New Delhi: Ukraine on Thursday called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the detention of six of its citizens in Mizoram, strongly rejecting any suggestion of their involvement in terrorist activities and accused Russia of trying to “drive a wedge between Ukraine and India”.“Ukrainian nationals were detained for allegedly entering Mizoram without permission and suspected illegal activities. An American citizen was also detained in connection with the case. According to reports, the individuals are accused of assisting certain entities in Myanmar that are believed to have links to anti-India insurgent groups.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “There are certain areas that are restricted in India, and certain protected areas. So for those areas, you need permission to travel there, and whether they had this special permission or not, that is in the court now. It will be presented, and after that, we will know… I understand they would want some documents to travel to that part of India.“Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk recently met with Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and sought consular access to the detained citizens.Ukraine’s embassy said in a statement, “Ukraine firmly rejects any hint about the possible involvement of the Ukrainian state in supporting terrorist activities. Ukraine is a state that faces the consequences of Russian terrorism on a daily basis and, for that reason, takes a principled and uncompromising stance in countering all forms of terrorism.”The embassy also expressed “serious concern” over media reports that actions in the case were “motivated” by information from the Russian side, and described the situation as indicative of a “potentially planned and politically motivated nature”.Referring to relations with India, Ukraine said both countries have already reaffirmed their common position on combating terrorism. It cited the joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine on August 23, 2024, where both sides strongly condemned terrorism, said there can be no justification for it, and underlined the need for international cooperation in line with international law and the UN Charter.Building on this, Ukraine said any allegations related to terrorism should be rigorously investigated on the basis of verified facts, transparent processes and full intergovernmental cooperation. It also stressed the need for objectivity, transparency and impartiality in the investigation.

Ukraine expressed its readiness for “active cooperation” between its authorities and Indian counterparts, particularly under the bilateral treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, which provides for comprehensive cooperation through designated authorities.The statement also underlined that Ukraine has no interest in any activity that could jeopardize India’s security and alleged that “it is Russia, as an aggressor state, which seeks to create a rift between the friendly countries – Ukraine and India, under every circumstance.”Ukraine also warned that any attempt to use the case to defame it or create mistrust in India-Ukraine relations would be seen as a deliberate attempt to damage bilateral relations, which it said is continuously developing and has strong potential to further deteriorate.

कैग की जांच रिपोर्ट में खुलासा हुआ था कि समाज कल्याण विभाग के 1337 लोग दोहरी पेंशन ले रहे हैं। इसमें 314 लोगों की मौत और सत्यापन प्रक्रिया के बाद उनके नाम पोर्टल से हटाने पर 977 लोगों के दोहरी पेंशन लेने की पुष्टि हुई। समाज कल्याण विभाग ने ऐसे लोगों की पेंशन तत्काल बंद कर दी है।

इसके बाद सरकार ने डबल पेंशन लेने वालों से रिकवरी की भी बात कही. इस बीच समाज कल्याण विभाग ने दोहरी पेंशन लेने वालों की जानकारी जुटाई। इससे पता चलता है कि दोहरी पेंशन लेने वालों में 25 बाहरी राज्यों के पूर्व कर्मचारी भी हैं। इनमें यूपी से 11, हरियाणा से 5, पंजाब और पश्चिम बंगाल से 3-3, हिमाचल, मध्य प्रदेश और राजस्थान से 1-1 पूर्व कर्मचारी शामिल हैं। अब बड़ा सवाल यह है कि उनसे वसूली कैसे की जाएगी।

उत्तराखंड: सीएस ने की बैठक, नीलकंठ-रामनगर में पार्किंग प्रोजेक्ट पास, तीन पेयजल परियोजनाओं की सिफारिश.

The UK House of Lords has backed a historic move to remove criminal penalties for women who terminate pregnancies outside the existing legal framework. The vote, held on March 18, also paves the way for pardons and clearing the records of women previously convicted of illegal abortions under outdated abortion laws.This comes after the House of Commons decided to decriminalize abortion in 2025, while retaining medical safeguards and the 24-week limit for clinic-based terminations.Two major proposals from Conservative peers and Church of England leaders were rejected:

By blocking these amendments, women would not face prosecution even if they manage their abortions outside of clinics. Doctors and medical professionals who work illegally may still face charges.

Supporters say it protects women

Pro-choice campaigners and MPs said the reform protects vulnerable women, particularly those facing domestic abuse or living in marginalized communities.Louise McCudden of MSI Reproductive Choice UK said, “Criminalizing women for their healthcare decisions is harmful. This vote ends unnecessary prosecution and gives relief to women already affected.”

what the critics said

Church leaders and pro-life groups criticized the move. Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally said the law could weaken safeguards and stressed the importance of recognizing the value of every unborn life. Conservative colleagues argued that the change could lead to late-term abortions without proper oversight.

Netizens react

Reactions on social media were mixed. Some expressed outrage: “Women can now end the life of their unborn child at any stage, for any reason, without any legal consequences. A dark day for Britain.”Another user said, ‘If we don’t protect children, who will we protect…’.Others defended the move, saying it prevents criminalization of women and ensures safety: “No one should be punished for a health care decision, especially in difficult circumstances.”The law will take effect after the final legislative steps are completed. Once enacted, it would officially pardon women convicted under outdated abortion laws and ensure no future prosecutions for women who obtain abortions outside of clinics.

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