INDIA NEWS
Jan 1-15, 2024 - Vol 4, Issue 11
NEWS FROM INDIA
Israel Embassy security scare: Two suspects zeroed down, Delhi’s Chabad House fortified
Rahul’s Manipur to Mumbai ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ from Jan 14
reported,” said a Delhi Police spokesperson.
unanimous resolution of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision making body, on December 21 that Rahul Gandhi should do the second phase of the Yatra from East to West, it was decided that he (Gandhi) should do the second phase of the yatra from Imphal to Mumbai.
an emergency call reporting an 'explosion' near the Israel Embassy in Chanakyapuri on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Delhi Police probe in connection with the alleged explosion near the Israel Embassy on December 26 evening has led to two suspects, who were seen roaming around the scene before the incident, an official said on Wednesday. “While scanning CCTV cameras, two suspects have been zeroed down, who were seen roaming near the incident scene on Tuesday evening,” said the sources, adding that they are scanning the cameras in the area to identify the duo and trace them. Meanwhile, the police have reinforced security measures around the Chabad House in Paharganj where a large number of Israelis reside. Security agencies in Delhi were sent into a tizzy after receiving
After an extensive search operation, sources confirmed to have found potential evidentiary exhibits, including a typed letter addressed to the Israeli Ambassador to India. When questioned about the contents of the letter, officials refrained from providing details. “A call reporting an explosion near the Israel Embassy in Delhi at around 5:45 p.m. prompted the immediate dispatch of a fire tender," according to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). Delhi Police said in a statement that at 5:53 p.m. on Tuesday, a PCR call conveyed that a "loud sound was heard from the rear side of the Israel Embassy". "Given the sensitivity of the site and the report of a sound resembling an explosion, a dog squad, crime team, and the bomb disposal squad of Delhi Police were sent to the spot from where the alleged explosion sound was
“Subsequently, experts from the forensic science laboratory (FSL) also reached the scene and the area was cordoned off for a meticulous search. The experts conducted an examination of the spot, collecting potential evidentiary exhibits, which are now being sent for forensic analysis,” said the spokesperson. Simultaneously, the Israel Embassy confirmed the incident, asserting that an 'explosion' occurred in close proximity of the Embassy building. It also confirmed the safety of all the workers and diplomats present in the Embassy. Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel to India, Ohad Nakash Kaynar, said in a video statement, "This evening, several minutes after 5 p.m., an explosion occurred in close proximity to the Embassy. All our workers and diplomats are safe. Our security teams are working in full cooperation with the local security forces, and they will investigate the matter."
Govt throws open e-Jagriti portal, video access to NCDRC to give consumers more clout
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The government has thrown open the e-Jagriti portal and video conferencing (VC) facility for the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission and state consumer commissions as part of the focus on leveraging technology for consumer protection and grievance redressal. Launching the facilities as part
of the National Consumer Day celebrations, Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said, the e-Jagriti portal, VC facility for NCDRC, drone testing in NTH, National Consumer Helpline 2.0 in 17 languages, exemplify the Indian government’s efforts to build consumer trust.
to 1,32,209 till November this year
The Minister urged the Department of Consumer Affairs to focus on making Jagriti a “jan andolan” by spreading awareness, providing choices, efficient grievance redressal to consumers and getting continuous feedback from them.
However, the minister also cautioned that along with this technological expansion comes an increase in associated risks. “The ongoing conversation regarding subjects such as AI and consumer protection, including the mitigation of dark patterns, highlights the imperative for a comprehensive stakeholder discussion,” he said.
He appreciated the fact that number of calls received at national consumer helpline had shot up from from 10,000 in 2013
The minister urged the Department of Consumer Affairs to collaboratively strategise with consumer commissions in leveraging technology to eliminate old pending cases entirely and address new cases more swiftly and in real-time.
Replying to a question about choosing Manipur as the starting point, he said, the state was an important part of the country and also the party wanted to begin the process of healing the wounds of the people of Manipur.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will embark on the 6,200 km 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' from Manipur on January 14. It will cover 85 districts in 14 states and conclude in Mumbai on March 20. Addressing a press conference here at the party headquarters, Congress General Secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal and general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said, the yatra will be flagged off by party President Mallikarjun Kharge from Imphal on January 14. The Nayay Yatra will be for securing economic, social and political justice for the people of the country. Venugopal said, following the
Venugopal said, while in the first phase, Rahul Gandhi covered about 4,000 kms from Kanyakumari to Kashmir covering 12 states, this time he will cover 6,200 kms covering 14 states. "This time the mode of the ‘yatra’ will be a bus with off and on walking stretches," he explained. He said that the Nyay Yatra will cover states of Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Ramesh said during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi raised the issues of economic disparities, polarization and dictatorship, the Nyay Yatra will focus on social, economic and political justice for the people of the country.
74 criminals walk into UP police station & surrender
against their accomplices and kin.
sheeters’, walked into the Ataria police station in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district holding placards of their pledge to abstain from criminal activities and surrendered. The incident took place on Tuesday. The placards read, “Main ab apradh nahi karunga, jail jaane ko taiyar hoon (I pledge I won’t commit a crime now, and I’m ready to go to jail.)” Hardoi, Dec 27 (IANS) In an unprecedented incident, about 74 criminals, listed as ‘history-
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The police had issued notices to the kin of history-sheeter criminals for stern action, which included bulldozing of their properties and police action
These criminals were named in cases of extortion, theft, burglary not only in the district but also in the adjoining districts like Sitapur, Lucknow, Unnao and Rae Bareli. Hardoi Superintendent of Police K.C. Goswami said that 10 other history-sheeters of the police station were found to be in jail while 38 others were now in their old age, found to have left the world of crime and joined the mainstream. Goswami said that police stations of the district have been directed to prepare a list of top ten accused in cases of crimes and then initiate action against them which also includes slapping of the Gangsters Act against them.
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