Today in History (November 17th, 2003)
Arnold Schwarzenegger was inaugurated as the governor of California on November 17, 2003, following a recall election that removed then-Governor Gray Davis from office. Schwarzenegger, a Republican, served two terms in office, from 2003 to 2011. Before entering politics, he was indeed known for his career as a bodybuilder and film actor.
Summary of Today’s News
UNSC seeks ‘humanitarian pauses, corridors’ in GazaTop
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution calling for “extended humanitarian pauses” in the Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution, adopted with 12 votes in favour and U.S., U.K., and Russia abstaining, urges urgent pauses to allow aid delivery. Israel suggests a pause is contingent on the release of Hamas-held hostages.
Not ruling out investigation in Nijjar case if evidence is provided, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that the Indian government is open to the idea of investigating the killing of Canadian citizen and Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged that Indian government agents were involved in Nijjar’s killing in British Columbia. Jaishankar, speaking in London, mentioned that India is not ruling out an investigation and would consider any evidence provided by the Canadian government.
Media is not a power centre or stakeholder in realpolitik: VP
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns about the erosion of people’s faith in the media due to fake news, misinformation, political ambitions, power brokering, and monetary considerations. He urged the Press Council of India to take swift action against those spreading fake news and compromising professional ethics.
‘No bar on high office in the judiciary over past views
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud responded to a query regarding the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation of Justice Victoria Gowri as a Madras High Court judge. He emphasized that individuals should not be disqualified from high judicial office based on their past “views” expressed as a member of a political party or the clients they represented as lawyers. Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted that judicial appointments are a collaborative process with no single arm of the state playing a decisive role.
