Corruption,Modi_rally&Press_Freedom'14

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Corruption/CBI: CBI Director had stated that corruption made jointly in group is a big challenge. Evidences against such corruption and proving it in Court is tough task. The accused try to prove themselves as victim.
Speaking at 7th InterPol conference, he stated that when we talk of corruption, only those who take bribe are being thought of whereas persons giving bribe are equally responsible.
The statement is supposed to be important in the wake of 2G spectrum allocation matter against big Corporates. The illegal money or crime starts from border. It has three sources viz. Corruption&bribery, criminal activities, and commercial tax theft. These flow are difficult to stop due to loopholes in international financial system.

Modi brand: US had termed meeting of its envoy along with Gujarat CM, Modi, to be held this week as part of increased communication. Also, it is stated that US President, Obama, is not included in ending Modi's boycott.
It is to note that Modi had been denied US Visa owing to his involvement in 2002 Godhra riots. US had stressed that there is no change in it's Visa policy. Also, it is not favouring anyone during upcoming general elections.
US foreign ministry's spokesman had not cleared about involvement of US President in the said decision. In such decisions high level persons are not involved but calculations had been done and all had decided to have appropriate meeting. It would be the first ever meet with US envoy after the riots. During past few years, EU countries representatives had met Modi.

Modi rally: Speaking at dinner meeting with MPs, Gujarat CM, Modi, had given them winning strategy. He told that it is possible only through direct communication. He told them to visit door to door from village's chaupal to tea vendor shops. He also stated to use social media.
He told to tell voters about the country's problems & challenges faced. He also asked suggestions from them. Some had told to bring youths while others opted for minorities. It was also brought to notice that minorities feelings should be considered. Their sentiments should not be hurt. Such suggestions amounted to approx two dozens. Modi asked for suggestions in future too so that it could be included in the strategy.
   

World Press Freedom Index-2014: In a recently issued annual report by "Reporters without Borders", Finland stood at first position followed by Netherlands and Norway. The list includes around 180 countries. The report states that during 2013, eight reporters were killed in India. J&K and Chattisgarh States have censorship but violence against reporters happens throughout the country.
India stood at 140th position while Pakistan and China held 158th & 175th position respectively.
The report states that violence against them is done by Police, Security forces, Criminal groups, protesters and various political parties. They get relief from judiciary. Pakistan is one of dangerous places in regard to reporters. Besides Armed Forces, intelligence agencies like ISI, too, pose threat to them. The govt. seems helpless amidst Taliban, terrorism, Security Fores and military system.
The report also stated that during past year, Syria was more lethal with around 130 media personnel getting killed ever since March 2011 when violence erupted.
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M.K.Pachraiya

Women_Conf.,Khaps,Iran,Defence&Islands_Impunity

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Welcome.
Women Conference: International Women's Conference is being organised from Feb. 7 to 9 at Singapore wherein around 5,000 women folks along with influential women from eighty countries are participating. The Forum considers itself as agent of Peace, Development & Moral leadership. The Women folks come from various strata of the society like politics, education, service, profession etc. who are discussing internal peace along with political, & socio-economic development. The Forum had provided education to 4,000 girl childrens, planted ten lakh tree saplings, and conducted four conferences. It's training module has spiritual elements, meditation & Yoga etc. for stress free life. It's purpose is to increase Gross Domestic Happiness while discussing factors affecting relations at all levels. Also, re-establishment of spiritual and human values are being discussed.
Khap Panchayats: Haryana CM had termed khaps to be part of culture stating that they work like NGOs. Earlier, Fin.minister had stated that they are dangerous to society. When asked upon Khap Panchayats working from Haryana CM, he had stated that they are part of culture. They are often criticized for their orders like matters related to honour killings. Fin.minister had told that they are taking society backwards. They have no right to ban personally. It is to note that earlier Kejriwal had denied putting ban on khaps. Also at Mahapanchayat, leaders had stated that when Moghuls had invaded India, they were stopped by Khaps at Panipat. Fin. minister is unaware of it.
Iran: Obama administration had provided relief to Iranian TV temporarily. It is seen as step for restoring faith. It is to note that discussions along with {P5 1} nations are being held at month end for final agreement upon nuclear program. On Feb.8, International Atomic Energy agency (IAEA) would be discussing along with Iran. US official had stated that Irani broadcaster had stopped damaging Satellite intervention following which the step is taken. US had earlier stated that Iran govt.'s TV broadcasts false reports.
Defence deal: The purchase of new 126 fighter planes from French co, Dosseau had various issues still to be settled & would have to wait until new govt. comes at Centre along with new budget. Presently, the rate of those planes are controversial. The issue of Lifecycle Cost is not resolved but discussions are being held. However rejection of Rafael planes is presently ruled out. As per Defence minister, 92% of defence budget allocation is complete and it is not possible to continue on other deals.
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M.K.Pachraiya
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An Australian report had claimed that during final stage of Civil war in Sri Lanka, Army was behind war crimes. It is possible that it might have destroyed evidences of genocide. The Civil war continued for twenty six years. A Not for profit organisation, Public Interest Advocacy Centre Ltd, report states details about evidences related to War crimes e.g. deliberate attack on hospitals, rape, torture etc. The direct evidence suggest involvement of Srilankan Forces (SF) troops. If it is proved, many senior commanders could be imprisoned. It is to note that Civil war continued amidst LTTE & govt. forces from 1983 uptil 2009 during which around 1 lakh persons had died.

ADZ,Italian_marines,&Sup.court_committee

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ADZ: US had warned China upon declaration of Air Defence Identification Zone(ADZ) above South China Sea. The warning had come amidst media reports wherein it is stated that China would
be declaring a new defence zone in South China sea whereas it has dispute with neighbours regarding it.
As per Foreign ministry spokesman, it would be considered one-sided action, which would increase tension and raise doubts over Chinese commitment to settle regional disputes.

Italian marines: Prior to the hearing by Supreme Court, Italy govt. had criticized India's stand on Italian marines held captive amidst charges of killing of two Indian fishermen folks.
Italian President had stated action taken by Indian Officials to be ironical & worrisome. He stated that efforts towards creating awareness in this direction by Italy's international partners would be supported. The marines, if found guilty under Indian law, could be sentenced to death. A special Court had adjourned the hearing by Feb.25 due to which tension had mounted up. NIA's petition was to be heard on Feb.3 in which it was demanded death penalty under Anti-terrorist laws. However, Indian foreign ministry had assured that death penalty would not be awarded.
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M.K.Pachraiya
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Former Supreme Court judge and National Green Tribunal Chairperson Swatanter Kumar today moved the Delhi High Court seeking to restrain the media from reporting the alleged sexual
assault case of his former woman law intern.
Justice Kumar has also sought a whopping Rs five crore as damages from two English news channels and a leading English daily for defaming him in the case.
A battery of senior lawyers, including Maninder Singh and N K Kaul, mentioned the civil suit before Justice G S Sistani at 10.30 AM and sought an urgent hearing of the petition.
Justice Sistani, who is in-charge judge of civil suits filed in the high court, ordered hearing of the petition today itself. "Besides seeking damages, Justice Kumar has also sought an injunction to the reportage in the case," senior advocate Maninder Singh told PTI.
According to the intern, the alleged harassment took place in May 2012 when he was a sitting judge of the apex court.
The woman law intern has given an affidavit to the Supreme Court alleging on one occasion Justice Kumar had placed his hand on her lower back when she was stepping out of his office room. "I felt quite uncomfortable and disturbed but I brushed it aside," she has said.
Subsequently, on another occasion when she went to the judge's room to apologise for a mistake she had committed, he told her not to worry and asked her to come over to his side of the desk. "When I did, he put his right arm around me and kissed me on my left shoulder.
I was quite taken aback and shocked, and I excused myself and hurriedly left his room," the intern has alleged in her affidavit against Justice Kumar.
Meanwhile, a separate hearing is going on in the Supreme Court on the plea of the former intern seeking inquiry against Justice Kumar.
The apex court today issued notice to the Centre on the intern's plea in which she has also sought setting up of permanent mechanism in judicial bodies to address complaints of sexual harassment at workplace.

M.K.Pachraiya