INDIA
Guterres expresses concern over recruitment of kids by 'armed groups' in India
A report on children and armed conflict released on Monday asserted that 33 boys were detained by security forces in Kashmir for alleged association with "armed groups" - a euphemism for terrorist organisations - or on national security grounds. The report said that security forces killed five children and maimed 29, of whom 19 were injured by pellets used by the Central Reserve Police Force.
How the National Emblem on new Parliament building is unqiue
The installation itself was a challenge as it was 32 metres above the upper ground level. Giving wings to the ambition of creating such an expression of the emblem needed dedication, meticulous supervision, and skilful installation -- all depicting various elements of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. When seated on the top of the temple of our democracy - the Parliament building - it truly represents the paradigm of 'for the people, by the people'.
SC: Centre bound to honour commitment given to Portugal during Abu Salem extradition
However, the top court did not entertain submissions of Salem's counsel that his detention in Portugal should be counted, when the government calculates his 25 years imprisonment. The top court also made it clear that the detention period will start from October 2005 when he was extradited from Portugal. Advocate Rishi Malhotra represented Salem in the top court. In May, the Supreme Court reserved its order on a plea by gangster Abu Salem claiming that as per the extradition treaty between India and Portugal, his jail terms cannot extend beyond 25 years.
PM unveils National Emblem cast on roof of new Parliament building
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Pralhad Joshi and others were present on the occasion. Rajya Sabha vice-chairman Harivansh was also present. The National Emblem is made of bronze with a total weight of 9,500 Kilograms and is 6.5 meter in height. It has been cast at the top of the Central Foyer of New Parliament Building. A supporting structure of steel weighing around 6,500 Kg has been constructed to support the emblem.
ED summons Sonia Gandhi on July 21 in National Herald matter
Sonia Gandhi will be asked the same set of questions which were asked to Rahul Gandhi during his five-day questioning. Her questioning which was scheduled to take place on June 23 was postponed on her request as she was not well. "We have to ask about her role in the deal between Young India and Associated Journals Ltd (AJL)," the sources said. Earlier Rahul Gandhi had said that the late Motilal Vora was looking after all these affairs.
Amarnath Yatra resumes after 2-day suspension due to flash flood
Before the flash flood triggered by heavy localised rain hit the tented area on Friday evening, over 1.13 lakh pilgrims had Darshan inside the holy cave. "Flash flood debris has already been cleared and this time the track is being restored. Yatra was restored today after remaining suspended for 2 days", officials said. Yatris were initially allowed to move towards the cave shrine on the traditional Pahalgam-Cave shrine route on Monday.
India denies reports about sending military to Sri Lanka
Indian High Commission in Colombo, clarifying the country stand over the issue, said that India stands with the people of Sri Lanka. "The High Commission would like to categorically deny speculative reports in sections of media and social media about India sending her troops to Sri Lanka. These reports and such views are also not in keeping with the position of the Government of India" it tweeted.
India logs 16,678 new Covid cases, 26 deaths
In the same period, 26 fatalities took the nationwide death toll to 5,25,454. Meanwhile, the active caseload has also risen to 1,30,713 cases, accounting for 0.30 per cent of the total positive cases. The recovery of 14,629 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,29,83,162. Consequently, the recovery rate stands at 98.50 per cent.
Pak connect of growing violence in Rajasthan on intelligence radar
This is a major question being probed by different intelligence agencies working in Rajasthan. In the last few months, the desert state witnessed a series of incidents with communal clashes in Karauli, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Udaipur and other places. At the same time, there are increasing instances coming out signifying the cross-border connection, primarily Pakistan, in most of these activities. Recently, Abdul, PFI former district president of Bhilwara, was arrested by the police.
Supreme Court asserts judiciary's independence in political slugfest over probe agencies
These allegations have become stronger over the years and also tested the judiciary --whether it becomes stronger and independent, or wears down under such extraordinary political pressure. Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court has made it crystal clear that it is not a political organ of the state, rather it is independent and firm on strengthening the rule of law.
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