AAP Ke News #E481

AAP Ke News #E481

1. Srinagar's Jamia Masjid 'Forcibly' Closed Ahead of Shab-e-Baraat Prayers.
   https://thewire.in/communalism/srinagars-jamia-masjid-forcibly-closed-ahead-of-shab-e-baraat-prayers

2. .Several Indians discharged from Russian army following India's demand: MEA.
   https://www.ptinews.com/story/national/Several-Indians-discharged-from-Russian-army-following-India-s-demand--MEA/1316426

3. Kejriwal meets family of 2-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs Kejriwal said New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) officials have been directed to solve the problem of stray dogs immediately.
   The issue of dog terror was also raised in the assembly. Had the BJP been sitting in MCD for 15 years, if it had taken permanent measures, the problem of stray dogs would have ended.
   https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-cm-kejriwal-meets-family-of-2-year-old-girl-mauled-to-death-by-stray-dogs-9181500/

   

4. Researchers found pyrolysis process could recycle biomass wastes like rice straw, manure and wood; and help in reducing indoor air pollution improving soil health, generating clean energy.

   

5. "will no longer be complicit in genocide".

   

6. Household Consumption Expenditure Survey: Monthly spend of farm families below rural average.
   The HCES 2022-23 also includes a separate provision for collecting information on the quantity of consumption for many items, received and consumed by the households free of cost through various social welfare programmes.
   However, the value of education and health services received free of cost by the households has not been imputed.
   https://indianexpress.com/article/india/household-consumption-expenditure-survey-monthly-spend-of-farm-families-below-rural-average-9180780/
   https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy/story/heres-what-the-household-consumption-expenditure-survey-means-418924-2024-02-26

7. How independent is India’s Supreme Court?
   https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/02/22/how-independent-is-indias-supreme-court

8. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi said obtaining an electricity metre is difficult process We proposed a solution.
   https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/story-delhi-mayor-shelly-oberoi-said-obtaining-an-electricity-metre-is-difficult-process-we-proposed-a-solution-9402598.html

9. ‘Useless turncoat’: CM Mann launches attack on Navjot Sidhu.
   https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=179795&headline=%E2%80%98Useless-turncoat%E2%80%99:-CM-Mann-launches-attack-on-Navjot-Sidhu

10. Haryana INLD chief killing: Former BJP MLA booked is an old political rival
    https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/nafe-singh-rathee-killing-former-bjp-mla-booked-9181828/

11. ‘Central government arrested Manish Sisodia in a false case…’: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

12. Bhupendra Kumar Chhokar from Ambala Cantt Assembly, Social Worker Devender Singh Antil from Ambala City Assembly, Rajat Kumar (leaving Congress), former Sarpanch Mahinder Pal and Sumit Valmiki, Rajesh Raja, Dharampal Laut and Virendra Rajput from Panchkula Assembly joined the AAP.
    https://www.khabarfast.com/haryana-chaudhary-man-sing-gurjar-leaves-bsp-and-joins-aap-party/

13. AAP's Political Affairs Committee meeting on Tuesday (tomorrow) to discuss Lok Sabha poll candidates.
    https://www.deccanherald.com/india/delhi/aaps-political-affairs-committee-meeting-on-tuesday-to-discuss-lok-sabha-poll-candidates-2910399

14. Delhi News Live Updates: Kejriwal, AAP MLAs to visit Rajghat to mark 1 year of Manish Sisodia’s arrest.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-news-live-updates-arvind-kejriwal-updates-ed-summons-9181011/

15. The Punjab government is making continuous efforts to provide government jobs to the youth. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over appointment letters to 457 youths recruited in various departments today.

16. The Supreme Court has directed a trial court not to hear until further orders a defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for retweeting a video on the BJP’s IT cell by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018.
    https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/legal/sc-asks-trial-court-not-to-hear-retweet-defamation-case-against-arvind-kejriwal-12351051.html

17. AAP Political Affairs Committee meet today to discuss candidates for LS seats.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-news-live-updates-arvind-kejriwal-updates-ed-summons-9181011/

18. Aam Aadmi Party starts campaign 'Axomoto Kejriwal' in Guwahati The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) started a ten-day programme named 'Axomoto Kejriwal' (Kejriwal in Assam also) in the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency.
    https://www.sentinelassam.com/cities/guwahati-city/aam-aadmi-party-starts-campaign-axomoto-kejriwal-in-guwahati

19. Singh has challenged the February 7 Delhi high court order rejecting his bail plea based on the statement of an accused-turned-approver Sanjay Singh bail plea: SC issues notice to ED; hearing on March 5.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sanjay-singh-bail-plea-sc-issues-notice-to-ed-hearing-on-march-5-101708928506970.html

20. Sarkar vapaar milni provides on the spot solution to problems of traders CM Mann ensures immediate redressal of the issues raised during the milni.
    https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=179756&headline=Sarkar-vapaar-milni-provides-on-the-spot-solution-to-problems-of-traders

21. Kejriwal skips 7th ED summons, says ‘won’t quit INDIA alliance no matter how much pressure Modi govt exerts’
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-news-live-updates-arvind-kejriwal-updates-ed-summons-9181011/

22. 'At a time when the BJP juggernaut under Narendra Modi has led to a decline in several parties, such as the Congress, SP, BSP and the Left, the AAP is one of the few parties that has grown in this period.'
    'Gandhis Will Vote Jhadoo': 6 Reasons Why AAP-Congress Alliance is a Big Deal.
    https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/aam-aadmi-party-congress-alliance-2024-lok-sabha-elections-arvind-kejriwal-mallikarjun-kharge#read-more

23. Govt depts red-flag high duties to curb China imports, seek nuance in strategy

24. Three proposals, three policy responses in India's EV push

25. Kashmiri journalist vs Delhi Customs at airport: ‘Privileges are not above law’

26. Road to 2024: BJP's target not just 370 seats, it is also seeking to touch 50% votes

27. Three of 14 sanctioned tankers slated to deliver Russian crude oil to India

28. First off the blocks, Sajad Lone enters LS poll fray from Baramulla

29. MoSPI household expenditure survey came amid internal wrangling over future round

30. How Delhi’s Homeless People Struggle During Hot Summers

31. MSP Guarantee Alone Will Not Improve Farm Incomes

32. Data: FASTag Collections Cross Rs. 50,000 crores in 2022-23 and even in 2023-24.
    https://factly.in/data-fastag-collections-cross-rs-50000-crores-in-2022-23-and-even-in-2023-24/

33. New Compact Between Political and Economic Elite Distorts the Fight Against Corruption.
    The movement against corruption was bereft of any idea of justice. It maintained a studied silence on the rent-seeking corporate class which was complicit and the prime beneficiary.
    https://thewire.in/politics/new-compact-between-political-and-economic-elite-distorts-the-fight-against-corruption

34. Allahabad HC Rules in Favour of Continuation of Hindu Prayers at #Gyanvapi Mosque's Basement.
    https://thewire.in/law/allahabad-hc-rules-in-favour-of-continuation-of-hindu-prayers-at-gyanvapi-mosques-basement

35. The Roots of Discontent in #Ladakh A mass mobilisation in #Leh on February 3 demonstrated that the people of Ladakh are fed up with the current state of affairs, and need their four-point agenda to be taken seriously.
    https://thewire.in/politics/the-roots-of-discontent-in-ladakh

36. The Invisible Farmers The lives of farmers’ wives are the real miracle sustaining the community. These #women are not listed as the primary owners of the fields they cultivate and have no access to government subsidies.
    https://thewire.in/women/the-invisible-farmers-saakhi

37. 'No Stay, Arrest Shahjahan,' Says Calcutta HC; #Sandeshkhali Remains on the Boil Abhishek Banerjee had earlier said that police could not arrest Shahjahan because of a stay on his arrest by the courts.
    https://thewire.in/law/sandeshkhali-updates-tmc-sheikh-shahjahan

38. SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Interrupted for Raising #FarmersProtest at Modi's AIIMS Inaugural Event.
    Some members from the audience objected to her speaking about farmers' issues with loud shouts, saying that she should confine herself to speaking only about health and #AIIMS in Bathinda.
    https://t.co/GAxU1F3ydp

39. Haryana Police Picked up My Son From #Punjab, Beat Him Mercilessly: Mother of Youth Injured at #Khanauri The family alleged that the police watched them constantly in the #Haryana hospital where Pritpal Singh was being treated.
    https://t.co/oQgDGEt4yl

40. Growing Evidence of a Vanishing Middle Class, Struggling Low-Income Class in India There is clear evidence for a K-shaped economic recovery for India over the last few years, in the post Covid period.
    https://t.co/B9IVITJN71

41. MEA Reiterates it Is Pursuing Discharge of Indians Lured Into Russian Army as More Reports Emerge.
    https://thewire.in/diplomacy/mea-reiterates-it-is-pursuing-discharge-of-indians-lured-into-russian-army-as-more-reports-emerge

42. In Poll-Bound #Arunachal, Top Congress and NPP Leaders – Sons of Ex-CM, Former MP – Join BJP Two Congress leaders and one senior leader of the NPP left their respective parties to join BJP's state unit in Arunachal. #Assam, too, has seen similar scenes.
    https://t.co/ukYu9rFtO0

43. The latest report showed that although the average MPCE in urban households rose to Rs 3,510 and rural households to Rs 2008, the jump is more owing to steep inflationary trends than any real rise in incomes.
    https://t.co/mWnmAqg2lc

44. 'Immigration Officials Spoke of Orders From Delhi': Academic Deported Ahead of #Karnataka Govt Event.
    Nitasha Kaul was invited by the #Karnataka government to attend ‘The Constitution and Unity in India’ conference as a delegate. She was denied entry and made to leave India, she says.
    https://t.co/SbbRocvIAn

45. Beneath the Hype, the Indian Railways Is Suffering a Damaging Institutional Bombing.
    Despite the railways minister harping on about how the Indian Railways have been transformed, the government has instead undone systems and structures in the #railways that were developed and nurtured over the decades.
    https://t.co/FKPGxchGWv

46. UP: In Prayagraj, students demanding #RO_ARO_RE_EXAM are sitting on strike even at midnight.

    This exam was held on 11th February. 10 lakh students had filled the form. It is alleged that the paper has been leaked. The paper should be done again.

    👉 Resignation was sought from the first job.

    👉 Police verification was done.

    👉 One month the work was done by calling Tehsil.

    👉 Ultimately the joining letter was banned.

    These are the accountants of UP, who are agitating on the streets for the joining letter. The picture is of Lucknow.

    UP: SBI Deputy Manager Pradeep Kumar went missing from the train on 23 February. He was coming home to Moradabad from Fatehpur. His mobile and other belongings were found abandoned in the train.

    UP: In Prayagraj, the "educated unemployed" who are protesting against #RO_ARO_PAPER_LEAK are being caught and given direct jobs.

    UP: Protest continues in Prayagraj regarding #RO_ARO_PAPER_LEAK. Today the police detained 18 protesters. Some people's mobile phones were snatched away. These youth want new paper in a fair manner by canceling the old examination.

    Farmers are on the streets in UP today. Taking out tractor march.

    A farmer in Meerut said, "Get MSP ordered, you will wake up right now."

    Inspector said – "If we had MSP in our power, we would have done it now. How do we know what MSP is, what is your demand..."

    #FarmerProtest

    UP: Thousands of accountants are on strike in Lucknow today. They are asking for appointment letter. The selection has already been done. The government delayed in distributing the appointment letters, due to which a candidate got a chance to go to the SC. There is a hearing in SC on March 22. Only after that the appointment letters are expected to be distributed.

47. India’s Civil Society Index was the best under Narasimha Rao government. Well.
    https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/02/21/indias-civil-society-is-under-attack

    

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49. Officials in Rajasthan’s Sirohi accused of raping 15-20 women, 8 FIRs filed.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jaipur/after-hc-intervenes-8-firs-filed-in-rape-case-against-sirohi-officials-9156457/

50. Appear In Court Or Face Action: Court To BJP MP Pragya Thakur In Malegaon Case.
    https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/appear-in-court-from-tomorrow-or-face-action-court-to-pragya-thakur-in-malegaon-case-5131068

51. Protests spread to more areas in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali block, locals chase family members of TMC leader.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/protests-spread-west-bengal-sandeshkhali-block-family-members-tmc-leader-9178864/

52. Rajasthan: Govt school teacher suspended for disrespecting Goddess Saraswati and hurting religious sentiments.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jaipur/rajasthan-govt-school-teacher-suspended-disrespect-goddess-saraswati-religious-sentiments-9178784/

53. Behind stalemate over farm stir, Centre no to withdrawing Red Fort violence cases.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/stalemate-farm-stir-centre-withdrawing-red-fort-violence-cases-9182930/

54. Calcutta HC stays proceedings in FIR against news channel anchor.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/calcutta-hc-stays-proceedings-in-fir-against-news-channel-anchor-9182821/

55. UP to help India become self-reliant in defence production: Adityanath.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/up-to-help-india-become-self-reliant-in-defence-production-adityanath-9182818/

56. RIL was not charged one-time fee for diverted forest land in Jamnagar: Govt.
    The government had also charged a compensatory afforestation fee of Rs 3.57 lakh for the area.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/ril-was-not-charged-one-time-fee-for-diverted-forest-land-in-jamnagar-govt-9182745/

57. Of 33,000, over 5,000 primary schools don’t have a playground, says govt data.
    As per the state government, which shared the details in the legislative Assembly on Monday, 78 government secondary and higher secondary schools, 315 grant-in-aid and 255 private schools in Gujarat do not have a playground.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/of-33000-over-5000-primary-schools-dont-have-a-playground-says-govt-data-9182731/

58. Gujarat confidential: Bid To Mollify.
    A senior party leader said it is trying to mollify Faisal and sister, Mumtaz, who also aspired for a Congress ticket from the seat.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-confidential-bid-to-mollify-9182790/

59. 3 arrested over Rs 1L bribe taken to clear import order: ACB
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/3-arrested-over-rs-1l-bribe-taken-to-clear-import-order-acb-9182791/

60. UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul barred from entering Bengaluru on Immigration Bureau objection, say Karnataka Police

61. 60% doctors posts vacant in Narmada sub-district hospital: Govt tells Assembly

62. Malegaon blast case: Special court directs all accused to be present for recording of statements

63. ‘Raped, impregnated minor girl’: HC dismisses ‘default bail’ plea of suspended Delhi govt officer Premoday Khakha

64. ‘I take proper care of those who cross limits,’ CM tells Patole in viral video, a day after he warned Jarange Patil

65. Former mayors, one former ZP chief join BJP in Nanded
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/former-mayors-one-former-zp-chief-join-bjp-in-nanded-9182598/

66. Choice is between Modi’s patriotism and seven dynastic parties: Amit Shah
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/choice-is-between-modis-patriotism-and-seven-dynastic-parties-amit-shah-9182566/

67. Provide hostel to visually challenged student for free: HC directs JNU
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/provide-hostel-visually-challenged-student-free-delhi-hc-jnu-9182522/

68. Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry seeks Army’s stand on ‘Jaystambh’
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/koregaon-bhima-commission-army-jaystambh-9182538/

69. Officials in Rajasthan’s Sirohi accused of raping 15-20 women, 8 FIRs filed
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/jaipur/after-hc-intervenes-8-firs-filed-in-rape-case-against-sirohi-officials-9156457/

70. Fearing cross-voting in Karnataka RS polls, Cong MLAs to be put up in hotel

71. Chandigarh repoll likely to be postponed as Cong candidates move Punjab and Haryana HC

72. At Rs 12.5k per head monthly, Chandigarh’s urban homes spend the most in India: Household Consumption Expenditure Survey

73. Analysing T Raja Singh’s Mira Road speech, will take action if he violated undertaking: police

74. Rape survivor shot at by rapist, aides in Rajasthan; 2 arrested

75. Delhi High Court directs Delhi health minister and secretary to appear in plea against unauthorised labs

76. Trade diplomacy: Govt depts red-flag high duties to curb China imports, seek nuance in strategy.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/business/trade-diplomacy-govt-depts-red-flag-high-duties-to-curb-china-imports-seek-nuance-in-strategy-9182690/

77. Past government ignored land of Krishna, no vikas under Congress: PM Modi in Dwarka

78. Ex-Fin Secy Subhash Garg on how Modi govt overstated number of farmers at 12 crore for PM-Kisan in 2019. But carried on despite being told they were in the wrong. "This is a fit case for auditor-general, who benfitted from excess given?"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=612&v=1DlG5OLWQhA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2F

79. If we want to give free electricity to the country, it will cost Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 200 units: Arvind Kejriwal

    

80. In Delhi Assembly: Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot objected to it and urged the Speaker to refer Bidhuri's "baseless statement" to the Privileges Committee.
    https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bjps-bidhuri-claims-pm-gave-1650-e-buses-to-delhi-speaker-refers-matter-to-privileges-panel/articleshow/108014939.cms

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82. Government ‘examining’ Indian tech company in EU, U.S. sanctions list

83. 75% of hate speech events in BJP-ruled States: Report
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/75-of-hate-speech-events-in-bjp-ruled-states-report/article67888978.ece

84. Prime Minister lays foundation stone for redevelopment of railway stations in Andhra Pradesh

85. The enormity of the Indian electorate and its State-wise variances | Data.
    https://www.thehindu.com/data/the-enormity-of-the-indian-electorate-and-its-state-wise-variances-data/article67875407.ece

86. Who is winning the smartphone exports race - Vietnam or India: Data
    https://www.thehindu.com/data/who-is-winning-the-smartphone-exports-race-vietnam-or-india-data/article67882327.ece

87. Five years after Balakot, the lesson that remains unheeded: "We need to change the conflict dynamics and the context of the conflict and not merely hope for a big dose of good fortune with crisis management between two nuclear powers."

    

88. Besides the #GiftCity the Gujarat model of growth has given another gift to the state: It has slipped to 26th rank in rural spending from 23rd and to 20th from 19th in urban consumer spending among 36 states and UTs in India since the last survey. MoSPI data crunchers take note-

    

89. Another farmer lost his life in the protest. Karnail Singh, who was demonstrating at the Khannauri border, struggled with breathing issues caused by inhaling tear gas shell smoke. He passed away last night at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. Karnail was affiliated with BKU Krantikari.
    Farmers are marching between 11 am and 3 pm today, all over the country against WTO’s policies. Farmers associated with around 37 organisations are out on the roads with 15000 tractors.

90. Indian Railways under Ashwini Vaishnav now fleecing ordinary Indians using "passenger trains", by renaming them to "Express", and charging TWICE as earlier. Totally insane times.

    

91. Amazing that a story about Geeta Koda joining the BJP does not mention the corruption charges against her husband, Madhu Koda. The media also helps in whitewashing the ugly truth.

    

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    "It is not a happy thought that after 75 years of India’s experiment with electoral democracy, Indian citizens are witness to attempts to subvert the electoral process. They should cross their fingers and hope that it does not happen in future."

    

95. The man who escaped Russia before he could be sent to the frontlines. Others were not as lucky.
    

    

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    This is from #MiraRoad, #Thane, #Maharashtra. On February 25, #BJP Legislator #TRajaSingh uses anti-Muslim slurs, conspiracy theories and promotes violent cow vigilantism at his speech at Mira Road. "With our population size, we can do in five minutes what they would take 20 to do," stated #GeetaBharatJain, a BJP Legislator representing the #MiraBhayandar constituency. Another #Hindutva speaker while peddling hate used dehumanizing language, referring #Muslims as mosquitoes.

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99. India ranked 5th in the list of most breached countries with 5.3 million leaked accounts in 2023. Globally, a total of 299.8 million accounts were breached, with the U.S. ranking first and amounting to 32% of all breaches from January through December.
    https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/india-ranks-amongst-the-top-five-most-breached-countries-in-2023-finds-analysis/article67888062.ece

100. That this can be said and reported with a straight face is utterly ridiculous. Of course, the Supreme Court either doesn't read newspapers or has forgotten that it can take suo moto cognizance of such a case.

     

101. What good, solid journalism can do. Two stories by

     @vijaita

     and the Modi govt is forced to acknowledge that Indians are fighting for Russia, having been trapped into it. And more importantly, is compelled to act and get the Indians released from Russian army.

     

102. "The state government spent an exorbitant ₹27.28 lakh to create ₹20 coins to commemorate 20 years of Vibrant Gujarat. Interestingly it cost the state ₹20,405 to create the frame for each of the 136 coins that it created.

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105. Aam Aadmi Party Political Affairs Committee (PAC) to meet TODAY to discuss candidates for General Elections 2024. Punjab AAP has already shortlisted 30 Candidates for 13 Seats & Candidates will be finalised based on the survey report.

106. World Bank on India's poverty: 2017: 13.37% 2018: 11.09% 2019: 12.73% 2020: 14.72% 2021: 11.9% Despite a lack of significant decline in poverty from 2017-21,what could possibly explain the sudden 7% reduction in absolute poverty in 2022-23?

     

107. A reminder that “585 Indian revolutionaries” were jailed in Andaman's Cellular Jail by the British between 1909 - 1938. 173 Indian revolutionaries died in this dreaded Jail and 99.7 % of them never wrote any mercy petitions.

108. Describing India's unemployment rate as SCARY barely scratches the surface. Even among the employed, a substantial segment grapples with abysmally low daily wages, merely scraping by. -In rural India, a staggering 85.6% of male workers toil as casual laborers/ self-employed.
     In urban areas, more than 50% are either casual workers/self employed (without any safety net or social securities). According to PLFS report 2022-23, the average wage earned by a casual labourer is ₹402.5/day (avg of 4 periods recorded by the survey). For female,it is worse.
     The average gross earnings for the self employment group is no better. July-Sep, 2022: ₹460.6/day Oct-Dec, 2022: ₹412.8/day Jan-Mar, 2023: ₹432.4/day Apr-Jun, 2023: ₹444.9/day If these numbers fail to evoke spine-chilling dread, then what would?