INDIA
2 Indians in UN peacekeeping operation killed in DR Congo
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar tweeted that the two were from the Border Security Force and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that at the Butembo base "violent attackers snatched weapons from Congolese police and fired upon our uniformed personnel", killing three persons with the UN mission.
Defence Ministry clears arms procurement worth Rs 28,732cr for Army
The proposals were cleared on Tuesday by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. These proposals will enhance the overall combat prowess of the armed forces along the northern and western borders. "The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the armed forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
'India forging bilateral ties to make country Vishwaguru'
Felicitating top diplomats from seven countries, including Kazakhstan and Mongolia, the Union minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has stepped up efforts to forge mutually beneficial bilateral ties with the international community to make India a 'Vishwaguru'. She was virtually addressing a meeting of ambassadors at Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence from countries like Mongolia, Rwanda, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kazakhstan.
SC says freebies to influence voters' serious issue, asks Centre for way to curb it
A bench, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana asked the Centre, to find out from the Finance Commission, if there is a possibility of curbing state governments and political parties from promising and distributing irrational freebies to induce voters. Initially, the bench queried Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj to find out Centre's stand on the issue.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Service chiefs lay wreaths at National War Memorial
On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has saluted the spirit of the soldiers, remembering the valour of the Indian Army. "Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of pride and glory of Mother Bharati. On this occasion, my salute to all the brave sons of the country who have accomplished their valour in the defence of the motherland," Modi tweeted.
Twitter says whole business will close due to account blocking orders, Karnataka HC issues notice to Centre
The single division bench headed by Justice Krishna S. Dixit gave the order after the arguments by senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Twitter, explained that if the blocking order continues, the whole business of Twitter will close. For the accounts to be blocked, as per rules reasons have to be recorded and given to the microblogging platform which is not being done.
Rahul Gandhi detained by Delhi Police
The Congress MPs carried out a protest march from Parliament House to the Rashtrapati Bhavan in wake of questioning of Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and no discussion of important issues like price rise in Parliament.
Arrest is not meant to be and must not be used as a punitive tool: SC
The top court made several more observations in its order, which was uploaded on Monday, while granting bail to Alt news co-founder Mohammed Zubair last week. A bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and A.S. Bopanna said arrest is not meant to be and must not be used as a punitive tool because it results in one of the gravest possible consequences emanating from criminal law: the loss of personal liberty. The bench added that the criminal law and its processes ought not to be instrumentalised as a tool of harassment.
Sonia Gandhi to join ED probe today, security heightened
Sonia Gandhi will reach the ED office at Pravartan Bhawan, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, by 11 a.m. Paramilitary forces have been deployed in and around the probe agency's headquarters, as well as additional police teams. The police is also checking every vehicle and inquiring everyone heading towards the APJ Abdul Kalam Road. On July 21, Sonia Gandhi was questioned for hours by the ED. She was initially summoned to appear again on July 25 but it was changed to July 26 at her request.
Canada becoming safe haven for Khalistani terrorists, wanted gangsters in India
The May 29 Sidhu Moosewala murder has again highlighted this, as sources in the intelligence agencies and police said that Canada-based gangsters are "controlling crime in India". "Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar's name cropped up during the investigation into the Moosewala case. But bringing him back to India is not easy, as the Canadian authorities don't cooperate," a source said.
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