NEWS:
- Supreme Court dismisses petitions by MBBS students in connection with Vyapam scam case; Says, it will not interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High court order cancelling their admissions between 2008 and 2012.
- Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan fails to appear before the apex court in connection with suo motu contempt proceedings.
- Campaigning for single-phase Uttarakhand and second phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections ends this evening; Polling on Wednesday.
- Karnataka Assembly passes a bill to bring back buffalo-racing sport, Kambala.
- A former Pakistan envoy to the United States questions Islamabad's Kashmir policy; Says, even resolving the issue is unlikely to address the challenge of terrorism.
- World Radio Day being observed today.
- And in Cricket, India dismantle Bangladesh on the final day of Hyderabad Test; Need just 2 wickets to win.
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The Supreme Court today dismissed petitions by MBBS students in connection with the Vyapam scam case. A bench, headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar said, it will not interfere with the Madhya Pradesh High court order cancelling the admission process of over 600 MBBS students, who enrolled in five-year MBBS course in the state during 2008 and 2012.
As per reports, CBI had earlier identified several impersonators in the matter after scanning the details of over 9 lakh 50,000 medical students across the country.
As per reports, CBI had earlier identified several impersonators in the matter after scanning the details of over 9 lakh 50,000 medical students across the country.
Hundreds of applicants had appeared for the pre-PG medical entrance test conducted by Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, or Vyapam. It was found that majority of applicants had morphed their photographs in the online application form and impersonators had appeared for them as proxies.
The Vyapam Scam involved 13 different exams conducted for selection of medical students and state government employees.
The Vyapam Scam involved 13 different exams conducted for selection of medical students and state government employees.
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In Madhya Pradesh, both the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress have welcomed the ruling of the Supreme Court. State BJP spokesperson Rajneesh Agarwal said the court is doing its work.
Former Chief Minister Digvijay Singh alleged that the state government has been exposed once again on the Vyapam issue.
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Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan failed to appear before the Supreme Court today in connection with the suo motu contempt proceedings. The apex court deferred the proceedings in the case by three weeks as neither Karnan nor his lawyer appeared before it. The court also took on record the letter written by Justice Karnan to its Registrar General in which he alleged victimisation for being a Dalit.
The contempt proceedings were initiated by a bench, led by Chief Justice JS Khehar, against Justice Karnan after he continuously levelled allegations against the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and other judges.
The contempt proceedings were initiated by a bench, led by Chief Justice JS Khehar, against Justice Karnan after he continuously levelled allegations against the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court and other judges.
In the letter that Justice Karnan had written to the Prime Minister's Office last month, he had mentioned names of judges, who had allegedly indulged in corruption, taking exception to one particular judge at the Madras High Court. The apex court had taken note of the letter to initiate proceedings against him.
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Campaigning will end this evening for the single-phase Uttarakhand and the second phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Polling will be held on Wednesday.
In Uttarakhand, voters will exercise their franchise to elect 69 members of the 70-member Assembly. The election for the Karnaprayag seat in Chamoli district was postponed yesterday following the death of BSP candidate Kuldeep Singh Kanwasi in a road accident. More from our correspondent:
In Uttarakhand, voters will exercise their franchise to elect 69 members of the 70-member Assembly. The election for the Karnaprayag seat in Chamoli district was postponed yesterday following the death of BSP candidate Kuldeep Singh Kanwasi in a road accident. More from our correspondent:
"On the last day of election campaign the prominent BJP leaders including Union Ministers Raj Nath Singh, General V.K Singh, Uma Bharti, Piyush Goyal and MP Manoj Tiwari will address several public meetings in the state. On the other hand holding the command of Congress campaigning single handedly Chief Minister Harish Rawat is to address public meetings and road shows at Shahaspur, Pithoragarh, Bheemtal, Haridwar Rural, Bajpur, Gadarpur and Kichha. As the state is going to the polls on 15 February, the State Election Commission has started dispatching polling parties to the distant places of the state. WITH OP MEENS THIS IS SANJEEV SUNDRIYAL, AIR NEWS DEHRADUN."
In Uttar Pradesh, polling for the second phase will be held in 67 constituencies spread over 11 districts. Election for the Aalapur constituency was also postponed as SP candidate Chandrashekhar passed away. The districts going for polls in this phase include Saharanpur, Bijnore, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri and Badayun.
In Uttar Pradesh, polling for the second phase will be held in 67 constituencies spread over 11 districts. Election for the Aalapur constituency was also postponed as SP candidate Chandrashekhar passed away. The districts going for polls in this phase include Saharanpur, Bijnore, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri and Badayun.
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Addressing an election rally in Lakhimpur Kheri, Prime Minister and BJP leader Narendra Modi attacked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for the slow pace of development in the state. He said, crime is on the rise and women do not feel safe.
Addressing a rally in Moradabad, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, the Samajwadi party government has focussed on the overall development of the state, keeping in mind both the rural and the urban areas. Meanwhile, hectic campaigning is also underway for the third phase which will go to polls on the 19th of this month. Etawah district, known as the home town of the ruling Samajwadi Party, will vote in this phase.
Addressing a rally in Moradabad, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, the Samajwadi party government has focussed on the overall development of the state, keeping in mind both the rural and the urban areas. Meanwhile, hectic campaigning is also underway for the third phase which will go to polls on the 19th of this month. Etawah district, known as the home town of the ruling Samajwadi Party, will vote in this phase.
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The Karnataka Assembly today passed a bill to bring back buffalo-racing sport, Kambala. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2017 was tabled by Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture, A Manju. It seeks to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, in its application to Karnataka. The bill was passed to facilitate the conduct of Kambala and bullock cart races in South Kanara and Udupi districts. More from our correspondent:
"After the Jallikattu row in Tamilnadu, there was pressure building up on Karnataka state government to take similar measure in the state to amend the Act to enable Kambala, the traditional buffalo slush track race which has a history of over one thousand years. The members across party line supported the amendment bill in the Assembly today. The minister A Manju informed the House that Kambala is not gambling and causes no harm to the buffalo and competitors who take part in the race. SUDHINDRA, AIR NEWS, DHARWAD"
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In Tamil Nadu, stalemate continues within the ruling AIADMK, as the two warring factions led by current chief minister O. Panneerselvam and ad hoc General Secretary VK Sasikala are at loggerheads for inheriting the legacy of late leader Jayalalithaa. After about a week long camp at his official residence in Chennai, meeting his supporters, Mr Panneerselvam visited the Secretariat at St George Fort today and carried out his official business.
The Sasikala camp reiterated its call for the Governor to invite her to form the government, saying she enjoys the required number of legislators to prove majority on the floor of the House. Our correspondent has filed this report:
The Sasikala camp reiterated its call for the Governor to invite her to form the government, saying she enjoys the required number of legislators to prove majority on the floor of the House. Our correspondent has filed this report:
"The state BJP keeps maintaining that it has no role in the ongoing political turmoil in the state triggered by inner party rivalries. Union Minister Pon. Radhakrishnan has lauded Governor Vidyasagar Rao saying he is functioning in a responsible manner in maintaining the sanctity of the constitution in commensurate with his position. Ms Sasikala keeps in constant touch with the state legislators lodged in a star resort at Kuvathur near Chennai to keep the stable intact. Meanwhile, the state police has submitted its report to the Madras High Court if the ruling party MLAs are being held captive there, the details of which are not disclosed. JAYASINGH, AIR NEWS, CHENNAI."
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In Jammu and Kashmir, normal life has been affected due to a shutdown by separatists against the killing of two civilians in an encounter in Kulgam district yesterday. Several shops and commercial establishments remained closed in Srinagar. Public transport is also off the roads. Similar reports of shutdown were also received from other district headquarters of the valley. Authorities have made heavy deployment of police and paramilitary forces.
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Former Pakistan envoy to the United States, Husain Haqqani has questioned Islamabad's Kashmir policy. During a discussion in Washington on a report released by nearly a dozen top American think tanks, the former envoy said, even resolving the issue is unlikely to address the challenge of terrorism, sectarian conflict or the Taliban abandoning its goal of establishing an old Islamic order in Afghanistan.
The report has urged the Trump administration for a tougher line against Pakistan, involving both pragmatic engagement and consequences for uncooperative behaviour. It calls for a sharper, clear-eyed US policy approach towards Pakistan.
During the discussion, a South Asia expert, Christine Fair said, Pakistan is obsessed with trying to illegally occupy other's territory.
The report has urged the Trump administration for a tougher line against Pakistan, involving both pragmatic engagement and consequences for uncooperative behaviour. It calls for a sharper, clear-eyed US policy approach towards Pakistan.
During the discussion, a South Asia expert, Christine Fair said, Pakistan is obsessed with trying to illegally occupy other's territory.
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The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this evening to discuss the latest North Korean missile launch. The meeting has been requested by US, Japan and South Korea.
North Korea had launched the missile yesterday, with South Korean military officials saying that it traveled about 500 kilometers before landing in the Sea of Japan.
North Korea had launched the missile yesterday, with South Korean military officials saying that it traveled about 500 kilometers before landing in the Sea of Japan.
North Korea conducted two unauthorized nuclear tests last year and launched nearly two dozen rockets in continuing efforts to expand its nuclear weapons and missile programs.
The Security Council had adopted resolutions, in response to the tests and launches.
The Security Council had adopted resolutions, in response to the tests and launches.
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Silicon Valley-based Indian American IT professionals have expressed concern over new bills on H1B visa being introduced in the US Congress by the Trump administration. They have said, it would adversely affect the community. Over a hundred Indian-American professionals gathered in the Silicon Valley recently to express their concerns on the issues and felt the need to create awareness on this issue among lawmakers and policy makers.
A legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives recently which, among other things, calls for more than doubling the minimum salary of H-1B visa holders to 130,000 dollars. The current H-1B minimum wage is 60,000 dollars. This will make it more difficult for firms to use the program to replace American employees with foreign workers, including from India.
A legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives recently which, among other things, calls for more than doubling the minimum salary of H-1B visa holders to 130,000 dollars. The current H-1B minimum wage is 60,000 dollars. This will make it more difficult for firms to use the program to replace American employees with foreign workers, including from India.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of a record 104 satellites in a single mission on Wednesday. The countdown for the launch is expected to begin late tonight. The satellites will be put into space by ISRO's launch vehicle PSLV-C37 which is scheduled for lift off at 9:28 AM on Wednesday from Sriharikota. We have a report:
"The payloads include India’s Cartosat-2 Series satellite weighing 714 kilogram, which is meant for earth observation. It has a sharp resolution to provide quality earth images to its customers. It will be joined by 103 other payloads, all weighing together 664 kg. Apart from Cartosat-2 Series satellite, two other nano-satellites are from India and the remaining 101 nano-satellites are from foreign customers. Last year, ISRO had launched 20 satellites. The highest number of satellites launched in a single mission is 37 by Russia in 2014. SANJAY MUTTOO FOR NEWS DESK."
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In Cricket, chasing India's target of 459, Bangladesh were 249 for 9 on the final day of the one-off Test at Hyderabad, when reports last came in. Team India need just one wicket to win the match.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh had resumed their second innings at the overnight score of 103 for 3. The spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja continued their magic with the ball as they claimed two quick wickets. Ashwin has bagged 3 wickets and Jadeja 2. Ishant Sharma also has 2 wickets.
Yesterday, India had declared their second innings at 159 for 4, after bundling out Bangladesh for 388.
In the first innings, the hosts had posted a mammoth 687 for 6 declared after opting to bat.
Earlier in the day, Bangladesh had resumed their second innings at the overnight score of 103 for 3. The spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja continued their magic with the ball as they claimed two quick wickets. Ashwin has bagged 3 wickets and Jadeja 2. Ishant Sharma also has 2 wickets.
Yesterday, India had declared their second innings at 159 for 4, after bundling out Bangladesh for 388.
In the first innings, the hosts had posted a mammoth 687 for 6 declared after opting to bat.
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Today is World Radio Day. The day is observed on 13th of February every year to recognise radio as a medium for entertainment, information and the mode for communication. The theme this year is, 'Radio is You', with a call for greater participation of audiences and communities in the policy and planning of radio broadcasting.
In her message, Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, Irina Bokova said, at a time of turbulence, radio provides an enduring platform to bring communities together.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu have extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, his own experience of 'Mann Ki Baat' on All India Radio has connected him with people across India.
Mr Naidu said, Radio's information is undiluted, unpolluted and direct message to the people and that's why the Prime Minister chose Radio for his Mann ki Baat.
In her message, Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO, Irina Bokova said, at a time of turbulence, radio provides an enduring platform to bring communities together.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu have extended their greetings to the nation on the occasion. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, his own experience of 'Mann Ki Baat' on All India Radio has connected him with people across India.
Mr Naidu said, Radio's information is undiluted, unpolluted and direct message to the people and that's why the Prime Minister chose Radio for his Mann ki Baat.
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The News Services Division of All India Radio, in its weekly bilingual live phone-in programme 'PUBLIC SPEAK', will bring you a discussion tonight on 'Mazdoori Bhugtan Mein Pardarshita Aur Shramik Kalyan'. This can be heard on FM Gold Channel and additional frequencies from 9.30 PM.
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