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Modi to inaugurate 'Bharat Drone Mahotsav' on Friday
The Prime Minister will also interact with 'Kisan drone pilots', witness open-air drone demonstrations and interact with startups in the drone exhibition centre. Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 is a two-day event and is being held on May 27 and May 28. Over 1,600 delegates comprising government officials, foreign diplomats, armed forces, central armed police forces, PSUs, private companies and drone startups will participate in the Mahotsav.
Probe & sentence Yasin Malik for crimes against us: Kashmiri Pandits
"In the terror funding case, he has been awarded life imprisonment by NIA court for terror funding, but the nation and the displaced Kashmiri Pandits are still waiting for the law enforcement agencies to bring to justice those people who committed acts of terror against the hapless Kashmiri Pandit Community, which includes Yasin Malik and many like him. We are still waiting for the day justice is delivered to this beleaguered community," said Ramesh Raina, President, All India Kashmiri Samaj.
Yasin Malik responsible for Kashmiri Pandits' exodus, NIA tells court
During the course of the hearing before Special Judge Praveen Singh, the central probe agency also argued for death sentence to Malik. On the other hand, the amicus curiae sought life imprisonment as a minimum punishment in the case. Malik, who is awaiting the quantum of punishment for the offences in the case, was produced before the special NIA judge of Patiala House Court amid tight security.
Punjab CM launches portal for direct seeding of rice
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday launched a direct seeding of rice (DSR) portal to facilitate farmers to give their consent for area to be sown with this technology.
Big B unveils Mumbai Joint Commissioner book on 26/11 attacks
He shared the picture on Instagram, where the two personalities can be seen smiling at the camera. Amitabh and Patil are seen holding the book 'Head Held High' as they posed for the camera. Alongside the image, Amitabh wrote: "An Officer and a Gentleman .. but .. When duty calls a fierce policeman to fight and defend the City .. 26/11 .. 'Head Held High' by Vishwas Nangre Patil ..Keeping moto of the Police alive & pertinent !... To protect Good and to destroy Evil"
Malali mosque-temple row in Karnataka; prohibitory orders clamped
Temple structure was found on April 21 during the renovation of the mosque, stirring a controversy. Following this, the court had ordered the mosque management to stop the work. The Hindu activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal have decided to ascertain the truth about the mosque in the form of traditional way by posing "Tambula Prashne" before the priests on Wednesday (May 25).
Assam flood situation continues to improve but toll rises to 27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted more rains in the next few days in the northeastern states including Assam. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said that at least 5,80,145 people, including 1,15,208 children, of 1,374 villages have been affected in 18 of the state's 34 districts.
Hindu sculptures exist, but worship against the law: ASI on Qutub Complex
Fundamental rights cannot be availed in violation of any status of the land, the archaeological body clarified in an affidavit. "The basic principle of protection/conservation is not to allow starting of any new practice in a monument declared and notified as a protected one under the Act. Revival of worship is not allowed wherever it is not practiced at the time of protection of a monument," it said.
Remove harmonium from Golden Temple, says Akal Takht
As per the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, the harmonium is an instrument with colonial roots and was introduced in India by the British. It has urged that the harmoniums be replaced in three years with traditional string instruments during kirtans. However, Sikh scholars strike differing notes. They say in modern times there is a shortage of traditional string instrument players.
Modi meets chairperson of Japan-India Association in Tokyo
Mori is the current chairperson of the Japan-India Association (JIA), while Shinzo Abe will be taking over this role shortly. Modi appreciated the significant contributions made by the JIA under the leadership of Mori in promoting exchanges between India and Japan in political, economic and cultural fields.
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