SC to hear Rafale review plea on February 26
A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will consider the review petitions filed in the Rafale case against the December 14 judgment in chambers at 1.45 p.m. on February 26. The Bench, consisting also of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M. Joseph, will examine whether the petitions deserve to be heard in an open court.
Olympic dream under threat as visa is denied to 2 Pak. shooters
India’s future as a host for sporting events remained uncertain following a decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday. The issue arose when India refused visa requests from two Pakistani shooters expected to participate in the ongoing ISSF World Cup here on Saturday.
Ground Zero | how farmers have benefited from Rythu Bandhu
The first transfer of money under the PM-KISAN scheme is scheduled for Sunday. Priscilla Jebaraj reports from villages in Warangal, Telangana on how farmers have benefited from Rythu Bandhu, the income support scheme seen as the inspiration behind PM-KISAN
India, Russia close to inking multi-billion agreement for AK-103 assault rifles
India and Russia are close to concluding an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for a multi-billion deal to locally bulk manufacture AK-103 assault rifles in the next few months, Victor N. Kladov, Director International Cooperation and Regional Policy of Rostec State Corporation told Ranvijay News at the ongoing Aero India. However, he brushed aside concerns of U.S. sanctions on the defence deals, flagging money transfers as the issue.
12 lakh treated under Ayushman Bharat
“In the past 150 days after the launch, more than 1.7 crore beneficiary e-cards have been generated, facilitating access to quality healthcare under the scheme to 12 lakh poor across the country. Currently, 14,856 hospitals have been empanelled under the PM-JAY. Out of these, around 7,244 or 49% are private hospitals,” noted a release by the PM-JAY.
Trump picks Canada envoy Kelly Craft as UN ambassador
“Kelly has done an outstanding job representing our Nation and I have no doubt that, under her leadership, our Country will be represented at the highest level,” Mr. Trump said in a pair of tweets announcing his pick.
China punishes millions for ‘social credit’ offences
Some 5.5 million people were barred from buying train tickets, according to the National Public Credit Information Center. In an annual report, it said 128 people were blocked from leaving China because they were behind on their taxes.
India greats voice differing opinions on playing Pakistan
Even as the campaign ‘not to play against Pakistan’ gained momentum, differing views have emerged in the cricket fraternity. Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar struck a balanced view on the issue of India playing against Pakistan in the World Cup on June 16 in England this year. Former Test off-spinner Harbhajan Singh triggered the debate, saying “country comes first. India should not play against Pakistan."
Djokovic can surprise the world: Agassi
Agassi, who lit up tennis with his shoulder-length streaked hair and brightly-coloured shorts, feels that with stars like Federer, Rafael Nadal (17 Grand Slam titles) and Djokovic around, we are currently looking at the greatest generation in the history of tennis. “And I think Novak can surprise the world with something the game has never seen before.”
Editorial | Mixed optics: Saudi Crown Prince’s India visit
As a standalone visit, the day-long trip of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud (MBS) to New Delhi will be regarded as a diplomatic success, given the numerous outcomes. After talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two sides announced measures to upgrade the defence partnership, create a “Strategic Partnership Council” to coordinate on security issues, and institute regular talks between the two national security advisers to discuss counter-terrorism, intelligence-sharing and maritime security
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