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The International Court of Justice to hold public hearings on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Further development in the current Ukraine-Russia situation is that the International Court of Justice announced on March 1, 2022, that public hearings, in this case, this case, will be held in a hybrid format on March 7th and 8th, 2022.
“The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, will hold public hearings in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation) on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 March 2022, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Court’s seat,” according to the ICJ’s press release.
“The proceedings will be focused on the request for the indication of temporary measures made by Ukraine,” it continued in the news release. The hearings will be held in a hybrid style because of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Some members of the Court will be present in the Great Hall of Justice for the oral hearings, while others will participate via video link from afar. Participants will be in person or by video link from the parties in the case.”
According to ANI, in an urgent communication to Russia’s foreign affairs minister, ICJ president Judge JE Donoghue said, “I call the Russian Federation’s attention to the need to act in such a way that any order the Court may make on the request for provisional measures will have its appropriate effects.”
Russia Military crisis with Ukraine
Russian forces began combat activities in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, which is noteworthy. Three days before, Russia had recognized Ukraine’s breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as separate states. The talks between the two countries took place in Belarus’ Gomel city on February 28, 2022, despite Ukraine’s prior denials, claiming its role in the Russian invasion. The date for the next round of discussions is March 2, 2022.
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CIDCO Auction Sees Lukewarm Response as Developers Cite High Base Rates
The latest City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) auction of plots in Navi Mumbai drew a surprisingly muted response on Tuesday. Out of 47 residential, commercial, and service industry plots offered under Scheme 40, only 15 received qualified bids, with 22 plots receiving no bids at all.
Developers attribute the poor turnout to high base rates set by CIDCO, which they claim do not reflect current market realities. Despite mega-projects like Navi Mumbai International Airport usually driving up property demand, the high prices deterred interest. Plots in New Panvel, Panvel East, Airoli, and Ghansoli failed to attract bidders.
Prominent developers, including Godrej Properties, Satyam Lifescapes, and Abhinandan Builders, secured the few accepted bids. Godrej Properties bought three adjoining plots in Kharghar’s Sector 5A for ₹716.58 crore, where they plan to develop a residential community.
Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) President Vasant Bhadra criticized CIDCO for being out of touch with the market, while others urged CIDCO to rethink its pricing policies.
However, CIDCO’s vice-chairman Vijay Singhal dismissed the concerns, claiming the auction results were positive, with bids exceeding base prices by 21% to 118%. CIDCO has since announced Scheme 41, offering 33 additional plots.
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Notorious Shooter Arrested in Assassination Plot Against Salman Khan
In a major breakthrough, Navi Mumbai Police, with assistance from Panipat Police, arrested Sukhbir Balbir Singh, alias Sukha, a notorious member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, on Thursday. Sukha is one of the prime suspects in a plot to assassinate Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The police traced him to a hotel in Panipat, where he was apprehended.
Sukha had reportedly conducted reconnaissance of Khan’s Panvel farmhouse as part of the plot. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had placed a Rs 25 lakh bounty on the actor’s life, according to a charge sheet filed by Navi Mumbai Police.
Investigations revealed that 60 to 70 gang members had been tracking Khan’s movements between August 2023 and April 2024. Sukha is the sixth suspect arrested in the case, joining five others previously caught.
The gang aimed to procure advanced weapons from Pakistan, including AK-47s and M16 rifles. Sukha reportedly negotiated the arms deal with a Pakistan-based dealer via video call. The plot was foiled after a tip-off led to the arrest of key suspects.
Sukha, who also maintained an active social media presence flaunting weapons, is now in police custody, with further arrests expected as the investigation continues.
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In Advance Of The Assembly Elections, Unauthorized Banners Were Taken Down
Unauthorized banners removed ahead of Assembly Elections.
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With the Model Code of Conduct coming into effect for the 2024 Assembly Elections on October 15, Navi Mumbai residents have finally seen the removal of unauthorized banners cluttering the city’s public spaces. Both municipal authorities and political parties have swiftly acted to clear streets and chowks of these banners following the Election Commission’s declaration.
In the lead-up to the elections, political candidates organized several events and marches, leading to a surge in unauthorized banners. The issue worsened during this year’s Ganeshotsav and Navratri festivals, with political workers placing banners in various public locations.
Although the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) typically releases complaint numbers to address such illegal installations, enforcement has often been weak. Municipal employees have been hesitant to act against political leaders, leaving these banners in place for extended periods. This reluctance led to growing frustration among residents, who viewed the banners as an eyesore and a violation of public space.
Now, with the Assembly Elections approaching and the Model Code of Conduct in place, the city has seen rapid action to ensure compliance, bringing a sense of relief to many residents concerned about the visual pollution caused by political banners.
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