INDIA EYES 6G!

PM unveils Bharat 6G Vision Document, launches research & devp test bed

Moni Sharma

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled Bharat’s 6G Vision Document and inaugurated the new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area office and Innovation Centre. At the event, PM also launched the 6G R&D Test Bed and the ‘Call before u dig’ App.

PM Narendra Modi also assertained in the event that “telecom technology is empowering our citizens in India”. Noting that India has seen a rapid surge in the number of internet users in rural areas in recent years, he said “it shows the power of Digital India.”

ITU is the United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). Headquartered in Geneva, it has a network of field offices, regional Offices and area offices.

4 dist judges to be elevated as Madras HC judges: SC

First India Bureau

New Delhi: The SC Collegium headed by CJI DY Chandrachud has recommended names of 4 district judges for appointment as judges of the Madras HC. The collegium, which comprises Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph, recommended the names of R Sak thivel, P Dhana bal, Chinnasamy Kumarappan, and K Rajasekar. Collegium reiterated its earli-

SC: CENTRE DISTURBING SENIORITY OF JUDGES BY DELAYING DECISIONS er recommendation dated July 25, 2022, for appt of Senior Advocate Harpreet Singh Brar as a judge of Punjab, Haryana High Court.

The Supreme Court collegium has asked the Centre to expedite the pending appointments of judges, pointing out that withholding names of judges disturbs the seniority of the candidates.

PM MODI’S MANN KI BAAT COME APRIL 30, 100TH EPISODE TO BROADCAST WORLDWIDE

Today, when India is presiding over the G-20, reducing the regional divide is one of its priorities. When we talk about bridging the technological divide, it is very natural to expect from India.

—Narendra Modi, PM l 6G test bed launched to provide industry, academic institutions and others a platform to test & validate evolving technologies l 6G testbed is being co-developed by a

APP

ABOUT CALL BEFORE YOU DIG (CBuD)

The Call Before You Dig (CBuD) app is a tool envisaged for preventing damage to underlying assets like optical fibre cables, that occurs because of uncoordinated digging and excavation, leading to loss of thousands of crore every year.

TALKING 6G SOON AFTER 5G ROLLOUT consortium of various IITs, including those in Guwahati and Madras lIndia is the second largest telecom market globally, with 1.2 billion digital subscribers

This time not only India but even other countries would listen to PM Narendra Modi’s 100th episode of the radio programme Mann Ki Baat. For the same, BJP is preparing in full swing. In every LS, in 100 places, 100 people will sit and listen to Mann Ki Baat, in which different groups of doctors, engineers, teachers, and social workers will listen to this program and all other sections of the society. Apart from this, those who are hon oured with Padma Bhushan or Padma Vibhushan will also be honoured and will be heard. BJP’s national gen secy Dushyant Gautam and Vinod Tawde are in charge of program, under their leadership, this programme is being conducted across dif ferent states on April 30.

Purpose of broadcasting the programme across the world is because PM Modi is a global leader. All the countries appreciate the work of the PM. People want to hear him. Our aim is that we broadcast PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat to as many countries as possible. —BJP SOURCES

OVER 100 FIRs, 6 ARRESTED FOR PASTING POSTERS AGAINST MODI ACROSS DELHI

Over 100 FIRs have been registered and 6 people have been arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with objectionable posters, including those with derogatory remarks against PM Modi, across the national capital.

Police issues lookout circular, non-bailable warrant against Singh

First India Bureau

Chandigarh: Punjab

Police on Wednesday issued a lookout circular (LOC) and non-bailable warrant against Waris de Punjab chief and Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, claimed reports. Sukhchain Singh

Gill, IGP (HQ), Punjab, informed during a press conference that the Khalistani leader has not yet been apprehended.

The IGP said, “We are putting forth all attempts to capture him. It is difficult to say that we are

POLICE QUESTION AMRITPAL SINGH’S WIFE AND MOTHER

Jallupur Khera: Police on Wednesday questioned absconding Amritpal’s wife Kirandeep and mother Balwinder at his native village Jallupur Khera. SSP Satinder Singh, however, denied questioning them but maintained that “it was a routine matter.”Cops remained at the house of Amritpal for an hour, didn’t speak to media later.

optimistic that we will arrest him soon. Other states and central agencies are fully cooperating with Pb Police.” P6

Raj Thackeray strikes again against Uddhav & CM Shinde!

dutva and the current political scenario in Maharashtra.

In a surprise attack, the MNS chief slammed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for cosying up too much to the Centre and snatching jobs from the state.

Till now, no one has gone to Pakistan and shown them the mirror.

for his remarks on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during an event in Pakistan.

First India Bureau Mumbai: On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Uddhav Thackeray held a rally at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. The political leader spoke about Hin-

“Our Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj used to loot from Surat and bring it to Maharashtra... Shinde is looting from Maharashtra and taking it to Surat. I want to tell Eknath Shinde, work for the people of Maharashtra; don’t follow Uddhav Thackeray,” he said.

Not one to tread lightly, the MNS leader further turned his attention to cousin Uddhav.

“Uddhav and his people always conspired to

Javed Akhtar did that. Every Muslim in Maharashtra should be like Javed Akhtar… I want people like Javed Akhtar and many more. I want Indian Muslims who speak against Pakistan and tell them our power.

—Raj Thackeray, MNS chief

remove good leaders from the party and now the end result is this (the split in the Shiv Sena).

Ali Baba and his 40 people left the Shiv Sena...I won’t call them chor because they are not thieves.” he said.

He also expressed appreciation for lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar

Notably, while attending a festival honouring writer Faiz Ahmed Faiz in Lahore, Akhtar was told that Indians think all Pakistani are terrorists. He gave a stern reply and said the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks continue to roam freely in Pakistan. Raj Thackeray also highlighted the fact that 17,000 cases were filed against his party workers over their campaign to take down speakers from masjids.