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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2022

May 2022

May 11, 2024

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Gets Interim Bail

The Supreme Court gave Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1, the final phase of voting for the seven-stage 2024 Lok Sabha election.
The Aam Aadmi Party boss - arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy scam, must surrender to prison officials by June 2.
The court also said pleas to extend relief beyond that date would be heard next week; Mr Kejriwal's legal team had sought bail till July, i.e., till after the election and the formation of the new government.
The conditions imposed by Supreme Court on his bail are:
He shall furnish bail bonds in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent;
He shall not visit the Office of the Chief Minister and the Delhi Secretariat;
He shall be bound by the statement made on his behalf that he shall not sign official files unless it is required and necessary for obtaining clearance/approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
He will not make any comment with regard to his role in the present case; and
He will not interact with any of the witnesses and/or have access to any official files connected with the case.

China's New Ambassador Xu Feihong Arrives in Delhi

China's new ambassador to India Xu Feihong arrived in Delhi after the position remained vacant for nearly 18 months, the longest such gap in over four decades.
Xu succeeded veteran diplomat Sun Weidong who left India after completing his tenure in India in October 2022.
His arrival in India came amid protracted military and diplomatic negotiations between Beijing and New Delhi to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

May 10, 2024

Jaishankar Hails India's 'Vishwa Bandhu' Policy Amid Russia-Ukraine War

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar hailed India's 'Vishwa Bandhu' policy and stressed as to how, because of the policy, India has managed to get a "safe passage" for its students who were stuck because of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Speaking to students of Delhi University Gargi College, Jaishankar cited the example of how India played a crucial role while recusing children from war-affected Ukraine.

May 09, 2024

Appointment of Subodh Kumar (IAS) as Director in Ministry of Ayush

Subodh Kumar (IAS), a 2010-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Ayush.
The appointment, effective from the date of assuming charge, is initially until October 8 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Presently, Kumar is on 'Compulsory wait' in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel (DoPT) on May 3, Subodh Kumar has been selected for the position. The order instructs his immediate release from his current assignment with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and to assume his new role in the Ministry of Ayush.

Eminent Lawyer Paramjit Singh Patwalia to Join the Tribune Trust

Paramjit Singh Patwalia, who has distinguished himself as a legal luminary over the last 37 years, will join The Tribune Trust as its member.
A Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Panjab University, Patwalia has served as an Additional Solicitor General of India, representing the Indian Government in various cases and advising it on various high-stakes matters.
After obtaining his LLB degree in 1987, Patwalia began his career as an advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court the same year and soon acquired a vast practice in the fields of civil, service, education, tax and corporate laws. Elevated as a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at age 42 in 2006, he remained the youngest High Court Judge in the country until he resigned in December that year to resume his practice as a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India.
Patwalia will join former J&K Governor NN Vohra, Justice SS Sodhi, Lt Gen SS Mehta (retd) and Gurbachan Jagat on the Board of the Tribune Trust.

Sam Pitroda Quits Congress Post

Controversial telecom entrepreneur Sam Pitroda quit as Overseas Congress chief after his remarks on the appearance of Indians raised a political storm midway into the 2024 election cycle with PM Narendra Modi terming the views disgusting and the opposition party completely distancing itself from him.

Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak Janta Party Offers to Back Congress against BJP in Haryana

Amidst a deepening political crisis in Haryana after three Independent MLAs withdrew support to the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the State, the Jannayak Janta Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on May 8 offered to "consider" outside support to the Congress to bring down the government. Responding to the offer, senior Congress leader and two-time Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that the JJP must write to the Governor saying that it is not supporting the BJP. "Soon our delegation will call upon the Haryana Governor, seeking imposition of President's Rule and fresh elections to the State Assembly," Mr. Hooda said. However, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini asserted that his government is not in any trouble. His predecessor and party colleague M.L. Khattar also claimed that many MLAs are in touch with the BJP and there is "nothing to worry ".

May 08, 2024

DSLSA Launches 'Project Saksham' to Help Undertrials Reintegrate with Society

Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) launched a programme to reshape the lives of undertrials and help them reintegrate with society.
DSLSA collaborated with Max Healthcare Foundation for 'Project Saksham' to provide skills training to individuals within Tihar Jail, marking the largest initiative of its kind in India, said Manmohan, acting chief justice of Delhi High Court and executive chairperson of DSLSA.

Jyoti Malhotra Appointed First Woman Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune Group

The Tribune Trust appointed senior journalist Jyoti Malhotra, who has vast experience across print, TV and digital media, as the Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune Group.
Ms. Malhotra has held senior editorial positions in various news organisations such as India Today, Indian Express, The Print and Star News and has been a regular contributor to BBC Radio. She writes widely on the intersection between politics, diplomacy and culture across the Indian subcontinent with special focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan. She takes over from Rajesh Ramachandran, who leaves office after a six-year stint with the region's premier newspaper.

May 07, 2024

India and Ghana Strengthen Financial Integration for Enhanced Trade

India and Ghana are poised to integrate their payment systems, UPI and GHIPSS, to facilitate instant and cost-effective fund transfers between the two nations. Within six months, NPCI's UPI is set to be operational on Ghana's GHIPSS platform, marking a significant step in financial collaboration.
Discussions also revolved around potential Memorandum of Understanding on Digital Transformation Solutions, Local Currency Settlement System, and leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). This signals a strategic intent to harness digital innovations for mutual benefit.

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