AAP Ke News #E486

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Phanivikranth Kaja
March 19, 2024

AAP Ke News #E486

  1. Excellent order by Supreme Court today on Right to Food- directs ration cards be given to 8 crore migrant/unorganised sector workers within 2 months irrespective of quotas set under NFSA. Due to govt not doing 2021 census, crores of people being denied food security.

  2. Between 2014-15 & 22-23, the rise of top-end inequality has been particularly pronounced. By 22-23, top 1% income & wealth shares (22.6% & 40.1%) are at their highest historical levels and India’s top 1% income share is among the very highest in the world.
    https://wid.world/news-article/inequality-in-india-the-billionaire-raj-is-now-more-unequal-than-the-british-colonial-raj/

  3. Why are Indian and Nepali men ending up on the frontline in Ukraine?
    https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2024/mar/19/why-are-indian-and-nepali-men-ending-up-on-the-frontline-in-ukraine-podcast

  4. The ECI released one set of data on March 14, another on March 17 – and more is expected to come before March 21.
    https://scroll.in/article/1065397/

  5. First the Modi govt, then the SBI, then the SCBA chair, and now FICCI-ASSOCHAM, all lining up to somehow block and stall the information from becoming public. Kuch toh gadbad hai, Daya.

  6. Foreign students say that attackers were shouting the slogan Jai Shri Ram and the police was doing nothing to stop the assault. Surprisingly, these bits do not find their way into most media reports. Is it the Gujarat Model?
    https://www.bbc.com/hindi/articles/cq5vg7r9de0o

  7. Ladakhis would now perhaps introspect about the manner in which so many of them were rejoicing at the sufferings of the Kashmiris after August 2019.

  8. The plans were junked by the Modi govt. Suggestions of any linkage to electoral bonds from Santiago Martin are obviously untrue

  9. Manipur, this is the ITLF office attacked and ransacked by "miscreants" (euphemism for whom, everyone knows). But what were the central forces doing? Are the buffer zones not working?

  10. Isn't rural economy already booming, after farmers incomes were doubled in 2022?

  11. Around 10,000 people from Ladakh will march to the border along China this month to showcase how much land has been lost to the neighbouring country, climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk said on Tuesday.
    Mr. Wangchuk has been protesting in open in sub-zero temperature in Leh, surviving only on salt and water for the past 14 days, to demand constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory.
    “We know from the shepherds that they are not allowed [anymore] to go to the places that they always used to go. In particular areas, they are stopped kilometres before where they used to go earlier. We will go and show whether land has been lost or not,” Mr. Wangchuk said.
    “On one hand, nomads are losing their land to corporates who are coming to set up their plants, maybe mining in future. Nomads will lose 150,000 sq km of prime pasture land, on the other hand they are losing pasture land to China which is encroaching from the north, the Chinese have captured huge chunks of land in the last few years,” he said.
    At the centre of Mr. Wangchuk’s protest that has received huge support from the locals is the failure of talks between Ladakh civil society leaders and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on March 4.
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/activist-calls-for-border-march-in-ladakh-to-mark-land-lost-to-china/article67969737.ece

  12. After uproar by Meitei groups, SSC withdraws final result for recruitment of CAPF Constables in Manipur. According to the withdrawn result, of the 260 selected candidates, 150 were selected under the Scheduled Tribe quota (mostly Kuki Zo) @al_lakshman
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/staff-selection-commission-withdraws-result-for-manipur-recruitment-days-after-announcing-it/article67967215.ece

  13. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging all Enforcement Directorate summons issued to him in the Delhi excise policy case. The HC's division bench will hear the plea on Wednesday (tomorrow).
    The petition of Arvind Kejriwal is listed for hearing today before a bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kejriwal-moves-delhi-hc-challenging-all-ed-summons-in-delhi-excise-policy-case-report-101710855826052.html

  14. "At present, the independent investigative agencies are acting like thugs, with the Electoral Bonds being the latest example. The pillars of democracy are crumbling nationwide": Atishi

  15. Liquor scam has come down to Rs 100 crore now! The Supreme Court has said that Rs 100 crore is only a matter of debate, not proof.

  16. The Case in which Satyendar Jain has been incarcerated is completely false - a political conspiracy: Atishi

  17. Bihar's Begusarai named the world's most polluted city.

  18. Playing with human lives and donating to political parties. This is not just a coincidence but an escape route from investigation.

  19. Working to curb pollution: Minister Gopal Rai

  20. This amply exemplifies the efficacy and efficiency of the 'departments under the control of the lieutenant governor' that call for judicial interference with hearings after hearings... Useless administration!

  21. RANKED: 10 COUNTRIES WITH WORST AIR QUALITY IN 2024; INDIA RANKS 3RD
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/ranked-10-countries-with-worst-air-quality-in-2024-india-ranks-3rd/photostory/108611218.cms

  22. Politicians hire detective agencies to snoop on rivals ...political espionage during the poll season has become an established phenomenon.

  24. CM Mann condoles death of martyr constable Amritpal Singh, visits bereaved family.
    https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=181070&headline=CM-Mann-condoles-death-of-martyr-constable-Amritpal-Singh,-visits-bereaved-family%C2%A0

  25. Judge MK Nagpal, who has been hearing Delhi liquor policy case has been transferred. Judge Kaveri Baweja will replace him with immediate effect.
    https://www.newsdrum.in/national/judge-mk-nagpal-who-has-been-hearing-delhi-liquor-scam-case-transferred-4370457

  26. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state, has apprehended Tilak Raj, posted at the office of SDM-2, Amritsar for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.
    Vigilance Bureau nabs Patwari for taking Rs 4,000 bribe
    https://www.babushahi.com/full-news.php?id=181095&headline=Vigilance-Bureau-arrests-SDM-office-official-for-taking-Rs-20,000-bribe

  27. Lok Sabha Election 2024: — Punjab sets up 24,433 polling stations for 13 seats — The total number of voters in the 100-109 age group is 10,759 in Haryana
    https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/lok-sabha-election-2024-24433-polling-stations-set-up-13-seats-punjab-19314271.htm

  28. Japan's prime minister apologizes over governing party’s corruption scandal
    https://www.jurist.org/news/2024/03/japan-prime-minister-apologizes-over-governing-partys-corruption-scandal/

  29. ED directly arrested without any summons in money laundering case: Sanjay Singh tells Supreme Court Singh's counsel submitted that he was arrested after the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) witness Dinesh Arora made a statement against him in July 2023.
    The bench said it would continue hearing the arguments in the matter on April 2.
    https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/enforcement-directorate-ed-directly-arrested-without-any-summons-in-money-laundering-case-aap-leader-sanjay-singh-tells-supreme-court/cid/2007972

  30. The election campaign of Aam Aadmi Party's candidate for the Lok Sabha elections, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, has gained full speed. While other traditional parties are still looking for their candidates, big election meetings are being held in favour of Dhaliwal.
    BJP government has not completed the basic facilities of the border belt:- Kuldeep Dhaliwal
    https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/news/news/bjp-government-has-not-completed-the-basic-facilities-of-the-border-belt-kuldeep-dhaliwal-244187

  31. ‘Isolated’ by JMM, Jharkhand MLA Sita Soren,the daughter-in-law of party president Shibu Soren, joins BJP
    https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sita-soren-resigns-jmm-bjp-jharkhand-9222196/?123

  32. Supreme Court Orders Personal Appearance Of Patanjali MD & Baba Ramdev In Contempt Case Over Misleading Medical Advertisements.
    According to the Indian Penal Code Section 12 of Contempt of Court Act, 1971, contempt of court can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
    https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-orders-personal-appearance-of-patanjali-md-baba-ramdev-in-contempt-case-over-misleading-medical-ads-252716

  33. “It is needless to say that the right to speedy trial and access to justice is a valuable right enshrined in the Constitution of India, and provisions of Section 436A of the Code of Criminal Procedure would apply with full force to the cases of money laundering falling.
    "under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, subject to the provisos and the explanation contained therein.”
    https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-aap-leader-satyendar-jain-prima-facie-guilty-money-laundering-252713

  34. No relief for Manish Sisodia yet, judicial custody extended till April 6 in the Delhi excise policy case.
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/no-relief-for-manish-sisodia-yet-judicial-custody-extended-till-april-6-in-delhi-excise-policy-case/articleshow/108609316.cms

  35. @ArvindKejriwal

    Govt’s Schools of Specialised Excellence defy all odds and reinstate faith in the potential of govt education in India. With 1.44 lakh applications for 6000 seats across 38 campuses, the work Manish sir began has delivered results and more.

  36. Manipur tells Delhi High Court not possible to hold Civil Services Exams this year
    https://www.barandbench.com/news/manipur-tells-delhi-high-court-not-possible-hold-civil-services-exams-this-year

  37. #Coimbatore: Inquiry Ordered Over Presence of Schoolchildren at PM Modi's Roadshow.
    Children under 14 from a govt-aided school were seen donning saffron-coloured cloth strips bearing BJP symbols, at various locations throughout the roadshow on Mar 18, performing on stages arranged by workers of the BJP.
    https://t.co/LpVo6e1K8R

  38. Pharma Companies Bought #ElectoralBonds of Almost Rs 800 Cr. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.
    https://t.co/cZmMae8sjZ

  39. Loans, Exams, Waiting Tables: #JammuKashmir Youth Say Their Futures Negate Their Education.
    Due to the absence of a robust private sector or corporate culture, several educated individuals are either unemployed or desperately trying to crack govt job exams.
    https://t.co/UQ96ex8jTe

  40. Bigotry On Display: Muslims Shown As Criminals In #BodolandUniversity’s Cultural Event It has drawn condemnation from students and organisations in the state.
    https://t.co/c3LkwNbkfu

  41. Despite Continued Losses, Kolkata-Based Avees Trading Contributes Rs 113 Crore to Electoral Bonds.
    In FY20, its parent company, Technical Associates Infrapower Ltd, incurred a loss of Rs 75.80 crore, which included Avees Trading's financial loss of Rs 52 crore. During this period, Avees Trading purchased #ElectoralBonds worth Rs 24 crore.
    https://t.co/MJxVK8pghc

  42. 'Prima Facie MCC Violation': Chandigarh Authorities Refer Modi's Mass WhatsApp Message to EC The matter relates to the circulation of bulk messages to millions of Indians onWhatsApp from 'Viksit Bharat Sampark'.
    https://t.co/BAaeoFUpSg

  43. बस्तर में आदिवासी क्यों करते हैं सुरक्षाबलों का विरोध?
    https://hindi.thequint.com/videos/chhattisgarh-bastar-adivasis-protest-against-security-forces-for-years-victims-naxalites-documentary

  44. Teachers and employees of Lucknow's 200-year-old famous educational institution La Martiniere Boys have not been paid their monthly salaries for the last two months. Everyone is very upset due to teachers and employees not getting salaries.

  45. Acting tough: 55 encounters in 6 months, 15 criminals eliminated in Punjab.
    More than 55 encounters have taken place in Punjab in the past six months starting November 2023 to March this year out of around 93 shootouts witnessed in two years of this Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab. During this police have neutralised 15 criminals.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/acting-tough-55-encounters-in-6-months-15-criminals-eliminated-in-punjab-101710874712549.html

  46. Estimate of expenditure of Rs 1.20 lakh crore in Lok Sabha elections: Report of Center for Media Studies

    Election expenditure is doubling every five years

    The expenditure was Rs 1,115 crore in 2009 and Rs 3,870 crore in 2014.

  47. On way to being economic power, our ideals also key in a democracy: Gadkari

  48. PM Narendra Modi’s Kerala roadshow runs into row over ‘missing’ candidate; he says wasn’t invited

  49. PM Modi's posters still adorn Pune railway station, even after 48 hours of MCC

  50. Union MoS Karandlaje says TN people plant bomb in Bengaluru; Stalin terms statement ‘reckless’

  51. Armed with telescopes, 24 young Ladakhis are on a mission to protect night skies

  52. Direct tax collections grow nearly 20% to Rs 18.90 lakh crore till March 17 on higher advance tax mop-up

  53. Markets tank 1% as investors turn cautious ahead of US Fed meet
    https://indianexpress.com/article/business/market/markets-tank-1-as-investors-turn-cautious-ahead-of-us-fed-meet-9223462/

  54. Repetitive food price pressures deter fall in inflation towards 4% target: RBI article
    https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/food-price-pressures-deter-swifter-fall-in-cpi-inflation-towards-target-rbi-9222696/

  55. FDI flows are declining in India, and private investments are going lower by the year.

  56. My school... Due to lack of one room, we have to study in the open.. Despite requests, permission is not given to build the room. Moreover, during rains, it becomes a lot of trouble, education work is affected, there are also cases of children getting fever. If we are increasing, please help us. gomtakanyashala gondal
    https://x.com/RathodKajalm1/status/1770032638587244960?s=20

  57. Rumblings in local BJP unit as Sandhu tipped to be Amritsar LS candidate.

  58. Petrol dealers are requesting the #ECI to ensure that the money they carry is not seized by Revenue officials or the police
    https://t.co/1T2tNIUVdW

  59. Over d100 Oxygen Parks have been launched by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation with much fanfare - Five of the six Oxygen Parks visited by Mirror greet visitors with filth and barren land instead of lush green trees!