Month: September 2023

SC issues notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu government on ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark

Manish Kumar

SC issues notice to Udhayanidhi Stalin over his ‘eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ remarks.  The SC bench issued notices to the state government and Udhayanidhi even as it observed that the petitioner had the option of approaching the jurisdictional high court in the first instance.  The bench was initially disinclined to entertain the petition filed by B Jagannath, a lawyer practicing in the Madras High Court, but it finally agreed to admit the plea and issue notices.  The petitioner pointed out that in a judgment, the SC mandated the appointment of a…

Railways boosts Relief Payments for Train Accident Victims By 10 Times; last revised in 2012 and 2013

Manish Kumar

Railways boost compensation for accident-related deaths and injuries by 10 times, lakhs of rupees to be disbursed.  Effective from September 18, this revised compensation scheme is a welcome relief for the affected individuals and their families.  In case of passengers killed in train accidents and manned level crossing accidents, the next of kin of passengers killed will now receive Rs 5 lakh as compensation.  It has declared some additional relief for extended hospital stays.  the Indian Railways has made substantial financial gains by amending travel fare rules for children in…

“Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar”-A new set of national awards rolls out by the Govt

Manish Kumar

The Government on Thursday rolled out a new set of national awards named ‘Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar’  The objective of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is to recognize the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists, and innovators individually or in teams.  People of Indian Origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting the Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards.  The awards are named as Vigyan Ratna (VR), Vigyan Shri (VS), Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB), Vigyan Team (VT).  The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar will be given…

India’s Sharp Counter as Canada Sticks to Its Charge, Trudeau Avoids Indian Media Questions At UN

Manish Kumar

The government has sought the downsizing of Canada’s diplomatic presence in India amid a crisis that blew up over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s charge that India got a Khalistani terrorist killed in their country. Justin Trudeau today repeated his charge that “Indian government agents” were involved in the June killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen who was a wanted terrorist in India. He said there are “credible reasons to believe” so, but did not give any evidence.  India has angrily rejected the allegation and flagged “politically condoned…

Relations between India and Canada have further deteriorated, Travellers are in problem After India Suspends Visa Services in Canada

Manish Kumar

Relations between India and Canada have further deteriorated after Delhi announced it was suspending visa services for Canadians due to “security threats”  Canadian tourists, business travellers and even some former Indian citizens are rushing to change flights and inquire about their trip deposits.  Canadians made 280,000 tourist arrivals in India last year, according to Indian government data, making it the No. 5 source of such visitors.  One year ago, India-Canada relations appeared to be on an upward trajectory. Now, tensions are high after a major accusation involving the murder of…

Mahindra’s Canada-Based Associate Firm Winds Up

Manish Kumar

Amid a huge diplomatic firestorm between the two countries, the Canada-based associate firm of Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra, Resson Aerospace Corporation, has ceased to exist.  The timing of the move has led to speculations on social media, but the reason isn’t yet clear.   Mahindra & Mahindra hasn’t issued any statement on the same, however, the company said in its regulatory filing.  The Mumbai-based automaker held an 11.18 percent stake in the firm, which had filed for a voluntary winding-up.  “Upon liquidation of Resson, the company is entitled…

India lagging massively in controlling hypertension: World Health Organization reports

Manish Kumar

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever global report on hypertension.  India would need to more than double its count of people with blood pressure under control to achieve even a 50 per cent control rate, it said.  The report said 188.3 million people in the 30-79 years age group have hypertension, of whom 37 % have been diagnosed and 32 % receive treatment, but only 15 per cent have their high blood pressure under control.  The prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension has declined slightly from 29 per cent in…

DGCA suspends Air India’s Flight Safety Chief for one month for certain lapses

Manish Kumar

Aviation watchdog DGCA has suspended Tata Group-owned Air India’s Flight Safety Chief Rajeev Gupta for one month for certain lapses.  On July 25 and 26, the regulator’s team carried out the surveillance of Air India in the areas of internal audit, accident prevention work, and availability of required technical manpower.  The surveillance found deficiencies in the accident prevention work carried out by the organization and the availability of the requisite technical manpower as required in the approved Flight Safety Manual.  In the past, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…

India Awarded WFME Recognition: Indian Medical Graduates Can Now Practise In the US, Australia, and Canada

Manish Kumar

The National Medical Commission (NMC), India, has been being awarded the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition.  WFME recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition.  Under this accreditation all the 706 existing medical colleges become WFME accredited.  The new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited.  the NMC will get the privilege of enhancing the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them…

Shares of Adani Total Gas Ltd are in focus as it Bags orders for 500 Tonne Per Day Bio-CNG Plant

Manish Kumar

Adani Total Gas Ltd., the joint venture of billionaire Gautam Adani’s group and French energy giant Total Energies, has received a work order for a 500-tonne-per-day bio-CNG plant in Ahmedabad.  The bio-CNG plant will be set up at Pirana or Gyaspur in Ahmedabad for a concession period of 20 years.  Adani Total Gas shares closed 1.75% higher at Rs 644.70 in the previous session against Tuesday’s close of Rs 633.60 on BSE.  Adani Total Gas stock has lost 82.50 percent in a year and fallen 82 percent in 2023.  Adani…