A fire at the home of Delhi high court Judge Yashwant Varma revealed a large amount of cash, leading the Supreme Court Collegium to transfer him to the Allahabad high court. An urgent meeting was called, and concerns were raised about the judiciary's reputation.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for supporting Modi's efforts to bridge the 'dil ki doori' with Kashmir. Singh emphasized the significance of abrogating Article 370 and reaffirmed India's stance on PoK. He criticized past governments for ineffective handling of terrorism, credited the armed forces for peace improvements, and highlighted sacrifices by the people of J&K, including the Muslim community.
The Indian embassy in the United States has issued a warning about fraud calls from scammers pretending to be from the embassy. These callers claim there are errors in passports or visa forms, demanding money for corrections and threatening deportation or imprisonment. The embassy advises the public to ignore these calls and not to share personal information or transfer money.
Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it targets the middle class and Bihar voters ahead of upcoming state elections. He argued the government lacks new ideas and is unwilling to deregulate or empower entrepreneurs, predicting only 6-6.5% growth.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai criticizes CM MK Stalin's government, accusing it of protecting criminals and suppressing justice for a sexual assault case at Anna University. BJP women’s wing protested but were detained by police. Annamalai alleges harassment of BJP leaders and demands justice for the victim while condemning the DMK's autocratic behavior.
The centre informed the Supreme Court that trials in many 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases led to acquittals due to improper conduct, with appeals often dismissed for delays. A 2018 SIT, led by Justice S N Dhingra, reviewed 186 cases and recommended appeals in several. Eight appeals were dismissed by higher courts. The Supreme Court seeks a status report on the cases, including recent charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler for inciting violence. Hearing continues next Monday.
The Supreme Court urged high courts to avoid delaying liberty-related cases, expressing concern over a two-month delay in hearing a temporary bail plea on urgent medical grounds. The plea seeks temporary bail for a petitioner to attend to his daughter's surgery. The Supreme Court advised the high court to expedite this matter swiftly.
India's government plans to boost agriculture growth through multiple schemes, including a special program in 100 low-productivity districts, and a six-year mission for self-reliance in pulses. The Kisan Credit Card loan limit increases to Rs 5 lakh and new initiatives involve promoting fruits, vegetables, millets, and high-yielding seeds, along with a comprehensive 'Rural Prosperity and Resilience' program.
Diplomatic efforts under PM Modi's leadership have led to the release and pardon of over 10,000 Indians imprisoned abroad since 2014. Key successes include the UAE pardoning 500 Indians during Ramzan, Saudi Arabia releasing 850 in 2019, and the release of Indian Navy veterans from Qatar in 2023. Modi's personal connections with international leaders have played a crucial role.
Under PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure, landmark social sector initiatives were introduced by the UPA, including RTI, NREGA, RTE, and the Right to Food. These initiatives originated from Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council and were crucial in policy reforms, including OBC quotas and a significant farm loan package.