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Peace shall only prevail when people's rights, dignity protected: CJI
The CJI, who made the remarks after laying the foundation stone of a new high court building complex in Srinagar, emphasized that mere laws were not enough to build tradition, it requires men of high ideals to infuse life in the skeleton of law. "Denial of justice would ultimately lead to anarchy. Soon the institution of judiciary would be destabilized as people will look for extrajudicial mechanisms. Peace shall only prevail, when people's dignity and rights are recognised and protected."
PFI's vicious circle of friends from Turkey and Pakistan to Al-Qaeda and ISIS
The Popular Front of India (PFI) was launched on February 17, 2007, at the Empower India Conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka, by the Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD), National Development Front (NDF), Manitha Neethi Pasarai (MNP) and the South India Council. The NDF has been termed as a predecessor to PFI, including by PFI itself. The PFI's vision, according to its website includes empowerment of Muslims with a focus on reservations in education and employment.
India reports 2,858 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths
In the same period, the country also reported 11 Covid fatalities, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,24,201. The active caseload of the country has marginally declined to 18,096 cases, accounting for 0.04 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 3,355 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,76,815 Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent.
Pakistani drone spotted over IB, forced to withdraw
BSF sources said: "The troops spotted a drone at around 4.45 a.m. today near the International Border in Arnia Sector of R.S. Pura. "Seven to eight rounds of bullets were fired and drone went back to Pakistan side." The BSF has recovered several weapon caches over the and foiled the designs of terrorists and their handlers across the border.
Delhi Inferno: Mundka blaze death toll rises to 26
"Over 50 employees and workers have been reportedly evacuated, while rescue teams have so far recovered 26 dead bodies," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sameer Sharma, said, adding that several people have sustained injuries. Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg told IANS that they received a call about the incident at 4 p.m. from a building located near Pillar No. 544 in Mundka in west Delhi, after which 10 fire engines were immediately pressed into service.
ISRO carries out static test of Gaganyaan rocket's booster
The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV Mk III) rocket that would carry Indian astronauts to space. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, it is learnt. The 135 seconds test firing of the booster 'HS200' happened in the morning and is part of the human rating process of the rocket GSLV Mk III.
Supreme Court refuses to immediately stop Gyanvapi mosque survey, agrees to examine the matter
The Allahabad High Court in its judgement in April had dismissed a petition challenging a Varanasi court's order to appoint an advocate as a Court Commissioner to inspect the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi mosque complex. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi listed a plea before the apex court filed by the commitee of the management of Anjumane-e-Intezamia Masjid seeking a stay on survey of the Kashi Vishwanath temple-Gyanvapi masjid complex.
7 in 10 urban Indians support taking in Ukrainian refugees: Ipsos survey
Ipsos Public Affairs is a non-partisan, objective, survey-based research practice made up of seasoned professionals. According to a global survey by Ipsos, to capture the world's response to the war in Ukraine, urban Indians polled per se validate India's neutral stand to the conflict. There is a high level of interest in keeping abreast of the news and 7 in 10 of urban Indians polled say they have been following the stories emerging on the conflict.
India logs 2,841 new Covid cases, 9 deaths
In the same period, nine additional fatalities took the overall death toll to 5,24,190. The active caseload of the country has also marginally declined to 18,604 cases, accounting for 0.04 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 3,295 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,73,460 Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent.
Army chief reviews force deployment along China border in Ladakh region
He arrived at Leh on Thursday on his maiden visit to Ladakh region after assuming charge as Army chief. General Pande was briefed on the security situation along the borders with special focus on Eastern Ladakh. The high-level of operational readiness being maintained by the forces while maintaining a high tempo of capability development was highlighted.
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