World has entered era of consequences: French envoy on climate change
Lenain was speaking at an event organised by the French Embassy to mark the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement the global framework for action in the fight against climate change. December 19, 2020 10:11:11 am
Lenain was speaking at an event organised by the French Embassy to mark the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement the global framework for action in the fight against climate change. (Photograph: Facebook/French Embassy in India)
French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Friday said that the world has entered an “era of consequences” and that it has become necessary for everyone to take action on global warming.
NIA files second chargesheet against SFJ operatives
The charges are in connection with acts of arson and violence and a propaganda campaign allegedly being run by SFJ operatives to promote “enmity”. December 19, 2020 6:26:48 am
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed its second chargesheet against pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and 10 of its operatives, including the proscribed chief of the outfit, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu.
The charges are in connection with acts of arson and violence and a propaganda campaign allegedly being run by SFJ operatives to promote “enmity”.
In its last chargesheet, NIA had alleged that the outfit was not only promoting secessionist activity but also influencing Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army to revolt. The latest chargesheet has been filed in connection with a “series of acts of violence including acts of arson in Punjab during the 2017-18, carrying out
Narasapura plant violence: Wistron sacks VP, Apple puts firm on probation
The Apple statement said it has “placed Wistron on probation and they will not receive any new business from Apple before they complete corrective actions”. December 20, 2020 1:05:44 am
Wistron unit in Narasapura.
Days after workers went on a rampage at the Wistron Corp plant in Narasapura over alleged delays in wages, the Taiwan-based manufacturer has removed its vice-president who oversees the business in India. Apple, one of the companies the plant in Kolar used to manufacture for, has said Wistron will not receive any new business from Apple before they complete corrective action.
Two minors die in store room fire at Sagarpur
Police said a call about the fire was received at 2.44 pm, after which three fire tenders were rushed to the spot. December 19, 2020 8:22:35 am
A 40-yr-old man was beaten up for allegedly harassing a woman and then taken around the village on a donkey with his face painted black, police officials said on Wednesday.
Two minor boys died Friday after a fire broke out in the store room of a rented house in Southwest Delhi’s Sagarpur area, where footwear soles were stored. Police said the deceased brothers have been identified as Aayush (5) and Shriansh (6) and prima facie the cause of the fire appears to be short circuit.
Sonthalia approached the High Court and his election petition was dismissed in January 2020. He then moved the Supreme Court where Senior Advocates Mukul Rohatgi and K V Vishwanathan, appearing for him, contended that wherever a statute uses the word “date” with reference to an event, courts have always interpreted the same to have happened at the intersection of the previous day and the present day, namely 00.01 a.m. “This is firstly because it is at that time that the day begins and secondly because law abhors fractions,” they submitted, and said the conviction is deemed in law to have commenced at about 00.01 am when the date of March 22 lapsed and March 23 began.