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Today in History (December 31st<\/sup>,1925)<\/h1>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ISRO Successfully Launches SpaDeX Docking Mission<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on Monday, marking a significant step in India\u2019s space exploration capabilities.
\n\u2022 Rocket Launch and Satellite Placement
\nThe PSLV-C60 rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10 p.m. carrying two small satellites\u2014SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)\u2014along with 24 payloads. Around 15 minutes after launch, the satellites, each weighing about 220 kg, were placed into a 475-km circular orbit as planned.
\n\u2022 Docking Process Timeline
\nISRO Chairman S. Somanth confirmed that the spacecraft\u2019s solar panels deployed successfully and that the satellites are positioned one behind the other. Over the next few days, the distance between the two satellites will gradually increase by 20 km.
\n\u2022 The rendezvous and docking process is expected to begin around January 7, 2024.
\n\u2022 Technological Demonstration and Future Plans
\nThe SpaDeX mission aims to demonstrate crucial technologies for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking\u2014technologies mastered by only a few nations.
\n\u2022 This technology is essential for future missions, including sending an Indian astronaut to the moon, conducting sample returns, and building and operating an Indian space station.
\n\u2022 Rendezvous and docking is the process of bringing two or more spacecraft together and physically connecting them:
\n\u2022 Rendezvous: The process of aligning the spacecraft in the same orbit and reducing the distance and velocity between them.
\n\u2022 Docking: The process of the spacecraft meeting and physically joining.<\/p>\n

Islamic laws and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 The Taliban plans to close all national and foreign non-governmental groups (NGOs) employing Afghan women.
\n\u2022 This decision follows a previous order two years ago for NGOs to suspend the employment of Afghan women for not wearing the Islamic headscarf correctly.
\n\u2022 The Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would result in NGOs losing their operational license in Afghanistan.
\n\u2022 The government is halting all work by women in institutions not controlled by the Taliban.
\n\u2022 The Taliban has already restricted women from many jobs,
\no public spaces, and
\no education beyond sixth grade
\no where women sit or stand they must close all windows in old buildings and no new buildings can have windows in kitchen etc.
\n\u2022 The UN Security Council reported increased prevention of Afghan women humanitarian workers from performing their duties.
\n\u2022 The Taliban denies stopping or interfering with aid agencies’ activities.<\/p>\n

The Sheikh Hasina Extradition Demand: what are options for India<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Background
\n\u2022 Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi during anti-government protests in August 2024.
\n\u2022 On December 23, 2024, Bangladesh formally requested India to extradite her for judicial process.
\n\u2022 Hasina was declared an absconder for not surrendering after leaving Dhaka on August 5, 2024.
\n\u2022 She faces charges of conspiracy, mistreatment, and killing of protesters, labeled as genocide and crimes against humanity.
\nLegal Proceedings
\n\u2022 The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for Hasina and 45 others.
\n\u2022 A charge sheet will be filed soon after the investigation wraps up.
\nPrinciple of Trial in Absentia
\n\u2022 Common law jurisdictions require the accused to be present for trial.
\n\u2022 Bangladesh’s Code of Criminal Procedure allows trials in absentia.
\n\u2022 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has a precedent for trials in absentia.<\/p>\n

India’s Potential Defences<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 India has a bilateral extradition treaty with Bangladesh and the Indian Extradition Act 1962.
\n\u2022 India can argue that Hasina’s alleged crimes are political offences or invoke the rule of non-inquiry.
\n\u2022 Articles 20 and 21 of the Indian Constitution protect Hasina, even as a non-citizen.
\nPossible Solutions
\n\u2022 India could allow in-house arrest of Hasina and ensure her participation in the trial via video conferencing.
\n\u2022 Bangladesh authorities must have access to Hasina with prior notice.
\n\u2022 If convicted, Hasina could serve her sentence in India.
\nICC’s Jurisdiction
\n\u2022 Bangladesh is a state party to the Rome Statute of the ICC.
\n\u2022 The ICC could intervene if Hasina’s rights are in danger or if proceedings are not conducted impartially.
\n\u2022 Bangladesh could refer the matter to the ICC or the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor could start a preliminary examination.
\nConclusion
\n\u2022 Bangladesh must ensure a fair trial for Hasina.
\n\u2022 India needs to facilitate Bangladesh’s state agencies to conduct the trial successfully.
\n\u2022 A collaborative approach to a fair trial would demonstrate compliance with international law and safeguard Hasina’s rights.<\/p>\n