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'Serious matter': SC on pendency of criminal appeals in HCs for 30-40 years
A bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B. R. Gavai noted that criminal appeals in some high courts are pending for 30-40 years, and sought a report from the courts on measures to reduce this pendency. "Serious matter... just told appeals pending in Allahabad High Court for 40 years," it said.
Resilient infra can prevent disasters for this, many future generations: PM Modi
"Infrastructure is not just about creating capital assets and generating long-term return on investment. It is not about the numbers. It is not about the money. It is about people. It is about providing them high quality, dependable, and sustainable services in an equitable manner. People must be at the heart of any infrastructure growth story.
PM Modi, Swedish counterpart Andersson discuss deepening bilateral cooperation
Their meeting, on the sidelines of the second India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen, was the first between the two leaders. India and Sweden have had longstanding close relations based on common values, strong business, investment and R&D linkages, and similar approaches to global peace, security and development. Innovation, Technology, Investment and R&D collaborations provide the bedrock of this modern relationship.
Maharashtra Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray's video as his deadline ends today | 10 points
Earlier, MNS chief had warned the Maha-Vikas Aghadi government to remove the loudspeakers blaring with azan by 4th May. He had also warned the government that if they failed to remove the loudspeakers from mosques then his men would play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers outside the mosques. Following this, heavy deployment of Mumbai Police was made across all sensitive locations.
India logs 3,205 fresh Covid cases, 31 deaths
On Tuesday, 2,568 infections were registered, as per the Ministry data. During the same period, the country logged 31 Covid fatalities, taking the nationwide toll to 5,23,920. The active caseload also reported rise at 19,509 cases, accounting for 0.05 per cent of the country's total positive cases.
Modi to attend 2nd India-Nordic Summit
At the Summit, Modi will talk to the Nordic nations to strengthen the areas of climate change, renewable energy, and innovation and technology. He will also hold bilateral talks with Prime Ministers of -- Iceland Katrin Jacobsdottir, Norway Jonas Gahr Store, Finland Sanna Marin and Sweden Magdalena Andersson.
On Jodhpur situation, Guterres hopes security forces will ensure peaceful celebrations
"I think the basic point is our hope that the various communities will work together and that the government and the security forces will ensure that everyone can go about their activities, including their celebratory activities, peacefully", he said in answer to a question about violence in Jodhpur during Eid celebrations.
' Still not a crime in India to attend marriage': Congress reacts to viral video showing Rahul Gandhi at Kathmandu nightclub
"Rahul Gandhi went to a friendly country, Nepal, to participate in a marriage function of a friend who also happens to be a journalist. It has still not become a crime in this country to attend a marriage. Maybe after today, the BJP may decide (if) it is illegal to attend a marriage and a crime to have friends," said congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.
'From 400 in 2014, India has around 68,000 start-ups in 2022': PM Modi in Germany | Top 10 quotes
Over 1600 members of the Indian Diaspora including students, researchers and professionals were part of the event. The prime minister said that he would want to talk about the capabilities of crores of Indians which includes all the children of "Maa Bharati" who live in every corner of the world. PM Modi also encouraged Indians in Germany to contribute to India's 'vocal for local' initiative by promoting Indian products globally
India reports decline with 2,568 new Covid cases
In the same period, the country reported 20 new Covid fatalities, taking the nationwide death toll to 5,23,889. The active caseload declined to 19,137 cases, accounting for 0.04 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 2,911 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,25,41,887. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent.
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