Daily Round-Up: Headlines @ 4pm on Jan 8, 2016
DA case: SC to commence hearing against Jaya’s acquittal on Feb 2
The Supreme Court today decided to commence final hearing from February 2 on various appeals including the one filed by Karnataka against acquittal of AIADMK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and others in the disproportionate assets case.
Odd-Even scheme proves that AAP can govern: Kejriwal
Hailing Delhiites for contributing in the successful implementation of the odd-even scheme in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said it has proved that AAP can “govern” and provide leadership to the people. Kejriwal said if there is proper leadership, the people of the country can do wonders.
Pak’s strong democratic govt imp for strengthning ties: Nitish
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise visit to Lahore last month, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said the democratically elected government in Islamabad must become stronger for resolving ties between the two Asian neighbours.
Chidambaram pitches for setting of National Counter Terrorism Centre
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today pitched for setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre in wake of the Pathankot terror attack and voiced disappointment over the manner in which the counter-terror system responded to the incident.
Suspected al-Qaeda operative was ‘facilitator’: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Friday said that Anzar Shah, who was arrested for having alleged links with the al-Qaeda, was a ‘facilitator’ involved in sending a recruit abroad for training.
Thank PM Modi for permitting ‘Jallikattu’- Pon Radhakrishnan
Due to some reasons this event was facing a crisis, but our Prime Minister has made all the arrangement now,” Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan said.
Quick swearing-in of CM to avoid crisis in J&K: Expert
Under the J&K constitution, the governor can assume the reins of the state for six months in case of a constitutional crisis whereas President’s rule is imposed in other states in the country.
Aamir’s ouster from ‘Incredible India’ is ‘cultural intolerance’: JD (U)
“Aamir Khan was doing his job properly. The current government could not accept his comments, I condemn it,” JD (U) leader K.C. Tyagi said.
Delhi Police arrests Bengaluru madrasa teacher for alleged links with al-Qaeda
He was subsequently produced in a Delhi Court which sent him to police custody till January 20.
Mumbai Police downgrades security of 40 Bollywood celebrities
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra are among those whose security has been downgraded.
US initial jobless claims fall to 277,000
The advance figure of seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending December 26 increased 25,000 from the previous week to 2,230,000.
India global growth champ with 7.8% economy expansion in 2016
It kept India’s economic growth as measured by increase in gross domestic product at 7.9 percent for 2017, “although the pace of reforms has slowed somewhat.”
Michel Platini withdraws bid for FIFA presidency
The 60-year-old Platini added that his eight-year ban has made it impossible for him to have any kind of constructive campaign to take the sport’s most powerful job.
Delhi International Chess event draws record participation
In a record feat, over 1400 players will participate in the 14th edition of the Delhi International Chess Tournament
