Protesters block the Rajouri-Jammu highway following the death of two local youths in alleged firing by the sentry of an army camp in Rajouri on December 16, 2022. Photo Credit: PTI
A day after claiming that two youths were killed in firing by terrorists outside an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, the Army found itself in the crossfire on Saturday over the killings of civilians. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as well as BJP state president Ravinder Raina criticized the killings and pressed for a high-level inquiry.
CBI, Delhi Police, FBI bust ‘tech support’ scam targeting US, Canadian citizens
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police have helped the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in busting a major scam that duped thousands of US and Canadian citizens over the past decade on the pretext of providing remote technology- collaboration.
According to a statement from the US Department of Justice, five men were indicted and a New Jersey woman pleaded guilty in connection with a trans-national technical support scam that targeted more than 20,000 victims, including There were many elders, in America and Canada
FIFA World Cup 2022 | Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish third in the World Cup
Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to finish in the top three of the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Runner-up in 2018, Croatia also finished third in the 1998 World Cup after beating the Netherlands 2–1.
Pendency continues to hinder Supreme Court’s role as timely protector of citizens’ rights
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has said that the basic purpose of the Supreme Court is to listen to every little call to protect individual liberty and fundamental rights. But pendency is a perennial shortcoming which affects the role of the court as a timely protector of the rights of citizens.
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has reportedly said that the court is bogged down in “frivolous” PILs and bail applications. The “extra burden” has reduced the efficacy of the administration of justice.
Iranian authorities arrest Oscar-winning actor Taraneh Alidosti
Iranian authorities have arrested one of the country’s best-known actors, Taraneh Alidosti, for spreading lies about nationwide protests, state media said on Saturday. Taraneh Alidosti, star of the Oscar-winning film “The Salesman”, was detained a week after posting a post on Instagram, IRNA reports.
Rajasthan: Gehlot defends old pension scheme as social security measure
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday defended his government’s move to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees, saying it is an important social security measure that will provide security to retired officials in their old age. . Shri Gehlot said that the employees with OPS coverage have contributed significantly in the development of the country.
The property of an active Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ was attached in Jammu’s Doda, and 11 immovable properties of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) were seized in four districts of Kashmir on Saturday. . Officials said a plot of land belonging to absconding LeT commander Abdul Rasheed alias Jhangir from Thathri area of Doda was attached in execution of a court order.
Erdogan says courts will fix any mistakes after Istanbul mayor’s sentence
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that courts would correct any mistakes in the appeals process after Istanbul’s opposition mayor was jailed, and meanwhile Turks had no right to ignore legal rulings. In his first direct comments on the conviction to Ekrem Imamoglu on Wednesday, Mr Erdogan said he did not care who the opposition’s candidate is in next year’s elections.
IMF approves $3 billion aid package deal with Egypt
The International Monetary Fund has approved a deal that will provide a $3 billion support package to cash-strapped Egypt over a period of about four years, with the deal expected to provide an additional $14 billion in financing for the Middle East country.
South Africa vs Australia 1st Test | Head gives Australia lead over South Africa on day 1
Travis Head defied hostile pitch conditions to score a one-ball 78 that moved Australia to within seven runs of South Africa’s first innings on Saturday after 15 wickets fell on the opening day of the three-Test series. They went.
Head’s unbeaten knock of 13 fours and a six and his 117-run partnership with Steve Smith (38) justified Pat Cummins’s bet to bowl first after winning the toss. It was also crucial in helping Australia reach 145–5 at stumps on the first day, trailing South Africa by seven runs with five wickets still in hand.