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CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case

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New Delhi, Jan 8: One of the CBI's former head constables and his family members have been charged for allegedly accumulating assets worth over Rs 2 crore in four years—70% more than his allowed sources of income—according to officials on Monday. Named in the FIR along with his wife and son, Akiluzzama Khan was employed by the Central Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Corruption-III unit, which deals with a number of high-profile corruption cases, for allegedly accumulating these assets between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2018, which could not be satisfactorily accounted for.Khan's assets allegedly increased dramatically from Rs 8,515 at the beginning of the check period to Rs 3.73 crore at its conclusion on March 31, 2018, according to allegations made by the CBI. It was also discovered that he was purportedly spending Rs 1.26 crore at this time. The officials stated that he was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for Rs 2.07 crore, which is 70% of his total income, after discounting the legitimate income of Rs 2.93 crore obtained by him and his family. Khan was integrated into the CBI in March 1997 after joining the organisation in 1993 as a deputation from the BSF. In 2021, he voluntarily retired. [caption id="attachment_8615" align="alignnone" width="300"] CBI Books Its Ex-Head Constable In Disproportionate Assets Case[/caption]

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM

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NEW DELHI, Jan 8: On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that when the four castes of the poor, farmers, women, and young are empowered, an empowered India will be guaranteed. Speaking via video conference, Prime Minister Modi stated that the main goal of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is to guarantee that no eligible recipient of government programmes is overlooked. He mentioned that since the commencement of the Yatra, roughly 12 lakh new beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana have applied for a free Ujjwala gas connection. According to Modi, the health of the impoverished is benefiting from the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.The prime minister stated, "Who had thought that officials and politicians would come to the doorstep of the people in villages and every nook and cranny of the country?" noting that "Modi's vehicle of guarantee" is reaching every corner of the nation. "'Modi ki guarantee' is being discussed not only in the country but worldwide," he stated. "Regardless of the location—a bustling metropolis like Mumbai or a sleepy village in Mizoram—'Modi ki Guarantee wali gaadi' is making its way across the nation," he declared. Modi also spoke with recipients throughout the programme who applauded the government's measures.Since the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra's inception on November 15 of last year, Modi has met with its beneficiaries on a regular basis throughout the nation. By ensuring that the benefits of these programmes reach all targeted recipients in a timely way, the government hopes to achieve saturation of its flagship programmes through the nationwide Yatra. The campaign reached a significant milestone on January 5 when more than 10 crore people participated. [caption id="attachment_8612" align="alignnone" width="300"] Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Proving To Be Boon For Health Of Poor: PM[/caption]

Amit Shah’s Visit To Jammu Stands Cancelled

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NEW DELHI, Jan 8: Union Home Minister was scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 9. During this proposed visit, he was scheduled to attend the Vikasit Bharat Sankalpa Yatra in Jammu and inaugurate…

Growing tourism living example of ‘change in J&K’: Dr Jitendra

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JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated today that over two crore visitors have visited the UT in the past year, claiming that the increasing tourism is a "living example" of the "Change in Jammu & Kashmir." Dr. Jitendra Singh stated in an exclusive interview with that "and that has happened because terrorism has declined." In the past, Kashmir used to attract few tourists because of the rise in terrorism," he continued. Dr. Jitendra Singh responded to a query on the opposition's claims that the government opposes J&K polls by stating that Home Minister Amit Shah has repeatedly stated in the Parliament that elections will take place at a suitable time. He remarked, "Now the Supreme Court has even ordered that the elections in Jammu & Kashmir should be conducted by September and the Home Minister has also stated that," citing the court's ruling on the elections. Whose claims would they believe now, if the Congress continues to claim that the BJP opposes holding the elections? He went on to emphasise that the appeasement tactics of the past governments in Jammu & Kashmir had prevented the people in the area from developing. [caption id="attachment_8594" align="alignnone" width="300"] Growing tourism living example of 'change in J&K': Dr Jitendra[/caption]

Bilkis Bano Case | SC Quashes Gujarat Govt’s Remission Order, 11 Convicts To Return To Jail

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New Delhi, Jan 8: The Gujarat government's decision to provide remission to 11 prisoners in the case of gangraping Bilkis Bano and killing seven of her family members during the 2002 state riots was overturned by the Supreme Court on Monday. The court claimed that the decisions were "stereotypical" and made without consideration for the facts. The prisoners were given a two-week deadline by a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan to turn themselves in to the jail administration. The bench stated that the Gujarati government was not the right government to issue the remission order, holding the PIL contesting the remission to be maintainable.The supreme court made it clear that the State has the authority to choose whether to grant a convict's remission plea once an offender is prosecuted and sentenced. Maharashtra conducted the trials for the guilty. We didn't have to discuss the other matters. However, we have for the sake of completion. The Gujarat administration has violated the rule of law by usurping and abusing its authority that was not granted to it. The bench declared that the remission orders should be annulled on that basis as well. The ruling took more than a hundred pages to complete. The top court further declared as "nullity" a ruling from a different bench dated May 13, 2022, which requested that the Gujarat government take into account convicts' pleas for remission because the pleas were obtained by "playing fraud on the court" and by omitting important information. It said that this was a textbook instance of the court's order being utilised to subvert the rule of law by giving remission. The supreme court declared that the takeover of power and the misuse of the legal system on May 13, 2022, had violated the rule of law. The bench declared, "We strike down the remission orders on the ground of Gujarat government's usurpation of power."On October 12 of last year, following an 11-day hearing on the petitions, including Bano's, the supreme court had reserved its decision. The top court reserved its decision, but it did order the Centre and the Gujarat government to provide the original documentation pertaining to the 11 convicts' sentence remission by October 16. During its September 2018 hearing, the Supreme Court questioned whether prisoners had a basic right to request a reduction in their sentence. The supreme court had noted during the previous arguments that state governments ought to give all prisoners the chance to reform and reintegrate into society and that they shouldn't be allowed to be selective in the remission of sentences.In addition to Bano's petition challenging the remission that the Gujarat government had granted them, a number of other PILs have also contested the relief, including one from CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali, independent journalist Revati Laul, and former vice-chancellor of Lucknow University Roop Rekha Verma. Mahua Moitra, the leader of the TMC, has also filed a PIL opposing the remission and their early release. When Bilkis Bano, then twenty-one, was raped while escaping the horror of the communal riots that erupted following the Godhra train-burning event, she was five months pregnant. Her daughter, age three, was one of the seven family members who perished in the riots. August 15, 2022, saw the release of all 11 convicted individuals when the Gujarati government awarded them remission. [caption id="attachment_8591" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bilkis Bano Case | SC Quashes Gujarat Govt’s…

Maldivian envoy seen at MEA office in Delhi, amid diplomatic row over ministers’ remarks on PM

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NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Shaheeb, the Maldives' envoy to India, was spotted leaving the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday morning in the South Block of the capital city. This is in the midst of a controversy surrounding disparaging remarks made on social media about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep by a few Maldivian ministers. Ibrahim Shaheeb, the High Commissioner of the Maldives to India, was observed coming into the MEA office building and departing shortly after. Last week, a bitter controversy erupted when the deputy minister of the Maldives, together with several cabinet members and government officials, made derogatory and obscene remarks against Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. When PM Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep on January 2, he shared a number of photos, one of which showed him trying his hand at snorkelling, which he described as a "exhilarating experience."PM Modi posted images of the ocean, snow-white beaches, and clear blue skies on X, captioning them with the words, "Lakshadweep has to be on your list for those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them." The Maldivian Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Shiuna, made a derogatory and sarcastic reference to Prime Minister Modi in a post that has since been removed. The government of the Maldives has disassociated itself from the statements expressed by its ministers. These comments against foreign leaders, according to Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer, are "unacceptable" and do not represent the official stance of the Maldives government.With regard to its neighbours in particular, he said, the Maldives is still dedicated to promoting a "positive and constructive dialogue" with all of its partners. "The recent remarks against foreign leaders and our close neighbours are unacceptable and do not reflect the official position of the Government of the Maldives," Moosa Zameer wrote in a post posted on X. We are still dedicated to promoting an amicable and productive communication with all of our partners, particularly our neighbours, that is founded on respect and understanding for one another." Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on Sunday that New Delhi has always been the island nation's close buddy. Solih commented on X using his official account, saying, "I denounce the Maldivian government officials' use of hate speech against India on social media."He reiterated that "India has always been a good friend to the Maldives and we must not allow such callous remarks to negatively impact the age-old friendship between our two countries." The offensive comments made on social media against the former and other Indian locals, according to former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, are "odious" and "reprehensible." "Derogatory remarks made by two Deputy Ministers of the current Maldives Government, and a member of a political party in the ruling coalition, towards Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India in social media is reprehensible and odious," the former foreign minister wrote on his official X handle, urging the Maldivian government to find the responsible officials and reprimand them. A segment of the Indian film industry also publicly endorsed PM Modi and vehemently denounced the disparaging remarks made by Maldivian leaders on the nation and its leader. Additionally, they expressed agreement with PM Modi's proposal to boost beach tourism in Lakshadweep. [caption id="attachment_8579" align="alignnone" width="300"] Maldivian envoy seen at MEA office in Delhi, amid diplomatic row over ministers'…

3 criminal laws framed with spirit of ‘citizen first, dignity first and justice first’: PM

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JAIPUR: The three new criminal justice laws were passed with the motto "citizen first, dignity first, and justice first," according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also stated on Sunday that the police must now use data rather than "danda" in their job. Speaking during the 58th conference of Inspector Generals and Director Generals of Police (DGPs and IGPs) in this location, Modi urged the police to prioritise women's safety so that they can operate with courage "kabhi bhi aur kahin bhi (anytime, anywhere)." He underlined that the new criminal laws were written with the motto "citizen first, dignity first, and justice first" and that police must now use "data" rather than "danda" in their job. The recently adopted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have superseded the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1898, and the Indian Penal Code of 1860. The prime minister said that the new laws marked a paradigm shift in India's criminal justice system. He noted that special emphasis was paid to educating people about the rights of women and girls and the protections provided by the new legislation. According to Modi, the Indian police should develop into a state-of-the-art, global force by 2047, when the nation will celebrate its 100th anniversary of independence, aiding in the achievement of the nation's development objectives. [caption id="attachment_8564" align="alignnone" width="300"] 3 criminal laws framed with spirit of 'citizen first, dignity first and justice first': PM[/caption]

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Amit Shah to visit Jammu on Jan 9, to take part in development programmes

editor January 7, 2024

JAMMU: According to sources, the Union Home Minister will visit Jammu on Tuesday. While there, he would attend several activities pertaining to development and launch the city's e-bus service. Shah is making his first trip to Jammu and Kashmir after militants at Poonch on December 21 ambushed two army trucks, killing five troops and wounding two more. Outrage was sparked when the remains of three civilians were discovered a day later in the Poonch district, not far from the scene of the previous day's events. According to a home ministry official, the home minister would visit Jammu on January 9 and preside over a review meeting on the complete development of Jammu and Kashmir.In addition, Shah will start an e-bus service, introduce the central government's "Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra," and set the groundwork for a number of development projects. According to the official, appointment letters for various government jobs would be given to the young people chosen for selection by the home minister. On January 2, Shah met in New Delhi with senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir administration and the federal government to discuss the security situation in the region. During that meeting, he gave the go-ahead to bolster counterterrorism efforts in Jammu and Kashmir and emphasised the need to eradicate the terror ecosystem entirely.Shah emphasised that all proper protocols should be followed when handling counterterrorism activities, even as he gave advice to the security services regarding suitable deployment in areas of the Union Territory that are vulnerable. Leading representatives from intelligence and other security agencies, along with Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Manoj Pande and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, attended the meeting. [caption id="attachment_8551" align="alignnone" width="300"] Amit Shah to visit Jammu on Jan 9, to take part in development programmes[/caption]

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Veteran Politician Muzaffar Hussain Baig Rejoins PDP

editor January 7, 2024

SRINAGAR, Jan 7: In the company of party leader Mehbooba Mufti, seasoned politician Muzaffar Hussain Baig re-joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, according to reports. At a PDP-hosted event in the Jammu and Kashmir region of Anantnag to mark the eighth anniversary of party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's passing, Baig became a member of the party. Additionally, he performed fatiha, or special prayers, at Sayeed's mausoleum in the district of South Kashmir's Bijbhera. According to party spokesperson Mohit Bhan, "Baig has returned to the PDP."After Sayeed passed away in 2016, Baig, a co-founder of the PDP in the late 1990s, became the party's patron. In 2020, Baig, a former deputy chief minister, left the party and was predicted to join Sajad Lone's People's Conference. Baig, a former member of the Lok Sabha from Baramulla, did not formally disclose his position, even though his wife Safina joined Lone's party. Given that the Lok Sabha elections are less than four months away, Baig's return to the PDP is significant. [caption id="attachment_8548" align="alignnone" width="300"] Veteran Politician Muzaffar Hussain Baig Rejoins PDP[/caption]

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J P Nadda’s Jammu visit cancelled due to bad weather

editor January 7, 2024

JAMMU: "Bad weather" forced BJP president J P Nadda to postpone his Sunday visit to Jammu, disappointing hundreds of eager party workers. The last-minute postponement of Nadda's tour of Jammu was confirmed by J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina, as his aircraft was unable to land at the Jammu airport because of low visibility. After making his respects at the revered old Raghunath temple here, Nadda was expected to arrive in Jammu for a day-long visit to chair an extended core group meeting of the BJP to debate and finalise the party's strategy for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections."The BJP president's scheduled visit to Jammu had to be cancelled due to poor visibility at the airport. But he will soon be conducting the senior leaders' meeting virtually, Raina, who was there at the airport, said. In order to let the waiting staff members know that Nadda's visit had been cancelled, Raina also made a visit to the Raghunath temple. [caption id="attachment_8542" align="alignnone" width="300"] J P Nadda's Jammu visit cancelled due to bad weather[/caption]

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