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India: Israel embassy shuts in protest against its PM over new judicial laws

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Soon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked defence minister Yoav Gallant for opposing the former’s controversial reforms that overhaul the judicial system, Israel’s embassy in India called for a protest against their PM.
In a statement released on Monday evening, the embassy said, “The Histadrut, Israel’s largest labour union, instructed all government employees to go on strike, including Israel’s diplomatic missions around the world. The embassy of Israel will be closed today until further notice and no consular services will be provided.”
All officials of the Israeli embassy in India and around the world will participate in the protest.
Earlier, Israeli president Isaac Herzog appealed to PM Netanyahu to put an end to this, warning that the move has put the country’s security, economy and society under threat.
He also called on the government to put aside political considerations for the sake of the nation.
Netanyahu’s new ultra-religious and ultra-nationalist government voted in favour of a bill that would allow the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) to cancel Supreme Court rulings with a simple majority vote.
The country has witnessed massive protests for over two months. They accused PM Netanyahu of his far-right extremist views, including racism and trying to establish a dictatorship.
Why are Israelis protesting against judicial reforms?
Netanyahu was elected in November 2022 as the Prime Minister for the sixth time. His cabinet is considered the most extreme, nationalistic, and exclusionary government in Israel’s history.

From the beginning, the Israeli government sought to make significant changes to the Supreme Court that would remove its independence and power to control the Parliament.
Several proposed plans would limit the court’s ability to overturn laws it deems unconstitutional, allowing a simple majority of the Knesset to overturn its decisions. It also gives state lawmakers and appointees effective power over the nine-person committee that appoints judges and removes key officials from the attorney general. These and other changes undermine the power of an independent judiciary in an otherwise unchecked parliamentary system.
The issue has created significant rifts in Israeli society prompting even reservists, the backbone of the Israeli army, to threaten to withdraw from service.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 27, 2023
India to witness five planets lined up in the night sky on Monday

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Hyderabad: Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars will line up with the Moon in the skies in one of the most awaited celestial dances as seen for less than one hour from Earth after sunset on Monday.
The phenomenon can be witnessed after sunset when the planets will form an arc-shaped appearance just above the horizon.
Only some of these planets can be seen from Hyderabad from locations away from city lights with no tall buildings or mountains.
While most of the planets should be visible to the naked eye, using binoculars, or even a telescope would give a better view of Uranus and one maybe able to witness a five-planet procession.
Uranus will be above and left of Venus (easiest to spot with the naked eye) while Jupiter and Mercury would appear side-by-side, reported India Today.
Citizens may download astronomy apps like SkySafari and others that will help locate each planet in the night sky.
In this view, amateur astronomers are also participating in a Messier Marathon as 110 of the various deep sky objects catalogued by the French astronomer, Charles Messier, come into view.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 27, 2023
Sri Lanka, India to begin passenger ferry service from April

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Colombo: The much-delayed passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India is set to start by the end of April, Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said on Sunday.
“On April 29, the ferry service between Karaikal and Kankesanthurai in port in Jaffna district would begin. Each passenger would be allowed a 100 kg baggage allowance at a very concessionary rate,” the minister said.
De Silva said the opportunity would be open to any passenger ferry operator of both countries to run the service.
A passenger terminal is being built by the Sri Lanka Navy at Kankesanthurai.
The service would be a four-hour-long voyage, the Aviation Ministry here said.
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March 26, 2023
Parasnath Folding Portable Stool – (Aqua Colour) Made in India (New Launch)

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No one ever said that occasional seating had to be dull. Parasnath bring sleek, modern design and sturdy steel frame make for comfortable guests and visitors, so the place doesn’t even need any decorations, Parasnath stool add colour to your room!. · The slim folding design lets it hide away when not in use. ·It is equally practical for home or office use. You can also use it for quick outdoor seating. · It is made of high quality, durable industrial plastic seat and metal. · Its light weight and portable so you can put it in the back seat of your car and it’s perfect for your day out on the beach or even picnics!!
Made of Polished Steel and Sturdy Plastic, it adds elegance to your home, offices or garden areas.
Dimension-72*31*39cm , Product size-30*26*46cm
Primary Material: Plastic and Metal
Provide style with functionality for years
FOLDS FLATS, STORES ANYWHERE: When the step stool is folded flat, it is less than 2 inches wide, perfect for fitting into the tiny space between a wall and a piece of furniture or kitchen appliance, or riding in the trunk of your car. That means you can store it anywhere!

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March 26, 2023
Telangana: Over 3K saplings planted at Medipally under Green India Challenge

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Hyderabad: As part of the Green India Challenge Initiative, Rachakonda Police in association with the Rotary Club of Hyderabad Elite and Neuland Labs, conducted a mega sapling plantation of over 3000 saplings on Saturday at Medipally village.
Commissioner of Police D.S. Chauhan who was a part of the drive elaborated on the significance of trees in restoring oxygen levels of the environment.
Lauding chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s Haritha Haram initiative for being the inspiration behind the Green India Challenge, the commissioner attributed that MP J. Santosh Kumar’s contribution has enhanced the forest cover in Telangana.
“Telangana tops in enhancing the forest cover. There is a definite need to promote and make people aware of the significance of planting trees and its overall impact on the environment,” the commissioner said.
Neuland Labs HR Head P Hemachandra said that their company is happy to be associated with this mega project.
200 plus volunteers including Neuland Labs employees and students of Aurora College participated in the event.
The Rotary Club which is the implementation partner of this plantation project has been instrumental in bringing together the stakeholders, a press release said.
Rotary Club of Hyderabad Elite afforestation project chairman Rtn. Himanshu Guptha and president Rtn. Rohit Agarwal took part in the program.

The event further saw the participation of commissioner of police V. Satyanarayana, DCP Malkajgiri D Janaki, addl. DCP Admin C. Narmada, addl. DCP CAR Shameer, ACP Malkajgiri Naresh Reddy, SHO Medipally, G. Govardhanagiri, and others.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 25, 2023
Indian Americans rally in support of India at San Francisco Consulate

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Washington: A large number of Indian-American community members held a peace rally in support of India in front of its consulate in San Francisco that was vandalised by separatist Sikhs early this week.
A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.
Scores of Indian Americans drove from in and around San Francisco and waived the tri-colour flag to show solidarity with India on Friday.
They condemned the destructive activities of separatist Sikhs, who were also present there in small numbers.
Local police were present there in sizable numbers to prevent any untoward incident. Some of the separatist Sikhs chanted pro-Khalistan slogans, but they were outnumbered by a large gathering of Indian Americans who chanted “Vande Mataram” and waved the Indian national flag along with that of the US.
Indian Americans were chanting slogans in favor of India.
In recent months there has been a rise in anti-India activities in Canada, Australia and the UK by Khalistan supporters who have vandalised some Hindu temples in these countries.
India on Monday lodged a strong protest with the US Charge d’Affaires in Delhi over the incident of vandalism at the Indian consulate general in San Francisco by some pro-Khalistan elements during a protest.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi said the US government was asked to take appropriate measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
About 4.2 million Indian American/Indian origin people reside in the US. Persons of Indian origin (3.18 million) constitute the third largest Asian ethnic group in the US.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 25, 2023
India must immediately end crackdown on Kashmiri human rights defenders: UN expert

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United Nations: A top UN expert on Friday asked India to immediately end the crackdown on Kashmiri human rights defenders and urged New Delhi to release and close all investigations initiated against them.
Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders made this comment days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) formally arrested jailed Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society programme coordinator Khurram Parvez in connection with its NGO terror funding case.
The NIA said the case relates to the terror funding of proscribed terrorist organisations, such as LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, by certain NGOs, trusts and societies based in the Valley.
“Indian authorities appear to be intensifying the long-standing repression of Kashmiri civil society,” Lawlor said. “The State must respect its human rights obligations and be held accountable where it violates them,” she said in a statement. Parvez has been in prison since his arrest by the NIA in November 2021 for anti-national activities, including collecting information on vital installations and deployment and movement of security forces, procuring secret official documents and passing the same to his LeT handlers for monetary consideration. He was charge-sheeted along with six others on May 13 last year.
India has previously said that authorities in the country act against violations of law strictly in accordance with established judicial processes. The UN expert said prior to Parvez’s arrest, a former associate of the Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Societies, human rights activist and journalist Irfan Mehraj, was also arrested in the same case on March 20 from Srinagar and transferred to New Delhi.
“The Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) carries out essential work monitoring human rights. Their research and analysis of human rights violations are of immense value to international organisations seeking to ensure accountability and non-repetition of abuses,” Lawlor explained.
The statement issued in Geneva said UN experts have repeatedly highlighted “grave concerns” regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which allows the designation of any individual as a “terrorist,” bypassing the requirement to establish membership or association with banned outfits.
The expert also called for the release and the closing of investigations against Kashmiri human rights defenders. “The arrest and detention of persons for exercising their human rights are arbitrary. There must be accountability and remedy where such abusive actions are taken,” Lawlor added.

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March 24, 2023
With Rs 820cr net worth, meet the richest actress in India

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Mumbai: The Hindi film industry is one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world. Bollywood is a place where stars are paid handsomely for their amazing work. Though there is a huge pay disparity, several actresses have still made it to the millionaires club. They have managed to amass truly massive fortunes through their acting careers and other business ventures. From blockbuster movies to successful production companies and big endorsement deals, several actresses have leveraged their talent and star power to build empires worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
But, do you know who is the richest among all? If not, then scroll down to know.
Richest Actress In Bollywood, India 2023
With a net worth of over Rs 800 crore, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is currently the richest actress in India, according to multiple reports. The former Miss World, who has had a successful career in both Bollywood and Hollywood, has established herself as a true icon in the entertainment industry.
Aishwarya made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Iruvar’ in 1997 and soon became one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood. Over the years, she has appeared in a number of hit films, including ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,’ ‘Devdas,’ and ‘Jodhaa Akbar,’ among others.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Fee Per Movie
She is one of the highest paid in the industry and charges as much as Rs 10 crores per movie.
Endorsement Earnings of Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya has also been a brand ambassador for numerous high-profile companies, including L’Oréal, Longines, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Titan, LUX, Nakshatra Diamond Jewellery, Lodha Group, Palmolive, Cadbury, Fuji Films, Kalyan Jewellers, TTK Prestige Group, De Beers Diamonds, and more.
According to reports, her annual income from endorsements is around Rs 80 to 90 crores.
Investments
Her success is not just limited to her work in front of the camera. She has also ventured into production, with her company, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Corporation, producing the 2018 film “Fanney Khan,” in which she also starred. Additionally, she has been involved in various other business ventures, including a stake in an international sports team.

She has also invested in companies known as Ambee, which is an environmental intelligence startup and a nutrition-based healthcare startup called Possible.
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March 24, 2023
Fighting for voice of India, ready to pay any cost: Rahul post disqualification

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Post his disqualification from Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday evening said that he is ready to pay ‘any cost’ as he is fighting for the ‘voice of India’.
“I am fighting for the voice of India. I am ready to pay any cost,” he tweeted.
मैं भारत की आवाज़ के लिए लड़ रहा हूं।
मैं हर कीमत चुकाने को तैयार हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 24, 2023
He was disqualified just a day after a Surat court’s verdict sentencing the Wayanad MP to 2 years in jail in a defamation case on Thursday, filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi for his alleged remark, “How come all thieves have Modi as the common surname?”
“Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Lok Sabha representing the Wayanad Parliamentary Constituency of Kerala stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from the date of his conviction i.e. 23 March, 2023 in terms of the provisions of Article 102(1)(e) of the Constitution of India read with Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,” the Lok Sabha secretariat said in a notification issued on Friday.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said that the party will not be ‘intimidated’ or ‘silenced’ by the decision to disqualify the Wayanad MP.
“We will fight this battle both legally and politically. We will not be intimidated or silenced. Instead of a JPC into the PM-linked Adani MahaMegaScam, @RahulGandhi stands disqualified. Indian Democracy Om Shanti,” Jairam Ramesh tweeted.
Leaders of several opposition parties on Friday spoke up in support of Rahul Gandhi post his disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP due to his conviction in a criminal defamation case from 2019.

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March 24, 2023
Samsung unveils Galaxy F14 5G with 6000 mAh battery in India

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New Delhi: Samsung on Friday announced the launch of a new smartphone — Galaxy F14 5G, with a segment-only 6000 mAh battery in India.
Available in three colours – Black, Green and Purple, the Galaxy F14 5G will be available for purchase from the company’s official website and online and offline stores from March 30 at a starting price of Rs 12,990.
“Galaxy F14 5G comes with a segment-only 5nm processor and 6000 mAh battery. It supports 13 bands for super-fast 5G connectivity. With many more ‘Frevolutionary’ features, Galaxy F14 5G is available at a net effective price starting Rs 12,990 and is a game changer in this category,” Rahul Pahwa, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India, said in a statement.
The new Galaxy F14 5G features a 6.6-inch Full HD+ 90Hz display providing users with an immersive viewing experience for watching their favourite movies or games.
The display comes protected with Gorilla Glass 5, which lets users stay worry-free.
Moreover, it comes with Exynos 1330 chipset, which is a segment-only 5nm processor, allowing users to multitask with ease, play games, and do just about anything very smoothly.
“With the launch of Samsung Galaxy F14 5G today, which possesses a 5nm 5G processor to deliver the ultimate performance with a 6000mAh battery, the smartphone experience is only going to get better,” Kunal Gupta, Senior Director at Flipkart, said in a statement.
It also supports 13 5G bands, which empower users to download, stream, share, and browse all their favourite content at lightning-fast speeds.

Further, the Galaxy F14 5G also supports the Voice Focus feature and Samsung Wallet, which provides an all-in-one application for storing your financial applications, personal IDs, and other confidential documents.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 24, 2023