A 30 year old woman Seetabai Gade, resident of Bakkarwadi of Beed district died due to illegal abortion.
To confirm the reason for death her body is sent to Aurangabad for autopsy.
The government is combing all abortion centers and sonography centers to verify the malpractices such as sex detection and illegal abortion.
Opposition said, Beed district is infamous for such practices and so far the government has not done anything to tackle the issue. Opposition slam gov for not acting on it in legislative assembly.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)- an umbrella body of farmers has announced it is beginning a 75-hour sit-in in Lakhimpur Kheri from Thursday to press for their pending demands.
SKM is an umbrella group comprising around 40 farm organisations, primarily demanding the proper implementation of minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Earlier on July 31, farmers in Punjab had blocked the railway track at Vallah in Amritsar, Bathinda and protested at Shambhu toll plaza in Ambala, Panchkula’s Barwala and Kaithal’s Cheeka against the Union government for not fulfilling their demands.
On December 14, the SKM urged the centre to dismiss and arrest the Minister of State (MoS) in Home Ministry Ajay Mishra Teni after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to investigate the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case termed the incident as a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’ in its submission to the Judicial Magistrate.
Citing the fact that the SIT has recommended the removal of the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC) 279, 338, 304A and recommended imposition of sections 307, 326, 34 and sections 3, 25 and 30 of the Arms act on the 13 accused in the case, the SKM asserted that, “The SITs investigation reaffirms the stand of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the protesting farmers that the Lakhimpur Kheri incident was a pre-planned massacre.”
SKM urged the centre to stop providing its alleged protection to the minister and reiterated its demand for his dismissal and arrest. Local farmers had blamed the Union Minister and his son Ashish Mishra for the violence that left eight dead, including four farmers a local journalist, and others during a farmers’ protest.
They were mowed down by a vehicle that was part of the convoy of the Minister in Lakhimpur Kheri in north-central Uttar Pradesh. Videos were being circulated on social media where an SUV was seen knocking down protesters from behind. The Minister and his son denied the charges.
WI woman to host New Zealand for three ODIs, T20I series 4
West Indies women will host New Zealand for three ODIs and five T20Is from September 16 to October 6 in Antigua, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Wednesday. CWI confirmed that the three One-Day Internationals (ODI) and five T20 Internationals (T20I) will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The ODI Series is scheduled for September 16, 19 and 22.
While the T20Is are scheduled for September 26 to October 6.
“I am very happy that we will be hosting New Zealand in the West Indies,” Courtney Walsh, West Indies head coach, said in a CWI release.
“They are a very competitive team, and this will make for a great series for our team. As it comes just after we’ve had the Women’s regional tournaments and the Women’s CPL, it will be a great fillip for our players,” he added.
The West Indies coach said that they are currently holding a specialist camp that includes some new players.
“And after the Women’s CPL we will have a second camp in Antigua. In addition, the Lead Selector was with the West Indies U19 Women’s team for their series in Florida and have identified some exciting prospects to consider,” Walsh added.
“We should have enough cricket before the New Zealand Series starts. Every series that we play we want to win, and we will be playing a positive brand of cricket. We will also have an eye on the T20 World Cup around the corner. So, this will give the squad a chance to showcase all their skills, and also give us, the coaching staff, a chance to look at what depth we have,” he further said.
Indian stock indices started Thursday’s session with minor losses primarily due to profit booking after the recent bull run.
Barring today’s marginal losses, the latest bull run in Indian stocks has been continuing for the past five weeks on a trot. At 9.21 a.m., Sensex traded at 60,135.12 points, down 125.01 points or 0.21 per cent, whereas Nifty traded at17,917.60 points, down 26.65 points or 0.15 per cent.
Pertinent to mention here, the benchmark index Sensex touched the psychologically crucial 60,000 mark on Wednesday after more than four months. A slight moderation in inflation — both in the US and India — coupled with a fresh inflow of foreign funds into Indian capital markets infused positive investor sentiments.
“The decline in inflation has increased the possibility of a soft landing for the US economy. In India, the decline in inflation, declining crude, strong growth momentum, good monsoon and above all FIIs turning into consistent buyers have turned the sentiments in favour of the bulls. However, high valuation is a concern,” said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
Till early July, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) were consistently selling equities in the Indian markets for the past nine-to-ten months due to various reasons, including tightening of monetary policy in advanced economies, rising demand for the dollar and high returns from US bonds.
They have pulled out Rs 175,653 crore worth of equities so far in 2022, NSDL data showed. In July, they were, however, the net buyer with a total purchase of equities worth Rs 4,989 crore.
So far in August, they bought equities worth another Rs 36,716 crore, data showed. Meanwhile, benchmark indices – Sensex and Nifty – rose nearly 10-11 per cent during the ongoing rally on a cumulative basis, thereby recovering largely the entire losses they witnessed so far in 2022.
The latest rally in stocks made Indian investors richer by around Rs 25 trillion. “While the domestic economy and earnings have showcased strong resilience, we remain caution at current valuations & suggest a staggered buying approach,” said Kedar Kadam, Director – Listed Investments at Waterfield Advisors.
Arrested Sukanya Mondal to appear before Calcutta HC today 7
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed Sukanya Mandal, daughter of TMC Birbhum District President Anubrata Mondal, to appear before the court today after a petition was filed that she got the post of teacher without clearing the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) exam.
The petitioner alleged that a total of six people including Mandal were given jobs as primary teachers without undergoing the TET exam.
Hearing on a PIL on Wednesday Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay asked for documents regarding Anubrata Mandal’s relatives getting jobs in primary schools and hence directed Mandal’s appearance before the court.
As per reports, Sukanya Mandal never physically visited the school of her appointment while the attendance register was sent to Mandal’s house to mark her presence.
Earlier the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on August 11 arrested TMC Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal who is known to be a close aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in connection with the cattle smuggling case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on August 5 had sent a notice to Mondal for interrogation in connection with a cattle smuggling case, sources said.
Mondal was asked to appear in the CBI office at Nizam’s Palace in Kolkata on Monday, August 8.
The CBI on September 21, 2020, had arrested a former Border Security Force (BSF) Commandant, in connection with illegal cattle smuggling across the Indo-Bangladesh border. Anubrata Mondal’s name came under the scanner during the investigation of the case, the sources added.
Meanwhile, West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari reacting to the recent developments in West Bengal said that the TMC government will not last longer than six months in the state
“Enforcement Directorate and CBI are doing their work. This party (TMC) will not last even for 6 months. December is their deadline,” said West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikar
Image: ANI | Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate Zabihullah Mujahid
The Taliban on Wednesday condemned the explosion that took place at a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, which left 20 people dead.
The spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, said in a tweet that the perpetrators of “crimes” will soon be arrested and punished, Tolo News reported. Earlier, on Wednesday evening, an explosion took place in the Khair Khana area of Kabul during evening prayers where 20 people were killed and another 40 were injured.
The Taliban claim they have full control of Afghanistan but the Islamic State continues carrying out attacks on civilians and police across the country. The Taliban has not issued any statement on casualties, according to the Afghan news agency. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
Among the dead is a top Islamic cleric named Amir Mohammad Kabuli. Two weeks ago, two deadly blasts in Kabul took the lives of 10 people, injuring 40 others.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for both attacks. This blast comes on the heels of one year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Rights groups said the Taliban have broken multiple pledges to respect human rights and women’s rights.
After capturing Kabul in August last year, the Islamic authorities have imposed severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights, suppressed the media, and arbitrarily detained, tortured, and summarily executed critics and perceived opponents, among other abuses.
The New York-based rights group in its report said Taliban human rights abuses have brought widespread condemnation and imperilled international efforts to address the country’s dire humanitarian situation.
Two new electric buses, including the first air-conditioned double-decker bus in the country, will join the fleet of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking here on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday.
A single-decker electric bus for app-based premium bus service and a double-decker air-conditioned bus will be launched at a function to be held at NCPA in south Mumbai.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis and other dignitaries will attend the event.
Two books, including a coffee table book, will be published.
The photographs and videos of black and red double-decker bus and blue-coloured single-decker bus have gone viral on social media.
According to BEST officials, the manufacturer of the buses will first unveil them at a function near Mantralaya in south Mumbai on Thursday morning before handing them over to the BEST undertaking.
The BEST has awarded a contract to a private company for the supply of 900 electric buses in phases. Of these, 50 per cent of buses are expected to be delivered by March 2023 and the remaining 50 per cent thereafter.
The public transport service provider in Mumbai has planned to launch premium app-based public transport in the city.
Officials said that passengers will have to book their seats through the mobile application and they might have to shell out more fares as compared to the conventional buses for this premium service.
BEST is the second biggest mode of public transport in Mumbai after the suburban trains that carry more than 75 lakh passengers daily. BEST ferries more than 30 lakh passengers every day with a fleet of around 3,700 buses.
Lalu Prasad says "Modi ko hatana hai" as RJD returns to power in Bihar 11
Aiming to hit another home run in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has slammed the “dictatorial” government at the Centre and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be ousted from power.
“We have to oust the dictatorial government. Hatana hai, Modi ko hatana hai,” RJD chief Lalu Prasad said on Wednesday when asked by reporters about the 2024 general elections, which the Modi-led central government is seeking to win for the third time.
Lalu Prasad returned to Patna from Delhi on Wednesday and met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for the first time since RJD returned to power in the state where Kumar formed a new Mahagathbandhan government after breaking the alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswhi Yadav who is Lalu Prasad’s son took to Twitter shared pictures of the meeting between the two leaders. “Respected chief minister Nitish Kumar ji reached to meet the national president (RJD) Lalu Prasad Yadav,” Tejaswi tweeted. Tej Pratap Yadav and Rabri Devi were also present on the occasion. Before taking oath as chief minister, Nitish Kumar had spoken with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and discussed the political developments. Kumar and his deputy – RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav took oath on August 10.
Earlier, when Nitish Kumar broke the alliance with BJP, Lalu Yadav hailed Kumar for his decision to split from the NDA and reunite with the Mahagathbandhan to form the new government in the state.
In July, Lalu Prasad, who has been out from prison on bail from April last year in the fodder scam case, was admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi after he suffered a fracture in his shoulder.
The RJD leader was discharged on July 22. A total of 31 ministers were inducted into the Bihar cabinet from various parties that are part of the Mahagathbandhan or the Grand Alliance in the state. On August 16, the new Ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan at Raj Bhavan.
The RJD got 16 ministerial berths while the Janata Dal (United) got 11. From RJD, Deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav’s brother Tej Pratap Yadav, Samir Kumar Mahaseth, Chandrashekhar, Kumar Sarvajeet, Lalit Yadav, Surendra Prasad Yadav, Ramanand Yadav, Jitendra Kumar Rai, Anita Devi and Sudhakar Singh and Alok Mehta took oath.
Congress legislators Afaque Alam and Murari Lal Gautam were inducted into the cabinet as ministers, while Hindustani Awam Morcha’s Santosh Suman was also sworn in.
The Bihar Grand Alliance has a combined strength of 163. Its effective strength climbed to 164 after Independent MLA Sumit Kumar Singh extended its support to Nitish Kumar. The new government is likely to prove majority in the Bihar assembly on August 24
A new study has found that the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in over 8,000 excess suicide deaths in Japan between March 2020 and June 2022, news agency Kyodo reported on Wednesday.
A group of researchers compared the expected number of suicides based on past trends with the actual number of suicide deaths over the given period.
The team concluded that suicide mortality rose by 8,088 deaths during the pandemic. The most affected group were women in their 20s, who accounted for the largest increase, but even younger females saw a considerable rise in suicide rates. The research says that the pandemic caused 1,837 suicides of people in their 20s, while 1,092 of them were women.
Women aged 19 and younger accounted for 282 out of 377 pandemic-related suicides. “Women, who have more non-regular jobs than men, tend to be more affected economically, while young people are possibly more likely to be forced into isolation due to behavioral restrictions,” one of the researchers, an associate professor at the University of Tokyo Taisuke Nakata, told Kyodo.
Economic difficulties are believed to be the prime reason behind rising suicide rates in Japan, as suicide mortality tends to increase when unemployment is on the rise, the news agency said.
Fumio Otake, a specially appointed professor at Osaka University, called on the government to shift its policy by taking into account data such as the number of suicides.
“It is important to weigh the risks of curbing coronavirus infections against stopping social and economic activities,” said Otake, who is also a member of the government’s panel on COVID-19 measures said. He said it is necessary to relax measures, such as shortening the isolation period for infected patients to maintain socioeconomic activities.
Suicides in Japan have been decreasing annually since 2010. However, the downward trend reversed in 2020 and remained the same in 2021, according to government figures
20 dead, 40 injured in mosque explosion in Kabul 14
An explosion at a mosque in the north of the Afghan capital of Kabul killed 20 people and injured 40 more, media reports said.
The blast reportedly took place in a mosque in the Khair Khana area during evening prayers.
“As a result of an explosion in a mosque north of Kabul, 20 people were killed and another 40 were injured,” an Afghan security source told Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
The Taliban claim they have full control of Afghanistan but the Islamic State continues carrying out attacks on civilians and police across the country.
The Taliban has not issued any statement on casualties, according to the Afghan news agency. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far. Among the dead is a top Islamic cleric named Amir Mohammad Kabuli.
Two weeks ago, two deadly blasts in Kabul took the lives of 10 people, injuring 40 others. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for both attacks. This blast comes on the heels of one year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
Rights groups said the Taliban have broken multiple pledges to respect human rights and women’s rights. After capturing Kabul in August last year, the Islamic authorities have imposed severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights, suppressed the media, and arbitrarily detained, tortured, and summarily executed critics and perceived opponents, among other abuses.
The New York-based rights group in its report said Taliban human rights abuses have brought widespread condemnation and imperilled international efforts to address the country’s dire humanitarian situation.
