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Jun 16, 2017

Justice P. N. Bhagwati Passes Away

Former Chief Justice of India P. N. Bhagwati, considered a pioneer of judicial activism in the country for introducing the concept of PILs, died after brief illness.
He was the 17th Chief Justice of India, and remained on the highest judicial post from July 1985 to December 1986.
He was a former Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court and was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in July 1973.

Jun 15, 2017

AAP Fined by PWD

The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government has slapped a fine of Rs. 27 lakh on the AAP for unauthorised occupation of the party office.
In April, the Public Works Department had issued notice to Arvind Kejriwal asking him to immediately vacate the party's Rouse Avenue office that was allotted in violation of rules.

GNLF Joins Hands with GJM

The political crisis in the Darjeeling hills took a new turn with the GNLF breaking its alliance with the TMC after having joined hands with agitation spearhead GJM.
The GNLF was formed by Subhash Ghisingh.
The GNLF, since its inception in the eighties under the leadership Subhash Ghisingh, has been fighting for Gorkhaland.

Jun 14, 2017

India Ratifies ILO Pacts

India ratified two core conventions of International Labour Organisation on child labour — a global commitment to end the worst form of child labour and to ensure minimum basic education to children.

Tata Motors Elevates Girish Wagh

Tata Motors announced the appointment of Girish Wagh as the Head of Commercial Vehicle Business Unit and a member of the executive committee.
He will take charge of the new responsibilities with immediate effect and will closely work with Mr. Ravindra Pisharody for a smooth transition.
Mr. Wagh is an old timer at Tata Motors and is known for developing Tata Ace and Tata Nano.

Jun 13, 2017

TechGig Code Gladiators

TechGig Code Gladiators 2017, the flagship coding contest conducted by TechGig annually, has been declared as the largest programming event by the Guinness World Records. The contest saw 2,09,111 participants.
According to Guinness officials, TechGig had attracted 81,641 unique submissions from programmers at the Code Gladiators 2017 and the previous record was set in 2012 by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (China) which attracted 30,634 entrants.

Justice C. S. Karnan Retires

Calcutta High Court judge Justice C. S. Karnan, who is facing six months imprisonment for contempt of the Supreme Court has retired, probably escaping the odium of a sitting judge being arrested while in office.
Justice Karnan was transferred to Kolkata after he had kicked up a row by raking up issues against other judges of the Madras High Court, including the Chief Justice.

R. K. Sharma to Administer Sahara Life

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) appointed R. K. Sharma, general manager (F&A-NL), as administrator for managing the affairs of Sahara India Life Insurance Company Ltd. with immediate effect.
The administrator has been directed to file a report on the most advantageous course of action in the interest of the holders of life insurance policies, as soon as may be possible.

Jun 12, 2017

Process for Submarine Programme

The government is all set to roll out the process for the Rs. 60,000-crore submarine programme, moving swiftly after unveiling a major policy for defence manufacturing in the country.
The project is set to be the first one to be launched under the ambitious 'Strategic Partnership' model finalised last month which aims to rope in leading private players for defence production.
Six Scorpene-class submarines are currently being built under 'Project 75' of the Indian Navy. The submarines, designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS, are being built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.

Loan Waiver Announced

The Maharashtra government announced loan waiver for small and marginal farmers. The government has accepted it based on certain criteria.
A committee will be formed to decide on the criteria to waive off the loans.

Don't Want a Second Term

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, whose three-year tenure will end on June 19, has asked the government not to consider him for reappointment to the post.
Rohatgi has maintained a good relationship with the government and would come to its aid as and when required.

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