Today in History (October 11th, 2002)
The U.S. Congress passed a Bill on 11th October 2002, with a substantial majority, granting President George W. Bush extensive authority to employ military force against Iraq. This legislation marked a significant step in the lead-up to the Iraq War.
Summary of Today’s News
Delhi LG sanctions Roy’s prosecution in 2010 case
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has granted prosecution sanction against renowned author Arundhati Roy and former Kashmir University Professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain in connection with a 13-year-old case. The case pertains to allegations that Roy and Hussain advocated for the “separation of Kashmir from India” during a conference held in the national capital. The FIR in this case was registered back in 2010, citing various IPC Sections, including sedition, promoting enmity between different groups, and imputations prejudicial to national integration, as well as a section related to public mischief.
SC sets Oct. 31 for hearing electoral bonds case
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for October 31 to address a series of petitions challenging the electoral bonds scheme. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud expressed the court’s commitment to deciding the case and agreed to prioritize two key issues related to the scheme. These issues concern the legality of anonymous donations to political parties and the potential violation of citizens’ right to information about political party funding, with the focus on Constitutional Articles 19, 14, and 21.
First test flight of Gaganyaan mission scheduled on Oct. 21
India’s Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the first in a series of test flights leading up to the Gaganyaan mission, the country’s maiden manned space mission. Scheduled for October 21, the test will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sri hari kota, primarily to evaluate the crew module that will house Indian astronauts. This mission will also feature “Vyommitra,” the female robot astronaut.
Chennai woman wins the ‘British High Commissioner for a Day’ competition.
Shreya Dharmarajan, a twenty-one-year-old from Chennai, had the unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a diplomat after winning the ‘British High Commissioner for a Day’ competition organized by the British High Commission.
