by Editor | Aug 31, 2024 | News, Politics
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key accused involved in an international conspiracy to radicalise youngsters and establish an Islamic caliphate in India, an official statement said on Saturday.
According to the NIA statement, the arrest was made in a case registered by the agency against six people influenced by the extremist, radical and fundamental ideology of the Hizb-ut-Tahrir — an international pan-Islamist and fundamentalist organisation fighting to establish an Islamic caliphate and enforce the constitution written by its founder Taqi al-Din al-Nabhani.
As per the NIA investigation, the accused had “conducted secret Bayaans, where many participants, particularly gullible youth, were radicalised with ideologies of Hizb-ut-Tahrir, which seeks military assistance (Nusra) from forces inimical to India to achieve its nefarious goal”.
Aziz Ahamed was found to be one of the chief initiators in conducting secret ‘Bayaans’, the NIA said.
by Editor | Aug 31, 2024 | News, Politics
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the railways has made big strides in addressing long-standing issues and will not stop till it becomes a guarantee of comfortable travel for all sections of society.
The prime minister made these remarks during the virtual flag-off ceremony of three Vande Bharat Express trains.
“Through its hard work over the years, the railways has made big strides in addressing long-standing issues and offered new hopes and solutions. We will not stop until Indian Railways becomes a guarantee of comfortable travel for everyone,” Modi said.
The three trains flagged off by the prime minister connect Meerut with Lucknow, Madurai with Bengaluru, and Chennai with Nagercoil.
Modi said faster growth of southern states is key to achieving the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
He said that an increased budgetary allocation to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has strengthened rail transport in southern states.
by Editor | Aug 31, 2024 | News, Politics
Abdul Ghafoor Abdul Majeed Noorani, commonly known as A G Noorani, 16 September 1930-29 August 2024, was a distinguished scholar – in its truest sense, a writer, lawyer, and political commentator whose extensive oeuvre profoundly impacted discussions on various subjects including Indian constitutional law, politics, history, and civil liberties.
Although it is challenging to fully capture the depth of Noorani’s contributions and the knowledge he has imparted, this article offers an overview of his most notable scholarly works. We will explore some of Noorani’s major books and writings, highlighting his critical insights into Indian politics and history.
AG Noorani’s Early Works and Major Contributions
Noorani’s scholarly journey commenced with his seminal work “The Kashmir Question” (1964). This pivotal book offers an in-depth analysis of the origins and development of the Kashmir conflict, establishing Noorani’s reputation as a preeminent authority on the subject. He meticulously explores the political, historical, and international dimensions of the dispute, providing insights that remain pertinent in contemporary discourses on Kashmir.
Another notable early work is “Ministers’ Misconduct” (1973). This book critically examines the ethical standards and legal frameworks governing political leaders in India. By investigating various instances of misconduct, Noorani highlights issues of political corruption and advocates for accountability and transparency in governance.
Exploration of Constitutional Issues
Noorani’s “Constitutional Questions and Citizens’ Rights” (2006) offers a comprehensive exploration of how constitutional provisions affect individual freedoms. It addresses some critical legal issues such as preventive detention laws, freedom of expression, and the balance between state power, and individual rights. Noorani’s analysis reflects his deep engagement with the evolving landscape of civil liberties in India.
by Editor | Aug 31, 2024 | Business, Economy, News
Mumbai: Indian equity indices were trading higher after opening at a fresh record high on Friday, following positive cues from Asian peers.
At 9:37 a.m., Sensex was up 221 points or 0.27 per cent at 82,355 and Nifty was up 66 points or 0.26 per cent at 25,217.
At the beginning of the trading session, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 82,637 and 25,249 respectively.
The market trend remains positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE) 1,276 shares are in the green and 888 shares in the red.
Almost all indices are trading in the green. PSU Bank, fin service, FMCGm Pharma, energy and pvt bank are major gainers.
In the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, NTPC, Power Grid, L&T, Titan, M&M, Asian Paints and Reliance are the top gainers. Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, TCS, Sun Pharma and HCL Tech are the top losers.
by Editor | Aug 31, 2024 | Business, Economy, News
New Delhi: India’s gross domestic product slowed to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent in April-June this fiscal against 8.2 per cent in the year-ago period, mainly due to poor showing by the farm sector, according to government data.
India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China’s GDP growth in the April-June quarter was 4.7 per cent.
The agriculture sector recorded a 2 per cent growth, down from 3.7 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2023-24, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on Friday.
However, the growth in the manufacturing sector accelerated to 7 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal compared to 5 per cent in the year-ago period.
The previous GDP low was 6.2 per cent in January-March 2023.
