Tuesday, April 29
India aims to launch its deep-sea mission and send its first citizen to space by late 2024 or 2026. A crewed submersible, Matsya 6000, will explore the seabed at 6,000 meters, while Gaganyaan's uncrewed mission is slated for early next year. India also plans a space station by 2035 and a lunar landing by 2040.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the BJP-led government over Delhi's "deteriorating" law and order. AAP highlighted rising crime, including a recent murder and bomb threats, citing these incidents as evidence of inadequate security. AAP MP Sanjay Singh demanded a Rajya Sabha discussion on the issue, emphasizing the risks to residents, including parliamentarians and foreign dignitaries.
Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, has denied involvement in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash. Subhash, who died on December 9, accused his wife and her family of harassment in a suicide note. The FIR names Singhania, Nikita, her mother, and brother, accusing them of abetment to suicide and demanding large sums of money.
The central agency stated that the arrest was made on Tuesday. The advocate had initially sought a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh, which was later negotiated down to Rs 1.80 lakh, in exchange for deferring the possession of a mortgaged property under the SARFAESI Act. The accused was caught red-handed during a trap laid by the CBI at his office.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress party's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, defending Dhankhar's integrity and accusing the opposition of disrespecting the Chair. Rijiju questioned Congress's alleged ties with George Soros and their motives. The opposition, led by Congress, submitted the motion and continues to demand discussion of the Adani issue, leading to parliamentary disruptions.
The Supreme Court voiced concerns over the increasing misuse of dowry harassment laws by women against in-laws. The court stressed that vague complaints lacking specific allegations should be dismissed early, preventing the law's use for vindictive purposes.
