India

Supreme Court imposes interim stay on making public the names of shopkeepers on Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar

Monday, 22 July 2024

The Supreme Court of India has imposed an interim stay on the order of Muzaffarnagar SSP to publicly display the names of shopkeepers on the route of Kanwar Yatra in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

This order has been given by a two-judge bench of Justice Rishikesh Roy and Justice SVN Bhatti.

Along with this, the bench has issued notice to the Government of the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India regarding making public the names of shopkeepers on the route of Kanwar Yatra.

The next hearing of this case will be on Friday, 26 July 2024.

The Supreme Court has said that it is staying the implementation of the directions, in other words, food sellers are required to disclose the type of food they are serving but they cannot be forced to make public the names of the owners or staff.

Jammu and Kashmir: Defense Minister spoke to Army Chief regarding Doda encounter

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken to the Army Chief regarding the encounter between security forces and terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The office of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has tweeted and paid tribute to the soldiers killed in this encounter.

The office of the Defense Minister of India has shared this information on the social media website X.

In this post, the Defense Minister's office has written, "Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi this morning. The Army Chief has briefed the Defense Minister about the ground situation in Doda and the ongoing anti-terrorism operation there."

The Lieutenant Governor's Office of Jammu and Kashmir wrote on X, "I am deeply saddened to learn about the cowardly attack on Army personnel and Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel in Doda district. Tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the security of our nation. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families.''

''We will avenge the martyrdom of our soldiers and thwart the nefarious designs of terrorists and their collaborators. I appeal to the people to unite in the fight against terrorism. Also, I appeal to give us accurate information so that we can intensify the anti-terrorism operation and neutralize the terrorist machinery.''

The operation of security forces is going on in the Dessa forests of Doda district since the night of Monday, 15 July 2024.

No official information has been shared so far about how many soldiers have been killed in this operation.

Our soldiers and their families are bearing the brunt of BJP's wrong policies: Rahul Gandhi

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Four soldiers, including an army captain, have died in an encounter with terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

The Indian Army has tweeted on the social media website X and informed that Captain Brajesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra and Sepoy Ajay have died in an encounter with terrorists.

The Indian Army has written in the post, "On behalf of Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army, deepest condolences are expressed to Captain Brajesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra and Sepoy Ajay, who sacrificed their lives while performing their duty during an anti-terror operation in Doda to ensure peace in the area."

"The Indian Army stands with the bereaved families in this hour of grief."

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also paid tribute to the slain soldiers in a post on the social media website X.

Rajnath Singh has informed, "The anti-terror operation is going on and our soldiers are committed to end the curse of terrorism."

Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has paid tribute to the soldiers killed in a post on Instagram and has questioned the central government.

Rahul Gandhi has written, "Today our soldiers were martyred again in a terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. I pay my humble tribute to the martyrs and express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

"Such horrific incidents one after the other are very sad and worrying. These continuous terrorist attacks are telling the dilapidated condition of Jammu and Kashmir. Our soldiers and their families are suffering the brunt of BJP's wrong policies."

What did the parents of Captain Brijesh Thapa, who was killed in the Doda encounter, say?

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

News agency ANI has spoken to the parents of Indian Army Captain Brijesh Thapa, who was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.

Brijesh's mother Neelima Thapa said, "I have lost my son. Now he will never come back. My boy was very decent. He never complained."

Brijesh's mother said, "He had to join the army. We had also told him that life in the army is difficult. He had also seen his father. We had told him to either go to the Air Force or the Navy but he decided to join the army."

"We feel proud of whatever he has done for the country. The government should take strict action against those responsible for this."

Brijesh Thapa's father, who is himself a retired colonel of the Indian Army, said, "My son wanted to join the army since childhood. He had done B.Tech but still he wanted to join the army.''

"He had not prepared much but still he cleared all the exams including SSB in the first attempt. I am proud that he gave his life for the country.''

Owaisi criticized PM Modi on Doda encounter

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

AIMIM Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has questioned the central government and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi after four Indian Army soldiers were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.

Owaisi said, "Narendra Modi was talking big that we will enter the house and kill. Then what is happening?"

Owaisi said that "This is a sheer failure of the government. It is not able to control terrorism. Whatever happened in Doda is very dangerous and it should be investigated.''

Four soldiers including an army captain have died in an encounter with terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir.

Owaisi said, "I want to tell that we condemn this and have been doing so. But this is the biggest failure of the Modi government.''

Cornering PM Modi, Owaisi said, "The area of ​​Doda is very far from the LoC. It is a very serious matter that terrorists are attacking so far from the LoC, in which four soldiers of our army, including a captain and a major, are killed. This incident also describes the failure of the Narendra Modi government.''

Owaisi said, "After 2021, the maximum terrorist incidents are happening in Jammu. Even during the rise of separatism, so many incidents did not happen. So far 48 soldiers, 19 civilians and 48 terrorists have lost their lives in this.''

What did Modi and Karl Nehammer say on India-Austria relations?

What did Indian Prime Minister Modi say on his visit to Austria?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on a visit to Austria on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in the capital Vienna and talked on many issues including the Ukraine war.

Narendra Modi said, "First of all, I thank Chancellor Nehammer for the warm welcome. I am happy that I got the opportunity to visit Austria at the beginning of my third term.''

"This visit of mine is both historic and special. After 41 years, any Indian Prime Minister has visited Austria. It is also a happy coincidence that this visit is taking place at a time when 75 years of our mutual cooperation have been completed.''

Modi said, "Today, Chancellor Nehammer and I had a very meaningful conversation. We have identified new possibilities to further strengthen mutual cooperation. We have decided that the relations will be given a strategic direction. A blueprint has been prepared for cooperation for the coming ten years.''

Modi said, "I and the Chancellor have talked about all the disputes going on in the world, including Ukraine. I have said earlier also that this is not the time for war. Problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. Loss of lives of innocent people, wherever it may be, is not acceptable.''

What did Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer say?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said, "India and Austria have very good relations. It is a relationship of trust that began in the 1950s. India helped Austria and in 1955 the Austrian State Treaty came to a positive conclusion with negotiations. The development of the geopolitical situation unites India and Austria."

Karl Nehammer said, "Before his visit to Austria, PM Modi has met the Russian President. Therefore, it was particularly important for me to hear about the Prime Minister's personal assessment of Russia's intentions regarding peace progress."

"Our common objective is to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter."

Karl Nehammer said, "My Cabinet is constantly in contact with the European Union. Yesterday my Cabinet spoke to Charles Michel by telephone about possible approaches and issues in this context. Importantly, Austria is making a significant contribution to an independent and prosperous Ukraine."

Supreme Court's decision: Divorced Muslim women are also entitled to alimony

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, gave a decision saying that a Muslim woman can demand alimony under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

A two-judge bench headed by Justice BV Nagarathna gave this decision while hearing the case of a Muslim woman seeking alimony under this section.

A Muslim man had challenged the Telangana High Court's order to grant alimony of ten thousand rupees.

His lawyer argued that since the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Divorce Cases) Act 1986 is in force, he cannot get alimony under Section 125.

Both the judges have given this decision unanimously. The order is yet to be written.

In 1985, the Supreme Court had said that Section 125 is a secular law that applies to all women.

After which large-scale protests started.

After this, in 1986, the Government of India passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights in Divorce Cases) Act.

What has the Muslim religious leader said on the issue of giving alimony to divorced Muslim women?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Supreme Court of India gave a verdict on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, saying that a Muslim woman can demand alimony under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Mohammad Suleman, founding member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, has reacted to this.

Mohammad Suleman said that "The decision given by the Supreme Court in the Shah Bano case in 1985. The Personal Board launched a movement against it. After this a law came into existence. The Supreme Court interprets that law."

"At that time itself the Supreme Court had said that those who want relief under Section 125 will be given relief. This includes the Muslim community as well."

Mohammad Suleman said, "The Supreme Court has believed that the religious guarantee for women's rights is not enough."

"On the recent decision, I have to say that if our sisters, after divorce or separation due to any reason, want justice according to Islamic law, then this is better for them. Those sisters who feel that they should get maintenance under section 125 can go to court.''

"But there is a problem in this that even after separation, the relationship does not end and the woman cannot marry again because due to maintenance, the relationship between the two remains intact. Therefore, this is an unnatural practice."

Indian Prime Minister receives Russia's highest civilian honour

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Russia and Austria, was awarded Russia's highest civilian honour, the 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle', at the Kremlin.

On this occasion, Modi said, "I am proud to receive Russia's highest civilian award 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle'. I dedicate it to the Indian citizens."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On this occasion, Modi said, "I express my gratitude to you for honoring Your Excellency and my friend President Putin with Russia's highest award."

"This honor is not only my honor. It is the honor of 140 crore Indians. It is an honor of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia."

In his address, Modi said, "Your Excellency, for the last nearly two and a half decades, under your leadership, relations between India and Russia have strengthened in every direction. And have been achieving new heights every time. The foundation of strategic relations that you laid between the two countries has deepened with the passage of time."

Modi said, "Even today we have made efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation in all areas." We have taken new and important decisions. Our relations are important not only for the two countries but for the entire world.''

Modi said, ''India-Russia partnership becomes even more important in the global environment. We both believe that we should continuously strive for global stability and peace.''

Six officers including SDM, CO suspended in Hathras Satsang accident

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The government of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has suspended six officers including SDM, CO (Circle Officer) in the Hathras case.

In a press release issued by the Uttar Pradesh government, it has been said that this action has been taken after the report of the SIT formed to investigate the Hathras Satsang accident.

The report does not rule out any conspiracy for the accident.

It also said that the accident happened due to the negligence of the organizers. A large number of people were invited to the event but adequate arrangements were not made for them.

According to the report, the local police and administration officials did not take the event seriously.

They also did not properly inform the senior officials about this.

The judicial commission has also started its proceedings for a thorough investigation of the Hathras accident.

On July 2, 2024, 121 people died in a stampede during a religious program in Sikandrarao area of ​​Hathras. After this, the Uttar Pradesh government formed an SIT to investigate it.

Jammu and Kashmir: What did Defense Minister Rajnath Singh say on the killing of five Indian soldiers in Kathua?

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed grief over the terrorist attack on Indian soldiers in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Rajnath Singh wrote on the social media platform X, "I am deeply saddened by the death of our five brave soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua."

"My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. The country stands firmly with them in this difficult time. Anti-terrorism operations are being carried out and our soldiers are committed to maintaining peace and order in the area."

Rajnath Singh has wished a speedy recovery to those injured in this terrorist attack.

On Monday, July 8, 2024, an Indian Army convoy was attacked in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, in which five soldiers were killed and five soldiers were injured. Since then a search operation is being carried out in the entire area.

What did Rahul Gandhi say about the situation in Manipur during his visit to Manipur?

Monday, July 8, 2024

India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi discussed the situation in Manipur while holding a press conference during his visit to Manipur.

Rahul Gandhi said, "This is the third time I have come here after the situation worsened in Manipur. To be honest, I was hoping that there would have been some improvement in the ground conditions. But I am disappointed to see that there is still no improvement in the situation and it is not even close to being correct.''

Rahul Gandhi said, "I went to the camps and met the people and listened to their pain and suffering. I have come here to listen to those people and to assure them that there is someone in the opposition who will put pressure on the government to do something for them.''

Rahul Gandhi said, "I want to tell all the people of Manipur that I have come here as your brother. I have come here as a person who wants to help you.''

What did Rahul Gandhi say after meeting the victims of the Hathras accident?

Friday, July 5, 2024

Leader of the Opposition in India Rahul Gandhi on Friday, July 5, 2024 met the families of those killed in the Hathras accident and demanded maximum and early compensation for them.

After meeting the victim families, Rahul Gandhi told reporters, "Many families have suffered in this accident. Many people have died. But I am not looking at this incident from a political point of view. There is a lack in administration. Mistakes have been made. This should be found out.''

Rahul Gandhi said, "Perhaps the most important thing is that the compensation should be correct. These are poor families and it is a difficult time. Compensation should be given as much as possible.''

Rahul said, "I want to tell the Chief Minister of UP that compensation should be given wholeheartedly. It is needed at this time. There should be no delay in this. If it is given after six months or a year, no one will benefit.''

Rahul Gandhi said, "I have personally talked to the family members. They said that there was a lack of administration. The police arrangements that should have been made were not made. They are very sad. They are in shock. I am trying to understand their situation.''

On July 2, 2024, 123 people died in a stampede at the satsang of Baba popularly known as Bhole Baba in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, India. Most of the dead are women and children.

It is wrong to say that nothing happened in India before 2014: Economist Jean Dreze

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Famous economist and social activist Jean Dreze believes that the current form of India's economy is going to put India in a worse condition in the coming five years.

Jean Dreze said that this will increase social inequality on a large scale. This will trouble the common citizen of India. Because, there has been no increase in the real wages of the people in the last 10 years during the tenure of the current Narendra Modi government of India.

Jean Dreze said that the government's figures are exposing the shortcomings of the economy. We need to worry about this.

Jean Dreze and Ritika Kheda, Professor of Economics at IIT Delhi, gave facts related to the economy along with figures in a press conference held at Ranchi Press Club.

This conference was organized by Save Democracy Morcha. During this, the growth in India's economy and social condition since 1951 after India's independence and the development during the tenure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government till 2014 were also compared.

Where did India stand before Modi government?

Jean Dreze said, "It is wrong to say that nothing happened in India before the year 2014. The per capita income (constant price) of the people of India was only 100 in 1951, which increased to 511 in the year 2011. Life Expectancy It was only 32 years in 1951, which had increased to 66 years by 2011."

"In the same period, the literacy rate of women increased from 9 percent to 65 percent and that of men increased from 27 percent to 82 percent. The infant mortality rate was controlled drastically. In 1951, there were 180 deaths out of every 1000 newborns. That number came down to 44 in the year 2011. This is the achievement before the Modi government."

Economy went down under Modi government: Jean Dreze

Jean Dreze said, "Gross national income (constant price) was 6.8 percent in the UPA government, which came down to 5.5 percent in the current Modi government of BJP. Real consumption came down from 5 percent to 3 percent. The annual growth rate of agricultural laborers was 6.8 percent between 2004-05 and 2014-15. It decreased to minus 1.3 percent during the year 2014-15 to 2021-22."

Census not conducted, benefits not received

Jean Dreze and Ritika Kheda said that the Government of India did not conduct the census in the year 2021. This was the first time after independence, when the census was not conducted. Due to this, 44 lakh eligible people in the Indian state of Jharkhand alone are deprived of the facilities of the public distribution system. The number of such deprived people across India is more than 100 million.

Names of schemes changed, it caused many problems: Ritika Kheda

Economist Ritika Kheda said, "The names of many old schemes were changed in the Modi government. He not only changed the names of the schemes running from the time of the UPA government, but also re-branded the schemes of his government. For example, the name of the wellness center running under the Ayushman scheme has now been changed to Ayushman Arogya Mandir. When the Kerala government appealed to keep its old name for Malayali speaking people, the government did not agree to it. Due to this, the people of Kerala are not getting its benefits."

Where is the economy?

Ritika Khera said, "Leaders in the Indian government proudly say that India has come third in the world in terms of GDP, but in terms of per capita income, India's rank is at number 120 among 170 countries of the world. What kind of growth is this? Questions should be raised on this."