A New York Times report has claimed that the Modi govt bought Pegasus spyware as part of a $2-billion defence deal with Israel in 2017, triggering a major controversy in India.
A missile system & phone-hacking spyware reportedly used to surveille people were key components of $2bn deal for weapons & intelligence gear, according to year-long investigation.
The Congress intends to raise the issue in the budget session next week and will demand accountability from Prime Minister Modi and the BJP government on the floor of Parliament.
An apex court bench, including CJI Ramana, noted that despite assurance of West Bengal govt that Lokur panel won't proceed with the inquiry, the commission has commenced its work.
Bill seeks to prevent officials of RAW, IB & NTRO from entering any property or ‘interference with any form of communication’ without warrant from designated officer not below secretary rank.
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, Bengal Chief Secretary H.K. Dwivedi among 31 people called to appear before panel set up by Mamata govt to probe Pegasus spying charges.
The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.
Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.
Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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