Bihar: Kumar confusing himself with state, BJP says
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which the Janata Dal (United) leader claimed that Modi's remarks against him were an insult to the entire state. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Kumar was comparing his own arrogance to the identity of the state. Added BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, "Now that Kumar is in the company of the Congress, he is confusing himself for Bihar." The row began after Modi said that there was "some problem" with Kumar's DNA as he had not respected his political rivals. Kumar's open letter came ahead of Modi's rallies to gather support for the BJP during the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Delhi: Draft Charter of Women’s Rights bill released
The Delhi Dialogue Commission on Wednesday released the draft of the Charter of Women’s Rights bill for public consultation. The bill seeks to ensure the enforcement of the fundamental rights of women and their safety through measures such as strengthening the Delhi Commission for Women and incorporating the recommendations of the Justice JS Verma Committee in the wake of the gang-rape and murder of a student in 2012. "In the draft bill, we have identified 29 acts for women security which could not be implemented properly so we will have a public consultation on implementation of these," Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Centre asks state to identify land for AIIMS
The Centre on Wednesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to identify 200 acres of land each in Jammu and Srinagar on which centres of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences could be set up. The move comes after Union Health Minister JP Nadda directed officials to expedite the matter.
Gujarat: Police oppose Teesta Setalvad's plea
Gujarat Police officials probing the Gulberg Society fund misuse case on Wednesday opposed the pleas filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in the Gujarat High Court to de-freeze the accounts of their Non-Governmental Organisations. The accounts of Setalvad, Anand and their two NGOs, the Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace, had been frozen by the state crime branch last year. "They have misused the funds meant for the rehabilitation and welfare of the unfortunate victims of riots in Gujarat and money collected for construction of the dream museum," stated the affidavit filed by the investigating officer in the case. The activists have denied the charges. The High Court is likely to hear the case on August 19.
Maharashtra: Reliance lawyer gets bail in drunk driving case
A sessions court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Reliance lawyer Janhavi Gadkar who had been arrested for killing two people and injuring four others while driving drunk. The incident took place during the early hours of June 10, when she drove into taxi.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday criticised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which the Janata Dal (United) leader claimed that Modi's remarks against him were an insult to the entire state. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that Kumar was comparing his own arrogance to the identity of the state. Added BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi, "Now that Kumar is in the company of the Congress, he is confusing himself for Bihar." The row began after Modi said that there was "some problem" with Kumar's DNA as he had not respected his political rivals. Kumar's open letter came ahead of Modi's rallies to gather support for the BJP during the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
Delhi: Draft Charter of Women’s Rights bill released
The Delhi Dialogue Commission on Wednesday released the draft of the Charter of Women’s Rights bill for public consultation. The bill seeks to ensure the enforcement of the fundamental rights of women and their safety through measures such as strengthening the Delhi Commission for Women and incorporating the recommendations of the Justice JS Verma Committee in the wake of the gang-rape and murder of a student in 2012. "In the draft bill, we have identified 29 acts for women security which could not be implemented properly so we will have a public consultation on implementation of these," Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Centre asks state to identify land for AIIMS
The Centre on Wednesday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to identify 200 acres of land each in Jammu and Srinagar on which centres of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences could be set up. The move comes after Union Health Minister JP Nadda directed officials to expedite the matter.
Gujarat: Police oppose Teesta Setalvad's plea
Gujarat Police officials probing the Gulberg Society fund misuse case on Wednesday opposed the pleas filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in the Gujarat High Court to de-freeze the accounts of their Non-Governmental Organisations. The accounts of Setalvad, Anand and their two NGOs, the Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace, had been frozen by the state crime branch last year. "They have misused the funds meant for the rehabilitation and welfare of the unfortunate victims of riots in Gujarat and money collected for construction of the dream museum," stated the affidavit filed by the investigating officer in the case. The activists have denied the charges. The High Court is likely to hear the case on August 19.
Maharashtra: Reliance lawyer gets bail in drunk driving case
A sessions court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Reliance lawyer Janhavi Gadkar who had been arrested for killing two people and injuring four others while driving drunk. The incident took place during the early hours of June 10, when she drove into taxi.
