TN to SC: Review Rajiv killers’ clemency
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu Government has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgement in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case in which it was ruled that the Centre has "primacy" over States' right to grant remission. The petition sought review of the apex court's verdict in December last year virtually overturning the State government's clemency decision. A five-judge bench had said the State governments must secure "concurrence" of the Union government before freeing convicts in certain cases.
VK Singh meets Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh met Myanmar's Foreign Minister and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi in Vientianne on July 26 on the sidelines of the various ASEAN related meetings. MEA spokesperson said Aung San Suu Kyi enquired about EAM's health as the two leaders discussed India's assistance to Myanmar in various areas including the Kaladan Multimodal Project and the Asian Trilateral highway.
sushma to attend Mother Teresa’s canonisation
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will lead the Indian delegation that would attend the canonisation ceremony of Mother Teresa in the Vatican City on September 4. "In view of the importance we attach to canonisation of Mother Teresa, Government of India's delegation will be led by the External Affairs Minister. The composition of the delegation is presently being finalised," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said. It is believed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee too will be travelling to the Vatican. Kejriwal had worked with Mother Teresa's before joining IRS.
NGT slams Petro Min over delay of report
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday slammed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas over the delay in submitting analysis report on adulteration of petrol and diesel, directing it to submit its report on the issue within four weeks. The directions came while hearing a plea, seeking directions to inspect the fuel quality at petrol pumps across the country, especially in cities facing acute air pollution. The petitioner had contended that fuel adulteration increases the emission of total hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter and thus adds to air pollution.