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.