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Air India 'pee gate': 'Unzipping wasn't for sexual desire', accused tells court
"He could not control his drinks, but the unzipping was not for sexual desire. The complainant's case does not put him as a lustful man," the counsel representing Mishra, Manu Sharma, told the court. He contended that Mishra's actions, while obscene, were not intended to sexually harass the victim.
PM Modi to address 'Voice of Global South' summit on Thursday
The theme of the session is 'Voice of Global South - for Human-Centric Development'. The virtual summit being hosted by India, in which more than 120 nations will participate, will be held on January 12 and 13. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra had told mediapersons last week that the theme of the summit would be 'Unity of Voice and Unity of Purpose'.
PM Modi calls up Israeli PM Netanyahu, congratulates him for 6th term
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the rapid progress in the India-Israel strategic partnership in recent years, and agreed on the potential for further strengthening strategic cooperation in a variety of areas. PM Modi also invited Netanyahu to visit India at an early date.
Indian fighter jets welcomed in Japan with water cannon salute
A traditional water cannon salute was given to the IAF's frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, four of which are participating, along with two C-17s and one IL-78, in Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2023' to be held till January 26. The Indian contingent also includes Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi who is the first IAF woman fighter pilot to participate in an air exercise abroad.
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas concludes, MP gears up for global business summit
Over 3,500 overseas Indians participated in the event. The valedictory session of the 17th NRIs convention was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, who had arrived there early in the day from New Delhi. She conferred Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to 27 overseas Indians. The award is conferred on NRIs, PIOs, or an organisation run by NRIs in recognition of their outstanding achievements both in India and abroad.
'Do not try to dictate it to the CJI': Chief Justice Chandrachud on plea for urgent hearing
"As a CJI, whatever I lay down is the practice. Do not try to dictate it to the CJI," he told Singh, who is also President of the Supreme Court Bar Association. Singh had sought listing of a matter connected with the allotment of chambers to lawyers. Initially, the CJI said that he will try to list the matter. But, as Singh pointed out that the practice of the Supreme Court was to finish the board, he said: "We will list it, we have a very heavy board."
SC collegium approves proposal for appointment of 9 judges of various HCs
In a statement, the apex court said: "The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on January 10, 2023 has approved the proposal for elevation of following judicial officers as judges in the Karnataka High Court: Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar, and Venkatesh Naik Thavaryanaik."
No role for US on India-China border row, says diplomat
She said that the US supports the efforts being made by both India and China to address the border issue. "I don't see a specific role for the US," she said during an interaction with a select group of journalists here to queries if she foresees a role for Washington to defuse the tension in the wake of recent clashes on the Indo-Chinese border.
India successfully test-fires SRBM Prithvi-II
The missile struck its target with high accuracy. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile, a Defence Ministry official said, adding that the the Prithvi-II, a well-established system, has been an integral part of India's nuclear deterrence. The test was also carried out in Odisha and the range of the missile can be further increased based on the results of the testing.
Russian flight lands in Goa safely after bomb hoax
Goa-bound flight from Moscow made an emergency landing in Jamnagar airport on Monday night at 9.30 p.m. following the bomb threat. It was diverted to Jamnagar after an email warning of a bomb in the flight was received. After landing at Dabolim airport in Goa, the Russian tourists said that they are lucky to be safe.
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