INDIA
SpiceJet aircraft faces massive turbulence while landing; 40 injured
Around 40 passengers received minor injuries after the overhead cabin luggage fell on them. The flight was coming from Mumbai. SpiceJet authorities have confirmed the event of the Mumbai-Andal flight facing air-turbulence at the time of landing. Andal Airport sources said that the injured passengers were immediately rushed to a local hospital. While some of them were discharged after giving first-aid, others are still under treatment. All of them are said to be out of danger.
Sardar Patel statue will become symbol of relationship between India, Canada: Modi
Addressing the Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC) at Markham in Ontario in Canada on the occasion of inauguration of Sardar Patel's Statue there through a video message, he said: "This statue of Sardar Patel in Sanatan Mandir will not only strengthen our cultural values but also become a symbol of the relationship between the two countries."
India calls for cessation of hostility in Ukraine ahead of Modi's Europe visit
In a special briefing on Sunday, newly-appointed Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra underlined India's position on Ukraine. "Our position on Ukraine has been clear. First, there should be a cessation of hostilities; second, a solution must be found out through dialogue and diplomacy," he said, adding India's view has been known clearly to various countries.
'Modi's visit to Denmark to shape up new components of partnership'
The Prime Minister will travel to Copenhagen on an official visit at the invitation of Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on May 3, after finishing the first leg of the tour of Germany, newly appointed Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said.
Delhi discoms to get as much power as requisitioned: Centre
Union Power Minister R.K. Singh reviewed the power situation and the coal stock situation at thermal plants, including those that supply power to Delhi's discoms, and told media persons after the review meeting that the power discoms would get as much power as they have requisitioned. At the meeting, the state-owned companies, including the NTPC, were directed by the Minister to provide full availability to the power discoms - including Tata Power, BSES Rajdhani and BSES Yamuna.
Examining issues on local language in courts, adequate security: CJI
The Chief Justice along with Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was briefing the press on developments in the meeting held with chief ministers and chief justices of high courts. The Chief Justice, while responding to a query on breach in security at court complexes, said: "I have raised that issue with chief ministers. They assured that they will provide adequate security... in Jammu and Kashmir there is a system, two level protection system, which we suggested for other courts also."
Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Indian Army chief
Gen Pande had serving as the Vice Chief before being appointed as Army Chief. He became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force. Born on May 6, 1962, Gen Pande was commissioned on December 24, 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers) of the Indian Army. During his long and distinguished service spanning over 39 years, he has served in a variety of Command, Staff and Instructional appointments.
While discharging our duties, we must be mindful of Lakshman Rekha: CJI at meet with PM, CMs
The CJI made the statement while addressing the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in the day. Chief Justice Ramana said it is the harmonious and coordinated functioning among the three organs of the state that has preserved and strengthened the democratic foundations of this great nation over the last seven decades.
General MM Naravane retires after 42 yrs in service
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who held a meeting with General Naravane earlier in the day, said: "Had a wonderful meeting with the Army Chief, General MM Naravane, who is going to retire today after serving the nation for 42 years. His contributions as a military leader has strengthened India's defence capabilities and preparedness. I wish him success in his future endeavours."
20 judges per 10 lakh population is alarmingly low: Chief Justice
The CJI emphasized that policy making is not the court’s domain, but if a citizen moves, the courts cannot say no. He made the remarks while addressing the 11th joint conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices. “Please be generous in creating more posts and filling the same, so that our judge-to-population ratio is comparable to advanced democracies. As per sanctioned strength, we have just around 20 judges per 10 lakh population, which is alarmingly low,” he said.
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