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India to soon launch 'Mission' for improving air quality
In all likelihood, the announcement would be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This will replace the existing National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). A top government official told IANS: "The countours are being worked out, modalities are being set."nHe, however, refused to put a date for the announcement. It may or may not be ahead of the annual global climate change meeg to be held at Glasgow in November this year.
'SUJALAM' campaign to ensure ODF villages, create 1 mn soak-pits
The disposal of waste water and clogging of water bodies in the villages or on the outskirts of the villages remain one of the major problems. The 'SUJALAM' campaign would help in management of the waste water which in turn would help to revive the water bodies. The effort of this campaign would be directed towards achieving the ODF plus status for villages.
Everything happening in Afghanistan was anticipated, says Gen Rawat
Speaking at a seminar co-chaired by Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command , he noted that from the Indian perspective, "we were anticipating that Taliban would take over the Afghanistan". "We were concerned about how the terrorist activities from Afghanistan could spill over to India ... our contingency planning has been ongoing and we are prepared for that. The timeline has certainly surprised us," General Rawat said.
SC gives Delhi HC two weeks to decide on Asthana being made DP chief
A bench, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, said: "There are issues, one is about my participation in my matter as one ground. I have expressed my views about this gentleman in CBI selection." He said that the second issue is that somebody had filed a plea against his appointment, which is pending in the high court. The Chief Justice had objected to the appointment of Asthana as the head of the CBI.
Ahead of meeting Rahul, 'rebel' Punjab ministers meet Rawat
The four ministers -- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria -- a day earlier said here with the support of at least 20 other Congress legislators their main demand is to 'replace' Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. They said they wanted to apprise the high command over the widespread dissidence among the party ranks.
Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-visa: Govt
"Owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of the visa process by introducing the e-Emergency X-Misc visa, it has been decided that all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-visa", the MHA. Earlier, the Centre had announced that it would "facilitate repatriation to India of those who wish to leave Afghanistan" and said Hindus and Sikhs from the country will be given priority.
'In all fairness, we expect you to wait: SC on Bengal's Pegasus probe panel
Senior advocate Harish Salve, representing the petitioner NGO Global Village Foundation Public Charitable Trust seeking disbandment of the commission, submitted there can't be two parallel inquiries. "Please see nothing is done in the proceedings there while the court is hearing the matter", said Salve. Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing the West Bengal government, objected to this argument.
Govts should take HC nod before withdrawing cases against MPs/MLAs: SC
A bench headed by chief justice N.V. Ramana said: "We are not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in the high court. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn". The amicus submitted that the 77 cases may be examined by the high court by exercising revisional jurisdiction under Section 401 of CrPC.
Court says Rane's arrest 'justified', warns him against repeating 'slap slur' offence
While sending Rane, 69, to Magisterial Custodial Remand till September 4, the Mahad Court Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) S.S. Patil ruled: "Considering reason of arrest and reasons discussed above (in the order), I found that arrest is justified." Spelling relief for the police, the court also held that there are grounds in the Criminal Procedure Code when "a police officer can arrest anybody without a warrant".
Expressed views about this person in CBI selection: CJI on plea against Asthana's appointment
A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana said: "There are issues, one is about my participation in my matter as one ground. I have expressed my views about this person in CBI selection." The Chief Justice, while participating in the High-Powered Committee, had objected to the appointment of Asthana as the head of the CBI. The top court was hearing a petition filed by Centre for Public Interest Litigation challenging Asthana's appointment.
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