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Historic
peace accord signed to resolve 60-yr Naga conflict
India
> Nagaland
The
era of insurgency in Nagaland comes to an end as India signed a
historic peace accord with the rebel NSCN(IM) on Monday that promises
a return to normalcy in the state, while making it easier for India
to integrate eastwards towards Asia. The signing of the agreement was
witnessed by PM Narendra Modi, home minister Rajnath Singh, chairman
of NSCN (IM), the largest of the Naga insurgent groups and national
security advisor Ajit Doval.
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Congress MPs suspended for five days for disrupting Parliament, Sonia
says ‘black day’
Politics
and Government > Parliament
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Congress MPs have been suspended from the Parliament for five days on
the grounds of “persistently, willfully obstructing” the House.
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took the stern action under Rule 374(A)
following which the suspended MPs will not be allowed to attend five
sittings of the House. Sonia Gandhi expressed anger over the
Speaker's decision and asked the Leader of Congress Mallikarjun
Kharge to lodge protest.
Non-bailable
arrest warrant issued against former IPL head Lalit Modi
India
> Crime
Former
IPL head Lalit Modi has been handed over a non-bailable arrest
warrant(NBW) by a special court for Prevention of Money Laundering
Act in connection with a case of money laundering following a plea by
the Enforcement Directorate(ED). Modi hadn't responded to summons
sent to him by the ED which led to ED moving special court seeking
NBW. The warrant will be sent to the Ministry of External Affairs
which in turn will be sending it to the United Kingdom. Lalit Modi
left the country shortly after the ED began its probe against him in
2009.
FSSAI-approved
laboratory finds Maggi safe
India
> Nestle
Nestle's
Maggi noodles has been found to be in compliance with the country's
food safety standards, according to a test conducted by
FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research
Institute (CFTRI). The findings come after Goa FDA had sent the Maggi
noodles samples to Mysore-based CFTRI for retesting of the safety of
instant noodles after FSSAI expressed apprehensions on state FDA's
initial report, which had found lead within permissible limits
Others
Tata
Group set to enter e-commerce, digital health
Corporate
> Tata
Industries
The
Tata Group is planning to enter e-commerce business with its
marketplace modelled on the likes of Amazon and Flipkart. In
collaboration with other Tata companies, Tata Group will have an
omni-channel marketplace. Another business in which it is planning to
enter is digital health where it will connect hospitals, pharmacies,
laboratories and consumers, enabling preventive and predictive
healthcare. This step is expected to raise the competitive stakes in
a rapidly growing online commerce sector.
Foxconn,
Alibaba, Softbank invest $500 million in Snapdeal
Corporate
> E-commerce
India's
popular online marketplace Snapdeal has raised $500 million after
receiving funds from Taiwan's Foxconn and Chinese e-commerce giant
Alibaba. While both the companies have invested about $200 million
each, Softbank— the largest shareholder in Snapdeal— is infusing
additional $100 million. It is learnt that the latest round of
funding has come at a valuation of $5-6 billion. Flipkart is looking
at a valuation of $15 billion.
Noble
prize winner Kailash Satyarthi to launch global campaign against
child labour
Politics
and Government > Campaign
Nobel
Peace Prize winner and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi has
announced the launch of his ambitious campaign against child labour.
He has called upon the young people to join him in this campaign and
become the voice for voiceless. According to him, people of India
should feel their responsibility towards the most vulnerable and
exploited children who are forced into prostitution and worst forms
of labour.
Isro
to launch US satellite in space for the first time
Science
and Technology >
ISRO
The
US has become the 20th country to sign up for a commercial satellite
launch by India's ISRO which has so far launched 45 satellites for 19
nations. For the first time the US would be taking the help of an
Indian vehicle, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, to put one of its
satellite in orbit. Having successfully launched a Mars mission,
India is planning a mission to Venus and is looking for a launch pad.
Karnataka
government launches campaign to stop farmer suicides
Politics
and Government > Campaign
In
a desperate attempt to end the spate of farmer suicides, the
Karnataka government has launched a full-fledged information campaign
regarding the same. From using social networking sites for spreading
heartening messages against suicides to commissioners of all
districts reaching out to farmers in multiple ways, the Congress
government is leaving no stone unturned to achieve its purpose.
Multi-Application
Solar Telescope inaugurated At Udaipur
Science
and Technology > MAST
India's
biggest solar telescope was inaugurated at Udaipur Solar Observatory
(USO), which is one of the six GONG (Global Oscillations Network
Group) sites in the world. The multi-application solar telescope
possesses the ability of providing 3-D images of solar activities
like solar blast and solar flares. It will also help in vital studies
about other planetary movements. Funded by the Department of Space,
the project will be under the supervision of the Physical Research
Laboratory of Ahmedabad.
Two
trains derail in Madhya Pradesh, 29 killed
Other
> Indian
Railways
In
a tragic incident, several coaches of two trains got derailed over a
railway bridge and plunged into the swollen Machak river. The trains,
namely Janata Express and Kamayani Express, derailed between
Khirkiya and Harda in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the death of 29
passengers. The Railway Ministry has ordered an inquiry into the twin
train derailments and compensation for the families of the victims.
The real cause behind the incident is not known till now, although
officials are pointing to the flash floods as a probable cause.
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