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States have power for prisoner's premature release after 14 yrs: SC
A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and A.S. Bopanna said: "If a prisoner has undergone more than 14 years of actual imprisonment, the state government, as an appropriate government, is competent to pass an order of premature release." The top court order came as it upheld the Haryana government policy of August 13, 2008 on power to release prisoners, saying it was issued in exercise of powers conferred under the CrPC and in supersession of earlier orders.
Illegal construction of farmhouses continues in Aravalis
On Tuesday, while taking stock of the situation, this correspondent noticed construction work being carried out in Raisina village in the Aravali range where a concrete structure has been developed and an earthmover could also be spotted for digging. Construction materials were being transported to the spot through tractor-trolley without any hindrance.
Gehlot vs Pilot: After Selja, Shivakumar calls on Raj CM
Shivakumar reached here at around 1.30 p.m. in a chartered plane and went to Gehlot's residence. He had a discussion with him for half an hour and went to Delhi thereafter. Addressing the media, Shivakumar said: "I am on a personal tour and have not come here with any message for anyone nor have come with any special agenda. There is nothing special to be discussed on Karnataka, Rajasthan and the centre but personal work."
Kerala sees another high as 23,676 test Covid positive
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a statement, said that the test positivity rate (TPR) rose to 11.87 per cent, from 10.93 per cent on Monday. The state has 1,73,221 active cases as on Tuesday, which also saw 15,626 turning negative. Another 148 deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 17,103. Malappuram district accounted for 4,276 cases, on Tuesday followed by Thrissur with 2,908.
Modi to chair open debate on maritime security at UN Security Council
It will be the first time that an Indian Prime Minister will preside over an open debate at the world body. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet, "PM @narendramodi will Chair Open Debate on 'Maintenance of international peace and security: Maritime security' in virtual mode @UN #SecurityCouncil on 9th August. This will be the 1st time an Indian Prime Minister will preside over Open Debate."
'Both heal patients': SC for same treatment to ayurvedic, allopathic doctors
A bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Hrishikesh Roy said: "This however does not appeal to us and we are inclined to agree with the findings of the Tribunal and the Delhi High Court that the classification is discriminatory and unreasonable since doctors under both segments are performing the same function of treating and healing their patients."
Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Delhi@2047' to make Delhi 'world-class' city
While launching the vision card for Delhi for the next 25 years, Kejriwal said the initiative is to prepare a roadmap for the development of the city in all sectors, including health and education. He asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party government has presented a small portion of vision for Delhi till 2047 during the last annual budget, setting a target to increase Delhi's per capita income at par with Singapore by 2047.
Delhi records no death, 51 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
The death toll from Covid-19 in the national capital stands at 25,054. The Delhi Health Department released the data on Tuesday. With 51 new Covid cases, the cumulative number of the patients stands at 14,36,401 here. The recovery rate continues to be at 98.21 per cent on the 18th day and the active cases are 538. Delhi has 0.03 per cent rate of active corona cases.
Om Prakash Rajbhar meets UP BJP chief, triggers speculations
The SBSP was a BJP ally till 2019 when UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath dismissed Rajbhar from his council of ministers. Swatantra Dev Singh, after an hour-long meeting, said it was 'just a courtesy call' with no political agenda. "We simply met cordially and chatted," he said. Rajbhar has been trying to muster support from other parties and has formed the Bhagidari Sankalp Morcha to cobble up support from various groups.
Mizoram faces shortage of medicines, writes to Centre on blockade
Mizoram Health and Family Welfare Minister Minister on Tuesday said in Aizawl that the hilly state has been facing acute crisis of vital medicines and urged the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to intervene at the earliest to prevent any health crisis that may soon engulf Mizoram and which would be beyond the control of anybody.
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