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India Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Detention untenable: Supreme Court frees Madhya Pradesh student charged under NSA
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of a law student from Madhya Pradesh who had been taken into preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980. The court termed the detention 'wholly untenable' and directed his immediate release from Bhopal Central Jail, provided he is not required in any other criminal law student had been detained by an order on July 11, 2024, issued by the District Magistrate of Betul. The detention order was extended four times, with the latest extension valid until July 12, 2025. The authorities cited nine criminal antecedents, including the present case, to justify the detention under Section 3(2) of the the appellant's counsel informed the court that the student had been acquitted in five out of the eight earlier cases, convicted in one where the punishment was limited to a fine and was currently out on bail in the remaining two pending cases. The apex court took note of multiple lapses in the detention process. It said, 'Looking into the facts and circumstances of the case, the court directed the appellant, who is presently lodged in the Central Jail at Bhopal, to be released forthwith from custody, if he is not required in any other criminal case.'The bench observed that the reasons for the detention did not fulfil the criteria under Sub-Section (2) of Section 3 of the NSA. 'Preventive detention of the appellant, therefore, becomes wholly untenable,' the court further noted procedural lapses, including the District Collector's failure to forward the student's representation to the State Government. Additionally, the court pointed out that the authorities had failed to justify why preventive detention was necessary when the appellant was already under custody in connection with a regular criminal student was granted bail in the ongoing criminal case on January 28, 2025. The court remarked that he remained in custody solely due to the preventive detention Supreme Court concluded that it would issue a detailed and reasoned order in due course.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Supreme Court
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Watch: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra Can India & China make a new beginning?
As Indian pilgrims now arrive in China for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, reopening people to people ties frozen since 2020, and officials like NSA Doval and Defence Minister Singh travel to China for official and SCO meetings, is there an opening? Can India and China put their most recent past of mistrust and suspicion from Galwan clash to Operation Sindoor behind them? Script & Presentation: Suhasini Haidar Production: Shibu Narayan & Vishnoo Jotshi
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Rajnath Singh Holds "Constructive" Bilateral Talks With Chinese Counterpart
Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao in China. He said that it is incumbent on two nations to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in bilateral ties. He said that he and General Don Jun had "constructive and forward looking exchange of views" on issues related to bilateral ties. Rajnath Singh expressed happiness on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In a post on X, Mr Singh stated, "Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years. It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship." Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Minitsers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 27, 2025 Mr Singh arrived in China on Thursday for the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Admiral Dong Jun. Singh, Don Jun and other leaders, also posed for a group photograph ahead of the Defence Ministers' meeting. On June 23, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The two leaders also spoke about other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, according to the statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a statement shared on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing today. Discussions focused on bilateral, regional & international issues of mutual interest." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Rajnath Singh discusses bilateral ties with Chinese counterpart Gen Don Jun
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao in China. He said that it is incumbent on two nations to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in bilateral ties. He said that he and General Don Jun had "constructive and forward looking exchange of views" on issues related to bilateral ties. Rajnath Singh expressed happiness on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In a post on X, Singh stated, "Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years. It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship." Singh arrived in China on Thursday for the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Admiral Dong Jun. Singh, Don Jun and other leaders, also posed for a group photograph ahead of the Defence Ministers' meeting. On June 23, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The two leaders also spoke about other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, according to the statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a statement shared on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing today. Discussions focused on bilateral, regional & international issues of mutual interest.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart General Don Jun, says incumbent on two nations to maintain positive momentum
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers Meeting in Qingdao in China . He said that it is incumbent on two nations to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in bilateral ties. He said that he and General Don Jun had "constructive and forward looking exchange of views" on issues related to bilateral ties. Rajnath Singh expressed happiness on the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In a post on X, Singh stated, "Held talks with Admiral Don Jun, the Defence Minister of China, on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao. We had a constructive and forward looking exchange of views on issues pertaining to bilateral relations. Expressed my happiness on restarting of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after a gap of nearly six years. It is incumbent on both the sides to maintain this positive momentum and avoid adding new complexities in the bilateral relationship." Singh arrived in China on Thursday for the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Admiral Dong Jun. Singh, Don Jun and other leaders, also posed for a group photograph ahead of the Defence Ministers' meeting. On June 23, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. Live Events During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The two leaders also spoke about other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, according to the statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a statement shared on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing today. Discussions focused on bilateral, regional & international issues of mutual interest."
