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Next T he arrest of cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who was charged with sedition for his 'offensive' cartoons, has once again brought into focus the contentious law under the Indian Penal Code. Sedition as defined under IPC Section 124 A says, "Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards the government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine." Interestingly, India's first prime minister had described this section as "highly objectionable and obnoxious". Several Indians in the past have been charged under this act. Prominent freedom fighters charged with sedition law include Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Mohandas Gandhi. Section 124A was introduced … [Read more...] about 5 high profile sedition cases in India

New Delhi: India has supplied over 4.64 crore made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine doses to 47 countries as of Thursday (March 4). The outreach has won New Delhi a lot of goodwill from the global community. Of these, 71.25 lakh doses have been supplied as gifts, while over 3.93 crore have been sold commercially. The list of countries that received vaccines includes both developed and developing countries, from Africa to the Caribbean to ASEAN nations and to the neighbourhood as well. Canada has received 5 lakh vaccine doses till Wednesday. The Pune-based Serum Institute of India will be sending 1.5 million more doses of the Covishield vaccine. In a tweet, India's envoy to Canada Ajay Bisaria said, "India is proud to support Canada's vaccination programme as a strategic partner." One of India's significant outreach has been to CARICOM or Caribbean countries like Barbados, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda. … [Read more...] about World leaders thank PM Narendra Modi as India sends COVID-19 vaccines to 47 countries

ENGLAND TOUR OF INDIA, 2021 by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet Ben Stokes fell soon after his fifty as England went into Tea five down © BCCI Ben Stokes made 55 but India continued to put pressure on England as the visitors went to Tea at 144 for 5 on Day 1 of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad . England lost Jonny Bairstow and Stokes in the session after both batsmen looked settled at the crease. Post the lunch break, India decided to start with R Ashwin and Mohammed Siraj. The latter struck in the fourth over of the session when he pinged Bairstow in front with a delivery that came in and beat the batsman for pace. Bairstow did go for the review but replays confirmed the ball was clipping the top of the stumps. Stokes, who had hit the second ball he had faced Ashwin for a six, took the watchful approach against the off-spinner and tried to trust his defence. Stokes soon found his rhythm and also struck Washington … [Read more...] about Stokes, Pope fight but India keep England in check

AHMEDABAD, India: England, after electing to bat, were all out for 205 in their first innings on the opening day of the fourth and final test against India in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Ben Stokes top scored for the tourists with a fighting 55, while a recalled Dan Lawrence made 46. Axar Patel was the pick of the Indian bowlers claiming 4-68 while fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and quick Mohammed Siraj shared five wickets between them. India, who lead the series 2-1, need a draw to book their place in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship against New Zealand in June. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Editing by Ken Ferris) … [Read more...] about England all out for 205 in fourth test against India

CSA says it undertook risk-assessment process; to send a doctor along with team. Narendra Modi recently said something that may have amessage to Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “Experts across the world have advised to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus . Hence, this year I have decided not to participate in any Holi Milan programme,” the Prime Minister said in a Twitter comment recently. A One-day International (ODI) series against South Africa could draw heavy crowds. But the BCCI said it is on. Even Cricket South Africa (CSA) said there is no threat to the three-match ODI series the first of which is in Dharamsala on March 12. Arun Singh Dhumal even as the CSA released a statement saying it has taken into all factors into consideration before deciding to go ahead with the series. The CSA also confirmed that the South African players will land in Delhi on Monday. “The Proteas will be travelling to India via … [Read more...] about What Coronavirus? BCCI, CSA keep India Vs South Africa ODI in schedule