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NEWS brief Panel Formed To Deal With Technical Snags In Delhi Metro
New Delhi: Delhi government has formed a task force to deal with any technical problem of the kind that hit the Metro train services on Friday, said a minister. "A five-member Metro task force has been formed to control any emergency like situation in Contd on page 5
Fire Erupts In Scrap Dump In Delhi Slum Cluster
New Delhi: A fire broke out in s scrap dump in a Dwarka sector 3 slum cluster in Delhi, a fire official said. No casualty has been reported. The fire occurred around 10.08 am, the offiContd on page 5
Antimicrobial Resistance Poses Serious Consequences: Health Minister JP Nadda
Tokyo: Antimicrobial resistance is not only a health issue but a challenge which also has "serious" economic consequences, Health Minister JP Nadda today said as he underlined the need to regulate Contd on page 5
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consensus on counter terrorism, China encourage all parties to fully leverage the leading and coordinating role played by the UN and the Security Council and forge international synergy on counter-terrorism," it said. This is the second time that China has defended the decision to put a technical hold on India's bid to ban Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the January 2 Pathankot terrorist attack. On April 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China dealt with the issues under the UNSC antiterrorism committee based on
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China Sticks To Its Guns On Blocking India's Bid To Ban Masood Azhar Beijing: Sticking to its guns, China today again justified its decision to block India's bid to get Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist by the UN and described its stance as "fair and based on facts". "China always deals with the listing of 1267 committee based on facts and pursuant to UN Security Council resolutions and relevant rules in a fair manner," Chinese Foreign Ministry said in response to India's Permanent Representative to the UN Syed Akbaruddin's criticism of "hidden veto" in dealing with the listing of terrorist outfits and their leaders. "We have noticed the remarks by India's Permanent Representative to the UN," the Foreign Ministry said in written response to a question from Press Trust of India. "Both China and India fall victim to terrorism and share similar positions when it comes to combating terrorism," it said. China is one of the five vetowielding members of the UNSC which plays a leading role in banning terrorist outfits. "China supports the UN in playing a leading role in international antiterrorism cooperation and takes an active part in international anti-terrorism cooperation," the Ministry said. "In order to reach international
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"facts and relevant rules of procedures in objective and just manner". The latest response comes in the backdrop of India taking up the issue directly with China. China too acknowledged that it is in touch with New Delhi on this issue indicating that its position remained unchanged. The deadlock over the issue continued as both the countries are set for high-level engagements to discuss the state of bilateral ties. While External Affairs Minster Sushma Swaraj is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at Contd on page 5
President Cautions Judges Against Perils Of 'Judicial Activism' Bhopal: President Pranab Mukherjee today cautioned judges against the perils of "judicial activism", saying the equilibrium in the exercise of authority must be maintained at all times and selfrestraint should be used when confronted with such a situation. Maintaining that the Constitution is supreme, Mr Mukherjee said "each organ of our democracy must function within its own sphere and must not take over what is assigned to the others". "Judicial activism should not lead to the dilution of separation of powers, which is a constitutional scheme. The balance of power between the three organs of the state is enshrined in our Constitution," he said, stressing that "the Constitution is supreme". The President said that the equilibrium in the exercise of authority must be maintained at all times and noted that the exercise of powers by the legislature and executive is subject to
judicial review. "However, the only check possible in the exercise of powers by the judiciary is selfimposed discipline and self- restraint by the judiciary itself," he said while inaugurating the fourth retreat of the judges of the Supreme Court at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal. Mr Mukherjee, however, maintained that the independence and integrity of the judiciary is "of the highest importance, not only to the judges but also to people at large who seek judicial redress against perceived legal injury or executive excess".
Bound By Legislation On Visa No Climate Of Intolerance Indian Economy Like 'One-Eyed' King In Land In India: Arun Jaitley Fee Hike: US Tells India Of Blind: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan
Washington: The US has told India it is bound by legislation on the recent visa fee hike which has badly hit Indian IT companies, an issue that was strongly raised by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his bilateral meeting. "There are always two issues, one of course is the recent one, visa fee hike and the other is the old issue of totalisation charges for the IT professionals. The US response really is that we have a legislation which so states it," Jaitley told Indian reporters during a media roundtable. "So unless that legislation is changed (it is likely to remain)," he said.
Mr Jaitley was responding to a question on the kind of response he received from the US Trade Representative, Mike Froman, when he strongly raised the issue during a meeting early this week. Noting that such a visa fee is impacting only Indian companies, Mr Jaitley had described it as a "discriminatory" practice. Last year, the US Congress imposed a special fee of up to USD 4,500 on H-1B and L-1 visas - popular among Indian IT companies to fund a 9/11 healthcare Act and biometric tracking system. While agreeing on the Contd on page 5
Washington: There could be "stray" incidents of people on either side of the political spectrum making irresponsible statements but this could not be generalised as prevalence of a climate of intolerance in the country, Union Minister Arun Jaitley has said. Dubbing such incidents as "terrible", the senior BJP leader, how-
Next International Monetary Fund Chief Should Be From Emerging Economy: India Washington: India has told the International Monetary Fund that the next managing director of the top global financial body should be from an emerging economy and not from Europe, which traditionally has been the case. Last month, the IMF confirmed Christine Lagarde of France for her second five-year term beginning July 5. There was no other candidate in the race and India had supported her candidacy. "This time, there was no candidate from any other country. It was
proposed by all European countries. India supported her candidature. But while doing so we have indicated, we have informed the Fund that in the next round the managing director (MD) position should go to an individ-
ual from an emerging economy," said Union Finance Secretary Shaktikant Das. "Considering today's global economic reality, it is time that it (IMF's MD post) goes to a nonEuropean, from an Contd on page 5
ever, said that they are "rare" in a large country like India. "There could be stray incidents of irresponsible statements by individuals on either side of the political spectrum, that does not mean that zamin per koi iss tarah ki activity hai (does not mean that intolerance exists)," Mr Jaitley said during a media roundContd on page 5
Indian Army Conducts Battle Exercise 'Shatrujeet' In Rajasthan
Jaipur: Mathurabased Strike 1 corps is conducting a major exercise 'Shatrujeet' in the deserts of Rajasthan to evaluate the capability of the Army to strike deep into enemy territory in an integrated airland battle environment. The operation-oriented exercise is focusing on "validating integrated battle theatre fighting concept" incorporating new-age technologies, weapon platforms Contd on page 5
HIGHLIGHTS India can achieve its medium-run growth potential, said Rajan RBI governor stressed that India shouldn't follow China, make own path India should capitalise on its own strengths: Rajan Washington: With India being often described as 'the bright spot in the global economy', Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan sees this as a case of "the one-eyed man" being king in the land of
the blind. Amid gloomy global economic conditions, Indian economy has been described by many as one of the few bright spots, including by IMF, while RBI under Mr
Rajan has also been credited with necessary steps to minimise the impact of external shocks on the country's financial system. "I think we have still to Contd on page 5
"The Constitution invests our independent judiciary, especially the apex court, with extensive jurisdiction over the acts of the legislature and the executive. "Judicial review is part of the basic structure and cannot be altered even by taking the procedure provided in law. It is the judiciary which ensures the effectiveness of judicial review," he said. He also lauded the judiciary for "enlarging the scope of justice" in a developing country like India. "For the enforcement of our developing country, our judiciary has Contd on page 5
Sushma Swaraj Arrives In Iran With An Aim To Boost Ties
Tehran: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Iran today on a twoday visit to boost ties with a focus on raising India's oil imports and enhancing trade with the powerful Persian Gulf nation which has opened several lucrative sectors after sanctions against it were lifted under a historic nuclear deal. The visit by Ms Swaraj to the oil-rich country comes amid a rush for investment in the resource-rich nation by Contd on page 5
4 Bombs Found In Car Meant Guided By Prashant Kishor, To Pick Up Poll Officials In Rahul Gandhi Discusses West Bengal's Malda District Strategy With Punjab Leaders Malda, West Bengal: Four bombs were found in a car today in West Bengal's Malda district. The car was supposed to pick up poll officials ahead of tomorrow's voting in Malda town. The bombs were spotted just before the driver was about to start the vehicle. The driver noticed a polythene bag containing some objects lying under his car seat. The vehicle was parked in the compound of the Central School which is serving as the DCRC office for the Assembly polls, slated for tomorrow. The driver was about to start the car while going to receive the
polling personnel who had assembled at the DCRC office. He raised an alarm following which people rushed to the spot. A bomb squad and police personnel arrived and took away the polythene bag. Confirming the incident, ADM, General, Debotosh Dutta, told news agency Press Trust of India, that he was rushing to the spot. Meanwhile, the assembled drivers of the vehicles have refused to drive. They have demanding adequate security, leading to the suspension of movement of polling personnel. Contd on page 5
Chandigarh: Guided by political strategist Prashant Kishor and his team, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today interacted with party leaders and workers near Chandigarh to discuss the strategy for Punjab Assembly polls likely to be held in February next year. This was the first exercise carried out by the Congress leadership in Punjab as they prepare for the Assembly polls in the state. The meeting, attended by senior Punjab Congress leaders including state unit president Amarinder Singh and party general secretary and Punjab incharge Shakeel Ahmed, was held at a wedding
resort at Zirakpur town on the outskirts of Chandigarh. The Congress, which has been Punjab's main opposition party since 2007, takes on a wellentrenched ruling Shiromani Akali DalBJP combine and an upbeat Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which is gaining ground in the state. Punjab has 117 Assembly seats. "The Congress party is standing together. We will try to give a new type of government to Punjab which is sensitive, is oriented towards future of youth, takes care of farmers and is able to bring back the industry to the state," Contd on page 5