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India climbs up one spot to 130 in UN’s human development index

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India climbed one spot to 130 among 189 nations in the latest human development index released on September 14 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Among South Asian nations, India’s human development index (HDI) value is above the average of 0.638 for the region, with Bangladesh and Pakistan being ranked 136 and 150 respectively.

HDI value for 2017 is 0.640, which put the country in the medium human development category.

In 2016, India’s HDI value of 0.624 put it at 131 rank.

Between 1990 and 2017, India’s HDI value increased from 0.427 to 0.640, an increase of nearly 50 per cent. This is an indicator of the nation’s achievements in lifting millions of people out of poverty.

Francine Pickup, Country Director, UNDP India, while lauding India in improving its HDI value said, “The Government of India is committed to improving the quality of life for all its people. The success of India’s national development schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat, Make in India, and initiatives aimed at universalizing school education and health care, will be crucial in ensuring that the upward trend on human development accelerates and also achieve the Prime Minister’s vision of development for all and the key principle of the Sustainable Development Goals — to leave no one behind.”

The HDI value is a summary measure for assessing long-term progress in three dimensions of human development: first is a long and healthy life, second is an access to knowledge and third one is a decent standard of living.

Norway, Australia, Switzerland, Ireland and Germany led the ranking, while nations like Niger, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Chad and Burundi have secured lowest ranking in the HDI’s measurement of national achievements in health, education and income.

Police arrest Delhi cop’s son on charges of rape after Home Minister orders action

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A Delhi police officer’s son named Rohit Singh Tomar was arrested on September 14 and charged with rape and criminal intimidation in two separate cases. The arrest was made following an FIR lodged on the basis of a complaint by the victim.

The arrest came hours after Home Minister Rajnath Singh asked Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to take necessary action in the case.

Singh while expressing concern tweeted, “I have taken note of a video where a youth has been seen severely beating a woman. I have spoken to the Delhi Police Commissioner over the phone and directed him to take necessary action in this regard.”

The home minister swung into action after seeing a video of a young man mercilessly beating a woman inside office premises went viral. In the video clip, young man is seen dragging the woman around by her hair, throwing her to the ground, kicking her, slapping her and using his knees and elbows to try and inflict maximum pain.

The woman, seen in the video, told the police that the accused, Tomar, called her to his friend’s office in Uttam Nagar and sexually assaulted her, said Anto Alphonse, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka).

The woman alleged that the accused started beating her when she told him that she will register a complaint with the police, he added.

The clip, believed to have been filmed at a call centre in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on September 2.

PM Modi to launch ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement from September 15th

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will launch the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ movement from September 15th.

As part of an elaborate launch event for this fortnight long movement, PM Modi will interact with a cross-section of people from 18 locations across the country, via video conferencing. The people with whom PM will interact include school-children, jawans, spiritual leaders, members of milk and agricultural cooperatives, media persons, local government representatives, railway employees, Self Help Groups, and Swachhagrahis, among others.

The Swachhata Hi Seva movement, which aims at generating greater public participation towards Swachhta, is being organized in the run up to the fourth anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, on October 2nd, 2018, which will also mark the commencement of the 150th year celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.

Earlier, describing this movement as “a great way to pay tributes to Bapu,” PM Modi, in a video message to the people, had exhorted people to be “part of this movement and strengthen the efforts to create a Swachh Bharat.”

SC dismisses need for family welfare committees in dowry harassment cases

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The Supreme Court on September 14 struck down the need for “family welfare committees” to look into complaints by women before arresting the husband and family members in dowry harassment cases. The judgment is modification of its previous order that provided setting up of a committee to deal with complaints of dowry harassment.

The SC’s three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra and comprising of Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, said that the law is being misused by some individuals, and added that the court’s role is not to fulfill gaps left in the legislation.

“We have protected pre-arrest or anticipatory bail provision in dowry harassment cases.” SC bench said.

The court reportedly said that though Section 498A was enacted to protect women from cruelty in matrimonial houses, its misuse to harass the other side too is causing social unrest.

The SC Bench also directed that cases under 498A should only be investigated by designated Investigating Officers of that area.

“We think it is appropriate to direct the Investigating Officers (IOs) to be careful and follow the principles stated in Joginder Kumar case and certain other judgements. We direct the DGP of each state to ensure that the IOs who are incharge of investigation of cases of offences under section 498-A (Dowry Harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) should be given rigorous training with respect to the principles stated by this court relating to arrests,” court order reads.  

CJI added, “The courts remain constantly alive to the situation that though no war takes place, yet neither anger nor vendetta of the aggrieved section should take an advantage of the legal provision and harass the other side with influence or espousing the principle of sympathy.” 

Maharashtra court issues arrest warrants against Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu, 14 others

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A Maharashtra court on September 14 issued non-bailable warrants against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and 14 others in a 2010 case related to an agitation by them against the Babli Barrage on River Godavari, an official said.

NR Gajbhiye, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Dharmabad Court in Nanded District, issued the warrants against Andhra CM Naidu and his cabinet colleagues, Irrigation Minister DU Rao, Social Welfare Minister G.Kamalakar and 12 others directing the police to produce them in the court by 21 September.

The Telugu Desam Party strongly reacted to the news about the court order and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is behind the conspiracy.

The incident took place when Naidu was the leader of opposition in the state and along with 40 legislators organized a massive protests over what it termed the “illegal constructions” of the Babli Barrage project by the Maharashtra government allegedly to divert Godavari River waters from Telangana region of the then undivided Andhra Pradesh.

CM Naidu and 14 others have been charged with the Indian Penal Code offences, including assault or criminal force, to deter public servant from discharge of duty, voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means, act endangering life or personal safety of others, criminal intimidation among others.

N Lokesh, CM Naidu’s son and state Information Technology Minister, said that his father and other TDP leaders would attend the court. “He fought to protect the interests of Telangana. He even refused to seek bail when he was arrested,” Lokesh added. 

PM Modi addresses Dawoodi Bohra Community at Ashara Mubaraka in Indore

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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Friday arrived at Madhya Pradesh’s Indore to attend Ashara Mubaraka – Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Imam Husain, organized by the Dawoodi Bohra community.

PM Modi addressed a gathering of over one lakh people at Indore’s Saifee mosque in the presence of Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin – spiritual head of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

In his address, Modi said, “I have a very old relationship with the Bohra community. I am fortunate to receive the affection of the Bohra community. There is no such village in Gujarat where a Bohra trader cannot be found. The community assisted me during my tenure as Gujarat’s chief minister. It is a sheer affection of you people that have brought me here today.”

Praising the Bohra community on the lines of peace and justice, PM said, “You have imbibed the holy message of Imam Hussein within you and have sent it across the World. Imam Hussein was martyred for peace and justice. He raised his voice against injustice. This lesson by him is more important today than it was earlier.”

In his address PM also talked about Ayushmaan Bharat Scheme, he said “Today, Ayushmaan Bharat has worked as ‘Sanjeevani’ for almost 50 crores of poor people across India. The trial of this scheme — which ensures free treatment of up to 5lakhs, is underway.”

Congratulating people of Indore for setting a benchmark in the nation for cleanliness, PM said, “when it comes to cleanliness, Indore is number one in the nation, even Bhopal this time has done wonders in terms of cleanliness.”

Focusing on his campaign of ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’, PM said, “The scheme will be launched tomorrow. I will address cleanliness workers and the people who promote awareness in the country, through video conferencing.

Jammu and Kashmir: 10 dead as mini bus falls into Chenab river in Kishtwar

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At least ten people died and several others were injured after a mini bus fell in to Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning.

According to reports, 10 people died and many others were injured in Thakria area of Kishtwar. Thakria is situated around 18 km from the district headquarters and the vehicle was on its way to Kishtwar.

The mini bus was overloaded as nearly 30-35 passengers were travelling in it. The driver lost control and the bus skidded off the road and fell down into Chenab.

Locals, police and rescue teams rushed to the spot, started rescue operation and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. 

Fire, explosions erupted in three US towns, 1 dead, hundreds evacuated

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At least one person died and 12 others got injured after dozens of explosions and fire triggered by a natural gas pipeline rupture near Boston leading to mass evacuations from US towns north of Boston, police said.

Massachusetts State Police said that they had responded to nearly 70 reports of fires, explosions and the smell of gas in a widespread area encompassing the east coast towns of Lawrence, Andover and North Andover.

Police said, “Numerous evacuations of neighbourhoods where there are gas odours are underway.”

Andover Fire Chief Michael Mansfield reportedly said that fire investigators suspected “over-pressurization of a gas main” belonging to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts led to the series of explosions and fires.

The blasts left dozens of homes and other buildings demolished as firefighters from some 50 departments raced for hours from one blaze to another and utility crews rushed to shut off gas and power in the area to prevent further ignitions and blasts.

Police tweeted, “Gas lines are currently being depressurised, and it will take some time.”

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said in a statement that he was “actively monitoring the situation,” urging “residents to heed instructions from local officials.”

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi launches National Scholarship Portal Mobile App

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Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched the country’s first “National Scholarship Portal Mobile App” (NSP Mobile App).

Speaking on the occasion, Naqvi said that this “National Scholarship Portal Mobile App” will ensure a smooth, accessible and hassle-free scholarship system for students from poor and weaker sections. He said that all the scholarships are being given directly into bank accounts of the needy students under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode through the National Scholarship Portal which has ensured that there is no scope for duplication and leakage.

Naqvi said that the “National Scholarship Portal Mobile App” will prove beneficial for students, and will help in strengthening a transparent mechanism for the scholarships. The mobile app will be beneficial for the students in many ways: students will get all the information regarding various scholarships on this mobile app; they will be able to apply for scholarships sitting in their home; students can upload necessary documents on this mobile app; students can check the status of their application, scholarship disbursement etc. Students from far-flung/hilly areas/North East will be the most benefitted.

Naqvi said that the Ministry of Minority Affairs has completely gone online, which has eliminated middlemen and benefits of every scheme are reaching directly to the needy without any obstacle. The Minister said that during the last about 4 years, the Modi Government’s “Empowerment without Appeasement” policy has ensured that record about 3 crore students belonging to poor and weaker sections of Minorities have been benefitted from various scholarship programmes. The beneficiaries include about 1 crore 63 lakh girls. He added that school dropout rate among Muslim girls, which was earlier more than 70 per cent, has now been reduced to about 35-40 per cent due to awareness and educational empowerment programmes of the Modi Government. Our goal is to bring it down to zero per cent. Transparent and hassle-free scholarship system has helped in this endeavour.

Naqvi said that Ministry of Minority Affairs has worked with commitment to “3E- Education, Employment & Empowerment”. In the last about one year, thousands of educational institutions of all Minority communities including Madarsas, have been included in the mainstream education system by connecting them with “3T-Teacher, Tiffin, Toilet”.

DUSU elections results 2018: ABVP wins 3 posts, NSUI gets 1

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The Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections results have been announced in which RSS’s Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) won three posts, including that of President whereas National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) managed to get one post.

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The ABVP won the posts of president, vice president and joint secretary while NSUI secured secretary post.

ABVP’s Ankit Baisoya defeated NSUI’s Sunny Chhillar in the presidential election with a margin of 1744 votes.

Baisoya was polled 20,467 votes when NSUI’s Chillar came runner up with 18,723 votes.

ABVP candidate Baisoya said, “Our election manifesto said we would dedicate 50 per cent of the DUSU budget to women safety, so I will now work towards making the campus safer for women.”

He further said, “Our party has worked for the welfare of students and we will continue to do so.”

ABVP’s Shakti Singh was declared as the vice president after he won with a margin of 7673 votes.

Singh was elected with 23,046 votes while Leena of NSUI was polled 15,000.

ABVP’s Jyoti Choudhary registered a win on the post of Joint Secretary with 19,353 votes.

NSUI candidate Akash Choudhary, bagged 20,198 votes and won the post of secretary of the students union.

Following the announcement of the results Baisoya reportedly said, “I want to thank the workers of ABVP who have worked on the ground throughout the year. More than half of DUSU budget will be spent on Women and SC/ST students. Our priorities also include 24×7 libraries, metro concession passes among others.”

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