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Streets, footpaths cleared for PM and VVIPs, why not for everyone: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court emphasised the importance of clearing streets and footpaths daily for all citizens, not just during VVIP visits, asserting that a safe place to walk is a fundamental right. The court criticised the lack of decisive action by authorities in addressing the issue of unauthorised hawkers encroaching on footpaths, calling for concrete measures such as developing a database to prevent their return.
Section 144 imposed around Delhi airport; drones, laser beams banned
Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders banning drone and laser beam activities near the approach path of flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport due to VVIP aircraft movement and political events. The orders come into force from June 1 to July 30 to prevent distractions to pilots and potential safety risks. Violators face legal consequences.
Mumbai traffic update: Special arrangements in place for PM Modi's event on May 17. Check routes to avoid and other details
Mumbai traffic update: On Thursday, the Mumbai Traffic Police issued a comprehensive advisory for residents of Mumbai regarding potential traffic delays arising from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Jahir Sabha' scheduled at Shivaji Park in Dadar on May 17th. Travelers intending to use air or rail transportation should strategize their journey ahead of time to prevent any inconvenience and ensure timely arrival at their destination.
How Khammam went from being just another seat to being a VVIP one
Once upon a time, Khammam used to be just another Lok Sabha seat. Then at one point, one after another, all of the Gandhis got invitations to fight from there. This suddenly elevated the seat's stature substantially, with local leaders making a dash for tickets from there.
Why Congress chose Rae Bareli for Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, historically linked to the Gandhi family, has drawn attention to its VVIP legacy. Previously represented by Rahul Gandhi's grandfather Feroze Gandhi and later by his grandmother, former PM Indira Gandhi, the seat holds significant emotional and political value. Sonia Gandhi's announcement that she will not contest the elections due to health reasons adds a poignant note, marking the end of an era for the Gandhi family's association with Rae Bareli.
Air India's iconic Boeing 747 'Queen of the Skies' takes final flight from Mumbai
Air India bids farewell to its legendary Boeing 747 aircraft, known as the 'Queen of the Skies,' as it departs from Mumbai on its final flight to the US. The iconic plane, which served the airline for almost five decades, operated various important flights, including medical evacuations and VVIP flights. The 'wing wave' maneuver, a dip of the aircraft from one side to the other, marked the end of an era for Air India. The Boeing 747 was inducted into Air India in 1971 and has been a symbol of the airline's legacy.
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VVIP inmates 'big nuisance', need to be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Former police commissioner Neeraj Kumar
Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar has stated that VVIP inmates at Tihar jail, where Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was recently lodged, are a "big nuisance" for authorities due to "bladebaazi" and other attacks among prisoners. Kumar, who served as Director General of Prisons, said he had the privilege of taking care of the maximum number of VVIPs during his tenure at Tihar jail.
VVIP chopper scam: Consistently raise Christian Michel extradition case with India, says UK
UK provides assistance to Christian Michel in the VVIP chopper scam in Tihar Jail. The case is consistently raised with Indian officials. Michel's family seeks his release, highlighting concerns over his prolonged detention.
VVIP choppers case: ED attaches fresh assets of absconding businessman Shravan Gupta
A charge sheet was filed against the businessman in this case and extradition proceedings against him are underway after he fled the country in November 2019, the central agency said in a statement.
AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam: All about India's biggest defence scam after Bofors & what SC said about it
The AgustaWestland chopper scam, also known as the VVIP chopper scam, involves alleged bribes paid to middlemen and politicians to secure a deal for the purchase of 12 AgustaWestland helicopters by the Indian government. The scandal came to light in 2012 and led to the cancellation of the deal in 2014. Key players in the scam include former Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi and alleged middleman Christian Michel. The case has been a subject of controversy and legal scrutiny, with allegations of corruption and influence peddling.
VVIP Chopper Scam: Accused turns approver in fertiliser import case
ED had earlier made Saxena an approver in the helicopter purchase scam. However, the ED later moved the court to withdraw the pardon granted to him, claiming that he had concealed material facts from the agency. In the alleged multi-crore fertiliser scandal, Saxena has agreed to share details of the proceeds of crime parked by the accused, said the people cited earlier. Saxena, they added, laundered the money of the accused.
MoD can't be a Postman on mere intimation of CBI and suspend dealings with a company: Delhi HC
MoD had suspended its business with Defsys last December after receiving an intimation from CBI, purportedly claiming that a former director of the company was involved in the ₹3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal. The CBI had issued two notices to Defsys in January this year.
India scouts for 12 new VVIP Helicopters with modern safety features
India is in search of new helicopters with modern safety features, including defense against missiles, to transport the country's top leadership. The country is looking for 12 helicopters to be used by the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister. Currently, the top leadership utilizes retrofitted Russian Mi 17V5 helicopters, which do not match the standards of other nations' leaders.
80 medical teams, 130 ambulances to be deployed for G20 Summit, ALS teams to escort VVIP carcades
As part of the setup for the G20 Summit, 80 teams of medical personnel, 130 ambulances, and advanced life support teams to accompany VVIP carcades will be deployed. In addition to these, officials indicated that three private medical facilities and five government hospitals have been placed on "high alert" in light of the summit.
From clear skies to ceremonial lounges, red carpet for visitors; Here's how Delhi airport is gearing up for G20
"The VIPs will land at the technical airport but aircraft and private jets carrying them will be parked at the Delhi airport," an official said. "Special arrangements have been made to park the Air Force One and a few other important aircraft at the Palam Air Force Station."
G20 Summit: 55 parking slots for VVIP planes at Delhi airport; 4 other airports identified to meet excess parking requirements
While these slots would cater to the aircraft parking requirement during the summit, the sources said that as a back up plan, four airports have been identified where the VVIP planes can be parked in case there is a need. In this regard, the airports at Jaipur, Indore, Lucknow and Amritsar have been identified by the authorities concerned, the sources said.
IS activist in Kolkata Police custody had plans to target VVIP convoys
The pen-drive also had files about the details of the locations of the residences of these VVIPs, the details of the security arrangement like the number of vehicles in their convoys, the number of security personnel attached to them and the nature of automatic weapons used by the security personnel, among others.
Rs 3,600-crore VVIP chopper scandal: CBI moves HC against order allowing accused access to papers it didn't 'rely upon'
The agency has submitted that the special CBI Judge allowed the accused to conduct inspection of the "unrelied documents and statements of the witnesses in the Malkhana of the agency or some other place, while also mechanically allowing the supply of unrelied documents to a co-accused at a pre-trial stage."
CBI urges special court to segregate VVIP chopper trial
The agency has argued that there is clinching evidence against the absconding accused hiding overseas. Lamenting that the presence of some entities and accused (residing abroad) allegedly involved in the ₹3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal could not be secured, CBI argued that the entities evading investigation have either been shut down or restructured, said people in the know.
VVIP chopper scam: Accused Christian Michel seeks hard copies of CBI case record
The agency has so far filed three charge sheets, including two supplementary, against the accused. Michel, who has been behind bars since December 2018, has stated in his application that since he is in judicial custody "he is not allowed to use any laptop or computer in the prison".
VVIP chopper scam: Court summons 4 ex-IAF officials
The CBI informed the court on Monday that it would move for segregation of the VVIP chopper trial immediately after the documents concerning the case are supplied to all the accused.
VVIP chopper scam: Giuseppe Orsi trying to derail legal proceedings, alleges CBI
Orsi, an Italian national, is a co-accused in the case filed by the CBI. The Indian Air Force had struck a deal to buy helicopters from AgustaWestland, which was a UK subsidiary of Finmeccanica (now renamed Leonardo), during the UPA regime.
Punjab govt to restore security cover for 424 VVIPs
State government led by CM Bhagwant Mann has been receiving heavy criticism for removing security of VVIPs post Moose Wala’s death.
Some senior IAF officers involved in VVIP chopper scam, ED tells Delhi High Court
The Enforcement Directorate counsel said that a couple of helicopters procured from the British company AgustaWestland were lying useless and couldn't be used in high-altitude areas like Ladakh since the specifications of the chopper deal were altered to accommodate M/s AgustaWestland.
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