Top Stories on 19 June in a capsule
Maharashtra Child Rights commission slaps Rahul Gandhi with charges under POCSO
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The US reportedly has decided to pull out from global human rights watchdog, the United Nations Human Rights Council, days after President Donald Trump and the global body shared bitter exchanges with each other. As per news reports, the decision from the Trump administration came after week long of his idea the U.N. body negative towards Israel and favoured the Palestinians. International publication Reuters last week had reported that activists and diplomats had said that talks with the United States on reforms had failed to meet Washington's demands. Moreover the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein on Monday had heavily criticised the Trump government on separating children from their parents at the US-Mexico border, calling it an ‘unconscious policy.’ If the Trump goby goes forward with the love, this will be it’s third international engagement to be resigned from after Paris Climate agreement and Iran nuclear deal.
US to quit from UN Human Rights Council: Reports
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Narendra Nath Vohra on Tuesday forwarded his report to President Ram Nath Kovind advertising for Governor’s rule in the state, hours after in a major political tussle the BJP and PDP ended their 3 year alliance. The report was complied after consultations with BJP state chief Ravinder Raina, NC Vice President Omar Abdullah and Congress state president GA Mir, along with former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti who tendered her resignation today. Meanwhile, reactions poured in from all political parties as the government in J&K crashed. While CPIM Chief Sitaram Yechury emphasised with the people of Kashmir for suffering heavily, Congress President Rahul Gandhi accused the ‘Opportunistic alliance’ for setting Kashmir ‘on fire.’
J&K Governor send recommendation to Prez, reactions pour in from political parties
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday banned Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal from upcoming final Test against West Indies at Barbados and penalised 100 per cent of his match fee on charges of ball-tampering. Chandimal was accused of ‘changing the condition of the ball’ during the second Test against West Indies at St Lucia on 16 June, 2018. Speaking to media after the hearing, match referee Javagal Srinath said, “During the hearing, Dinesh admitted to putting something in his mouth but couldn't remember what it was, which I found unconvincing as a defence and the fact remains it was an artificial substance." Along with Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusingha and manager Asanka Gurusinha have also been accused of acting against spirit of the game. Punishment against the two is yet to be announced.
Sri Lankan captain banned for a Test, fined 100% fee over ball-tempering
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The 3-year-old BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir was called off on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party took the first step in ending the tumultuous partnership, leaving Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and her party in the lurch. Addressing a press conference, BJP's Ram Madhav who was flanked by local party leadership confirmed the decision. "Keeping the larger interest of India’s sovereignty, we felt Governor’s control was necessary over the state," Madhav said. Hours later People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation to the Governor and hit out at her former ally. "We are not shocked at their exit as it was not for power. Our alliance had bigger motives like a unilateral ceasefire, PM's visit to Pakistan, withdrawal of cases against 11,000 youth,” she said while addressing a press conference. Mufti also added that she is not ‘exploring an alliance with any other party.’ The government in the militant-hit region continues to be in question as leader of PDP’s rival party National Conference’s (NC) Omar Abdullah also ruled out a possibility of his party forming a government. “People should be made to decide on the future government. We have full trust in Governor (Narinder Nath Vohra) that he will take a decision in the interest of the people,” Omar told media agencies. Congress leader and ex-CM Ghulam Nabi Azad also hit out at the alliance terming it a ‘Himalayan blunder,’ while adding that they will not be joining hands with the PDP.
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Employees of Vijay Mallya owned Kingfisher on Tuesday asked the government to bring back the fugitive in an open letter to PM Modi and MEA Sushma Swaraj. The letter, jointly written by 700 employees stated that Mallya has blood on his hands referring to the suicide of an employee’s wife because of non-payment of salaries. They further wrote that the system had failed them as they had been running from pillar to post and yet received no relief. “We still get a notice for unpaid income tax by Mallya,” the letter stated. They also wrote that Mallya had openly said in personal meetings that banks would not be able to recover more than 5% of the loan amounts which means top people were helping him. It asked the government to create history by doing something for the salaried class, which pays the highest income tax without getting any privileges.
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A day after news reports suggested that Rohith Vemula’s mother had accused Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) of using her dead son for political gains, Radhika Vemula termed the article as fake on Tuesday. As per the news report on Monday, Radhika had claimed that the IUML promised her Rs 20 lakh to build a house soon after her son committed suicide, but only used her for political gains. The news report also claimed that Radhika was taken to several public gatherings where her presence helped the IUML, but she never received anything that was promised. She reportedly alleged that on one occasion, the party gave her two cheques of Rs 2.5 lakh each but one of them bounced. However, on Tuesday, Radhika said the article was spreading misinformation. “No cheque bounced, it was rejected due to an error. I have no problem with them [IUML]. They have given me an advance of Rs 5 lakh for land and promised me Rs 10 lakh more after Ramzan. She also added that she will campaign for anyone who is against the BJP.
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BJP-PDP alliance ends in bitter divorce, Governor to decide further course
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Mallya has blood on his hands: Kingfisher workers write to PM Modi
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Rohit Vemula’s mother denies reports of Muslim league exploiting her
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Mandsaur firing report claims MP police fired in self defense
Releasing the first report a year after the Mandsaur police firing of 2017 that killed five farmers during agrarian crisis in the state of Madhya Pradesh, the investigating commission gave the police a clean chit from allegations of firing at the protesting farmers. The SK Jain Commission report submitted to Chief Secretary on June 11, but published in news reports on Tuesday, relieved collector Swatantra Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police OP Tripathi. The report, however, added that ‘proper rules and procedures were not followed’ as the protesters were not shot in the leg first, but were directly shot at. The report, as per news stories was based in the account of 185 civilians and 26 government officials._______________
42,000 copies of Bihar board missing; 2 people arrested: Reports
In the latest setback to the Bihar’s education, around 42,000 copies of Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) were missing from a government school, on the day when results were set to be announced. Bags containing answer sheets of Class 10 Examinations were missing from SS Balika Inter School in Gopalaganj district, as per a news report by ANI. Moreover, as per a news report by India Today, two people Chhathu Singh, a school official and Asapujan Singh, a security guard have been arrested in connection with the crime. The Bihar police, however, has not released any official statement on the arrest. On the wake of the controversy, the results have been postponed for tomorrow.
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Hours after international rapper XXXTentacion was killed, another rapper Jimmy Wopo was killed in a drive-by shooting. XXTentacion was leaving a motorcycle dealership in south Florida on Monday when an armed suspect shot him. Police in Broward County said XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Onfroy, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was often described as one of rap's most controversial artists and was facing domestic violence charges. Jimmy Wop was killed while he was sitting in his car with a friend. Cops confirmed two victims were hit yesterday afternoon - both men were rushed to hospital but Wopo died. It is not yet known what caused the shooting, or if police are still hunting the person behind it. Wopoo had just signed his first major record deal and was a rising star in the rap world.
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Two international rappers shot dead in one day
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