While a large section is very vocal on social media, 'celebrating' the death of the four accused in the rape-murder of a Hyderabad veterenarian, some have also called the encounter an extra-judicial killing, sparking a debate. The four accused who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the case — Mohammed Arif, J Naveen, J Shiva and Chennakeshavulu, were shot dead in an encounter while they were allegedly trying to run away from the police, in the early hours of Friday. The charred body of the 25-year old veterinarian was found under a culvert at Shadnagar on November 28, a day after she went missing. Protests were also held by different groups and others at various places in the state, demanding capital punishment for the accused. The accused killed in the encounter. As soon as the news of the encounter broke, it spread like a wildfire, with several people reaching the 'encounter' site and congratulating the police. They also raised slogans in favour of them like … [Read more...] about Hyderabad encounter triggers Twitter debate on extra-judicial kilings
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Hyderabad encounter triggers Twitter debate on extra-judicial killings
While a large section is very vocal on social media, 'celebrating' the death of the four accused in the rape-murder of a Hyderabad veterinarian, some have also called the encounter an extra-judicial killing, sparking a debate. The four accused who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the case — Mohammed Arif, J Naveen, J Shiva and Chennakeshavulu, were shot dead in an encounter while they were allegedly trying to run away from the police, in the early hours of Friday. The charred body of the 25-year old veterinarian was found under a culvert at Shadnagar on November 28, a day after she went missing. Protests were also held by different groups and others at various places in the state, demanding capital punishment for the accused. The accused killed in the encounter. As soon as the news of the encounter broke, it spread like a wildfire, with several people reaching the 'encounter' site and congratulating the police. They also raised slogans in favour of them like … [Read more...] about Hyderabad encounter triggers Twitter debate on extra-judicial killings
Parliament debates Telangana killings, Cong walks out over Unnao incident
Friday morning’s encounter near Hyderabad in which four men accused of raping and murdering a veterinarian 10 days, were killed by the police has evoked mixed reaction among parliamentarians.In the Lok Sabha, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant said there is a need for a law so that cases of crimes against women are heard directly in the Supreme Court to ensure speedy justice to victims.“A law needs to be constituted through which such (crimes against women) cases are heard directly in Supreme Court. Currently procedure starts from lower courts. The process goes on and on. I appeal to you (Speaker) to set up a committee to discuss this,” Sawant said.Meenakshi Lekhi of the BJP seemed to back the police action of shooting the accused who cops said snatched their weapons and opened fire on them and tried to flee.“Police have not been given weapons for keeping as show piece”, she said during Zero Hour.Outside Parliament, Kanumuru Raghu … [Read more...] about Parliament debates Telangana killings, Cong walks out over Unnao incident
Fiscal, monetary options largely exhausted, structural reforms critical to push GDP growth
The sharp deterioration in economic activity in Q1FY20 and continued slowdown through August suggests the Indian economy faces structural challenges in certain sectors and cyclical slowdown in others linked to a drag by some sectors with structural issues. Structural reforms will be crucial to bring about a change in real GDP growth rates. India’s agriculture model is quite challenged with raising demand-supply imbalances, leading to stagnant farm prices and incomes, which have necessitated farm income schemes from the government. High consolidated fiscal deficit and strained balance sheets of infrastructure companies have constrained investment rates. Low growth in household income may be the primary reason for the current slowdown in consumption, which in turn reflects structural problems in the economy linked to limited number of secure jobs being created in the formal sectors and meaningful disruption in parts of the informal economy due to demonetisation, GST implantation … [Read more...] about Fiscal, monetary options largely exhausted, structural reforms critical to push GDP growth
Bush seeks support on Iraq in final address
The following is the text of US President George W Bush's final State of the Union address delivered to Congress on Monday: Madam Speaker, Vice President Cheney, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Seven years have passed since I first stood before you at this rostrum.In that time, our country has been tested in ways none of us could have imagined.We have faced hard decisions about peace and war, rising competition in the world economy, and the health and welfare of our citizens. These issues call for vigorous debate, and I think it's fair to say we've answered that call. Yet history will record that amid our differences, we acted with purpose. And together, we showed the world the power and resilience of American self-government. All of us were sent to Washington to carry out the people's business. That is the purpose of this body. It is the meaning of our oath. And it remains our charge to keep. The actions of the 110th Congress will affect the security … [Read more...] about Bush seeks support on Iraq in final address
