INDIA
Indian nationals issued largest number of UK visas
India has now overtaken China as the largest nationality being issued sponsored Study visas in the UK. The UK continues to be a popular destination for Indian holidaymakers too. Indian nationals accounted for the highest proportion (28 per cent) of Visitor visas granted.
Top scientist Samir V. Kamat new DRDO chief
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Kamat as Secretary, Defence Research and Development, and DRDO Charman, from the date of his joining till he reaches the age of 60, or till further orders, whichever is earlier, and also the appointment of Reddy as Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister.
Twitter, IRCTC representatives to appear before Parl panel today
As per the Lok Sabha, the panel will hear the views of the representatives of Twitter India and IRCTC on citizens' data security and privacy on Friday. The committee will hear the views of individuals, stakeholders and experts on issues related to digital platforms, technology and gig economy relating to the subject citizens' data security and privacy. According to reports, the IRCTC has more than 10 crore users and it wants to monetise the data.
India condemns 'horrific attack' on Salman Rushdie
A spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, Arindam Bagchi, said in a media briefing: "India has always stood against violence and extremism. We condemn the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie and wish him an early recovery." Rushdie, who has a multi-million-dollar bounty on his head, was stabbed while he was on stage readying to speak at an event in Chautauqua, about 550 km from New York City.
Delhi HC refuses stay on Agnipath scheme, asks Centre to file detailed reply
A division bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma granted four weeks to the Centre for filing a detailed response in the matter and slated it for further hearing on October 18. Refusing to pass any interim order, the bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, said it will be hearing the matter finally. During the course of the hearing, the court noted that the bunch of pleas are related to various issues of recruitment for various posts in the armed forces and said the Centre has to give the details in this regard.
Bilkis Bano case: SC notice to Gujarat govt on plea against release of 11 convicts
The top court clarified that it did not grant permission for remission to the convicts, instead it asked the government to consider. A bench headed by Chief Justice and comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Vikram Nath said merely because the act was horrific, is that sufficient to say remission is wrong? The Gujarat government released the convicts on Independence Day, which has created a huge political controversy.
PM security breach in Punjab: SC panel holds Ferozepur SSP responsible for lapses
On January 12, the Supreme Court had appointed retired top court judge Justice Indu Malhotra to head the committee to investigate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach in Punjab. Chief Justice N.V. Ramana then had said the panel would inquire into the causes of the security breach, persons responsible for the breach, and also measures to be taken in the future to prevent security breach of the Prime Minister and other constitutional functionaries.
India logs 10,725 new Covid cases, 36 deaths
On Wednesday, the country had recorded 10,649 Covid cases. With 36 more Covid deaths, the nationwide toll has reached 5,27,488. The active caseload of the country has come down to 94,047 cases, accounting for 0.21 per cent of total positive cases. The recovery of 13,084 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,37,57,385. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.60 per cent. India's daily positivity rate has marginally risen to 2.73 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate currently stands at 3.20 per cent.
Pegasus panel report in SC: No conclusive evidence to show spyware in 29 phones
Chief Justice N.V. Ramana read the report of the committee in the open court on Thursday. He said the committee recommended the amendment to laws on surveillance. The CJI said the committee in its report mentioned that 29 phones were submitted to the Pegasus panel, however Pegasus spyware was not found. The report added that in five phones some other malware was detected, 'but it cannot be concluded that it was Pegasus'
Bilkis Bano matter, Pegasus panel report, PMLA verdict review in Supreme Court on Thursday
A three-judge bench, presided over by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and also comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Vikram Nath, will take up the plea seeking a direction to cancel the remission granted to 11 convicts. A bench headed by the CJI will also take up the batch of petitions seeking a probe into the Pegasus snooping case, wherein a court-appointed panel headed by former apex court judge, Justice R.V. Raveendran has filed a report.
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