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Netherlands: Record 8,000 kg of cocaine, estimated value of 600 million euros seized

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Customs officials in Rotterdam seized a shipment of more than 8,000 kg (16,635 pounds) of cocaine concealed in a container of bananas.  The drugs, with an estimated value of 600 million euros ($660 million) have since been destroyed.  No arrests in the case have been made in the Netherlands.  This was the biggest haul ever recorded at the port.  Rotterdam is a major center for drug trafficking.  The Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain are the top three European countries for illegal cocaine imports.  Customs officials in Rotterdam seized a shipment of…

Opposition Front INDIA Plans No Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha: Sources

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The government plans a big legislative push in the Parliament to break through the logjam in both houses over discussion on Manipur.   Opposition alliance INDIA is planning to move a no-confidence motion against the government in the Lok Sabha.  The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well.  Jagdeep Dhankar hasn’t allowed any motion under Rule 267 during his term so far, and had last year said motions moved under the rule “have become a known mechanism of causing disruption”.  A…

Opposition parties against the implementation of UCC: read to know why

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PM Modi gave a strong push to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during a BJP public event.  His advocacy triggered massive political reactions as Congress and other Opposition parties like- DMK, AIMIM, and JD-U opposed the law.  Congress and other Opposition parties would not like BJP would take credit for UCC implementation in upcoming elections.  Politicians in the northeastern states often express views that the UCC will pose a threat to their highly diverse societies.  Adivasi activists and politicians often protest UCC claiming the law would adversely affect the distinct…

‘Deeply Concerned’: US After China Gives USD 700 Million Loan To Pakistan

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The US is deeply concerned that the loans being given by China to India’s immediate neighbourhood — Pakistan and Sri Lanka –– may be used for coercive leverage, a senior State Department official has said. “Concerning Chinese loans to countries in India’s immediate neighbourhood, we are deeply concerned that loans may be used for coercive leverage,” Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, told reporters ahead of the India trip of Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The top American diplomat is travelling to New Delhi on…

PM to inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav on 16th February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi

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Prime Minister has been at the forefront of taking steps for the welfare of the tribal population of the country while also according due respect to their contribution in the growth and development of the country. In an effort to showcase the tribal culture on the national stage, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate “Aadi Mahotsav”, the mega National Tribal Festival, on 16th February at 10:30 AM at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. The Aadi Mahotsav, which celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and…

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Why UP Maharashtra wants to join states that have laws against ‘Love Jihad

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The UP Maharashtra government has announced that it would study bills and acts of other states related to ‘Love Jihad’ to bring similar legislation. What’s behind it? Such cases are happening all across the country. Some states have made stringent laws to curb such cases; hence, Maharashtra is also ready to enact the law on similar lines to ensure long-term protection to women,” Maharashtra Deputy Prime Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the law and judiciary portfolio, said on December 20. The government will take a final call soon.  …

25 Airports Authority of India airports have been earmarked for leasing over the years 2022 to 2025.

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As per National Monetization Pipeline (NMP), 25 Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports namely Bhubaneshwar, Varanasi, Amritsar, Trichy, Indore, Raipur, Calicut, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Patna, Madurai, Surat, Ranchi, Jodhpur, Chennai, Vijayawada, Vadodara, Bhopal, Tirupati, Hubli, Imphal, Agartala, Udaipur, Dehradun and Rajahmundry have been earmarked for leasing over the years 2022 to 2025. AAI has leased out eight of its airports under Public Private Partnership (PPP) for operation, management and development on long term lease basis.  Details of airports along with the Concessionaires are as under: (1) Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi…