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Judicial system should be Indianised; Process shouldn't be like wedding mantras: CJI
CJI N.V.Ramana also said people should relate and understand the practices, procedures of the courts, the development of the case and efforts should be made towards that. "It should not be like chanting of mantras in a wedding which most of us do not understand," Ramana said.
Centre issues strong advisory against channels broadcasting offensive, misleading content
In connection with the reporting on the Russia-Ukraine war, the government said it has been observed that channels have been making false claims and frequently misquoting international agencies/actors; used "scandalous headlines/taglines" that are completely unrelated to the news item; and many of the journalists and news anchors of these channels made fabricated and hyperbolic statements intending to incite the audiences.
Jaishankar calls on Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth
Taking to Twitter after their meeting, Jaishankar said: "Pleased to call on PM of Mauritius @KumarJugnauth. Discussed advancing our development partnership and economic cooperation. India remains solidly committed to this truly special relationship." The Prime Minister, who is on an eight-day visit to India, arrived in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Monday. He is being accompanied by a high-level team and his wife Kobita Jugnauth.
Sitharaman makes India's stand clear with the US on the Ukraine crisis
On Friday, the Union Minister said she found that understanding in her interactions during her ongoing visit to the US for the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group. She met many US officials on the sidelines, including National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and other officials, over a dinner hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Rajiv Kumar quits as NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson, Suman Bery to succeed
According to a statement issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has accepted the resignation of Rajiv Kumar and will relieve him from his post on April 30. It also said that Bery has been appointed, with immediate effect, as a full-time member of NITI Aayog on the same terms and conditions as are applicable to the position, and will take over as Vice Chairperson on May 1.
Delhi restores fine for not wearing mask at public places
In a notification issued this evening, the Health Department said: "A fine of Rs 500 for not wearing of face mask and cover in all public places in Delhi will be imposed from immediate effect till further orders in compliance of notification dated February 26, 2022." However, the fine will not be applicable to persons travelling together in private four-wheeler vehicles, the notification said.
EC mulling postal ballots for overseas voters
During his recent visit to South Africa and interaction with the members of the Indian community there, Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra urged the community to register as overseas voters as the present numbers are abysmally low. He also shared with the members that extension of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) facility to overseas voters is being contemplated.
PM Boris Johnson offers India help to build its own fighter jets
During bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Johnson discussed the ways to boost trade and security ties with India, which buys more than half of its military hardware from Russia. Johnson has offered support for new Indian-designed and built fighter jets, offering the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft.
MHA changes tack, illegal Bangladeshi immigrants handed back immediately
Several hundred Bangladeshi nationals are housed in prisons across India (most of them in West Bengal) after being charged under the Foreigners Act. An illegal immigrant can face a sentence of up to five years under this Act. What used to happen in the past was that such people would be prosecuted and spend years behind the bars (including women and children) in Indian prisons.
British-era policing over, now it should be technology-driven : Amit Shah
Addressing the Akhil Bhartiya Police Vigyan Congress in Bhopal, the Home Minister asserted that police need to stay two steps ahead of criminals by becoming tech-savvy. He further added that untill knowledge of technology percolates to bottom level of the system, it won't be possible to tackle modern-day criminals.
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