Articles for 27 February

NCLT allows RCap administrator’s plea on implementation of resolution plan
9 months, 4 weeks ago

NCLT allows RCap administrator’s plea on implementation of resolution plan

Live Mint  

Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal on Wednesday allowed a plea by Reliance Capital's administrator, seeking directions to the Hinduja Group's IndusInd International Holdings Ltd to complete payment for the takeover in accordance with the resolution plan by 28 May. On 27 February, the NCLT gave its nod to Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings to take over the debt-laden Reliance …

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Teesta Setalvad, Rana Ayyub and 2002 Gujarat Riots: Analysing the Islamist mentality that project their vices on others
2 years, 6 months ago

Teesta Setalvad, Rana Ayyub and 2002 Gujarat Riots: Analysing the Islamist mentality that project their vices on others

Op India  

In a landmark judgment delivered on Friday, 24 June 2022, the Supreme Court of India rejected the Zakia Jafri’s plea challenging the SIT’s clean chit to PM Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots. Dismissing the plea, the apex court rapped the petitioner Zakia Jafri in the Gujarat riots case and termed the petition as “far-fetched” and an attempt to …

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SC gives clean chit to PM Modi: Busting 5 myths that are peddled to defame Modi and Shah after 2002 Gujarat riots
2 years, 6 months ago

SC gives clean chit to PM Modi: Busting 5 myths that are peddled to defame Modi and Shah after 2002 Gujarat riots

Op India  

On Friday, 24 June 2022, the Supreme Court of India upheld the SIT’s clean chit to the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi in the 2002 Gujarat riots. 2: A stove spill caused the fire inside the Sabarmati express Another popular myth that was widely shared by propagandists and even media outlets is the “accidental fire” theory that said the Godhra …

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The Weather Report: Why hailstorms are so rampant during spring
2 years, 10 months ago

The Weather Report: Why hailstorms are so rampant during spring

Firstpost  

Several parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and the National Capital Region witnessed hailstorms on Friday night and Saturday morning Spring is here, and so are hailstorms! Region-wise weather forecast from 26 February to 5 March North India Cool North West of 15-25 km/h from 27 February to 1 March. Central India Significant weather synopsis Cool winds from North West …

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Forgotten 58: Twenty years of Godhra, and here’s the first list with names and details of those burnt alive inside train
2 years, 10 months ago

Forgotten 58: Twenty years of Godhra, and here’s the first list with names and details of those burnt alive inside train

Firstpost  

For a carnage that took place in a train in 2002, we still have no details about 58 victims. We are attempting to locate the other 17 The 20th anniversary of the Godhra tragedy, in which 58 Hindu pilgrims were burnt alive in a train, will be observed on 27 February. This narrative of a Muslim ‘pogrom’ thrives despite the …

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Assembly election 2022: EC announces poll dates for 5 states; seven phases in UP, counting on 10 March
3 years ago

Assembly election 2022: EC announces poll dates for 5 states; seven phases in UP, counting on 10 March

Firstpost  

Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab will go to polls in one phase on 14 February. Manipur will have two phased-polls in 27 February and 3 March The Election Commission on Saturday announced the poll schedule for Assembly elections in Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. #WATCH Live: Election Commission of India announces Assembly polls schedule for Goa, Punjab, Manipur, Uttarakhand …

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Low emission zone map: Do you have to pay the CAZ, LEZ, ULEZ or ZEZ charge?
3 years, 7 months ago

Low emission zone map: Do you have to pay the CAZ, LEZ, ULEZ or ZEZ charge?

Daily Mail  

Drivers of older cars across Britain will soon have to come to terms with the concept of emissions tax zones in the most polluted cities that could turn vehicle ownership from a convenience to a burden. LONDON What is it: Ultra Low Emission Zone charging older petrol and diesel vehicles in the capital When was it introduced: Enforced in the …

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'Can't handle that', says CJI Bobde as Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against BJP leaders over their hate speech; matter to be heard today
4 years, 10 months ago

'Can't handle that', says CJI Bobde as Supreme Court agrees to hear plea seeking FIRs against BJP leaders over their hate speech; matter to be heard today

Firstpost  

A similar plea is pending before the Delhi High Court, which will be taken up for next hearing on 13 April. “We can’t handle that,” said Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, while hearing a plea demanding FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra, Parvesh Verma for their hate speeches. On 27 February, the bench comprising Chief Justice DN …

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Streatham attack: Boris Johnson racing against time to push anti-terror laws through parliament with offender due to be released within weeks
4 years, 11 months ago

Streatham attack: Boris Johnson racing against time to push anti-terror laws through parliament with offender due to be released within weeks

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emergency legislation to prevent a repeat of the Streatham terror attack …

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Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria says shooting down IAF chopper in Kashmir was a 'big mistake on our part'
5 years, 3 months ago

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria says shooting down IAF chopper in Kashmir was a 'big mistake on our part'

Firstpost  

Air Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Friday described as a ‘big mistake’ the IAF shooting down its helicopter in Kashmir on 27 February. New Delhi: Air chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Friday described as a “big mistake” the IAF shooting down its helicopter in Kashmir on 27 February, when Indian and Pakistani forces engaged in a dogfight and …

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After getting medical clearance, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies sortie in MiG 21 with air chief BS Dhanoa
5 years, 4 months ago

After getting medical clearance, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flies sortie in MiG 21 with air chief BS Dhanoa

Firstpost  

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew a sortie in a MiG-21 fighter aircraft from the Pathankot Airbase Pathankot: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the IAF pilot who became the face of a tense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in February, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on a …

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Five IAF officers found guilty by court of inquiry for shooting down Mi-17VF chopper on 27 February in Srinagar; 6 died in incident
5 years, 4 months ago

Five IAF officers found guilty by court of inquiry for shooting down Mi-17VF chopper on 27 February in Srinagar; 6 died in incident

Firstpost  

Five Indian Air Force officers have been found guilty by a court of inquiry for the shooting down of a Mi-17VF chopper over Srinagar on 27 February in which six personnel were killed. New Delhi: Five Indian Air Force officers have been found guilty by a court of inquiry for the shooting down of a Mi-17VF chopper over Srinagar on …

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Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra; five pilots who took part in Balakot air strike also to be awarded, says defence ministry
5 years, 4 months ago

Abhinandan Varthaman to get Vir Chakra; five pilots who took part in Balakot air strike also to be awarded, says defence ministry

Firstpost  

At least five Indian Air Force pilots — who were part of the mission to strike a Jaish-e-Mohammad camp inside Pakistan — and Minty Agarwal, a lady officer who played a key role as flight controller during the Pakistani retaliation, were also among the list of military awardees. New Delhi: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed an enemy jet in …

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IAF claims to have 'irrefutable' evidence' that Pakistan's F-16 jet was shot down by MiG-21 Bison
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF claims to have 'irrefutable' evidence' that Pakistan's F-16 jet was shot down by MiG-21 Bison

Firstpost  

Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, AVM Kapoor read out the IAF statement, which said that the two aircraft, MIG-21 Bison and F-16, went down during aerial combat. Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor on Monday said that the Indian Air Force has “irrefutable” evidence that Pakistan used an F-16 jet on 27 February, which was shot down by IAF’s …

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US count found no Pakistan F-16 jet missing: Report
5 years, 9 months ago

US count found no Pakistan F-16 jet missing: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi: All F-16 combat jets of the Pakistan Air Force are accounted for, the US-based 'Foreign Policy' magazine said in a report published late Thursday, citing two unidentified American defence officials, contradicting an account put out by India that its air force in February had downed a Pakistan Air Force F-16. In all its statements on the aerial combat …

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Pakistan hinting at use of F-16 jet in dogfight with India exposes its lies; 'self-defence' a weak argument that doesn't hold
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan hinting at use of F-16 jet in dogfight with India exposes its lies; 'self-defence' a weak argument that doesn't hold

Firstpost  

Just last month, Pakistan had reiterated that only JF-17s, and no F-16, were used against India in the 27 February dogfight over Kashmir, which makes the latest mention of the use of F-fighter jets significant. For the first time since the air engagement between India and Pakistan on 27 February over Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad has indicated that …

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