Panel rejects govt’s pointers on juveniles
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee on Wednesday rejected the Government's proposal to try as adults juveniles between 16 and 18 years involved in heinous cases such as rape, saying the move is “in conflict with law” and should be “reviewed”.
Govt: 99 NRIs suffer terror incidents
New Delhi: About 99 NRIs have become victims of terrorist incidents across the world including those in Iraq during the last three years, Government informed the lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply to the lok Sabha, Minister of State for Overseas Indian Affairs Gen VK Singh (Retd) said that as per the data submitted by the Indian missions abroad, 86 NRIs in Iraq, 10 NRIs in Kenya and three in Yemen have become victims of terrorist activities during the last three years.
27 satellites in country operational
New Delhi: As many as 27 satellites, including 11 which facilitate the communication network in the country, are currently operational and one more is to be launched next month, lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Centre clears air on visa denial to bishops
New Delhi: The Government said no visa was denied to two Catholic bishops of the Vatican for attending the bishops conference in Bengaluru. It clarified that visa was denied to them as their applications were incomplete and they failed to submit the required documents, including conference clearances from Indian authorities concerned. MoS for External Affairs Gen VK Singh (retd) told the lok Sabha that the Mission had again requested for the required documents which were, however, not provided.
No plan to abolish Article 370, RS told
New Delhi: There is no proposal under consideration of the Government “to delete” Article 370 of the Constitution, which gives special status to Jammu & Kashmir, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said Article 370 was made in the Indian Constitution for continuance of the State of Jammu & Kashmir with the Union of India on the basis of Instrument of Accession.
Sonia congratulates Advani on anniversary
New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi congratulated lK Advani on his 50th wedding anniversary, saying it was also a “special day” for her as it was on this day 47 years ago that she got married to Rajiv Gandhi. In a letter to the BJP veteran, Sonia sent warm felicitations to the couple.
Over 31,000 NGOs put on notice for tax due
New Delhi: More than 31,000 NGOs were served notices by the Government for not filing annual returns on their foreign contribution, Rajya Sabha was told on Wednesday. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that in 2011-12, notices were sent to 21,493 associations which were found to have not submitted annual return under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010 for the years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09. In 2014, notices were issued to 10,343 associations which had not filed annual returns for 2009-10 to 2011-12.
Centre vows to fight for J&K students
New Delhi: The Centre is exploring various options to bring to book those who have played fraud with several hundred students from Jammu & Kashmir studying in various States under Prime Minister's special scholarship scheme, the lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Responding to the issue raised by Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) in the Zero Hour, HRD Minister Smriti Irani said the students were “misled” about the scheme by certain NGOs and individuals in certain states.
Pak visit: Foreign secy meets home secy
New Delhi: Ahead of his visit to Pakistan on March 3, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Home Secretary lC Goyal and is believed to have discussed various issues to be discussed with the neighbouring country that include punishment to perpetrators of Mumbai terror attacks.