Population control drive to begin in earnest

CHENNAI, July 29: A nation-wide campaign against popluation explosion with the re-introduction of the 'red triangle' will commence within t...

CHENNAI, July 29: A nation-wide campaign against popluation explosion with the re-introduction of the ‘red triangle’ will commence within three weeks, according to Union minister of State for health, Renuka Choudhary. Six northern and north-eastern states have been selected for this intensive programme. She extolled Tamil Nadu’s efforts in campaigning against spread of AIDS and informed that awareness programmes such as the ones initiated by the TN government will be taken up in other States as well.

A court in Antwerp passed the order initiating the formal process of bringing Choksi back to India. But, he still has options to challenge the order passed by the lower court.

Belgian court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India

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Mehul Choksi, a fugitive diamantaire wanted in India for a Rs 13,000 crore loan fraud case, has been cleared for extradition by a court in Antwerp, Belgium. The Indian government has assured that Choksi will be held in a specific jail complex and provided with basic amenities if extradited. Choksi's extradition proceedings have advanced in Belgium and he has the option to challenge the order.

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