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Current Affairs – 26th November

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Current Affairs – 26th November

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On the occasion of the third anniversary of the terror attack, India called upon Pakistan to bring the perpetrators and conspirators of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to speedy justice. Government asserted that the evidence which has been provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs would be sufficient for any normal civilian court to prosecute the people involved in this conspiracy. No cause can justify the use of terrorism for attainment of goals what so ever they may be. The scourge of terrorism has to be comprehensively fought and eradicated in all its forms and manifestation. While rich tributes were paid today to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Ajmal Amir Kasab is still not been punished for his action as due to negligence of Indian triad, i.e., Juditio-Politico-Socio system of India. Many questions have been raised on this triad for its efficiency and effectiveness. It is easy to point the finger on Pakistan, but Indian govt. too has not done enough to. After 3 yrs, they are still thinking that what to do with Kasab. Leaders only using their mouth with no action. India is still being known as a soft target.
The Chiefs of Indian private air carriers (Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal, Indigo promoter Rahul Bhatia, Spice Jet CEO Neil Mill and Go Air owner Jeh Wadia) today met Prime Minister to seek government help for the cash-strapped airline industry including rationalization of taxes on jet fuel and to allow foreign airlines to pick up stake in the Indian carriers.
The Chief Justice of India Justice said that only 8,710 ready cases are pending in the Supreme Court and Judiciary should work within it demarcated area and should not interfere in the working of Parliament and government. He was referring to the media reports and cautioned media against bringing disrepute to entire judiciary because of few erring judges. Also, independent Judiciary is the foremost requirement of a developing society thus it should play a more constructive role for the inclusive growth of the country. He also said that judiciary is not against its fare-minded and relevent criticism and thus emphasized that integrity and excellence are the two most significant features of the Indian Judiciary.
The southern part of India is reeling under cyclone conditions due to a depression in the Indian Ocean as thick clouds over Indian ocean are moving towards low pressure areas over Tamil Nadu and Karnataka resulting in cyclone for the next three days. It has advised farmers to protect harvested produce from wet conditions and also to postpone harvest till the cyclone subsides.
In Sri Lanka, heavy rains and gale force winds have killed at least 14 people and left more than 30 fishermen missing in southern part of the country.
India's Foreign Secretary, Mr. Ranjan Mattai is arriving in Kathmandu, a day before visit of Indian Finance Minister. India and Nepal are to sign the Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty during the visit.
New dates are being finalized for the 15th round of India – China boundary talks between their special representatives. When the talks will be held, the focus will be on forming up a framework for resolving the decades-old boundary issue. It will be the second, and crucial stage (hardest part of negotiations) that could form the basis for the final demarcation of the boundary and territorial give and take implicit in any final deal.
UP government has decided that it will not allow any foreign company to open retail establishment in the state.
Assam government has taken the initiative to enroll BPL families under the Rashtriya Swashtya Bima Yojna( RSBY) whose objective is to provide protection to BPL households from financial liabilities arising out of medical treatment that need hospitalization. A smart card is being issued to each to each beneficiary and covers a family of five persons facilitating expenses up to Rs.30 thousand per annum. It provides freedom to the BPL families to choose between public and private hospitals.
In Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur emerged champions in both Youth Boys and Girls category at the 7th National Youth Weightlifting Championships which concluded last evening in capital Itanagar.
In Madhya Pradesh, the 37th National Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) Women Basketball, Swimming and Gymnastic Sports Festival began in Bhopal yesterday.
In Assam, the three-day Mayong-Pabitora festival got off to a colorful start with wide participation of the local populace and tourists at the Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for one-horned Rhino. Cultural extravaganza, exhibitions on traditional food, handloom-handicrafts besides awareness meetings on wildlife and environment are being organized.