Troops head home as operation yemen ends
New Delhi: As India announced closing down of its embassy in Yemen, Indian Navy have left for home. Around 450 nationals were rescued on Friday, including the body of a national injured in firing. About 200 Indians were aboard INS Tarkash from Aden. An Egyptian woman, Alyaa Gaber Mohamed who was among foreign nationals, evacuated by India from Yemen, has lauded Indian Army for rescuing her. Praising Indian soldiers, said it was only because of their efforts that she was alive.
Juvenile Justice Board under SC scanner
New Delhi: The functioning of Juvenile Justice Boards across the country came under scrutiny of the SC which on Friday sought complete details on the pendency of cases, frequency of its sittings, vacancy of posts and other related issues. The court also stressed on the issue of methodology of training imparted to legal aid lawyers, saying the absence of this should invite the National legal Services Authority to rise to the occasion.
Sc rejects plea against pci chief
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition by advocate Prashant Bhushan to remove Press Council of India Chairman Justice CK Prasad and lodge FIR against him for allegedly passing orders in a civil appeal inappropriately during his tenure as a SC judge. Senior advocate Shanti Bhushan alleged that a private firm benefitted from the out-of-turn orders raising fingers on Prasad’s misdemeanor.
film on bangladeshi infiltration in assam
New Delhi: A documentary — Assam, The Silent Genocide — depicting the effects of infiltration from Bangladesh into Assam and its impact on the nation, was released here on Friday by Chief Election Commissioner HS Brahma.