NEWS IN BRIEF – JUL 04, 2013
1. Gujarat police & IB killed Ishrat, 3 others in ‘cold blood’, says CBI, Heat On Modi But CM & Close Aide Not Named: Ahmedabad: The CBI has charged the Narendra Modi government and the Intelligence Bureau with the fake encounter of 19-year-old Mumbra college student Ishrat Jahan and three others in June 2004. In its chargesheet filed on Wednesday, the CBI said Ishrat Jahan was falsely branded a terrorist out
to kill Modi and she and the other three were killed in “cold blood”. [TOI p1]
2. CBI faced higher-ups’ pressure? : Ahmedabad: The CBI has bought time before nailing Rajinder Kumar, the IB chief in Gujarat at the time of
the fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan in June 2004. Kumar, allegedly the main conspirator in the case, is retiring this monthend as the CBI’s special
director and his name is likely to figure as an accused in a second chargesheet expected to be filed soon after that. [TOI p10]
3. LeT ignored, our rising leaders made targets: BJP : New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday attacked the Congress and the CBI, saying that the chargesheet in the Ishrat Jahan case downgraded the role of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba and was intended to target saffron leaders. [TOI p10]
5. Vanzara, Pande among three top cops accused : Ahmedabad :The
first charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the
Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case has several senior officers of the
Gujarat police in the dock yet again. Altogether, eight senior officers are
among the accused in the four encounter cases declared as fake by the
agency. The common name is “encounter specialist” DG Vanzara.[HT
p10] http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Ahmedabad/Ishratcase-
Vanzara-Pande-among-three-top-cops-accused/Article1-
1086712.aspx
6. Cabinet clears food security via ordinance, Cong Set To Woo Aam
Admi With 5kg Foodgrain A Month : New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on
Wednesday cleared an ordinance to implement the politically significant
national food security bill without waiting for Parliament’s monsoon
session that is about a month away. The decision to press ahead with the
ordinance — delayed after the government sought to enlarge political
support for the bill — is rooted in the Congress’s determination to project
its commitment to food security as a key aspect of its 2014 campaign.
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7. BJP defends Modi, Cong on offensive : New Delhi : With the CBI
charge sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case saying the
encounter was fake- though without naming Gujarat Chief minister
Narendra Modi and BJP general secretary Amit Shah – the BJP jumped to
the rescue of Modi, its campaign face for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.[HT
p11]
8. BJP May Field Modi From Varanasi, Party hoping to win back UP via
NaMo charm : NEW DELHI : Narendra Modi is likely to contest the next
Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi, a move that points to the strategy of
BJP’s presumptive prime ministerial candidate to help the party recapture
its lost ground in the Hindi heartland.[ET
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9. With an Eye on General Elections, Modi to Hire New PR Agency,
Though state govt employees dealing with Gujarat’s brand
promotions are not happy with the idea of roping in outsiders for the
same : NEW DELHI : With an eye on next year’s general elections, the
Narendra Modi government’s Information Commissionerate wants to hire
a Delhi-based public relations agency. Modi, BJP’s chief campaigner and
Gujarat’s chief minister, is expected to make frequent visits to the capital
ahead of assembly elections in Delhi and Lok Sabha polls next year.[ET
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10. CBI Moves SC for Cancelling Unitech MD Chandra’s Bail in 2G Case :
NEW DELHI : The CBI has moved the Supreme Court seeking
cancellation of bail of Sanjay Chandra, MD of Unitech Ltd, who is an
accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case, alleging that he tried to
“sabotage the trial.” [ET p6]
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11. PM, Oppn leader, CJI to pick CBI chief : Govt to SC : New Delhi :
Listing measures to insulate the CBI from “external influences and
intrusion”, the Centre told the Supreme Court Wednesday that the CBI
director would be appointed on the recommendation of a three-member
panel — headed by the Prime Minister and including the Leader of
Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or a nominated
judge — for a period of “not less than two years”.[IE p1]
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pm-oppn-leader-cji-to-pick-cbichief-
govt-to-sc/1137489/
12. Godda MP had warned centre of attack : Ranchi : A BJP
parliamentarian from Jharkhand has accused the Centre of ignoring his
alerts for putting the highly Maoist-affected tag on the state’s Santhal
Pargana. Godda MP Nishikant Dubey said he had written reams to the
Centre — many of them to the PMO — four years ago to justify the
inclusion of the entire Santhal Pargana area in the high-risk category.[HT
p13] http://www.hindustantimes.com/Indianews/
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13. Antony snubs Anand Sharma on FDI : New Delhi: Defence minister A
K Antony has firmly opposed the move by a section in the government to
hike FDI in defence sector, arguing that encouraging foreign companies to
set up manufacturing base in India would be a retrograde step. [TOI p9]
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14. Govt bites bullet, 800m Indians to get food security : New Delhi : The
Cabinet on Wednesday finally approved an ordinance to launch the ruling
Congress’s showpiece welfare legislation, the National Food Security Bill,
after a four-year political roller-coaster ride. [HT p1]
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-bitesbullet-
800m-Indians-to-get-food-security/Article1-1086502.aspx
15. govt submits plan to free caged parrot : New Delhi : The Centre on
Wednesday submitted to the Supreme Court its plan for granting
autonomy to the CBI, promising a fixed two-year tenure for the chief, who
will be picked by a high-powered panel led by the prime minister. [HT
p1]http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govtsubmits-
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16. ‘Clean chit to Bansal a bid to shield PM’ : New Delhi: The BJP on
Wednesday said the CBI’s “clean chit” to former railway minister Pawan
Kumar Bansal in the cash-for-jobs scam was an attempt to shield the
prime minister. BJP spokesperson Vijay Sonkar Shastri said this showed
that the CBI was “like a toy in the hands of the Congress party.” [TOI p15]
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17. Govt favours death term for 3, Nirbhaya Effect: UPA Wants Prez To
Reject Mercy Pleas : New Delhi: It is the Nirbhaya effect on UPA-2. The
government has recommended death penalty for three convicts found
guilty of women-related crimes. While Madhya Pradesh resident Maganlal
was found guilty of murdering his five daughters, Karnataka’s Shivu and
Jadeswamy were convicted of rape and murder. Both cases have been
sent to the President for his assent by the home ministry.[TOI p14]
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18. BJP critical of CBI clean chit to PK Bansal : New Delhi : The BJP
claimed on Wednesday that the CBI’s move to give a ‘clean chit” to former
railway minister PK Bansal in the cash-for transfer scam by not naming
him in the charge sheet was an attempt to protect the Prime Minister.[HT
p10]
19. Food ordinance passed, Pawar pitches for GM crop : New Delhi : A
strong pitch for genetically-modified (GM) crops revived again in the top
quarters of the UPA with agriculture minister Sharad Pawar batting for it
on Wednesday in the wake of the government’s decision to push the food
security bill through an ordinance.[HT p10]
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ordinance-Pawar-bats-for-GM-crops/Article1-1086701.aspx
20. Cong wooing Telangana outfit at Reddy’s cost, Sonia Kept CM
Waiting For Meet For 3 Days : Hyderabad: The Congress appears set
to mend fences with the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) and a
meeting is on the cards between party president Sonia Gandhiand leaders
of the outfit for separate statehood. [TOI
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21. After Cong rap, Beni regrets remark : New Delhi: Congress said Union
minister Beni Prasad Verma has regretted his comment that Mulayam
Singh Yadav should sweep the prime minister’s residence before
harbouring dreams of occupying the high post. AICC general secretary
Madhusudan Mistry said Verma was summoned to clarify his remarks and
warned he desist from making such comments about the SP chief.[TOI
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22. Is Beni working on a strategy? : Lucknow : For those who think that
Union minister Beni Prasad Verma’s has a penchant for shooting from the
hip, this could come as a surprise.[AA p2]
23. Gujarat CM to meet prez today : New Delhi : Gujarat chief minister and
BJP’s campaign committee head Narendra Modi is likely to meet
President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday. It will be a “courtesy call” by Mr
Modi to the President, Mr Modi will also attend the BJP’s parliamentary
board meeting of which he is one the members. [AA p2]
24. Rajnath : BJP not against Bangla pact : Guwahati : BJP president
Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the party is also willing to resolve
the border dispute with Bangaladesh but agreement should not be
unilateral.[AA p2]
25. Congress plans early elections? : New Delhi : With the government
finally taking a call to promulgate an ordinance to roll out legal food
entitlement, the buzz in the political circle is that the Congress-led UPA
leadership is now toying with the ideal of going to polls early and may not
even convene the monsoon session of Parliament. [AA p3]
26. Akhilesh speaks out against Beni : Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief
Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday termed Union Steel Minister Beni
Prasad Verma’s remarks against his fater and Samajwadi Party president
Mulayam Singh ‘unfortunate.’ the chief minister said in politics comments
should be made in a respectful manner.[The Hindu p5]
27. BJP’s vision envisages Muslim success story : New Delhi : Gujarat
has close to nine per cent Muslim population, but nearly 11 per cent of the
State Police officials belong to this minority community. On an average,
every police station in Gujarat has at least two Muslim cops.[Pioneer
Daily p1] http://www.dailypioneer.com/todays-newspaper/bjpsvision-
envisages-muslim-success-story.html
28. J&K Government continuing talks on AFSPA issue : Omar : Srinagar
: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said
the June 24 militant ambush in Hyderpora which killed eight soldiers might
have made out a case for continued enforcement of the Jammu and
Kashmir Armed Forces Special Powers Act but the alleged Army firing in
Sumbal claiming the lives of two innocent youths on June 30, justified the
law’s revocation.[The Hindu p22]
29. Lobbies Hurting Jet Deal: Ajit, Blames controversies on vested
interests, says deal must meet norms : MUMBAI : Civil Aviation
Minister Ajit Singh has blamed corporate lobbies for the controversies
surrounding the Jet-Etihad deal, while making it clear the deal could go
through only if control stayed in Indian hands.[ET
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30. Modi ‘Unites’ RJD, JD(U) in Jharkhand : NEW DELHI : A day after
clinching a deal with JMM to prop up a coalition government in Jharkhand,
senior Congress leaders met Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday to finalise the
details of power-sharing formula they are working out with JMM, RJD and
some independent MLAs. [ET
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31. Hemant set to take over as J’khand CM : Ranchi: The Congress
appeared to have moved a step closer on Wednesday to form the
government in Jharkhand in alliance with the JMM and RJD. Sources said
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi had approved formation of a government in
alliance with the two parties and the process could be completed by July
10. JMM’s Hemant Soren is likely to be the chief minister. [TOI p17]
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32. I-T dept sends Munde notice : Mumbai : The Income-Tax department
served a notice on Wednesday to deputy Leader of Opposition in Lok
Sabha Gopinath Munde, who recently admitted to spending Rs 8 crore
during the 2009 Parliament elections. The department wants to know the
source of the money.[IE p4] http://www.indianexpress.com/news/itdept-
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33. NCP nominee is new Sikkim Governor : New Delhi : Conceding to
NCP’s demand that political posts should be shared with allies, Shriniwas
Dadasaheb Patil, former MP and close associate of party chief Sharad
Pawar, was appointed the new Governor of Sikkim on Wednesday.[IE p4]
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ncp-nominee-is-new-sikkimgovernor/
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34. Heavy turnout in Punjab panchayat elections : Chandigarh :At least
80 per cent of the electorate in Punjab’s rural areas exercised their right to
vote in the elections to 13,080 village panchayats, where polling was
conducted on Wednesday amid tight security. Except for some skirmishes
at different places, polling remained peaceful till reports last came in.[The
Hindu p5] http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tpnewdelhi/
heavy-turnout-for-punjab-panchayatelections/
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35. Cong Kalash Yatra to begin amid security concerns in Chhattisgarh :
Raipur : The Congress party’s Kalash Yatra beginning on Thursday from
Rajim to pay tributes to the martyred leaders killed in the May 25 Maoist
attack at Jeeram ghati in Bastar is under persistent terror shadow as the
State intelligence advisory to the security forces have sounded maximum
alert during the movement of the convoy.[Pioneer Daily p4]
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36. Gram panchayat polls in Andhra from July 23 : Hyderabad : Elections
to 21,000-odd gram panchayats in Andhra Pradesh will be held later this
month in three phases, State Election Commissioner Ramakant Reddy
announced here mon Wednesday. The polling in 21,491 gram panchayats
will be held on July 23, 27 and 31.[Pioneer Daily p6]
http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/gram-panchayat-polls-in-andhrafrom-
july-23.html
37. Rajnath sounds poll bugle for LS elections in Assam : Guwahati :
BJP national president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday sounded the poll
bugle for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and asked the party workers and
leaders in the State to help the BJP-led NDA in making next Government
at the Centre.[Pioneer Daily p6]
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38. AAP condemns denial of asylum to Snowden by India : New Delhi :
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Wednesday condemned the central
government for denying asylum to fugitive former CIA agent Edward
Snowden who blew the whistle on US data mining.[Millennium Post p4]
39. 1,227 children reported missing in Uttarakhand : Dehradun: As if
heart-wrenching images of children separated from their parents in the
Uttarakhand disaster were not enough, state chief secretary Subhash
Kumar is learned to have told a four-member team of the National
Commission for Child Protection Rights on Wednesday that 1,227 children
have been reported missing in the state since the flash floods. [TOI p1]
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LEGAL/CRIME
40. CJIs must have fixed tenure to bring in reforms: Sathasivam : New
Delhi: At a time when the judiciary faces its biggest challenge to deal with
a backlog of nearly three crore cases and requires out-of-thebox solutions,
Chief Justice-designate P Sathasivam has proposed a fixed minimum
tenure for the Chief Justice of India (CJI), saying it would help him frame
and implement radical reforms and take broad policy decisions. [TOI p15]
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41. HC won’t stay Tytler trial, Issues Notice To CBI On Appeal Against
Trial Court Order : New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Wednesday
refused to stay a trial court order reopening a case against senior
Congress leader Jagdish Tytler related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. [TOI
p2]
42. Goyal meets FM to discuss Etihad deal : New Delhi: Jet Airways chief
Naresh Goyal on Wednesday met FM P Chidambaram, amid raging
controversy over the grant of additional flying rights to Abu Dhabi following
which the UAE’s airline, Etihad, decided to acquire 24% stake in Jet for Rs
2,058 crore.[TOI p22]
