FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2023 INDIA THIS WEEK 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 31 No: 42 WASHINGTON DC • Phone: 301-445-0200 /301-445-3543/301-917-4800 • email: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday October 20, 2023 No marriage right to same-sex couple: Justice Bhat agrees with CJI in SMA, but disagrees on adoption right of queer people New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Three judges of the five-judge Constitution bench disagreed with the Chief Justice of India on adoption rights for LGBTQIA+ people but agreed that the Special Marriage Act, 1956 (SMA) cannot be interpreted in such a manner so as to enable marriage between queer persons. Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PV Narasimha have given two separate judgments whereby they have shown certain agreement and disagreement with CJI’s order. There were four judgements separately authored by the CJI and Justices Kaul, Bhat and Narasimha. While CJI and Justice Kaul have the same opinion, Justices Bhat, Narasimha and Kohli have agreed with each other. The majority judges by 3:2 held that non-heterosexual couples cannot be granted the right to jointly adopt a child. However, CJI and Justice Kaul said that these couples have the right to jointly adopt a child. Justice Bhat, in its order, said, “Regulation 5(3) of the CARA Regulations cannot be held void on the grounds urged.” Justice Bhat disagrees with the CJI’s opinion of allowing non-heterosexual couples to jointly adopt. “At the same time, this court is of the considered opinion that CARA and the Central Government should appropriately consider the realities of de facto families, where single individuals are permitted to adopt and thereafter start living in a non-matrimonial relationship. In an unforeseen eventuality, the adopted child in question could face exclusion from the benefits otherwise available to adopted children of married couples. This aspect needs further consideration, for which the court is not the appropriate forum,” Justice Bhat said. The CJI had said that the government agency Central Adoption Resource Authority’s (CARA) guidelines discriminate against atypical, unmarried couples to adopt children. “Furthermore, the State shall ensure – consistent with the previous judgment of this Court in KS Puttaswamy (supra), Navtej Johar (supra), Shakti Vahini (supra) and Shafin Jahan (supra)- that the choice exercised by By Elisha Pulivarti, Special Correspondent for India This Week 2023 with More than 650 Indian-Americans from various States of the United States and few from India and other countries getherto-gether for unveiling ceremony of the 19-feet tall “Statue of Equality.” Heavy rain and drizzle did not deter with joys singing and dancing participated, and many drove for more than 12 hours to attend this ‘Historic Event.’ The Statue has been made by renowned artist and sculptor Ram Sutar, who also build the statue of Sardar Patel, called as Statue of Unity, and installed on an Island in Narmada, meters downstream of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat. “We are calling it the Statue of Equality... this (Inequality) is not only the problem in India, everywhere in different forms it exists. Ram Kumar, President of the Ambedkar International Center (AIC) told. Born on April 14, 1891, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar-popular among his followers Babasahebwas the Chairman of the Indian Constituent Assembly’s most crucial Drafting Committee that earned him the moniker Architect of the Indian Constitution. Spread over 13 acres, the AIC in Accokeek township, some 22 miles south of the White House, would consist of a library, convention center, and Buddha Garden among other initiatives. This is a great occasion to participate in the unveiling ceremony of Statue of Babasaheb. This is the tallest statue of Babasaheb in North queer and LGBTQ couples to cohabit is not interfered with and they do no face any threat of violence or coercion. All necessary steps and measures in this regard shall be taken. The respondents shall take suitable steps to ensure that queer couples and transgender persons are not subjected to any involuntary medical or surgical treatment,” Justice Bhat said. “We do agree with certain premises and conclusions that he has recorded – they are: (a) that there exists no fundamental right to marry under the Constitution; (b) that the Special Marriage Act, 1956 (hereafter “SMA”), is neither unconstitutional nor can it be interpreted in such a manner so as to enable marriage between queer persons; and that (c) transgender persons in heterosexual relationships, have the right to solemnize marriage under existing legal frameworks,” Justice Bhat said in a separate judgement. Justice Bhat said that there is no unqualified right to marriage except that recognised by statute including space left by custom. “An entitlement to legal recognition of the right to union – akin to marriage or civil union, or conferring legal status upon the parties to the relationship can be only through enacted law. A SAME SEX MARRIAGE SEE PAGE 6 Tallest Statue of Dr. Ambedkar Unveiled in the North America Wa s h i n g t o n DC (October 14): The Statue has been made by renowned artist and sculptor Ram Sutar, called as “Status of Equality” the largest Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue was Unveiled on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Accokeek, Maryland close to the Washington DC Capital. The tallest Statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar, the Principal architect of India’s Constitution, outside India was formally inaugurated in Maryland suburb of the U.S. Washington, DC Capital on Saturday, October 14, Remember: “A man who contemplates revenge keeps his wounds green.” – Francis Bacon America... After 75 years of Independence, the people are realizing the works done by Dr. Ambedkar and that’s the reason why day by day he’s getting the popularity... people are now understanding him in a proper way and good manner. “Earlier he was treated as a Dalit Leader, but now the entire nation is recognizing his contribution of empowering the women and for the marginalized society as well as the economic weaker sections.” Ravi Kumar Narra, national president of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry {DICC}, said to India This Week. “The greatest economic policy advocated by Dr. Ambedkar is now becoming the reality.” He said The “Statue of AMBEDKAR STATUE SEE PAGE 6
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October 20, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK SC averse to directing doctors to stop unborn’s heartbeat, turns down plea for medical termination of pregnancy ` New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday said that it is averse to issuing a direction to doctors to stop the unborn’s heartbeat while allowing the Centre’s application to recall its earlier order to allow termination of pregnancy. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, also comprising Justice JB Pardiwala, observed that if a medical termination were to be conducted at this stage, the doctors would be faced with a viable foetus. “One of the options before this Court, which the email from AIIMS has flagged, is for it to direct the doctors to stop the heartbeat. This Court is averse to issuing a direction of this nature for the reasons recorded in the preceding paragraph. The petitioner, too, did not wish for this Court to issue such a direction. This was communicated by her to the court during the course of the hearing,” the court said. “This Court is averse to issuing a direction of this nature for the reasons recorded in the preceding paragraph,” the court said. “In the absence of a direction to stop the heartbeat, the viable foetus would be faced with a significant risk of lifelong physical and mental disabilities. The reports submitted by the Medical Board speak for themselves,” the court said. “For these reasons, we do not accede to the prayer for the medical termination of the pregnancy,” the court said. The court directed that the delivery will be conducted by AIIMS at the appropriate time. The Union Government has undertaken to pay all the medical costs for the delivery and any incidental costs. The court said that the decision of whether to give the child up for adoption is entirely that of the parents. The court noted that the length of the pregnancy has crossed twenty-four weeks, and it is now approximately twenty-six weeks and five days. The court said that a medical termination of the pregnancy cannot be permitted because it has crossed the statutory limit of twenty-four weeks. The requirements in either Section 3(2B) or Section 5 must be met. “There are no “substantial foetal abnormalities” diagnosed by a medical board in this case, in terms of Section 3(2B). This Court called for a second medical report from AIIMS to ensure that the facts of the case were accurately placed before it and no foetal abnormality was detected,” the court noted. Neither of the two reports submitted by the medical boards indicates that a termination is immediately necessary to save the life of the petitioner, in terms of Section 5 of the MTP Act. The court rejected a woman’s plea, seeking medical termination of 26 weeks of pregnancy and observing if it is allowed the it would violate the provisions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) on Monday apprised the Supreme Court that no abnormality has been detected in the foetus of a woman who had petitioned to seek the medical termination of her 26-week pregnancy and that with proper care and treatment under appropriate medical supervision, the mother and baby can be managed well during pregnancy and postpartum psychosis. “It is felt that with proper care and treatment under appropriate medical supervision, the mother and baby can be managed well during pregnancy and postpartum, as has been previously evidenced by her response to medications. In case of worsening of symptoms, she may be admitted and treated,” the AIIMS report said. The hospital’s report was filed after the apex court directed it to do so in an order on October 13. The woman has sought the termination of her 26week pregnancy, whereas the Centre has filed an application seeking a recall of the top court’s order by which the woman’s petition has been allowed. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati submitted the AIIMS report, which stated that the woman has a past history of postpartum psychosis and is currently Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 17 (ANI): As the poll bugle sounds in Telangana, the Congress is considering including a promise in its manifesto for the upcoming Telangana polls. This promise, under the proposed ‘Mahalakshmi’ guarantee, may offer eligible women 10 grams of gold at the time of their marriage, according to party leaders. “Discussions regarding this proposal are ongoing with senior party leaders. In addition to the existing commitment of providing Rs 1 lakh to the bride’s family through the ‘Mahalakshmi’ guarantee, the party is contemplating adding the provision of gold,” Sridhar Babu, the chairman of the Telangana Congress manifesto committee said. “However, this recommendation is not final yet, and its confirmation will depend on the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) and the All India Congress Committee (AICC),” he said. Congress earlier tabled the ‘Mahalakshmi’ scheme which will guarantee Rs 2,500 per month for women, an LPG cylinder at Rs 500 and free bus travel for women in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSTRC). With the announcement of the ‘Mahalakshmi’ guarantee scheme, the grand old party is trying to woo women voters. According to the data, the total number of voters in Telangana state stands at 3,06,42,333, wherein 1,53,73,066 are male voters and 1,52,51,797 are female voters, the rest of the voters belong to the third gender. At present, the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) government led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, offers the ‘Kalyan Lakshmi’ scheme. As per an official statement, the main objective of the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme is to provide financial assistance to new wedding brides who belong to SC, ST and minority families. Under this scheme at the time of marriage of the bride financial aid will be transferred into the bank account of the mother. The Telangana Assembly polls are scheduled to be held on November 30 and the counting of votes will take place on December 3. Telangana is set to witness a triangular contest between the BJP, the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi, and the Congress in the upcoming assembly election. In the previous Assembly election held in 2018, BRS managed to win 88 seats out of 119 and had a dominant vote share of 47.4 per cent. Congress came in a distant second with 19 seats. Its vote share was 28.7 per cent. (ANI) 10 grams of gold to eligible brides likely in Congress’ manifesto for Telangana polls controlled by medications. The AIIMS report also said that, as per the assessment by ultrasonography and foetal echo, the foetus did not present any structural anomalies. AIIMS also said that the continuation of pregnancy to full term while the woman is on the revised medications is not likely to significantly increase the risk of adverse outcomes for the mother and foetus as compared to other pregnant women. The court also took note of the AIIMS report. ASG Bhati, appearing for the Centre, apprised the court about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and said that it is a liberal and prochoice legislation aimed at giving absolute primacy to the reproductive autonomy and health of the woman while balancing the rights of a viable unborn child. She further added that now it is not a matter of choice but a choice between preterm delivery and full-term delivery. She assured the court that the government would assist her and her husband with everything, including medical counselling. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves apprised the court on the issue related to the unborn and said that in international law today, there is no right to the unborn child, and the right of the woman is absolute. But the court remarked with a question about whether the woman should be allowed to abort even at 33 weeks of pregnancy in those cases where the foetus is not abnormal. The court also said that the challenge to be law should be dealt with in some other proceedings, as now the matter is limited to the woman and the state. The matter was referred to a three-judge bench after a two-judge bench on October 11 gave a split order on the married woman’s plea seeking termination of a 26-week pregnancy. The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave a split order on the married woman’s plea seeking termination of a 26-week pregnancy, as one of the judges ruled against the termination while the other judge expressed disagreement and said that the woman’s decision must be respected to undergo the procedure of termination of her pregnancy. A two-judge bench of Justices Hima Kohli and BV Nagarathna gave the split decision while hearing the Centre’s plea seeking the recall of its earlier order allowing the woman to undergo the procedure of termination of her pregnancy. Justice Hima Kohli said that her judicial conscience does not allow her to permit termination. Expressing disagreement, Justice BV Nagarathna said that the woman’s decision to terminate her pregnancy must be respected. The woman has submitted an affidavit stating she does not wish to carry out her pregnancy due to her mental condition and ailments. On October 9, a bench of justices, Hima Kohli and BV Nagarathna, directed the woman to visit the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, AIIMS, New Delhi, on October 10. The court had also directed the AIIMS to admit the petitioner to undergo the procedure of termination of her pregnancy at the earliest, with follow-up as may be advised by the treating doctors. (ANI)
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October 20, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK No marriage right to same-sex couple: Justice Bhat agrees with Tallest Statue of Dr. Ambedkar CJI in SMA, but disagrees on adoption right of queer people Unveiled in the North America SAME SEX MARRIAGE FROM PAGE 1 sequitur of this is that the court cannot enjoin or direct the creation of such regulatory framework resulting in legal status,” Justice Bhat said. Justice Bhat also pointed out that his finding should not be read as precluding queer persons from celebrating their commitment to each other, or relationship, in whichever way they wish, within the social realm. “Previous judgments of this court have established that queer and LGBTQ+ couples too have the right to union or relationship (under Article 21) – “be it mental, emotional or sexual” flowing from the right to privacy, right to choice, and autonomy. This, however, does not extend to a right to claim entitlement to any legal status for the said union or relationship,” Justice Bhat said. “The challenge to the SMA on the ground of under classification is not made out. Further, the petitioner’s prayer to read various provisions in a ‘gender neutral’ manner so as to enable same-sex marriage, is unsustainable,”. “Equality and non-discrimination are basic foundational rights. The indirect discriminatory impacts in relation to earned or compensatory benefits, or social welfare entitlements for which marital status is a relevant eligibility factor, for queer couples who in their exercise of choice form relationships, have to be suitably redressed and removed by the State. These measures need to be taken with expedition because inaction will result in injustice and unfairness with regard to the enjoyment of such benefits, available to all citizens who are entitled and covered by such laws, regulations or schemes (for instance, those relating to employment benefits: provident fund, gratuity, family pension, employee state insurance; medical insurance; material entitlements unconnected with matrimonial matters, but resulting in adverse impact upon queer couples). As held earlier, this court cannot within the judicial framework engage in this complex task; the State has to study the impact of these policies, and entitlements,” Justice Bhat. He also said that the Union shall set up a high-powered committee chaired by the Union From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- September 15, 2023 The Way of Love Apostle Paul If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Cabinet Secretary, to undertake a comprehensive examination of all relevant factors, especially including those outlined above. In the conduct of such exercise, the concerned representatives of all stakeholders, and views of all States and Union Territories shall be taken into account. Justice Kohli said that he agreed with the view given by Justice Bhat. Expressing agreement with Justice Bhat, Justice Narasimha said, “I had the privilege of traversing through the opinions of the learned Chief Justice, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Ravindra Bhat. I am afraid I am unable to agree with the opinions of the Chief Justice and Justice Kaul. I am in complete agreement with the reasoning given and conclusions arrived at by Justice Bhat.” “The State may choose from a number of policy outcomes; they may make all marriage and family-related laws gender gender-neutral, or they may create a separate SMA-like statute in gender-neutral terms to give the queer community an avenue for marriage, they may pass an Act creating civil unions, or a domestic partnership legislation, among many other alternatives. Another consequence may be that rather than the Union Government, the State legislatures take action and enact law or frameworks, in the absence of a central law,” the order passed by Justices Bhat and Kohli said. “What is certain, however, is that in questions of such polycentric nature – whether social, or political – the court must exercise restraint and defer to the wisdom of the other branches of the State, which can undertake widescale public consultation, consensus building and reflect the will of the people, and be in their best interest. If as a result of this, a law is enacted that undermines or violates the constitutionally protected rights of an individual, or a group – no matter how miniscule, their right to seek redressal from this Court is guaranteed under Article 32,” the order copy read. The five-judge Constitution bench INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. 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George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online AMBEDKAR STATUE FROM PAGE 1 Equality” represents 1.4 billion people of Indians and 4.5 million of Indian Americans, said Deelip Mhaske from New York who leads the Ambedkarite Movement in the United States. This Statue will not just inspire millions of Indians residing in the United States, but all communities including black, Hispanic and white and others.’ Mhaske Said. This is a historic step towards unifying the Indian American diaspora and working towards making India a superpower not just in technology, but also in social justice, human rights, religious freedom and more, he said. M a h i n d r a Rajwade, who drove from more than 12 hours from Kentucky to attend the statue unveiling ceremony, said this is a proud moment comprising of the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha was dealing with a batch of petitions pertaining to marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community. Around 21 petitions were filed in the Supreme Court seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. One of the petitions earlier raised the absence of a legal framework that allowed members of the LGBTQIA+ community to marry any person of their choice. One of the petitions was represented by Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatgi and Saurabh Kirpal briefed by a team of advocates from Karanjawala & Co. According to one of the petitions, the couple sought to enforce the fundamental rights of LGBTQ+ individuals to marry any person of their choice and said that “the exercise of which ought to be insulated from the disdain of legislative and popular majorities.” for all followers of Dr. Ambedkar. This is for the first time in the world that we are having such a tall statue of Babasaheb outside of India.” The unveiling ceremony was followed by cultural performances by various Indian American groups representing various languages dances and songs and speeches etc. Elisha Pulivarti, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. India SME Council, Inc Presented the President’s Gold Medallion from President Dr. Joseph R. Biden, Jr to Ram Kumar, President for Ambedkar International Center (AIC) for his leadership and commitment and dedication to serve humanity. The U.S. India SME Council have been approved as an official certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Awards and the President’s Lifetime Achievement Awards. During postIndependence. Ambedkar was also the Minister of Law and Justice in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s first Cabinet. Ambedkar played a key role in social movements that fought for the rights of Dalits and untouchables in India. Ambedkar died on December 6, 1956, months after he embraced Buddhism on October 14 that year, the date coinciding with the unveiling the Statue of Equality in Maryland on October 14th is celebrated as Dhamma Chakra Parivartan Din by Amebedkarities. People who came to this occasion really enjoyed every minute, including all social programs and food and fellowship ! Elisha Pulivarti, Special Business Correspondent for India This Week and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. India SME Council, Inc based in Washington DC Capital. Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2023 7 ~ INDIA ~ NEPAL ~ BANGLA DESH ~ PAKISTAN ~ SRI LANKA ~ AFRICA ~ ASIA ~ EUROPE ~ MIDDLE EAST 1-800-343-0038 WEBSITE: GOFLYHOME.COM Five members of a family poisoned to Madhya Pradesh: death in Gadchiroli; Police arrest 2 women Woman kills 2-year-old niece, hides her body under sofa Gadchiroli (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): Two women have been arrested for allegedly poisoning to death five persons of a family in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, police said on Wednesday. With the arrest of Sanghamitra Kumbhare and Rosa Ramteke, the police have unravelled the mysterious death case of five persons of a family within a month, they said. As per the Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, Neelotpal, the two women poisoned five members of a family over an ancestral property dispute and other reasons. “In Village Mahagao, tehsil Aheri, in the Gadchiroli district, over the past few days, Shankar Piru Kumbhare, along with four members of his family, suddenly fell ill and died within a span of twenty days,” police said. “Firstly, on September 20, 2023, Shankar Kumbhare and his wife, Vijaya Kumbhare, were shifted to a hospital in Aheri, after the duo experienced a sudden deterioration in their health. They were later shifted to a reputed hospital in Nagpur for treatment. Unfortunately, due to a lack of proper diagnosis, Shankar Kumbhare passed away on September 26, 2023, followed by his wife, Vijaya Kumbhare on September 27,” Gadchiroli SP, Neelotpal said. He said that while still recovering from this shock, Kumbhare’s daughter, Komal Dahagaokar, and his son, Roshan Kumbhare, who were residing in Gadaheri, as well as his daughter Ananda, also known as Varsha Urade, who was living nearby, were hospitalized in different medical facilities. “Their conditions deteriorated day by day without any signs of improvement. Later, Komal passed away on October 8, Ananda (Varsha Urade) on October 14 and Roshan Kumbhare on October 15,” he added. The police said that apart from the deceased family members, they poisoned other three persons, including the Kumbhare’s eldest son and the driver who took Shankar and Vijaya to the hospital for treatment. “Their condition is stable now,” police added. Incidentally, the police took the matter seriously and an investigation was initiated. “Four different investigation teams were formed immediately, to conduct inquiries in various districts of Maharashtra and Telangana. Reliable sources later provided information that Sanghamitra Kumbhare, Shankar Kumbhare’s daughter-in-law and Rosa Ramteke, the wife of a brother-in-law of Shankar Kumbhare were actively involved in crime. Police closely monitored their activities and detained them on October 18, 2023. Subsequent investigations revealed that both the individuals had committed the crime,” police added. Relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) have been registered against the arrested women and further details are awaited. (ANI) Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): A woman allegedly strangled her two-year-old niece to death for not allowing her to sleep in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, police said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the Hanumantal police station limits and the accused has been arrested, officials said. Additional Superintendent of Police Priyanka Shukla Jabalpur said the victim, daughter of one Sakil Mansoori, went missing on Monday afternoon. The family members of the girl filed a missing person report, he said, adding that police recorded statements of relatives of the girl. Upon finding discrepancies in their statements, police searched the house and found the girl’s body under a sofa in the drawing room, SP Shukla added. After a detailed investigation, police interrogated, Afsana, the girl’s aunt. “She confessed to her crime and told the police that the girl had come to her room on Monday afternoon,” SP Shukla said. “I asked her to go out of my room and slapped her. She started to cry loudly. I covered her mouth and nose with my hand to silence her. Fearing her dead, I hide her body under the sofa,” the accused told police. The accused has been taken into custody, SP Shukla said, adding that they were waiting for a post-mortem report following which a case of murder will be registered against her. (ANI)
October 20, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK PM Modi has bridged the gap between the Developed and Developing World during G-20 says Global Academic Leaders Chandigarh [India], October 11: “India has emerged as an emphatic voice of global south that has raised the pressing concerns and issues affecting developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America,” said the academic leaders of over 40 top universities of the world during an international conference organised by NID foundation at Chandigarh University (CU) campus on Tuesday (October 10). The academic leaders, who are majorly from G20 countries, applauded India’s successful G-20 presidency which they said was a watershed moment as the country helped in shaping several global issues. They expressed their views during the international conference held on the theme ‘India: The Voice of Global South’ which was organised by NID foundation at CU. They also hailed the efforts of PM Modi to make African Union as a permanent member of G-20. This is the first such conference held on this theme after the G20 Summit held in New Delhi. The conference was held on the sidelines of Global Education Summit that began on Monday, in which the academic leaders, including vicechancellors, presidents, and top officials, of more than 40 universities from across 30 countries like UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Japan, Uzbekistan etc. are participating. With the resounding success of G-20 summit held in September in New Delhi, India emerged as an architect of the global agenda and led the world to embrace ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, the academic leaders said who are in CU deliberating on various topic like fostering global collaboration in higher education and achieving inclusiveness through its internationalization. Professor Linda du Plessis, Deputy ViceChancellor (Planning And Campus Operations), North-West University, South Africa, while praising the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “PM Modi is a visionary leader and if we have a leader with a vision which people support and trust and are willing to invest in that vision and ready to put all the strategies towards it, that makes a huge difference. Investing in what the Prime Minister stands for can make a huge difference in empowering people.” Prof. Nanda Bahadur Singh, ViceChancellor, Mid-West University Surkhet in Nepal, said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not only the leader of India but of the Nations across the world, in particular the leader of Global South. PM Modi has given new impetus to the World Community through India’s Presidency of G-20 that focused on addressing various global issues. He has inspired the idea of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ across the world and advocated the need to understand the fact that despite being separate Nations, we are all interconnected.” While speaking on the second day of the Global Summit, Chancellor Chandigarh University & NID Foundation Chief Patron Satnam Singh Sandhu said, “India’s momentous G-20 presidency under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reshaped the global order. PM Modi has given the message of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’ for addressing the global issues like climate crisis, environment protection, and poverty. Through the consensus of G-20, which has been adopted unanimously by more than 126 Nations of the world, PM Modi has emerged as the Global Protagonist.” Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor Chandigarh University & Chief Patron, NID foundation further added that, “PM Narendra Modi has not only worked for the better future of India and the Indians, but also as a Global Statesman, and contributed to establishing Peace, Inclusive Growth in the Developing World and the Better Future for the Humanity. During G-20 presidency, India emerged as the Voice of the Global South, and raised concerns and issues faced by the Developing nations. Due to the consistent efforts of PM Modi, African Union has gained the permanent membership of G-20, which now represents around 85% of the global GDP, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.” Yhing Sawheny, Deputy Director, International Affairs, SIAM University Thailand, said that PM Narendra Modi has great visionary leadership skills and he is really the best leader that we all in the world look up to. “He is great example for the world and has also worked at lot for the betterment of the country. Through G-20 summit he has shown the roadmap to the whole world about how we can achieve peace and prosperity,” she said. Prof. Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University, Malaysia, said, “PM Modi has shown through the resounding success of India’s G-20 presidency that Asia can be taking a leadership position in the world which is important because I think it is the end of the western dominated world. PM Modi promoted multilateralism – which means that the world should not be dominated by one or two powers.” Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, said, “The vision of India, PM Narendra Modi, and even the G20 has focused on the need to develop a platform that contributes to the society. India is a country that portrays professionalism and respect to others in its true sense, and the best part is that Indians are highly devoted to their motherland. In this context, we can say that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very focused in the progress and economic development of the country.” About Chandigarh University Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. Website address: https:// www.cuchd.in/ About NID Foundation NID Foundation is a social, economic, and political outreach & engagement organization that works with the community, government, industry, and civil society stakeholders to generate reformoriented intelligence in areas of domestic and international issues, governance, education, and environmental reforms, thereby supporting leaders and policymakers in making informed decisions. Our vision uses global challenges as props and set cutting-edge experiential learning tools to trigger this adaptive capacity. 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FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2023 9 Aditya-L1 to reach Lagrange Point 1 by mid-January: ISRO Chief S Somnath Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 15 (ANI): Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief S Somnath on Sunday said that India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 spacecraft will reach the Lagrange Point 1 (L1) by mid-January. “It is working very well... Currently, it takes almost 110 days to travel from Earth to the L1 point. So by the middle of January, it will reach the L1 point. Then at that point, we will do the insertion into the Lagrange Point. That is called the halo orbit. It’s a big orbit. So that will happen by the middle of January”, Somath told reporters in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai. It is worth mentioning that after the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the South pole of the moon, the ISRO launched the country’s maiden solar mission — Aditya-L1 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on September 2. It carried seven different payloads to have a detailed study of the sun, four of which will observe the light from the sun and the other three will measure in-situ parameters of the plasma and magnetic fields. Aditya-L1 will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrangian Point 1 (or L1), which is 1.5 million km away from the Earth in the direction of the sun. It is expected to cover the distance in four months’ time. Aditya-L1 will stay approximately 1.5 million km away from Earth, directed towards the Sun, which is about 1 per cent of the Earth-Sun distance. The Sun is a giant sphere of gas and AdityaL1 would study the outer atmosphere of the Sun. ISRO had said Aditya-L1 will neither land on the Sun nor approach the Sun any closer. In addition, the ISRO Chief also spoke about the ‘Gaganyan‘ mission. “Test Vehicle-D1 mission is scheduled for October 21. This is the Gaganyaan program. The Gaganyaan program requires testing, demonstrating the crew escape system. The crew escape system is a very critical system in Gaganyaan. If anything happens to the rocket, you have to save the crew by moving the crew away from the exploding rocket at least by two km. So this test is to demonstrate the crew escape system in one condition of the flight. So this condition we are demonstrating is called the Transonic condition...”, Somnath said. ” Every month we will have at least one launch. After this test vehicle launch, we have GSLV. Then we have SSLV. Then after that, the Gaganyaan unmanned mission will be there. In between there will be a PSLV launch. So before January, you will see at least 4-5 launches”, he added. According to the ISRO, the Gaganyaan project envisages a demonstration of human spaceflight capability by launching a crew of three members to an orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and bringing them back safely to earth, by landing in Indian sea waters.
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