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Criticism Is Essential Part Of Democracy, Yet Criticizing PM Is A Crime Under UAPA: Umar Khalid’s Councel

Sonia SolankiApril 28, 20220

Delhi High Court on Wednesday while hearing the plea of Umar Khalid asks if the intention of words like 'Jumla" used for PM is valid or not?. Umar Khalid is in prison for the last 583 days under UAPA for criticizing the PM during his speech in Amravati in Maharashtra in 2020. Delhi HC Observations The Delhi High Court hearing was governed by Justice Siddharth Mridul and Rajnish Bhatnagar. The bench also asks questions pertaining to the use of words like "Krantikaari" and "Inqualabi" by Umar Khalid. As such words and their sentiments had led to violence at any stage or not, is important to know. The bench of Delhi HC says that there has to be a fine line drawn for criticism. Justice Mridhul said, "Today, we live in the age of 5G where anything you say, if it uploaded on social ...

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Prashant Kishor Declines To Join Congress Amid Party’s Reservations Over His Rejuvenating Plans

Snehashish RoyApril 26, 20220

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has turned down the Congress’ offer to join the party as a member of its Empowered Action Group. Speculations were high that Kishor would join hands with the India’s grand old party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. “I declined the generous offer of #congress to join the party as part of the EAG & take responsibility for the elections. In my humble opinion, more than me the party needs leadership and collective will to fix the deep rooted structural problems through transformational reforms,” Kishor said in a tweet. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also announced Kishor’s decision to decline the offer to join the party. “Following a presentation & discussions with Sh. Prashant Kishor, Congress President has constituted a Em...

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Centre Appoints Economist Suman Bery As NITI Aayog’s Vice-Chairman; Know More About His Career!

Pooja YadavApril 26, 20220

The central government appointed economist Suman Bery as the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog after Rajiv Kumar resigned from the post on 22nd April 2022. Kumar had been appointed because the vice-chairperson of NITI Aayog five years ago. The cabinet committee had accepted Rajiv Kumar’s resignation and appointed Suman Bery as NITI Aayog’s full-time member and later because the vice-chairperson. Suman Bery was the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)'s director-general for a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2011. Being one of the senior visiting fellows at the Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He's a world Fellow within the President of the United States International Center for Scholars’ Asia programme in Washington, DC. Also, he's a non-resident Fellow of Bruegel whic

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Government Blocks 16 YouTube Channels Broadcasting Anti-National Activities; 10 Operated From India

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 26, 20220

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the government of India has blocked 16 YouTube news channels for spreading propaganda related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order in the country. These 16 blocked YouTube channels include 10 Indian and 6 Pakistan based YouTube news channels. The government of India issued a statement saying that through these YouTube channels, false, unverified information was being spread to create panic, incite communal disharmony among the people of the country and they are disturbing public order in India. Let us tell you that the number of viewers of these YouTube channels was way more than 68 crores, which is quite a large amount of people watching and getting influenced by this news. "None of these digital ne...

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Ukraine Crisis: Inflation, Interest Rates Likely To Increase Debt By Rs 60 Thousand Crore, Says Report

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 26, 20220

The size of risky loans is expected to increase by Rs 60,000 crore in the current financial year due to factors such as high inflation due to the Russia-Ukraine war,  the rating agency India Ratings gave this warning in a report on Monday. According to the report, due to these problems facing the economy, by the end of the financial year 2022-23, the amount of risky debt will be Rs 6.9 lakh crore. Had the Russia-Ukraine war not broken out, the debt-to-risk ratio in the current financial year would have remained at Rs 6.3 lakh crore. By risky debt, the rating agency means more than five times the debt taken by the rating agency keeping in view the operating profit of the companies. The rating agency has given this estimate on the basis of an analysis of 1,385 companies. In such...

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Agnipath Recruitment Scheme Likely To Transform Defence Sector; Does It Have Organisational Flaw?

Pooja YadavApril 26, 20220

Under the new Agnipath Pravesh Yojna recruitment drive, soldiers to be called Agniveers (literally, fire warriors) are going to be recruited for a three-year tour of duty with no pension entitlement but with the promise of yet to be specified ‘assistance’ in getting post-discharge employment. Battle or ‘attributed to military service’ casualties are treated at par with regular soldiers. a hard and fast percentage from such intake is going to be absorbed as regular soldiers on merit. The primary motivation for this scheme is the reduction of the burgeoning pension bill of the military. Additional advantages cited are reducing the age profile of the armed forces, improving career prospects of normal soldiers, strengthening the society with military connections, instilling sterling mili...

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How Much Corruption Does Our Judiciary Hold? Find Out Its Impact

Pooja YadavApril 25, 20220

Whether or not it's bribery, getting the desired day in court, or any type of unjust practice to sway the results of an effort, India’s system remains mutually riddled with corruption from many sides. Lawyers, administrative staff, judges, defendants, and more have used these practices to sway countless cases, and exist in the slightest degree levels of the court system. While the Indian Supreme Court is usually reserved for the cases of highest importance or urgency, thanks to petitions and therefore the implementation of bribery, the general public or individuals outside the Supreme Court are able to decide what cases visit the best court of law in India. A minimum of at the supreme court level, one step below the Supreme Court, corrupt judges will be impeached under the Judges Inq...

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‘Avoid Provocative And Scandalous Language’: I&B Ministry Issues Advisory To Private TV Channels

Sonia SolankiApril 25, 20220

The I&B Ministry under the Centre Government has written an advisory to the private TV channels not to use any provocative language. As seen over the last few months the private news channels in the rat race of TRPs are manipulating and using altered information for their personal benefits. This kind of false and fabricated information can lead to a sense of social and communal disharmony. Advisory For News Channels This advisory comes soon after the rising social and communal tension post the recent riots of Delhi in Jahangirpuri. Along with this the Ukraine -Russia war news coverage are claiming the onset of Nuclear war soon. According to the ministry such news hampers with the overall development of society. As it can create a state of panic and fear among the common man...

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Effective Healthcare System Calls For Integrity And Ethics: Has It Been Corrupted Now? Check Out!

Pooja YadavApril 25, 20220

Healthcare is important for a rustic and its people. It helps their well-being and helps counter issues like the Covid-19 pandemic. The integrity and ethics of the healthcare system are required for it to be effective. India, one of the various countries that are devastated by the virus, features a healthcare system with corruption destroying its effectiveness. In India, fraud and medical malpractice are common. Doctors and other healthcare practitioners will sometimes not act for the well-being of their patients. Some work for private gain. because of this corruption throughout healthcare, about 39 million Indians comprise poverty because of medical expenses Another way medical professionals can get money from referring patients is by referring patients from government hospitals t...

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Life Expectancy Is Higher By 4-6 Years Among People From Upper Castes Than SC, ST: NFHS

Sonia SolankiApril 23, 20220

A recent study conducted by the NFHS (National Family Health Survey) reveals that life expectancy is higher in upper-caste w.r.t. SC & ST. It is the average number of years a person can live and depends on many socioeconomic factors too. If talking about gender-based life expectancy then women fairs well in this category. Among all caste and class, women are ahead of men in lifespan. Not only this the gap between the upper and lower class women is also reduced. With Women having an expectancy of 72.2 years in the upper caste (2013-16) to 68 years in ST  (2013-16). Factors For Higher Life Expectancy To say one factor is responsible for higher life expectancy is not a valid discussion . There are multiple factors which are interconnected with each other for the final result. ...

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Centre Reduces The Custom Duties On Cotton; How Can It Reform Its Industry In India?

Pooja YadavApril 23, 20220

To reduce the cotton prices, the Indian government has decided to exempt all customs duties and other unnecessary duties on the imports of cotton. This exemption was announced by the government is going to be benefiting the textile chain- fabric, yarn, made-ups, and garments furthermore provide relief to the consumers and therefore the textile industry. The removal of 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) and 5% Basic tariff (BCD) on raw cotton has been demanded by the industry. The exemption of the Agriculture Infrastructure development Cess and custom for import of cotton has been notified by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). From 14th April 2022, this notification has to get effected and till 30th September 2022, it'll remain effectiv

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Prashant Kishore Into Congress: What Will Be His Role In Country’s Oldest Party? Read Here!

Gunjan ChaudharyApril 23, 20220

There is a lot of speculation about election strategist Prashant Kishor i.e. PK joining the Congress. For the last four days, Prashant has had several meetings with Congress President Sonia Gandhi and other big leaders. PK also gave a presentation of 600 slides on Thursday. This included the new Congress forming the strategy to win the elections. It is being said that Sonia Gandhi's green signal has been given to include Prashant Kishor in the party. Now there will be a meeting of PK with the big leaders of Congress and other parties involved in the UPA alliance and after that, a formal announcement will be made. What is Prashant Kishor's plan for Congress? Prashant Kishor prepared a presentation of 600 slides for the upliftment of Congress. According to media reports, so far o...

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