HSBC,SAARC,Mars_orbiter,Bangladesh,Event_manager,Ayodhya, Court_rulings&Blue_Star

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Welcome.

HSBC: Foreign investors had started capital withdrawing as Korea and Taiwanese markets appear more attractive. HSBC had stated that due to positive stance in foreign markets Indian sale power had seen strong position. Korea and Taiwan had seen debit of 150 crore & 100 crore dollars respectively. 760 crore dollars had been invested in Indian markets, which had been 860 core in Korea and 800 crore in Taiwan. Japan and other Asian markets had seen foreign investment of of 2540 crore dollars. As per report, changes became apparent in Indian market by this year when investors felt that reforms could take more time. due to no monetary reforms, Corporate income had been under pressure and expenditure requirement and weak currency had resulted in "Underweight" rating.

It is to note that on May  13, HSBC had changed rating from "Overweight". However, long term market development capability is affected. IMD had predicted weaker monsoon an RBI had not done rate cut as was expected i.e. 50 basis points. Investors sale power had thus lowered.
SAARC: Pakistan is silent over the stated project following which it would have discussions along with other countries. All member countries had reacted positively. Pakistan had stated that it is discussing internally.
After PSLV C23 launch of foreign Satellites, PM, Modi, had asked for better coordination. It is being seen as response to China's program.
Also, release of eight out of ten terrorists involved in attack on Malala had been somehow freed by Pakistan. Foreign affairs committee had stated that it would send message that govt. would not rescue them. It had sought details from Pakistan govt. During April, they had been sentenced for 25 years of imprisonment each.
Mars orbiter: It would be in blackout stage for 15 days from June 8 uptil June 22. Sun would be interfering with communication system between Mars and Earth. MoM would go in autonomous mode and would be self controlled. No command is being sent to it. Due to excess fuel, it's time period had been further extended for a period of six months. 
Bangladesh: India and Bangladesh would have mutual cooperation and continued relations after line of credit worth 12700 crore INR had been granted. It is expected that Tiesta and Feni river water dispute would be sorted out. A total of 22 agreements had also been signed. It includes maritime security and human traficking. Two SEZ wold also be made to reduce trade deficit. 
Event manager: Congress leader, Aiyer, had termed PM, Modi, as event manager in his book. He had criticized Modi in his new book, which would be released this week. As per him, Modi is less of PM and more of Event manager. The govt. had got four years left with reverse counting of good days. It is to note that earlier he had wrote him as "tea vendor" against which BJP had made program titled, "Chai pe Charcha". He had wrote that public dissent had increased during his tenure.
Ayodhya temple: All India Muslim personal law board had made it clear that temple issue would be decided by the Court after VHP & BJP leaders had sought intervention. Board spokesman had stated that a law should be made in this regard but it is not possible as matter is with Supreme Court.
Court rulings:
1. Midday: Spl. MCOCA Court had framed charges upon 10 including Jigna Vora. It is to note that J.Dey was killed by unidentified assailant during 2011 in Mumbai's Powai area by bikers.
2. Sahara: The group had got client who would be acquiring their Bank of China loan, which had been taken for Grosvenor house, Hotel plaza and Hotel Downtown. After technical default, Bank of China had decided to sell the stated hotel. Sahara group had confirmed that talks along with Ruben group is in final stages. Sunday Times had wrote that date refinance deal had been made in 85 crore dollars. It was stated during March that the group is trying to take the stated hotel again. Ruben group is spread from data centre to horse trading business. Earlier, De loitte and Realty consultant, JLL, was engaged for hiring buyers. It is also to note that three directors of the stated group are imprisoned following non-return of investors money.
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M.K.Pachraiya

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The 31st anniversary of Operation Bluestar on Saturday went off peacefully amid tight security arrangements at Amritsar even as SAD (Amritsar) supporters raised pro-Khalistan slogans at the Akal Takht.

Supporters of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), led by former MP Dhian Singh Mand, assembled at Golden Temple and raised 'Khalistan Zindabad' slogans besides brandishing swords.

As many as 25 Sikh youth were detained, police said.

Tight security arrangements were made by Punjab police to prevent any untoward incident. Policemen in civil dress along with SGPC task force were present on premises of the Golden Temple, officials said.

Heavy barricading was done by the SGPC officers around Akal Takht to prevent entry of any suspicious element to disturb peace, police said.

SAD President and former MP Simranjit Singh Mann could not reach Akal Takht because of ill health.

On the occasion, the family members of slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale were honoured by Akal Takht Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Addressing the gathering, Jathedar Akal Takht said, "Sikh community will, all over the world, remember the unhealed wounds of Operation Bluestar."

Memorial made in the memory of those killed during Operation Bluestar in 1984 witnessed sizable footfall of devotees today.

 

Radical Sikh group Dal Khalsa has called for Bandh here in the memory of those killed during the Operation in June 1984 in Punjab.

Security forces in Amritsar and other areas of the state were asked to remain on alert ahead of the anniversary.

Punjab Police personnel conducted a flag march in Amritsar on June 4 in areas leading to the Golden Temple Complex where the Operation Bluestar was undertaken in 1984 to flush out militants.

Punjab Police sources had said that the security personnel in the districts have been asked to remain extra alert in view of the killing of a Sikh youth during protests in Jammu yesterday against the removal of posters of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.- PTI

Nuclear_Energy,China_sea,Court rulings,Govt._bonds,Nepal,

Dear all,
Welcome.
Nuclear Energy: India stood at 13th position in nuclear based electricity production world wide. As per IAEA, nuclear energy is also used to produce electricity. The Power Reactor Information System (PRIS) data suggests that India has 27 reactors inclusive of six under construction. India produces 9,41,413 GW electricity annually out of which 33232 GM is generated from nuclear plants. It is 3.53% of total electricity produced.
India govt. had recently approved two 3400 MW power projects besides other indigenous technology and international cooperation made such nuclear plants.
South-China sea: The dispute in South China sea had intensified with Vietnam deciding to include submarine fleet considering China's construction. It would house Russian missiles and would be first in South-East Asia. SPRI suggests that it had purchased it from Russia. These missiles have striking capability of 300 kms. These are water to surface missile and would have Chinese coastal cities under the range.
It is to note that China had made claims in South China sea region.
Court rulings:
1. MSME Minister of State had been freed of charges while hearing of a petition in regard to his comment on UPA head, Sonia's skin colour.
2. Jama masjid: A PIL seeking inclusion in protected monuments list was heard by Delhi High Court wherein ASI had filed affidavit stating that the then PM had, on Oct.20, 2004, wrote to Imam that directions had been issued to ASI for maintenance. The structure is not protected but it has historical significance and ASI had been doing maintenance since 1956. The next hearing is scheduled on may 6.
Govt. bonds: Central govt. had taken back it's proposal in regard to control of govt. bonds. Public date management had been controlled by RBI and it was discussed as loan disbursement and market activities road map is to be prepared by govt. An agency was suggested during budget presentation for handing over govt. bond regulation to SEBI.
Nepal: It had denied further intake of any foreign rescue teams as already sufficient numbers of teams are present. Nepal officials believe that there are adequate specialists as per United nations coordinator. The airport at Kathmandu faces problem of landing planes.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya
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TOKYO: The Bank of Japan's massive stimulus programme lowered real interest rates by slightly less than 1 percentage point, an estimate by the central bank showed on Friday.

"The actual improvement in economic activity and prices was mostly in line with the mechanism anticipated" by the quantitative and qualitative easing (QQE) programme, the BOJ said in a research note.

The BOJ compiled the estimates on the effect of its stimulus as two years have past since the launch of qqe which aims to accelerate inflation to 2 per cent by flooding markets with cash via aggressive asset purchases.

On Thursday, the BOJ rolled back the timeframe for reaching its 2 percent inflation target but refrained from expanding its stimulus programme, convinced a steady economic recovery will gradually nudge up prices.

 

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Towns and villages near the epicentre of Saturday's earthquake in central Nepal have suffered "almost total devastation", the Red Cross says.

Assessment teams say they have found survivors in a "desperate situation".

Nepal says 6,204 people are known to have died in the 7.8-magnitude quake and 13,932 were injured.

But the fate of thousands more in many remote areas remains unknown and the government has warned that the death toll could rise to more than 10,000.

Although rescue teams from Nepal and the international community are operating in the capital Kathmandu and the surrounding area, landslides and poor weather have hampered efforts to reach isolated districts. Aid is beginning to arrive in some of the worst-affected areas In Kathmandu, hopes of rescuing more trapped survivors are fading and the focus turns to recovering bodies - such as that of 14-year-old Anita's father, who died in a collapsed building. The home ministry says that 20 helicopters carrying relief have landed in the districts of Sindhupalchok, Dolakha, Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha.

But correspondents say that there is a severe shortage of helicopters, and although China is expected to send more, Nepal has appealed to other countries for further aircraft.

On Thursday there was good news in the capital when a 15-year-old boy and a woman in her 20s were pulled from the wreckage of two collapsed buildings in Kathmandu.

But there has been growing anger at the government's response to the disaster, with a number of protests breaking out.

Media caption Large crowds cheered as a teenager emerged from the rubble, as Yogita Limaye report. The home ministry said on Friday that rescue and relief operations in Kathmandu would focus on devastated pockets of the city including the areas around the central bus terminal and around historic monuments - where there is a small chance people remain trapped in several collapsed tall buildings.

Searches will also be conducted for survivors around historic monuments in the ancient towns of Patan and Bhaktapur.

In a statement the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said that Sindhupalchok, north-east of Kathmandu, stood out as one of the worst affected areas.

"One of our teams that returned from Chautara in Sindhupalchok district reported that 90% of the homes are destroyed," said Jagan Chapagain, head of IFRC's Asia Pacific division.

"The hospital has collapsed, and people are digging through the rubble with their hands in the hope that they might find family members who are still alive."

He added: "We can expect the situation to be the same if not worse in many other places where aid has not yet been delivered."

Up to 40,000 homes are believed to have been destroyed in Sindhupalchok, the IFRC said.

The World Health Organization estimated on Thursday that about 1,400 people had been killed there.

Shortages of food and water in the capital have forced thousands of workers to board buses and flee to their home towns and villages.

A lack of buses and the slow distribution of aid have led to clashes between protesters and riot police.

Aid officials say that in the months ahead Nepal faces challenges on numerous fronts in addition to the relief effort, including the reconstruction of collapsed latrines and the removal of the bodies of dead animals.

The UN has also warned of the challenges facing Nepal's farming community, which comprises up to two-thirds of the country's 27 million people.

It says that the quake destroyed seed stocks for the mid-May rice sowing season, as well as grains kept dry in stone storage huts that have now been razed to the ground.

If farmers miss this month's planting season, they will be unable to harvest rice - Nepal's staple food - until late 2016, the UN says.

Malala,Nepal,Court_rulings,Corruption,SEBI/RBI&M27M

Dear all,
Welcome.
Malala: Ten Talibani terrorists who had attacked Nobel prize winner, Malala, had been sentenced for twenty five years. An ATC in Swat district had given the verdict. But it does not include chief suspect. Malala was attacked during Oct.2012 wherein she was shot in head while aboard school bus. TTP had taken responsibility for attacks.
Nepal: The humanitarian grant-in-aid to Nepal is suspected by China. After Chinese aggression in tibet, it is alleged that "Operation Maitri" is being used for violation of Chinese border. Nepal is considered as investment destination by China after PoK where it had invested in rail and road network. Recently during Chinese premiere visit to Pak, a total of 51 agreements had been made, which includes economic corridor linking Gwader to China. China would also have access to India's oil import route.
Intelligence agencies had also alerted that terrorists could enter into Nepal in the aftermath of earthquake. UP adjacent border should have increased vigil. Many sleeping modules are stated to be inside. These try to cross border. 
Presently, China is investing in Nepal linking Lhasa along with Nepal viz. rail and road networks. It is also to note that around 20,000 people who took part in various protests in Tibet during 2008 are residing in Nepal. Nepal's foreign minister had denied any competition in regard to rescue and relief operations.
Court rulings:
1. NJAC: Petitioner, Jethmalani, had argued that corrupt govt. would want corrupt judiciary. He had requested that politicians should not be included in appointment of Judges. The conflict of interest continues amidst them. It is to note that earlier, Chief Justice, had denied taking part in meeting for selection of two eminent persons. It is being heard by Constitutional Bench.
2. Army: Supreme Court had expressed dismay over Army's promotion policy. Defence ministry's counsel had stated that Centre had approved "Command Exit promotion" policy but all vacancies are not yet filled. Justice Bench had asked about exception to it. How could Army fill vacancies on proportionate basis on it's own.
3. Cow meat: Mumbai High Court had denied stay on ban but it had told govt. to not take any strict action either. Under Animal Conservation & Protection Act, cow, ox etc. meat as banned. Three petitions had been filed challenging Act 5(d) & Act 9(a) wherein it was stated that it violates fundamental right of selection of choice food.
4. NGT: It had issued notices to UP, Uttarakhand & PCB to file reply in regard to lessening of pollution in rivers and it's tributaries. A petitioner had claimed that sewage effluent is being discharged in them. The pollution needs to be reduced for which an emergency plan is required.
5. Asaram: Supreme Court had maintained interim bail of Asaram's son, Narayan Sai. He had been granted three week's bail following her mother's surgery. He would be released a week before fixing of operation date. Gujarat Police had opposed it. But he was granted conditional bail. He is accused of hypnotizing people. The apex Court had commented that it is not expected in educated State.
6. Delhi gangrape: It would be heard by three member Constitutional Bench for speedy trial.
Corruption: Central govt. is likely to change Prevention of corruption act 1988. Now, the culprits would be sentenced for a period of seven years. The minimum sentence is increased from six months to three years.
SEBI/RBI: RBI had fined Dena Bank, OBC & Bank of Maharashtra for 1.5 crore each. These banks had failed to follow directions like KYC and Anti-money laundering rules. In future, such compliance is stated to be ensured. The action is taken against complaint lodged by private organisation. Agents had been found to be present while opening bank account. Besides, eight other banks had been warned. These are CBI, BoI, Punjab & Sind Bank, State Bank of Bikaner, UCO Bank, UBI, PNB & Vijaya Banks. All Banks had replied separately. Earlier, a show cause notice had been issued to 11 Banks by RBI.
M27M: ISS bound Russian space cargo plane had got technical glitch after which it is coming back to Earth. It is not predicted when it would touch the earth but after entering atmosphere, it would break into pieces. It was launched successfully but later lost control. 
Also, India had developed liquid propulsion system based Cryogenic engine which would make it self reliant in launching of heavy Satellites. ISRO had successfully tested it.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya

UN/MDG,Foreign_reserves,Land_Act,NBFC&Maoists

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Welcome.

UN/MDG: To attain primary education target by 2015, more than half of the countries had lagged behind. A report issued by UNESCO had stated that although wartorn Afghanistan had progressed in women's education. India, Nepal, Sierra lone, Rwanda and Tanzania had also been praised. Niger, Chad, Pakistan, and Ethiopia are far behind. 52% of countries had been successful in attaining target. Three fourth had lagged behind. During past fifteen years, girls had reached schools. Now, target is kept as to be attained by 2030. Presently, six crore youths are bereft of education. Ten crore childrens do not go to schools. It would require 40 lakh teachers. During 2000, girls averaged to 4% which had reached 87% in 2012 in Afghanistan.
Foreign reserves: Country's foreign capital reserves had been 34300.56 crore dollars. It is INR equivalent of 21,46200 crore INR for the week ending April 3.
Foreign currency reserves had been 31864.27 crore dollars and is equivalent of 1993720 crore INR.
The gold reserves amount to 1903.8 crore dollars lessening by 79.9 crore dollars. It is INR equivalent to 1,19,160 crore INR. The SDR had increased to 402.15 crore dollars equivalent to 25170 crore INR. In IMF, country's reserves increased by 8150 crore INR to 130.34 crore dollars.
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M.K.PachraiyaOriginal_app_mssg(1) Land ActNew Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition moved by a group of NGOs working for farmers challenging the constitutional validity of government s action to re-promulgate the land acquisition ordinance.

According to reports, the apex court is likely to take up the matter on Monday.

The PIL was filed by Delhi Grameen Samaj, Bharatiya Kisan Union, Grameen Sewa Samiti and another NGO alleging that re-promulgation of the ordinance amounted to executive entering the impermissible domain of enacting legislation.

The NGOs told the court that the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Ordinance was first promulgated in December last year.

As a Parliament Session followed, the NDA government should have introduced a bill on the line of the ordinance to amend the land acquisition Act, 2013.

Instead of following the constitutionally dictated procedure, the government decided not to introduce amendment to Land acquisition Act in Parliament when it was in session and immediately after the session repromulgated the ordinance, the PIL said.

This amounted to government violating the constitutional procedures for ordinance promulgation rendering the executive decision unconstitutional.- With PTI inputs

 

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KOLKATA: The Reserve Bank of India plans to bar non-banking finance companies from outsourcing core activities such as internal auditing of accounts or sanctioning of loans; and proposed to bring other outsourced activities within its regulatory ambit.

The regulator said that NBFCs are exposed to risks as they are used outsource various activities from processing loan application to supervision. It has prepared a framework to regulate them and their outsourcing jobs.

"The outsourcing activities are to be brought within regulatory purview to protect the interest of the customers and to ensure that RBI has access to all books, records and information available with service provider," It said in the draft report. "Outsourcing involves several risks which need to be managed," RBI said.

This in step with the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC). It has circulated the draft rules seeking market feedback by May 8. The guidelines are applicable to all NBFCs including core investment companies and primary dealers.

Outsourced financial services typically include applications processing for loan origination and credit card, document processing, marketing and research, supervision of loans, data processing and back office related activities.

"Should an NBFC, in its own judgment, decide to outsource a financial services activity, necessary safeguards for addressing the risks inherent in such outsourcing should be put in place, RBI said.

It has made NBFCs responsible for all the actions of their direct sales agents or recovery agents and the confidentiality of information pertaining to the customers that is available with the service provider. It told NBFCs to prepare a grievance redress mechanism for customers

 

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Seven policemen were killed and 10 injured in an ambush by Maoists in the hilly terrain of Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, one of the worst attacks by the rebels in recent months.

“We lost seven jawans. The encounter took place in the remote interior inhospitable area. The injured jawans are being airlifted to Raipur by chopper for immediate medical attention,” additional director general of police (anti-Maoist operation) RK Vij said.

The condition of two injured policemen was described as critical.

There was no report of casualties among the rebels. Officials said a gun battle broke out when the 61-strong Special Task Force squad was ambushed by about 100 Maoist rebels in the south axis of Dornapal-Chintagufa area, where several ambushes and killings of security personnel have taken place in the past.

The Maoists looted the arms of the dead policemen. “Our operation will continue”, Vij said after the attack, one of the worst in recent months.

Two teams of the Central Reserve Police Force were rushed to the area to assist the police in carrying out cordon-and-search operations.

The dead policemen were identified as Platoon Commander Shankar Rao, Head Constables Rohit Sodhi and Manoj Baghel and Constables Mohan VK, Rajkumar Markam, Kiran Deshmukh and Rajman Tekam.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh has condemned the attack. Sukma is one of the areas hit hardest by Maoist violence in Chhattisgarh.

Fortune_list,Peace_mission,Court_rulings,Nun-gangrape,ISRO&AAP

Dear all,
Welcome.
Fortune list: A list of 50 great leaders had got Indian PM, Modi, amongst 50 top leaders . It also includes Nobel prize winner, K.Satyarthi whereas US President, Obama, is out for the second time. Modi stood at fifth position whilst Satyarthi stood at 28th position. Apple's CEO, cook, topped the list with EU Central bank chief at second and Chinese premiere at third position. A few reasons for Modi are:
1. He had started implementing his ideal manifesto.
2. He is making progress in efforts to make India business friendly.
3. He is against violence against women folks, pro-cleaning and improving countrywide relations e.g. with US & Asian countries.
4. He keeps eye on bureaucracy.
5. Visa procedure is made easier.
6. He had taken national agenda under his control.
The magazine had also stated that he has to improve bureaucracy to make India powerful.
Satyarthi's work didn't get attention due to Malala's achievements during past year. He had led global tirade against child labour for three decades. Besides, Last mile health CEO stood at 34th position, who runs National community program at Liberia.
UN Peace mission: India had stated that it is it's right to be part of decision process as regards peace missions. UNSC is ignoring it as per Army chief. India is amongst the countries providing maximum troops for missions. He was addressing Army chief's conference wherein more than 110 members had participated.
India had taken part in 49 missions and deployed 1,80,000 troops. Around 158 troops had got martyrdom.
Court rulings: 
2G spectrum: Supreme Court had permitted to conclude auction results of spectrum, which had fetched 1.09 lakh crore INR. The apex Court had stated that auction process would continue within it's pending matter wherein Bharti Hexacom ltd. & Reliance telecom. ltd. had challenged notice inviting tender for spectrum auction. Justice Bench had stated that it would amend it's order dated Feb.26 under which auction was permitted from March 4 that it would not be finalized without permission of the Court. All successful bidders would be apprised by the govt. that the final shape of auction would depend upon final court trial results. All parties would be filing affidavits for making their viewpoint clear. The matter is listed for April 16 wherein validity of auction would be considered.
Nun-gangrape: The CID on Friday claimed to have got some specific leads from the two persons arrested in connection with the gang rape of a 71-year-old nun in Nadia district and was planning to question the duo together to speed up the probe.
"We have interrogated both and it was understood that Gopal is a linkman in this case. Salim has already confessed to his involvement in the crime. We have also got specific leads from him which will help us reach the rest of the accused in near future," a top CID officer said.
The CID on Thursday arrested Mohammed Salim Sheikh alias Salim from Mumbai and another Gopal Sarkar from Habra in North 24-Parganas district in West Bengal in the connection with the gang rape of a 71-year-old nun in a convent school in Ranaghat in Nadia district 12 days ago.
"We have got some vital information from Gopal as well which we will not be able to divulge for the sake of our investigation," the officer said. Sources said that the CID was planning to interrogate the duo together to speed up the probe into the two-week-old incident.
"We are also trying to re-construct the incident at the Jesus and Mary Convent School in Ranaghat and we hope to unearth more information during that," they said. Both Sarkar and Salim has been remanded to 14 days of CID custody.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya
Original_app_mssg(1)Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch India's fourth navigation satellite—the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)-1D today.

59.5 hours countdown for the launch began on Friday and is progressing smoothly. ISRO will place the 1,425 kg IRNSS-1D satellite in the orbit with its workhorse launching vehicle PSLV C-27. The launch is scheduled at 5.19 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

Earlier, ISRO chairman AS Kiran Kumar was quoted as saying that the launch of the satellite would help a person on the ground locate his geographical position in the Indian region.

"Once four satellites are up in space, using a receiver on ground you can independently locate yourself, you can determine your position in terms of latitude longitude and height. So this will give us independent geographic positioning system in the country," he had said.

The launch was originally scheduled for March 9, 2015, but was later deferred due to an anomaly found in the telemetry transmitter.

According to reports, IRNSS-1D is the fourth in series of seven satellites, planned by ISRO to put in place the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The first three satellites in the IRNSS series were launched from Sriharikota on July 1, 2013, April 4, 2014 and October 16, 2014 respectively.

(With Agency inputs)

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The Aam Aadmi Party's bitter internal feud exploded at a meeting held near Delhi today where founder members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan were dropped from a key panel in what could be a precursor to their possible exit for challenging chief Arvind Kejriwal.
1. At a resort on the outskirts of Delhi, around 250 AAP leaders voted Mr Yadav, Mr Bhushan and two others, out of the party's National Executive.
2. "It was murder of democracy," said Mr Yadav, alleging that "bouncers" dragged his supporters out of the meeting so that Mr Kejriwal's supporters could prevail.  Mr Bhushan alleged "goondagardi (hooliganism)."
3. AAP rubbished their allegations and said 247 of 311 members who attended the meeting voted to remove the rebels for anti-party activities.
4. Mr Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi, did not vote but left after making an emotional speech.
5. AAP's image has been dented, admitted party leader Ashutosh. The infighting has hit India's newest party just after it took power in Delhi following a record poll victory
6. Sources say the party's disciplinary committee is expected to take a call soon on the future of Mr Yadav and Mr Bhushan, who are only ordinary members now. Mr Yadav is also no longer chief spokesperson of the party and Mr Bhushan, not a part of its disciplinary committee anymore.
7. This morning, Mr Yadav sat on protest outside the meeting venue, alleging that "legitimate members" were not being allowed inside.
8. On Friday, a secretly-taped phone conversation was leaked, in which Mr Kejriwal is heard abusing Mr Bhushan and Mr Yadav and threatening to exit the party with his 67 lawmakers from Delhi. "Any other party would have thrown them out," Mr Kejriwal can be heard saying to a supporter.
9. Mr Yadav and Mr Bhushan claim they are being forced out of the party for demanding more transparency and internal democracy.

AAP,IMFCourt_rulings&Chemical_weapons

Dear all,
Welcome.
AAP: Delhi's Ex-MLA from AAP had been suspended from primary membership after audio sting operation. He had sent legal notice to Vishwas and claimed for defamation, who had called him blackmailer. Other AAP leader had stated that disciplinary committee would decide upon his fate.

However, many other leaders had also termed him likewise. Such person should not be inside the party. On the other hand, he had stated that he had sent audio tape to Vishwas only and not for release before the media.
IMF: Amidst sluggish global economy, IMF chief had stated that India would have growth rate of 7.2% during current fiscal year and by 2019, it's GDP would be more that combined Japan & Germany.

She believes that India should take advantage of youth population as situation is favourable for being chief power.
The policy based reforms and better business environment are incentivized economy. The GDP is estimated to be 7.2% based upon 2011-12 base year and during next year, it could be 7.5% due to which it would become biggest growth rate economy. By 2019, the size would be double of that during 2009. The PPP would render it's GDP double. It would be greater than combined Russia,

Brazil and Indonesia. The global economy had been in crisis since 2008. The crude oil had been incentivized. The global economy rate during the current year would be 3.5% and next year, it would be 3.7%.

Court rulings:
1. Aadhar Card: Supreme Court had commented that it's earlier order should be followed wherein it was stated that those who do not have Aadhar card should not be discriminated. Those without Aadhar card could not be bereft of taking govt. schemes. The final hearing would be on second week of July.
Chemical weapons: Kurdish officials in Iraq had claimed that IS had used chemical weapons (Chlorine) on the Peshmarga fighters. After one of the attacks, soil and cloths were tested. It is to note that the Chemical weapons convention had banned Chlorine gas usage. The Netherlands based institute director had stated that Iraq had not demanded anything due to which such claim could not be confirmed. Kurdish officials had stated that EU accredited lab had tested samples.
Earlier, US Central command had stated that their specialist had died in air attack.

With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya

Modi_govt.,Pak,AAP&Delhi_Gangrape

 

Dear all,
Welcome.
Modi govt.: SriLankan PM had stated that if Indian fishermen folks enter into Indian territorial waters, they could be shot. Actually, PM, Modi is likely to visit on March 13/14. Indian govt. also seems to be taking it seriously as it is an emotional and humanitarian news. Both countries envoy had been working on it.
As per their PM, if anyone breaks open his house, he could be shot. If he is dead, law permits me to do so. It is their territory and they should be permitted to catch fishes. Why do Indian fishermen folks visit there? It is to note that Indian foreign minister had been therein SriLanka on Friday.
Pakistan: It had captivated 46 Indian fishermen folks allegedly to have been entered inside their territory. It is second such incident. Pakistan maritime security agency had stated that they had violated Arabian sea territory. They are held at Karachi police station and would be taken to Court for further action. Earlier, Pakistani agencies had arrested 38 fishermen on Jan. 22, and 61 during past Nov. It is to note that during Feb, Islamabad had released 172 Indian fishermen after phone talks between PMs.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachriya
Original_app_mssg(1) AAP
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi government provided a big relief to the city traders by allowing them to carry forward input tax credit to next financial year and extending the last date of submission of R-9 forms for last three years, up to June 30.

The government’s move comes with an aim to simplify business for the traders in the national capital, an official release said today.

As per the existing provisions, a trader can carry forward the excess tax credit during the same year only. The traders perceive that this restriction curtails their freedom to carry forward the excess tax paid.

Also, due to this restriction many wholesalers would not be able to sell the excess stock to retailers towards the end of the financial year as retailers would not be eligible to carry forward the tax credit to next financial year, the release said.

As per the announcement, now the Finance department has proposed to allow traders to carry forward the excess tax credit to next year to adjust the output tax liability in the next tax period, the official said, adding that to implement this, a note will be tabled in the next cabinet meeting.

The due date for submitting the R9 form has been extended to June 30 from existing March 31, beginning from the financial year 2011-12.

The traders will now be free to submit the said forms, from financial years 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 by June 30, the release added.

 

Original_app_mssg(2) Delhi GangrapeThe government asked YouTube to remove all links to a banned documentary on the 2012 Delhi gang rape on Thursday and served a legal notice to the BBC for broadcasting the film, setting the stage for a showdown with the British media giant.

Tihar jail director general Alok Verma issued the notice to BBC hours before it telecast Leslee Udwin’s India’s Daughter, saying that by airing it, the broadcaster had become liable for legal action.

“No final approval was taken by the BBC for commercial use of the documentary and we are waiting for a response,” a home ministry official said.

The five-page legal notice said Udwin had agreed to not use the film for commercial purposes but sold the rights to the BBC, for which she took no approval from Tihar jail authorities, the official said.

“We see a design here. Udwin left the country before the BBC announced it was bringing forward the broadcast in UK,” added the official.

The ban, however, seemed to have failed with a video of the movie going viral. A communication ministry official said YouTube and its owner, Google, had withdrawn the movie late evening after being asked to do so but several such videos remained available on the website. One raked up over 100,000 views in less than 12 hours.

“Please note that the BBC was never due to broadcast the film in India,  we were only ever due to show the documentary in the UK, which is what we have done,” a BBC spokesperson told HT in London.

“The BBC has only broadcast the documentary and made it available in the UK. We have not uploaded it to YouTube. The independent production company that made the film is currently taking steps to remove illegal uploads,” the broadcaster also said in a statement.

The Centre, meanwhile, scrambled through the day to block circulation of the videos on social media but the uploads — of the 60-minute documentary and shorter excerpts — could still be accessed, even inside the home ministry till late Thursday. A Delhi court had upheld a ban on the film a day before.

Besides YouTube, the videos are available on peer-to-peer torrent networks, virtually impossible for the government to crack down on.

A Google spokeswoman said the firm continued to remove content that was illegal or violated community guidelines, once notified.

“We have been asked by the court to block websites that show the documentary and we have asked all sites not to broadcast it,” said Gulshan Rai, a senior official in the department of electronics and information technology.

Earlier in the day, an upset home minister Rajnath Singh said the BBC should not have telecast the documentary — in which Mukesh Singh, a convict in the gang rape case, blames the victim in an interview to the filmmaker conducted in Tihar jail.

“We requested BBC not to telecast the documentary but it went ahead. If conditions have been violated, there will be appropriate action,” he said.

The BBC brought forward the date of telecast to 3.30 am (IST) Thursday from the original date of March 8.

“We do not feel the film could ever be construed as derogatory to women or an affront to their dignity,” said BBC Television director Danny Cohen. The broadcaster repeated that it had no plans to telecast the film in India.

The government’s strong response also raised eyebrows with a senior IPS official saying Delhi Police went overboard by registering an FIR. The ban was also criticised by the Congress, saying it was disappointed at the slowness of the government’s response.

Govt banned documentary anticipating rerun of 2012 protests

The government went overboard to ban the telecast of the BBC documentary ‘India’s Daughter’ due to fears of triggering street protests similar to those witnessed after the brutal gangrape of December 2012.

“In case the interview is telecasted (sic), it may lead to widespread public outcry and serious law and order problems as happened in the aftermath of the gangrape case,” Delhi Police — that works under the home ministry — told a Delhi Court on Tuesday.

The Delhi Police had asked for directions to the information and broadcasting ministry and the IT ministry to prohibit the telecast of the documentary on television and the Internet.

The cyber crime cell conceded in its application that it had not seen the documentary but was moving court on the basis of excerpts of the interview that had been published.

Inspector Parveen Kumar went to the extent to argue that the highly offensive excerpts “had already created a situation of tension and fear amongst women in society”.
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BRICS,Land_acquisition_bill, Court_rulings,PEB_scam,Make_in_India&UNSC

Dear all,
Welcome.
BRICS: It is approved by the Cabinet. After agreements and proposal for new development bank, it is transformed into reality. It would help in infrastructure and development projects.
BRICS is assisted efforts by Brazil, Russia, India, China, & S.Africa. Presently, India invests a sizable portion in infrastructue sector. BRICS would be providing funds after which it could be diverted in other sectors. It would be helpful during payment crisis. Instead of going to Asian development Bank, it could be approached.

Land acquisition bill: Amidst opposition by political parties, Congress party had called for "Land return movement" against Modi govt. wherein one bollywood film actor turned politician had abused him stating that he wears suit of 4 crore. It is farmer whose son gets shot at border. It is to note that earlier, too, he had safeguarded UPA govt. poverty line definition by stating that he eats very well in five INR in Mumbai & MP.
Congress Gen.Secretary had stated that NDA govt. is backstabbing farmers. Promises to farmers are not fulfilled. Public had to decide whom to choose industrialists or poor farmers. Land acquisition should be done in democratic way. Also, many Congress leaders like Personal secretary, Ex-Rural minister etc. had stated BJP to be not worthy of trust. The movement would spread from Jantar Mantar.
LJP leader had raised objection stating that if suitable changes are made, they could make farmers agree like land owner son should get a job.
Kisan Union had given ultimatum to Haryana and Central govt. to implement Swaminathan commission report or else Peepli Panchayat would have protest.
Shiv Sena and Shetkari sangathan had criticized the bill stating that no law against farmers shall be supported to bulldoze farmers. The govt. must communicate upto bottom level that no harm is being done to farmers. If govt. is unsuccessful, it could have political damage to parties. SAD, LJP, RLD, SP had also alerted govt. and suggested to have communication along with protesters.
Court rulings:
1. Abu Salem: In matter related to murder of Builder, Jain, mafia don had been sentenced for life time imprisonment after being convicted by Spl. TADA court. besides his driver and another builder. After arrest by interpol during 2002, he was extradited from Portugal during 2005. He is also held guilty in death of Gulshan kumar and Mumbai '93 blast. He could not be hanged.
2. Censor board: Censor board had objected to slang language in NH10 film. If no agreement is reached, film release could be delayed by more than a week.
3. IPL: Supreme Court had taken stricter stand against BCCI chief stating that he would not be eligible to contest elections further. Only suspicion prevails in regard to supporting sonin law in fixing cases. Also, his interests had been in amendment of rule 6.2.4, which is termed illegal. It is unsafe to amend rules by BCCI depending upon situation. Also, there had been conflict of interest. 
PEB scam: MP governor had resigned after FIR being lodged by STF against him. He had been charged of forcing passing of three Forest guards illegally. Case had been registered against Prevention of corruption act. During 2013 exam, including 87 applicants, 101 accused are made.   
Make in India: Reliance group had stepped in Aerospace manufacturing sector. It is likely to increase market upto 10000 crore dollars after FDI being raised to 49%.
Reliance had formed three subsidiaries under Infrastructure. It would provide ambience after increased FDI in defence sector. RDA would have partnership in Utility helicopters program. 
UNSC: US President, Obama, had supported India's permanent membership in UN Security council. US President believes that council should be expanded with India's presence permanently.
It is to note that during his trip to India, he had supported India's claim. Besides, China had also supported.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya

Vadra-DLF_deal,SMAP,FAQ-nuke_deal&Miranch

Dear all,
Welcome.
Vadra-DLF deal: UPA chairperson's son-in-law co. had made land deal with DLF, which had been subject matter of criticism. It had intensified with important documents being found missing. The govt. had ordered an preliminary enquiry into it and FIR is stated to be filed later. Haryana CM had told that a committee is formed for investigation. It is being searched as to who could be responsible for missing such documents? CIO had issued an affidavit in which it is told that all investigation would be done as per law.
A letter to Chief Information Officer had mentioned that on Oct.19, 2012, three member investigation team was constituted from which noting made by related official had been removed. Khemka had sought noting through RTI after which it had been revealed. He had demanded an FIR against those corrupt officials.
SMAP: Soil moisture active passive is the Satellite, which would help in predicting famine severity. It would also help determine making soil more fertile so that adequate crop yield could be made.
The Water and Carbon cycle had been studied by Scientists at NASA who had stated that if soil moisture is known, maximum crop yield could be obtained. SMP satellite would help estimate about intensity of drought and it's previous estimation would help the farmers.
However, Scientists and resources managers could also have sensitive equipments on land. But it would help in only few places. Besides, it would not be possible in difficult accessible places like Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The Satellite SMAP would provide local data related to agriculture to meet their requirements. Two microwave equipments would help study 5 cm layers of earth's crust. It would map the areas at every nine kms distance range. Two three days would be required to prepare complete map. The map would be having high resolution. The estimation would be done every year upto March.
But in India & middle east many times irrigation is being done with underground water pump. As there is no formula for underground water, irrigation in India depends upon monsoon and river water.
With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya
Original_app_mssg(1) FAQ
Foreign suppliers of atomic reactors to India cannot be sued for the damages by victims of a nuclear accident but can be held liable by the operator who has the right of recourse, government said on Sunday releasing details of the understanding reached with the US recently.

In a seven-page 'frequently asked questions' dealing with contentious issues including liability, compensation and right of recourse in case of nuclear mishap, the External Affairs Ministry said the understanding on the policy hurdles were reached after three rounds of discussions between the Indo-US Nuclear Contact Group, which met last in London, just three days before President Barack Obama arrived here on January 25.

"Based on these discussions, an understanding was reached with the US on the two outstanding issues on civil nuclear cooperation, which was confirmed by the leaders (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Obama) on January 25, 2015," the ministry said.

 On maximum amount of liability, the ministry said that in respect of each nuclear incident there shall be the rupee equivalent of 300 million Special Drawing Rights.
Asserting that the country's Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages (CLND) Act "channels all legal liability for nuclear damage exclusively to the operator", the MEA said, "concerns" over the broad scope of Section 46, pertaining to possible actions under other laws, have been raised by suppliers, both domestic and foreign and clarified that this section "does not provide a basis for bringing claims for compensation for nuclear damage under other Acts."

The ministry further said this Section applies exclusively to the operator and does not extend to the supplier was confirmed by the Parliamentary debates at the time of the adoption of the CLND Act.

"It may be noted that the CLND Bill was adopted by a vote. During the course of the vote on various clauses of the Bill, in the Rajya Sabha two amendments were moved for clause 46 that finally became Section 46 of the CLND Act that inter-alia sought to include suppliers in this provision. Both those amendments were negatived. A provision that was expressly excluded from the statute cannot be read into the statute by interpretation," it said.

"At the same time it does not create the grounds for victims to move foreign courts. In fact that would be against the basic intent of the law to provide a domestic legal framework for victims of nuclear damage to seek compensation.

The fact that a specific amendment to introduce the jurisdiction of foreign courts was negatived during the adoption of the CLND Bill buttresses this interpretation," it further added.

The ministry also rejected suggestions that there was no 'right of recourse' for an operator against foreign suppliers, saying the Section 17 of CLND provides right of recourse.

"While it provides a substantive right to the operator, it is not a mandatory but an enabling provision" which can be included in the contract between the operator and the supplier for having a risk sharing mechanism.

"As a matter of policy, NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.), which is a public sector undertaking, would insist that the nuclear supply contracts contain provisions that provide for a right of recourse consistent with CLND Rules of 2011," MEA said.

Justifying setting up of the insurance pool of Rs 1,500 crores, the ministry said there were about 26 insurance pools operating around the world in countries such as France, Russia, South Africa and the US.

The India Nuclear Insurance Pool has been instituted to facilitate negotiations between the operator and the supplier concerning a right of recourse by providing a source of funds through a market based mechanism to compensate third parties for nuclear damage. It would enable the suppliers to seek insurance to cover the risk of invocation of recourse against them.

"The Pool envisages three types of policies, including a special suppliers' contingency policy for suppliers other than turn key suppliers. Operators and suppliers instead of seeing each other as litigating adversaries will see each other as partners managing a risk together. This is as important for Indian suppliers as it is for US or other suppliers," MEA said.

An international workshop will be held in New Delhi to exchange information on international experience with the insurance pools. The government also rejected the contention that all the financial burden of the compensation was passed to the tax payer, saying, "It should be understood that there is no extra burden on the taxpayer or the Government."

The CLND Act already requires NPCIL (Operator) to maintain a financial security to cover its maximum liability for civil nuclear damage (Rs 1500 crores), the MEA said, adding currently, it takes out a bank guarantee for this amount against which it pays an annual fee.

With the India Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP), a market based international best practice will be followed and the NPCIL will take out insurance under the Pool for the same amount and just as it pays an annual fee now it will pay an annual insurance premium to the Pool, it added. The government will make available Rs 750 crores to the Insurance Pool for the first few years till the insurance companies are able to maintain it on their own.

On maximum amount of liability, the ministry said that in respect of each nuclear incident there shall be the rupee equivalent of 300 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

"As the current value of 1 SDR is about Rs 87, three hundred million SDRs are equivalent to about Rs 2,610 crores. Section 6(2) of the Act lays down that the operator's maximum liability shall be Rs 1,500 crore. In case the total liability exceeds Rs 1,500 crores, as per the CLND Act, this gap of Rs 1,110 crores will be bridged by the Central Government. Beyond Rs 2610 crores, India will be able to access international funds under the CSC once it is a party to that Convention," it noted.

With India committed to ratify the international Convention of Supplementary Compensation (CSC) for nuclear damage at the earliest, India will be able to access international funds under it also.

Country's liability law also provides that the Central Government may establish a "Nuclear Liability Fund" by charging such amount of levy from the operators, in such manner, as may be prescribed. The move may result in a nominal increase of 2 to 5 paise per electricity unit to the consumer, according to sources.

"The constitution of a Nuclear Liability Fund has been under consideration for some time. Such a Fund is proposed to be built up over 10 years by levying a small charge on the operators based on the power generated from existing and new nuclear plants. This is not expected to affect the consumer's interests," the ministry said.

The ministry also ruled out any question of possible enhancement of the amount of compensation in the Act in future and its effect on recourse against suppliers with respect to existing contracts, saying there was well established jurisprudence that a change in law cannot alter the terms of an existing contract made under the then extant law.

"A retrospective law which affects the substantive vested rights of a Party under a contract would not be sustainable in a court of law," it added.

The MEA paper came in the backdrop of suggestion by various commentators that government had conceded the interests of tax payers to break the seven-year-old logjam in the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Original_app_mssg(2) Miranch
MUMBAI: Sahara is taking legal action against US-based Mirach Capital Group after the collapse of talks between the two, intended to raise funds to pay the $1.6 billion bail of Sahara's jailed boss Subrata Roy.

The talks involved a loan by Mirach secured against some of Sahara's properties including New York's Plaza hotel, but they collapsed acrimoniously.

Sahara said it had found out that a bank letter underpinning was forged, after Reuters reported evidence that Saransh Sharma, the California man who was leading the deal through Mirach, didn't have the money to pull it off.

Sahara said in a statement on Thursday it was initiating civil and criminal legal action in India and the United States for "gross criminal conduct" by Mirach and its officials.

Mirach said it was preparing its own legal action against Sahara and a statement would be released later. It has rejected Sahara's allegation it forged the bank letter and has accused Sahara of trying to "discredit and smear" its reputation.

Roy has been held in a New Delhi jail since March on contempt charges after he failed to comply with a court order to repay investors in a bond scheme that was later ruled to be illegal.

The bail money, the largest ever in India, reflects the scale of the illegal bond scheme. The
court has said investors need to be repaid as much as $7 billion including accrued interest.

In an email sent on Wednesday to Sahara and some lawyers involved in the case, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, Mirach's Sharma said though the refinancing deal talks had been called off, the Supreme Court should allow it to buy the properties.

Mirach asserted it wanted to bring a "swift resolution" in favour of Sahara's creditors, adding it had access to funds for the acquisition.

But Sahara said on Thursday it had discovered Mirach did not have its own funds and was trying to build a consortium to jointly finance the acquisition of its overseas hotels.

"As such, the financial capabilities of MCG (Mirach Capital Group) and Mr. Sharma are doubtful," it said.
ANOTHER DEAL

Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Sahara to submit a fresh plan for raising funds, which will be used to repay Sahara investors. Sahara said it was working on another deal with the aim of complying with that court order soon.

Since Roy's imprisonment, Sahara has been trying to raise cash against its properties in India and overseas, but on Wednesday, officials at the stock market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, raised questions about the group's ownership of some properties in India.

In a statement, Sahara said it had legal documents to prove the ownership of all its real estate assets. "We are sure and confident of our title and SEBI's statement does not matter when the document itself speaks of clear title," the company added.

SEBI took Sahara to the Supreme Court to seek compensation for the millions of investors the regulator says were burnt in an illegal bond scheme sold by the group.

Popularity_list,Pollution,Tehri_dam&Cancer day

Dear all,
Welcome. Today is World Cancer day.
Popularity list: At a recent poll for most popular persons, Indian PM, Modi, stood at fifth position. Bill Gates stood at first position followed by US Prez. Obama & with Chinese premiere, Xinping at third position. Actor Jackie Chan stood at fourth position. It was followed by Pope Francis, Dalai Lama, Jack Ma, Stephen Hawking & David Beckam.
The list of women had Angelina Jolie at first followed by Malala at second followed by Hillary Clinton at third position. British queen, Elizabeth II stood fourth followed by Michelle Obama followed by Celin Dion. It was followed by Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Aang San Su kyi & Angela merkel.
Pollution: Despite developments, Chinese environment is not as per standards but improvement as compared to previous year is seen.
As per Environ.ministry, out of 74 a mere eight had met standards. During 2013, Henan provinces situated Hacau, Lhasa, and Jhaushan were worth living. During past years, others included in the list are Shenxen, Haixhau, Xuhai, Fuxau, and Kunming cities.
Out of 10 most polluted cities, seven are located in Industrial Stte of Hebei. It is neighbouring Beijing. During 2014, Beijing-hebei-Tianxin region had PM 2.5 standard as 93 microgram per cu.m, which is 2.5 times set standard. The fog and other dangers posed due to polution had resulted in China declaring war against pollution during past year. As per new policy, it is expected that environment would be normal by 2030.
Tehri dam: The much opposed Tehri dam by many environmentalist is in last phase of construction at Bhagirathi river. During 2012, 200 MW power generation was started which had now become 400 MW. But it is leaking. The project director had stated that grating work at inside dam is to be done after which it would stop.
Earlier during 2012, a tunnel was covered by due to hill slide during 2010. It is stated to be leaking at that point also.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya
Original_app_mssg(1) Cancer day
The 'C-word', usually refers to cancer is very scary, but the scenario could be more scary if you or any of your loved one is being diagnosed with the disease.

But, the fact is that most cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes, early detection and treatment.

These include- a healthy diet, exercise, good sleep, avoiding tobacco products, etc. Remember, the lifestyle choices that you make everyday, no matter how small they are, can create a big difference in your life.

However, delaying the treatment can worsen the condition thereby resulting in cancer deaths.

To raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment, World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4 every year.

The theme for this year is - “Not Beyond Us”, that highlights the fact that there are many practical things that can be done as individuals and as communities to reduce the burden of cancer.

Below are a few tips to steer clear of cancer:

Eat a healthy diet: The food you eat plays a vital role in your well-being. A person's cancer risk can be reduced by eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. Limit your fat intake, especially those from animal sources. Non-vegetarians should limit their consumption of red meats. Also, intake of salty foods and food processed with salt should be taken in moderation.

Avoid tobacco: Tobacco in any form is injurious to health. Any amount of tobacco and its products that you take increases the risk of developing cancer. While smoking has been linked to cancer of the lungs, bladder, cervix and kidneys; chewing tobacco causes oral and pancreatic cancer.

Limit alcohol: If you drink, set moderate drinking limits. Studies suggest two drinks for men and one drink for women daily should be the limit.

Also, a recent study has claimed that drinking a small glass of wine a day may give you a better chance of avoiding heart failure than those who don't drink at all.

Exercise: Being physically active for 30 minutes daily can decrease your cancer risk. Daily exercise will also help maintain an ideal weight which might lower your risk of developing certain types of cancer such as- breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and kidney cancer.

Sun protection: Always use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever you step out in the sun. prolong exposure to sun can cause skin cancer, which is one of the most common kinds of cancer. While sunscreen alone is not enough to prevent skin cancer, it is also one of the most preventable cancers just by following a few tips like:

Avoiding mid-day sun, avoiding tanning beds, covering exposed ares with clothes, examining your skin every month.

Regular medical care: Getting regular medical care can reduce your risk of developing cancer. Research has shown that screening for cervical, colorectal and breast cancers can help treat them before turning cancerous.

Also, vaccines like human papillomavirus (HPV) and Hepatitis B can help reduce cancer risk. 

Anna_Hazare,Anti-Sikh_riots,MAO&Nithari_verdict

Dear all,
Welcome.
Anna Hazare: BJP's Ex-leader, Govindacharya, had met socialist & crusader against corruption, Anna Hazare, assuring that he is with him as regards corruption. AAP's founder member, Yadav, had also assured him.
Anna had stated that Modi govt. had been unable to fulfil promises of bringing back blackmoney. six months time frame had been given for it. Further, Govindacharya had requested Anna to be with him in regard to land acquisition bill.
Anti-Sikh riots: Modi govt. could constitute SIT for investigation of 1984 riots. It would investigate those case matters that had either been closed or had not come before the Courts. Decision could be made after the Delhi State elections. Justice Mathur's report would be made as basis for it.
MAO: Multi agency operation centres would be opened in 83 districts facing naxalite problems. They would be equipped along with high tech techniques. Troops would be adequately trained about warfare. Police personnel could be using sophisticated instruments.
With regards,

M.K.Pachraiya
Original_app_mssg(1) Nithari verdict
Allahabad: The death sentence of Surender Koli, convicted in 2006 Nithari serial killings case, was on Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment by the Allahabad High Court on the ground of "inordinate delay" in deciding his mercy petition.

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PKS Baghel held that execution of Koli's death sentence would be "unconstitutional in view of the inordinate delay" in deciding his mercy petition.

The order came on a Public Interest Litigation filed by NGO People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) which contended that the period elapsed in disposal of Koli's mercy petition was "3 years and 3 months" and, as such, execution of death sentence would be in violation of the Right to Life granted in Article 21 of the Constitution.

A petition filed later by Koli himself, challenging the death sentence on the same ground as the one stated in the PIL, has also been clubbed with it.

The death sentence was awarded to him by a special CBI court at Ghaziabad on February 13, 2009.

The PIL was filed on October 31 last year, three days after the Supreme Court rejected Koli's recall application.

The death warrant issued by the trial court on September 2 had fixed September 12 as the date of hanging, though its execution was stayed in view of the apex court's decision to hear the recall application.

Rejection of the recall application had cleared the decks for execution of the death sentence, but it was stayed by the High Court on October 31 when it decided to hear the PIL.

After his appeal against the trial court order was turned down by High Court on September 11, 2009 while co-accused and his employer Moninder Singh Pandher was acquitted, Koli filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging his conviction which was dismissed on February 15, 2011.

Koli, thereafter filed his mercy petition before the Governor of Uttar Pradesh on May 7, 2011, which was rejected 23 months later, on April 2, 2013.

The mercy petition was thereafter forwarded to the Union Home Ministry on July 19, 2013 and it was turned down by the President on July 20, 2014.
The court had agreed to hear the PIL disagreeing with the Centre's preliminary objection that "the convict (Koli) had not filed apetition (at the time of filing of the PIL) challenging the rejection
of his mercy petition".

"The proceeding which has been instituted before this court is not in the nature of an appeal on merits against the order of conviction."

"The petition seeks to question the constitutionality of the execution of the sentence of death in the present case, on the ground of a delay on the part of constitutional authorities in disposing of the mercy petitions," the court had said.

Pandher and his domestic help Koli were arrested on December 29, 2006, after the police recovered skeletons and other belongings of missing girls from the drain outside his house in Noida on the outskirts of the national capital.

Koli had allegedly killed several girls, chopping their bodies to pieces before throwing them in the backyard and in the drain.

Ship_accident,Mars&Networth

Dear all,
Welcome.
Ship accident: A boat submerged in Yangtse river thereby causing death of 22 people at Eastern province, Xiangsu. It is to note that eight foreigners had been along with 25 passengers. Three people had been rescued. One Indian PIO from Singapore, four Indonesians and one each from Malaysia and Japan had boarded it. The boat was 30 metres long and 368 tonnes by weight. It was constructed by Anhai Bengbu Shenzau machinery company limited. It's route was not provided to officials.    
Mars: A research on Mars atmosphere had revealed that red planet has got situation wherein human species would start dying within 68 days. The level of oxygen would start getting reduced. New techniques would be needed. MIT scientists had analysed data of Mars1 by which the company wants to make planet inhabited by 2024. Initially, two lakh applications had been received but around 1,000 people were shortlisted. Around 24 people would be finally selected for the mission. The  realty show is expected to fetch some returns. It is to note that Dec.28 was celebrated as "Red Planet" day.
The mars atmosphere and human technology could render mission unsuccessful. After analysing oxygen, food and techniques, the 35 pages report mentions that the space crew members could die within a period of 68 days. The plants would produce insufficient quantity of oxygen. It is to note that the red planet is situated at a distance of 5.5 lakh crore kms and takes roughly 7-8 months to reach there.
Also, it is learnt that Opportunity rover is getting resetted upon it's own. It has traversed approx. 40 kms on Mars.
With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya
Original_app_mssg(1) Networth
The Reserve Bank today changed the definition of "networth" for entities authorised under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

"To have uniformity and clarity in respect of the computation of networth for an entity authorised under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, it is advised that networth will consist of paid-up equity capital, free reserves, balance in share premium account and capital reserves representing surplus arising out of sale proceeds of assets," RBI said in a notification.

However, the networth would not have reserves created by revaluation of assets adjusted for accumulated loss balance, book value of intangible assets and deferred revenue expenditure, if any, it said.

The new definition would apply for the purpose of all approvals under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

Under the Act, an entity operating a payment system within the country has to obtain authorisation from RBI. The RBI has from time to time issued guidelines in respect of the eligibility criteria for authorisation of payment system operators, including PPI issuers, overseas principals for money transfer service scheme and card network operators, among others.

These entities have to comply with the requirements of minimum paid-up capital and net-worth, as applicable.

Sw.Vivekananada_anniv.

Dear all,

Welcome & pl. read on app. mssg.
Every year since 1985, the Government of India observes 12th January, the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day. To quote from the Government of India’s Communication, "it was felt that the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth."

India is one of the youngest nations in the world, with about 65 percent population under 35 years of age.    It is expected that by the year 2020, the population of India would have a median age of 28 years only as against 38 years for US, 42 years for China and 48 years for Japan. The youth are indeed the most dynamic and vibrant segment of the population in any country.

Swami Vivekananda once said, "Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourselves weak, weak you will be; if you think yourselves strong, strong you will be."

He also said, "See for the highest, aim at that highest, and you shall reach the highest."

His message was simple yet powerful. Vivekananda conveyed his ideas directly to the people, especially to the youth. His message broke through the shackles of caste and creed and spoke of a language of universal brotherhood. What he said captures the great importance of his ideas and ideals among the youth in our country today. He personified the eternal energy of the youth and their restless quest for truth. It is entirely fitting that 12th January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, is observed as National Youth Day to rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot and son of India.

But how to make youth realise  the relevance of Swami Vivekananda in these exciting and challenging times, when on the one hand people and nations are engaged in the noble task of developing the personality and leadership qualities of the youth by involving them in various nation–building activities, while on the other hand there are challenges of hunger, poverty, unemployment, corruption and terrorism.

Among the various ways which Swami Vivekananda suggested to rebuild the Indian society, Education was the primary means for empowering the people. He once said, "The education which does not help the common mass of people to equip themselves for the struggle for life, which does not bring out strength of character, a spirit of philanthropy, and the courage of a lion – is it worth the name? Real education is that which enables one to stand on one’s own legs." For him, education meant secular learning that built character and instilled human values in students.

The Government of India while commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda sanctioned a "Value Education Project" of the Ramakrishna Mission (an organisation established by Swami Vivekananda which is widely recognized for its commendable work in the areas of value based education, culture, health, women’s empowerment, youth and tribal welfare and relief and rehabilitation), to help to inculcate in children a moral compass and a value system against the tide of commercialism and consumerism that is sweeping our societies.

It also gave an endowment of US$ 1.5 million to the University of Chicago, for establishing the Swami Vivekananda Chair to focus on Vivekananda, through lectures, seminars and suitable related academic activities on Indian Culture and Indian Studies. The Chair will be held by each scholar for a period of two years.  The University of Chicago will also facilitate exchange of research scholars between the University of Chicago and the Government of India. This permanent endowment will help spread the message of harmony of religions, understanding between nations and the spiritual oneness of humanity, which Swami Vivekananda worked for.

According to Swami Vivekananda, "Teach yourselves, teach everyone his real nature, call upon the sleeping soul and see how it awakes. Power will come, glory will come, goodness will come, purity will come, and everything that is excellent will come when this sleeping soul is roused to self–conscious activity."

The Government is also making efforts to convert teachings of Swami Vivekananda into practice in the current context.  To meet the need and aspirations of more than a billion people is not an easy task unless some integrated action is taken in areas where the country has a core competence. Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, Reliable and Quality Electric power, Surface transport and Infrastructure for all parts of the country, Information and Communication Technology and Strategic sector are the areas closely inter–related and if the work on these areas for an integrated action start in the right earnest it will lead to food, economic and national security of India.

The Government has embarked on the mission of building a united, strong and modern India to fulfil the vision of the great thinkers like Vivekananda. "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat", following the principle of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas". These  are not merely slogans but a commitment to the people particularly to youth to take the nation to new heights. A number of path–breaking initiatives have been introduced recently. ’Make in India’ campaign has been launched to develop India as a global manufacturing hub. ’Digital India’ initiative seeks to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. ’Skill India’ is being launched to impart necessary skills to prepare Indians for the opportunities in Indian Economy as also the opportunities abroad. A number of initiatives, including Smart Cities Project, have been launched for developing infrastructure. In all these ’Swachh Bharat Mission’ and ’Clean Ganga’ Mission have been launched for building a clean and green India.

All these initiatives of the Government require active involvement and support of youth as they are the major stakeholders of future of this country. Skill development and Entrepreneurship is the flagship programme to put India on the road to become developed nation. Government is making all efforts to invest hugely in youth of the country because it is necessary in the ambitious task of building a modern and prosperous India. And as Swami Vivekananda once exhorted, "Arise! Awake! And stop not till the goal is reached", let us all unite and work for the country with Purity, patience, and perseverance as the Swami felt long ago that these three are essentials to success.

With regards,

 

M.K.Pachraiya