Yeddyurappa's Low-Key Oath In Karnataka, Court Battle Still On
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA: BJP's BS Yeddyurappa took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today after a rollercoaster day and a night-long court-room battle. The rare post-midnight sitting of the court took place after the Congress and ally JD(S) challenged Governor Vajubhai Vala's decision to invite the BJP to form government despite the strength of alliance numbers.
The BJP has 105 seats in comparison to the 117 lawmakers of the alliance in the 224-member assembly. Mr Yeddyurappa has 15 days to prove his majority. The court said while it is allowing the oath to proceed, it would be "subject to the outcome of the case".
WHO plan to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from global food supply
WHO today released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply.
Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives: WHO estimates that every year, trans fat intake leads to more than 500,000 deaths of people from cardiovascular disease.
Industrially-produced trans fats are contained in hardened vegetable fats, such as margarine and ghee, and are often present in snack food, baked foods, and fried foods. Manufacturers often use them as they have a longer shelf life than other fats. But healthier alternatives can be used that would not affect taste or cost of food.
SC ASKS JAL TO DEPOSIT RS 1,000 CRORE BY JUNE 15
Supreme Court today asked realty firm Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) to deposit an additional Rs 1,000 crore with its Registry by June 15 to provide refunds to the hassled home buyers.
On submission of this amount, the liquidation proceedings against Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL), a subsidiary of holding company JAL, shall remain stayed, a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said.
The bench, which also comprised Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, said if there was any default in depositing the money by June 15, the statutory proceedings against JIL, which has been facing insolvency proceedings, shall proceed.
Varanasi flyover collapse: 4 suspended, FIR lodged against UP Bridge Corp, senior govt officials
Amid allegations of bodies being handed over to relatives after charging Rs 300 at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Hospital mortuary, the Yogi Adityanath government ordered for the suspension of four senior officials, including the Chief Project Manager, in connection with Tuesday’s over-bridge collapse tragedy in Varanasi. An FIR was also lodged against UP Bridge Corporation Limited, its officials and contractors.
At least 18 persons were killed and 25 others were injured under the debris when two beams of the under-construction flyover came crashing after a pillar gave way on Tuesday evening.
Mark Tully to get Red Ink Award
Senior journalist Mark Tully will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Red Ink Awards in Mumbai on May 18. Tully worked with the BBC for three decades and was the broadcaster’s Chief of Bureau for Delhi for 20 years.
In a statement, the Mumbai Press Club, said Tully has been recognised for his “long and outstanding contribution to Indian journalism”.
Mirror Now executive editor Faye D'Souza receives RedInk award for 'Journalist of the Year'
The RedInk Award for ‘Journalist of the Year’ has been awarded to Faye D’Souza, executive editor of Mirror Now channel, for her coverage of issues that touch the lives of common people. Her passionate and honest style with which she handled subjects like corruption, political opportunism, price rise and communalism in 2017 made her and her programme ‘The Urban Debate’ a must watch.
For those who missed her slot on TV, they would go watch her on social media and smart phones, where her videos are popular and widely shared.
Shashank Manohar re-elected unopposed as independent ICC chairman
Manohar, who became the first independent ICC chairman in 2016, will continue for a second two-year term
During the last two years, Manohar has led significant reform of the sport
"It is an honour to be re-elected as the chairman of the International Cricket Council," Manohar said
WHO publishes its first essential diagnostics list
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first 'essential diagnostics list', a catalogue of tests needed to diagnose the most common conditions as well as a number of global priority diseases. The step was taken to address the problem of people's inability to access diagnostic services, thus failing to receive the correct treatment.
"An accurate diagnosis is the first step to getting effective treatment. No one should suffer or die because of lack of diagnostic services, or because the right tests were not available,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan appointed as new Director General of Assam Rifles
KOHIMA, May 15, 2018: Lieutenant General Sukhdeep Sangwan, Sena Medal and Bar assumed the appointment of Director General Assam Rifles on May 14. He takes over as the 20th Director General of the Force which is popularly called as Sentinels of the North East.
AR in a press release stated that the General Officer is an alumnus of Officers Training School Chennai and was commissioned into the Rajputana Rifles in Aug 1982. He is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College Wellington, College of Defence Management Secunderabad and the National Defence College.
Curbs on Allahabad Bank, CEO divested of powers
Reserve Bank of India has imposed restrictions on Allahabad Bank on lending to risky assets and raising high-cost deposits in view of deteriorating financial health even as finance ministry has asked the lender to take away all the powers of its CEO and MD Usha Ananthasubramanian.
Ananthasubramanian has been named in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charge-sheet in connection with the alleged Rs 13,500 crore fraud at the Punjab National Bank. Ananthasubramanian was earlier heading the PNB.