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  • Putting things in order: Nat’l litigation policy finalised

    New Delhi: Assuming charge as the law minister for the second term, Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday signed a document finalising the national litigation policy which seeks to expedite the resolution of cases pending in apex, high and lower courts. The national litigation policy has been in the making for the past several years with successive governments trying to finalise its modalities.

    The policy document will be tabled before the Union Cabinet for approval, said people in the know. Interacting with media after taking charge, Meghwal said a key priority of the law ministry would be to ensure faster justice in cases hanging fire in various courts.

  • MEA processing Karnataka request on Prajwal Revanna

    NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The external affairs ministry has received a request from the Karnataka government to cancel the diplomatic passport of Janata Dal (Secular) MP and alleged sex offender Prajwal Revanna, and the matter is being “processed”, said people familiar with the matter.

    “The ministry has received a letter from the Karnataka government for cancellation of diplomatic passport in respect of MP Prajwal Revanna. It is being processed,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.

    Revanna, who is seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha from Hassan as NDA candidate, left the country a day after the April 26 polls using a diplomatic passport.With pressure mounting to nab absconding Revanna, who is wanted in cases of alleged sexual abuse of women, the Karnataka government wrote to the external affairs ministry seeking a cancellation of his diplomatic passport on the basis of an arrest warrant.AllUttar PradeshMaharashtraTamil NaduWest BengalBiharKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelanganaKeralaMadhya PradeshRajasthanDelhiOther StatesThe external affairs ministry had earlier said that a passport could be revoked if a requisite judicial order was obtained in this regard from a court. “As far as the matter of revoking a diplomatic passport of a person is concerned, it comes under the Passport Act of 1967. And as per its provisions, a direction should come from the court. Only then it can be revoked,” the ministry’s official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said earlier this month.Earlier on Wednesday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take “prompt and necessary” action to cancel Revanna’s diplomatic passport and help the state government secure his return to the country. “It is disheartening that my previous letter raising similar concerns on the issue has not, to the best of my knowledge, been acted upon despite the gravity of the situation,” the CM said in a two-page letter.

  • Viral News: Arjun Kapoor And Sonu Sood Extend Support To 10-year-old Delhi Boy Selling Rolls After Father’s Demise | People News

    New Delhi: A video recently went viral on social media where a 10-year-old boy named Jaspreet Singh from Delhi was seen selling rolls roadside for a living. The boy took charge of his father’s chicken rolls business after his sudden demise. The touching tale gained considerable attention on social media after it was shared by a food vlogger. In response, Arjun Kapoor expressed his willingness to provide funds for the boy’s education.

    Arjun Kapoor took to his Instagram handle to share his plan to fund Jaspreet and his sister. The boy’s unwavering dedication amid these challenging times deeply touched him. He also urged his fans to reach out to him if they had information about the boy’s whereabouts.

    He wrote, “With a smile on his face, he’s facing life ahead and all that will come with it….I salute this 10-year-old for having the courage to stand up on his own two feet and take over his father’s work within 10 days of him passing away. I would love to help him out with his or his sister’s education; If anyone knows about his whereabouts, do let me know.”

    Not just Arjun Kapoor, actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood also took notice of it and promptly extended his support to the boy. Taking to his X account the actor wrote ‘Let study, will make your business bigger after you grow up’. Sood tweeted the video and promised that he would help the boy to complete his education. The actor also spoke to him over a call and also going to meet him in Delhi.

    Let’s read it first friend. Business will grow bigger than this https://t.co/jETHvljVDa — sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 6, 2024

    About The Viral Video Of Delhi Boy

    Earlier, food vlogger Sarabjeet Singh posted a video featuring a 10-year-old boy named Jaspreet from Tilak Nagar in West Delhi. In the viral video, Jaspreet is seen preparing chicken-egg rolls and shares that he has been managing the roll stall to provide for his family following his father’s sudden demise.

    In the video, the boy mentioned his 14-year-old sister and revealed that the siblings live with their uncle in Delhi. Jaspreet also talked about how he learned culinary skills from his father and can prepare various types of rolls at the stall.

    In addition, Jaspreet’s hard work and dedication to running his father’s stall drew the attention of viewers across social media.

    Check The Video Here :


    On the work front, Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing a negative character in ‘Singham Again’. Sonu Sood is preparing for the premiere of ‘Fateh’, his directional debut featuring actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a pivotal role.

  • Delhi Police Shares Easy Tricks To Spot Fake Online Banking Messages |

    New Delhi: With the increasing prevalence of online scams, government agencies are stepping up efforts to raise awareness among the public. Recently, the Delhi Police took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share images demonstrating how to identify fake online banking messages.

    Spotting Fake Messages

    The Delhi Police cautioned that scammers may use Cyrillic Script to conduct phishing attacks. Therefore, they advised users to carefully examine the URL of any link before clicking on it to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes. (Also Read: Veg Thali Becomes Expensive In March, Non-Veg Cheaper: Check Rates)

    The Dangers Of Fake Links

    The police shared two images illustrating how seemingly genuine messages can pose a serious threat. By using Cyrillic Script, scammers can create links that closely resemble the URLs of legitimate bank websites, tricking unsuspecting users into divulging sensitive information. (Also Read: China May Use AI Content To Influence Lok Sabha Polls, Warns Microsoft Report)

    How Scammers Operate?

    Clicking on these fake links redirects users to web pages that mimic real bank websites, prompting them to enter their account numbers and passwords.

    Scammers then exploit this information for fraudulent transactions. Even if users have Two-Factor Authentication enabled, scammers may impersonate bank employees to request additional verification codes.

    Protecting Yourself

    To safeguard against such scams, individuals are advised to scrutinize any messages received from unknown numbers or containing links to bank websites.

    Paying attention to spelling mistakes or special characters in URLs can help identify fraudulent links. If in doubt, users are encouraged to search for the bank’s official website on Google and cross-check the URL.

    Remain Vigilant

    As online scams continue to evolve, users need to remain vigilant and exercise caution when interacting with messages or links from unfamiliar sources. By following these precautions, individuals can better protect themselves against falling victim to online fraud.

  • VI Launches eSIM For New Delhi Prepaid Users: Here’s How To Activate, List Of Devices That Support It & More |

    New Delhi: After Mumbai and Goa, the national capital i.e. New Delhi becomes the third city to get the facility of eSIM. In places like Mumbai and Goa, the choice is already there. Vodafone Idea has finally launched the eSIM for prepaid customers. Now, the consumers have the option to get a digital SIM card.

    No Need For Physical SIM Card

    You don’t need a physical SIM card because your phone has an eSIM, which is a digital SIM card. (Also Read: IT Dept, Banks To Open On Sunday, March 31: What About Stock Market? Check Here)

    How To Activate eSIM?

    There’s no need to visit a store to activate it. You can do it via the settings on your phone or by scanning a code. (Also Read: Instagram Down: Check Funniest Memes For Social Media App’s Outage)

    Benefits Of eSIM

    It is convenient for traveling since it allows you to quickly switch between different network plans and keep many profiles at once. It is also not as prone to damage or loss as a physical SIM card. It also benefits the environment because less plastic garbage is produced.

    Comparing eSIMs to traditional SIM cards, they are often more convenient, flexible, and environmentally friendly.

    Steps To Activate eSIM

    If you want to make the switch, send a message to 199 with the registered mail id.

    – You will receive a confirmation message

    – Revert to it within 15 minutes

    – You may get a call for consent

    – You will get a QR code on the registered email ID

    – Keep note that the QR code you received by mail will be valid for up to 7 days.

    – Choose the default line for this number

    – Now, your eSIM will be activated.

    List Of Devices That Support eSIM

    Now, this is another question that may hit your mind which are the devices that support eSIM. While writing the article, reports suggest that not every smartphone will be eSIM compatible.

    Numerous phone models enable the eSIM capability. Some of them are iPhones, Vivo X90 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip & Fold, and many more.

  • First assembly polls in sight, Congress set to replace its J-K chief

    Express News Service

    SRINAGAR:  In a bid to end factionalism and revive the party ahead of first Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, the Congress is looking to replace its J&K Congress chief, Ghulam Ahmed Mir.

    Sources said meetings of party leaders were held in New Delhi to discuss the change. In the meetings, AICC general secretary (org) KC Venugopal, in-charge J&K Rajni Patil and Mir, discussed the probable names to take up the post.

    Six names three each from Kashmir and Jammu — are said to be under consideration for the post in J&K Congress, which is ridden with factionalism. While Vikar Rasool, G M Saroori and Manohar Lal are the candidates from Jammu, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Tariq Hamid Karra and Ghulam Nabi Monga are in the race from Kashmir.

    The party may prefer a leader from Jammu region in view of the changed political scenario and increase of seven Assembly seats in the region after the revocation of Article 370 and bifurcation of J&K state in 2019. According to sources, Rasool, a former minister, is the top favourite as he is accepted by all and is also close to former J&K chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

    He was one among the dissident J&K Congress leaders who had written a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi seeking Mir’s removal. Mir was appointed to the post in 2014. During his tenure, the party did not fare well in 2014 Assembly polls and he himself lost the parliamentary election from the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat in 2019. 

  • Justin Bieber to perform in New Delhi on Oct 18 

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Pop star Justin Bieber is set to bring his Justice World Tour to New Delhi on October 18, promoters BookMyShow and AEG Presents Asia announced on Tuesday.

    The Canadian singer, known for tracks like “Baby”, “Sorry”, “Ghost” and “Lonely”, will travel with his tour to over 30 countries — playing more than 125 shows – from May 2022 through March 2023.

    The tour started in Mexico this month and will have a stop in Italy in July before continuing on to Scandinavia for shows in August, followed by South America, South Africa, the Middle, and India in October.

    The concert is scheduled to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN Stadium) in New Delhi. Tickets for the show are set to go on sale from June 4 on BookMyShow, with the pre-sale window opening on June 2.

    Tickets are priced from Rs 4,000 onwards. The tour will close out the year in Asia, Australia and New Zealand before moving to the UK and Europe in early 2023. Additional dates have also been announced for Dubai, Bahrain, Sydney, Manila, Amsterdam, London and Dublin.

    These new shows come right after Bieber’s 2022 North American tour, which kicked off in San Diego on February 18.

    The New Delhi gig would mark the 28-year-old Grammy winner’s second visit to India post his 2017 Purpose World Tour.

  • Centre demands SC for control over Delhi, says ‘it is the face of the nation’

    By Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The Central government on Wednesday argued its control over Delhi owing to its status as a national capital and the face of the nation. The top court is hearing a reference from a division bench order in February 2019 when the top court had given a split verdict. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana is hearing the case. The legal dispute between the Union government and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government relates to the control over the administrative services in Delhi.

    “It is one thing to administer Puducherry or Lakshadweep but it is a different thing to manage the national capital. Delhi is the face of the nation. The world views India through Delhi. All the capitals are managed like that,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued for the Centre.

    The Solicitor General also submitted that the matter pertaining to a legal dispute should be referred to a Constitution Bench for a holistic interpretation of the legal issues involved.

    Mehta referred to the Balakrishnan Committee report that had said that the national capital cannot have a situation where it is run by different political parties and such issues could cause ‘conflict with the national interest.’

    Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing on behalf of the Delhi Government opposed the Solicitor General’s submissions, terming it delaying tactics.

    The top court will be resuming hearing the arguments on Thursday.

  • Various states impose night curfew amid rising Omicron cases

    By Online Desk

    With the Centre giving various states the freedom to take a call on the manner in which night curfew is introduced in the wake of Omicron variant threat, Kerala Chief Minister has on Monday announced night curfew from December 30 to January 2. 

    In view of the upcoming New Year and other festivals, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has imposed curbs from 10 pm to 5 am.  As the state recorded 57 Oimcron cases today, he has asked everyone to stay indoors by the latest 10 pm and avoid all sorts of unwanted travel. All shops and establishments including clubs, bars, hotels and restaurants have to down their shutters latest by 10 pm on all the four days.

    The curbs would be applicable to beaches also, Vijayan said in a statement, following a high-level meeting where the decisions were taken.

    Similarly, Haryana has also imposed a night curfew from Saturday. Uttarakhand also curbs from Monday night in view of the threat posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19. 

    However, the Odisha government on Monday said there is no need to impose restrictions such as night curfew and lockdown across the state. But, the night curfew is in force in all urban areas of the state from 10 pm to 5 am.

    Delhi on Monday recorded 331 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day rise since June 9, and one died while the positivity rate mounted to 0.68 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

    The death toll due to the coronavirus infection in Delhi rose to 25,106. On Sunday, Delhi recorded 290 cases with a positivity rate of 0.55 per cent and one fatality, according to officials figures.

    On Monday, it jumped to 331 cases with a positivity rate of 0.68 per cent, according to the latest health bulletin. This rise is the highest since June 9 when 337 cases were logged with a positivity rate of 0.46 per cent, while 36 deaths were also recorded on that day. It is also to be noted that, the national capital is also under night curfew from Monday. 

    Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has asked the Centre to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination in poll-bound states to ensure that all the voters are fully vaccinated.

    Earlier in the day, the Centre issued a fresh advisory to all States and UTs to deal with the pandemic situation.

    In the advisory, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said States and Union Territories may consider imposing need-based, local curbs and restrictions, to control the crowd during the festive season.

    (With inputs from agencies)

  • India’s position not new: MEA on abstention at UNHRC on Gaza resolution

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: India on Thursday defended its abstention during the voting at the UNHRC on a resolution to probe Gaza violence, saying its position is not new and it has abstained on previous occasions also.

    Asked about the Palestinian foreign minister writing to his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on India abstaining during the voting in the United Nations Human Rights Council on the issue, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said a similar letter has been written to all countries who abstained.

    “Palestine wrote similar letters to all countries who abstained. The position that we took is not a new position.

    And we have abstained on previous occasions. I think that explains our position quite clearly and addresses these questions,” the spokesperson said during a media briefing.

    Expressing “concern”, Palestine’s Foreign minister Riad Malki in a letter to Jaishankar said that India “missed an opportunity to join international community at this turning point, both crucial and long overdue, on the path to accountability, justice and peace”.

    Both Israel and Palestinian group Hamas agreed on a ceasefire that came into effect last month after days of intense fighting in which around 230 people were killed in Gaza and 12 in Israel.

    Last week, India along with 13 other countries abstained from voting on the resolution at UNHRC to launch an investigation into alleged violations and crimes during the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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    The resolution was adopted as 24 countries voted in favour of it while nine opposed it at the end of an all-day special session of the 47-member UN body at its headquarters in Geneva.

    The special session of the Council was called to discuss the “grave human rights situation” in the Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem.

    India’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva Indra Mani Pandey had said at the special session that New Delhi welcomes the diplomatic efforts of the international community and regional countries that have resulted in bringing ceasefire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza.

    “India calls on all parties to show extreme restraint, desist from actions that aggravate tensions and refrain from any further attempts to unilaterally change the existing status-quo, including in East Jerusalem and its neighbourhoods,” he said.

    Pandey said India was firmly convinced that dialogue remains the only viable option that can effectively address the issues confronting the region and its people.