Taking Different Stands does Not Help: SC to Centre on Identification of Minorities
As per the Supreme Court, the issue of identification of minorities, including Hindus, at the state level needs a resolution and observed that taking different stands doesn't help. In supersession of its earlier stand, the Centre told the apex court that the power to notify minorities is vested with the Union government and any decision in this regard will be taken after discussion with states and other stakeholders.
A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh said these are matters which require resolution and everything cannot be adjudicated. The apex court had earlier granted four weeks to the Centre to respond to a plea, which has sought directions for framing of guidelines for the identification of minorities at the state level, contending that Hindus are a minority in 10 states.
Govt. Will Set up 33 New Domestic Cargo Terminals by 2024-2025
The government will establish 33 new domestic cargo terminals by 2024-2025 which will allow India's cargo sector to flourish and grow. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said this while addressing the annual event of Air Cargo Forum India. Talking about the reforms in Cargo Sector, the Minister said that industry players need to focus on transportation of smaller cargo loads from Tier II and III cities to metros to achieve the target of 10 million metric tons in cargo. This can be achieved by acquisition of smaller size aircraft. To facilitate this, 33 new domestic cargo terminals will be established by 2024-2025. He also stressed the need to work on ease of doing business in cargo sector by making processes paperless, adapting automation, and digitalization which can make cargo processing swift.
Prasar Bharati, ORTM Sign MoU on Cooperation and Collaboration in Broadcast
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation and collaboration in broadcasting between Prasar Bharati and ORTM (Office de la Radio et de la Television) was signed in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo. It was signed by India's Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar and ORTM Director-General Mr. BELALAHY Jean Yves. The ceremony was graced by the Director of Cabinet of the Ministry of Communication and Culture and representatives of the Government of Madagascar.
Madagascar National Television (TVM) will broadcast programmes from internal productions of Prasar Bharati in the fields of culture, education, science, entertainment, sports, news as well as other areas of mutual interest. Both sides will explore co-production opportunities related to matters of mutual interest and will arrange training for TVM personnel in India. The MoU enters into force on the date of its signature.
India's First Khadi Centre of Excellence Opens in Delhi
The Ministry of MSME created a Centre for Experimentation, Innovation, and Design for the Khadi Village and Industries Commission (KVIC) with the goal of empowering Khadi Institutions across the country. The Center's mission is to create clothing, home goods, and fashion accessories that appeal to individuals of all ages. The goal of the Khadi Centre of Excellence (CoEK) is to make Khadi a worldwide, classic, and value-driven brand.
Narayan Rane, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, opened the first Khadi Centre of Excellence in New Delhi. Minister of State for MSME Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles U P Singh, and Secretary, Ministry of MSME B.B. Swain also attended the event.
May 11, 2022
Delhi High Court directs Centre to appoint Chairman, member in Customs, Central Excise and Servic...
The Delhi High Court directed the Centre to complete within six weeks the process of appointment of Chairman and a Member for the Principal Bench of the Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Settlement Commission. It further said that the process of appointment of Vice-Chairman and one member for the additional bench of the Commission at Mumbai be completed within six weeks.
The high court also directed the central government to examine the aspect of appointment of Vice-Chairman and other members for the benches of the Settlement Commission at Chennai and Kolkata.
The court was hearing a petition by Yashpal Singh alleging that the Centre has failed to appoint members as required by law in the Settlement Commissions established under Central Excise Act, which is giving rise to pendency of applications.
India will need around 1 lakh drone pilots in coming years: Union Aviation Minister Scindia
The central government's 12 ministries are currently trying to boost the indigenous demand for drone services and India will need approximately one lakh drone pilots in the coming years, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. The PLI (production linked incentive) scheme, which has been implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister, will give fresh boost to manufacturing and services in drone sector. The PLI scheme came in September 2021 as a follow-through of the liberalised Drone Rules, 2021, released by the ministry on August 25, 2021.
A drone pilot can be trained by being a 12th class pass, no college degrees are required. With 2-3 months of training, this person is in his or her job as a drone pilots with around Rs 30,000 per month salary.
LS Speaker congratulates Mizoram's people on 50 years of state assembly
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conveyed greetings on Golden Jubilee of Mizoram Legislative Assembly. To mark the occasion, a Special Assembly Session of the Mizoram state was held, wherein Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati graced as the Chief Guest. The session was chaired by the Speaker of the legislative Assembly Lalrinliana Sailo.
Mizoram became a Union Territory in 1972 and the first Assembly Session was held on 10th of May 1972. Mizoram is an important land-bridge in India's Act-East policy, making India's critical trade and connectivity linkages with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
To Curb Child Trafficking, Railway Protection Force Joins Hands With Association For Voluntary Ac...
MoU between RPF and AVA (also known as Bachpan Bachao Andolan) pledged to work together to share information, build capacity of RPF personnel and railway employees to work against Human Trafficking, increase sensitization and create awareness and also help each other in identification and detection of cases of Human Trafficking. A joint action by both stakeholders under the framework of MoU will definitely enhance the scale, reach and effectiveness of "Operation AAHT" (Action against Human Trafficking) launched by RPF across the nation.
Railway Protection Force is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area and passengers. It has been discharging responsibility as mandated by the Standardized Operating Procedure for rescue of children issued by Ministry of Railways and working with other stakeholders to rescue more than 50,000 children since 2018 under "Operation Nanhe Farishte".
Pre-Eminent crossing in Ayodhya to be named after Lata Mangeshkar
In Ayodhya, a significant crossing will be developed and named for legendary vocalist Bharat Ratna late Lata Mangeshkar. The Ayodhya administration was instructed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to pick a significant crossing in the temple town and submit a proposal to the state government in the next 15 days to rename it after Lata Mangeshkar.
Songs devoted to Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman sung by Lata Mangeshkar would also be played in Ayodhya. The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation begun to identify key crossings throughout the city. The key crossing in Ayodhya on the way to Ram Janmabhoomi was most likely chosen for this project.
May 10, 2022
Value of Vote of MPs Likely to go down to 700 from 708 in July Presidential Elections
The value of the vote of a Member of Parliament is likely to go down to 700 from 708 in the presidential polls scheduled in July 2022 due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. The value of the vote of an MP in a presidential election is based on the number of elected members in legislative assemblies of states and union territories, including Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir. The Electoral College for the presidential election comprises the members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and those of the legislative assemblies of states and union territories including Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir.
Before it was bifurcated into two union territories of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir in August 2019, the erstwhile state of J&K had 83 assembly seats.
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, the Union Territory of J&K will have a legislative assembly, while Ladakh will be governed directly by the Centre.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Stresses Need for Innovation to Make India Drone Hub...
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stressed the need for innovation to make India a drone hub by 2030. Speaking at a function in NITI Aayog, he said, the industry should work to create intellectual properties in the drone sector. Mr. Scindia said, along with hardware, the industry needs to work on software aspects to make country's drone industry robust. He added that the government's Drone Shakti initiative will commercialize the use of drones in different industries.
Kisan Drones initiative will play a critical role in crop assessment, spraying of pesticides and insecticides, as well as digitization of land records. With active participation from the industry and the government the drone industry is set on a path of exponential growth and adoption in the country for years to come. This will ensure quality services for customers.
PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY Complete 7 Years of Providing Social Security
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) completed seven years of providing social security net. The schemes were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9th May 2015 in Kolkata, West Bengal. These schemes have been successful in providing affordable insurance and security to people.
These three social security schemes are dedicated to the welfare of the citizens, recognizing the need for securing human life from unforeseen risks or losses and financial uncertainties. In order to ensure that the people from the unorganized section of the country are financially secure, the Government launched two insurance schemes – Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and introduced Atal Pension Yojana to cover the exigencies in the old age.
The cumulative enrolments under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana have been more than 28.37 crore and an amount of one thousand 930 crore rupees has been paid for over 97 thousand claims. More than 4 crore individuals have subscribed to Atal Pension Yojana.
Sedition Law: Centre to Re-examine, Reconsider Provision
The Union Government told the Supreme Court that it has decided to reconsider and re-examine the provisions of Section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code on sedition. The Government also urged the Apex Court not to take up the relevant petitions till the matter is examined.
The top court heard petitions filed by Major General S.G. Vombatkere (Retd.) and the Editors Guild of India and others, challenging the constitutional validity of Section 124 A which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The Centre filed its response to these petitions.
The affidavit, which did not mention a timeline to complete the exercise of review by the executive, adequately highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impetus on protection of civil liberties and the need to shed "colonial baggage", acknowledging that repeated concerns have been raised over application and abuse of Section 124A of the IPC.
Home Minister Amit Shah Says Next Census will be Fully Digital with 100 % accuracy; Birth and Dea...
Home Minister Amit Shah said that the next census will be fully digital with 100 percent accuracy. Birth and death register will be linked with the census. With the electronic process and enumeration of people, the Census will be updated automatically after every birth and death in the country. Mr Shah inaugurated the new office building of the Directorate of Census Operations in Assam at Amingaon in Kamrup district.
The 2021 Census was delayed due to the Covid pandemic and it will be completed by 2024. Shah pointed out that without a perfect Census, planning for any development work or project is not possible.
The new software will have multi-dimensional uses as it will be linked with the registration of births and deaths. As soon as someone is born, their details will get updated in the software, he said. Once that person turns 18, their names would get registered in the voters' list from the census office itself. The names would get d from the voters' list, from the census office, once that person dies. Shah said details like people shifting residences will also get updated through the software.
May 09, 2022
Haryana Launches App to Track Movement of Sand, Mining Vehicles
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched a Vehicle Movement Tracking System (VMTS) mobile app to track the vehicles carrying sand and other mining material. The app will be used at different checkpoints in all the districts of Haryana. All vehicle details including vehicle type, vehicle number, moving from, moving to, and driver details will be stored in it. The non-registered individual will not be permitted to enter the zone of sand mining. This App was designed and developed in-house by National Informatics Centre, Haryana.
If the vehicle is to move between source and destination checkpoints, then officials can mark the vehicle exit from the originating check post as an interim exit and at the destination checkpoint it will be marked as a final exit.
Supreme Court Gets 2 New Judges, Set to Regain Full Strength of 34
The Union government notified the appointment of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, and Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala, a judge of the Gujarat High Court, as judges of the Supreme Court. The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana had recommended their names for appointment. The other members of the Collegium are Justices U. U. Lalit, A. M. Khanwilkar, D. Y. Chandrachud and L. Nageswara Rao.
At present, the Supreme Court has a strength of 32 judges as against a sanctioned strength of 34 judges. The fresh appointments will help regain the 34-judge strength.
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia hails from Madanpur, a remote village located in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. He had his early education in Dehradun and Allahabad and is an alumni of Sainik School, Lucknow. He did his graduation and law from the University of Allahabad.
Justice Pardiwala was born in Mumbai and did his schooling in St Joseph Convent School in his home town Valsad (south Gujarat). He graduated from the JP Arts College, Valsad, and secured the law degree from the KM Mulji Law College, Valsad in 1988.
Union Minister Bhagwanth Khuba Launches Newly Manufactured NPK Grade of RCF in Mumbai
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers & New and Renewable Energy, Bhagwanth Khuba, visited RCF Trombay Unit at Chembur, Mumbai and launched the newly manufactured NPK grade of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF).
The Minister appreciated the excellent performance of RCF during 2021-2022 and congratulated all the employees for the stellar work done during the difficult phase of Corona Pandemic. The Minister also launched the newly developed RCF R&D product VIPULA 10:10:10 on the occasion. Suphala 10:26:26 is a balanced fertilizer and is suitable to be used for all crops.
Uttar Pradesh Govt. to Provide Free wi-fi Facility for People within 50 Meters of Village Secreta...
Uttar Pradesh government will provide free wi-fi facility at more than 58 thousand places in the villages of the state. This internet facility will be available for the people within 50 meters of the Gram Sachivalaya (village secretariat) building which is being built in every Gram Panchayat of the state. In order to make every village a smart village, high-speed internet connectivity will be provided to the village secretariats and free high-speed Wi-Fi internet facility will be provided to the villagers within a radius of 50 meters of the village secretariat building. The process of establishment of village secretariats in 58,189 gram panchayats of the state is going on continuously.
The government informed that the Gram Panchayat office was being established in the name of 'Gram Sachivalaya'. Arrangements are also being made to ensure that all the documents/records/documents required by the villagers can be obtained through Panchayat Assistant/Common Service Center (CSC) in the village secretariat.
Manipur: Poumai Naga Tribe Declares Poumai Inhabited Areas to be Drug-Free Zone
The Poumai tribe in Manipur declared that Poumai inhabited areas will be a Drug-Free Zone supporting the State government's War on Drug campaign. A huge delegation of the Poumai tribe by MLA and leaders of the students union and civil organization met Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at Imphal and conveyed the resolution of Drug-Free Zone in Poumai inhabited areas of the State. They also informed the Chief Minister that the poppy plantation will not be allowed in the Poumai areas.
The Chief Minister welcomed the resolution of Poumai Naga tribe and affirmed that the State government will not tolerate deforestation and poppy plantation in hill districts in Manipur. The leaders of Paumai tribe also conveyed that the community will join the fight against drug menace in the State.
India's First Regional Rapid Transit System Train-set to be Handed over to NCRTC at Savli in Gujarat
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) received India's first semi-high speed train set for Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) at Alstom's Savli plan in Gujarat. The RRTS train sets are being manufactured under Make in India initiative and are capable of running at a top speed of 180 kilometres per hour. The train set will be brought to Duhai Depot in Uttar Pradesh and will be maintained and operated from there. The fully air-conditioned train boasts of several modern commuter-centric features including cushioned seating, laptop-mobile charging, luggage racks and dynamic route-map. NCRTC is the implementing agency of India's first RRTS corridor between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut.
The construction work on the 82-kilometre-long corridor is in full swing. The 17 km long priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai is targeted to be commissioned by 2023 and the full corridor will be fully operational by 2025.
May 08, 2022
J&K Delimitation Commission Issues Final Notification
Finalising its order for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Delimitation Commission Thursday recommended seven additional constituencies — six for Jammu and one for Kashmir — taking the total number of seats in the UT to 90 from 83 earlier. This will increase the number of seats in the Jammu Division to 43 from 37 seats earlier, and that in the Kashmir Valley to 47 from 46 earlier.
Three other important takeaways from the order of the delimitation panel, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai, are: i) reorganisation of the Parliamentary constituencies such that the five Lok Sabha seats now are made up of exactly 18 Assembly constituencies each, taking the total number to 90, ii) reservation of nine Assembly seats for Scheduled Tribes – six in Jammu and three in Kashmir, and iii) removal of the regional distinction between Jammu and Kashmir and treating it as one, as is reflected in the combining of Anantnag region in Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu to carve out Anantnag-Rajouri as a Parliamentary constituency.
With the final order now notified, all eyes will be on the EC and the Union government regarding the timing of Assembly elections. Though mainstream parties in the Valley have criticised the report, it is likely that this will make space for political engagement in the UT.
PM Narendra Modi Calls for Reducing 'Slavery to Foreign Goods'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Jain International Trade Organisation`s `JITO Connect 2022 business meet virtually and called for reducing 'slavery to foreign goods' even as Indians celebrate 75 years of Independence.
At the inaugural ceremony, PM Modi said that the stress should be on the 'vocal for local' mantra and reducing the use of foreign goods.
The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) is a global organisation connecting Jains worldwide. JITO Connect is an endeavour to help the industry by providing an avenue for mutual networking and personal interactions.
JITO Connect 2022 was a three-day event organised in Pune from May 6-8 and encompassed multiple sessions on diverse issues relating to business and economy.
Justice Satyen Vaidya Sworn in as Permanent Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Satyen Vaidya was sworn in as the permanent Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony at Raj Bhawan in Shimla.
Justice Vaidya was administered the oath of office by Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in the presence of CM Jai Ram Thakur & Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC Mohammad Rafiq.
The ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan, where chief secretary Ram Subhag Singh conducted the proceedings of the oath ceremony & read out the warrant of appointment issued by President Ram Nath Kovind.
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