do every effort to overthrow the BJP. There is no single party that makes up the partnership. We have stated that they ought to fight in some states while the regional parties are permitted to fight on their own in the remaining states. They shouldn't become involved, she continued. Trinamool and the Congress broke down as a result of state unit president Adhir Ranjan Chowdury's ongoing criticism of the chief minister of Bengal. Adhir Chowdhury asserted during a press conference on Tuesday that Mamata Banerjee only became the state's chief minister in 2011 because of Congress's intervention. "The polls will not be held under Mamata Banerjee's sway this time. In the two seats where Mamata Banerjee is stepping down, the Congress defeated the BJP and TMC. The Congress party is skilled at running for office. The Congress MP claimed, "Mamta Banerjee is an opportunist who came to power in 2011 with the mercy of Congress." In an attempt to mitigate the harm caused by the state unit chief's persistent attacks, Rahul Gandhi, who is currently in Assam as part of his Nyay Yatra, stated that he had a cordial relationship with the TMC chief. "I don't want to comment right now; the seat-sharing negotiations are still under progress. However, Mamata Banerjee and I get along well. There are moments when our leaders speak, their leaders speak, and so on. It is a normal occurrence. Rahul Gandhi had stated on Tuesday that "such remarks won't matter and these are not things that are going to disrupt things." Of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal, the Trinamool Congress allegedly offered the Congress a maximum of three seats. The TMC secured 22 Lok Sabha seats, while the Congress secured two seats in the 2019 elections. Mamata Banerjee's declaration on Wednesday that she was going it alone seems to have slammed the door for the Congress in Bengal. Creating coalitions has proven to be difficult for the INDIA bloc, and it currently seems unlikely that the alliance would be able to present a unified front against the BJP. [caption id="attachment_9540" align="alignnone" width="300"]…

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JKP on high alert to address potential incidents on Republic Day: IGP Kashmir

editor January 24, 2024

SRINAGAR: The people was reassured of a safe Republic Day celebration by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Vidhi Kumar Birdhi, who said that the J&K Police and security agencies are prepared to handle any possible events. The IGP stressed the well-coordinated security measures in Srinagar and the adjacent areas, with the whole security grid maintaining watchful for the seamless conduct of Republic Day festivities, during the Full Dress Rehearsal at Bakhshi Stadium Srinagar. "The district of Srinagar and its surrounding areas have robust security measures in place. In addition, the security grid is watchful," the IGP said, emphasising the excellent cooperation between J&K Police and other law enforcement organisations.He invited everyone to join in the festivities on January 26 and stated his confidence that there wouldn't be any limitations. In an effort to promote high attendance at Republic Day activities, the IGP reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating hassle-free transportation of people to celebration locations. In response to a question, he said that the J&K Police is always on guard to foil any possible threats and that they will not back down from addressing any security issues. [caption id="attachment_9537" align="alignnone" width="300"] JKP on high alert to address potential incidents on Republic Day: IGP Kashmir[/caption]

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DGCA Slaps Rs 1.10 Cr Penalty On Air India For Safety Violations

editor January 24, 2024

NEW DELHI, Jan 24: Air India has been fined Rs 1.10 crore by the aviation authority DGCA for safety violations pertaining to flights conducted on specific lengthy itineraries. According to a notice on Wednesday, the regulator conducted a thorough investigation following receipt of a voluntary safety report from an airline employee claiming safety violations of flights operated by Air India on specific long-range terrain-critical routes. According to the DGCA, Air India was given a show-cause notice since the inquiry appeared to establish that the airline was not in compliance.The Air India-operated leased aircraft were covered by the safety report. According to the release from the DGCA, "Air India has been fined Rs 1.10 crore and enforcement action has been initiated by the DGCA because the said operations of the leased aircraft were not in line with regulatory/OEM performance limits." [caption id="attachment_9533" align="alignnone" width="300"] DGCA Slaps Rs 1.10 Cr Penalty On Air India For Safety Violations[/caption]

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