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CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary
26 Sep

CJI voices support for 50% representation for women in judiciary

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Chief Justice of India NV Ramana insisted on 50 percent reservation for women in the judiciary on Sunday, 26 September. He encouraged similar demands of reservation in law colleges across the country. CJI Ramana made these remarks in a felicitation ceremony organised by women advocates of Supreme Court for him and nine newly appointed judges, the CJI said women constitute only about 30% of the subordinate judiciary. "I don't want you to cry but with anger, you have to shout and demand that we need 50 per cent reservation," he said. The CJI said that it's an issue of thousands…
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Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC,
25 Sep

Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC,

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US President Joe Biden has reiterated America’s support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council and its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. President Biden, in his talks with Prime Minister Modi, applauded India’s “strong leadership” during its UN Security Council Presidency in August 2021, according to the US-India Joint Leaders’ Statement issued after their meeting in the White House on Friday. “In this context, President Biden also reiterated US support for India’s permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council…
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Woman constable gang-raped in Neemuch; five booked; 2 held
25 Sep

Woman constable gang-raped in Neemuch; five booked; 2 held

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A 30-year-old woman police constable was allegedly gang-raped by three men, who shot a video of the act and threatened her in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district, an official said on Saturday. While the incident took place earlier this month, the constable lodged a complaint on September 13, following which a probe was conducted and a case was registered this week against five persons, including the mother of the main accused, the official said. The police have arrested the main accused and his mother in connection with the crime, said Anuradha Girwal, in charge of the women police station. “The accused…
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Women’s rights activist Kamla Bhasin passes away at 75
25 Sep

Women’s rights activist Kamla Bhasin passes away at 75

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Eminent women's rights activist, poet and author Kamla Bhasin passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was 75. Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a city hospital. "Kamla Bhasin, our dear friend, passed away around 3am today 25th Sept. This is a big setback for the women''s movement in India and the South Asian region. She celebrated life whatever the adversity. Kamla you will always live in our hearts. In Sisterhood, which is in deep grief," Activist Kavita Srivastava said on Twitter. She was…
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Rohini court firing live updates: Wanted gangster Jitender Gogi shot dead by gunmen; lawyers demand probe
24 Sep

Rohini court firing live updates: Wanted gangster Jitender Gogi shot dead by gunmen; lawyers demand probe

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Gangster Jitendra alias Gogi, who was Delhi's most wanted, was shot inside Rohini court on Friday. The attackers, dressed as lawyers, opened fire on Jitendra, killing him on the spot. The incident happened in Rohini court number 206 when Jitendra was presented before the judge. The Delhi Police's Special Cell killed the two attackers in the ensuing shootout. The attackers are believed to be from the Tillu Tajpuria gang. The shootout left three people dead and one woman lawyer injured. Around 35-40 rounds were fired during the incident. According to the sources in the Special Cell, both the attackers —…
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India records 31,382 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3,00,162 active cases lowest since March 2020
24 Sep

India records 31,382 fresh Covid-19 cases, 3,00,162 active cases lowest since March 2020

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India records 31,382 new cases of Covid-19, along with 318 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, the country resembles a total of 32,542 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery rate at around 97.77 per cent and total recoveries to 3,28,48,273. The total active cases of COVID-19 in India slightly dipped to 3,00,162, the health ministry data showed. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, presently, at 0.89%. In India, the first death due to COVID pandemic was reported…
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Happy Birthday Prem Chopra: Prem Naam hai Mera Prem Chopra, actor’s evergreen dialogues
23 Sep

Happy Birthday Prem Chopra: Prem Naam hai Mera Prem Chopra, actor’s evergreen dialogues

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Veteran actor Prem Chopra, who made a place in everyone’s hearts with his strong acting, is celebrating his 86th birthday today ie 23 September. He has worked in several Hindi as well as Punjabi films. Chopra, who has been a part of more than 380 films has given 60 years of his life to the industry. Some of his work is recognized in hit films like ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Do Anjaane’, ‘Prem Nagar’, ‘Raja Babu’, ‘Ajnabee’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli’. Not only this but many of his roles as a villain has impressed his fans. Moreover, not just his acting prowress but…
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Punjab Police arrests three terrorists with weapons and explosives
23 Sep

Punjab Police arrests three terrorists with weapons and explosives

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The Punjab Police has foiled a big terrorist conspiracy and has arrested three terrorists with weapons and explosives in the Tarn Taran district. Police have cordoned off the entire area and started search operations. Last night, three car-borne terrorists were nabbed near village Bhagwanpura in the district. A 9 mm pistol, 11 live cartridges, a hand grenade and explosive material has been recovered from them. All three terrorists – Kulwinder Singh, Kamalpreet Singh Mann, Kanwar pal Singh – are residents of Moga district of Punjab.
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SC on induction of women in NDA: We don’t want women to be denied their right,
22 Sep

SC on induction of women in NDA: We don’t want women to be denied their right,

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the centre’s plea to defer the first National Defence Academy (NDA) exam for women candidates, saying it doesn’t want women to be denied their right. The induction of women cannot be posted by one year, it said. UPSC NDA exam is scheduled to be held on November 14. A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said: “This won’t send the right signal to women after having given them the aspiration. Let’s begin from this year.” “We cannot delay things by a year. We gave hope to the girls. We cannot deny them that…
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PM Modi’s Flight Used Pakistan Airspace After Permission
22 Sep

PM Modi’s Flight Used Pakistan Airspace After Permission

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s non-stop flight to the US on Wednesday flew over Pakistan’s airspace to avoid Afghanistan. PM Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday where he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House. According to government sources, India had sought permission from Pakistan regarding the usage of Pakistan’s airspace for Prime Minister Modi’s flight to the US, for which a nod was given by Islamabad. “Pakistan has allowed India to use its…
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