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Digital Desk | Rishikesh, Oct 7 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey in public life, saying his biggest strength was his ability to regard the entire nation as his family and that his tenure had given fresh impetus to the ideals of service, good governance and nation-building. Welcoming the Seva Jyoti Yatra, Swami Saraswati said the Prime Minister's 25-year public journey would find a place in history, adding that while many leaders are mentioned in history books, some etch their own history, with PM Modi being one such leader. He added that PM Modi's public life began in Gujarat with the objective of building a developed India, but that his vision had since expanded to include global peace and the welfare of humanity. According to Swami Saraswati, PM Modi's decisions, goals and achievements had been driven by what he described as the national interest and the welfare of the country. He said the Prime Minister had combined intelligence with patience while motivating Indians to believe that they could achieve ambitious goals and that India could lead the world. The world today observes India through India's perspective, he said, highlighting what he described as major milestones of the past 25 years -- from development and heritage to chips and ships, Surya Namaskar and Chandrayaan, science and spirituality, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath, and the Kedarnath Corridor and Mahakal Corridor. Swami Saraswati also cited several decisions and initiatives during PM Modi's tenure, including Demonetisation, surgical strikes, the Balakot air strikes, abrogation of Article 370, the law against triple talaq, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Digital India, UPI, the G20 presidency, efforts to strengthen the Global South, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said that PM Modi had faced criticism and negative narratives during his political journey but had nevertheless influenced India's direction and destiny. Swami Saraswati said the Prime Minister had encouraged Indians to believe that the country could not only determine its own path but also contribute to shaping the path of the wider world. He also praised PM Modi for respecting political figures across ideological divides, citing the Bharat Ratna conferred upon former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao as an example of his understanding and depth.
Christa Pike's condition 'bodes well for a good recovery.' What happens to her next?
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking in the hospital after surviving Tennessee's attempt to execute her last week , an outcome her legal team described as unprecedented, and one that has raised questions about what happens next in her case. Pike, 50, was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, and spent 30 years on death row. Her execution was scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, but two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital failed to kill her. She was taken to the hospital, where she received lifesaving care. Pike's survival has brought intense scrutiny to Tennessee's execution procedures. Gov. Bill Lee suspended the one remaining execution scheduled for this year, and the state's top prison official, Correction Commissioner Frank Strada, is stepping down at the end of October. Pike's lawyers said the resignation was justified, but it does nothing to help Christa now. What happened to her Wednesday reflects a systemic failure that goes far beyond any one person, they said in a statement issued Sunday, according to ABC News . Slemmer's mother, May Martinez , described the situation as a mess and said she was left without justice. What is Christa Pike's condition? When Pike arrived at the hospital, her arms were swollen, burned and blistered, her lawyers wrote in a legal filing Friday. Her lawyers believe the IV lines were placed incorrectly or her veins burst, so that some or all of the drug went into the tissue of her arms instead of her bloodstream. Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and continues to receive critical medical care, her legal team wrote in a statement issued Tuesday. Her recovery is medically unprecedented. Her prognosis remains unclear but, at a minimum, we expect a long recovery. Dr. Joel Zivot, a medical expert who has consulted with Pike's legal team, told the Associated Press that the latest update bodes well for a good recovery, but said that the full picture of her long-term health will not be clear for some time. She has recovered to a certain degree that she's able to be off a ventilator and able to speak, but in no way would I announce her free of further serious risk, he said. There's still a lot of bad things that can happen here. Pike, pictured in 2007, is conscious and speaking in the hospital, according to her legal team. via REUTERS / REUTERS Deborah Denno, a criminologist and professor at Fordham Law School, told the BBC that she was absolutely astonished that Pike was conscious and speaking. They did everything they were supposed to do as part of the execution process, and it simply didn't work, she said. This has never happened before. Dr. Zivot told the BBC that her survival was unusual, adding, Most people who get lethal injection die from it. In fact, pretty well everyone, except Christa. Seattle University Law Professor Michael Russo told the Associated Press, There's nobody else in the history of the death penalty in this country who has gone through what she's been through. The incident with Pike comes a handful of months after the botched attempt to execute Tony Carruthers . In May, Tennessee stopped the execution of Carruthers after staff placed an IV into his right arm, but were unable to insert a secondary IV line. What happens next? Tennessee officials have not said whether they will try to execute Pike again or explained what went wrong. Her condition could complicate any future attempt. Under Supreme Court precedent, a person can't be executed unless they have a rational understanding of why they are being put to death, the New York Times reported . Pike's lawyers have called for her sentence to be commuted. Gov. Lee had denied her clemency before the execution attempt. I think at the very least the governor should commute Ms. Pike's death sentence to a life sentence, attorney Stephen Ferrell told CNN's State of the Union on Sunday. We don't know what her physical state will be, but it is clear that she has endured a torturous attempt at executing her. Dr. Zivot said it remains unclear how much pentobarbital entered Pike's system, how much remained in her blood after the injection and what effects she could still experience as she recovers. I would not, in any way, say at this point that all the big risks are behind her, he said. Professor Russo doubted whether the Supreme Court would stop the state from trying again on double jeopardy grounds the constitutional protection against being tried or punished twice for the same offense should it decide to do so. He said, I think what this Supreme Court would say is, her sentence was to die to be executed not to suffer an attempt at execution. We're in uncharted territory, Robin Maher, executive director of the nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center, told USA Today . The U.S. Supreme Court has not decided whether a second execution attempt would violate the Constitution since 1947. These are questions that have never needed to be asked before, and no one knows the answers. This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/christa-pikes-condition-bodes-well-for-a-good-recovery-what-happens-to-her-next-143125463.html
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Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and other opposition leaders of attempting to spread anarchy in Delhi. The BJP Chief's remarks were in reference to the INDIA bloc's protest, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a gathering in Varanasi, Nabin said: Given the way the opposition leaders in this country are functioning todayaligning with certain anti-social elements amid an atmosphere of anarchyI want to state clearly, the people of India will never allow your objectives and intentions to succeed, because you have only cared about those who have been usurping the rights of the people here. Targeting Rahul Gandhi, the BJP Chief said: The way you are attempting to spread anarchy in Delhi by leveraging certain anti-social elements, I want to tell the Leader of the Opposition (Rahul Gandhi) that the people of India will never allow those infiltrators, whose rights you advocate for, to secure any rights here. Nabin questioned the LoP, saying: Who are you concerned about? Whose battle are you fighting? If the names of the infiltrators are removed through the SIR, and for that you question the country's democracy, then, in reality, the biggest question mark is raised against 'you', the BJP Chief said while directly addressing the Opposition. He asserted, saying: I can say with confidence that the people of India will deliver a fitting reply to this anarchic mindset and thinking. Nabin made the remarks while addressing a felicitation ceremony for participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra at Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya in Varanasi. Meanwhile, several INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by the police earlier on Wednesday, while attempting to head to the national capital's Jantar Mantar to continue their agitation against the CEC for the second consecutive day. On Tuesday, the INDIA bloc MPs tried to push open the gates of the Akashvani Bhawan, after being stopped by security personnel while marching towards the Election Commission of India (ECI). Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other opposition leaders were briefly detained by police while being removed after more than nine hours of agitation at the premises of the All India Radio (AIR).
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Victim's initial statement, romantic relationship mitigating factors in POCSO bail plea: Delhi HC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old man accused under the POCSO Act, observing that the romantic relationship between him and the 14-year-old victim, coupled with her initial statement that she had left home on her own and had no complaint against anyone, were mitigating factors that tilted the balance in favour of bail. A single-judge bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna said that the documents on record showed an intimate and romantic relationship between the applicant and the victim, who had posted photographs of the two on Instagram expressing her love for him. The Court cannot ignore the young age of both the applicant as well as the victim. The documents on record show the intimate and romantic relationship between the applicant and the victim. Further, in her initial statement, the victim stated in categorical terms that she had left the house of her own accord and that she did not want to make any complaint against anyone. These facts cannot be disregarded and serve as mitigating factors which tilt the balance towards grant of bail to the applicant, the bench said. Justice Pushkarna was dealing with the third regular bail application filed by Vicky, who has been in judicial custody for more than three years in connection with an FIR registered at Aman Vihar Police Station in July 2023. The FIR was initially registered on a missing complaint lodged by the victim's father after his minor daughter did not return home after leaving for school on July 28, 2023. She was traced on July 30 and brought to the police station. In its order, the High Court recorded that during counselling at the police station, the victim stated that she had left home in anger after being scolded by her mother and had gone to her maternal aunt's house. She also stated that she had no complaint against anyone and that no one had done anything wrong to her. The victim subsequently gave another statement alleging that the applicant had kept her against her will and sexually assaulted her, following which provisions relating to sexual assault and the POCSO Act were added to the FIR. The High Court noted that the victim was 14 years and eight months old at the time of the incident, while the applicant was 20 years and four months old. It further noted that the applicant and the victim had been in a relationship for several months before the incident and that the victim had posted various photographs of the applicant on Instagram, including photographs of the two in intimate positions. The High Court also took note of the fact that the victim had made different statements on different dates. During the hearing, the applicant's counsel had submitted that the two were in a love relationship for around eight to nine months before the incident and that their relationship was public and known to others. Counsel also argued that the applicant had already spent more than three years in custody, had no criminal antecedents, was a permanent resident of Delhi, and did not possess a passport. Opposing the bail plea, the prosecution submitted that the allegations were of an extremely grave nature involving a minor and that consent was irrelevant in proceedings under the POCSO Act. The complainant's counsel also opposed the plea, submitting that the victim had subsequently made categorical allegations of sexual assault and that the prosecution witnesses had corroborated each other. However, the High Court said that the applicant had already undergone more than three years of judicial custody and that the trial was likely to take time. There are 19 prosecution witnesses in the case, of whom only the victim and her father had been examined so far, it added. The High Court also took note of the forensic evidence. As per the FSL report, the DNA profiles of the applicant and the victim were accounted for in a mixed DNA profile obtained from the blanket recovered from the alleged place of incident. However, no male DNA could be generated from the cervical swabs and smears of the victim. Justice Pushkarna referred to an earlier judgment, in which the High Court had considered factors such as the age of the accused and the victim, their relationship, discrepancies in their statements and other real-life circumstances while considering bail in a POCSO case. In the facts and circumstances of the present case, the High Court said, it was inclined to grant bail to the applicant. Justice Pushkarna directed the applicant to appear before the trial court on every date of hearing and provide his permanent and current residential addresses to the investigating officer. He was also directed to keep his mobile number operational and report to the jurisdictional police station every Monday at 9 a.m. The High Court also directed that he should not directly or indirectly induce, threaten or promise any person acquainted with the facts of the case or tamper with evidence. It clarified that its observations were made only for deciding the bail application and would neither influence the trial proceedings nor be construed as an opinion on the merits of the case.
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Nepali woman convicted in 2017 opium smuggling case in UP's Bahraich
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Tata Power and Ocean Sun have teamed up to introduce pioneering floating solar solutions at Mulshi reservoir. This pilot program will analyze both performance and scalability tailored to Indian circumstances, generating key insights into energy generation and maintenance relative to traditional methods. The collaboration symbolizes a strong partnership in clean energy innovation between India and Norway, with the potential to significantly advance India's floating solar energy initiatives.
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' censor and runtime revealed
Google's AI detection website is now available
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Iran has issued a stark warning, with Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia saying Tehran is capable of carrying out preemptive operations if necessary. He says Irans production of missiles, drones and other offensive and defensive systems is continuing at an intense pace, with large stockpiles now available to the Iranian Army.Akraminia also says Iran gained valuable battlefield experience during the recent 40-day war, identifying enemy weaknesses and increasing its confidence in confronting its adversaries.
Mehbooba Mufti pays tribute at Budshah's tomb in Shehr-e-Khas Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 7: PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday visited Shehr-e-Khas in downtown Srinagar and paid tribute at the tomb of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, popularly known as Budshah. Accompanied by senior party leader Naeem Akhtar, she walked through the old city's narrow lanes to reach the 15th-century ruler's resting place at Zaina Kadal, where she offered fateha and laid floral tributes. Budshah (1420-1470) is remembered as one of Kashmir's greatest rulers. He is credited with promoting religious tolerance and with bringing artisans from Persia and Central Asia, which strengthened crafts such as shawl weaving, woodcarving, and papier-mch.
MFs, advisers adopt 'wait-and-watch' stance on duration after RBI rate rise
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Govt unveils 2026-30 roadmap to measure value of India's natural wealth
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'Recuperating well': MEA provides health update on hero pilot Captain Smit
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Nobel Chemistry 2026: How Kagan, Soai solved century-old 'mirror-image' mystery
Henri B Kagan of France and Kenso Soai from Japan were honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2026. They unveiled the fascinating reason why living organisms favor left-handed amino acids over right-handed ones. Their groundbreaking research focused on generating pharmaceuticals that utilize only the beneficial mirror form of amino acids.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of public service as an elected representative. On this occasion, he received congratulations and best wishes from leaders across the country and the world. Meanwhile, a...
A new study launched at IIM Bangalore traces lessons from a 25-year water governance journey that began under the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, in 2001 in a water-scarce state. The study highlights the Narmada-based water grid with institutions such as WASMO, while noting the reflection at a national level. The study titled 'From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World' is authored by Daniel W Smith, Assistant Professor at George Mason University; Nitin Bassi, fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW); and Parameswaran Iyer, former secretary of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India. The study was published by George Mason University and the Gates Foundation. Daniel Smith noted the lessons from Gujarat and their application at a global level. In an interview with ANI, Smith noted that the biggest takeaway from a global perspective is to get the priority towards water. He said while the hydrology and requirements o...
Goenkas' RPSG bets on energy, chemicals, ITeS as its growth engines
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Golf-Retaining key LIV players an 'achievable hurdle' for new investors
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'Calibrated' Turn Vs Off-Cycle Shocker: How The New RBI Hike Cycle Compares To 2022
After a 43-month pause, the RBI has resumed rate hikes to tame inflationbut economists warn this new tightening cycle carries stagflationary whispers.
Farage's Reform UK admits failings over donations but denies breaking law
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Soccer-Lineker laments Ronaldo's career finale compared to Messi's
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Thailand at 'last paragraph' of US trade agreement, PM says
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'Really creepy!': DeSantis mocks Anthropic CEO for inviting religious leaders to bless his AI model
September demat additions fall 11.5% to 2.89 million after August's surge
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Russian supermarket staff applaud Germany's Schroeder in new board role
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder,
Power Rangers x Ninja Kidz brings back Jason, Kimberly, Trini, Billy, Zack with new mythology
'Never a small price to pay': Can Iran attack Los Angeles or San Diego as Trump says?
In a series of contentious statements, Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of Iran targeting American cities, specifically mentioning Los Angeles and San Diego. His remarks prompted sharp backlash from California leaders, including Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. Officials, including some Republicans, underscored the need to prioritize American safety, even as the FBI indicated no immediate threat, despite concerns around Iranian advancements in drone warfare.
'Footfall Will Come Down': Cinepolis India MD Devang Sampat On 570% Cinema Ticket Tax Hike
Cinepolis India Managing Director and Multiplex Association of India (MAI) member Devang Sampat believes the biggest concern is the sensitivity of Indian audiences to cinema ticket prices
Karan Johar, Parineeti, others congratulate Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra
'Send her home to Somalia': Rep. Fine targets Ilhan Omar amid probe over immigration fraud claims
