DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:45:11 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/politics/priyanka-gandhi-on-private-trip-in-ranthambore-640773.html Jaipur Sep 29 The allfamous Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is set to reopen for tourists on October 1 but the park has already begun hosting distinguished visitors On Monday morning Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Ranthambore for a private visit drawing attention to the upcoming tourism seasonPriyanka Gandhis convoy reached a luxury property near the Reserve by road amid heavy security arrangements She was accorded a traditional Rajasthani welcome by the hotel staff before checking inAccording to sources she is expected to stay for three to four days and will embark on multiple Tiger safaris inside the park Her visit is strictly private but given her political stature the Special Protection Group SPG has strengthened security in and around Sawai MadhopurExtra personnel have been deployed at the hotel and across Ranthambore National Park to ensure smooth arrangements during her stay This is not Priyanka Gandhis first trip to Ranthambore She is known to be a great admirer of forests wildlife and especially tigersLocals say she visits the tiger reserve two to three times every year often with family or close friends In 2022 she even celebrated her birthday at Ranthambore reinforcing her emotional bond with the parkDuring her visits Priyanka Gandhi prefers to spend time in the jungle watching tigers and tigresses in their natural habitat along with other wildlife such as leopards deer and migratory birds Her repeated trips underline her love for nature and conservation while also putting the spotlight on Ranthambore as a key ecotourism destinationRanthambore remains one of Indias most popular wildlife destinations attracting nature lovers photographers and celebrities from across the globe With Priyanka Gandhis latest visit Ranthambore once again finds itself in the limelight promising a vibrant start to the 2025 tourist season IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/priyanka-gandhi-on-private-trip-in-ranthambore-640773.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-claims-rahul-gandhi-pressuring-vijay-640776.html Chennai Sep 29 The BJPs Tamil Nadu unit on Monday intensified its attack on the DMK government over the Karur rally tragedy that claimed 41 lives with party spokesperson ANS Prasad demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation CBI probe and also alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was pressuring TVK chief Vijay in the aftermath of the incident Prasad said the oneman commission led by retired Madras High Court judge Aruna Jagadeesan announced by the state government was a mere eyewash and would not satisfy the publics demand for accountabilitySix crore people of Tamil Nadu want to know the truth Only a CBI investigation can ensure impartiality he saidHe also stressed the need for transparency in the postmortem of the deceased urging the government to follow all legal safeguards including examinations by senior forensic experts and complete video documentationThe government must clarify whether these procedures were followed to preserve evidence Prasad addedThe BJP leader criticised the DMKs move to replace the initial investigating officer DSP Selvaraj with ADSP Premanandan describing it as another sign of reluctance to pursue the case seriouslyInstead he urged the state to appoint an Inspector Generalrank officer supported by a DIG and multiple experienced DSPs to probe all angles including crowd control security deployment and local administrative decisionsSignificantly Prasad brought national politics into focus alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who spoke to Vijay to convey condolences is indirectly pressuring him not to challenge the DMKSources say Rahul Gandhi has warned Vijay against taking a stand hostile to the ruling government These interactions must also be part of the investigation he saidThe BJP maintained it stands with the victims families and urged Vijay to honour the 41 who died supporting him by resisting political pressure and ensuring the truth emergesThe Tamil Nadu BJP will not allow this tragedy to be diluted or buried Prasad saidThe demand comes amid intensifying political sparring after the deadly stampede at Vijays campaign meeting in Karur where serious questions remain over crowd management and safety protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-karur-stampede-claims-rahul-gandhi-pressuring-vijay-640776.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pothole-tragedy-bengaluru-bcom-student-run-over-by-tipper-lorry-in-bengaluru-640777.html Bengaluru Sep 29 A 22yearold female student was killed after coming under the wheels of a tipper lorry when she fell on the road while trying to avoid a pothole on Monday in the limits of KR Puram traffic police station in Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as Dhanushree a secondyear BCom student at a private college in Bengaluru The incident occurred near Budigere Cross close to Avalahalli She was travelling on a twowheeler when while attempting to avoid a pothole on her way to college she suddenly swerved and lost balance falling onto the roadA tipper lorry coming from behind ran over her killing her on the spot The lorry driver fled without stopping after the accident The impact was so severe that the victims head was crushed under the wheels The incident has triggered outrage among local residentsResidents have complained that the Budigere Cross road is filled with potholes with soil and jelly stones scattered across the stretch making commuting particularly dangerous for twowheeler ridersPersonnel from KR Puram traffic police and Avalahalli crime police stations rushed to the spot after the incident The Avalahalli police have registered a hitandrun case and launched a hunt for the accused driver while the KR Puram traffic police are also investigating The body of the student has been shifted to a private hospitalThe poor road infrastructure and pothole menace in Bengaluru has triggered a debate and IT industry leaders have raised the issue and rapped the Karnataka governmentDeputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also Bengaluru Development Minister had triggered a controversy by stating that the IT companies cant blackmail him that they will move out of the city citing poor road conditions in BengaluruLater Shivakumar said he will meet representatives of IT companies regarding the issue Responding to a question he said Of course I am meeting IT companies They are our friends but they should also know their responsibilitiesChief Minister Siddaramaiah after taking up road inspection in Bengaluru on last Saturday stated that during the monsoon season potholes on the roads have increased and a onemonth deadline has been given to repair them and make the roads motorable for trafficIt is true that there are potholes on the roads However if these potholes had been repaired during the BJP governments tenure the roads would not have reached this condition Steps must be taken to fill the potholes before the end of the monsoon season he statedCM Siddaramaiah further stated in some places garbage has been left unattended on the roads Instructions have been issued to remove the waste immediately failing which action will be taken against the concerned commissioner and engineers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pothole-tragedy-bengaluru-bcom-student-run-over-by-tipper-lorry-in-bengaluru-640777.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-hails-pm-modis-strong-decisions-like-op-sindoor--640779.html New Delhi Sep 29 IANS Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modis strong decisions on issues related to Operation Sindoor Surgical Strike Article 370 and Triple TalaqnbspPM Modis strong decisions are an inspiration for all party workers she said speaking at an event to launch a new office for the Delhi BJPnbspShe said it was a matter of pride that the new Delhi BJP office is being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra ModinbspShe said the new office will inspire the cadre and encourage them to do their best for the public and the partyEarlier before inaugurating the Delhi BJPs new office PM Modi praised the city leaders struggles in the past and hoped the new premises would infuse new energy in the outfitnbspIn a post on social media X PM Modi said The history of BJP workers in Delhi has been a unique example of struggle and dedication Amidst every challenge they not only kept the organisation alive but also made an extraordinary contribution to strengthening itnbspI am fully confident that the permanent state office built for them will infuse the organisation with new strength new direction and renewed selfconfidence he saidIn the morning CM Gupta Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other leaders offered prayers at the new office at 5 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg a few hundred metres away from the National BJP office on the same roadnbspThe new Delhi BJP office a fivestorey building has been constructed in South Indian architectural style on a plot of around 825 square metersnbspThe basement of the new office has car parking groundfloor conference room reception hall and canteen On the first floor there is an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300 people On the second floor there are rooms for the various fronts and staff of the partyThe third floor has been designated for the offices of the state vice president general secretary and secretary On the fourth floor there are rooms for leaders from other states while on the fifth floor there are offices for the state BJP president and state organisation general secretary as well as the offices of Delhi MPsnbspThe journey of state BJP or Jan Sangh leaders started from Naya Bazar after Independence During the days of the Jana Sangh politics was conducted from the office in Naya Bazar in the Walled City After this the first office after the establishment of the BJP was built in Ajmeri Gate Later it shifted to 20 Rakabganj Road before finally reaching 14 Pandit Pant Marg near Parliament where it has remained for the past 35 years https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-hails-pm-modis-strong-decisions-like-op-sindoor--640779.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-inaugurates-delhi-bjp-office-hails-party-workers-role-in-countering-emergency--640780.html New Delhi Sep 29 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday formally inaugurated the Delhi BJPs new office in central Delhi and recalled the role played by the partys city workers in helping Partition refugees fighting for public rights during the Emergency and protecting Sikhs in the 1984 riotsnbspHighlighting the Delhi BJP governments efforts to fulfil expectations of the public after coming to power following a gap of 27 years he said the dream of Viksit Bharat Viksit Delhi can be achieved only if the government and the party move ahead togetherPM Modi praised the Rekha Gupta governments efforts to build houses for slumdwellers improve hospitals introduce ebuses and clean the YamunanbspTasking Delhi BJP workers to ensure that every citizen gets the benefit of the GST cut PM Modi also asked city BJP leaders to celebrate all festivals so that the city thrives as MiniIndia and reflects the cultural diversitynbspIt is very important for unity that patriotism is fuelled by the celebration of festivals from all states in Delhi he saidnbspHe said the BJP workers need to strive to make a worldclass Capital and this will be a matter of pride for citizens from every corner of the countryHe also hailed the contributions of early founders and leaders of the Delhi unit of Jansangh and BJP including LK Advani VK Malhotra Kedarnath Sahani Sahib Singh Madan Lal Khurana Arun Jaitley and Sushma SwarajnbspAhead of inaugurating the Delhi BJPs new office PM Modi praised the city leaders struggles in the past and hoped the new premises would infuse new energy in the outfitnbspIn a post on social media X PM Modi said The history of BJP workers in Delhi has been a unique example of struggle and dedication Amidst every challenge they not only kept the organisation alive but also made an extraordinary contribution to strengthening itI am fully confident that the permanent state office built for them will infuse the organisation with new strength new direction and renewed selfconfidence he saidnbspIn the morning CM Gupta Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva and other leaders offered prayers at the new office at 5 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg a few hundred metres away from the National BJP office on the same roadnbspThe new Delhi BJP office a fivestorey building has been built in South Indian architectural style on a plot of around 825 square metersThe basement of the new office has car parking groundfloor conference room reception hall and canteen On the first floor there is an auditorium with a seating capacity of 300 people On the second floor there are rooms for the various fronts and staff of the partynbspThe third floor has been designated for the offices of the state vice president general secretary and secretary On the fourth floor there are rooms for leaders from other states while on the fifth floor there are offices for the state BJP president and state organisation general secretary as well as the offices of Delhi MPs https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-inaugurates-delhi-bjp-office-hails-party-workers-role-in-countering-emergency--640780.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashwini-vaishnaw-flags-off-7-new-trains-from-bihar-including-three-amrit-bharat-express-640722.html Patna Sep 29 IANS Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated seven new train services from Bihar including three Amrit Bharat Express trains aimed at providing affordable longdistance travel options for lower and middleincome passengersnbspVaishnaw flagged off the new services virtually from New Delhi while Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary symbolically inaugurated them at Patna JunctionnbspThe newly launched Amrit Bharat Express trains will operate between DarbhangaMadar Ajmer MuzaffarpurCharlapalli Hyderabad and ChhapraAnand Vihar DelhiIn addition four passenger trains were introduced on shorter routes within Bihar These passenger trains will run between JhajhaDanapur PatnaBuxar NawadaPatna and PatnaIslampurnbspnbspHighlighting the significance of the launch Vaishnaw said these trains would provide hasslefree and affordable transportation for Bihari migrants and daily passengersnbspOn the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the partnership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar we are launching seven new trains that will connect various cities and offer lower fares for the middle and lowerincome groups he saidThe Railway Minister credited Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his past contributions to the railway sectornbspnbspWhen Nitish Kumar was the Union Railway Minister he took the department to new heights A slowdown came between 2004 and 2014 but after PM Modi took charge Indian Railways began transforming once again achieving new milestones Vaishnaw notednbspThe introduction of the Amrit Bharat Express a costeffective alternative to the premium Vande Bharat trains is part of the Centres push to modernise railway services while keeping travel affordable for millionsDeputy CM Samrat Choudhary who was present at the Patna event expressed gratitude for the Centres focus on Bihars infrastructure growthnbspI am thankful to PM Narendra Modi CM Nitish Kumar and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for transforming Bihar in sectors including rail and road infrastructure Choudhary saidnbspHe announced upcoming projects such as a ring road in Bhagalpur and a fourlane road connecting Sultanganj Bhagalpur to Deoghar Jharkhand along with a new railway line to link the two prominent pilgrimage sitesnbspHighlighting the scale of Central assistance Choudhary added During the UPA government Bihar was getting only around Rs 1000 crore annually for the railway sector In the last 11 years of the Narendra Modi government the Centre has provided more than Rs one lakh crore for railway development in Bihar https://dailyworld.in/politics/ashwini-vaishnaw-flags-off-7-new-trains-from-bihar-including-three-amrit-bharat-express-640722.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-nitish-kumar-launches-20-658-projects-worth-rs-11-921-crore-in-bihar-640723.html Patna Sep 29 IANS Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a staggering 20658 projects worth Rs 11921 crore during a mega event held at Sankalp 1 Anne Marg the CMs official residencenbspThe projects include 16065 public amenities and development projects with an investment of Rs 7805 crore for sectors such as roads water health and rural infrastructure and 4593 projects worth Rs 4116 crore were inaugurated across various departments to strengthen social and administrative facilitiesAmong these 97 projects worth Rs 997 crore and 137 projects worth Rs 2467 crore are specifically related to building construction for key departments including Science and Technology Technical Education Animal and Fisheries Resources Social Welfare Transport SCST Welfare Backward and EBC Welfare Minority Welfare Sports Labour Resources Revenue and Land Reforms Art and Culture Youth Disaster Management Home Agriculture General Administration and Commercial TaxnbspThese projects are being implemented by the Building Construction Department and the Bihar State Building Construction Corporation LimitedThe Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple schemes under the Public Health Engineering Health and Tourism DepartmentsnbspIn a significant move to support farmers he transferred Rs 8129 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer DBT to the accounts of 13716 beneficiaries of the Chief Ministers Private Tubewell Scheme under the Minor Water Resources DepartmentnbspCongratulating all departments involved Nitish Kumar said the launch of these schemes would provide new impetus and direction to Bihars development and directly improve the quality of life for its peopleOur government is committed to the overall development of the state he emphasisednbspThe event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary Minor Water Resources Minister Santosh Suman along with senior bureaucrats and political leadersnbspThe massive rollout of projects comes as the state gears up for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections underlining the governments focus on infrastructure expansion and welfare initiatives https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-nitish-kumar-launches-20-658-projects-worth-rs-11-921-crore-in-bihar-640723.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asian-cup-640738.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-leader-aadhav-arjuna-to-visit-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-seeks-protection-640743.html Karur Sep 29 TVK General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna has announced plans to visit the families of the 41 individuals who lost their lives in the devastating stampede at Veluchamipuram in Karur He is likely to personally offer condolences and extend financial assistance to the bereaved households To ensure a safe and smooth visit amid the tense atmosphere Aadhav has filed a petition in court requesting adequate security arrangements before he proceedsThis move comes as Arjuna broke his silence nearly 29 hours after the tragedy with a deeply emotional post on X where he shared his personal grief and drew parallels to the pain of those who lost loved onesFor the past twentyfour hours I have been living through the greatest sorrow of my life The cries of those who died are shaking my heart I am struggling to overcome the pain of death he wroteRecalling his childhood trauma he added When I was five years old I saw my mother die by suicide That pain has returned with these deaths I cannot yet prepare my mind to bear the grief these families are going throughThe stampede which occurred late Saturday night during a massive TVK campaign event claimed 27 lives from the Karur district alone while others were from Erode Dindigul Tiruppur and SalemOne village Emur lost five members including Priyadarshini and her young daughter Tharanika as well as Chandra Arukkani and 10yearold Prithik a tragedy that has deeply shaken the regionChief Minister MK Stalin expressed profound sorrow and said he had instructed immediate relief and medical assistanceEvery possible step is being taken to save lives and support the bereaved families he saidOpposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami offered condolences while demanding accountability for what he called poor crowd management The administration should have been better prepared to manage such a massive crowd Those responsible must be held accountable he saidTVK president and actor Vijay who has announced Rs 20 lakh compensation to each bereaved family and Rs 2 lakh for the injured called the tragedy an irreparable loss that no words of comfort can easeAuthorities continue to investigate the lapses in safety measures that led to the deadly crush IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tvk-leader-aadhav-arjuna-to-visit-families-of-karur-stampede-victims-seeks-protection-640743.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/b-team-of-pakistan-bjp-hits-out-at-congress-for-not-congratulating-team-india-640745.html New Delhi Sep 29 BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday accused Congress of being against Indias national interest and being a BTeam of Pakistan In a post on X he slammed Congress and the Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating Team India on winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan on SundayCongress is against Indias national interest On one hand Rahul Gandhi has not yet congratulated the Indian cricket team on thrashing Pakistan on the sports battlefield On the other hand when Pakistan is completely cornered you have Congress leaders asking for sportsman spirit against PakistanWhy does Congress always support Pakistan over India he questionedThe BJP national spokesperson also called Congress the BTeam of PakistanTaking aim at Gandhi Bhandari said In Operation Sindoor Congress stood with Pakistan In Operation Tilak Congress stands with Pakistan Rahul Gandhi is the best friend of Asim MunirPeople erupted in joy on Sunday night as Team India secured a thrilling fivewicket victory over archrivals Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup 2025 marking their ninth triumph in the Continental tournamentIndias success was scripted first by their spinners with Kuldeep Yadav spearheading a stunning turnaround on a twopaced pitch From 1131 in the 13th over Pakistan crumbled to 146 all out in 191 overs losing their last nine wickets for just 33 runsAcross cities towns and villages fans celebrated the historic win with chants fireworks and social media was buzzing with excitementThe final played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai lived up to the intense IndiaPakistan rivalryPrime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Indias famous victory as Operation Sindoor on the games fieldOperation Sindoor on the games field Outcome is the same India wins Congrats to our cricketers PM Modi posted on X soon after the victory IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/b-team-of-pakistan-bjp-hits-out-at-congress-for-not-congratulating-team-india-640745.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Amaravati Sep 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy have congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Asia Cup Telangana Chief Minister congratulated the Indian team for emerging as Asian Cup champions He said that the final match against Pakistan kept everyone on the edge of their seats until the very endHe praised Tilak Varma for playing a pivotal role in Team Indias remarkable victory bringing great pride and honour to the state of Telangana in international cricketAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also conveyed his heartiest congratulations to Team India on their emphatic victory over Pakistan and for lifting the Asia Cup Your determination teamwork and spirit have made the nation proud A glorious moment for Indian cricket he posted on XAndhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer congratulated Team India led by Captain Suryakumar Yadav on their spectacular victory in the finals of the Asia Champions Trophy 2025 against Pakistan in Dubai on SundayThe Governor said that Team India has made the nation and the people proud with their outstanding performance He wished them to win more successes in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup Team India has once again demonstrated excellence and composure on the biggest stage claiming their 9th Asia Cup title with a dominant performance in the final said the Jana Sena leaderThis historic victory reflects the collective effort teamwork and resilience of the entire squad and is a perfect advance Dussehra gift to every Indian filling hearts with pride and joy Pawan Kalyan addedWhat a match Kudos to Team India for snatching victory from the jaws of defeat posted Minister for Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh Tilk Varma you are a hero for delivering a memorable win against our archrivals Kuldeep Yadav you deserve all the praise coming your way for completely turning the match around Proud of Team India Lokesh addedFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conveyed hearty congratulations to the Team India cricket team on their outstanding victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan Your exceptional skill dedication and teamwork have made the entire nation proud A special shoutout to our very own Telugu star Tilak Varma for his crucial performance in the final and consistent brilliance throughout the tournament Truly commendable effort posted Jagan Mohan Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-andhra-cms-congratulate-team-india-on-winning-asia-cup-640748.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-rural-local-body-elections-to-be-held-in-five-phases-in-oct-nov-640758.html Hyderabad Sep 29 Elections to rural local bodies in Telangana will be held in five phases in OctoberNovember the State Election Commission announced on Monday Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies ZPTCs Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies MPTCs and Gram Panchayats will go to pollsElections to MPTCs and ZPTCs will be held in two phases on October 23 and 27 while Gram Panchayats will go to polls in three phases on October 31 November 4 and November 8Over 167 crore voters will be able to cast their votes in these elections State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini announced the muchawaited election scheduleVotes polled in ZPTCs and MPTCs will be counted on November 11 while counting in gram panchayats will be taken up after the pollingElections will be conducted in 565 mandals in 31 districts Polling will be held for 565 ZPTCs 5749 MPTCs 12733 gram panchayats and 112288 wardsThe polling will be conducted by using ballot boxes and ballot papers The ballot boxes have been borrowed from Gujarat Karnataka Maharashtra and Andhra PradeshThe State Election Commissioner said that the number of voters is 16703168 comprising 8165894 males 8536770 females and 504 othersThe SEC appealed to all voters and contesting candidates to strictly observe the Model Code of Conduct to cast their votes freely and fairly and to make the election process successfulElections will not be held for 14 MPTCs 27 gram panchayats and 246 wards due to stay orders issued by courts in different casesShe said the High Court had directed the SEC to complete the election process on or before September 30 The SEC filed a petition with a prayer to grant an extension of 45 days from SeptemberRani Kumudini said the SEC has completed all preelection activitiesThe government through two GOs on September 26 issued comprehensive guidelines on reservations to Mandal Zilla Parishads and Gram PanchayatsThe SEC on September 27 held a meeting with statelevel officers like the Chief Secretary DGP Principal Secretary Panchayat Raj amp Rural Development and others to review the arrangements for the elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-rural-local-body-elections-to-be-held-in-five-phases-in-oct-nov-640758.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-cong-waiting-for-paks-permission-to-join-asia-cup-victory-celebrations-amit-malviya-640759.html New Delhi Sep 29 BJP leader Amit Malviya took a swipe at Congress on Monday for failing to congratulate Team India on their victory in the Asia Cup 2025 He stated that Congress is waiting for permission from Pakistan before joining in the celebration of Indias success In a post on X Amit Malviya the BJPs IT Cell chief posted It seems Indias stunning win against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final has left Rahul Gandhi and the entire Congress in a comatose stateComparing it to the Indian Armed Forces decisive military action Malviya said Just like after Operation Sindoor when they couldnt bring themselves to congratulate the Indian Army for its stupendous strikes they now appear to be waiting for permission from Mohsin Naqvi and their other handlers in Pakistan before joining the nation in celebrating the Indian cricket teams successHe said that Congress has not congratulated Team India on social media even once for thrashing Pakistan thrice in the tournament and bringing the Asia Cup homeOnce again Pakistan Rahul Gandhi and Congress find themselves on the same side of the divide Malviya addedEarlier in the day BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari also accused Congress of being against Indias national interest and being a BTeam of PakistanIn a post on X he slammed Congress and the Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for not congratulating Team India on winning the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Pakistan on SundayCongress is against Indias national interest On one hand Rahul Gandhi has not yet congratulated the Indian cricket team on thrashing Pakistan on the sports battlefield On the other hand when Pakistan is completely cornered you have Congress leaders asking for sportsman spirit against PakistanWhy does Congress always support Pakistan over India he questionedThe BJP national spokesperson also called Congress the BTeam of Pakistan Taking aim at Gandhi Bhandari said In Operation Sindoor Congress stood with Pakistan In Operation Tilak Congress stands with Pakistan Rahul Gandhi is the best friend of Asim MunirPeople erupted in joy on Sunday night as Team India secured a thrilling fivewicket victory over archrivals Pakistan to lift the Asia Cup 2025 marking their ninth triumph in the Continental tournamentIndias success was scripted first by their spinners with Kuldeep Yadav spearheading a stunning turnaround on a twopaced pitch From 1131 in the 13th over Pakistan crumbled to 146 all out in 191 overs losing their last nine wickets for just 33 runsAcross cities towns and villages fans celebrated the historic win with chants fireworks and social media was buzzing with excitementThe final played at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai lived up to the intense IndiaPakistan rivalry IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-cong-waiting-for-paks-permission-to-join-asia-cup-victory-celebrations-amit-malviya-640759.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-dhaka-to-ankara-isi-pushes-bangladesh-into-new-strategic-axis-against-india-640766.html New Delhi Sep 29 Bangladesh which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government is now cozying up to Turkey Turkey roped in Bangladesh at the behest of the ISI Pakistan with the broader intention of attracting the South Asian Muslim community The JamaateIslami at the behest of the ISI coaxed the Muhammad Yunus government to stitch a closer alliance with Turkey The intention is to ensure that there is a flow of funds and arms and ammunition from Turkey into BangladeshThe Indian agencies say that Bangladesh has become the fourthlargest buyer of Turkish weapons This is a worrying sign because the weapons would be used against India and this is what the Jamaat and ISI have been planning While India has all the capabilities to beat down such aggression the problem is that the armed forces would have to deal with an unwanted issueTies between India and Bangladesh were solid as long as Sheikh Hasina was in power The border was largely secure and the forces of both sides would work seamlesslyAfter Yunus was made caretaker of the interim government of Bangladesh the trust issues with India have become immense Yunus has only pointed out that the ties have worsened because India provided Hasina asylum The ISI has been ruling the roost in Bangladesh as it can control Yunus through the JamaatWhile the rising ISI presence in Bangladesh has kept the Indian agencies on its toes this new dimension with Turkey jumping into the picture is a major cause for concernTurkey has always been a backer of both Pakistan and on several occasions supported Bangladesh where the Rohingya refugee issues are concerned Signs of the bond between the two countries strengthening were visible when a Turkish delegation led by Haluk Gorgun president of the Defence Industry Agency met with Yunus and other heads of the Bangladesh armed forces The two sides discussed defence cooperation and procurement of equipment that included the Bayraktar TB2 drones TRG300 rocket systems artillery shells infantry rifles and machine gunsFurther Turkey also assured that it would build two defence complexes in Narayanganj and Chittagong These developments have given terror organisations in Bangladesh a major boost Despite Pakistan carrying out the Pahalgam attack Turkey has always backed Islamabad When the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack Turkey had openly backed PakistanRadical elements in Bangladesh feel that they would always have the backing of Turkey even if they provoke India with a terror strike These developments also come in the backdrop of terror outfits such as the Ansarullah Bangla Team JamaatulMujahideen and HarkatulJihadIslami Bangladesh raising their ugly head in recent months Many leaders of these outfits were released from jail despite committing heinous crimes in the aftermath of the Hasina ousterIndian agencies say that it was evident that these decisions to release leaders of proscribed terror groups were taken by Yunus only at the behest of the Jamaat The Jamaat has always propagated violence against India and has worked closely with the ISI to create problems for IndiaFollowing the Liberation War both the Jamaat and ISI had planned on largescale illegal immigration with the intention of creating demographic changes that would lead to communal tensions in IndiaIntelligence Bureau officials say that this new alignment comprising Bangladesh Turkey and Pakistan is a worrying signal These defence agreements should be seen in a broader light as there is every chance that they may go into the wrong handsAlthough the Bangladesh army realises its limitations when it comes to fighting the Indian armed forces the issue is that today the ISI calls the shots The Pakistani spy agency with the help of the Jamaat would encourage radical terror groups to carry out attacks in India They feel that they would have Ankaras back in the event of India retaliating against any attack on its soil IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/from-dhaka-to-ankara-isi-pushes-bangladesh-into-new-strategic-axis-against-india-640766.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-death-toll-rises-to-39-cm-stalin-visits-site-orders-probe-640629.html Karur Sep 28 The death toll rose to 39 in the tragic stampede that occurred during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams TVK political rally in Tamil Nadus Karur said officials on Sunday The rally was being addressed by party president actor Vijay on Saturday when the stampede occurred leaving at least 39 people dead and over 50 others injuredThe public meeting held at Velusamypuram in Karur was part of Vijays fastgrowing outreach campaign across Tamil NaduAccording to police and local officials thousands of supporters began gathering on the narrow approach roads from early morning to secure a vantage point for the evening addressThe event started around 720 pm but as crowds swelled in the confined space a section became dangerously congested Witnesses said people began fainting and stumbling as panic rippled through the dense crowd Several victims were trampled in the chaos before rescue teams could reach themTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin who rushed to Karur late at night to console bereaved families and meet the injured at Karur Medical College Hospital confirmed that of the 39 who lost their lives nine were children and 16 were womenMore than 50 persons are injured and are being treated at Karur Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilities he saidThe death toll may rise further as some remain critical The state government has announced a onemember judicial commission to investigate the incidentRetired Madras High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will lead the inquiry and submit findings as early as possible Stalin saidAsked whether TVK chief Vijay could face action the Chief Minister stated that further steps will depend entirely on the Commissions reportQuestions have been raised about whether the meeting was held on an inadequately narrow road that was unable to accommodate the surge of attendeesCM Stalin did not comment on the suitability of the venue but assured that accountability will follow once the probe concludesIn the immediate aftermath the government rushed senior ministers and medical teams to Karur Emergency care units were set up to treat the injured and additional ambulances and rescue personnel were deployedThe tragedy has sparked a wave of grief across Tamil Nadu with condolences pouring in from political leaders cutting across party lines Safety arrangements at political gatherings are now under sharp scrutiny as the state reels from one of its deadliest crowd disasters in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-death-toll-rises-to-39-cm-stalin-visits-site-orders-probe-640629.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/unfortunate-and-deeply-regrettable-tamil-nadu-dgp-on-karur-stampede-640631.html Karur Sep 28 Tamil Nadu Director General of Police DGP G Venkataraman on Sunday described the stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally in Karur as deeply regrettable An unfortunate incident happened a regrettable one Venkataraman told reporters in an early morning briefing adding that the tragedy was caused by an unexpected surge in the crowd and poor amenities at the venueThe DGP said one of the triggers for the rush was confusion over the timing of Vijays arrival Permission for the meeting was sought between 3 pm and 10 pm But the TVK Twitter account said he would arrive at noon so people began gathering from 11 am He actually came at 740 pm The public had to wait in the hot sun without enough food and water he explainedWhile organisers expected about 10000 attendees nearly 27000 people converged on Velusamypuram to see Vijay Police had prepared for around 20000Our intention is not to blame anyone but these are the facts Venkataraman said adding that a frenzied welcome for Vijay at one point caused a forward push as fans followed him into the venueOn questions about possible security lapses the DGP stressed that the event was held on a public road making additional barricading difficult The police are only extra help we clearly briefed organisers about crowd and safety measures he saidThe senior officer added that while about 500 police personnel were initially deployed more forces were mobilised as the situation escalatedPresently ADGP Law amp Order Davidson Devasirvatham three Inspectors General two DIGs 10 Superintendents of Police and over 2000 additional personnel have been rushed to KarurThe state government has ordered a judicial inquiry headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the cause and fix accountabilityThe tragedy among Tamil Nadus worst at a political event has triggered widespread calls for stronger safety norms and better crowd management at large gatherings IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/unfortunate-and-deeply-regrettable-tamil-nadu-dgp-on-karur-stampede-640631.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-vck-seeks-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-victims-families-640638.html Karur Sep 28 Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi VCK leader and Member of Parliament Thol Thirumavalavan has called on the Tamil Nadu government to increase the compensation for families of those killed in the devastating stampede at the TVK president and actor Vijays rally in Karur The death toll has climbed to 39 with dozens of others battling injuries in hospitalsThe tragedy unfolded after Vijay finished his speech and left the venue As the massive crowd began dispersing heavy congestion turned chaotic trapping and crushing many Over 50 people fainted and emergency teams rushed them to the Karur Government Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilities Among the victims are 17 women13 men and nine children several remain in intensive careChief Minister MK Stalin who visited Karur past midnight to console grieving families and meet the injured announced Rs 10 lakh each from the Chief Ministers Public Relief Fund to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh to those seriously hurtSpecial medical teams and senior officials have been deployed to coordinate emergency care But Thirumavalavan said the announced amount is inadequate given the scale of the tragedy The heartwrenching incident in Karur during Vijays campaign has taken the lives of over 30 people including women and children who were crushed and suffocated in the stampede he said in a statementI urge the Chief Minister to raise the compensation from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh per family Adequate compensation must also be extended to those injuredHe further appealed for wartimelevel emergency measures to save the critically wounded and ensure the best possible medical treatmentMy deepest condolences and sympathy go to the bereaved families he addedThe Karur stampede has sparked shock and sorrow across Tamil Nadu with leaders from across parties demanding stronger crowd safety and management at political events The state government has ordered a judicial inquiry to determine the causes and lapses that led to the disaster and to recommend steps to prevent such incidents in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-vck-seeks-rs-50-lakh-compensation-for-victims-families-640638.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-tn-police-book-tvk-karur-secretary-640640.html Karur Sep 28 The Karur Town police have registered a case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagams TVK Karur West district secretary VP Mathiyazhagan in connection with the stampede at party president and actor Vijays rally in Velysamupuram that left 39 people dead and 83 others injured The incident occurred on Saturday Police said the case was filed under four sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged violation of safety norms and failure to ensure proper crowd control during the campaign meetingOfficials clarified that so far Mathiyazhagan alone has been named in the First Information Report but investigators are examining whether lapses by others contributed to the tragedyThe investigation is continuing and further culpability will be fixed after a detailed inquiry a senior officer saidThe massive public meeting part of Vijays statewide political tour for his TVK party drew thousands who had waited since morning under the hot sun with inadequate food and drinking waterThe crowd swelled further after the partys official social media handles said Vijay would arrive at noon although the actorpolitician reached the venue only at 740 pmMany fainted in the congestion panic spread and a deadly crush followed Ambulances rushed the injured to Karur Medical College Hospital and private facilities nearbyTamil Nadu Director General of Police G Venkataraman called the incident deeply regrettableOur intention is not to blame anyone but to present facts and ensure this never happens again he said adding that the police are reviewing event permission proceduresChief Minister MK Stalin who flew to Karur late Saturday night met survivors and bereaved families He announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs one lakh each to those critically injuredCM Stalin also ordered a judicial inquiry headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna JagadeesanSuch a tragedy should never recur Those responsible will face action he saidViduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol Thirumavalavan demanded that compensation for victims families be enhanced to Rs 50 lakh calling the disaster an unimaginable human tragedy that warrants both accountability and greater reliefThe Tamil Nadu government has deployed senior ministers and officials to oversee medical treatment and relief measures while the probe progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-tn-police-book-tvk-karur-secretary-640640.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-to-visit-bihar-today-640641.html New Delhi Sep 28 The Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan will be on a daylong visit to Bihar on Sunday during which he will attend key cultural and spiritual engagements As part of his official itinerary the Vice President will serve as the Chief Guest at the closing session of the third edition of Unmesh International Literature Festival in Patna The festival has become a significant platform for literary exchange and cultural dialogue bringing together writers poets and intellectuals from across India and the worldDuring his visit the Vice President will grace the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna as the Chief Guest The Vice President will also visit Shri Chamunda Devi Mandir at Katra Muzaffarpur Vice Presidents Secretariat mentioned in a press releaseIn addition to his participation in the literary event the Vice President will also visit the revered Shri Chamunda Devi Temple in Katra located in the Muzaffarpur district where he is scheduled to offer prayers His arrival in Katra is expected at around 100 pm A dedicated helipad has been constructed near Bhadayee Chowk approximately three kilometres south of the temple adjacent to NH527C to facilitate his arrival by helicopterIn preparation for the Vice Presidents visit the Muzaffarpur district administration has undertaken extensive arrangements The temple premises and surrounding roads have been cleaned and repaired and the temple has been adorned with decorative banners and traditional bandanwars Authorities have also erected barricades on both sides of the approach roads to control crowd movement and ensure securitySenior officials including District Magistrate and SSP Sushil Kumar conducted thorough inspections on Saturday Two helicopters were used to conduct aerial test runs and access routes were cleared of obstructions including makeshift huts along the pathResidents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Vice President IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-to-visit-bihar-today-640641.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-tragedy-aiadmk-chief-meets-victims-families-seeks-impartial-probe-640643.html Karur Sep 28 Tamil Nadu Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the devastating stampede during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK chief Vijays rally in Karur The death toll in the tragedy has climbed to 39 including several women and children while over 80 people remain injured and under treatment in government and private hospitalsPalaniswami after consoling the bereaved families at Karur Government Hospital strongly criticised the lack of adequate safety arrangements at the rallyHe pointed to reports that a sudden power outage left the venue in darkness causing panic and triggering the deadly crush Precautionary measures should have been in place TVK has already held meetings in four districts Authorities should have anticipated the turnout and made proper security arrangements But it seems no effective planning was done he saidThe AIADMK chief also alleged that police protection for opposition rallies was often insufficient Even for my own campaign events police have not provided full security But when ruling party meetings are held the government ensures tight protection This selective approach is dangerous Had proper arrangements been made these deaths could have been avoided he remarkedPalaniswami stopped short of directly blaming any single leader but stressed that political parties must act responsibly Leaders should keep to their announced schedules Delays cause unnecessary surges and restlessness in large gatherings I am not blaming anyone personally but India has rarely seen such a large number of deaths at a political event The tragedy points to police and administrative lapses he saidHe also flagged concerns about reports of an ambulance entering the rally venue unexpectedly saying it raised questions and must be part of the official inquiry There should be a fair and thorough investigation This is beyond politics we owe the truth to the families who lost their loved ones he saidChief Minister MK Stalin has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation each to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh for the injured from the Chief Ministers Relief Fund A judicial commission headed by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan will probe the incidentPalaniswami urged the state to act transparently ensure accountability and implement new safety protocols to prevent such tragedies The government must rise above politics and work to protect peoples lives at mass gatherings he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-tragedy-aiadmk-chief-meets-victims-families-seeks-impartial-probe-640643.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-bureaucratic-reshuffle-in-mp-18-ias-officers-transferred-640646.html Bhopal Sep 28 In an administrative reshuffle the Government of Madhya Pradesh has issued transfer and posting orders for 18 IAS officers aiming to strengthen districtlevel governance and streamline departmental leadership The order dated September 27 was released by the General Administration Department early Sunday morningAs per order Sanjana Jain 2016 batch CEO of District Panchayat Satna has been appointed Additional Collector in MaiharJagdish Kumar Gome 2016 batch serving in the Culture and Tourism Departments and the MP Tourism Board will now take charge as CEO of District Panchayat SingrauliHar Simranpreet Kaur 2018 batch Additional Mission Director at the State Education Centre Bhopal has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat KatniAnjali Joseph Jonathan 2018 batch Deputy Secretary in the Department of Technical Education Skill Development and Employment will now serve as CEO of District Panchayat HardaSujan Singh Rawat 2018 batch CEO of District Panchayat Narmadapuram has been transferred to Gwalior in the same roleSrishti Deshmukh Gowda 2019 batch who was awaiting posting has been appointed Additional Collector in KhandwaNidhi Singh 2019 batch Joint Commissioner in Land Records and Settlement Gwalior will now serve as Additional Labour Commissioner in IndoreHimanshu Jain 2020 batch CEO of District Panchayat Shivpuri has been posted to NarmadapuramSarjana Yadav 2020 batch Additional Collector in Jabalpur will now be the CEO of District Panchayat SehoreVaishali Jain 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Rajgarh has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in RatlamDivyanshu Chaudhary 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Mandla will hold similar dual responsibilities in DindoriSrijan Verma 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Singrauli has been posted as CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in BurhanpurArchana Kumari 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Shujalpur will serve as the CEO of the District Panchayat and Additional Collector in AnuppurShivam Prajapati 2021 batch SubDivisional Officer in Punasa has been appointed as the CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in ShahdolSoumya Anand 2021 batch Assistant Collector in Shahdol will now serve as the CEO of District Panchayat and Additional Collector in SheopurAakip Khan 2023 batch Assistant Collector in Mandla has been posted as SubDivisional Officer in Pipariya NarmadapuramPankaj Verma 2023 batch Assistant Collector in Seoni will serve as SubDivisional Officer in Punasa KhandwaAdditionally Sapna Anurag Jain IAS has been appointed Additional Director at the Narmada Valley Development Authority IndoreThese postings are effective immediately and will remain in force until further ordersIn another order the state government has issued fresh transfer orders for several officers of the State Administrative Service SAS marking another round of administrative reshuffling aimed at enhancing governance across departmentsThe order was released by the General Administration Department and outlines new postings for officers currently serving in various capacitiesAs per the directive Shailendra Singh Solanki a 2007 batch officer presently posted as Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat in Sidhi has been transferred to Indore where he will take charge as Additional Director at the Narmada Valley Development AuthorityDr Ichchhit Gadpale from the 2008 batch and currently serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Rajgarh has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Home DepartmentVijay Raj a 2011 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Shivpuri will now assume the role of Additional Commissioner at the Municipal Corporation in GwaliorShailendra Singh also from the 2011 batch and posted as CEO of the District Panchayat in Satna has been transferred to Maihar as Additional CollectorAnupama Chauhan a 2006 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Shajapur will now join the General Administration Department as Deputy SecretaryNamah Shivay Arjaria a 2012 batch officer who was the CEO of the District Panchayat in Chhatarpur has been appointed State Protocol Officer in BhopalShashwat Singh Meena another 2012 batch officer serving as CEO of the District Panchayat in Mandla will now take charge as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment PromotionAnjali Shah also from the 2012 batch and posted as CEO of the District Panchayat in Seoni has been transferred to Narsinghpur as Additional Collector IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/major-bureaucratic-reshuffle-in-mp-18-ias-officers-transferred-640646.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-police-book-tvk-leaders-including-general-secretary-bussy-anand-640657.html Karur Sep 28 Police have booked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK General Secretary Bussy Anand Karur West district secretary VP Mathiyazhagan and state officebearer CT Nirmal Kumar under multiple sections for alleged violations linked to the deadly crowd crush at the party president and actor Vijays rally in Karur that claimed 39 lives and left many injured The public meeting held at Veluchamipuram on the outskirts of Karur on Saturday had drawn thousands who had queued since morning to see Vijay during his statewide political tourEyewitnesses said that a sudden crowd surge in a tightly packed space led to panic with people stumbling and being trampled amid inadequate crowd control and poor lightingAmbulances struggled through congested approach roads as rescuers rushed victims to the Karur Government Medical College Hospital and nearby private facilitiesOf the 39 victims 27 were from the Karur district Two each hailed from Erode Dindigul and Tiruppur and one from Salem Emur village in Karur suffered a particularly grievous blow five residents Priyadarshini and her young daughter Tharanika Chandra Arukkani and 10yearold Prithik were among the deceasedDozens more including children remain under treatment with some reported to be criticalThe tragedy sparked nationwide grief President Droupadi Murmu Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed condolencesCM Stalin flew overnight to Karur met the injured and announced Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased and Rs one lakh for the injured from the Chief Ministers Relief FundHe also ordered a judicial inquiry led by retired High Court judge Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to determine accountability and recommend measures to prevent such disastersKarur City Police said the case names the TVK leaders for alleged violations of safety norms and deficiencies in event management that investigators believe contributed to the fatal stampedeDetailed sections invoked were not immediately disclosed with officers saying further additions are possible as evidence is compiled and statements recordedAs rescue and relief operations continued on Sunday political leaders across parties urged strict enforcement of safety protocols at mass events Authorities indicated that the commission of inquirys report will be expedited even as families in Karur and neighbouring districts began funerals for loved ones lost in the chaos IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/karur-stampede-police-book-tvk-leaders-including-general-secretary-bussy-anand-640657.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shown-what-true-courage-looks-like-pm-modi-to-navy-officers-who-did-navika-sagar-parikrama-640664.html New Delhi Sep 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Navy officers Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander Roopa who embarked on Navika Sagar Parikrama and travelled a distance of 50000 kilometres and congratulated them for the thrilling journey Addressing the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat PM Modi said During this time of Navratri we worship Shakti and celebrate the power of women From business to sports and from education to science in every field the daughters of the nation are raising their flag high everywhere Today they are overcoming such challenges that seem unimaginableHe was talking about two women Indian Navy officers who embarked on Navika Sagar Parikrama and travelled a distance of 50000 kilometresIf I ask you this question can you stay in the sea continuously for 8 months Can you travel 50000 kilometres on a sailboat that is propelled only by wind And that too at a time when the weather at the sea can turn rough at any moment You would think a thousand times before attempting this But two brave officers of the Indian Navy accomplished this feat during the Navika Sagar Parikrama he saidThey have shown what true courage and determination look like he said praising Lieutenant Commander Dilna and Lieutenant Commander RoopaBoth women officers also shared their experiences of Navika Sagar Parikrama with the Prime MinisterLt Commander Dilna told PM Modi that she is from the Logistics Cadre in the Indian Navy She mentioned that she was commissioned in the Navy in 2014 Lt Commander Roopa told the Prime Minister that she joined the force in 2017 in the Naval Armament Inspection CadreBoth officers told the Prime Minister that their fathers had served in the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy and hence became an inspiration for them to join the defence forcesPM Modi asked the officers about their experiences during the parikramaIn life we get one opportunity that changes our lives This circumnavigation was one such opportunity given to us by the Indian Navy and the Indian government In this expedition we sailed approximately 47500 km We left Goa on October 2 2024 and returned on May 29 2025 It took us 238 days to complete this expedition when only the two of us were on the boat said Lt Commander DilnaShe also mentioned that they both trained for three years for this expedition learning about navigation operating communication emergency devices diving etcShe also mentioned a proud moment when both of them hoisted the Tricolour at Point Nemo the remotest location on Earth We became first Indians first Asians first humans in the world to reach that location she addedLt Commander Roopa sharing her experience said I would like to say that the number of people who have circumnavigated the globe on a sailboat is much less than those who have reached the top of Mount EverestWe have been sailing together for four years so we know each others strengths and weaknesses Our boat has only one set of equipment which never failed that is the power of teamwork she addedThe Prime Minister lauded the officers for their journeyDilna and Roopa listening to your stories gives me a truly thrilling experience The courage you have shown is remarkable You have my heartfelt thanks and certainly your hard work and achievements will inspire the youth of our country immensely PM Modi said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shown-what-true-courage-looks-like-pm-modi-to-navy-officers-who-did-navika-sagar-parikrama-640664.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-reiterates-call-to-adopt-swadeshi-urges-people-to-buy-khadi-products-on-oct-2-640671.html New Delhi Sep 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 126th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday called on the countrymen to adopt Swadeshi this Gandhi Jayanti and express pride in it October 2 is Gandhi Jayanti Gandhiji always emphasised the adoption of Swadeshi and Khadi was the most prominent among them Unfortunately after Independence the charm of Khadi was fading away but during the last 11 years the countrys attraction towards Khadi has increased significantly Khadi sales have seen a surge in recent years PM Modi saidI urge all of you to buy one Khadi product or the other on October 2 Say it with pride these are Swadeshi Share it on social media with the hashtag Vocal for Local he addedJust like Khadi our handloom and handicraft sector is also witnessing significant changes the Prime Minister said adding that several examples are emerging in India that show that when tradition and innovation are fused amazing results can be achievedOne example is Yaazh Naturals in Tamil Nadu he saidThere Ashok Jagdishan ji and Prem Selvaraj ji left their corporate jobs and took up a new initiative They made yoga mats from grass and banana fibre dyed clothes with herbal dyes and provided employment to 200 families by training them PM Modi mentionedHe also mentioned Ashish Satyavrat Sahu of Jharkhand who has brought tribal weaving and garments to the global stage through the Johargram brandThanks to his efforts people in other countries have also become aware of Jharkhands cultural heritage he saidSweety Kumari from Madhubani district in Bihar has also started Sankalp CreationsShe has transformed Mithila painting into a means of livelihood for women Today over 500 rural women have joined her and are on the path to selfreliance All these success stories teach us that our traditions hold innumerable sources of income If our resolve is strong success cannot elude us he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-reiterates-call-to-adopt-swadeshi-urges-people-to-buy-khadi-products-on-oct-2-640671.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-bhupen-hazarika-zubeen-garg-and-sl-bhyrappa-in-mann-ki-baat-640679.html New Delhi Sep 28 Addressing the Mann Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Assamese singers Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg and Karnataka author SL Bhyrappa and remembered their contributions to the nation PM Modi played two songs of Bhupen Hazarika and said These sounds bear witness to how Bhupen Hazarikas songs connect different countries around the world In fact a very commendable effort has been made in Sri Lanka In this Sri Lankan artistes have translated Bhupen Da jis iconic song ManuheManuhar Baba into Sinhala and Tamil I played you the audio of these very songsHe also mentioned that he had the privilege of participating in his birth centenary celebrations in Assam It was truly a memorable event he saidRemembering Zubeen Garg PM Modi said Amidst Assam celebrating the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika a few days ago a moment of sadness too descended People are mourning the untimely demise of Zubeen GargZubeen Garg was a renowned singer who made his mark across the country He had a deep connection with Assamese culture Zubeen Garg will always remain etched in our memories and his music will continue to captivate generations to come he said also playing songs of the singerPaying homage to S L Bhyrappa PM Modi said A few days ago our country also lost the great thinker and philosopher S L Bhyrappa I had personal contact with Bhyrappa and we had indepth conversations on various topics on several occasionsHis works will continue to guide the thinking of the younger generation Translations of many of his Kannada works are also available He taught us how important it is to be proud of our roots and culture I pay my heartfelt tribute to SL Bhyrappa ji and urge the youth to read his oeuvre he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-bhupen-hazarika-zubeen-garg-and-sl-bhyrappa-in-mann-ki-baat-640679.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/whats-centre-state-govts-plan-for-revenue-generation-tejashwi-yadav-640686.html Patna Sep 28 IANS Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday questioned how the Centre and state government plan to increase the revenue and fulfil the promises made ahead of the Assembly electionsnbspnbspSpeaking to the reporters Yadav said We want to ask the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister how the announced budget which is over Rs 7 lakh crore will be made possible This is not just my question but the question of the people of BiharWhat is your revenue generation and what future plans exist for revenue growth to sustain this My question is very simple and regarding corruption I also seek clarity The Prime Minister has counted so many corruption cases I want to ask whether any action was taken in these cases or not he questionednbspTejashwi also raised the same issue during a press conference earlier in the daynbspThere are specific questions I want to ask Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who has been in power for the last 20 years The people also seek answers to these questions I hope the Chief Minister will respond personally rather than delegating the task to someone else I have mentioned numerous times that this government merely imitates others because it lacks vision he saidTejashwi further alleged that the total budget of Bihar is Rs 317 lakh crore and the government possesses Rs 395 lakh crore in total of which Rs 2 lakh crore is committed expenditureThat leaves Rs 195 lakh crore available for various schemes including those that are pending My question is what ideas does this government have for generating revenue he questionedPrime Minister Modi has announced schemes totalling Rs 115 lakh crore during rallies from May to September this year Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during his Pragati Yatra announced schemes worth Rs 50000 crore Together their commitments have reached approximately Rs 708 lakh crore so far What is the Chief Ministers vision We are eager to find out Tejashwi Yadav added https://dailyworld.in/politics/whats-centre-state-govts-plan-for-revenue-generation-tejashwi-yadav-640686.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sewa-parv-aims-to-bring-together-communities-institutions-and-individuals-for-nation-building-jk-l-g-sinha-640689.html Jammu Sep 28 IANS Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that the Sewa Parv aims to bring together communities institutions and individuals in a collective movement of nation buildingnbspThe LG participated in Shri Mata Vaishno Devis Sewa Parv held at KatranbspHe addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of festival of service creativity and cultural pride which is guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a Viksit Bharat2047nbspWith collective commitment to service to ensure meaningful impact on communities the Sewa Parv is improving public health and promoting ecological sustainability the LG saidIn his address he highlighted the importance of community participation for inclusive growth and women empowermentfocused initiatives to ensure womenled developmentnbspHe added that the active participation of women in decisionmaking at all levels of society and in the economy should be our prime objectivenbspHe further appreciated the Shrine Boards endeavours towards solid waste management water conservation and promoting public healthnbspHe participated in a cleanliness drive at Darshani Deodi as a part of the Sewa Parv event organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Reasi district administrationHe visited the medical camp and stalls put up by different departments and planted a Rudraksha sapling at the Spiritual Growth Centre in KatranbspSanction letters were also handed over to beneficiaries under various schemesnbspSaraf Singh Nag Reasi District Development Council Chairman Baldev Raj Sharma BJP MP from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Assembly seat Ramesh Kumar Jammu Divisional Commissioner Pragati Kumar Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University ViceChancellor Sarah Rizvi Udhampur Deputy Inspector General of Police Reasi Range Sachin Kumar Vaishya Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board CEO Nidhi Malik Reasi Deputy Commissioner senior officials civil society members Swachhagrahis and representatives of various social organisations attended the Sewa Parv celebrations https://dailyworld.in/politics/sewa-parv-aims-to-bring-together-communities-institutions-and-individuals-for-nation-building-jk-l-g-sinha-640689.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-seeks-investments-by-japanese-companies--640691.html Chandigarh Sep 28 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday held a meeting with top functionaries of Japanese companies in Gurugram inviting them to make investments in the statenbspOn the occasion a memorandum of understanding MoU was also signed with Honda Company for construction and demolition waste managementnbspUnder this agreement the state government will provide land and waste for setting up the plant while Honda will manufacture tiles from the wasteThe Chief Minister is likely to visit Japan from October 6 to 8 during which he will visit the Haryana PavilionnbspAs part of this Chief Minister Saini held discussions with senior officers of major Japanese companies operating in the state to boost investment an official statement saidnbspHe also discussed the establishment of a dedicated cluster for Japanese companies in Haryana and invited them to set up this cluster in NarayangarhnbspCM Saini said Narayangarh is strategically located close to Chandigarh Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand and Punjab at a distance of only 40 to 45 km which will significantly boost tradeDiscussing water supply facilities in Manesar the Chief Minister said the detailed project report DPR has been prepared and work will commence soon after tenderingnbspA budget provision of around Rs 3000 crore has been made to ensure water availability in Manesar through a pipeline from the Munak CanalnbspThis arrangement has been planned keeping in view the expected population growth for 25 to 30 years to ensure there will be no water scarcitynbspChief Minister Saini emphasised the proper treatment of chemical water discharged by industrial units and encouraged the adoption of advanced technologiesIndustries should recycle and reuse their wastewater for which a plan has been prepared through Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development CorporationnbspIn the first phase this system will be implemented in Manesar at a cost of around Rs 78 crore enabling industries to reuse waternbspThe Chief Minister stressed the importance of utilising corporate social responsibility CSR funds for meaningful development worksnbspHe said that CSR funds should be spent through the Deputy Commissioner to ensure their optimum utilisation and maximum benefit to the people https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-seeks-investments-by-japanese-companies--640691.html Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-fifth-day-640527.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-fifth-day-640527.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-6th-day-640529.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-6th-day-640529.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-5th-day-640530.html New Delhi Sep 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri dedicated to Goddess Skandamata In a post on X PM Modi wrote On this Navratri today we bow our heads in reverence to Devi Maa May her grace instil confidence in everyones life May all devotees receive the Mothers blessingsThe fifth day of Shardiya Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata the fifth form of Goddess Durga Skandamata is associated with the Vishuddha Chakra symbolising purity and clarity Her devotees believe she removes stress and suffering and they consider her the embodiment of motherhood love and empathyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the divine mother and described the significance of the dayOn the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri we pray to Mother Skandamata the fifth form of Adi Shakti Maa Durga that she continue to shower her grace upon the entire animate and inanimate world May Mothers blessings pave the way for the progress and prosperity of all the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister posted on XDevotees all over the country throng to temples to worship and offer flowers fruits and prayers to the goddess seeking her blessings for protection guidance and wellbeing Flowers are considered especially dear to Maa Skandamata and she is offered yellow and saffroncoloured bhog items Devotees offer them during puja to gain her graceGoddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood compassion and the power to guide her devotees toward both spiritual and material success Skandamata is portrayed with her son Kartikeya on her lap seated on a lion and holding lotus flowers in her handsNavratri which means nine nights in Sanskrit is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars known collectively as Navdurga The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her nine forms IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/we-bow-in-reverence-to-devi-maa-pm-modi-on-navratris-5th-day-640530.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/odishas-jharsuguda-filled-with-enthusiasm-for-pm-modis-visit-640542.html Jharsuguda Sep 27 People in Odishas Jharsuguda on Saturday expressed excitement and pride as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to arrive in the city to inaugurate development projects valued at Rs 60000 crore The city is witnessing elaborate arrangements with a vibrant roadshow planned along a twokm stretch from the airport to the public meeting venue where traditional dance and music performances will take place on both sides of the roadBJP MLA and actorturnedpolitician Sidhant Mohapatra said that it is a matter of great pride and happiness for Odisha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the stateSpeaking to IANS Mohapatra said He will interact with the youth and bring several gifts and initiatives not just for Odisha but for the entire nation People across the state are excited and eagerly waiting to hear him PM Modi always comes with a vision and concrete plans he never leaves without giving something meaningfulCalling PM Modi the biggest inspiration for the youth the BJP MLA said Young people should learn from him how to value and use time productively We are all waiting to see what new announcements he brings for Odisha this timeMinister Nityananda Gond also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for introducing the development projects for the states progressSpeaking to IANS Gond said Today is a proud day for Odisha as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jharsuguda Wherever PM Modi goes he inspires enthusiasm among people We the people of Odisha are deeply thankful to him because every time he comes he brings something meaningful for the stateWith the doubleengine government in place he is introducing new schemes and gifts for Odishas development Today at the Yuva Samabesh he will focus on empowering the youth and when the youth progress the nation progresses he addedThe excitement among the attendees is equally evident One participant Sadanand Naik even dressed as Prime Minister Modi for the public meetingEarlier I did not use to dress like this Once when I went to Haridwar a sadhu told me that I looked like PM Modi and advised me not to shave and instead grow a beard Since then Ive kept it this way he saidAll arrangements for the Yuva Samabesh at Amalipali Ground have been completed with students and youths from various districts arriving in large numbersIm excited to see PM Modi in person and hear what he has to say for the youth an attendee told IANSSecurity has been tightened across Jharsuguda for the highprofile visit The Special Protection Group SPG has taken control of the meeting ground ensuring every person entering the venue undergoes thorough checksAdditional forces have been deployed at the airport while barricades have been set up along the roadshow route Vehicles heading towards the venue are also being screened with access restricted only to those carrying SPGauthorised passes IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/odishas-jharsuguda-filled-with-enthusiasm-for-pm-modis-visit-640542.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-eight-arrested-in-karnatakas-davanagere-640545.html Davanagere Sep 27 Karnataka Police arrested eight persons on Saturday in connection with the I Love Mohammad row and related violence in Davanagere district The police stated that four special teams have been formed to track and arrest more individuals who allegedly disturbed peace and law and order in the regionAccording to police the action follows a clash on September 24 between two communities in the Karl Marx Nagar locality of Davanagere city over a banner issue During the incident there were allegations that stones were pelted at Hindu houses In this connection three FIRs were registered against around 100 people and eight persons from both sides were arrestedPolice are also monitoring social mediaDavanagere district SP Uma Prashanth has warned that strict action would be taken against anyone spreading false newsShe appealed to the public to approach the police in case of any eventualities instead of resorting to showdowns or taking the law into their own hands She further urged citizens to maintain peace in the districtDavanagere city known for its peaceful atmosphere turned tense following the appearance of I Love Muhammad banners Over the banner issue an argument broke out between two communities which escalated to the point of a physical clash The situation was brought under control after police intervention and cases have been registered against both communitiesThe problem began when a banner suddenly appeared in Karl Marx Nagar that read I Love Muhammad The situation remains volatile and police have made tight security arrangements Locals countered the I Love Muhammad posters with I Love Mahadev postersA section of people alleged that living in Karl Marx Nagar has become difficult They complained that they did not know whether they were living in Pakistan or in IndiaMeanwhile women belonging to another community gathered and expressed anger alleging that youths belonging to another community were speaking to them in a vulgar manner IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/i-love-muhammad-row-eight-arrested-in-karnatakas-davanagere-640545.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/beyond-superheroes-how-desi-comics-are-shaping-a-new-india-640555.html New Delhi Sep 27 Indias comic book industry is undergoing a creative renaissance led by a new generation of homegrown creators who are transforming the nations cultural narrative Long overshadowed by Western imports indigenous comics are now front and centre weaving together mythology social commentary and contemporary themes with striking originality The comic journey in India began in the 1960s with Indrajal Comics which introduced Western icons like The Phantom to Indian readers However it was in 1967 that a real breakthrough came with Anant Pais Amar Chitra Katha ACK a pioneering series that presented Indian mythology history and folklore in an engaging visual format Selling over 100 million copies in more than 20 languages ACK became a cultural cornerstone in Indian householdsBy the 1970s and 80s a new wave of Indian superheroes emerged through Raj Comics Characters like Nagraj inspired by serpent mythology and Super Commando Dhruva captivated readers and defined what many now recall as the golden age of Indian comics This era flourished until the 1990s when the rise of television video games and digital media gradually drew audiences away from printFast forward to today the industry is experiencing a robust revival With the widespread penetration of smartphones and affordable Internet comics are reaching readers not just in metropolitan centres but deep into Tier2 and Tier3 cities Events like Comic Con India which is the desi version of the hugelypopular international event Comic Con have evolved into major cultural gatherings spotlighting local talent and driving commercial growthGlobally this resurgence is part of a larger trend According to Mordor Intelligence the global comic book market is projected to grow from 814 billion in 2025 to 2361 billion by 2030 with India emerging as a key contributorWhat distinguishes the current wave is the bold creativity of Indian storytellers who are breaking free from the notion that comics are solely for children Their stories now appeal to adults and international readers blending vernacular nuances with universal themesTake Chacha Chaudhary created by Pran Kumar Sharma in 1969 The redturbaned bespectacled hero whose brain works faster than a computer along with Sabu and Channi Chachi tackled everything from petty thieves to social issues like corruption and environmentalism Chacha remains a beloved icon across media from television to animationNagraj launched in 1986 stood out with his snakebased powers rooted in Indian folklore Over time his narratives matured delving into moral ambiguity and darker story arcsmirroring the evolution of reader sensibilitiesGotham Chopra and Jeevan J Kangs The Sadhu introduced a British soldier who transforms into a mystic in colonial India Mixing supernatural elements with spiritual themes it struck a chord with global readers as wellSarnath Banerjees The Harappa Files 2011 offered a wry critique of postliberalisation India capturing urban dissonance through illustrated vignettes His earlier work Corridor 2004 explored the fragmented lives of Delhis Connaught Place dwellers using a blend of text photography and illustrationIn Kari Amruta Patil examined gender politics and myth through a deeply personal lens marking a significant shift in how comics could explore identity and emotionAppupens Legends of Halahala a wordless graphic novel pushed visual storytelling into surreal philosophical territoryproving that silence can sometimes say the most according to an article in news website India NarrativeToday Indian comics are thriving across digital platforms multilingual formats and vibrant fan communities They reflect a society grappling with its past while boldly shaping its futureFrom the timeless appeal of Chacha Chaudhary to the avantgarde brilliance of Legends of Halahala homegrown comics are no longer just entertainmentthey are a vital expression of Indias evolving cultural identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/beyond-superheroes-how-desi-comics-are-shaping-a-new-india-640555.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-bengaluru-mumbai-superfast-train-approved-tejasvi-surya-says-approval-fulfils-30-year-old-demand-640566.html Bengaluru Sep 27 Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said that the Railways Ministry has approved a new superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai fulfilling a 30yearold demand of citizens from both cities Surya shared that Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured him of starting a superfast train between Bengaluru and MumbaiUnion Minister of Railways is of the view that both cities are major economic hubs and capacity expansion at their stations has now made this possible said SuryaSurya further pointed out that despite Bengaluru and Mumbai being two of Indias most important economic hubs the two cities had been connected by only one train the Udyan Express which takes over 24 hours to complete the journeyThis was a demand pending for 30 years In the last three decades despite the growth of both cities we have had only one superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai Last year alone over 26 lakh people travelled by air between the two cities This new service will make travel more affordable and convenient for lakhs of citizens Surya saidThe announcement follows consistent followup on the issue which was raised in Parliament Public Accounts Committee meetings and with senior Railway officials over the past four years Surya statedLauding Suryas efforts Ashwini Vaishnaw added I am very happy that Tejasvi ji has been persistently following up for a superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai Thank you Tejasvi ji for pursuing it so well You have always been fighting for the people of BengaluruThe new train will significantly decongest travel and provide a comfortable alternative to flights and buses and further strengthen economic and social ties between the two metrosOn behalf of the people of Karnataka and Kannadigas Surya expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ashwini Vaishnaw for making this longpending dream a reality He also thanked V Somanna Minister of State for Railways for his support in making this possibleThe service is expected to benefit lakhs of daily commuters business travellers and families while boosting connectivity between two of Indias most dynamic metropolitan regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/new-bengaluru-mumbai-superfast-train-approved-tejasvi-surya-says-approval-fulfils-30-year-old-demand-640566.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-criticises-violence-linked-to-i-love-muhammad-slogan-640568.html Lucknow Sep 27 BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday condemned the recent violence linked to the I Love Muhammad poster controversy and urged communities to uphold peace and mutual respect His comments came in the wake of violent protests in several parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka Speaking to IANS Sharma said This is not appropriate No religion teaches violence The life of Prophet Muhammad itself stands as a testament to patience and compassion A woman used to throw garbage at him daily and when she stopped one day he went to check on her and cared for her during her illness Thats the example to follownot violenceHe added If the intention behind holding up I Love Muhammad pamphlets is love then why resort to stone pelting Violence undermines the message People must not fall for conspiracies or misinformation designed to stir unrestMeanwhile a planned sitin protest by Muslim clerics in Bareilly Uttar Pradesh following Friday prayers escalated into violence yesterday but on Saturday the city saw a more peaceful atmosphereIn the aftermath of the unrest civic and security measures have been stepped up to restore normalcyThe protest was organised in response to alleged derogatory remarks against the Prophet After Friday prayers a large crowd gathered with many people holding posters with the slogan I love MohammedTensions mounted when protesters reportedly began pelting stones at police In response law enforcement officials carried out a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and restore order According to reports over 1000 demonstrators congregated near Islamia Ground damaging vehicles and attacking police lines The clash resulted in injuries to at least 10 police personnel and led to the detention of around 50 participantsThe controversy began on September 4 during the Barawafat EideMiladunNabi procession in Rawatpur Kanpur A group put up an I Love Muhammad banner along the procession route This led to objections from local Hindu groups who claimed that a new tradition was being introduced in a space traditionally used for Barawafat celebrationsPolice intervened promptly According to DCP Dinesh Tripathi the governments rules prohibit introducing new customs into religious processions While some individuals had removed the traditional tent and placed a new tent along with the banner police restored the tent and signage to the traditional location No FIR was filed specifically for the banner Tripathi clarifiedHowever both Hindu and Muslim groups accused each other of tearing posters during the incident creating confusion despite police mediationThis sparked protests across multiple states subsequentlyIn Bareilly the cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza had called for the sitin at Islamia Ground prompting authorities to stage a flag march before Friday to deter disturbancesIn contrast to Fridays violence todays atmosphere in Bareilly has been largely calm The municipal corporation has initiated a cleanup drive to clear debris from the streetsFor security reasons police personnel remain deployed along routes leading to Maulana Tauqeers residence keeping surveillance tight and movement monitoredThe escalation in Bareilly mirrors broader tensions over religious expression in public spaces In the midst of the turmoil AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the suppression of free speech asking Why were people being stopped from expressing their love for Prophet Mohammed He defended the slogan as just an expression of free speechAuthorities had already braced for potential unrest by placing the district under Section 163 which prohibits protests without official sanction Despite that the protest went ahead turning volatile within hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-criticises-violence-linked-to-i-love-muhammad-slogan-640568.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-pharma-tariff-vaiko-warns-of-economic-war-seeks-special-parliament-session-640571.html Chennai Sep 27 Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MDMK general secretary Vaiko has warned that the United States latest decision to impose a steep 100 per cent import duty on medicines could deal a severe blow to Indias pharmaceutical exports and trigger a wider trade crisis Quoting data from the World Trade Organization WTO Vaiko said pharmaceuticals form Indias single largest industrial export segmentEach year India ships about 127 billion worth of medicines to the US the bulk of which are generic drugsGenerics are copies of patented medicines whose 20year exclusive rights have expired enabling any qualified company to manufacture and sell themWhile India also exports patented and branded drugs their volume is far lower compared to generics Indian firms such as Dr Reddys Lupin and Sun Pharma are among the biggest suppliers to the US market But President Donald Trump has now announced that from October 1 all medicines imported from companies without manufacturing plants in America will face a 100 per cent tariffThe White House indicated that firms setting up production in the US could avoid the levyThis move directly targets Indias pharmaceutical industry Vaiko said noting that last year Indian companies exported medicines worth Rs 31000 crore to the US and in just the first half of this year shipments had already crossed Rs 32000 crore The new duty threatens to sharply reduce competitiveness and cut deep into Indias foreign exchange earningsThe latest tariff comes on top of an earlier 25 per cent duty Washington had imposed after India continued importing crude oil from Russia despite US pressure That had already raised the effective import tax on Indian products entering the US to about 50 per centAdditional tariffs on other goods 50 per cent on kitchen and bathroom fittings 30 per cent on furniture and 25 per cent on heavy trucks have added to the strainCalling it an economic war against India Vaiko urged the Union government to act swiftlyThe Centre must immediately convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the US sanctions and find solutions to protect Indian exporters and jobs he said adding that New Delhi should engage Washington diplomatically while safeguarding national trade interests IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-pharma-tariff-vaiko-warns-of-economic-war-seeks-special-parliament-session-640571.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-warns-rioters-after-bareilly-violence-says-future-generations-will-think-twice-before-rioting-640573.html Lucknow Sep 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday issued a stern warning in the wake of Fridays violence in Bareilly He said those who incite riots will face such consequences that future generations will think twice before disturbing law and order Speaking at the Viksit Uttar Pradesh Vision2047 programme in Lucknow CM Yogi said a cleric in Bareilly had threatened to block the city after Friday prayers but forgot who is in power in the stateThe Chief Minister asserted that his government would not allow curfews or blockades We made it clear there would be neither blockades nor curfews Instead we will teach them such a lesson that their harmful tendencies will be corrected he saidHe further said Earlier rioters were invited to the Chief Ministers residence and honoured Mafia people were given free rein to control districts and governments even saluted professional criminals You must have seen many instances where those in power felt proud to shake hands with a mafias dog he saidThe CM alleged that earlier governments had created a system of One District One Mafia where local strongmen dictated administration and ordinary people were forced to live at their mercyAgriculture was destroyed youths jobs were sold off and extortion gangs flourished Their agents auctioned transfers and postings We have attacked these immoral and illegal practices and that is why their followers are now shouting he remarkedHe also claimed that before 2017 festivals often turned violent but his government had brought a decisive end to such disturbancesSometimes bad habits dont leave easily so they must be corrected sternly Yesterday in Bareilly you saw a corrective action The cleric thought he could threaten us and force his way but we showed him the authority of the state Adityanath saidThe Chief Minister said his government had deployed bulldozers against those who attempt to divide society in the name of caste and religionWhen dishonest and corrupt people come to power they misuse authority and exploit society We built the bulldozer precisely for such people he saidFridays violence in Bareilly broke out when a procession carrying I love Muhammad posters and placards did not obey police orders to disperseA large number of people took to the streets carrying placards and posters reading I Love Muhammad and chanting slogans as they marched towards Islamia Ground and Khalil School Chowk Police used force when people shouting NaraeTaqbeer did not disperse despite ordersHowever on Saturday the city remains peaceful and no untoward incident has been reported IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-warns-rioters-after-bareilly-violence-says-future-generations-will-think-twice-before-rioting-640573.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kirit-somaiya-alleges-massive-birth-certificate-scam-in-maha-claims-97-per-cent-beneficiaries-are-illegal-bangladeshis-640574.html New Delhi Sep 27 BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has alleged a largescale fake birth certificate scam in Maharashtra claiming that the misuse of newly amended laws has allowed thousands of undocumented foreign nationals particularly Bangladeshi Muslims to secure fake birth documents and Aadhaar cards Speaking to IANS Somaiya claimed In 2024 the Indian government amended the law transferring powers previously held by judicial magistrates to tehsildars After this a nationwide scam began In Maharashtra approval was given to issue birth certificates to 224000 people Upon review it was found that 97 per cent of them were Muslims from a Bangladeshi background aged 25 30 40 and 50 and had no proof of birth in Maharashtra or IndiaAccording to Somaiya the Maharashtra government has so far registered 28 FIRs arrested 2000 people and plans to arrest another 3000 in the coming months He said that the Unique Identification Authority of India UIDAI after verifying the irregularities has already cancelled thousands of Aadhaar cards issued based on these fake birth certificatesSomaiya also raised concerns about the presence of Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants urging the state government to deport those who have no valid documents or proof of Indian citizenshipI have requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against the 47000 individuals whose birth certificates and Aadhaar cards were issued without verification These people either belong to Bangladesh or are Rohingyas and should be deported immediately he saidHe cited the example of Malegaon where authorities have cancelled the birth entries of 3977 individuals for lack of any supporting documents In Malegaon five FIRs have been filed and 539 people have been presented in court Among them 28 are government officials and many are agents Investigations are ongoing against 1539 individuals Somaiya addedIn Sambhajinagar complaints were received against 800 people and 140 have already been presented in court The scam Somaiya said has now spread to Mumbai particularly the Mankhurd areaThe tehsildar and district officer had only approved residency for three people but a corrupt BMC officer issued documents to 106 individuals he allegedHe noted that due to the strict action in 2024 the number of birth certificate applications in 2025 dropped sharply from 224000 to barely 2000Somaiya praised Maharashtras handling of the situation sayingCentral officials have acknowledged that Maharashtra has brought this issue to national attention Just like 47000 fraudulent cases were cancelled in Maharashtra similar action is being taken in other statesTaking a political dig Somaiya contrasted Devendra Fadnavis welfareoriented schemes with what he alleged were corruptionridden programs under Uddhav ThackerayThe plans that Uddhav Thackeray made were for himself his team and his people to siphon money But Devendra Fadnavis planned to give money to Ladli Behnas Somaiya said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kirit-somaiya-alleges-massive-birth-certificate-scam-in-maha-claims-97-per-cent-beneficiaries-are-illegal-bangladeshis-640574.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nss-general-secretary-stands-firm-on-sabarimala-meeting-640580.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 27 Nair Service Society NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair on Saturday reiterated his stance in support of the Pinarayi Vijayan government over last weeks meeting convened by the Travancore Devaswom Board which manages the Sabarimala temple Speaking to the media before addressing a public meeting at the NSS headquarters in Perunna Changanacherry Nair said he had already made his position clear and had nothing further to addNair responded to the ongoing protests against him from a section of the NSS units by saying Those who wish to protest may continue but it will not change my stance People who want to protest can go ahead Thats their choice and its directHe added that the protests would only give him a little publicity and emphasized there was no need to repeatedly question his positionLater after the meeting he told the media that he was responding to the recently held Sabarimala meeting organised with the full support of the Vijayan governmentThe equidistant policy in politics has been there for the NSS since the days of Mannathu Padmanabhan and there is no change in it said NairThe meeting primarily convened to approve the NSSs annual income and expenditure statement has drawn attention due to Nairs firm political stance particularly on the Sabarimala issue which has been a point of contention in Kerala politicsWith protests emerging across various parts of the state Nairs position is expected to generate further debate within the gatheringAmidst this Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan weighed in on the controversy criticizing shifts in the Vijayan governments policy on Sabarimala that have shifted time and againFor the Congressled UDF we have only one position a truly secular approach which has been consistent always Satheesan saidHe accused Vijayan of changing his approach over the years claiming Till recently Vijayan was banking on minority community appeasement tactics and when it failed to win rewards he shifted to majority community appeasement We have always maintained a truly secular positionThe remarks underline the polarized debate surrounding Sabarimala where political affiliations and public sentiment intersectWhile Nair dismisses the protests as inconsequential yet acknowledges their publicity Satheesans criticism reflects the Oppositions broader concern over perceived shifts in government policyAs the NSS meeting proceeds at Perunna officials are set to finalize financial matters and the spotlight remains on the General Secretarys stance and its ripple effects across the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nss-general-secretary-stands-firm-on-sabarimala-meeting-640580.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-case-whistleblower-took-skull-to-delhi-before-lodging-complaint-confirms-dk-shivakumar-640583.html Bengaluru Sep 27 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has confirmed that Chinnaiah known as the masked man has taken a skull to Delhi before lodging complaints regarding the mass grave case Speaking to the media at his residence in Sadashivanagar on Saturday Shivakumar responded to various questionsOur governments only intention is to reveal the facts of the Dharmasthala case to the public Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has reiterated while responding to a statement by Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala Veerendra Heggade thanking the Congressled government for a transparent investigationFurther answering a question about Veerendra Heggades statement that the formation of the SIT Special Investigation Team has cleared the blot on him Shivakumar said Let the investigation report come out first Ill speak after that Ive seen Veerendra Heggades statement in the media Theres no point in commenting on it before the report is releasedPoliticians may say whatever they want But I represent the government and cannot speak like others Once the report is submitted either the Chief Minister or the Home Minister will issue an official statement I will speak after that he clarifiedWhen asked whether the government would take action against those who are allegedly trying to mislead the public despite the Supreme Court dismissing the PIL he replied This is not the time to discuss that A petition was filed in the Supreme Court and it was dismissedThe court directed the petitioners to approach local authorities to pursue their demand to conduct an investigation and sent them back Shivakumar maintainedNo one is speaking about the Supreme Courts directives They went all the way to Delhi with the skull But let the investigation team officially submit the report to us Shivakumar maintainedEarlier Shivakumar stirred a controversy saying that there is a conspiracy to defame the Hindu pilgrimage centre DharmasthalaThe statement caused embarrassment to the Congressled government and the BJP slammed the state governmentT Jayanth one of the activists fighting against temple authorities had stated that along with complainant Chinnaiah and others they had gone to Delhi in a car with a skull to seek guidance in the caseHeggade BJP Rajya Sabha member stated on Friday that the Special Investigation Team SIT probing the mass grave case is bringing out the truth and he expressed his gratitude to the Congressled government in the stateBJP State President B Y Vijayendra had said The Congressled government is actively aiding a systematic conspiracy aimed at discrediting and diminishing the reputation of the revered Hindu religious centre Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dharmasthala-case-whistleblower-took-skull-to-delhi-before-lodging-complaint-confirms-dk-shivakumar-640583.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/posters-featuring-obscene-images-of-ex-mla-mewaram-jain-removed-in-rajasthan-640588.html Jaipur Sep 27 Posters and hoardings featuring alleged obscene images of former MLA Mewaram Jain which were pasted on walls in different parts of Rajasthans Barmer Baytu and Balotra were taken down by municipal authorities on Saturday The incident triggered a fresh political storm just days after Jain returned to the Congress foldMeanwhile Congress distanced itself from the developmentsThe district units of Barmer Jaisalmer and Balotra issued a joint statement denying any involvement These objectionable posters were put up by unknown individuals The District Congress Committees have no connection with them This is an attempt to defame the party and the organisation the Congress saidThe party said strict legal action would be taken against those misusing its nameThe posters carried a message accusing the Congress of harbouring rapists and read Barmer is shamed Barmers Congress will not tolerate the disrespect of women we do not accept rapistsThe posters were marked in the name of the District Congress Committees of Barmer Jaisalmer and BalotraMunicipal Commissioner Surendra Singh Rajawat confirmed that the posters were removed swiftly and said legal action would be taken against those who installed themReacting to the controversy Jain said Even though the court has given a clean chit my opponents have put up these posters This is the height of depravityJains lawyer Sultan Singh also claimed the posters were an attempt to malign his client and the Congress adding that a police complaint has been filedJain further alleged that antisocial elements had misused his photographs and the Congress Committees nameHe demanded action against all those involved including printing press owners and hoarding contractorsJain was expelled from the Congress in January 2024 after a gangrape case was filed against him in Jodhpur under multiple sections including the POCSO Act An obscene video had also surfaced online at the timeHe remained suspended for nearly 20 months until his reinstatement was approved by the disciplinary committee of the Congress on September 22Jain met Congress incharge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa in Delhi before his return was confirmed IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/posters-featuring-obscene-images-of-ex-mla-mewaram-jain-removed-in-rajasthan-640588.html Sat, 27 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Bhopal Sep 26 IANS Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced a historic milestone on Friday declaring Balaghat the last bastion of Naxalite activity in Madhya Pradesh free of its longstanding Naxalaffected labelnbspSpeaking at a public event in Bhopal he aligned the states progress with Union Home Minister Amit Shahs pledge to eradicate Naxalism nationwide by March 2026nbspBalaghat has shed the tag of Naxalism the only Naxalaffected district has now come out With Lal Salam fading we are confident India will soon be free of this menace CM Yadav asserted while addressing a gathering assembled at the programme Urban Transformation Summit 2025 in BhopalNaxalism in Madhya Pradesh rooted in the 1980s thrived amid dense forests and tribal discontent fuelled by land alienation poverty and mining encroachmentsnbspBalaghat spanning 9429 sq km in southeastern MP bordering Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra became a hotspot due to its rugged terrain and marginalised Gond and Baiga tribesnbspRemote villages like Baihar and Lanji offered ideal hideouts for CPIMaoist guerrillas who ran janatana sarkars peoples governments redistributing land and extorting mining operations to fund their insurgency while opposing exploitative developmentThe districts violent history peaked in the 2000s with ambushes on police and infrastructure sabotagenbspA 2011 incident saw Naxals kill villagers suspected of being informers By 2021 Balaghat Mandla and Dindori were merged into a unified antiNaxal zone to streamline operations Post2015 surrenders surged over 10000 nationwide by 2025 driven by robust counterinsurgency and rehabilitation programmesnbspMP Polices Hawk Force bolstered by 325 new posts neutralised 10 Naxals in six months including clashes on January 3 in Dharamara forest February 19 on the MandlaBalaghat border four women cadres killed and June 14 four more including three women with a grenade launcher seizedBalaghat once among six national districts of concern now stands transformed with MPs Naxal footprint nearly eradicatednbspCM Yadav credited integrated security measures CRPF COBRA units and local police with development initiatives like womens selfhelp groups industrial jobs and solarpowered farming Challenges like terrainaided hideouts and IED risks persist but experts note a 40 per cent drop in violence due to infrastructure and rehabilitationnbspAs India nears its 2026 goal Balaghats turnaround signals a shift from red corridors to growth hubs heralding a new era for Madhya Pradesh https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mohan-yadav-declares-balaghat-free-of-naxal-tag-640470.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/prayed-to-ma-durga-for-new-govt-in-bengal-to-lead-state-towards-prosperity-amit-shah-640471.html Kolkata Sep 26 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that he had prayed to Goddess Durga for a new government in West Bengal after the Assembly elections in the state next yearnbspnbspHM Shah visited the Kalighat Temple in the morning and worshipped Goddess KalinbspI prayed to Maa Durga so that after the Assembly elections next year the people of West Bengal get such a government which would lead the state towards prosperity Let peace return in West Bengal Let us create Bengal in the way imagined by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore the Union Home Minister said at the inauguration of the community Durga Puja pandal of Santosh Mitra Square in central Kolkata The principal organiser of this pandal is BJP councillor in Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC Sajal GhoshThe Puja theme for Santosh Mitra Square this year is Operation Sindoor highlighting the valour of the Indian Armed Forces who demolished several terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir in MaynbspSpeaking on the occasion the Union Home Minister also said that he sincerely hopes that after the elections next year West Bengal will reemerge as a safe prosperous and peaceful statenbspHe also expressed condolences for the families of 10 individuals in West Bengal including eight in Kolkata who died from electrocution on Tuesday There had been torrential rainfall in West Bengal before the Durga Puja A total of ten people have died I express my condolences to the families of the victims Shah saidMay the festival of Durga Puja in West Bengal which is a globally acclaimed occasion now lead the state towards the path of prosperity Our leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi dreams of Vikshit Bharat through the route of prosperous Bengal Let his dreams be fulfilled the Union Home Minister saidnbspHM Shah also recollected iconic educationist social reformer and philanthropist Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on the occasion of the latters birth anniversarynbspHis contribution towards academic development will never be forgotten He dedicated his entire life to the Bengali language the traditions of Bengal and the education of women of Bengal the Union Home Minister saidnbspHM Shah arrived in Kolkata on Thursday and said Be it the Durga Puja of West Bengal or the GarbaRas of Gujarat the entire country is engaged in the worship of Mother Durga with enthusiasm and devotion https://dailyworld.in/politics/prayed-to-ma-durga-for-new-govt-in-bengal-to-lead-state-towards-prosperity-amit-shah-640471.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Lucknow Sep 26 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday distributed scholarships to nearly 4 lakh students He said that the era of discrimination in the scheme has now come to an endnbspA total of Rs 8997 crore was deposited in the bank accounts of 396602 students in the statenbspThe distribution of scholarships is aimed at enhancing the educational environment as well as ensuring that children focus on studies without worrying about financesnbspSpeaking at the event Yogi said that earlier scholarships were often delayed and restricted with many students deprived of their duenbspToday scholarships are directly credited to students accounts through DBT In the past thousands were left out but now with verification through technology and Artificial Intelligence the system has become transparent and inclusive Minority students too are being provided with advanced facilities he saidnbspCM Yogi underlined the importance of education as the foundation of social upliftmentnbspBabasaheb used to say that no government can ensure welfare without good education We must use the best facilities provided by the government to move forward instead of becoming dependent on the government he saidnbspHe said the government is continuously expanding the scope of scholarshipsnbspCM Yogi also invoked Indias journey towards 2047 This year marks the Centenary Resolution Year We are moving ahead with the 2047 Resolution Campaign to lay the foundation of a developed India and a developed Uttar Pradesh he saidnbspHe further warned against divisive forces that he said once enslaved the country and are now trying to obstruct development under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadershipThey are working to divide society Our efforts should be to unite people to ensure that every child especially the deprived gets access to quality education he addednbspThe Chief Minister also recalled that before 2017 there was discrimination in the distribution of scholarships When our government came to power in 2017 we cleared scholarships for 201617 and 201718 simultaneously he saidnbspOn the occasion the Chief Minister symbolically handed over scholarship cheques to selected students https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-yogi-distributes-scholarships-to-nearly-4-lakh-students-says-discrimination-in-scheme-has-ended-640472.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/paper-chor-gaddi-chhor-rahul-gandhi-on-paper-leaks-joblessness-640483.html New Delhi Sep 26 IANS Highlighting unemployment as the biggest challenge Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday hit out at the frequent alleged paper leaks in staff selection exams sharing a new slogan Paper Chor Gaddi Chhor to target the BJPnbspGandhi showed solidarity with jobless youth and pointed to a recent paper leak in Uttarakhand saying Today the BJPs other name is Paper Chor paper thief Repeated paper leaks across the country have ruined the lives and dreams of millions of hardworking youthIn a sharp attack on the BJP on the social media platform X Gandhi said The paper leak in Uttarakhand is the latest example Millions of youth worked day and night but the BJP ruined all their hard work by stealingnbspSlamming the Union government for alleged inaction and failure to prevent paper leaks the Congress MP from Raebareli said We have been continuously demanding that a robust and transparent system be established to prevent paper leaks But the Modi government is turning a blind eye to this because they are concerned not with youth unemployment but with their own powerGandhi also criticised the government for alleged failure to address unemployment Unemployment is the countrys biggest problem today and it is directly linked to vote theft Paper Chors know that even if youth dont get jobs they will remain in power by stealing votes in electionsnbspYouth are on the streets chanting Paper Chor Gaddi Chhor Paper Thieves Vacate the Throne he saidnbspGandhi described the fight against paper leaks as crucial for democracy This isnt just a fight for youth jobs its a fight for justice and democracy I stand firmly with every student and youth in this fight for justiceThe slogan circulated by Gandhi on Friday is the latest version of his earlier slogan Vote Chor Gaddi Chhor Vote thief Vacate the Throne which he has been shouting at political rallies accusing the BJP of manipulating elections in collusion with the Election Commission of IndianbspIn a social media post on September 23 Gandhi identified joblessness as the biggest challenge before the youth claiming that unemployment levels had risen to the highest in 45 yearsnbspWhen any government comes to power by winning the trust of the people its first duty is to provide employment and opportunities to the youth But the BJP does not win elections honestly they stay in power by stealing votes and holding institutions captive Thats why unemployment has reached its highest level in 45 years he wrote on X https://dailyworld.in/politics/paper-chor-gaddi-chhor-rahul-gandhi-on-paper-leaks-joblessness-640483.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Srinagar Sep 26 IANS Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Friday termed the arrest of Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk as very unfortunate as he blamed the Union government for not honouring its promisesnbspThe Chief Minister initially expressed ignorance about Wangchuks arrest but then told reporters that the arrest of the climate activist was very unfortunatenbspHe accused the Union government of repeatedly backtracking on promises made to the people of LadakhnbspI dont know why the Central government backtracks on the promises it made to the people of Ladakh just like promises were made to us in Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told reporters adding that before the last Hill Council elections in Leh a Union Minister had visited the region at a time when locals had announced a boycott of the pollsThat Union Minister made certain promises after which people participated in the elections and the BJP emerged victorious Those assurances remain unfulfilled he saidnbspReplying to a query about allegations that he justified the violence in Leh the Chief Minister rejected the charge and criticised the Leader of Opposition LoP in Jammu and Kashmir assembly and BJP leader Sunil Sharma for making habitual excusesnbspI have never justified violence nor am I the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh The LoP should stop making excuses What is the fault of the people of Jammu and Kashmir Just because he is the LoP and not the Chief Minister the Central government refuses to restore statehood CM Abdullah askedNational Conference NC President and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah told a press conference on Thursday that the protests in Leh were not stoked by outside powers but were the result of broken promisesnbspFarooq Abdullah warned the Union government of the serious consequences of the strife continuing in the sensitive border area of Ladakh when what he called China is sitting on our headnbspMeanwhile curfew continued in the Leh town for the third consecutive day on Friday and in Kargil town where it was imposed on ThursdaynbspOfficials said the situation is peaceful and no decision has yet been taken on relaxing the imposed curfew to allow life to limp back to normal in the region https://dailyworld.in/politics/omar-abdullah-calls-sonam-wangchuks-arrest-unfortunate-blames-centre-for-breaking-promises-640486.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-launch-inaugurate-projects-worth-rs-60-000-crore-in-odisha-tomorrow-640487.html New Delhi Sep 26 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 60000 crore in Jharsuguda an official statement mentioned on FridaynbspThese projects span across telecommunications railways higher education healthcare skill development rural housing sectors among others He will also address a public gathering on the occasionnbspIn the field of telecom connectivity the Prime Minister will commission more than 97500 mobile 4G towers built at a cost of around Rs 37000 crore with Swadeshi technology said the statementnbspThis includes more than 92600 4G technology sites commissioned by BSNLnbspOver 18900 4G sites have been funded under the Digital Bharat Nidhi which will connect around 26700 unconnected villages in remote border and leftwing extremismaffected areas serving over 20 lakh new subscribers it saidnbspThese towers are solarpowered making them Indias largest cluster of green telecom sites and a step forward in sustainable infrastructureThe Prime Minister will lay foundation stone and dedicate to the nation important railway projects that will boost connectivity and regional growthnbspThese include foundation stone for Rail Flyover at SambalpurSarla dedication to the nation of the doubling of the KoraputBaiguda line and the ManabarKoraputGorapur linenbspThese projects will significantly improve freight and passenger movement in Odisha and neighbouring states strengthening local industries and tradenbspnbspOn the occasion the Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express between Berhampur and Udhna Surat providing affordable and comfortable connectivity across states supporting tourism creating employment opportunities and linking key economic districtsPM Modi will also lay the foundation stones for the expansion of eight IITs Tirupati Palakkad Bhilai Jammu Dharwad Jodhpur Patna and Indore at an investment of around Rs 11000 crorenbspThe expansion will create capacity for 10000 new students over the next four years and will establish eight stateoftheart research parks thereby strengthening Indias innovation ecosystem and providing a strong push to research and developmentnbspThe Prime Minister will launch MERITE scheme designed to improve quality equity research and innovation in 275 state engineering and polytechnic institutions across the country said the statementnbspHe will also launch Odisha Skill Development Project Phase II which will establish World Skill Centres in Sambalpur and Berhampur covering emerging sectors such as AgriTech Renewable Energy Retail Marine and HospitalityFurther five ITIs will be upgraded into Utkarsh ITIs 25 ITIs will be developed as Centres of Excellence and a new Precision Engineering Building will provide advanced technical trainingnbspTo enhance digital education in the state PM Modi will dedicate WiFi facilities across 130 higher education institutions providing free daily data access to benefit more than 25 lakh studentsnbspHealthcare infrastructure in Odisha will also receive a significant boost during the Prime Ministers visit He will lay the foundation stone for the upgradation of MKCG Medical College in Berhampur and VIMSAR in Sambhalpur into worldclass superspeciality hospitalsThe upgraded facilities will include enhanced bed capacity trauma care units dental colleges maternal and child care services and expanded academic infrastructure ensuring comprehensive health services for the people of OdishanbspIn addition the Prime Minister will distribute sanction orders to 50000 beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana The scheme provides pucca houses and financial assistance to vulnerable rural families including persons with disabilities widows individuals suffering from terminal illness and victims of natural calamitiesnbspThis initiative reflects the governments commitment to ensuring social welfare and dignity for the most disadvantaged sections of society https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-launch-inaugurate-projects-worth-rs-60-000-crore-in-odisha-tomorrow-640487.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/netanyahu-rules-out-2-state-solution-denounces-emerging-western-support-for-palestine--640488.html United Nations Sep 26 IANS Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ruled out on Friday a twostate solution that would create an independent Palestinian state calling it suicidal for his countrynbspnbspHe called the Western nations including France Canada and Britain naive for recognising the Palestine state and denounced the General Assembly summit this week that overwhelmingly reaffirmed the twostate solution which calls for a sovereign Palestine alongside Israel both coexisting in peacenbspWe will not allow you to shove a terror state down our throats because of the media and other pressures they faced he told the Western countries that had earlier been unconditionally aligned with IsraelnbspTheir message was murdering Jews pays off he asserted citing the attacks on Jews around the worldNetanyahu warned that Israel would finish the job against Hamas in Gaza unless it laid down arms and released the remaining hostages taken in the attack on Israel in 2023 in which more than 1200 people were killednbspHamas has said it wouldnt and a massive Israeli incursion into Gaza to root out Hamas is underwaynbspFree the hostages now Netanyahu told Hamas from the podiumnbspIf you do you will live If you dont Israel will hunt you down he threatenednbspAs he was escorted to the podium several countries walked out of the Assembly hall while others who stayed on cheered himnbspNetanyahu who uses props to underline his points brought in a digital element this year sporting a QR code on his lapel that he said would lead to a site showing the Hamas atrocities against IsraelisnbspHe also held a pop quiz with a placard asking the audience to answer a question about who hates Israel Answer All the groups and countries on his list that included terrorist groups and IrannbspThere were demonstrations for and against Netanyahu outside the UNnbspAt the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza across from the UN groups held a vigil for the victims of the Hamas attack with floral tributes for them and displayed pictures of the hostages still held by Hamas demanding their releaseElsewhere raucous proPalestine and proHamas protesters accused him of genocidenbspIn his speech Netanyahu dismissed the genocide allegations outside and in the Assembly as paving the way for antiSemitismnbspHe said that before Israel took any action it notified the civilians to leave the areas and if it was intent on genocide it would not have tried to avoid civilian casualtiesnbspHe asked if those who carried out the genocide of Jews had asked them to leave before the attacksnbspHe denied that Israel was denying food to the people of Gaza and said that it had sent tonnes of food and essential supplies and it was Hamas that was responsible for the hunger because it looted the food and prevented them from reaching the peopleNetanyahu likened the calls for a Palestinian nation to creating an alQaeda nation a mile from New York after it carried out the 911 attacks in 2001nbspPalestinians would not keep their word when they said their nation would be peaceful he saidnbspPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in his speech on Thursday denounced Hamas and demanded the release of hostagesnbspHe said that Palestinians are not for an armed state and recognise IsraelnbspWhile Netanyahu reserved his harshest words for Iran whose proxies in the region were being contained he said that Israel was holding talks with Syria to normalise relations which would have been unthinkable in the past https://dailyworld.in/politics/netanyahu-rules-out-2-state-solution-denounces-emerging-western-support-for-palestine--640488.html Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-appeals-to-govt-to-expedite-relief-efforts-in-rain-hit-marathwada--640307.html New Delhi Sep 25 IANS As heavy rains continue to lash Marathwada in Maharashtra leading to loss of lives and livestock plus extensive damage to crops Leader of Opposition LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed condolences to the affected families and appealed to the government to expedite relief effortsnbspTaking to X LoP Rahul Gandhi said The news of loss of lives and extensive damage to crops due to heavy rainfall in Marathwada Maharashtra is extremely heartbreaking In this difficult time my condolences are with all the affected familiesnbspHe also appealed to the government and administration to expedite relief efforts and after assessing the crop devastation provide complete assistance to the farmersLoP Gandhi also urged Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the Maharashtra administration and provide all possible help to those in neednbspIt is pertinent to note here that Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday announced that he would donate his six months income to help the growers in distressnbspAfter the ruling MahaYuti leaders including the BJPs Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar and their partymen announced that they would give one months salary to rainaffected farmers in Maharashtra Congress leaders have come to the fore with bigger pledgesnbspPointing out that the crop damage was widespread Vijay Wadettiwar said that one months salary wont be of much help and that six months income should be donatedStating that farmers have incurred heavy losses due to the rain fury in the state the Opposition leader said that everyone should come forward and help the farmers to the maximum extent possible to pull them out of distressnbspAfter the rains and flooding crops have been affected by yellow mosaic virus further adding to the woes of farmers the Congress leader told the medianbspHe also demanded that the Agriculture Minister should conduct a panchnama of the crop loss and announce Rs 50000 per hectare as compensationnbspWadettiwar said that if the Maharashtra government does not come forward to help it will be responsible for the plight of farmers in Vidarbha and MarathwadaOn Wednesday he said that the small amount announced by the Maharashtra government is a cruel jokenbspThe Congress and NCPSP demanded that the government declare a wet drought in the statenbspNotably Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed that the government has already sanctioned Rs 2215 crore financial assistance to 3164 lakh farmersnbspThe Chief Minister said that out of this Rs 1829 crore has been distributed at the district level and will be deposited in the bank accounts of the farmers in the next 8 to 10 days https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-appeals-to-govt-to-expedite-relief-efforts-in-rain-hit-marathwada--640307.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/age-just-a-number-pm-modi-should-be-bjps-face-for-future-elections-cm-fadnavis-640308.html Mumbai Sep 25 IANS Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis age is merely a number and that he should remain the face of the BJP for the upcoming many elections as he has done a splendid job and under his leadership the country is advancing wellnbspIn his interview at the India Today conclave the Chief Minister spoke about the BJPs next president I work in the BJP You people also track us closely In our party where to work isnt the decision of a party worker as the party decides that So for now I know that for five years I am here in Maharashtra BJP will solve the issue of choosing a national president Dont worry about that Names for the contenders are only for the news items Even the RSS chief said that its the BJPs job And I am not competent because I am not a part of the parliamentary board I am a part of the elections committee he saidHe further added Its not the question of proximity with the RSS And every swayamsevak is equally close to the RSS chief And thats true that I am from Nagpur and the RSS chief knows me from my childhood When we were together in Nagpur I and Nitin Gadkari ji were there in the capacity of leaders of Maharashtra and swayamsevaknbspCM Fadnavis took a swipe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhis call to Indias Gen Z to play a decisive role in stopping the alleged vote theft saying that whoever is in love with Nepal can stay therenbspThe young people of India do not have the time to protest Gen Z thinks differently Rahul Gandhi alone is hopeless he does not have anyone else to bring down the government His appeal to Gen Z will not work said the chief minister in a reply to a question on the oppositions call to the nations Gen Z population to carry out something massive like the recent protests in Nepal that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oliled governmentThe CM acknowledged the historic ties between Nepal and India but said that the two neighbours are very different today India has made huge developments becoming the fourthlargest economy in the world The young people of our nation work in startup ecosystems as well as in sectors like AI engineering and biotechnology The young people of India have taken over the world he saidnbspOn the recent protests by proMaratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil CM Fadnavis said his agitation is now over but no problem settles permanently So we are trying to support the Maratha community he addednbspCommenting on his posters and advertisements put up across the state after the conclusion of Jarange Patils agitation the Chief Minister said They were put up by my party where they have used the term Devabhau which is common That advertisement was a statement What we can do Some people got disturbed by that advertisement But we have delivered a promise to the Maratha community by not disturbing or snatching anybodys rightThe problem of reservation isnt new Its been there for more than 40 years I chose to address those problems Having aspirations is not bad If any society thinks we need more things to progress that is good But we need to balance things We are an evolving society In OBCs noncreamy layer norm is there Those who have a good income dont need those facilities he saidnbspEven the Supreme Court indicated that we need to introduce a creamy layer then only those who are needy will get benefits After the Supreme Court ruled that states are constitutionally empowered to make subclassifications within the Scheduled Castes SC quota as they form a socially heterogeneous class a committee has been formed In the upcoming days we will put this in the public domain he announcedOn the functioning of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra the CM said I know I am here for the full 5year term And so are Dy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar we will go together in the 2029 polls alsonbspHe said My caste is not the issue everyone knows it Because caste is only in the minds of leaders opposition not in the minds of peoplenbspWe all three leaders are very seasoned We know our boundaries All can have aspirations but we know where to draw the line So there is no problem We will go together in 2029 also There is no doubt that Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be with us In politics there will be different decisions also so maybe my party may think differently next time So its not like that Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde cant become CM in future he commentednbspHe claimed that some urban naxaltype organisations were with the INDIA bloc and they set the narrative of change in Samvidhan during the Lok Sabha polls So we were unable to strike it down But in Vidhan Sabha elections we have successfully achieved what we have set for he said https://dailyworld.in/politics/age-just-a-number-pm-modi-should-be-bjps-face-for-future-elections-cm-fadnavis-640308.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ladakh-youth-driven-to-violence-after-peaceful-protest-failed-to-produce-results-says-farooq-abdullah-640309.html Srinagar Sep 25 IANS Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of the ruling National Conference NC Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that violence in Ladakh erupted after peaceful protests failed to produce the desired result and he urged the Centre to start a dialogue with the agitating people of the regionnbspAddressing a media conference here Dr Abdullah said the unrest in Ladakh was internal and started by the locals and there was no conspiracy involvednbspHe warned the Central government that neglecting their longstanding demands could deepen unrest in the sensitive Himalayan regionThe recent violent incidents in Leh were the direct outcome of years of unaddressed grievances Ladakhis have been demanding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule and restoration of statehood for the past five years but have only received vague assurances Whatever happened in Ladakh was not good People have been struggling peacefully under the leadership of Sonam Wangchuk who adopted Gandhian methods but nothing came out of it When the youth of Leh realised their voices were being ignored they resorted to violence Abdullah remarkedHe asserted that Sonam Wangchuk himself had maintained nonviolence but growing frustration pushed the youth to actnbspSonam Wangchuk didnt do anything but the youth of Ladakh did and they are fighting for their rights Abdullah saidnbspThe NC leader warned that Ladakhs strategic position made the situation more delicate China is on our head The Government of India must negotiate and settle this issue Every time something happens they blame outsiders but we have a bitter experience of broken promises Kashmir was told that statehood would be given after delimitation then after elections but nothing happened The same betrayal is being repeated with Ladakh he saidAbdullah argued that the issue should not be allowed to prolong It is time to settle the matter and turn promises into action Delhi must move faster The people of Ladakh have been let down he assertednbspSpeaking of the border issue he said the Chinese occupation could not be hiddennbspThe whole World knows how much Indian land is in the possession of China For how long can we take shelter in lies It is time to face reality Ladakh is sensitive and China has never accepted the McMahon Line since Nehrus time he saidnbspHe also spoke of the international pressures mentioning thatnbsp US President Donald Trump recently claimed that India was supporting the Ukraine war This is not true India does not support any war But such statements show the global spotlight on our region Abdullah observednbspHe urged restraint and rejected the path of confrontation NC will never accept a way where youths suffer I dont want bloodshed We need dialogue understanding and honesty he saidIt must be mentioned that the violence by unruly mobs in Leh has given the NC leadership including Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah an opportunity to press for their demand for restoration of statehood to JampKnbspThere has been no condemnation of the unruly behaviour of the mob in Leh that burned down the BJP office the office of the Leh Apex body and torched a CRPF vehicle in addition to other vehicles belonging to local BJP activistsnbspFour protesters were killed and over 70 were injured in clashes between the unruly mob and the security forces in Leh town on WednesdaynbspOfficials said the security forces had to open fire in selfdefence when the mob set fire to the CRPF vehicle and intended to burn alive the CRPF jawans inside the vehiclenbspThe LG administration has warned that while dialogue is always the intention of the Central government unruly behaviour of arsonists and stone pelters wont be tolerated https://dailyworld.in/politics/ladakh-youth-driven-to-violence-after-peaceful-protest-failed-to-produce-results-says-farooq-abdullah-640309.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/zubeen-garg-death-if-sit-fails-we-will-hand-over-probe-to-cbi-says-assam-cm-640313.html Guwahati Sep 25 IANS Amid mounting public concern over the probe into the death of Assams music icon Zubeen Garg Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday appealed for patience assuring that justice would be deliverednbspTalking to reporters Sarma said the Special Investigation Team SIT handling the case should be given timenbspIf the SIT fails to make headway and people in Assam remain dissatisfied we will recommend a transfer of the investigation to the CBI he saidnbspThe Chief Minister also dismissed speculation regarding the late singers digital and personal accountsnbspHe clarified that Gargs wife Garima Garg had never approached the government seeking control over his social media handles or other assetsIf these accounts are with Siddharth Sharma and a handover to his wife was being considered I must state that Garima Garg has not made any such request Should the family require it she would inform the authorities directly as the Commissioner of Police remains in daily contact with her At present the familys only demand is for justice Sarma addednbspThe state government has constituted a SIT to conduct a comprehensive and transparent probe into the circumstances of his deathnbspSarma who chaired a highlevel review meeting with the Director General of Police senior CID officials and the Chief Secretary on Wednesday announced that the SIT would comprise some of the best officers of Assam Police and would work independently with complete professional integrityHe reassured the people of Assam that no stone will be left unturned in the probenbspThe SIT will be headed by Special DGP CID MP Gupta with Rosie Kalita SSP CM Vigilance appointed as the Chief Investigating OfficernbspSeveral senior officials including Additional SPs Deputy SPs Inspectors and SubInspectors drawn from CID and other districts have been inducted as Additional and Assistant Investigating OfficersnbspAll officers attached to the SIT will remain on the team until the completion of the investigation According to officials the SIT is mandated to work within strict timelines and ensure transparency at every stage of the enquiry https://dailyworld.in/politics/zubeen-garg-death-if-sit-fails-we-will-hand-over-probe-to-cbi-says-assam-cm-640313.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-launches-11-cats-ambulances-organ-donation-portal-640314.html New Delhi Sep 25 IANS Launching Delhis own organ donation portal Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday dedicated 11 new Centralised Accident and Trauma Services CATS to the people promising to induct another 53 such lifesaving emergency vehicles in OctobernbspAddressing a gathering at the launch of the 11 new ambulances CM Gupta said The government is committed to improving medical facilities in the citynbspPointing to Prime Minister Narendra Modis call to eradicate TB from the country she said the Delhi government has screened 56000 people and detected nearly 1000 TB patients in its first 100 daysnbspShe said that for modern testing of TB 40 Truenat machines 10 PathoDetect machines and 27 handheld Xray machines have been provided by the Delhi governmentA digital portal for organ donation has also been launched and a new DEIC centre has been started at Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya she wrote on XnbspAdditionally 11 new CATS ambulances have also been dedicated to public service All these initiatives will further strengthen Delhis health infrastructure and give every citizen the confidence of better and modern treatment she said on XnbspOur government has for the first time reached health services to every individual through the permanent appointment of nurses the establishment of hundreds of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs the arrangement of stateoftheart testing machines and largescale screening campaigns she saidCM Gupta said the government has also launched a portal on which organ donors will be able to register We also plan to create a state body to streamline organ donation It will be modelled on the Central governments National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation NOTTO which is a nationallevel organisationnbspDelhi government Cabinet Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh was also present at the programmenbspThe Chief Minister said that the launches on Thursday were part of the 75 schemes and welfare projects to be dedicated to the public during the governments 15day Seva Pakhwada being observed to celebrate PM Modis birthday The Pakhwada is being observed from September 17 to October 2 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-launches-11-cats-ambulances-organ-donation-portal-640314.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-cites-cong-era-examples-explains-why-this-is-gst-savings-festival-640316.html Jaipur Sep 25 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a large public gathering in Rajasthans Banswara on Thursday contrasted the Congress era with the current BJP governments reforms saying the country is now celebrating a GST Savings FestivalnbspAccusing the Congress of looting the people of the country PM Modi recalled the situation before 2014nbspWhy were conditions so bad then Because the Congress government was looting the people with high taxes and inflation Both were at their peak When you people blessed Modi our BJP government stopped this loot That is why Congress is angry with me today the Prime Minister saidHe added Under Congress rule a Rs 100 item cost Rs 131 after taxes By 2017 the price of same item was reduced to Rs 118 when GST norms were implemented Now after GST reforms the same item costs Rs 105nbspThis is a saving of Rs 26 compared to that in the Congress era PM Modi saidnbspThe Prime Minister gave practical examples to highlight the GST benefitsnbspEarlier a pair of shoes worth Rs 500 cost Rs 575 as Congress imposed Rs 75 in taxes Now you pay Rs 50 less tax on shoes worth Rs 500 after GST reforms he saidnbspThe Prime Minister also said that now the BJP government has further removed tax slabs on shoes priced up to Rs 500 and also reduced rates on shoes worth up to Rs 2500nbspHe then touched upon the common mans dream of owning a twowheelernbspEarlier under Congress a bike worth Rs 60000 carried a tax burden of Rs 19000 In 2017 when GST was introduced this tax was reduced by Rs 2000 to 2500 After September 2022 reforms the tax on the same bike is now only Rs 10000 This means a saving of Rs 9000 has been brought as compared to the pre2014 Congress eraPM Modi stressed that GST reforms have reduced kitchen expenses directly benefiting familiesnbspOn the first day of Navratri this GST reform has given mothers and sisters across India a reason to celebrate The savings may look small individually but across crores of families they mean a lot he saidnbspPrime Minister Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore in Rajasthan but his pointed attack on Congress and emphasis on GST savings drew a strong response from the crowd at the rally https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-cites-cong-era-examples-explains-why-this-is-gst-savings-festival-640316.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/banu-mushtaq-recalls-bhyrappas-visit-to-her-home-before-writing-aavarana-640332.html Bengaluru Sep 25 Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq while sharing her condolence message over the demise of iconic Kannada litterateur SL Bhyrappa recalled how he chose to stay at her residence for a week to closely observe Muslim life before penning his famous novel Aavarana Bhyrappa passed away on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest in Bengaluru His final rites will be held in Mysuru with state honoursBanu Mushtaq stated I noticed that Padma Bhushan awardee Bhyrappa did not follow any strict rules about food habits From my childhood I had developed a taste for reading through Bhyrappas writings I was one of his most loyal readers But after his stance his rigidity and his presentation of ideas shaped by prejudice I no longer remained a devoted reader Instead it appeared as if like a skilled lawyer he shaped certain arguments dug out information through research and then presented it persuasivelyI would ask myself who had robbed him of his creativity Banu Mushtaq questionedThough ideologically we had differences seeing him talking with him and the memories of those discussions remained etched in my mind Now with the news of his passing it feels as if one strand of connection has been snapped I feel a personal loss My heartfelt respects to Bhyrappa Banu Mushtaq statedBhyrappa had come to Hassan to take part in a literary event I went to the programme a little late People there informed me that Bhyrappa had inquired about me After the function when I met him he told me that he wanted to visit our house and stay for a week I told him he could come immediately but he replied that he wouldnt come then and was planning to stay at my residence for a week later Banu Mushtaq recollectedI panicked and soon forgot about the matter she saidMushtaq shared that after a month she received a phone call from Bhyrappa saying he would have vegetarian food and arrangements were made accordinglyShe also shared that her family was happy to welcome Bhyrappa except his son who later agreed to itBhyrappa explained that he had come to our residence to collect information for his novel He said he needed to study Muslim family behaviour and culture which was why he had chosen to stay at our houseMushtaq her husband Mushtaq Mohiyuddin and Bhyrappa once went to a mosque at the time of namaz There women were allowed to offer prayers and a separate hall had been arranged for them At that time I used to go to that mosque only on Friday afternoons So Mushtaq took him along Bhyrappa washed his hands and feet sat inside the mosque and noted everything in his notebook she statedLater Bhyrappa wanted to see a Muslim educational institution So Mushtaq took him to Alur Bhyrappa toured the entire campus examined the facilities provided for students and wrote down everything in his notebook she saidYet to Bhyrappas curious eyes the life of the Muslim background remained largely unseen To understand the inner and outer life of the Muslim community within a week was an impossible task Still Bhyrappas intense curiosity thirst for gathering information and eagerness to gain acquaintance with unfamiliar worlds were remarkable However I felt that he was gaining only a superficial understandingLater the Avarana novel was published In it Bhyrappa gave examples that matched his predecided premises and produced writing that contributed to the demonisation of the Muslim community just as he had researched But in the preface of that novel he mentioned that he had stayed in a sisters house without giving the nameGradually everyone came to know that before writing Avarana he had stayed in our house Banu Mushtaq recounted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/banu-mushtaq-recalls-bhyrappas-visit-to-her-home-before-writing-aavarana-640332.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-constitution-a-legacy-of-ambedkar-kept-india-united-sharad-pawar-640343.html Pune Sep 25 NCPSP president and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar has said the Constitution a legacy of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar has kept India united even as surrounding nations grapple with change Referring to the political unrest in Pakistan Nepal and Bangladesh Pawar highlighted how Ambedkars vision has provided stability and prevented a similar situation in the country Pawar was speaking after the inauguration of the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Social Research Centre on WednesdayThe veteran leader argued that the Indian Constitution drafted under Dr Ambedkars chairmanship has been instrumental in keeping India united despite historical and ongoing challengesIf we keep our countrys map in front of our eyes we can see what is happening around us On one side there is instability in Pakistan A country like Nepal is known as a peaceloving and friend of India but the situation there has changed completely There is also instability in Bangladesh There have been political developments in Sri Lanka too There is instability and unrest around India However India is moving in a different direction and for that 100 per cent credit goes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar for giving us the Constitution which has kept the country united The situation in India is comparatively different from others and we cannot forget the contribution of Dr BR Ambedkar he expressedOn this occasion Pawar presented Dr Babasaheb Ambedkars contribution in the creation of the Constitution and promoting development in the country including the construction of Bhakra Nangal Dam and hydroelectric projects Dr Ambedkar took many decisions regarding how to solve the fundamental problem in order to build and strengthen this countryPawar however questioned the Modi governments faith in dialogue suggesting that sidelining consultative decisionmaking processes undermines the democratic principles enshrined by Dr BR Ambedkar in the ConstitutionI myself have been in Parliament for many years where I have witnessed debates and discussions on various issues before the government makes any decision However looking at the attitude of todays rulers it is doubtful whether they believe in discussion or not There is a lack of dialogue and discussion at present Incidentally there was no discussion when deciding to build a new building for Parliament he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/our-constitution-a-legacy-of-ambedkar-kept-india-united-sharad-pawar-640343.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/shashi-tharoor-welcomes-centres-decision-to-add-over-10-000-medical-seats-640350.html New Delhi Sep 25 Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed the Central governments decision to expand capacity in government medical colleges with addition of more than 10000 medical seats over the next few years and said that this will go a long way in transforming the indigenous medical landscape while preventing brain drain The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi on Wednesday approved an ambitious Rs 15034 crore proposal for adding 5023 new MBBS seats and 5000 PG seatsThis came as part of PhaseIll of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme CSS for strengthening and upgradation of existing state government central government medical colleges standalone PG institutes and government hospitalsThe move is expected to substantially augment the healthcare workforce by offering an opportunity to thousands of aspiring doctors to pursue medical careers within the countryLauding the governments nod to the gamechanger move Shashi Tharoor said Government of Indias decision to add 10023 new undergraduate and postgraduate seats in government medical colleges over the next four years is a significant and welcome stepHe said that for too long the immense shortage of affordable seats has forced countless aspiring doctors from middleclass families to study abroad often to countries with questionable educational standardsThis move is crucial for providing affordable quality medical education within the country and preventing the drain of talent and resources the Congress MP stressedThe Thiruvananthapuram MP also urged the government to continue this capacity expansion to match the growing demand from those who cannot afford private medical educationTharoor said that it was essential to ensure that medical dreams of young Indians arent crushed by the lack of affordable seatsNotably Indias healthcare education and workforce infrastructure has seen significant growth in recent years As of today India has 808 medical colleges highest among the world with total intake capacity of 123700 MBBS seatsIn the last one decade over 69352 new MBBS seats were added registering a growth of 127 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/shashi-tharoor-welcomes-centres-decision-to-add-over-10-000-medical-seats-640350.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vande-bharat-train-to-begin-operations-from-bikaner-to-delhi-cantt-inaugural-run-today-640360.html Jaipur Sep 25 Rajasthan is all set to get another Vande Bharat Express on Thursday this time connecting Bikaner to Delhi Cantt The semihighspeed train will make its inaugural run but the journey is reserved exclusively for guestsGeneral passengers will be able to travel on the route starting Sunday for which bookings have already begunPrime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train virtually from Banswara while in Bikaner Union Minister and local MP Arjun Ram Meghwal will lead the event alongside senior railway officialsMLAs from Bikaner East and West have also been invitedAccording to Divisional Railway Manager Gaurav Govil the inaugural journey will begin at 130 pm departing from Bikaner The train will halt at six stations Sridungargarh Ratangarh Churu Loharu and Mahendragarh While the stoppage at Churu will be five minutes the other stations will have short halts of only two minutesFrom September 28 onwards the train will operate daily for passengers The schedule has been finalised the train will leave Bikaner at 540 am and reach Delhi Cantt by 1155 am On the return route it will depart Delhi Cantt at 645 pm and arrive in Bikaner at 805 pmThe new service offers 400 chair car seats and 40 executive chair car seats providing faster and more comfortable travel between Rajasthan and the national capitalInterestingly the rake assigned for this route has been changed Initially a saffroncolored Vande Bharat train was dispatched to Bikaner but was later sent to JodhpurIn its place the white rake from Jodhpur will now be permanently deployed on the BikanerDelhi Cantt routeWith this launch Rajasthan will have its fifth operational Vande Bharat Express strengthening rail connectivity within the state and with DelhiRailway officials say the new service will significantly reduce travel time and improve convenience for daily commuters as well as longdistance travellers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vande-bharat-train-to-begin-operations-from-bikaner-to-delhi-cantt-inaugural-run-today-640360.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/turmoil-in-cong-in-priyanka-gandhis-wayanad-district-chief-resigns-640369.html Wayanad Sep 25 The Wayanad District Congress Committee DCC president ND Appachan on Thursday resigned from his post a move confirmed by Congress Kerala president and legislator Sunny Joseph The resignation comes at a time when the Wayanad Congress unit has been grappling with internal crises including the suicides of two senior party leaders which have left the local organisation in shock and disarray Tensions reportedly escalated following a remark made by Appachan regarding Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadras recent visit to the district which is said to have displeased the party leadershipAppachan however denied that he was forced to resign saying I had myself informed the leadership that I was prepared to step down and I have done thatHe emphasised that he had no involvement in the suicides but acknowledged that he had been indirectly implicated in related mattersAddressing allegations of financial impropriety Appachan clarified that he had not personally benefited from any financial dealingsHe accused certain local factions of deliberately creating organisational problems and spreading false narratives including claims that he had prevented Priyanka Gandhi from meeting himAppachan confirmed that he met Priyanka Gandhi after a KPCC meeting to discuss issues related to a family members death and reiterated his loyalty to the party stating he would remain committed until my last breathThe controversies intensified following the suicide of senior party leader NM Vijayan whose daughterinlaw announced a Satyagraha outside the DCC office demanding that outstanding dues be cleared by September 30 with a followup protest planned for October 2Recently the Congress settled the Urban Bank dues of the late Vijayan paying Rs 58 lakh under an agreement with the family in addition to prior settlements to a private financial institutionThe situation had escalated further after references to Congress leaders appeared in Vijayans suicide noteJoseph confirmed that Appachans resignation will now be forwarded to the party high commandMeanwhile factionalism continues to haunt the Wayanad unit Earlier this month AICC General Secretary and Wayanad MP KC Venugopal had warned local leaders that strict action would be taken if organisational discipline was not maintained IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/turmoil-in-cong-in-priyanka-gandhis-wayanad-district-chief-resigns-640369.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-hc-stays-fresh-teacher-recruitment-directs-govt-to-hold-jtet-by-march-2026-640372.html Ranchi Sep 25 The Jharkhand High Court has stayed all fresh recruitment and advertisements for assistant teachers in the state until the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test JTET is conducted A bench headed by Justice Ananda Sen passed the order on Thursday while hearing a petition filed by 402 JTET candidatesThe court directed the Education Secretary who was present during the hearing to ensure that the exam is conducted by March 2026 through the Jharkhand Academic CouncilThe bench clarified that candidates already appointed as assistant teachers will not be affected by this order However the recruitment process for the remaining posts will remain on hold until the declaration of JTET resultsExpressing strong displeasure over the nonconduct of the exam for nine years the court also barred the state from issuing any fresh advertisements for teacher recruitment until JTET is heldAppearing for the petitioners advocates Aparajita Bhardwaj and Kushal Kumar argued that the prolonged delay in holding the exam has deprived thousands of aspiring teachers of employment opportunities with many candidates crossing the upper age limit for eligibilityIn the 25 years since Jharkhands formation the JTET has been conducted only twice once in 2013 when 68000 candidates qualified and again in 2016 when 53000 cleared itAn advertisement for the exam was issued in 2024 with applications invited in JulyAugust Around 365 lakh candidates had appliedBut in June 2025 the process was abruptly scrapped after a committee of the Education Department recommended amendments to recruitment regulationsThe department had assured that the exam would be held under revised rules but no steps have been taken since thenThe court on Wednesday while terming the situation as serious negligence had directed the Education Secretary to personally appear on Thursday and clarify the governments position on the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jharkhand-hc-stays-fresh-teacher-recruitment-directs-govt-to-hold-jtet-by-march-2026-640372.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-issues-new-directive-to-streamline-vote-counting-process-640377.html New Delhi Sep 25 The Election Commission of India ECI announced on Thursday its 30th major initiative in the last six months a new directive aimed at streamlining the vote counting process particularly for postal ballots  The move outlined in a press note seeks to reduce delays and ensure greater clarity and uniformity during the counting of votesThe ECIs decision comes in response to a significant increase in the number of postal ballots a result of recent initiatives like home voting for Persons with Disabilities PwDs and senior citizens over 85While the counting of postal ballots typically concludes before the counting of votes from Electronic Voting Machines EVMs the new measure is designed to formalise this processUnder the new directive The penultimate second last round of EVMVVPATs counting shall be taken up only after the counting of Postal Ballot Papers is completed at the counting centre where postal ballot counting is being done the ECI said in its press noteThe pollpanel has also directed that in cases where there are a large number of postal ballots the ROs are to ensure that sufficient number of tables and counting staff are in place so there is no delay and the counting process is further streamlinedThe press note highlights this as a key step in further streamlining the entire processThis initiative is part of a broader series of electoral reforms undertaken by the ECI over the past halfyearThese 29 previous measures have included initiatives to improve convenience for electors strengthen electoral systems and enhance the use of technologyAmong these are a mobile deposit facility for voters the delisting of 808 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties RUPPs not more than 1200 electors per polling station to reduce crowding issuance of Standard Photo ID Cards to BLOs 4719 allparty meetings held nationwide at EROs DEOs and CEOs levels launch of the ECINET digital platform and othersThe new directive on postal ballots reinforces the ECIs ongoing commitment to improving the efficiency and transparency of the electoral system IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/eci-issues-new-directive-to-streamline-vote-counting-process-640377.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-meet-it-companies-they-should-know-their-responsibilities-shivakumar-on-bluru-pothole-issue-640378.html Bengaluru Sep 25 Commenting on the pothole menace in Bengaluru and the objections raised by industry leaders over the poor condition of roads in IT corridors Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio said he will meet representatives of the companies regarding the issue Speaking to the media after paying his final respects to iconic Kannada author SL Bhyrappa in Bengaluru on Thursday Shivakumar responding to a question said Of course I am meeting IT companies They are our friends but they should also know their responsibilitiesShivakumars statement do not blackmail over IT companies moving away from Bengaluru city due to poor road infrastructure had stirred a controversy The CoFounder and CEO of an IT company who claimed on social media that he would move away later withdrew his statement and said that his company was relocating to another location within Bengaluru cityWhen asked about his controversial statement on potholes in front of the Prime Ministers residence in Delhi Shivakumar maintained Of course there are potholes Three days ago I went there and I saw them The BJP tried to create drama in Karnataka let them do it Our workers can also take up dramatic initiatives in Hubballi Belagavi and wherever the BJP is ruling he said referring to the BJPs protest in Karnataka against potholes on WednesdayWe are on the job I only requested the common man to write a letter because heavy rains are pouring There was misadministration in the previous BJP government In the last three years of their rule they did not take up even small works We are trying to fix it and we will do it We are not going to run away thats why we are here That is why I asked the Chief Minister and he was kind enough to provide Rs 740 crore for filling potholes Shivakumar statedOne thing the BJP must understand is that they did not provide any funds for Bengaluru city despite collecting high taxes from here The Basavaraj Bommailed BJP government in the state did not bother to allocate funds Anyway we will take care of Bengaluru he maintainedI dont want to comment today regarding the Vote Chori matter We stand committed to our basic principle we want to ensure one man one vote he said in response to another questionPaying tribute to the late SL Bhyrappa Shivakumar said His legacy has gone into history I have known him since 199394 when he chaired the Kannada Sahitya Sammelan in Kanakapura town which we organised He is a legend of Kannada literature He is the only great author whose works have been translated into many languages and who made a mark at the international levelHe was honoured with the Padma Shri Padma Bhushan and many other awards It is a great loss to the Kannada literary world I am happy that people across the country are mourning his passing Karnataka stands committed to his great work and contributions he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-meet-it-companies-they-should-know-their-responsibilities-shivakumar-on-bluru-pothole-issue-640378.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-condemns-leh-protest-cong-slams-centre-calls-it-result-of-rhetoric-and-neglect-640388.html New Delhi Sep 25 The BJP on Thursday condemned the violent protests in Leh calling the incident deeply saddening while the Congress launched a scathing attack on the government blaming the unrest on what it termed as years of misleading rhetoric and neglect The protests in Leh turned violent on Wednesday leaving four protesters dead and over 40 injured after clashes with security forcesThe unrest saw mobs setting vehicles ablaze torching the BJPs local office partially gutting the Leh Hill Council office and damaging several other government propertiesReacting to the violence Jaiveer Singh Uttar Pradeshs Minister for Tourism and Culture told IANS Whatever happened in Leh is quite sad Who is responsible for the protest Who conspired to create this unrest An investigation has been ordered and those found responsible will face action We are committed to maintaining law and order in the countrySenior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain also condemned it and said The incident that occurred there is extremely unfortunate A thorough investigation is underway to determine who instigated it and why it happened This should not have happenedHowever the Congress party lashed out at the BJPled Central government accusing it of ignoring the legitimate concerns of the people of Ladakh and attempting to divert attention by labeling every protest as part of an international conspiracyCongress spokesperson Shama Mohammed said Whenever any issue arises and the BJP has no answer they blame the Congress The people of Ladakh had a state before and now they are demanding statehood and special status Theyve been asking for it for a long time but no one from the BJP is even engaging with them Instead the government resorts to accusations of international conspiraciesDrawing a comparison with past incidents she added We remember what Yogi Adityanath said during the Hathras case that it was an international conspiracy But when Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi visited the victims family the CBI was brought in and it concluded that the case was indeed a castebased crime not a conspiracyThe same tactic is being used here blaming others to hide their own failures The truth is perhaps the BJPs own people were involved Look at whats happened in Manipur just three days ago Assam Rifles personnel were killed Instead of addressing the crisis the government calls it a conspiracy This is just an excuseCongress leader Vijay Wadettiwar also blamed the governments divisive rhetoric saying This is the direct result of the government misleading people with false promises and liesCongress leader Udit Raj also reacted and said The people of Ladakh have not been granted statehood Theyve been protesting peacefully for months The Centre must listen to their demands Sonam Wangchuks place has been raided and yet the government remains silent WhyThe protesters have made it clear that large areas have been occupied by China They are also demanding separate Lok Sabha seats for Kargil and Leh While we do not support the violence the government must take accountability for creating such an environmentIn the wake of the violence curfew remains in effect across Leh town Authorities confirmed that a mob torched a Central Reserve Police Force CRPF Gypsy and several private vehicles prompting security personnel to resort to firing tear gas and baton charges to contain the situationThe Ministry of Home Affairs MHA has blamed hunger strikers including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting the violence Congress leader and local councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has also been booked for allegedly making a provocative speech at a hunger strike venue on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-condemns-leh-protest-cong-slams-centre-calls-it-result-of-rhetoric-and-neglect-640388.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tdp-raises-objection-to-ysrcp-leader-referring-to-andhra-cm-as-kuppam-mla-640402.html Amaravati Sep 25 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed uproar on Thursday when ruling Telugu Desam Party TDP members took strong exception to a member of YSR Congress Party calling Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Kuppam MLA During the shotduration discussion on Super6 YSRCP MLC Ramesh Yadav called Chief Minister Kuppam MLA triggering protest from ministers and TDP MLCs who demanded an apologyKupam is the Assembly constituency from where CM Naidu was elected as an MLA in the last state pollsThe ruling party legislators alleged that a YSRCP member is showing disrespect towards the Chief MinisterMinister Kollu Ravindra demanded that Ramesh Yadav apologise for calling the Chief Minister Kuppam MLA The Chief Minister is the Leader of House How can YSRCP member forget this he askedCouncil Chairman Koyye Moshenu Raju said Ramesh Yadavs remarks will be expunged from records He said that he went through the records and found the YSRCP members remarks objectionableThe chairman advised members to adhere to the rules and conduct themselves in a dignified manner to uphold the traditions of the HouseYSRCP MLC calling Chief Minister Naidu Kuppam MLA is apparently the opposition partys counter to the TDP addressing YSRCP leader and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as Pulivendula MLASome YSRCP MLCs told media persons in an informal chat that from now on they will address the Chief Minister and the ministers as MLAs from their respective constituencies They said on every occasion the TDP leaders were calling Jagan Mohan Reddy Pulivendula MLAWe will also address Chandrababu Naidu as Kuppam MLA Lokesh as Mangalagiri MLA and Pawan Kalyan as Pithapuram MLA they saidDuring the debate on Super6 in the Council YSRCP member Ramesh Yadav alleged that without implementing its promises the ruling coalition is calling Super6 a superhit to deceive the peopleThe members of TDP hit back by stating that the YSRCP is unable to digest the implementation of poll promises by the coalition governmentThe discussion on Super6 was later adjourned to Friday The House decided to continue the discussion on Friday along with the discussion on agriculture IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tdp-raises-objection-to-ysrcp-leader-referring-to-andhra-cm-as-kuppam-mla-640402.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-launches-projects-worth-rs-122-lakh-crore-in-rajasthans-banswara-slams-congress-640404.html Jaipur Sep 25 Inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth Rs 122 lakh crore Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress for ignoring the countrys energy needs highlighting his governments achievement of giving free power to 25 crore households since 2014 Addressing a rally at Banswara as part of a visit during which he unveiled 12 major schemes and projects across various sectors for 21 districts of Rajasthan PM Modi said There was not even an electricity poll in 18000 villages when we came to power in 2014The Congress ignored the power sector and there used to be long power cuts in cities and villages he said adding that earlier the restoration of electricity supply used to be a bigger news than a supply cutHe said the corruption and loot perpetrated by the Congress government in Rajasthan is being healed by the BJP government nowPM Modi said From the land of Rajasthan a new chapter is starting on Indias capabilities in the energy sector It shows that the country is moving forward with electrifying speed with a focus on all statesThe country is taking its energy generation capabilities to a new height he said linking electricity to developmentFrom Banswara PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs 122 lakh crore Of this Rs 18 lakh crore is earmarked for Rajasthan as part of strengthening infrastructure employment and welfare while the remaining projects will benefit Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Karnataka and other statesHe laid the foundation stone for the Rs 42000 crore MahiBanswara nuclear plant and the foundation stone for 15 drinking water projects across 15 Rajasthan districts worth Rs 5884 crore aimed at providing safe and reliable drinking waterIn a major employment push the Prime Minister also handed over appointment letters to 15000 youths for various government positions The recruitments include 5778 animal attendants 4197 junior assistants 1800 junior instructors 1464 junior engineers 1200 thirdgrade teachers Level2 along with other posts and compassionate appointmentsThis was PM Modis 16th visit to Rajasthan since the BJP came to power at the CentreOn the occasion PM Modi also flagged off three new trains via video conferencing including the BikanerDelhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express JodhpurDelhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express and the Udaipur CityChandigarh ExpressThe Prime Minister also interacted with beneficiaries of the Kusum Yojana highlighting the governments commitment to clean energy and rural empowermentSenior leaders including Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also joined the eventThe visit is expected to be a landmark occasion for southern Rajasthan combining energy infrastructure and employment initiatives while paying tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas vision of Antyodaya which means uplift of the last person in society IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-launches-projects-worth-rs-122-lakh-crore-in-rajasthans-banswara-slams-congress-640404.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-p-radhakrishnan-inaugurates-pilgrim-amenities-centre-at-tirumala-in-andhra-pradesh-640407.html Tirupati Sep 25 VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday inaugurated a new pilgrims amenities centre at Tirumala in Tirupati district The pilgrim amenities centre Venkatadri Nilayam has been constructed at a cost of Rs 102 crore by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam TTD which administers the famous hill shrineThe new complex comprising of 16 dormitories 2400 lockers will provide accommodation free of cost for 4000 pilgrims who visit Tirumala without prior booking of accommodationThe new complex comprises two dining halls with a capacity of 1400 people and a mini Kalyanakatta tonsuring centre for 80 pilgrimsThe complex has been constructed in an area of 269617 square feetIt has 16 dormitories each equipped with a motherfeeding chamberIt is equipped with modern toilet facilities with 247 hot water 216 toilets 216 bathrooms and 12 physically handicapped toilets continuous RO water facility on each floor and 10 highspeed elevatorsAfter the inauguration both the VicePresident and Chief Minister went round the complex to see the amenities available for devoteesChief Minister Chandrababu Naidu handed over first accommodation token to a women devoteeThe VicePresident and the Chief Minister visited the tonsuring activity locker allotment system besides observed the functioning of two AIenabled identification and sorting machines installed at the Pilgrim Amenities Centre which allows pilgrims to dispose of tetrapacks and snack packets by logging in via UPIQR codeThey also inaugurated the innovative doublechute visionbased colour sorting machines at the Srivari PotuThese machines are manufactured by Genn Solutions in Coimbatore and donated by the TVS company to effectively sort and remove impurities and foreign particles from the ingredients except sugar used to prepare laddu and other prasadamsLater Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu advised the TTD officials to initiate measures to reduce waiting time for darshan to benefit devoteesThe Chief Minister inaugurated the Integrated Command Control at Vaikuntam queue complexWhen the officials told Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu that 4500 devotees are having darshan of Lord Venkateshwara per hour the Chief Minister said that the number should be increased to 5500 using technologyHe said that strict vigilance should be maintained at Alipiri gate to prevent entry of liquor and other prohibited items into TirumalaChief Minister Naidu said that the rush of devotees should be managed in a right way through command control centreHe added that cleanliness and greenery should be given top priority in Tirumala and the cleanliness should be monitored through command control centreHe said the greenery should be developed up to 90 per cent in TirumalaMinisters Nara Lokesh Anam Ram Narayana Reddy TTD Board Chairman BR Naidu and Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/v-p-radhakrishnan-inaugurates-pilgrim-amenities-centre-at-tirumala-in-andhra-pradesh-640407.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-launches-aatmanirbhar-bharat-sankalp-abhiyan-on-deendayal-upadhyayas-birth-anniversary-640411.html Bengaluru Sep 25 Karnataka BJP celebrated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas 109th birth anniversary on Thursday and inaugurated the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on the occasion BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra unveiled the logo of the campaign at the BJP State Office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru Later he took the pledge of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan and planted a sapling in front of the officeAddressing the gathering Vijayendra said Atmanirbhar Bharat does not mean only economic selfreliance India must also achieve selfreliance in spiritual cultural technological and all other sectorsHe added that as per Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision India is moving towards selfreliance in technology and defenceIndian products must be marketed globally The Prime Minister has expressed his desire for selfreliance even in the Swadeshi concept Swadeshi thinking should not remain limited to our minds it must be practised in our homes and in societyHe further stated that workshops on Aatmanirbhar Bharat have already been held at the national and state levels In December the campaign will move forward with doortodoor outreach to promote Swadeshi thinking more stronglyPrime Minister Modi has taken a vow to transform India into a developed nation by 2047 making it an Atmanirbhar and selfreliant Bharat This has been possible only because Narendra Modi ji with his strength and leadership is steering the nation forward The source of inspiration for him has been Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Vijayendra recalledHe noted that leaders like Syama Prasad Mookerjee Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee envisioned creating citizens imbued with patriotism and national spiritTo transform India into a prosperous nation a political platform was necessary and through the Jan Sangh the foundation for todays BJP was laid If Deendayal Upadhyaya had not given the BJP its ideological base we would not even be here having this discussion he saidVijayendra stressed that honesty dedication and principles in politics are essential to achieving any goal Whether or not a leader is present strong ideology and clear thinking can guide a movement Deendayal Upadhyaya infused the BJP with that strength through the Jan Sangh he addedHe pointed out that the BJP has grown steadily since the days of the Jan Sangh and is now in power in several states across India With over 15 crore registered members the BJP has emerged as the worlds largest political party The NDA government led by the BJP at the Centre has been elected for three consecutive terms he statedFormer Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai said the credit for implementing his concept of Antyodaya uplift of the last person by lifting 25 crore people out of poverty goes to Prime Minister ModiHe was speaking after offering floral tributes to the portrait of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya at a programme organised by the Kadur unit of the BJP in Chikkamagaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-launches-aatmanirbhar-bharat-sankalp-abhiyan-on-deendayal-upadhyayas-birth-anniversary-640411.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-launches-deendayal-lado-lakshmi-yojana-for-women-640413.html Chandigarh Sep 25 Marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya the Haryana government on Thursday dedicated the occasion to development uplift of the last person in the queue and womens empowerment At a statelevel ceremony held in Panchkula Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the ambitious Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana aimed at strengthening the economic and social standing of women and launched a dedicated mobile application to ensure implementation of the scheme aimed at strengthening the social and economic status of womenTo address difficulties faced during the application process the Chief Minister released a tollfree 18001802231 and a helpline number 01724880500During the programme live registration of five eligible women was also carried out under the schemeHe said that in a short span of the mobile app launch nearly 50000 women had downloaded it and around 8000 women had already submitted applicationsFurthermore in a significant push towards strengthening the states infrastructure and health facilities the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth Rs 32625 crore during the programme This included 31 healthrelated initiatives costing Rs 7804 crore the foundation for 97 projects costing Rs 7812 crore and the renovation of 10 health institutions costing Rs 8072 croreAdditionally the foundation stones were laid for one project each from the Public Works Department and Urban Local Bodies together amounting to Rs 8937 croreThe Chief Minister said in the first phase nearly 20 lakh women in Haryana will benefit The scheme is open to both married and unmarried women between the ages of 23 and 60 years belonging to families with an annual income of up to Rs 1 lakh Beneficiaries will receive Rs 2100 per month directly in their bank accounts through direct benefit transfer DBT Importantly any number of eligible women within the same household will be entitled to receive the assistanceThe government has approved an annual budget of Rs 5000 crore for 202526 for this initiativeCM Saini underlined that the scheme has been launched with full transparency and simplicity All processes like application verification and grievance redressal will be handled only through the mobile applicationWomen will not need to visit any common service centres or government offices they will be able to apply directly from their mobile phones at home Those eligible as of September 25 can begin applying immediately while others may apply on the date they become eligible he saidThe Chief Minister urged girls below 23 years to mark their 23rd birthday by applying for this schemeHe further shared that the launch of the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana marks the fulfilment of the 42nd promise out of 217 commitments listed in the governments Sankalp PatraHe assured that 90 commitments will be fulfilled by the end of this yearExtending greetings on the occasion of Sharadiya Navratras and the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya CM Saini remarked that Deen Dayal Upadhyaya believed a nation can become great only when its women are safe educated and respectedThe government he added is determined to ensure that women and daughters are economically empowered selfreliant and active participants in the mainstream of society IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/haryana-cm-launches-deendayal-lado-lakshmi-yojana-for-women-640413.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-defends-udf-for-boycotting-ayyappa-sangamam-questions-cm-vijayans-sincerity-640417.html Ernakulam Sep 25 Congress leader VD Satheesan on Thursday defended the United Democratic Fronts UDF decision to boycott the Ayyappa Sangamam organised with the support of the Pinarayi Vijayan government asserting that the move was a conscious political choice aimed at exposing what he termed the state governments pretentious devotion ahead of elections Speaking to the media in Ernakulam Satheesan said the opposition had a responsibility to reveal the ruling fronts real face to believersHe outlined three questions that the Chief Minister and the state government continue to evadeWill the government withdraw the affidavit it filed in the Supreme Court on the Sabarimala issue Will it withdraw the cases registered against thousands of devotees including NSS workers and women And why is a government that did nothing for Sabarimalas development for a decade suddenly rushing in with a master plan Satheesan askedHe maintained that the governments record on Sabarimala is well known to the people and has not changedCommunity organisations including the Nair Service Society NSS are entitled to take their own stand he said adding that the opposition respected such decisionsSatheesan argued that if the UDF had participated it would have been reduced to ridicule like the Chief MinisterThe government claimed 4200 participants but only about 600 actually attended People were brought in to deliver hate speeches Should we have become witnesses to that he askedThe Opposition Leader said the boycott was a considered political response not an act of disrespect to faithWe anticipated what the government was attempting and we took a stand We will continue to remain firm in that decision he saidIncidentally while the Vijayan government supported the first Ayyappa meeting held at Pampa the BJP oversaw the holding of another one at PandalamWe are not going to hold any such meetings said veteran Congress legislator Ramesh Chennithala IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-defends-udf-for-boycotting-ayyappa-sangamam-questions-cm-vijayans-sincerity-640417.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-examine-pil-challenging-unrestricted-imports-of-yellow-peas-640419.html New Delhi Sep 25 The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a public interest litigation PIL challenging the Union governments decision to allow unrestricted imports of yellow peas Issuing notice a bench of Justices Surya Kant Ujjal Bhuyan and NK Singh sought responses from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade DGFT and the Union Ministries of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs Food amp Public Distribution in the matterThe PIL filed by Kisan Mahapanchayat sought a direction to the Centre to impose restrictions on the import of yellow peas to ensure that their domestic selling price remains at or above the Minimum Support Price MSPAlternatively the petition sought a prohibition on the import of yellow peas as recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices CACP under the Ministry of Agriculture to protect Indian farmers and boost domestic productionThe PIL argued that the policy to allow unrestricted imports of yellow peas threatened the livelihood of Indian farmers and undermined national efforts toward selfreliance in pulse productionThe successive notifications allowing unrestricted imports of yellow peas are causing severe loss and damage to Indian farmers by adversely affecting their livelihood since consequent to lifting of all restrictions on import of yellow peas unprecedented high imports of yellow peas in India have reduced domestic prices much below MSP and have disincentivised Indian farmers from pulse production the plea statedFurther the plea filed through advocate Neha Rathi highlighted that the surge in yellow pea imports reportedly 29 million tonnes in 2024 alone has driven domestic prices of pulses below the MSPThe PIL said that imported yellow peas are sold at approximately Rs 3500 per quintal far below the MSP for Indiangrown pulses like turarhar Rs 8000 moong Rs 8768 and urad Rs 7800Taking into account the alarming levels of imports of yellow peas and distortion of domestic market the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices CACP an expert body which also recommends Minimum Support Price MSP to the Government and functions under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in its report dated March 2025 recommended a complete prohibition on any further import of yellow peas the plea statedIt referred to the CACPs recommendations highlighting that the largescale import of yellow peas has negatively impacted the domestic pulses market and prices thereby adversely affecting Indian farmersThe PIL has urged the apex court to set aside the Centres decision to allow unrestricted imports of yellow peas to restore balance in the domestic pulses market and protect Indian farmers from further economic harm IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-to-examine-pil-challenging-unrestricted-imports-of-yellow-peas-640419.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-announces-signing-of-mou-with-iit-kanpur-for-artificial-rain-trial-640425.html New Delhi Sep 25 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the governments agreement with IITKanpur for a pilot project using cloud seeding technology or artificial rain to clean the citys air Speaking after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MoU CM Gupta said This is an important step towards reducing pollution in DelhiNCR and making the capital clean and healthyShe took to X to share information about the MoU and wrote Today an MoU was signed between the Delhi government and IIT Kanpur under a pilot project for a demonstration and evaluation of cloud seeding technologyDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa had earlier announced that the government has secured final clearance from the aviation regulator for conducting cloud seeding trials in the National CapitalCalling it a historic step towards implementing sciencebased environmental solutions Minister Sirsa said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA clearance marks the beginning of Delhis firstever airborne experiment to mitigate pollution through induced precipitationTaking a jibe at the previous AAP government he said Cloud seeding has been spoken about for years but never implemented For 10 years it remained on paperWe took this up coordinated with 13 departments secured all approvals including from DGCA and now Delhi will finally witness cloud seeding between August 30 and September 10 This is a historic achievement the minister saidHe also elaborated that while the original DGCA clearance allowed operations between July 4 and July 11 2025 input from the India Meteorological Department IMD and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology IITM Pune suggested that monsoon cloud patterns during this window may not support optimal cloud seedingAs a result IIT Kanpur in consultation with the Delhi Government requested an alternate window better suited for the operation he saidThe sorties will focus on areas most likely to support lowaltitude cloud formation and high pollution retention As per the tentative flight plan prepared by the experts cloud seeding aircraft will fly over Kundli border zones Alipur Bawana Rohini Burari Pavi Sadakpur and some stretches along the Eastern Peripheral ExpresswayThe Minister said the operations will be led by the Department of Aerospace Engineering IIT Kanpur using aircraft VTIIT Cessna 206H which has been fully equipped with cloudseeding instrumentationHe informed that the crew has prior experience in similar flight missions and all mandatory DGCA conditions including licences and certifications have been complied withThe cloud seeding method will involve dispersion of hygroscopic particles like sodium chloride or other aerosols from below the cloud layer enhancing precipitation and improving pollutant washout in the lower atmosphere Minister Sirsa addedHe said according to the DGCA permission letter the following conditions are to be fulfilled Flights must be conducted under Visual Flight RulesVFR The aircraft must maintain continuous visibility of terrain and avoid obstacles at all times the use of any aerial photography or videography equipment during the operation is strictly prohibited and the flight must remain strictly within the approved airspaceregion and must avoid prohibited restricted or notified airspaces unless separate permissions are obtainedThe DGCA has also mandated that the flight operator must obtain ATC clearance from the concerned aerodromes and coordinate closely with aviation traffic units during all flightsAll operations must be recorded and properly documented and DGCA should be informed of any incident accident or abnormality occurring during the flights it said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-cm-announces-signing-of-mou-with-iit-kanpur-for-artificial-rain-trial-640425.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-party-may-emerge-as-disruptor-in-bihar-polls-640426.html New Delhi Sep 25 Political strategistturnedpolitician Prashant Kishor is being watched closely as he readies to test the electoral waters with his Jan Suraaj Party JSP in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections Kishor has entered an arena where the political battle was largely seen as being between two main groupsAs in recent polls the Opposition Grand Alliance of Mahagathbandhan MGB is the challenger to the ruling National Democratic Alliance NDAOne prepoll survey by an agency this month predicted a close race between the two players In the 2020 Assembly polls the NDA pipped the MGB with a close margin of just 003 per cent vote share and with a dozen seats in the 243member Assembly Thus in a closefinish situation again if the JSP cuts into a small percentage of the mandate from either side it would clearly emerge as the possible deciderGoing by the current poll predictions though early a 5 per cent penetration into either side would change the equation This heightens the anticipation of a possible kingmaker if not the entry of a new kingA fractured antiincumbency mandate could benefit the ruling coalition or alternatively enable the JSP to win enough seats to support the Opposition in a hung assemblyEarly indications suggest JSP has some support base in south Bihar though how far it will translate into votes is yet to be seenAs per a survey made available this week regionwise Patna has 21 Assembly seats where Jan Suraj was found to have a strong hold in pockets Certain parts in Saran with 24 Assembly seats were also reportedly found showing an inclination towards JSPApparently in many parts of Bhojpur 22 seats people have reflected an inclination towards the new entrant The successful pollster that he is Kishor is also trying to get into the religion and caste equation of Bihar The JSP is claiming to name at least 40 Muslim candidates when it declares its candidate list for all 243 seatsHowever Kishor is facing some resistance from the minority group given his role as the poll consultant to Narendra Modi in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly elections and then the 2014 Lok Sabha pollsBeing the descendant of a forward caste family he will need his skills to woo the Dalits the Other Backward and Extremely Backward Classes among others Most of the forward caste voters are seen as supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP the prominent constituent in the NDABut Kishor is leaving no stone unturned in his maiden foray into direct politics He undertook a Jan Suraaj Yatra to gauge public sentiment between October 2 2022 from West Champaran and walked through more than 5500 villages in two yearsIn May this year he embarked on a 120day Bihar Badlaav Yatra He has continued his peopleconnect activities both in the field as well as in the virtual worldTill now he consulted established parties with pockets deep enough to hire his former organisation reportedly for hundreds of crores He has mostly been successful with one of his slogans chai pe charcha going on to become a national hitKishor supervised the operations of his organisation IPAC till he decided to get into politics himself He has earlier been at the helm of affairs for a short period in Janata Dal United as Nitish Kumars deputy till he fell out with his boss reportedly on the latters flipflop decisions over political alignments IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/prashant-kishors-jan-suraaj-party-may-emerge-as-disruptor-in-bihar-polls-640426.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/anbumani-names-sp-venkateshwaran-as-pmk-floor-leader-in-tn-assembly-640430.html Chennai Sep 25 In a significant shakeup within the Pattali Makkal Katchi PMK legislative wing party president Anbumani Ramadoss has formally informed Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu that Dharmapuri MLA SP Venkateshwaran will take over as the partys floor leader replacing longtime leader and Pennagaram MLA GK Mani In a communication sent to the Speaker on Thursday Anbumani said the change was decided unanimously at a meeting of PMK MLAs held in Panaiyur near Chennai on WednesdayAlongside Venkateshwarans elevation Mettur MLA S Sadhasivam has been named deputy floor leader and Mailam MLA C Sivakumar has been appointed the partys whip in the AssemblyThe decision comes amid internal divisions in the partyMani who led the PMK for 25 years until 2023 and remains close to party founder S Ramadoss currently commands the loyalty of two of the five PMK MLAsThe majority of the legislative party is now backing Anbumanis leadershipAddressing reporters at the Secretariat PMK spokesperson K Balu a key supporter of Anbumani said a separate letter was submitted to the Speakers office reiterating the partys earlier expulsion of Salem West MLA R Arul and his removal from the whips postArul should be considered only as an MLA and not as a representative of the party Balu saidHe also presented a copy of the Election Commission of Indias communication recognising Anbumani as the PMK presidentThe party has asked the Speaker to allot a frontrow seat for Venkateshwaran signalling its intent to consolidate its legislative presence under Anbumanis leadershipWhen asked about removing Mani Balu acknowledged his long service but said some of Manis recent remarks went against party discipline and interestsWe have relieved him only from the post of floor leader he saidMeanwhile in a parallel development expelled MLA R Arul petitioned the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary seeking enhanced security for founder S RamadossArul cited crises and ambiguous situations within the party and frequent travel by Ramadoss requesting additional protection measures including a metal detector at his Thailapuram residenceThe Speaker is expected to take a call on the PMKs communications in the coming days a decision that could determine how the partys legislative strength is formally recognised ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/anbumani-names-sp-venkateshwaran-as-pmk-floor-leader-in-tn-assembly-640430.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-kerala-to-boost-livestock-productivity-640432.html Chandigarh Sep 25 In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and farmer prosperity the Punjab and Kerala governments on Thursday joined hands to boost livestock productivity leveraging each states unique strengths in animal husbandry The collaboration involves exchanging highquality genetic material with Kerala is procuring Sahiwal breed bulls from PunjabIn return Punjab would import Holstein Friesian HF and Murrah bull semen from Kerala Punjab has placed an initial order to purchase 30000 doses of HF semen and 60520 doses of Murrah buffalo semen with the Kerala Livestock Development BoardThe decisions to collaborate on livestock development were taken at a highlevel meeting between Punjab Animal Husbandry Minister Gurmeet Khudian and Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry J Chinchu Rani hereKhudian said both states have agreed to collaborate on advanced reproductive technologies to enhance livestock development This partnership includes joint initiatives on cuttingedge scientific programs such as embryo transfer ET and invitro fertilisation IVF to accelerate breed improvementAdditionally both states will work together on genomic selection and breeding value estimation at the laboratory level to develop superior livestock genetics This collaboration aims to leverage science and technology to improve livestock quality and productivity in both states he addedTo enhance knowledge and capacity building he said the partnership would prioritise human resource development through exchange programmes for veterinarians scientists and trainees This initiative will facilitate capacitybuilding and training programs fostering skill development and expertise sharing between the Punjab Livestock Development Board and the Kerala Livestock Development BoardKerala Minister Rani said they are eager to learn from Punjabs experience while sharing their advancements This collaborative spirit will pave the way for a more resilient and profitable dairy sector in both states ensuring sustainable income growth for our farming communitiesHighlighting the importance of technology transfer Principal Secretary of Punjab Animal Husbandry Department Rahul Bhandari said the exchange of scientists and new technologies is crucialThis partnership will ensure that innovative practices are shared rapidly leading to tangible onground benefits for our farmers This pioneering initiative sets a new benchmark for interstate cooperation in agricultures allied sectors and is expected to significantly enhance the genetic potential of livestock increase milk production and empower farmers across Punjab and Kerala he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-kerala-to-boost-livestock-productivity-640432.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-names-union-minister-bhupender-yadav-as-in-charge-of-partys-campaign-for-2026-bengal-election-640434.html Kolkata Sep 25 BJP national president JP Nadda on Thursday announced the name of Union Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav as the incharge of the partys campaign for the crucial West Bengal Assembly polls scheduled next year At the same time the name of the party Lok Sabha member and the former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been announced as Yadavs deputy A notification on this count was issued by the partys central leadership on Thursday afternoonInsiders from the partys state committee in West Bengal said that both Yadav and Deb would shortly in the coming days hold a meeting with the top state party leader to prepare an initial campaign blueprint for the partyEarlier this month the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS leadership had a coordination meeting with state BJP leadership in Kolkata with the focus of discussion being the state assembly elections next yearAccording to political observers the announcement of the names of Yadav and Deb as the incharge and deputy incharge of the campaign soon after that coordination meeting shows the seriousness of the BJP leadership in getting the campaign process started at the earliestLast month the state unit of the BJP completed the formation of the booth committees for the majority of election booths in West BengalOf the 81000 polling booths in the state the process of formation of booth committees has been completed for 65000 boothsHowever out of the 65000 the process of verification is yet to be completed for 15000 booths which will be completed soonAt the same time the state unit of the BJP has initiated the process of deploying vistaraks for the 294 constituencies in the stateIf the process in the matter proceeds as scheduled the deployment of vistaraks for all 294 assembly constituencies in the state will be completed by the end of the current month IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-names-union-minister-bhupender-yadav-as-in-charge-of-partys-campaign-for-2026-bengal-election-640434.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sachin-pilot-says-people-of-bihar-want-change-slams-nda-govt-after-cwc-meet-640280.html Patna Sep 24 IANS Following the Congress Working Committee CWC meeting in Patnas historic Sadaqat Ashram former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said that the people of Bihar are eager for a change of regime accusing the ruling NDA government of complete failure on governance issuesnbspWe discussed many critical issues in the CWC meeting including the flood situation in Bihar where the current government has completely failed Law and order have collapsed crime is rampant examination papers are being leaked and the government is resorting to lathi charge on the youth who are demanding jobs Pilot saidHe further alleged widespread corruption within the NDA alliancenbspA number of corruption charges have been levelled against the leaders and ministers of the NDA Interestingly BJP leaders are exposing JDU leaders and JDU leaders are exposing BJP leaders The people of Bihar are fed up with all this and want a change of regime he addednbspPilot asserted that the Grand Alliance INDIA Bloc will contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections with full strength buoyed by public support generated by the Voter Adhikar Yatra led by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi YadavReaffirming the Congress strong presence in Bihar Pilot said The ideology thinking and workers of the Congress Party remain in every village every lane and every citynbspWe may not always be in power but our supporters are everywhere We are contesting this election not just to achieve power but to remove the doubleengine government which has failed on every frontnbspUnemployment poverty and migration are at their highest in Bihar and we will fight to change this systemnbspThe highlevel CWC meeting was chaired by Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by senior leaders including LoP Gandhi former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as well as the Chief Ministers of Karnataka Himachal Pradesh and Telangana https://dailyworld.in/politics/sachin-pilot-says-people-of-bihar-want-change-slams-nda-govt-after-cwc-meet-640280.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-bar-association-president-urges-cji-collegium-to-finalise-mop-for-transparent-and-merit-driven-appointment-640284.html New Delhi Sep 24 IANS The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association SCBA has written to Chief Justice of India CJI BR Gavai urging immediate finalisation of the Memorandum of Procedure MoP for judicial appointments to the Supreme Court and High CourtsnbspIn his letter SCBA President and senior advocate Vikas Singh emphasised that entrusted power demands accountability selfassumed power demands even greater accountability while stressing that the credibility of the judiciary depends on a transparent and meritdriven appointment processThe letter underlined that the existing Collegium system though meant to safeguard judicial independence has inadvertently created significant challenges which need urgent and comprehensive correctionnbspThe SCBA President pointed out three key concerns First the exclusion of the Supreme Court Bar from consideration for elevation to home state High Courts despite their exposure to national jurisprudencenbspThis not only wastes valuable judicial talent but also undermines the core principle of meritbased selection the letter statednbspSecond persistent underrepresentation of women and diverse communities with data showing women comprise only 95 per cent of High Court judges and a stark 294 per cent in the Supreme CourtThis is a glaring indictment of systemic exclusion where the tyranny of a presumed meritocracy masks a deeper reliance on informal networks and patronage the letter saidnbspThird neglect of briefing counsels and juniors who contribute substantially to case preparation but remain invisible in the selection processnbspTo elevate only the visible face is to perpetuate a flawed understanding of competence reducing the process to a mere spectacle of a show of faces rather than a substantive evaluation of merit said the SCBA PresidentCiting the Supreme Court AdvocatesonRecord Association vs Union of India judgment Vikas Singh highlighted that the apex court had already provided a clear reform blueprint giving an opportunity to revise the Memorandum of Procedure MoPnbspThe SCBA President proposed a fourpoint reform plan Creation of a permanent Secretariat in each court an applicationbased transparent process publication of objective eligibility criteria and a robust grievance redressal mechanismThe path forward does not require reinvention but revival the letter stated adding that a previously drafted Facilitation of Appointment of Judges Act should be revisited to provide legislative support for these reformsnbspCalling the CJI and the Collegium to finalise the MoP Vikas Singh said Elevation must no longer be a function of proximity or visibility it must be a reflection of merit integrity and constitutional fidelitynbspA similar representation he added is also being made to the Union Law Ministry to ensure a concerted effort from all stakeholders https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-bar-association-president-urges-cji-collegium-to-finalise-mop-for-transparent-and-merit-driven-appointment-640284.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-hc-rejects-musk-led-x-corps-challenge-to-censorship-says-regulation-for-social-media-must-640285.html Bengaluru Sep 24 IANS In a major development the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday delivered its verdict in the case of Elon Muskled social media platform X Corp formerly known as Twitter Inc versus the Union of India concerning freedom of speech and alleged unchecked censorship The Bench emphasised that regulation of social media is necessary and upheld the Centres authority through the Sahyog Portal to block content in this regardnbspThe Bench headed by Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the order in the case and stated that regulation of social media is must and the challenge by X to onboarding Sahyog portal is without meritnbspUnregulated speech under guise of liberty results into lawlessness the Bench underlinedThe High Court also dismissed X Corps plea which sought a declaration that Section 79 3B of the Information Technology Act does not confer authority on the Centre to issue information blocking ordersnbspJustice Nagaprasanna while delivering the verdict stated The content on social media must be regulated and its regulation is a must more so in cases of offences against women in particular failing which right to dignity as ordained in the Constitution gets railroadednbspFrom Messengers to WhatsApp and Instagram all forms of communication have always been regulated globally and locally Except for Indians no one could have the right to freedom of speech Even in the United States restrictions have been imposed on X The Central government cannot impose any control over the use of the Sahyog Portal the Bench statedSenior counsel KG Raghavan has represented X and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General Arvind Kamath have made their submissions for the Union of IndianbspX Corp filed a writ petition in March seeking an interim order to protect itself from what it alleged were coercive actionsnbspThe Twitter vs Union of India matter also known as X Corp vs Union of India was a legal battle before the Karnataka High Court where Elon Muskowned X Corp sought a court order against the Indian governments alleged misuse of the IT Act to censor content and block accounts particularly regarding the Sahyog Portal X has called this portal a Censorship PortalnbspThe core of the case was X Corps argument that these actions violate free speech threaten their business model and represent an attempt to bypass established legal procedures and create an unregulated censorship systemX Corp challenged the governments use of the Information Technology IT Act specifically orders under Section 69A and the alleged misuse of Section 793bnbspThis isnt the first confrontation as in 2022 X Corp challenged Section 69A orders for blocking entire accounts but the Karnataka High Court upheld the governments authoritynbspThe petition maintained that the governments requests include removing content from Opposition leaders and critics which X Corp believes undermines its role as an intermediarynbspThe company asserted that the governments actions constitute a blatant attempt to create a censorship system without established legal procedures or oversightHowever the counsels representing the Centre had submitted that the governments power to block information online is outlined in Section 69A allowing for restrictions in the interest of sovereignty security public order and to prevent incitement of offencesnbspAt a hearing on March 17 Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed X to approach the court if the government took any precipitative action against itnbspThe government during the hearing maintained that no punitive measures had yet been taken against X for refusing to join the Sahyog portal https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-hc-rejects-musk-led-x-corps-challenge-to-censorship-says-regulation-for-social-media-must-640285.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-has-mentally-retired-nitish-kumar-considers-him-liability-kharge-640286.html Patna Sep 24 Setting the tone for the Bihar poll campaign Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the BJP has mentally retired Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and considers him to be a liability while claiming that the upcoming assembly elections will mark the beginning of the end of the Modi governments corrupt rule at the CentrenbspIn his opening remarks at the Congress Working Committee CWC meeting here Kharge launched a frontal attack on the BJP over a host of issues such as alleged vote chori economic slowdown unemployment social polarisation and targeting and weakening of autonomous constitutional institutionsKharge also made an apparent reference to US President Donald Trumps recent statements and actions and took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra ModinbspOur problems at the international level are the result of the diplomatic failure of Narendra Modi and his government The very friends whom the prime minister boasts about asnbsp my friends are today putting India in numerous troubles Kharge saidnbspTargeting the BJP and the Election Commission over the issue of vote chori and Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls Kharge said when the voters list is being officially tampered with it was essential to hold the extended CWC meeting in Bihar the mother of democracy and reaffirm our pledge to protect this countrys democracy and ConstitutionnbspHe recalled that exactly 85 years ago the first Constituent Assembly proposal was introduced at the Ramgarh AICC sessionMahatma Gandhi Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Dr B R Ambedkar and members of the Constituent Assembly together granted the citizens of the country the right of one person one vote he notednbspAsserting that the foundation of democracy is fair and transparent elections Kharge said serious questions are being raised today about the fairness and transparency of the Election Commission itselfnbspInstead of answering questions on the revelations from various states the EC is demanding affidavits from us Kharge saidnbspFollowing the example of Bihar a conspiracy is now being hatched across the country to remove the votes of millions of people the Congress president said referring to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in BiharVote theft means theft of rations pensions medicine childrens scholarships and exam fees belonging to Dalits tribals backward classes extremely backward classes minorities the weak and the poor he saidnbspThe Voter Adhikar Yatra raised awareness among the people of Bihar and they openly came out in support of Rahul Gandhi he saidnbspKharge alleged that the country is grappling with many problems such as economic slowdown unemployment social polarisation and the targeting and weakening of autonomous constitutional institutionsnbspThe promise of 2 crore jobs remains unfulfilled Youths are wandering without employment Demonetisation and a flawed GST have derailed the economy After eight years the prime minister realised his mistake Now the same reforms have been introduced in GST that the Congress party had been demanding from day one Kharge saidnbspModiji is remembering Mahatma Gandhis 100yearold mantra of Swadeshi which the Congress party used to defeat the British On the other hand red carpets are being openly rolled out for China Our imports from China have doubled in the last five years he saidnbspFocussing on Bihar Kharge said the BJP formed the NDA government in January 2024 by resupporting Nitish KumarnbspThe Nitish government promised development but Bihars economy is lagging behind The double engine claim proved hollow with no special package from the Centre Kharge saidnbspPointing out that the unemployment rate in Bihar is above 15 per cent he said every year millions of youth migrate and due to the recruitment scam young people are protesting on the streets and facing police lathichargeThe condition of farmers in Bihar is perhaps the worst in the country Every year millions of people suffer losses due to floods in the Kosi and Gandak rivers This is proof of the governments complete failure in flood management he claimednbspThe prime minister has promised to revive Bihars sugar industry on numerous occasions however even after ten years his promise remains unfulfilled Kharge saidnbspInternal strife within the NDA alliance is now openly visible Nitish Kumar has been mentally retired by the BJP The BJP now considers him a liability he saidnbspThe 2025 Assembly Elections will prove to be a milestone not only for Bihar but for the entire country This will mark the beginning of the countdown and the end of the corrupt rule of the Modi government Kharge saidNoting that 80 per cent of Bihars population belongs to the OBC EBC and SCST categories Kharge said the public wants transparency in caste census and reservation policiesnbspThe Congress and Rahul Gandhi have cornered the central government and forced a caste census he saidnbspA caste survey was also conducted in Bihar during the tenure of the Congressled Grand Alliance government I want to ask the prime minister what compelled him to fail to secure constitutional protection for the 65 per cent reservation passed by the government for the people of Bihar he saidnbspHistory bears witness that the Congress government granted constitutional protection to 69 per cent reservation for the people of Tamil Nadu thirty years ago he saidThe doubleengine government failed to achieve this here he saidnbspThe most bizarre thing was done by the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath who considers himself the prime ministers successor He previously wrote an article opposing reservations Now he has banned rallies held in the name of castes Will the prime minister tell the country that on one hand we are all talking about conducting a caste census and on the other hand your chief minister is talking about jailing those who take to the streets to protest the injustice and oppression they face Is this true You should inform the public he saidnbspTraining his guns on the NDA government Kharge said the government and administration of Bihar have been on leave for a long time and incidents of robbery and murder occur every dayThe crime rate is continuously increasing There is a huge shortage of teachers in schools he saidnbspI want to sound the bugle for Bihars reconstruction from here today The Congress along with its alliance partners will provide employment education health social justice and good governance to the people of Bihar The people of Bihar have long dreamed of a golden Bihar and together we will make it a reality Kharge saidnbspTop Congress leaders including Kharge former party chief Rahul Gandhi treasurer Ajay Maken general secretaries KC Venugopal Jairam Ramesh and Sachin Pilot Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar among others participated in the meetingnbspThe Assembly polls in the state are likely to be held in NovembernbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-has-mentally-retired-nitish-kumar-considers-him-liability-kharge-640286.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-committed-to-enhancing-rail-connectivity-in-bihar-pm-modi-640288.html New Delhi Sep 24 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Centre was committed to improving the railway network in BiharnbspThe Prime Ministers statement came soon after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by him approved a Rs 2192 crore project to double a 104 km railway line from Bakhtiyarpur to Tilaiya in BiharnbspWe are committed to enhancing rail connectivity in Bihar In this direction today our government has approved the doubling of the BakhtiyarpurRajgirTilaiya railway line section This will benefit the people of the entire region as well as pilgrims and tourists PM Modi said in a post in XnbspThe project covering four districts in Bihar will also provide rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Rajgir Shanti Stupa Nalanda and Pawapuri attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the country Multitracking projects will enhance connectivity to around 1434 villages and about 1346 lakh population and two aspirational districts of Gaya and Nawada according to an official statementThe project is planned on PMGati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multimodal connectivity ampamp logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people goods and services the statement saidnbspThis is an essential route for transportation of commodities such as coal cement clinker and fly ash The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 26 MTPA Million Tonnes Per AnnumnbspThe multitracking proposal will ease operations and reduce congestion providing the muchrequired infrastructural development on the busiest sections across Indian RailwaysThe Railways being an environmentfriendly and energy efficient mode of transport will help both in achieving climate goals and minimising logistics cost of the countrynbspThe projects are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a New India which will make people of the region Atmanirbhar by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment opportunities the statement added https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-committed-to-enhancing-rail-connectivity-in-bihar-pm-modi-640288.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/indonesias-president-includes-sanskrit-greetings-in-his-speech--640233.html United Nations Sep 23 Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto started and ended his speech by including Sanskrit greetings while calling for harmony of all religions Starting his speech at the General Assembly on Tuesday he included in greeting the world leaders Om Swastiastu which is used in his countrys Hindumajority island of Bali and is translated as May you be blessed and protectedAnd ended his speech by including Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om along with invocations from other religionsJews Muslims Christians Hindus Buddhists all religions we must live as one human family he saidIndonesia is committed to being part of making this vision a reality Is this a dream Maybe but this is the beautiful dream that we must work together towards he addedPrabowa Subianto who followed US President Donald Trump on the podium countered his attacks on the UN accusing it of being ineffectiveThe Indonesian leader said In our struggle for independence and our fight to overcome disease hunger and poverty the UN stood with Indonesia and gave us vital assistanceDecisions made here based on human solidarity by the Security Council and this Assembly gave Indonesia international legitimacy opened doors and supported our early development he said naming various UN developmental agenciesAnd because of that Indonesia stands today on the cusp of shared prosperity and greater equality he addedWithout naming the US or Trump he directed criticism of the threats he issued to various nations and entitiesNo one country can bully the whole community of the human family he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/indonesias-president-includes-sanskrit-greetings-in-his-speech--640233.html Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jal-shakti-ministry-holds-discussion-on-greywater-reuse-640044.html New Delhi Sep 22 The Jal Shakti Ministry on Monday kicked off discussions on innovative models and communityled approaches for reusing Greywater or domestic wastewater from sinks showers baths and washing machines excluding toilet water an official said The experts at the event highlighted that Greywater management can help save 3040 per cent of waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation DDWS Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a virtual workshop on Greywater Management and Reuse where presentations from states and development partners showcased innovative communityled approaches for reuseThe workshop was part of the preparatory thematic conference for the upcoming Departmental Summit on Vision for Sujalam Bharat scheduled for Novemberend under the Chairmanship of Union Jal Shakti Minister CR PatilThe workshop featured detailed presentations from Punjab Maharashtra Gujarat Haryana Jharkhand and the RWPF Partner WaterAid IndiaThe presentation showcased innovative models and communityled approaches These ranged from decentralised reuse technologies to panchayatled initiatives reflecting diverse experiences across the country said a statementThe Sujalam Bharat Summit is one of the six Departmental Summits conceptualised to bring grassroots perspectives into national policyAnchored by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and coordinated by NITI Aayog these Summits aim to strengthen the feedback loop between national missions and fieldlevel implementation ensuring that strategies are not only effective but also responsive to local realitiesAdditional Secretary and National Water Mission Director Archana Varma said With proper greywater management up to 3040 per cent of water can be saved This is why todays workshop holds significance in the larger context of Sujalam BharatGreywater management is not just about cleanliness but about water security public health and climate resilience she saidAdditional Secretary and Jal Jeevan Mission Director Kamal Kishore Soan said that greywater management has become even more critical with the implementation of the Jal Jeevan MissionHe noted Our efforts must focus on systems that are climateresilient and responsive to local needs Communities need solutions that are not only technically sound but also sustainable and adaptable to their unique contexts IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jal-shakti-ministry-holds-discussion-on-greywater-reuse-640044.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-cm-gehlot-criticises-bhajan-lal-sharma-led-rajasthan-govt-over-its-functioning-640045.html Jaipur Sep 22 Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has once again criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharmaled government over its functioning while speaking to the media at the Circuit House in Bhilwara I have no opposition to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma or his government My sympathy is with the common people The government should prioritise public welfare and work for the people he said adding generally after three years of a governments formation a wave of public resentment beginsBut this is the first time in Rajasthan that protests started immediately after the formation of a government Peoples work is not being done crime is rising and fear prevails across the state yet no one is listening This is not good for Rajasthan he said He suggested CM Bhajan Lal Sharma to keep a capable advisor by his side for better governance Gehlot alleged that despite being in power for two years the Bhajan Lal Sharmaled government is facing antiincumbency from day one The credibility of the government has been lost If governance is strong everyone benefits But today peoples suffering is being ignored he saidHe accused the government of stalling projects started by the previous Congress government We made 100 units of electricity free but this government played politics and discriminated in billing Even now people struggle for electricity connections Contractors bills are stuck farmers are unpaid and last years compensation has not been released Animals are without fodder and farmers face losses Agencies must be held accountable Gehlot stated Highlighting the Chiranjeevi scheme he said Rajasthan was once a role model in the medical sector We gave Rs 25 lakh insurance coverage organ transplants were free and the poor people had security But this government reduced benefits to just Rs 5 lakh misleading the people he allegedGehlot also warned the government over delimitation If delimitation is done dishonestly the government will have to face consequences It should be done fairly at both state and district levels He also raised concerns over the gravel mafia saying its terror is spreading unchecked across the state On the issue of alleged vote theft Gehlot said This is a serious threat to democracy The Election Commission is questioned but the BJP replies The distrust over EVMs has created an atmosphere of suspicion nationwide which is why the movement against vote theft is gaining momentum Targeting the BJP he further said We were the first to provide grants to cow shelters BJP leaders only pretend to worship cows they dont actually serve them Their politics is based on HinduMuslim divisions and hollow claims IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ex-cm-gehlot-criticises-bhajan-lal-sharma-led-rajasthan-govt-over-its-functioning-640045.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-trading-body-hails-gst-reforms-expresses-satisfaction-after-interacting-with-pm-modi-in-itanagar-640047.html Itanagar Sep 22 The business community in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday hailed the GST reforms saying that the restructuring of the tax will benefit the traders and all trading communities Tarh Nachung President of the Arunachal Chamber of Commerce amp Industries ACCampI expressed his satisfaction with the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Itanagar on Monday highlighting that the new GST rates are expected to benefit allLocal businessman and ACCampI President Tarh Nachung shared his views after interacting with the Prime Minister and said that the 25minute facetoface interaction with PM Modi will create a positive impact of the interaction on local trade and businessHe said the discussion focused on the GST reforms which has now been simplified to just two slabs 5 per cent and 18 per cent The GST cut will benefit shopkeepers consumers and industries including insurance construction equipment and private vehicles owners NachungThe trade body leader said that while many in interior areas of Arunachal Pradesh were previously unaware of GST the state government has established frameworks to raise awareness across all 28 districts ensuring that both traders and consumers can benefit from the reformsHe described the interaction as very valuable noting that the Prime Minister personally explained how the reforms will support the business community and enhance consumer benefitsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with traders and businessmen in ItanagarThe meeting was part of a GST Bachat Utsav event where the Prime Minister discussed the benefits of the newly implemented GST rate reductionThe Prime Minister said the GST reforms taking effect from Monday will benefit the poor middle class women farmers traders and entrepreneurs and urged everyone to celebrate a grand GST Bachat UtsavPM Modi affirmed that the GST savings festival would be a memorable milestone for the people Addressing a mega public meeting at Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar after laying the foundation stones for 13 development projects worth over Rs 5127 crore in Arunachal Pradesh PM Modi shared the slogan with the crowd Garv se kahen yeh swadeshi haiThe Prime Minister urged the crowd to raise their hands with mobile flashlights and thousands of people responded enthusiastically Before attending the main event at the Indira Gandhi Park PM Modi visited an exhibition and interacted with local traders craftspersons and artisans Local products were displayed in the exhibitionIn line with his vision of ensuring Ease of Doing Business and fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem the Prime Minister also interacted with local taxpayers traders and industry representatives to discuss the impact of the recent GST rate rationalisation PM Modi noted that during the festive season citizens have received a double bonanza He affirmed that the GST Savings festival will bring in joy prosperity and success to the people of IndiaAcknowledging the large presence of women at the gathering and extended congratulations once again for the GST Savings festival PM Modi emphasised that the benefits of the nextgeneration GST reforms will significantly impact them He stated that households will now experience substantial relief in their monthly budgetsEssential items such as kitchen supplies educational materials for children and footwear and clothing have become more affordable the PM said He announced that GST has now been simplified to just two slabs 5 per cent and 18 per cent PM Modi emphasised that many important items have become taxfree and taxes on other goods have been significantly reduced He highlighted that building a home purchasing a scooter or bike dining out and travelling have all become more affordable IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-trading-body-hails-gst-reforms-expresses-satisfaction-after-interacting-with-pm-modi-in-itanagar-640047.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-chief-kharge-constitutes-political-affairs-committee-of-partys-tripura-unit-640048.html New DelhiAgartala Sep 22 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday constituted a 25member Political Affairs Committee PAC of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC a party statement mentioned All India Congress Committee AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal in a statement said that partys central observer for Tripura Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka will be the Chairman of the PACTPCC President Asish Kumar Saha three party MLAs Sudip Roy Barman Birajit Sinha and Gopal Chandra Roy are also the members of the PACFormer Chief Minister Samir Ranjan Barman former MLAs Diba Chandra Hrangkhawl Ashok Debbarma Jyotirmoy Nath Manindra Reang veteran lawyer Pijush Kanti Biswas and two women leaders Khumtia Tripura Debbarma and Sangita Das are also the members of the policy making bodyHeads of all Congress frontal organisations in the state by virtue of post will also be the member of the PACMeanwhile the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee on Monday urged Chief Minister Manik Saha to ensure a proper and impartial probe into the bank fraud amounting to Rs 1638 croreAccording to police through several cloned cheques Rs 1638 crore was recently withdrawn from the bank account of the Agartala Municipal Corporation AMCThe government has constituted a fourmember Special Investigating Team SIT headed by an Additional Superintendent of Police to probe into the fraudOne cashier of the bank branch concerned was arrested While addressing the media TPCC president Asish Kumar Saha said We urge the chief minister to ensure a proper and impartial probe into the fraudHe also claimed the bank authority has cleared cheques amounting to Rs 1638 crore after proper verification of the signaturesThe Rs 1638 crore was disbursed to 78 bank accounts and later the money was deposited into two accounts owned by two persons living in Delhi and Nagpur Saha said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-chief-kharge-constitutes-political-affairs-committee-of-partys-tripura-unit-640048.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/viral-video-shows-trinamool-leader-selling-firearms-in-bengals-birbhum-640049.html Kolkata Sep 23 A video has gone viral where a Trinamool Congress leader was seen openly buying and selling guns and cartridges police said A controversy has erupted after the video went viral in Bolpur of West Bengals Birbhum district officials said on MondayThe police are investigating the videoThe BJP has criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress government over the development while the latter remained silent on the matterIn the viral video Dolon Sheikh a Trinamool leader from Shimulia village in Bolpur is seen giving cartridges to a personHe is known as a influential leader in the areaSitting on a motorbike he is seen taking out cartridges from a plastic bag and counting themLater he filled the cartridges in a big plastic bag and gave them to a personThe entire incident took place in broad daylightAfter this video went viral the BJP launched an attack on the Trinamool Congress for publicly selling weapons in the streets of the villageBJPs Bolpur organisational district president Shyamapada Mondal hit out at the Trinamool Congress for unleashing a reign of terror in West Bengal ahead of next years Assembly electionsDolon Sheikh is a Trinamool leader He is openly buying and selling guns Trinamool Congress is a party which operates with people involved in sand mafia stone mafia Elections are coming before that they are supplying arms and ammunition to miscreants They are trying to create an atmosphere of terror by intimidating the people The ruling party want people to panic and the police administration is silent on this Mondal saidFollowing the development Birbhum District Superintendent of Police Amandeep Singh said The video is being verified Once it is done then action will be takenTrinamool Congress leaders however were silent on this issue and did not issue any statement in this regard IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/viral-video-shows-trinamool-leader-selling-firearms-in-bengals-birbhum-640049.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-speaker-rejects-congress-no-confidence-motion-mlas-stage-walkout-640051.html Bhubaneswar Sep 22 Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy on Monday rejected the noconfidence motion moved by the opposition Congress party against the state government When the proceedings of the House resumed at 4 pm on Monday Congress CLP leader Rama Chandra Kadam requested Padhy to accept the no confidence motion moved by the party In reply the Speaker told the House that on September 18 the Congress Legislature Party leader along with 14 other MLAs had submitted a noconfidence notice to the Assembly secretary Later she had issued instructions to present the notice in the House on the next day on September 19However the motion could not be moved as the House was not in order She further added that according to the parliamentary procedures the allotted time for the noconfidence motion lapsed because of the continuous disruptions in the Assembly Subsequently the Congress legislators stormed to the well of the house and started sloganeering near the podium of Speaker Padhy They later staged a walkout from the House protesting against the decisionThe Congress MLAs later demonstrated under the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the Assembly premises While talking to media persons Kadam said We have submitted the motion following all the parliamentary rules and procedures However the Speaker unjustifiably and deliberately rejected the motion He alleged that the BJPled state government ensured the rejection of the motion through the Speaker Kadam further claimed that both the ruling BJP and BJD conspired and deliberately disrupted the House to prevent discussions on the motion and throttle the Congress voice On the other hand BJD Chief Whip Pramila Mallik had earlier slammed the congress for moving the noconfidence motion with just 14 MLAs in the house She alleged that the Congress party had deliberately brought the motion without holding discussions with the main opposition BJD to only defame her party She alleged that the Congress has no voter base on the ground and is trying to regain it by such theatrics Meanwhile the House continued its business with members of the BJD and BJP present Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj tabled the Odisha University Amendment Bill 2025 which was taken up for discussion IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-speaker-rejects-congress-no-confidence-motion-mlas-stage-walkout-640051.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-govt-achieved-5-000-mw-of-solar-capacity-in-2025-cm-yadav-640053.html Bhopal Sep 22 The Madhya Pradesh government has achieved nearly 5000 MW of solar capacity in 2025 against its target to expand it to 33000 MW by 2035 Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday CM Yadav informed that the states installed capacity from various energy sources is rapidly increasing He stated that the state government is making all efforts to promote solar energy through offering attractive incentives for all sectionsThe Chief Minister shared this information virtually addressing an event orgnaised in New Delhi which as attended by Union Minister for Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi Maldives Minister of State for Environment amp Tourism Muviath Mohammed officebearers of CII and representatives from the industryHighlighting some large solar projects in the state especial Indias largest solar park in Rewa as MP govt claims which supplies power to the Delhi Metro Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is heading to become one of the leading states in the countrys energy sectorSanchi has been developed as Indias first Solar City while Omkareshwar hosts the countrys largest floating solar project In Neemuch Indias largest Pump Hydro Power Storage Project has been established making Madhya Pradesh a frontrunner in energy storage capacity Yadav said in statementHe also stated that mentioned with launch of the Morena SolarPlusStorage project the state has set a new benchmark in renewable energy It is Indias first project to provide stable dispatchable renewable power at a recordlow tariff of Rs 270 per unit he claimedChief Minister further stated that through initiatives such as the Green Hydrogen Mission PMKUSUM Yojana PM Surya and Smart Grid programs India has steered the energy sector towards selfreliance sustainability and cleanliness providing millions of households with free electricityHe said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership India has made unprecedented progress in the energy sector and established itself as a global hub for clean energy technologiesUnder PM Modis leadership India is resolutely advancing towards the goal of net zero Madhya Pradesh are poised to lead the world in a clean energy future in the years ahead CM Yadav saidHe further stated that while fulfilling the vision of Make in India and Viksit Bharat a strong foundation is being laid for a secure capable and guiding India The country leaving its mark in every sector including energy and renewable energy textiles IT agriculture pharma defense and space IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-govt-achieved-5-000-mw-of-solar-capacity-in-2025-cm-yadav-640053.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cec-to-visit-patna-as-speculation-on-bihar-assembly-poll-dates-grows-640055.html Patna Sep 22 The atmosphere ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections is steadily heating up as the Election Commission of India ECI gears up for key preparations Speculation over the announcement of poll dates has intensified with the confirmation that Chief Election Commissioner CEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Patna in the last week of September to review readinessThe ECI is set to publish the final voter list on September 30 after which the election schedule could be announced at any timeDuring his visit the CEC will hold a detailed review meeting with election officials to assess administrative arrangements voter list management and logistical preparednessFirst the Electronic Voting Machines EVMs will feature colour photographs of candidates along with party symbols aimed at ensuring greater transparency and helping voters identify their candidates more easilyBased on past trends the Commission is expected to conduct the elections in three to four phases though the exact number will depend on security and logistical considerationsThe challenge is compounded by the upcoming festival season with Diwali and Chhath scheduled during the same period requiring careful planning to avoid disruption for votersIn the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections voting was held in three phases October 28 November 3 and November 7 with results declared on November 10In 2015 the polls were spread over five phases between October 12 and November 5In 2010 elections were held in six phases and the first phase was held on October 21 and concluded on November 20In February 2005 Bihar witnessed a threephase election followed by another threephase election in October 2005The CECs visit signals that the announcement of poll dates is imminent likely in early OctoberWith Bihars political landscape already activeparties finalising alliances seatsharing formulas and campaign strategiesthis development is expected to further intensify the election atmosphere IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cec-to-visit-patna-as-speculation-on-bihar-assembly-poll-dates-grows-640055.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-condoles-demise-of-former-dgp-640057.html Srinagar Sep 22 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday condoled the death of Gulam Jeelani Pandit former director general of JampK police Gulam Jeelani Pandit passed away on Sunday He was 92 In a condolence message the Lieutenant Governor said Saddened to learn about the passing away of Shri Gulam Jeelani Pandit Ji former DGP of Jammu KashmirHe will always be remembered for his devotion to duty and service to the nation My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this hour of grief I pray for peace of the departed soulBorn on 22 February 1933 He was the 4th DGP of JampK and had assumed office on May 21 1987 The first DGP of JampK police was Peer Ghulam Hassan Shah who served from May 25 1982 to January 16 1985Jeelani Pandit was remembered by colleagues and wellwishers as a gentleman who earned respect across ranks during his distinguished career in the police serviceNalin Prabhat present DGP is the 17th head of the police force He along with all ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police have expressed deep sorrow over his demise The force collectively mourned the loss offering heartfelt condolences and prayers for strength to the bereaved family in this hour of griefIn their tribute police officers described Pandit as a leader who embodied honesty and humility throughout his tenure setting an example for generations of officers to followDuring his tenure as the DGP from May 21 1987 to December 20 1989 Pandit navigated the complexities of law enforcement in a region undergoing profound political and social upheavalNotably he was the last Kashmirorigin DGP until Kuldeep Khodas appointment as DGP after an 18year interval during which nonresidents led the forcePandit is survived by his wife a son and two daughters His funeral prayers were held at Jamalatta in downtown Srinagar IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-l-g-manoj-sinha-condoles-demise-of-former-dgp-640057.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-dgp-reviews-security-arrangements-for-navratri-640058.html Gandhinagar Sep 22 Gujarat Director General of Police DGP Vikas Sahay held a video conference with police commissioners district police chiefs and range IGs to review security arrangements across the state in view of Navratri which started on Monday The DGP directed officials to place special emphasis on four key areaslaw and order womens safety traffic management and police response and behaviourTo strengthen security 16 additional SRP State Reserve Police companies and two State Action Force units have been deployed Foot and vehicle patrolling will be intensified especially in sensitive and isolated areasFor womens safety She Teams will be stationed at garba venues and crowded spots in traditional dress to maintain discreet surveillance and prevent harassment Citizens can also seek immediate assistance through the Jan Rakshak 112 helplineRegarding traffic management police have been instructed to remain on high alert to avoid congestion during the festive rush with additional personnel assigned for smooth flow To ensure an effective response control rooms will be reinforced senior officers will remain present and quickresponse teams will be on standby for emergenciesDGP Sahay also underlined that police behaviour must inspire confidence ensuring that citizens feel safe while participating in latenight festivitiesMeanwhile Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Vibrant Navratri Mahotsav 2025 at GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad with a grand cultural showcase themed Aahwan Ma Aadyashakti featuring performances by over 1000 artists The inaugural ceremony was attended by Tourism and Culture Minister Mulubhai Bera Ministers Jagdish Vishwakarma and Kunwarjibhai Halpati Ahmedabad Mayor Pratibhaben Jain and other dignitariesExtending Navratri greetings the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis announcement of nextgen GST reforms on the first day of the festival would turn this years Navratri and Diwali into a celebration of both joy and savings He also urged people to embrace Atmanirbhar Bharat by choosing indigenous productsranging from attire and jewellery to cosmeticsfor festive celebrationsAhead of the inauguration Patel visited thematic exhibitions based on Nav Sankalp photo zones a kids city food courts and handicraft markets interacting with women from selfhelp groups He also opened a multimedia exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication on the theme of 11 Years of Good Governance IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-dgp-reviews-security-arrangements-for-navratri-640058.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dmk-parliamentary-party-to-meet-today-in-chennai-cm-stalin-to-address-640072.html Chennai Sep 23 The DMK will convene a crucial meeting of its Members of Parliament in Chennai on Tuesday with party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin chairing the session The meeting scheduled at the Murasoli Maran complex in Anna Arivalayam comes at a significant juncture as the party begins preparing its roadmap for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs have been directed to attend without fail as the party leadership seeks to ensure greater coordination and unity among its elected representativesSources indicated that the deliberations will focus on finetuning political messaging strengthening constituencylevel presence and aligning MPs work with the partys larger electoral strategyKey issues on the agenda include mobilising central and statelevel resources for Tamil Nadu highlighting the DMK governments achievements and addressing projects that require federal supportThe discussions are expected to explore how these issues can be translated into strong electoral talking points ahead of the Assembly polls The leadership is also likely to review ongoing welfare schemes infrastructure development and social initiatives ensuring that MPs play an active role in communicating their impact to the publicAnother priority will be reinforcing the DMKs position within the broader opposition bloc while keeping the focus firmly on statelevel political dynamics By bringing all MPs together the meeting aims to sharpen the partys campaign machinery and send a clear message that the DMK is entering election mode with an organised and cohesive strategyThis meeting serves as a precursor to the rigorous groundwork the party intends to undertake in the months leading up to the 2026 Assembly polls in the stateIt may be noted that with the advent of actor Vijays TVK and a revived BJP AIADMK ties the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are wide open The DMK is aiming to win a second consecutive term and in the changed circumstances the party and the INDIA bloc are facing a tough fight in the state The DMK leadership is not taking any chances and is galvanising all its armoury to gear up for the Assembly polls and the meeting of the MPs is part of this move IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dmk-parliamentary-party-to-meet-today-in-chennai-cm-stalin-to-address-640072.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sp-leader-azam-khan-to-walk-out-of-jail-after-23-months-sitapur-on-high-alert-640081.html Sitapur Uttar Pradesh Sep 23 Senior Samajwadi Party SP leader and former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan is set to be released from Sitapur jail on Tuesday after remaining behind bars for nearly 23 months Azam Khans release from Sitapur jail will be delayed by a few hours He was to be released at 800 am on Tuesday however he forgot to pay the fine of Rs 8000 in two casesHe must pay the fine in court afterwards he will be sent to Sitapur Jail for verification Only then will he be releasedAhead of his release prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been enforced in Sitapur city Police are making announcements through loudspeakers warning people against assembling near the jail premisesDespite the restrictions the number of SP workers leaders and supporters waiting outside the jail has grown Authorities have been dispersing the crowd and several vehicles in the area have been finedSitapur Circle Officer Vinayak Bhosle speaking to reporters said Everyone knows that the roads in the city are narrow and due to Navratri there is a lot of crowd on the streets No one is allowed to stand without reason here Section 144 is in force under which we are taking action The crowd is being removed from the roadsPreparations to welcome Azam Khan were also being made by SP district president Chhatrapal Singh YadavSpeaking to IANS he said We have come to welcome him He is our leader His arrival will strengthen the party even moreSP MLA Anil Kumar Verma who also reached Sitapur to welcome the senior leader added After a long time the legal proceedings have concluded We thank the court for thisAzam Khan was granted bail on September 18 by the Allahabad High Court in the Quality Bar land grab case The FIR in the matter was lodged at the Civil Lines police station in Rampur following which Khan moved the High Court seeking bailEarlier this month on September 10 the Allahabad High Court had also granted him bail in another case linked to the alleged forced eviction of residents from Rampurs Dungarpur colonyPrior to that Khan was acquitted by a special MPMLA court in a 17yearold case involving allegations of road blockade and damage to public propertyOver the years as many as 16 FIRs have been filed against Azam Khan covering a wide range of criminal charges IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sp-leader-azam-khan-to-walk-out-of-jail-after-23-months-sitapur-on-high-alert-640081.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/even-road-before-pm-modis-residence-pothole-ridden-claims-shivakumar-640085.html Bengaluru Sep 23 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio stirred a controversy by stating that even the road in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence in Delhi is riddled with potholes He made the remark while speaking to reporters on Tuesday about potholeridden roads in Bengaluru We are filling all potholes It is raining and every day nearly a thousand potholes are being filled in the city I had gone to Delhi and travelled around the city The media should see how the roads there are also filled with potholes including the road in front of the Prime Ministers residence Shivakumar saidI have been telling the big IT companies that this is common across the whole country The situation is not confined to Karnataka and the media should not portray it as if potholes exist only here If goodquality roads had been built during the BJPs tenure why would potholes appear on them he questionedThey failed to do it back then and now it seems elections are approaching Let them say what they want to we will continue with our duties he addedShivakumar further said I am leaving for Bihar Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and I will attend the extended Congress Working Committee meeting on Wednesday The meeting has been convened by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi We will return on the same flight after the meetingEarlier while facing criticism over IT companies leaving Bengaluru due to its poor road infrastructure Shivakumar had said No one can threaten or blackmail the government I will not stop anyone from leavingThe BJP had announced that the party would stage a onehour roadblock in all Assembly constituencies across Karnataka including Bengaluru on September 24 in protest against the states poor road infrastructureUnion Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy responding to the condition of poor road infrastructure leading to the shifting of IT companies from the city stated The proud city of Bengaluru built by Nadaprabhu Kempegowda has suffered a severe blow to its reputation It is tragic that Bengaluru is now gaining infamy as the City of PotholesHe slammed Industries are losing faith in Karnataka and migrating to neighbouring states Those states have been waiting for this very moment offering one concession after another to attract them This shameless government cannot even understand the gravity of the situation its senses have gone numbTo the industries my only appeal is this do not leave Bengaluru This city carries a great legacy and rich heritage We will teach this thickskinned government a lesson We the people of Karnataka stand firmly with you Remove the thought of leaving from your minds together we will rebuild Bengaluru the Union Minister said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/even-road-before-pm-modis-residence-pothole-ridden-claims-shivakumar-640085.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kavitha-asks-telangana-government-to-reveal-details-of-caste-survey-640089.html Hyderabad Sep 23 Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha on Tuesday demanded that the Congress government in Telangana disclose caste census details for every gram panchayat before announcing the dates for the local body elections Kavitha accused the government of conspiring to finalise reservations for Backward Classes BCs without revealing the details of the caste census surveyIn a post on X she said that Congress is attempting to finalise reservations in places that are considered favourable to them The government must prove its sincerity by disclosing the details of the caste census survey before announcing the dates for local body elections she saidIf they hurriedly conduct elections to gain political advantage it would be an injustice to the BCs The caste census details should be disclosed for each gram panchayat said KavithaTelangana Jagruthi has been working with sincerity from the beginning to increase BC reservations It will continue the struggle until the reservation for BCs is enhanced she addedKavitha who resigned from Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS early this month after party president and her father K Chandrasekhar Rao KCR suspended her from the party for antiparty activities is scheduled to visit Mancherial district later in the day to participate in Bathukamma celebrationsOn Monday she participated in Bathukamma celebrations at Telangana Jagruthi office in HyderabadEver since launching Telangana Jagruthi to give a cultural push to the movement for a separate Telangana State Kavitha has been actively participating in BathukammaBathukamma Telanganas state festival commenced on Sunday Considered a symbol of Telangana culture it is celebrated with enthusiasm by women for nine daysNature is worshipped during the festival Women and girls sing and dance around specially arranged flowers At the end of the festival they immerse the specially arranged flowers called Bathukamma in local pondsEver since the formation of Telangana State in 2014 Bathukamma is celebrated as the state festival IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kavitha-asks-telangana-government-to-reveal-details-of-caste-survey-640089.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sitharaman-to-visit-jaipur-on-september-27-for-next-gen-gst-campaign-640095.html Jaipur Sep 23 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Jaipur on September 27 as part of the BJPs nationwide Next Gen GST campaign During her visit Sitharaman will interact with professionals including chartered accountants company secretaries and doctors to explain the benefits of the revised GST slabs which the Centre says will reduce inflation and boost growthMeanwhile party officials confirmed to IANS that though Sitharamans official minutetominute programme is yet to be released however her visit to Jaipur on September 27 is confirmedIt needs to be mentioned here that the changes made by the Central Government to the Goods and Services Tax GST slabs came into effect across the country from Monday onwardsThe government has claimed that the move will help reduce inflation increase purchasing power and accelerate the growth rateTo spread awareness the BJP has launched the Next gen GST reforms campaign nationwideAs part of the campaign Sitharaman will visit Jaipur on September 27 where she will interact with professionals on the issueThe Central Governments focus is to promote the revised GST structure widely so that the public can benefit while the party also positions the decision as a key electoral messageAt the state level Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the GST Bachat Utsav on Monday which will be celebrated across RajasthanIn Jaipur he visited Thadi Market Mansarovar where he interacted with traders and appealed to them to pass on the benefits of reduced GST rates to consumersHe said that this move would boost market demand benefiting businesses and the public alikeDuring his visit the CM pasted GST Bachat Utsav stickers on shops and showrooms and encouraged citizens to adopt Swadeshi domestic productsHe was accompanied by Urban Development and Housing Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra who also appealed to the people to prefer indigenous goodsMeanwhile Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari led a march in Sanganer market starting from the city bus stand and up to Malpura Gate Traders and the public welcomed him with drums and trumpetsTiwari said that Prime Minister Modis decision on GST reforms was aimed at strengthening public welfare and is being celebrated nationwide as a festivalHe was joined by Jaipur Mayor Somya Gurjar Bagru MLA Kailash Verma Sanganer Trade Union leaders and local residentsOn Sunday the Chief Minister also held a video conference with ministers and MLAs directing them to actively promote the GST Bachat Utsav in their constituenciesHe instructed public representatives to visit local markets interact with traders and spread awareness about how the GST cut benefits consumers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sitharaman-to-visit-jaipur-on-september-27-for-next-gen-gst-campaign-640095.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-fuel-scam-row-bjp-mp-blames-bettiah-mayor-for-corruption-640098.html Patna Sep 23 A political storm erupted in Bihar after Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor accused BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal of involvement in alleged corruption linked to irregularities in a municipal petrol pump Responding to the charges Jaiswal issued a detailed clarification on Facebook claiming that Bettiah Mayor Garima Devi Sikaria is responsible for the alleged diesel theft not himJaiswal questioned the mayors silence writing Is Garima Devi Sikaria herself the culprit of the diesel theft she discussed with Prashant KishorThe Lok Sabha member alleged that despite his earlier demand for a special Municipal Corporation meeting to present all documents related to the alleged scam the mayor deliberately avoided including the diesel theft investigation in the meetings agendaHe further claimed that after filling diesel municipal vehicles were routinely taken to Ward Councillor Rohit Sikarias warehouse at BIADA where fuel was siphoned off and sold before the vehicles were returned to the parking lotIs this the reason why the Bettiah Mayor does not want to make public this diesel theft all evidence of which is available to the Empowered Committee Jaiswal askedJaiswal also alleged that two municipal staffers Zullum Sah and Tabrez were issuing diesel coupons and continuing illegal activities despite earlier recommendations for their removalTo ensure accountability Jaiswal announced he will meet Bihar Minister Jivesh Kumar to demand the formation of a Special Investigation Team SITI will personally meet the minister and seek an SIT probe into all works carried out in the wards of Empowered Committee members over the past two years with the entire investigation videotaped he saidThe controversy comes as Prashant Kishor intensifies his Jan Suraaj Yatra making corruption a key political issue ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsPrashant Kishor also levelled serious corruption allegations against Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary state Health Minister Mangal Pandey and Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary However none of them except Sanjay Jaiswal has given clarifications so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bihar-fuel-scam-row-bjp-mp-blames-bettiah-mayor-for-corruption-640098.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sp-leader-azam-khan-released-from-jail-after-23-months-640101.html Sitapur Uttar Pradesh Sep 23 Senior Samajwadi Party SP leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail on Tuesday after remaining behind bars for nearly 23 months Azam Khans release from Sitapur jail was earlier delayed by a few hours He was to be released at 800 am on Tuesday however he forgot to pay the fine of Rs 8000 in two casesHis lawyer Sadnam Singh paid the fine in court after which the verification was carried out Following this he was releasedSpeaking to reporters Sadnam said The fine imposed on Azam Khan has now been cleared I took the receipt of the fine inside and met the jailerIn view of his release prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been enforced in Sitapur city Police are making announcements through loudspeakers warning people against assembling near the jail premisesDespite the restrictions the number of SP workers leaders and supporters waiting outside the jail has grown Authorities have been dispersing the crowd and several vehicles in the area have been finedSitapur Circle Officer Vinayak Bhosle speaking to reporters said Everyone knows that the roads in the city are narrow and due to Navratri there is a lot of crowd on the streets No one is allowed to stand without reason here Section 144 is in force under which we are taking action The crowd is being removed from the roadsPreparations to welcome Azam Khan were also being made by SP district president Chhatrapal Singh YadavSpeaking to IANS he said We have come to welcome him He is our leader His arrival will strengthen the party even moreSP MLA Anil Kumar Verma who also reached Sitapur to welcome the senior leader added After a long time the legal proceedings have concluded We thank the court for thisAzam Khan was granted bail on September 18 by the Allahabad High Court in the Quality Bar land grab case The FIR in the matter was lodged at the Civil Lines police station in Rampur following which Khan moved the High Court seeking bailOn September 10 the Allahabad High Court had also granted him bail in another case linked to the alleged forced eviction of residents from Rampurs Dungarpur colonyPrior to that Khan was acquitted by a special MPMLA court in a 17yearold case involving allegations of road blockade and damage to public propertyOver the years as many as 16 FIRs have been filed against Azam Khan covering a wide range of criminal charges IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sp-leader-azam-khan-released-from-jail-after-23-months-640101.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-witnessing-revolution-in-public-healthcare-pm-modi-on-7-years-of-ayushman-bharat-640115.html New Delhi Sep 23 As Ayushman Bharat marks seven years since its launch Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted that India is experiencing a revolution in public healthcare He added that the initiative anticipated future needs and aimed to provide highquality and affordable healthcare for the people PM Modi took to his social media platform X and said Today we mark 7YearsOfAyushmanBharat This was an initiative that anticipated the needs of the future and focussed on ensuring top quality as well as affordable healthcare for people Thanks to it India is witnessing a revolution in public healthcare It has ensured financial protection and dignity India has shown how scale compassion and technology can further human empowermentPM Modi also shared a thread of posts from MyGovIndia highlighting the outcomes of the schemeTrue leadership in governance lies in anticipating the needs of tomorrow As we mark 7 years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ABPMJAY India celebrates a healthcare revolution that has redefined delivery ensuring financial protection universal access and dignity in care for 55 crore citizens It is a programme creating the blueprint for how visionary policy can rewrite the destiny of public health the post addedAyushman Bharat the worlds largest health assurance scheme has broken barriers to make universal health coverage a reality Till now over 55 crore citizens have been coveredCashless treatment is provided at the point of care with no outofpocket burden So far over 42 crore Ayushman Cards have been issued empowering families with accessible healthcareA promise that protects generations Government health expenditure rose from 29 per cent to 48 per cent outofpocket costs dropped from 63 per cent to 39 per cent millions of families were saved from financial ruin due to illness and universal health coverage now extends to citizens aged over 70 years the post readsOver 81 lakh Vay Vandana Cards have been issued 45 per cent of them to women And treatments worth Rs 496 crore have already been availedImagine a system where illness is stopped before it starts 55 crore screenings for hypertension 48 crore screenings for diabetes at Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs said MyGovIndia postDialysis and major surgeries are now affordable for lowincome families says the government adding that families saved Rs 1000015000 per dialysis session with a 90 per cent rise in access to cancer treatmentUnder the scheme which focuses on diagnostics to wellness free tests were made available at Sub Centres and PHCs Primary Health Centres over 57 crore sessions of yoga and meditation were held and nearly 18 lakh Aarogya Mandirs were established bringing healthcare homeAyushman Bharat links 4 lakh healthcare facilities nearly 7 lakh professionals and 72 crore health records Till now 81 crore ABHA IDs and 41 crore teleconsultations ensuring care anytime anywhere says the MyGovIndia postPMJAY provides highcost care and stability for vulnerable families Till now six crore Indians are protected from poverty every yearThe Economic Survey 202425 highlights the impact of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana AB PMJAY in reducing OutofPocket Expenditure OOPE through increased social security and primary health spending with recorded savings of over Rs 125 lakh croreThe report also states that governmentsupported insurance schemes like AB PMJAY Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana RSBY and statespecific programs contribute 263 per cent to healthcare financing The rise in government health spending has significantly reduced financial hardship for householdsBetween Fiscal Year 2015 and Fiscal Year 2022 Government Health Expenditure GHE increased from 290 per cent to 480 per cent while OOPE declined from 626 per cent to 394 per centAs of March 24 more than 369 crore Ayushman Cards have been created under the scheme IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-witnessing-revolution-in-public-healthcare-pm-modi-on-7-years-of-ayushman-bharat-640115.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/allow-vijay-to-hold-political-campaign-freely-tncc-chief-urges-dmk-govt-640116.html Chennai Sep 23 Tamil Nadu Congress Committee TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday appealed to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK government not to impose curbs on actorturnedpolitician Vijays political activities stressing that he should be permitted to campaign freely across the state Speaking to reporters at Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram district after taking part in a signature campaign against the Election Commission of India Selvaperunthagai said that issuing prohibitory orders or preventing Vijay from holding meetings was undemocraticThis is a democratic country Anyone can start a political party and campaign anywhere The government should not hinder his activities Let people hear what he says and respond accordingly he remarkedThe TNCC chief also clarified that Vijay had not targeted the Congress in his speeches Congress is not in power at the Centre or in Tamil Nadu There is nothing for him to criticise us about and that is why he has not spoken against us he saidTurning to the Centres recent reduction in Goods and Services Tax GST rates Selvaperunthagai dismissed it as a deceptive moveHe argued that the cut had not benefited the common people as household savings were shrinking Global economists are warning that the Indian economy will face tougher days ahead It is against this backdrop that the GST rate has been reduced The claim that it helps the people is misleading he addedOn political alliances the Congress leader ridiculed the partnership between the AIADMK and the BJP describing it as an unnatural combine rejected by the electorateNo matter how many times they declare unity the people have already refused to accept this alliance It lacks credibility and public support he saidSelvaperunthagais remarks assume significance at a time when Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK is intensifying its statewide outreachThe TNCCs call for unhindered campaigning is also seen as an attempt to underscore the Congress stand on political freedoms while simultaneously distancing itself from both the DMK governments restrictions and the AIADMKBJP combine IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/allow-vijay-to-hold-political-campaign-freely-tncc-chief-urges-dmk-govt-640116.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-asks-people-to-join-the-swachhata-hi-seva-campaign-640118.html New Delhi Sep 23 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon citizens across the country to actively participate in the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign describing it as an inspiring initiative that reflects the spirit of collective responsibility and national pridenbspIn a message shared on X today the Prime Minister stated This cleanliness initiative is very encouraging I urge more people to join this campaign and make it a successnbspThe Prime Ministers call for mass support for the cleanliness initiative came on a day when several BJP leaders in Delhi hit the street wielding brooms to clean public spacesThe Delhi BJP leaders launched cleanliness drives around flyovers at 71 locations as part of the Delhi governments Seva Pakhwada a 15day campaign to celebrate the PMs birthday on September 17 by social service and public welfare campaigns till October 2nbspDelhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva along with BJP workers local Public Works Department and Municipal Corporation employees symbolically launched a cleanliness drive at Rose Garden the bus stop under the ITO flyover and its surrounding areasMunicipal Councillor Ramkishore Sharma and Northeast District BJP President UK Chaudhary also joined the campaignnbspSachdeva said Making Delhi beautiful requires sustained efforts and oneday campaigns are not enough Cleanliness has to be a part of behaviour and all citizens need to join hands for the effortnbspAt another point the bus stop under the SafdarjungSarojini Nagar flyover and its surroundings Delhi BJP media chief Praveen Shankar Kapoor South Delhi district president Maya Bisht Municipal Councillor Arun Bhati and other BJP workers symbolically launched the cleanliness drive along with local workers of the Public Works Department and the Municipal CorporationDelhi BJPs Organisation General Secretary along with BJP workers local Public Works Department and Municipal Corporation employees symbolically launched a cleanliness drive at Rajghat the Rajghat bus stop and the surrounding areasnbspPawan Rana was joined by Municipal Councillor Sandeep Kapoor and State Spokesperson Yasir Jilani https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-asks-people-to-join-the-swachhata-hi-seva-campaign-640118.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-cabinet-recommends-convening-assembly-session-from-october-13-640120.html Srinagar Sep 23 The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet on Tuesday recommended to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to convene the Legislative Assembly for its autumn session on October 13 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired the cabinet meeting here and all the ministers attended itSources said some important decisions were taken during the meeting The cabinet recommended to the Lieutenant Governor that the Assembly be convened on October 13In its last session three resolutions in the Assembly on statehood lapsed due to disruptions caused by the National Conference following the rejection of an adjournment motion brought by its legislators on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025The issue of reservations also surfaced repeatedly during discussions in the last Assembly sessionDuring its meeting on Tuesday the cabinet recommended to the LG that the Assembly session be held Since the last sitting of the previous session was held on April 29 given the rule that no more than six months should pass between sessions the next session must be held by October 28The issues of statehood and reservation are expected to dominate proceedings in the Assembly when it meets on October 13 The session is likely to be brief and may last for only seven days from October 13 to October 20The Jammu amp Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 says there must not be a gap longer than six months between the last sitting of one session and the first sitting of the nextThe Lieutenant Governor shall from time to time summon the Legislative Assembly to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session says the ActJampK Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo who is the ex officio secretary of the cabinet also attended the meetingThe chief secretary provides secretarial assistance to the cabinet facilitates interministerial coordination and helps ensure the implementation of decisions by acting as a policy coordination centre IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-cabinet-recommends-convening-assembly-session-from-october-13-640120.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-govts-helicopter-service-plan-to-boost-tourism-connectivity-640121.html Bhopal Sep 23 In a major push to enhance tourism and regional connectivity the Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled a helicopter service plan covering three strategic sectors across the state The initiative designed under a PublicPrivate Partnership PPP model aims to link key cultural religious and commercial destinations through air travel making Madhya Pradesh one of the first states in India to adopt such a comprehensive aviationbased tourism strategy Kailash Vijayvargiya state urban development minister and government spokesperson said here on Tuesday after a cabinet meetingThe first sector includes Indore Ujjain Omkareshwar Mandu Maheshwar Gandhi Sagar Mandsaur Neemuch Hanuman Khandwa Banpur Barwani Rajpur Ratlam Jharsuguda Nalkhara and Bhopal These locations are known for their historical significance and scenic beauty and the helicopter service is expected to make them more accessible to domestic and international touristsThe second sector connects Bhopal with destinations such as Pachmarhi Tamia Chhindwara Sanchi Datia Damoh Gwalior Shivpuri Kucha Ochha Guna Rajgarh Sagarput Vaikunth and Timgarh This route is designed to support heritage tourism and pilgrimage circuits with Bhopal and Indore serving as central hubs said the ministerThe third sector focuses on eastern and central Madhya Pradesh linking Jabalpur Kanha National Park Chitrapur Sarasi Parsali Mehar Satna Panna Khajuraho Patti Rewa Sindori Amarkantak Sini Seedi Manda Pech Dandori and again Bhopal and Indore This route is expected to attract ecotourists and wildlife enthusiasts especially with Kanha and Panna being prominent tiger reserves the ministers saidIndore featured prominently across all three sectors is being positioned as the aviation and commercial hub of Central IndiaWith existing helicopter services already operating in the city the expansion is expected to catalyse both tourism and business travelOfficials believe that improved air connectivity will not only reduce travel time but also stimulate economic activity in remote and underserved regionsThe helicopter tourism plan is part of a broader vision to integrate aviation into the states development strategy By leveraging the PPP model the government aims to ensure affordability operational efficiency and private sector innovationAs the rollout begins stakeholders anticipate a surge in tourist footfall and commercial engagement across Madhya Pradeshs diverse landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-govts-helicopter-service-plan-to-boost-tourism-connectivity-640121.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mamata-banerjee-blames-private-power-distribution-utility-for-7-electrocution-deaths-640123.html Kolkata Sep 23 IANS West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday blamed the private power generationcumdistribution utility CESC Ltd for the seven electrocution deaths in KolkatanbspnbspThe deaths occurred due to the exposed electrical wires submerged in accumulated floodwater in pockets of the city during the nightlong rainsnbspCESC should take responsibility for such deaths They should immediately deploy their people on an emergency basis to prevent recurrence of similar tragedies the Chief Minister told a section of the media giving her reactions on the electrocution deathsBesides power generation the Sanjiv Goenkaowned CESC is responsible for power distribution in Kolkata and the adjacent district of Howrah and for these two districts the entity enjoys a total distribution monopolynbspLaunching a scathing attack against the private power generationcumdistribution utility the Chief Minister said that it was unfortunate that CESC would reap profit from West Bengal and engage in infrastructure modernisation activities in Rajasthan She also said that despite her repeated reminders the CESC management did not concentrate on modernisation activities in West BengalShe also said that it is the moral responsibility of the CESC management to provide jobs to at least one member from the families of each of the victims of electrocution deaths However at the time the report was filed there was no reaction from the CESC management on the Chief Ministers comments on the matternbspSpeaking on the occasion the Chief Minister also urged the people of Kolkata and adjacent areas to avoid coming out of their houses as far as possible during the day I request the private companies not to deduct leaves of those employees who would not be able to attend the office on Tuesday I request them to look into the matter from the humanitarian angle the Chief Minister saidMeanwhile in view of the weather conditions and the forecasts of continuing heavy showers for the next few days the state school education department has decided to advance the festival holidays by two days from WednesdaynbspConsidering the heavy rainfall last night and due to the forecast of inclement weather for the next two days it has been decided by the competent authority that all the GovernmentGovernment AidedSponsored Primary Upper Primary Secondary Higher Secondary Educational Institutions in the state except Hill area will remain closed on 2492025 and 2592025 a notification issued by the state education department read https://dailyworld.in/politics/mamata-banerjee-blames-private-power-distribution-utility-for-7-electrocution-deaths-640123.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-creates-354-senior-resident-doctors-posts-in-key-govt-hospitals-640125.html Bhopal Sep 23 In a significant move to address the shortage of medical faculty across government institutions the Madhya Pradesh government has approved the creation of 354 senior resident doctor posts in key hospitals of cities including Bhopal Gwalior and Jabalpur The decision is expected to bolster both healthcare delivery and medical education in the state Until now government hospitals in Madhya Pradesh lacked designated posts for resident doctors a critical requirement for medical professionals aspiring to become faculty members in medical collegesAs per current norms doctors must complete a oneyear residency to qualify for teaching roles in medical collegesThe absence of such opportunities had led to a bottleneck in faculty development despite the growing number of medical colleges in the stateThis is a significant decision said Kailash Vijayvargia urban development minister and government spokesperson after the cabinet meeting on TuesdayHe further said Without senior resident positions doctors were unable to acquire the necessary practical experience which in turn affected the formation of qualified facultyThe newly sanctioned posts will allow hospitals to absorb senior resident doctors creating a surplus of trained professionals who can transition into academic roles This move is expected to ease the faculty crunch and improve the quality of medical education the minister further saidOfficials believe the initiative will have a cascading effect hospitals will benefit from additional handson care while medical colleges will gain access to experienced educatorsThe dual role of resident doctors providing services and teaching will enhance both patient care and academic rigourWith the healthcare sector expanding rapidly and new medical colleges being established across the state the demand for qualified faculty has never been higher The governments decision to institutionalise senior residency is seen as a strategic step toward longterm capacity building Initially the posts will be distributed across major government hospitals in Bhopal Gwalior and Jabalpur with implementation expected to begin shortly All medical colleges which are in the offing will also benefit from the resident doctors IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-creates-354-senior-resident-doctors-posts-in-key-govt-hospitals-640125.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-hails-gst-reforms-as-festival-of-savings-cites-record-car-sales-relief-in-medicine-prices-640132.html New Delhi Sep 23 IANS BJP spokesperson and Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra on Tuesday said the first day September 22 of the new GST reforms witnessed unprecedented enthusiasm among consumers describing the rollout as a bonanza coinciding with the beginning of NavratranbspAddressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters Patra said the reforms had triggered recordbreaking sales across the automobile sector alongside substantial savings for ordinary households on essential goods and medicinesMaruti Suzuki a leading name in the sector has broken its 35year record today Hyundai showrooms also witnessed their highest sales in five years On the very first day itself Maruti delivered 25000 cars Patra saidnbspHe added that dealerships across the country remained open till midnight to complete deliveries with over 80000 inquiries registered and bookings touching 75000nbspTata Motors received 25000 inquiries and delivered 10000 cars on the first day itself Whether it is Mahindra or others customer enthusiasm has been like a festival he remarkedPatra also highlighted relief in the health sector noting that prices of critical medicines had dropped following the GST rate rationalisationnbspOn the first day patients buying medicines for blood pressure and diabetes saved Rs 300500 Cancer patients too have benefited along with those needing medicines for throat infections fever and other common ailments he saidnbspHe added that the reforms had reduced costs not just for medicines and health insurance but also for footwear garments and electronic items offering wideranging relief to the common manYesterday BJP and NDA ministers visited markets across the country to interact with shopkeepers and customers The feedback was overwhelming People said this is truly a festival of savings Patra said stressing that the reforms will strengthen purchasing power and boost consumer confidencenbspCalling the timing of the reforms auspicious Patra said That this comes on the very first day of Navratra is a blessing It is like a festival for every household https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-hails-gst-reforms-as-festival-of-savings-cites-record-car-sales-relief-in-medicine-prices-640132.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikhs-for-justice-in-the-crosshairs-agencies-target-khalistans-most-dangerous-arm-640133.html New Delhi Sep 23 IANS The arrest of Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Canada is a clear indicator that the agencies have begun their crackdown against the Sikhs for Justice SFJ Gosal is the main coordinator for the proscribed SFJ in Canada and was responsible for holding several referendums that sought support for a separate Khalistan nation carved out of PunjabnbspThe Indian agencies have been sharing Intelligence on a regular basis with their counterparts in Canada While information about outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International is being shared this time the focus is largely on the SFJIndian officials have warned that the SFJ unlike the Babbar Khalsa International may not be carrying out an armed struggle but the fact is that the outfit that is led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is far more dangerousnbspThe SFJ runs the propaganda wing of the Khalistan movement and it is dangerous since it manages to create a perception that their struggle is genuine Moreover the SFJ has a wide reach on social media and it has used it to its best ability to spread false propaganda against IndianbspIn fact most of the campaigns have been around the creation of a Khalistan nation It has repeatedly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called for his assassination as well The SFJ was also trying to infiltrate the farmers protests in India with the intention of radicalising the Sikh people and urging them to raise arms against the Indian governmentIn several conversations that the agencies of India and Canada have had both nations have acknowledged the danger posed by the SFJ In Canada it has now ramped up efforts to radicalise the Sikh population although only a small minority have been swayed However officials of both nations agree that even if the number of those radicalised may be smaller these people are enough to disrupt peace and spread their propagandanbspIndia has raised concerns with Ottawa that the Khalistanis are using Canada as a launch pad to strike in India There are multiple dossiers shared which clearly prove the role of the SFJ in coordinating with other terror groups and gangsters to carry out targeted killings and terror attacks in India However what has worried the Canadian agencies is that there is a good chance that the violence may spill out on the streets of their countryThe SFJ has been making false claims that it has the backing of the Canadian establishment Following the arrest of Gosal the SFJ confirmed the development It however falsely claimed that the arrest of Gosal in connection with a firearms case is in fact a case about the Canadian governments duty to protect the life of a Canadian citizen The SFJ said that action was taken to protect him from the imminent and grave threat to his life from the Indian governmentnbspThe SFJ once brought out the issue relating to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar a Babbar Khalsa International operative It said that the threat continues against campaigners for the socalled Khalistan referendum that Nijjar ledAll these claims made by the SFJ are entirely false Gosal was charged by the Canadian authorities after the violent attack on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton on November 3 2024nbspIndia has on several occasions pointed out that if Canada did not act it would soon become detrimental to them Following a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his counterpart Nathalie G Drouin in New Delhi on September 18 the latter said We discussed our respective security concerns and committed to noninterference including refraining from transnational repression We also agreed on the importance of reciprocal exchange of information and mutual responsiveness https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikhs-for-justice-in-the-crosshairs-agencies-target-khalistans-most-dangerous-arm-640133.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/edappadi-palaniswami-shows-strength-in-sengottaiyans-turf-gobichettipalayam-ahead-of-2026-assembly-polls-640135.html Chennai Sep 23 AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami made a powerful show of strength in Gobichettipalayam on Tuesday drawing thousands of supporters to his campaign in the stronghold of rebel MLA KA Sengottaiyan The massive turnout came as Edappadi K Palaniswami pressed ahead with his Makkalai Kaappom Tamizhagathai Meetpom tour positioning the AIADMKBJP alliance for the 2026 Assembly electionsThis was Edappadi K Palaniswamis first visit to the constituency since rebel MLA KA Sengottaiyan was stripped of his organisational posts after openly challenging the leadership earlier this monthAppealing for unity in the AIADMK Sengottaiyan had said Those who need to understand must understand To achieve success in the 2026 Assembly election all of us must come together and work with a collective spiritHis statements earlier this month had triggered a strong reaction from the party leadershipBy removing the veteran leader from all party posts for urging for the return of all leaders back to the AIADMK fold Edappadi K Palaniswami signalled his firm grip on the party even in western Tamil Nadu where Sengottaiyan had long held swayDuring his earlier campaign launch in July at Mettupalayam Sengottaiyan had distanced himself by not organising a reception underscoring the internal rift in the AIADMKHowever Tuesdays event flipped the script with over 2000 cadre gathering at the bus stand to greet Edappadi K Palaniswami led by former Minister KC Karuppannan Perundurai MLA S Jayakumar and new district secretary AK SelvarajIn a move that did not surprise anyone Sengottaiyan stayed away reportedly remaining in ChennaiEdappadi K Palaniswami later proceeded to Sathyamangalam where Bhavanisagar MLA A Bannari joined him before moving on to the NilgirisThe Gobichettipalayam reception was viewed by AIADMK insiders as both a rebuttal to internal dissent and a signal to the ruling DMKWith the AIADMKBJP alliance preparing to challenge Chief Minister MK Stalins government in 2026 Edappadi K Palaniswamis campaign is being framed as a consolidation of the Opposition front projecting him as the undisputed leader of the combine IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/edappadi-palaniswami-shows-strength-in-sengottaiyans-turf-gobichettipalayam-ahead-of-2026-assembly-polls-640135.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-inaugurates-startup-conclave-in-gujarat-over-170-showcase-innovations-640144.html Gandhinagar Sep 23 IANS Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the 2day Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir bringing founders investors and policymakers from across India together for a wideranging showcase and policy dialoguenbspAccompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Higher Education Minister Rushikesh Patel HM Shah described the countrys youth as moving from jobseekers to jobcreators and urged investors to back earlystage venturesnbspHe said startups have provided employment to roughly 179 million people and noted that 48 per cent of new startups are founded by women statistics he cited to underline the sectors growing social and economic footprintThe Startup Conclave is a platform to convert Indias knowledge and innovation into jobs and businesses HM Shah said calling on investors to help new startups grow and predicting a future where startups will in turn make investors bignbspOrganisers said more than 170 startups are exhibiting over the two days presenting products and services across sectors including technology healthcare agritech fintech and green energy The event features an exhibition of prototypes and demonstrations a roundtable conference that brings founders into direct dialogue with industry experts and seven themed sessions focused on scaling innovation financing models and universityindustry linkagesCM Bhupendra Patel welcomed the conclave as an opportunity to reinforce Gujarats position as an entrepreneurial hub while Higher Education Minister Rushikesh Patel highlighted the role of universities and research institutions in mentoring earlystage companies and translating academic research into commercial venturesnbspParticipants said the conclave offered muchneeded visibility and networking opportunities but flagged persistent challenges Access to earlystage capital and pilot customers remains a bottleneck for many founders one exhibitor saidInvestors in attendance reiterated the need for clearer pathways for pilot procurement and sectorspecific incubation particularly for climate and health tech startups A roundtable discussion held on the sidelines examined practical steps to strengthen the ecosystem including improvements to beneficiary registries blended finance mechanisms for climate tech and incentives to encourage institutional procurement from startupsOrganisers said the conclave aims to generate actionable policy recommendations for both state and central governments and to launch a matchmaking platform to connect startups with investors and procurement opportunitiesAs the twoday programme continues the conclaves impact will be measured by its ability to move beyond rhetoric to secure followthrough concrete investor commitments pilot projects with government partners and policy changes that ease the route from prototype to scale For many founders on the floor the immediate hope is simple convert exposure into funding customers and contracts that sustain young ventures beyond proof of concept https://dailyworld.in/politics/amit-shah-inaugurates-startup-conclave-in-gujarat-over-170-showcase-innovations-640144.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikhs-for-justice-in-the-crosshairs-agencies-target-khalistans-most-dangerous-arm-640147.html New Delhi Sep 23 The arrest of Inderjeet Singh Gosal in Canada is a clear indicator that the agencies have begun their crackdown against the Sikhs for Justice SFJ Gosal is the main coordinator for the proscribed SFJ in Canada and was responsible for holding several referendums that sought support for a separate Khalistan nation carved out of Punjab The Indian agencies have been sharing Intelligence on a regular basis with their counterparts in Canada While information about outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International is being shared this time the focus is largely on the SFJIndian officials have warned that the SFJ unlike the Babbar Khalsa International may not be carrying out an armed struggle but the fact is that the outfit that is led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is far more dangerousThe SFJ runs the propaganda wing of the Khalistan movement and it is dangerous since it manages to create a perception that their struggle is genuine Moreover the SFJ has a wide reach on social media and it has used it to its best ability to spread false propaganda against IndiaIn fact most of the campaigns have been around the creation of a Khalistan nation It has repeatedly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called for his assassination as well The SFJ was also trying to infiltrate the farmers protests in India with the intention of radicalising the Sikh people and urging them to raise arms against the Indian governmentIn several conversations that the agencies of India and Canada have had both nations have acknowledged the danger posed by the SFJ In Canada it has now ramped up efforts to radicalise the Sikh population although only a small minority have been swayed However officials of both nations agree that even if the number of those radicalised may be smaller these people are enough to disrupt peace and spread their propagandaIndia has raised concerns with Ottawa that the Khalistanis are using Canada as a launch pad to strike in India There are multiple dossiers shared which clearly prove the role of the SFJ in coordinating with other terror groups and gangsters to carry out targeted killings and terror attacks in India However what has worried the Canadian agencies is that there is a good chance that the violence may spill out on the streets of their countryThe SFJ has been making false claims that it has the backing of the Canadian establishment Following the arrest of Gosal the SFJ confirmed the development It however falsely claimed that the arrest of Gosal in connection with a firearms case is in fact a case about the Canadian governments duty to protect the life of a Canadian citizen The SFJ said that action was taken to protect him from the imminent and grave threat to his life from the Indian governmentThe SFJ once brought out the issue relating to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar a Babbar Khalsa International operative It said that the threat continues against campaigners for the socalled Khalistan referendum that Nijjar ledAll these claims made by the SFJ are entirely false Gosal was charged by the Canadian authorities after the violent attack on the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton on November 3 2024India has on several occasions pointed out that if Canada did not act it would soon become detrimental to them Following a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his counterpart Nathalie G Drouin in New Delhi on September 18 the latter said We discussed our respective security concerns and committed to noninterference including refraining from transnational repression We also agreed on the importance of reciprocal exchange of information and mutual responsiveness IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sikhs-for-justice-in-the-crosshairs-agencies-target-khalistans-most-dangerous-arm-640147.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-fishermen-stage-protest-over-sea-pollution-by-industrial-units-640148.html Amaravati Sep 23 Fishermen in Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada district hit the roads on Tuesday to protest over pollution of the sea by the industrial units in the coastal area The fishermen and their family members blocked the road in Uppada in U Kothapalli mandal Holding placards and raising slogans they registered their protest and demanded the shifting of the polluting unitsTension gripped Uppada as the protestors blocked the road from both sides bringing the traffic to a haltThe Police and Revenue Departments had not given permission for the protest but fishermen went ahead with the road blockade The attempts by police to pacify the protestors and make them lift the blockade went in vainThe fishermen alleged that the release of chemicals on the seashore by pharma companies is having an impact on marine life affecting their livelihoodThey demanded that the authorities take action against polluting industrial units in the coastal areaThe fishermen also demanded compensation for every family in the Uppada coastal areaA large number of fishermen from Uppada and adjoining villages participated in the protest They made it clear that the protest will continue till a clearcut assurance from the authoritiesThey said the authorities should take immediate action to check sea pollution by the industries near the coastWomen were carrying placards demanding government act immediately to stop pollutionThe fishermen had also staged a huge protest on the issue in March last year The protest had turned violent when fishermen of Konapapapeta set a couple of fishing boats on fireFishermen of four villages had launched the protest against the pipeline laid by a pharma company in the sea They alleged that the company has been releasing chemicals into the sea which is resulting in the death of fishThe villagers dependent on fishing for a living have been complaining of losing income The fishermen said they have submitted a representation to the district administration several times but in vain IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-fishermen-stage-protest-over-sea-pollution-by-industrial-units-640148.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-urges-commission-to-remove-christian-tag-for-castes-warns-of-consequences-640149.html Bengaluru Sep 23 A Karnataka BJP delegation met Backward Classes Commission Chairman Madhusudan R Naik on Tuesday and demanded the removal of the Christian tag assigned to Hindu castes in the SocioEconomic and Academic Survey popularly known as the caste census The BJP leaders warned the Commission that if a decision was not taken by Tuesday evening to remove the Christian tag the panel would be held responsible for the consequencesThe delegation was led by Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy BJP State General Secretary and MLA V Sunil Kumar Opposition Chief Whip and MLC N Ravikumar former Union Minister A Narayanaswamy and others They met Chairman Madhusudhan Naik and submitted their objectionsSpeaking to the media after the meeting Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said When the Sadashiva Commission was constituted there was no Christian tag for Hindu castes Even the Kantharaju Commission which conducted the earlier caste census did not include such a tag Likewise the Jayaprakash Hegde Commission report did not have it either When it was not there earlier why does the present Commissions survey include Christian tags for Hindu castesChairman Naik has assured us that he will hold a meeting today itself and take a call on the matter We warned that if this continues the Commission will be held responsible for the consequences There were arguments counterarguments and raised voices during the meeting he saidThe BJP is voicing the concerns of the people Narayanaswamy claimedThe petition submitted stated The Commission released a list of 1400 castes on August 23 In that list 48 Hindu castes were given a Christian tag Among these 15 were subcastes belonging to the Scheduled Castes and one to the Scheduled Tribes This has evoked outrage in the state The BJP delegation had earlier met the Commission Chairman on September 2 and submitted objectionsOn September 21 the Commission claimed that 33 Hindu castes with Christian tags were hidden in the App used for the caste census survey However objections had been raised over 48 subcastes while clarification was given only for 33 The Hindu subcastes with Christian tags all fall under the Scheduled Caste category which is a matter of concern the petition notedWe urge that the Christian tag given to these subcastes be removed immediately and that the Commission issue an official statement It is not proper for the Commission to clarify only about 33 subcastes while remaining silent on remaining DalitChristian castes the petition further statedThe BJP pointed out Two months ago the Justice Nagamohan Das Commission conducted a socioeconomic and academic survey of 101 SC subcastes for the purpose of internal reservation At that time these 15 DalitChristian castes were not included If new DalitChristian communities are added now the data will change and cause huge confusion This issue must be treated with utmost seriousnessThe party demanded that corrections be made to the App used for the caste survey and that the Commission issue a media statement clarifying the matterMeanwhile the controversial caste survey has commenced across the state except in Bengaluru from Monday The High Court is expected to deliver its verdict on Tuesday on whether to stay the caste census exercise IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-urges-commission-to-remove-christian-tag-for-castes-warns-of-consequences-640149.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-first-working-committee-meet-in-bihar-since-independence-sparks-political-storm-640156.html Patna Sep 23 The Congress Working Committee CWC will convene its meeting at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna on Wednesday a politically significant development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections The gathering will be attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and all 170 members of the committeeWhile the Congress has described the meeting as crucial in the backdrop of unemployment and the lawandorder situation in Bihar under the NDA government the BJP and its allies criticised the party accusing it of remembering Bihar only when elections are approachingSpeaking about the event President of the All India Mahila Congress Alka Lamba told IANS A meeting had indeed taken place in Patna before Independence However this is the first time the Congress Working Committee has met in Patna since Independence and it holds immense significanceCongresses from across the country are convening to reflect on India including Bihar Unemployment and crime are concerns and the economy is heading towards ruin I believe that major movements and revolutions have emerged from Bihar We are making another effort and that is why we have come here she addedKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who arrived in Patna on Tuesday also expressed confidence in the Mahagathbandhans prospectsSpeaking to the reporters at the airport he said Bihar is a very good state with hardworking people but it faces a serious unemployment problem The government could not provide good governance which led to the formation of the Mahagathbandhan earlier The entire INDIA bloc is here to support Bihar We are confident that change will come Unemployment remains the biggest challengeFormer Congress MP PL Punia said that the issues faced by the nation will also be discussed during the meetingElections are to be held in Bihar so this is an important meeting in that context The issues India is facing which the government does not want to accept will be discussed Punia told reportersNDA leaders however dismissed the Congress move and claimed the party will meet the same fate in Bihar as in other statesUnion Minister Chirag Paswan speaking to reporters said I am glad that the CWC remembered Bihar No one remembers when the CWC meeting last took place in Bihar This is the politics of pressure They are feeling pressured Additionally Congress also has not agreed on the name of Tejashwi Yadav as the CM face in Bihar now the party is holding a CWC meetingBJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain also downplayed the Congress move saying Congress had held the CWC meeting in Delhi too and got zero seats in Delhi No matter how many meetings it holds nothing is going to happen The Congress party lost in Maharashtra lost in Haryana lost in Delhi and now it will lose in Bihar tooBJP MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal expressed confidence in the NDAs return to powerSpeaking to IANS he said The people of Bihar know that even after so many years of Independence this meeting being held now has no real impact on them In the past when these leaders were in power they never convened such meetings Now they are being forced to hold them because of their greed for powerThese meetings will have no impact on the people of Bihar who have already rejected them after seeing their past actions mismanagement of funds scams and corruption while in power People of Bihar will never accept such corrupt leaders as they only believe in PM Modi and we are confident that the Nitish government will again come to power this time he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-first-working-committee-meet-in-bihar-since-independence-sparks-political-storm-640156.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-urges-cm-stalin-to-act-against-corruption-in-paddy-procurement-seeks-new-legislation-640157.html Chennai Sep 23 The Bharatiya Janata Partys Tamil Nadu unit has urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to enact legislation and take stringent measures to curb corruption in paddy procurement centres alleging that farmers are facing systematic exploitation despite record procurement levels this year In a representation submitted to the Chief Minister BJP state spokesperson ANS Prasad said cultivators in the Cauvery Delta and other paddyproducing districts were being compelled to pay commissions ranging between Rs 40 and Rs 60 for every 40kg sack at direct procurement centresHe also alleged that sacks were being underweighed by about two kilograms each causing farmers an estimated loss of around Rs 275 per quintal through a combination of bribes and deductionsAccording to him these malpractices have resulted in losses running into crores of rupees over the past four yearsPrasad pointed out that although the state has fixed procurement prices at Rs 2500 per quintal for common paddy and Rs 2545 for fine varieties this year the increase of Rs 95 over last year has failed to address the grievances of farmers in light of such deductionsHe noted that while the Centre has fixed the MSP for common paddy at Rs 2369 with the state offering an additional Rs 131 incentive Tamil Nadus incentive package is significantly lower than the Rs 800 offered in states like Punjab and OdishaHe said that unofficial deductions at procurement centres often exceed the incentive itself leaving farmers worse offHighlighting the rising cost of cultivation he said the expenditure to produce one quintal of paddy in Tamil Nadu stands at around Rs 2300 based on operational costs of over Rs 64000 per hectareReferring to the MS Swaminathan Committees formula of comprehensive cost plus 50 per cent profit he said the fair price for paddy should fall between Rs 3135 and Rs 3450 far above the current rateEven as Tamil Nadu achieved record procurement of more than 45 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in 2025 he said farmers continue to stage protests and road blockades over corruption and unfair practices raising questions about the governments commitment to their welfareThe BJP leader urged the government to introduce a law in the Assembly to ensure transparency and protect farmers rights constitute an independent commission headed by a retired judge to probe irregularities form districtlevel special police units to investigate extortion publish a white paper on action taken over the past five years and enhance the states procurement incentive to match other statesHe also called for digital monitoring including CCTV surveillance and blockchainbased tracking of transactions and the creation of helplines for farmers to report grievancesPrasad said farmers are the backbone of Tamil Nadu and that exploitation at procurement centres amounts to both a legal violation and an ethical failureHe urged the Chief Minister to act swiftly and decisively to restore confidence in the procurement system and safeguard the livelihood of farmers who feed the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-urges-cm-stalin-to-act-against-corruption-in-paddy-procurement-seeks-new-legislation-640157.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bank-to-return-rs-1638-crore-illegally-withdrawn-from-agartala-civic-bodys-account-cm-saha-640160.html Agartala Sep 23 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that a nationalised bank has assured that the entire Rs 1638 crore which was illegally withdrawn from the Agartala Municipal Corporations AMC bank account using cloned cheques will be returned to the civic bodys account The Chief Minister while replying to queries from MLAs in the Tripura Assembly said there was no fault on the part of the AMC in the illegal withdrawal as the original cheques remain in the civic bodys custodyAfter the issue was raised by Congress MLA Gopal Roy Chief Minister Saha who also holds the Home Department portfolio told the House that an inquiry was going on to unearth the actual wrongdoing and to nab the fraudstersThrough the six cloned cheques counterfeit cheques the fraudsters said to be the outsider of the state recently illegally withdrew more than Rs 1638 crore from the AMCs bank account the Chief Minister saidOne cashier of the United Commercial Bank UCO branch here was arrested last weekMeanwhile the opposition parties including the CPIM and the Congress vehemently criticised the state government for the fraudulent activities and siphoning of huge amount and demanded a probe by any central agencyTripura Pradesh Congress Committee TPCC urged Chief Minister Saha to ensure a proper and impartial probe into the bank fraud amounting to Rs 1638 croreWhile addressing the media TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha said We urge the Chief Minister to ensure a proper and impartial probe into the fraudHe also claimed the bank authority has cleared cheques amounting to Rs 1638 crore after proper verification of the signaturesThe Rs 1638 crore was disbursed to 78 bank accounts and later the money was deposited into two accounts owned by two persons living in Delhi and Nagpur Congress leader Saha saidThe Tripura government has recently formed a fourmember Special Investigation Team SIT to probe the illegal withdrawal of Rs 1638 crore from the AMCs bank account using cloned chequesA senior official had said that the west Tripura Additional Superintendent of Police Urban Dhruba Nath would lead the SIT and submit a report to the District Superintendent of Police Namit PathakThe other members of the SIT are SubDivisional Police Officer SDPO Sadar Deba Prasad Roy Inspector Rana Chatterjee OfficerinCharge of West Agartala Police Station and investigation officer of the case and SubInspector Ranjit DasTripura Police started an investigation against unidentified fraudsters for illegally withdrawing the amount from the bank account of the AMC after the UCO Banks Zonal Manager Sanjib Roy lodged a case at West Agartala police stationHe filed the complaint after it was noticed that more than Rs 1638 crore was withdrawn from the AMC bank account through six cloned cheques recentlyThe police officer said that as per the initial investigation the unidentified fraudsters operating from Hyderabad forged the signature of a former AMC officer to withdraw the money from the bank while the original cheques were lying with the civic body IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bank-to-return-rs-1638-crore-illegally-withdrawn-from-agartala-civic-bodys-account-cm-saha-640160.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-20-reforms-herald-record-sales-across-india-consumers-rejoice-640162.html New Delhi Sep 23 IANS The GST 20 reforms which kicked in on Monday saw a tremendous response from shopkeepers auto dealers and every Indian householdnbspArriving in perfect sync with the first day of Navratri the reformed tax regime gave the common man a direct reason to rejoice with lower prices simplified slabs and immediate relief on daily essentialsnbspPM Narendra Modi called GST 20 a reform dedicated to the people of India and true to his words it felt less like a dry policy change and more like a festive bonanza Car showrooms witnessed serpentine queues online carts overflowed with orders and buzzed with recordbreaking festive salesThe automobile sector stole the spotlight with historic numbers Under the new GST structure smaller sub4 metre cars were moved into the 18 per cent slab while the compensation cess on automobiles was completely removednbspOn Day 1 of GST 20 Maruti recorded 80000 enquiries and delivered 30000 cars its highest singleday performance in 35 years Bookings for small cars surged 50 per cent compared to usual festival season ratesnbspDealer billings for Hyundai also shot up 11000 on that single day representing its best performance in five years Tata Motors also recorded 10000 car deliveries and over 25000 enquiries on the first day of Navaratri marking a strong start to the festive season with a noticeable increase in showroom walkins higher conversions and a growing order bookFor countless families GST 20 transformed longpostponed dreams into reality Automobiles became not just more accessible but a true festive purchasenbspThe excitement extended to the digital marketplace where shoppers rushed to stock up on fashion home essentials and festive musthavesnbspFlipkart and Amazon kicked off their festive sale events on Monday for loyalty programme users with sellers and brands reporting strong early traction boosted by the GST cutnbspFashion brand The Pant Project saw a 1520 per cent jump over last year while Shadow Etail a seller on both marketplaces saw traffic in the home essentials segment surge 151 per cent from last weekFashion brands like Snitch reported a 40 per cent jump in online ordersnbspElectronics turned into another big success story under GST 20 with households taking advantage of reduced prices on highdemand products While prices of split ACs have come down by Rs 30005000 highend TVs have seen a price cut of up to Rs 85000nbspCompanies like Haier reported almost 2 times the sales compared to a typical Monday with many prebookings even before the new rates came into effectnbspBlue Star estimated that GST 20 Day 1 sales were around 20 per cent higher compared to the same day last yearTV sales also surged especially in the 43inch and 55inch segments Companies like Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd selling largely through Flipkart reported a 3035 per cent growth in salesnbspGST 20 delivered instant relief and sparked consumer joy from Day One It reduced household expenses revived demand across industries and ignited the festive season with recordbreaking sales From cars and electronics to groceries and fashion every sector felt the surgenbspThis was more than tax reform It was a festival of savings a boost to demand and the real Diwali gift from PM Modi to the people of India https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-20-reforms-herald-record-sales-across-india-consumers-rejoice-640162.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-launches-ai-chatbot-suman-sakhi-to-empower-womens-health-access-640179.html Bhopal Sep 23 In a significant step toward digital healthcare the Madhya Pradesh government has launched SUMAN SAKHI an artificial intelligencepowered chatbot aimed at improving access to womens health information The initiative falls under Prime Minister Narendra Modis Safe Motherhood Campaign and is being hailed as a major success in the states public health strategyDeveloped by the National Health Mission NHM in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation MPSeDC the chatbot is designed to provide roundtheclock assistance in HindiIt offers pregnant women vital information on antenatal care highrisk conditions and government health and welfare schemesThis is a very significant initiative in Madhya Pradesh Through SUMAN SAKHI our sisters will be able to get timely and accurate health information said Kailash Vijayvargiya Urban Development Minister and government spokespersonThe chatbot is accessible directly via WhatsApp a platform widely used across Madhya PradeshOfficials say this choice was deliberate aiming to reduce barriers to adoption by eliminating the need for separate applications or technical knowhowIn its first phase SUMAN SAKHI will respond to queries related to maternal health and pregnancy Future updates will expand its scope to include other health and social welfare programmes for womenThe rollout will begin in select districts with gradual expansion planned across the stateThe minister Vijayvargiya further emphasised the chatbots role in bridging the information gap It will act as a support system for women in need of guidance on health schemes and pregnancyrelated careThe launch aligns with the states Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar campaign reinforcing its commitment to womens health and family welfareAuthorities said that SUMAN SAKHI is among the first AIbased digital tools for womens health introduced at the state level in IndiaBy embedding AI into a familiar messaging platform the government hopes to reach women who may not otherwise have regular access to healthcare providers especially in rural and underserved areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mp-launches-ai-chatbot-suman-sakhi-to-empower-womens-health-access-640179.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/owaisi-to-kickstart-bihar-campaign-with-seemanchal-nyay-yatra-from-tomorrow-640180.html Hyderabad Sep 23 AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi will kickstart his partys campaign for the Assembly election in Bihar with Seemanchal Nyay Yatra from Wednesday The yatra in the Seemanchal region will continue till September 27The Hyderabad MP will be launching Seemanchal Nyay Yatra from Kishanganj to unite the people for the development and to demand justice for the Seemanchal region the party said in a statement on TuesdayDuring the Yatra Owaisi will hold roadshows and address corner meetings in various Assembly constituencies of the Seemanchal regionThe All India MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIM chief has been raising the backwardness of the Seemanchal region for the last one decadeHe introduced the Private Members Bill in the Lok Sabha demanding the setting up of a Seemanchal Region Development Council to end the backwardness in the regionOn the first day the yatra will cover Kishanganj Thakurganj and Bahadurganj Assembly constituencies It will start at Kishanganj and end at Janata Hat after passing through Pothia Thakurganj Powakhali Bahadurganj Lohagara Hat and LRP ChowkOn September 25 Owaisi will conduct the yatra in Kochadaman Jokihat Araria and Purnia Assembly constituencies The yatra starts from Kishanganj to Rahmatpara Sontha and Jokihat and ends in ArariaThe next day he will be touring Purnia Baisi and Amour Assembly constituencies The Yatra starts from Purnia to Dagarua Baisi Amour and Baisa and ends at BaraedgahOwaisi will address meetings in Baisi Katihar Balrampur Kadwa and Pranpur Assembly constituencies on September 27 The Yatra starts from Kishanganj to Dangra Balarampur Chandani Chowk and Barsoi and ends at BighorIn the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections the AIMIM had contested 19 Assembly seats and won five seats Amour Kochadaman Baisi Jokihat BahadurganjFour of its MLAs joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD in 2022This time the AIMIM is likely to contest more seats than it contested in the last elections The party said that there are indications that many influential political leaders and social workers are willing to contest elections on its ticket IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/owaisi-to-kickstart-bihar-campaign-with-seemanchal-nyay-yatra-from-tomorrow-640180.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-seizes-assets-worth-rs-744-crore-linked-to-satyendar-jain-to-file-a-complaint-under-pmla-soon-640195.html New Delhi Sep 23 The Enforcement Directorate ED has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 744 crore belonging to companies beneficially owned and controlled by former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain The action carried out on September 15 comes under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002According to the ED the case originates from a CBI FIR registered in August 2017 against Jain his wife Poonam Jain and others alleging that the then Delhi minister amassed disproportionate assets between February 2015 and May 2017 The CBI filed its chargesheet in December 2018Earlier on March 31 2022 the ED had provisionally attached assets worth Rs 481 crore in the same matter A prosecution complaint was filed in July 2022 which the court took cognisance ofInvestigations revealed that in November 2016 soon after demonetisation Jains close associates Ankush Jain and Vaibhav Jain deposited Rs 744 crore in cash at Bank of Baroda Bhogal branch under the Income Disclosure Scheme IDS the ED said in a press statement on TuesdayUnder IDS they claimed beneficial ownership of incomeassets of Rs 1653 crore received between 20112016 in the accounts of Ms Akinchan Developers Pvt Ltd Ms Paryas Infosolutions Pvt Ltd Ms Manglayatan Projects Pvt Ltd and Ms Indo Metal Impex Pvt Ltd whereas these entities were beneficially owned and controlled by Satyendar Kumar Jain it further saidThe Income Tax Department and the Delhi High Court held Ankush and Vaibhav Jain to be benami holders for Jain The Supreme Court later dismissed their appeals and review petitionsOn the basis of the information shared CBI has further investigated the matter and has subsequently filed a supplementary charge sheet enhancing the disproportionate assets attributed to Satyendar Kumar Jain during his tenure as Minister in the Delhi Government it notedFollowing this the ED has now attached additional properties worth Rs 744 crore taking the total proceeds of crime identified so far to Rs 1225 croreAccording to the ED Supplementary Prosecution Complaint will be filed in the matter soon under PMLA 2002Notably the trial in this case is in progress before the Rouse Avenue Court New Delhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ed-seizes-assets-worth-rs-744-crore-linked-to-satyendar-jain-to-file-a-complaint-under-pmla-soon-640195.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vande-bharat-sleeper-train-to-be-launched-soon-ashwini-vaishnaw-640196.html New Delhi Sep 23 IANS Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be launched soon as the second train is likely to be completed by the middle of next month while the first train is ready for use after having undergone the required tests and trial runsnbspThe two trains have to be launched together to ensure regular services on an overnight journeynbspThe first train has cleared all the tests and trial runs and is currently at Delhis Shakur Basti Coaching Depot officials saidnbspBriefing the media Vaishnaw said that the second train is being manufactured and will possibly be ready by October 15Both the trains will be launched together he saidnbspThe minister emphasised that the second train is important to maintain the continuity of regular servicesnbspThats why we are waiting for a second rake Once we get it we will decide on any route and start operations Vaishnaw addednbspMeanwhile expectations are that the trains will be launched on the New DelhiPatna route against the backdrop of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections voting for which is scheduled to take place at the end of the yearManufactured by BEML using Integral Coach Factory ICF technology the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will comprise 16 coaches segmented into AC First Class AC 2Tier and AC 3Tier It will be able to carry 1128 passengers and operate at a top speed of 180 kmph making it one of the fastest overnight train services in the countrynbspThe train promises worldclass amenities such as integrated reading lights with USB charging automated announcement and visual information systems security cameras modular pantries and disabledfriendly berths and toiletsVaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu also briefed journalists on the railway projects in PunjabnbspThe minister said the upcoming 18kilometre RajpuraMohali line will connect the area to Chandigarh via the shortest route on the AmbalaAmritsar main linenbspBesides providing direct connectivity between Rajpura and Mohali and reducing travel distance by approximately 66 km the railway line will also ease traffic on the existing RajpuraAmbala route and shorten the AmbalaMorinda linkVaishnaw said the Railway Ministry has also proposed to launch a new Vande Bharat train between New Delhi and Firozpur Cantonment which will cover the Faridkot Bhatinda W Dhuri Patiala Ambala Cantonment Kurukshetra and Panipat stationsnbspAccording to the Railways the train will cover a distance of 486 kilometres between Delhi and Firozpur Cantonment in 6 hours and 40 minutesnbspVaishnaw said I will request the Prime Minister to approve the FirozpurDelhi Vande Bharat train https://dailyworld.in/politics/vande-bharat-sleeper-train-to-be-launched-soon-ashwini-vaishnaw-640196.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/surats-palsana-gram-panchayat-wins-national-e-governance-jury-award--640199.html Ahmedabad Sep 23 Suratbased Palsana Gram Panchayat has won the laurels for its distinguished service in digital governance and for adopting innovative methods in reaching out to the people It was honoured with the National eGovernance Jury Award at the 28th National eGovernance Conference held in Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday The award was presented by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh for promoting digital governance providing quality services to citizens and innovative initiativesThe award was received by District Development Officer Shivani Goyal Deputy District Development Officer Piyush Patel Sarpanch Pravinbhai Ahir and Talathi cum Minister Pinak ModiThe conference organised as a joint venture of the Union Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances DARPG and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology MeitY had received over 145 lakh entries from across the country And after multiple rounds of evaluation it selected Suratbased Palsana Gram Panchayat as the winnerThe selection process for Palsana Gram Panchayat was first conducted at the taluka level and then after being declared the winner at the district and state levels the Gujarat government sent its name to the central governmentA central government team inspected the selected panchayats and finally six panchayats were shortlisted including Palsana The panchayat presented its peopleoriented work including initiatives such as online tax collection its own website over 17000 online applications a CCTV camera system and an online grievance redressal system These achievements led to the final selectionDistrict Development Officer Shivani Goyal said that this honour is a matter of pride for the entire Surat district and added that more efforts to strengthen digital governance were being undertakenDistrict Chief Bhaviniben Patel said that this honour is a proud moment for every resident of Surat districtThis will help more villages become models of digital governance in the future she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/surats-palsana-gram-panchayat-wins-national-e-governance-jury-award--640199.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-in-gujarat-receiving-free-health-checkups-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-640201.html Gandhinagar Sep 23 In Gujarat several health camps are being organised under the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan with a focus on womens health These camps are being held across various districts including Narmada Aravalli and Vasad providing free health checkups to women and raising awareness about preventive care In Narmada district a health checkup camp is being organised at the Tilakwala Community Centre from September 17 to October 2 with its start coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday The camp included screenings for gynaecological conditions eye checkups blood pressure monitoring and diabetes tests The event was inaugurated by Nandod MLA Darshna Deshmukh who lit the ceremonial lamp District Panchayat President Bhimsingh Tadvi the Chief Health Officer CHO and other local dignitaries were also presentMore than 500 women benefited from the services provided at the camp On PM Modis birthday we have organised the Swasth Nari Programme We are offering free health checkups to all For women facing health issues such as breast cancer we are conducting proper screenings and diagnostics the MLA told IANSOne of the beneficiaries Usha Rohit expressed her appreciation PM Modi is providing free medical health camps Its very beneficial I hope these camps continue in the future Its really encouraging to see people getting free health checkupsSimilarly in the Aravalli district a health camp was held at the Malpur Community Health Centre under the same initiative More than 200 individuals primarily women availed themselves of health checkups medical guidance and treatment The camp was successfully conducted under the supervision of Dr Yogesh Goswami Superintendent of the Malpur CHC A medical team including doctors from SMS Hospital Ahmedabad provided services across multiple specialties and raised public awareness about healthcare practicesJasubhai a local villager said This health camp is very helpful for poor people Whether someone is suffering from acidity or other health problems the government is providing free medical checkups Its a great relief for those who cannot afford private treatmentIn Vasad village of Anand district the campaign was also launched on PM Modis birthday People from several nearby villages visited the health camp for various checkups The doctors and healthcare staff at the centre ensured the smooth running of the event and provided quality servicesA wide range of general outpatient OPD services were offered during the camp including dental mental health ophthalmological orthopaedic and pediatric care Patients were not only examined but also provided with free medicines as needed A large number of women from Vasad and surrounding villages participated actively in the campThe Vasad Community Health Centre hosted a comprehensive medical camp that included specialist doctors diagnostic services and medication distributionall free of chargePriyanka Goswami a resident of Vasad who attended the camp said I am very happy with this health camp We are getting free treatment and screenings I want to thank PM Modi for bringing such services to our villageThe Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare MoHFW and the Ministry of Women and Child Development MoWCD It aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India by improving access quality of care and health awarenessLaunched on September 17 by Prime Minister Modi on his 75th birthday the campaign aligns with his vision of empowering communities through better healthcare Described as a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan it encourages active participation from private hospitals healthcare professionals and local communities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/women-in-gujarat-receiving-free-health-checkups-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-640201.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-modern-mops-to-replace-hand-brooms-in-ndmc-area-640208.html New Delhi Sep 23 Aiming to enhance mechanisation in sanitation NDMC Chairman Keshav Chandra on Tuesday began the distribution of a new set of modern sanitation equipment to replace handbrooms across all its 14 sanitation circles The New Delhi Municipal Council NDMC also organised a blood donation camp as part of Sewa Pakhwada being observed to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthdayThe distribution of sanitation equipment by the NDMC included 300 handheld dustbins per circle for sourcelevel waste collection 27 fullyequipped cleaning trolleys for mechanised market cleaning and wet mopping 14 megaphones to strengthen public awareness campaigns and 300 waste collection bags per circle for systematic and efficient street waste management an official saidHighlighting the significance of the initiative Chandra said that Sanitation workers will now be equipped with modern trolleys carrying all essential cleaning tools from soap solutions to mops replacing traditional handbroomsThis step is part of NDMCs vision to combine innovation mechanisation and community engagement to deliver a cleaner and greener New Delhi he saidThe civic agencys Public Health Department launched the special programme Empowering Palika Sahayaks with Equipment for Improving Efficiency and Mechanisation of Sanitation at Khan Market under the Swachhata Hi Sewa Pakhwada said a statementChandra said that sanitation practices must evolve with continuous innovation and experimentation to ensure efficiency motivate employees and deliver direct benefits to both residents and visitors of the cityThe initiative underscores NDMCs unwavering focus on sustainability and citizencentric services while also recognising the invaluable role of its Palika Sahayaks in maintaining the citys hygiene and aesthetics said the statementThe initiative reflects NDMCs commitment to modernising sanitation practices and ensuring worldclass cleanliness standards in the capitalIn a related development NDMC Secretary Tariq Thomas inaugurated a blood donation camp at NDMC headquarters Palika Kendra The blood donation camp was organised by Welfare Department of NDMC in association with Indian Red Cross Society IRCSAs a part of Sewa Pakhwada another blood donation camp was organised by Blood Storage Centre under Medical Services Department of New Delhi Municipal Council NDMC in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society IRCS at Charak Palika Hospital Moti BaghThe initiative with slogan of Donate Blood Save Lives received positive response from the employees and the general publicA total of 72 donors registered and after screening 47 Blood Bags were collected successfully in this camp at Charak Palika Hospital On the other hand a total 21 blood units were donated by the employees of the NDMC at Palika Kendra said the statement IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-modern-mops-to-replace-hand-brooms-in-ndmc-area-640208.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-seeks-central-funds-for-tribal-fair-medaram-jatara--640211.html Hyderabad Sep 23 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday demanded that the Centre allocate funds for the tribal fair Medaram Maha Jatara scheduled to be held in January 2026 The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to accord national festival status to Medaram Jatara and provide adequate support to the state government to organise the event on a grand scaleAddressing a public meeting at Medaram in Mulugu district the Chief Minister questioned the Centre for not extending support to Indias biggest tribal Jatara at the famous Sammakka Saralamma templeThe Centre is releasing thousands of crores of funds to Kumbh Mela but showing indifference towards Medaram Jatara CM Revanth Reddy chargedHe also accused the previous BRS government of discriminating against the Medaram temple during its 10year ruleHe stated that the state government is ready to release the required funds to develop the temple It is not only my responsibility but also an emotion to visit the temple and develop the sanctum sanctorum With the blessing of the deities Sammakka Saralamma I embarked on padayatra from the famous temple on February 6 2023 to dethrone the previous government he saidThe Chief Minister who earlier visited the temple instructed the officials to construct the new structures He said works should be completed before the start of the Maha Jatara to avoid any inconvenience to the visiting crores of devoteesStating that the peoples government was formed with the blessings of the famous deities Sammakka Saralamma Revanth Reddy stated that the government is ready to release sufficient funds for the development of the templeHe directed the authorities to constitute a dedicated official team to expedite the temple works and complete them within a deadline of 100 daysAt a review on the temple development with local temple officials priests and representatives the Chief Minister emphasised that the tribal culture traditions and their beliefs should be taken into consideration in the development of the famous templeSince the temple is located in pristine nature CM Revanth Reddy also said that the new structures should withstand natural disasters The construction of Check Dams and a facility to reserve Jampanna Vagu rivulet should also be part of the temple developmentThe officials briefed the priests and tribal groups about the plans including designs and other development works in the temple premisesWhen the tribal groups brought various issues related to tribal culture and traditions the Chief Minister assured that tribal culture traditions and beliefs will be given utmost importance IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-cm-seeks-central-funds-for-tribal-fair-medaram-jatara--640211.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-to-procure-pulses-oilseeds-worth-rs-13-890-crore-at-msp-from-farmers-in-up-gujarat-640212.html New Delhi Sep 23 Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday approved a proposal to procure pulses and oilseeds worth Rs 1389060 crore at the minimum support price MSP from farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the Kharif 202526 season Chouhan has given approval for the 100 per cent procurement of urad black lentils and tur pigeon pea from farmers while also approving the purchase of moong green gram sesame and groundnut in Uttar Pradesh and soybean moong and groundnut in Gujarat He directed the two states to conduct the entire procurement process in a transparent manner to protect the interests of farmersA virtual meeting chaired by Chouhan was attended by Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi and Gujarat Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel Union Agriculture Secretary Dr Devesh Chaturvedi along with senior agriculture officials of the Centre and both state governments also joined the meetingThe Agriculture Ministers of both states assured that procurement would be carried out through digital portals with biometric authentication and POS machine systemsChouhan underlined that the digital and transparent system will guarantee every eligible farmer the right to sell crops at the governmentnotified price and receive timely payments directly into their bank accountsAfter discussions on the proposal for Uttar Pradesh Chouhan approved the procurement of 227860 metric tonnes 100 per cent of urad worth Rs 177730 crore He also approved the 100 per cent procurement of 113780 metric tonnes of tur valued at Rs 91024 crore In addition 1983 metric tonnes of moong worth Rs 1738 crore would also be procured from farmers He also approved the procurement of 30410 metric tonnes of sesame worth Rs 29942 crore and 99438 metric tonnes of groundnut worth Rs 72222 croreIn the case of Gujarat Chouhan approved the procurement of 47780 metric tonnes of urad valued at Rs 37268 crore along with 109905 metric tonnes of soybean worth Rs 58557 crore He also approved the procurement of 1262163 metric tonnes of groundnut worth Rs 916708 crore and 4415 metric tonnes of moong valued at Rs 3871 croreThe Union Agriculture Minister stressed that complete transparency must be ensured in the procurement process so that no irregularities occur He directed that only genuine farmers should benefit and middlemen must not take advantageDirections have been issued that before the commencement of procurement at all centres Aadhaarbased biometric or facial authentication and POS machines would be deployed about 350 in Uttar Pradesh and around 400 in Gujarat Letters have been sent to the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumers Federation NCCF for preregistration of farmers ensuring that only registered farmers can sell their crops at MSP minimum support price The entire procurement process will be carried out digitally through the eSamriddhi and eSamyukti portals enabling direct payment into farmers bank accountsChouhan further said that the approved quantities may be revised if required after the first advance estimates of Kharif 202526 are released so that farmers derive maximum benefit IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-to-procure-pulses-oilseeds-worth-rs-13-890-crore-at-msp-from-farmers-in-up-gujarat-640212.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mizoram-cm-urges-nhidcl-to-give-top-priority-to-states-key-road-links-640216.html Aizawl Sep 23 Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday highlighted that a large number of National Highways are in poor condition with potholes and surface scratches appearing across many stretches An official of the Chief Ministers Office CMO said that the Chief Minister stressed the importance of carrying out timely and proper repairs during the Contractor Liability Period Lalduhoma on Tuesday held a meeting with various agencies and organisations including National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd NHIDCL a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways state PWD and Power and Electricity DepartmentThe Chief Minister also emphasised that when new bypass roads are constructed the existing roads passing through towns must be properly handed over to the state PWD He underlined that the AizawlVairengte road National Highway6 the lifeline of Mizoram should be given the highest priorityThe Chief Minister proposed to the Central Ministry the use of rigid pavement for highway construction in Mizoram citing the heavy rainfall and long monsoon season that accelerate road deteriorationInforming that Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has already directed NHIDCL to examine his proposal the Chief Minister requested the NHIDCL officials to expedite action on this matterCM Lalduhoma also raised concerns about the Thingfala Mamte T Baptist Church which had collapsed due to the impact of the NHIDCL road cutting The NHIDCL officials reported that the Deputy Commissioners Office has conducted assessments which have been submitted to the Project Management Unit and further action will be forwarded to NHIDCL headquartersIn response to the Chief Ministers request Mizoram Regional Executive Director Adelbert Susngi stated that all issues raised by the Chief Minister will be pursued as soon as possible NHIDCL officials also briefed the Chief Minister on various challenges faced at work sitesThe meeting was also attended by PWD Minister Vanlalhlana Commissioner and Secretary to CM and PWD Vanlaldina Fanai EngineerinChief PWD H Zoramliana and other officialsMeanwhile officials said that over 600 trucks were stranded on Sunday due to the dilapidated condition of NH6 which is the main lifeline of Mizoram linking the Northeastern state with the rest of the country through southern Assams Silchar townAccording to an official the SairangKawnpui section of the NH6 which was repaired from July to August was again in terrible condition now making it difficult for trucks carrying essential commodities to travel Mizoram Merchant Association MIMA and Northeast Transporters Union have decided not to transport essential items during the rainy season next year if the NH6 is not in good conditionMIMA president PC Laldinthara had said that the two organisations held a meeting in Aizawl and decided to make concerted efforts to address the problems faced due to the dilapidated condition of the national highway IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mizoram-cm-urges-nhidcl-to-give-top-priority-to-states-key-road-links-640216.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-administration-proposes-to-scrap-h-1b-lottery-system-floats-new-rules-640217.html Washington Sep 23 Days after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to significantly curtail the H1B visa programme the US Department of Homeland Security DHS has proposed to amend its regulations governing the process The DHS proposal seeks to scrap the existing lottery system and implement a weighted selection process that would generally favour the allocation of H1B visas to higherskilled and higherpaid aliens while maintaining the opportunity for employers to secure H1B workers at all wage levelsThe initiative will be opened for a 30day public comment periodThe H1B programme capped at 85000 new visas annually allowed US companies to hire skilled foreign workers in fields like technology and engineering through a random lottery systemLast week Trump signed a proclamation to crack down on H1B visas announcing a 100000 fee for each new applicationThe proclamation caused immense confusion over the weekend as it seemed to suggest that it would impact the current H1B visa holders who may face hurdles in returning to the United StatesThe White House issued a clarification to IANS on Saturday saying that this is a onetime fee that applies only to new visas and not renewals or current visa holdersThis is a onetime fee that applies only to the petition It ONLY applies to new visas not renewals or current visa holders It will first apply in the upcoming lottery cycle a White House official told IANSA White House spokesperson also clarified to IANS that the policy would discourage companies from spamming the systemPresident Trump promised to put American workers first and this commonsense action does just that by discouraging companies from spamming the system and driving down wages It also gives certainty to American businesses who actually want to bring highskilled workers to our great country but have been trampled on by abuses of the system White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers saidSigning the proclamation at the White House on Friday Trump said the incentive is to hire American workersThe new proposal was announced as two senior Ministers External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Trump administration officials in New York on MondayAfter his meeting with Jaishankar US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that India is of critical value to his country and welcomed its ongoing interaction in tradeJaishankar posted on X Our conversation covered a range of bilateral and international issues of current concern Agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areasCommerce and Industry Minister Goyal also met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Monday in New York to negotiate the first tranche of a trade agreement between the two sidesSources told IANS that the meeting focused on addressing key sticking points and both sides remain hopeful of reaching an interim understanding soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trump-administration-proposes-to-scrap-h-1b-lottery-system-floats-new-rules-640217.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-cancel-events-as-rain-causes-waterlogging-in-kolkata-640219.html Kolkata Sep 23 As waterlogging disrupted life in Kolkata following overnight incessant rain political parties in West Bengal cancelled all their scheduled programmes on Tuesday The Trinamool Congress did not hold a single political programme for the dayChief Minister Mamata Banerjee too announced that she will not inaugurate Durga puja mandaps on Tuesday after the city experienced record rainfallShe will start the inauguration of Durga Puja mandaps from Wednesday if the situation normalisesThe Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Kalighat fire station built on the model of the Kalighat Temple on WednesdayMeanwhile Leader of the Opposition LoP in state Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari cancelled all his political programmes due to heavy rains on TuesdayHe was scheduled to watch The Bengal Files with BJP MLAs at the Indian Museum in KolkataThe same event was also cancelled later on TuesdayApart from this the Opposition leader was scheduled to inaugurate a puja started by BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar who was killed in Beliaghata and a puja in Kasba area of KolkataLoP Adhikari has cancelled all his political programmesThree national Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate Ghulam Ahmed Mir and Mahima Singh were present in Kolkata for a press conferenceHowever due to waterlogging and scattered rain prediction throughout Tuesday the party meeting had to be cancelled said Pradesh Congress Convener Mita ChakrabortyMeanwhile there was a meeting of the Kolkata district committee of the CPIMHowever the CPIM has already announced the cancellation of the meetingAmid the record overnight rainfall Kolkata and its surrounding areas were submerged under kneedeep water on Tuesday disrupting daily lifeMore than 300 mm of rainfall was reported between midnight to 5 pm across the cityOfficials reported that at least seven people were electrocuted in the cityThe West Bengal government has already declared an early Durga Puja holiday in view of the current situation while Calcutta University postponed its examination which was scheduled on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-cancel-events-as-rain-causes-waterlogging-in-kolkata-640219.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-in-bengal-cancel-events-as-rain-causes-waterlogging-in-kolkata-640220.html Kolkata Sep 23 As waterlogging disrupted life in Kolkata following overnight incessant rain political parties in West Bengal cancelled all their scheduled programmes on Tuesday The Trinamool Congress did not hold a single political programme for the dayChief Minister Mamata Banerjee too announced that she will not inaugurate Durga puja mandaps on Tuesday after the city experienced record rainfallShe will start the inauguration of Durga Puja mandaps from Wednesday if the situation normalisesThe Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Kalighat fire station built on the model of the Kalighat Temple on WednesdayMeanwhile Leader of the Opposition LoP in state Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari cancelled all his political programmes due to heavy rains on TuesdayHe was scheduled to watch The Bengal Files with BJP MLAs at the Indian Museum in KolkataThe same event was also cancelled later on TuesdayApart from this the Opposition leader was scheduled to inaugurate a puja started by BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar who was killed in Beliaghata and a puja in Kasba area of KolkataLoP Adhikari has cancelled all his political programmesThree national Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate Ghulam Ahmed Mir and Mahima Singh were present in Kolkata for a press conferenceHowever due to waterlogging and scattered rain prediction throughout Tuesday the party meeting had to be cancelled said Pradesh Congress Convener Mita ChakrabortyMeanwhile there was a meeting of the Kolkata district committee of the CPIMHowever the CPIM has already announced the cancellation of the meetingAmid the record overnight rainfall Kolkata and its surrounding areas were submerged under kneedeep water on Tuesday disrupting daily lifeMore than 300 mm of rainfall was reported between midnight to 5 pm across the cityOfficials reported that at least seven people were electrocuted in the cityThe West Bengal government has already declared an early Durga Puja holiday in view of the current situation while Calcutta University postponed its examination which was scheduled on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/political-parties-in-bengal-cancel-events-as-rain-causes-waterlogging-in-kolkata-640220.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jal-shakti-minister-cr-patil-to-inaugurate-6th-nadi-utsav-on-sep-25-640223.html New Delhi Sep 23 Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil will lead discussions on the relationship between rivers and community livelihoods and ecological sustenance and cultural practice with the inauguration of the threeday Sixth Nadi Utsav on Thursday an official said The Utsav will be organised from September 25 to 27 presenting an extensive lineup of programmes that highlight rivers as vital lifelines as well as cultural and imaginative reservoirsOver the course of three days the festival will feature a National Seminar on Riverscape Dynamics Changes and Continuity that will bring together sessions on traditional riverine knowledge and wisdom river gods and folk narratives the river in art craft practices and science and rivers said an official statementEminent scholars and experts will share their perspectives engaging in dialogues that emphasise the cultural ecological and artistic dimensions of riversIn connection with the seminar more than 300 research papers were received of which 45 will be presented during the sessions with the Department of English University of Delhi collaborating in this segment of the festivalRunning parallel to the seminar will be My River Story Documentary Film Festival which will present thoughtprovoking films such as Gotakhors Disappearing Diving Communities River Man of India Arth Ganga Molai Man Behind the Forest Cauvery River of Life and Ladakh Life along the IndusThese screenings portray ecological concerns community practices and the enduring human connection with rivers drawing attention to the multiple ways in which river systems shape lives and landscapesThe valedictory session on September 27 will be preceded by a panel discussion on Life along the Rivers Tributaries and LivelihoodsThis discussion will bring together the voices of practitioners and experts who will reflect on the relationship between rivers and community livelihoods further strengthening the theme of continuity between ecological sustenance and cultural practiceAdding a rich artistic layer to the festival the performances and storytelling segment will include Classical Renditions on Rivers by Guru Sudha Raghuraman and her team Ganga Gaatha Dastangoi by Himanshu Bajpai and Pragya and River Songs from Bengal by Saurav Moni and his ensembleThese performances will present creative reflections on riverine traditions showcasing how rivers continue to inspire musical poetic and oral traditions across regionsComplementing these will be the exhibition Nadi Anubhav to be held at the Darshanam Gallery from September 25 to 30 The exhibition curated by Anuj Agarwal will display contemporary artworks Kalighat paintings photographs and poetic expressions dedicated to rivers creating a space where artistic imagination and ecological consciousness converge said the official statementThe Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts IGNCA Ministry of Culture Government of India held a press conference on Tuesday at its Janpath premises to shed light on the events planned during the Nadi UtsavAddressing the meet Prof K Anil Kumar Head Janapada Sampada Division IGNCA noted that Nadi Utsav is a continuing effort to honour rivers not only as ecological entities but also as cultural lifelinesAbhay Mishra Convenor Nadi Utsav observed that the festival deepens the dialogue between tradition and contemporary practices ensuring that communities remain connected with their riverine roots IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jal-shakti-minister-cr-patil-to-inaugurate-6th-nadi-utsav-on-sep-25-640223.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-ambattur-resident-urges-aavin-to-cut-mrps-after-gst-reduction-640226.html Ambattur Tamil Nadu Sep 23 A customer from Ambattur has urged Aavin Tamil Nadus staterun dairy federation to pass on the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax GST reduction directly to consumers by lowering the Maximum Retail Price MRP of its products rather than relying on temporary discount schemes Venkatesh a regular consumer of Aavin products expressed his appreciation towards the central government for slashing GST rates on essential items However he stressed that the move would only be truly effective if companies like Aavin revise their MRP accordinglyHe noted that while Aavin has offered discounts on select products following the GST cut these offers are not permanent and may be withdrawn without notice Instead of offering shortterm discounts Aavin should reduce the MRP across all its product lines so that consumers can enjoy the benefit consistently he saidVenkatesh assertively said that the impact of GST reduction should be visible in the pricing of everyday products especially dairy items The middle class will benefit only if the price drop is significant and permanent he addedSpecifically he called for price rationalisation in products like ghee butter paneer and cheese While milk prices have seen some reduction Venkatesh cautioned against increasing the prices of other dairy products to offset this cut If milk is cheaper but other essentials become expensive it defeats the purpose he pointed outHighlighting the importance of transparency Venkatesh urged Aavin to make pricing more consumerfriendly and ensure that the benefits of GST cuts are passed on in a fair and sustained mannerHis message echoes a broader sentiment among consumers hoping for realtime changes in pricing as the economy adjusts to GST revisionsEarlier the BJP had also criticised Aavin saying that Tamil Nadus staterun dairy company did not pass on the newly passed GST benefits to consumers Pattali Makkal Katchi PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss had also slammed the DMK government for delaying the revision IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-ambattur-resident-urges-aavin-to-cut-mrps-after-gst-reduction-640226.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/raghav-chadha-meets-vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-extends-navratri-greetings-640002.html New Delhi Sep 22 Aam Aadmi Party AAP MP Raghav Chadha called on VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan on Monday and extended warm greetings to him on the auspicious occasions of Navratri The Parliamentarian congratulated the newly elected Vice President on assuming the high office and also conveyed his best wishes This was Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadhas first meeting with the 15th Vice President of India who serves as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya SabhaRaghav Chadha also handed over a replica of the Golden Temple to the newly elected VicePresident He expressed confidence that under Radhakrishnans leadership as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha the Upper House will continue to uphold the highest standards of democratic deliberation and inclusivityDuring the meeting the Rajya Sabha MP also discussed the smooth and productive functioning of the Upper House important national matters and briefly highlighted key issues concerning the state of PunjabNotably Punjab was recently hit by raintriggered floods which saw many cities flooded and inundated with water The floods caused widespread damage to villages and farmlands in Punjab while leaving thousands displaced At least 30 lives were lost in the devastating floodsWhile Punjab battled one of the worst floods the AAP MP came forward to offer solace to the affected population and offered Rs 325 crore from his MPLADS funds for floodhit regions of Punjab including Gurdaspur and AmritsarWhile allocating Rs 325 crore he said that Rs 275 crore will go towards strengthening and repairing flood protection embankments in Gurdaspur while Rs 50 lakh will be spent on relief and rehabilitation work in AmritsarIn a video appeal he had urged the Centre for maximum support to the floodravaged state and also vowed to raise the issue in Parliament IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/raghav-chadha-meets-vice-president-cp-radhakrishnan-extends-navratri-greetings-640002.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-demands-inclusion-of-petrol-and-diesel-under-gst-tax-slab-640003.html New Delhi Sep 22 The Congress on Monday demanded that petrol and diesel be brought under the Goods and Services Tax GST regime claiming it would offer real relief to the common people even as it criticised the PM Modi government for what it called a delayed and poorly implemented tax policy Speaking to IANS Congress spokesperson Abhay Dubey said This decision has come very late Eight years ago we had clearly stated that GST should mean a single tax across all goods But the government introduced six different tax slabs instead This undermined the MSME sector which contributes significantly to the economy They destroyed it completely This is not just our view its stated in an RBI report Lack of demand led to a fall in production and now we face inflation The economy has been severely damaged an irreparable loss We demand that petroleum products and electricity be brought under GSTCongress leader Pramod Tiwari also criticised the government and PM Modi saying I felt pity seeing your face lose its glowperhaps you realised you were misleading the country You introduced GST and turned it into a system of legalised loot Youve taken Rs 50 lakh crore from the middle class Small industries have been wiped out Inflation soared And only after pressure from Rahul Gandhi did you introduce two tax slabsCongress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate added PM Modi introduced high GST rates and is now trying to take credit for reducing them He wants people to thank him for the relief after years of burden If this is now a GST Bachat Utsav GST Savings Festival then what about the last eight years Were they a Loot Utsav Who is accountable for that These policies were introduced without proper planning If the Prime Minister truly wants to provide relief he should reduce the prices of petrol and diesel He talks about Swadeshi but dresses headtotoe in foreign brandsEarlier in the day Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the overhaul aims to inject approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by increasing the disposable income of consumers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-demands-inclusion-of-petrol-and-diesel-under-gst-tax-slab-640003.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-likely-to-visit-kolkata-on-friday-to-inaugurate-3-durga-pujas-640010.html Kolkata Sep 22 Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to visit Kolkata on Friday September 26 to inaugurate three community Durga Puja pandals in the city on the same day A state committee member of the BJP said that two of the three Puja committees that will be inaugurated by the Union Home Minister on Friday are finalThe first one is the community Durga Puja organised by Paschim Banga Sangskritik Manch West Bengal Cultural Forum which receives the direct backing of the West Bengal unit of the BJPThis Puja was started in 2020 that is the year before the crucial West Bengal assembly elections next year In the first year this Puja was inaugurated virtually from Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra ModiThe second community Durga Puja state BJP insiders said that the Union Home Minister will be inaugurating on Friday will be that of Santosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja at Lebutala Park in North Kolkata whose principal organizer is BJP councillor in Kolkata Municipal Corporation KMC Sajal GhoshSantosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja is always known for its innovative themes with the theme this year being Operation Sindoor the strike through which the Indian Armed Forces demolished several terror bases both in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir earlier this yearLast year the theme of Santosh Mitra Square Community Durga Puja was Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar PradeshSajal Ghosh was the first community Durga Puja organiser to refuse the annual Durga Puja dole offered by the state government a practice which he is still continuing withLater many of the other community Puja organisers followed his exampleHowever the state unit of the BJP is maintaining total secrecy over the third community Durga Puja pandal that Amit Shah will be inaugurating on FridayThe information on this count that has surfaced so far is that the said Puja will be in South Kolkata and within or adjacent to the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency from where the elected legislator is Chief Minister Mamata BanerjeeAs per the schedule HM Shah will arrive in Kolkata on Friday morning and go back to Delhi the same evening after inaugurating the three Pujas IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-likely-to-visit-kolkata-on-friday-to-inaugurate-3-durga-pujas-640010.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-to-become-1st-state-to-auction-major-mineral-blocks-after-taking-necessary-permissions-640011.html Jaipur Sep 22 Rajasthan is set to become the first state in India to auction major mineral blocks after obtaining all necessary preembedded permissions a move aimed at accelerating mining operations boosting investment and generating employment The State Department of Mines and Geology has initiated preparations to bring major mineral blocks into operationThe auction process for preembedded blocks is expected to begin soon with the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust RSMET playing a key role in securing the required approvalsOther states are also preparing to follow suitSpeaking on the initiative T Ravikant Rajasthan Principal Secretary of the Mines and Petroleum Department said The department has already obtained the necessary permissions for selected major mineral blocks and is moving towards auctioning them Currently it takes twoandahalf to three years to operationalise auctioned mines in most states including Rajasthan This delays investment employment and revenue generation Preembeddedness will help overcome these delaysThe Union Ministry of Mines recently amended the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act instructing states to prioritise five mineral blocks each obtain all necessary permissions beforehand and auction them for faster operationalisationIn line with these directives Rajasthan has designated RSMET as a project monitoring unit to coordinate the required approvals and facilitate smooth eauctionsPreembeddedness refers to obtaining all necessary permissions before the auction of a mineral blockThese include clearance from forest department environmental clearance among others like permission from Revenue department for mining on grazing lands and other legal formalitiesRavikant added that RSMET has completed geological surveys block demarcation and Differential Global Positioning System DGPS mapping for the preembedded blocksWith remaining approvals underway Rajasthan is on track to conduct the auctions shortlyOnce the letters of intent are issued mining operations can begin immediately boosting the mineral supply chain and contributing significantly to the states economic growth IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-to-become-1st-state-to-auction-major-mineral-blocks-after-taking-necessary-permissions-640011.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/strategic-deals-brutal-consequences-pakistans-genocide-under-the-garb-of-counterterrorism-640012.html New Delhi Sep 22 The Indian agencies are reporting that Pakistans aggression under pressure from both the US and China is only going to increase in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Pakistan may have tomtommed to all that it has made some strategic moves where the US and China are concerned However in reality it is set to indulge in genocide in Balochistan Intelligence Bureau officials say that under the garb of fighting the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP the real intention is to target the people of the region and indulge in genocide The Pakistan Army is facing stiff resistance in these regions and hence wants to target even the innocents under the garb of fighting terror outfitsTodays incident during which thirty people were killed in air strikes in KP is an example of this Pakistan used China made J17 fighter jets to drop eight Chinese L6 bombs laserguided precision munitions on a village in the Tirah Valley The local community is already on the edge owing to the aggression by the Pakistan Army Whether it is in Balochistan or KP the people have complained that under the garb of fighting terror the Pakistan Army is trying to wipe out the local populationIntelligence reports say while Pakistan has always been an aggressor in these regions against the local people such action is likely to get worse in the days to comeThe deals that Pakistan signed with the US and China may look good on paper But both countries have shifted the onus largely on Pakistan to deliver and ensure security of their projects While China has said that it wants the TTP out of the picture as the terror group is hitting their projects the US has made it clear that it wants terror groups in Balochistan out of the way so that the minerals deal can be executed peacefullyPakistan is currently in a dilemma due to these demands First and foremost it is not able to fight terror groups in both regions The Pakistan Army has faced embarrassing losses in recent times Further Pakistan has no support of Afghanistan on these issues However the thing that is hurting Pakistan the most is that it does not have the support of the localsThe locals have for decades complained that the resources available in their regions are being looted by the Pakistan Army None of the benefits get passed on to them The locals have accrued the Pakistan government of robbing their resources and investing them in mainland Pakistan while they continue to face hardshipsIn such a situation the Pakistan Army has decided to go on the offensive and is targeting the innocent localsPakistans actions have been called by the international community in the past as well Amnesty Internationals South Asia office had slammed the utter disregard that the army has shown for civilian life This statement had come in the aftermath of a drone strike in which a child had been killedThere was a huge criticism following a March 10 strike in which 10 civilians were killed in the Katlang area of the KP province However after every such hit Pakistan has said that the intention was to flush out terrorists but in reality the intention was of killing the localsFollowing Mondays military strike even the opposition in Pakistan criticised the action Pakistan TehreekeInsaf said that no words can encompass this sorrow and grief Drone attacks and bombings have sown so may seeds of hatred Nothing will be left the party said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/strategic-deals-brutal-consequences-pakistans-genocide-under-the-garb-of-counterterrorism-640012.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/small-political-party-of-tn-petitions-madras-hc-in-support-of-vijays-tvk-against-police-curbs-640013.html Chennai Sep 22 The Madras High Court has received a fresh plea from the Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi DMSK which has sought to join actor C Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK case alleging that the ruling establishment in Tamil Nadu is misusing its powers to block the rise of new political parties The DMSK led by its president ML Ravi has filed an impleading petition in a case where the TVK has challenged what it described as onerous restrictions imposed by the State police on Vijays election campaignThrough counsel AP Suryaprakasam the DMSK said it wished to be added as a party so it could assist the court in highlighting the hurdles faced by smaller outfitsThe petitioner argued that since 2016 it had been working to voice the concerns of the poor and marginalised whose issues rarely find a place in mainstream politicsIt accused established parties of amassing wealth through repeated stints in power and of using their influence to suppress challengersThey act as a big banyan tree under which no small plants can survive the affidavit stated claiming that ruling parties often prevent critics from speaking freely and misuse the state machinery for political gainAccording to the DMSK the TVK was being singled out and subjected to oppressive conditions including restrictions on speech duration and limits on the size of gatheringsMr Vijay is not allowed to speak for more than 30 minutes in any meeting and caps are fixed on attendance while ruling party events face no such curbs the party allegedIt further contended that the police were functioning like a wing of the ruling DMK imposing harsh conditions that undermine democratic freedomsDissent is the essence of democracy and if such actions are permitted against TVK today they could be repeated against other parties tomorrow the petition saidThe DMSK urged the High Court to permit its impleadment so it could strengthen the case against what it described as discriminatory rules and demonstrate that such restrictions if unchecked would end up weakening democracy itself in Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/small-political-party-of-tn-petitions-madras-hc-in-support-of-vijays-tvk-against-police-curbs-640013.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-secures-125-million-adb-loan-to-upgrade-urban-services-in-assam-640015.html New Delhi Sep 22 The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank ADB signed a 125 million loan agreement on Monday to enhance urban livability and bolster climate resilience in six district headquarters and Guwahati in Assam The project will benefit 360000 residents of Assam by delivering continuous metered water supply and upgrading stormwater management systems It also seeks to strengthen urban governance through institutional reforms and capacity buildingKey infrastructure investments in the Assam Urban Sector Development Project include the construction ofsix water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 72 million litres per day and 800 km distribution pipelines in the district headquarters of Barpeta Bongaigaon Dhubri Goalpara Golaghat and Nalbari The project will also deploy a realtime monitoring system aiming to maintain nonrevenue water below 20 per centIn Guwahati the project will enhance stormwater management in the Bahini Basin with flood diversion channels upgraded drainage systems and a naturebased retention pond to reduce flood discharge and improve groundwater rechargeThe project also includes the establishment of the Assam State Institute for Urban Development in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Additionally it will roll out a GISbased property tax database digital water billing systems and a volumetric water tariff structure across project towns to improve financial sustainability and service deliveryA strong emphasis on supporting women and girls and social inclusion is embedded in the project Activities include training women selfhelp groups in water operations establishing internships for collegeage women and conducting school outreach programmes to promote awareness of water sanitation and hygieneThe signatories to the loan agreement for the Assam Urban Sector Development Project were Juhi Mukherjee Joint Secretary Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of India and Mio Oka Country Director India Resident Mission for ADB IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-secures-125-million-adb-loan-to-upgrade-urban-services-in-assam-640015.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-govt-unveils-rs-1-000-crore-leap-programme-to-facilitate-innovation-across-state-640016.html Bengaluru Sep 22 The government of Karnataka has unveiled a Rs 1000crore Local Economy Accelerator Programme LEAP to drive innovation across the state and catalyse growth beyond Bengaluru According to an official statement from the Department of Electronics IT and BT on Monday the programme aims to foster innovation create five lakh jobs and build robust startup ecosystems across Karnataka beyond BengaluruThe Department of Electronics IT and BT elaborated on its Local Economy Accelerator Programme LEAP with an ambitious outlay of Rs 1000 crore over five years While Bengaluru is a globally celebrated technology hub ranking number 10 worldwide in the StartupBlink 2025 index and number 14 globally in the Startup Genome 2025 report LEAP as an initiative is about holistic statewide development the statement said LEAP is conceived as the primary engine to unlock the immense untapped potential in clusters like MysuruChamarajanagar MangaluruUdupi HubbaliBelagaviDharwad Tumkur Kalaburagi and Shivamogga transforming them into selfsustaining and globally competitive innovation hubsPriyank Kharge Minister for Electronics IT and BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj stated LEAP is our commitment to ensuring that the fruits of innovation are shared across Karnataka While Bengaluru is a global powerhouse the states true potential will be unlocked when we empower entrepreneurs in Mysuru Hubbali and Kalaburagi This Rs 1000 crore programme is more than an investment in innovation its an investment in a balanced equitable and resilient economic future for the entire state aiming to create 5 lakh jobs and position Karnataka as a diversified global technology leaderEkroop Caur Secretary to the Government Department of Electronics IT BT and SampT highlighted the programmes strategic design The LEAP initiative is a meticulously designed framework that provides endtoend support for our innovators From fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in schools with the Startup Foundry to providing deeptech startups with grantinaid through ELEVATE NXT we are building a robust interconnected ecosystem LEAP institutionalises our Beyond Bengaluru vision creating the necessary infrastructure and support systems to ensure sustainable growth and longterm success for our emerging tech clustersThe Department of Electronics IT and BT notified the Call for Proposals for the establishment of Innovation Labs under LEAP on September 18 2025 Further announcements confirming the launch of key initiatives like Hackathons Bootcamps and the Creation of Centres of Excellence are expected shortly LEAP is a transformative step towards building a futureready Karnataka ensuring that innovation and opportunity flourish in every corner of the state the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-govt-unveils-rs-1-000-crore-leap-programme-to-facilitate-innovation-across-state-640016.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mumbai-to-introduce-pod-taxi-services-for-last-mile-connectivity-maha-cm-640018.html Mumbai Sep 22 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that cities in Mumbai are expanding due to increasing urbanisation adding that citizens have to travel long distances to go for work Along with strengthening the public transport system it is necessary to provide lastmile connectivity to the citizens he addedThe next step in the transport service is pod taxi and it should be brought to the service of the citizens for last mile connectivity the Chief Minister saidChief Minister Fadnavis chaired the meeting to review the launch of pod taxi in the business district between Kurla and Bandra railway stationHe said that pod taxi will be important in the Business District between Kurla and Bandra railway stationThe Bullet train station which is coming up in BandraKurla Complex and the Mumbai High Court ruling is expected to increase the traffic in this area There is a strong possibility that this will put pressure on the existing transport service and the citizens will have to face difficulties In the future pod taxis will be an option for the citizens of this area to get transport services without delay and ease traffic congestion he notedHe also said A system is being created in Mumbai to enable travel in all transport services through a single card Citizens should also be able to avail pod taxi services through this single card Kurla and Bandra station areas should be developed in line with pod taxis Instead of the police accommodation space in the Kurla station area space should be provided to the police in the same area Also the buildings in the BandraKurla Complex area should be connected to the station through these pod taxisConsidering the commercial importance of this area the Chief Minister directed the administration that care should be taken to ensure that worldclass service is maintainedHe also gave suggestions on this occasion that good concepts should be implemented to further utilise the skywalk outside the stationMaharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that pod taxis are compact automated electric vehicles that run without a driver offering highspeed travelEach pod taxi can accommodate up to eight seated passengers with an additional 13 standing passengersIt is being designed for a fast sustainable and congestionfree transportation alternative IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mumbai-to-introduce-pod-taxi-services-for-last-mile-connectivity-maha-cm-640018.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-announces-rs-819-crore-as-bonus-for-singareni-workers-640019.html Hyderabad Sep 22 The Telangana government on Monday announced that the employees of stateowned Singareni Collieries Company Ltd SCCL will be paid Rs 819 crore as a bonus for Dussehra Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced the bonus as a Dussehra gift for the 71000 employeesThe company will pay 34 per cent of its profit which works out to Rs 819 crore as the bonus This is Rs 23 crore more than the bonus given last yearThis year each of the 41000 regular employees will get Rs 195610 as a bonus while Rs 5500 each will be paid to 30000 contract workersLast year the government had announced Rs 190 lakh each for the regular employees and Rs 5000 each for contract employeesDeputy Chief Minister Vikramarka said that the company earned a profit of Rs 6394 crore in 202425 After the allocation of Rs 4034 crore for the companys future expansion and other investments the net profit was Rs 2360 crore Out of this 34 per cent has been earmarked for a bonus to the employeesFor the second consecutive year the state government announced a bonus for the contract workers The Chief Minister claimed that for the first time contract workers were paid a bonusHe gave the assurance to workers that they will also get a bonus for DeepawaliThe Chief Minister said that history can never forget the key role played by Singareni workers in achieving the Telangana state He assured the employees that the government and the party would continue to recognise their role in the Telangana movementHe was all praise for the employees for their efforts to make the company profitable He said in recognition of the efforts of employees the government decided to increase their share in profitsThe Chief Minister assured employees that the government would strengthen Singareni to enable it to compete with corporate companiesHe urged the workers to make sure that mines leased to private parties are also allotted to SingareniHe cautioned that if the private participation continues to increase there will be a question mark on the very existence of Singareni in futureCM Revanth Reddy said the state government will talk to the Centre in this regard to resolve the issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-announces-rs-819-crore-as-bonus-for-singareni-workers-640019.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-brs-promises-to-stand-by-victims-of-regional-ring-road-640021.html Hyderabad Sep 22 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS will stand firmly with the victims of the upcoming Regional Ring Road RRR in Telangana party working president K T Rama Rao said on Monday People from Nalgonda and Suryapet districts along with those from Gajwel and Sangareddy constituencies who suffered losses due to the RRR alignment met Rama Rao at Telangana BhavanFormer Minister Jagadish Reddy leaders from the erstwhile Nalgonda district and public representatives also participated in the meetingKTR reminded that Congress leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi had promised before the elections that no one would face problems because of the RRR Farmers voted Congress to power based on those promises However after coming to power the government changed the alignment causing severe losses to the farmers He criticised local Congress leaders for completely forgetting the farmers after winningKTR stated that during the BRS rule the highest priority was given to agriculture and irrigation projects making the farming sector prosperous Whenever land acquisition issues arose in the past the BRS government directly engaged with farmers ensured rehabilitation and provided permanent solutionsBut the Congress he alleged has been altering alignments both in the case of the Outer Ring Road earlier and now in the case of the RRR thereby wrecking the lives of poor farmersKTR declared that BRS MPs will raise the issue of RRR victims in the Rajya Sabha He also made it clear that the matter will be strongly brought up in the Assembly to hold the government accountable He appealed to the farmers not to lose morale and not to take hasty decisions He assured that BRS will stand by the farmers until a scientifically planned alignment is implementedCalling for unity KTR urged the RRR victims to demonstrate in solidarity by passing resolutions in every village and boycotting the local body elections If they do so both the Central and State governments will be compelled to respond and the issue will come to their notice he saidTelangana Bhavan is a peoples garage Farmers can always come here to consult legal experts seek support and get guidance KTR saidHe recalled that during 10 years of BRS governance Nalgonda district witnessed remarkable development and that the fluoride problem was completely eradicated through Mission Bhagiratha He criticised that the people who believed Congresss lies and voted for them are now facing injustice IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-brs-promises-to-stand-by-victims-of-regional-ring-road-640021.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-govt-to-seek-relief-package-from-centre-for-swift-assistance-to-flood-affected-people-640023.html Srinagar Sep 22 The JampK government said on Monday that it will approach the Centre for the swift assistance of people affected by floods in the UT Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a highlevel meeting to take a comprehensive review of flood relief and restoration measures across Jammu and KashmirHe directed all departments to expedite their assessment so that projections for relief and restoration could be submitted to the Centre without delayHe enquired about the funds released during the floods and was informed that in several districts these funds have been utilised in temporary restoration works Stressing the importance of durable solutions he directed the Jal Shakti Department to avoid temporary fixes and instead focus only on permanent restoration of water supply schemesAbdullah also reviewed the safety audit of schools undertaken after the floods calling for the certification process to be fasttracked Responding to rumours and misinformation circulating on social media about deliberate delay in the movement of fruit trucks on the SrinagarJammu Highway NH44 he instructed the Divisional Commissioners and the IGP NH to issue verified information promptly so that people remain updated with factsHe was informed that slow movement has been on account of poor road conditions in certain stretches of the National Highway and not deliberateDuring the meeting Abdullah expressed concern over damage to the historic Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in JammuDivisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar informed that land subsidence along the Circular Road had damaged the backside of the complex underscoring the need for urgent protective measuresThe Chief Minister impressed upon his Council of Ministers to finalise departmental projections quickly and for district authorities to reconcile figures with departments to arrive at accurate figures so that a consolidated proposal could be submitted to the Centre for a comprehensive restoration packageHe directed officials to ensure robust preparedness strengthen embankments and put in place effective response mechanisms to safeguard lives and propertyHe further directed concerned Deputy Commissioners to submit a report regarding the admissibility of ex gratia relief in favour of the next of kin of families from JampK who lost their lives in Himachal Pradesh in the recent landslideEarlier Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg presented a detailed report on the impact of the floods He informed that losses in the Kashmir division included 16 houses which were fully damaged 57 severely damaged and 791 partially damaged with relief already disbursed in all casesTragically one life was lost for which compensation has been provided while three other deaths in related incidents in Anantnag were compensated through the Red Cross The meeting was informed about losses to livestock damage to cattle sheds and compensation disbursed in these casesGiving details of infrastructure damage it was informed that nearly 90 km of roads were affected across 279 road stretches of which 52 have been restored while the rest are under repair Eightyseven bridges and culverts were also damaged with more than half already restoredA breach in the Jhelum at Zoonipora Shalina in Budgam is currently being repaired In the power sector over Rs 934 crore has been proposed for the restoration of damaged poles conductors and transformers Out of 563 affected water supply schemes 385 have been fully restored while work is underway on the rest Safety audits have been conducted on 115 school buildings with certificates already issued for 43 schoolsThe Divisional Commissioner Kashmir gave an account of agricultural losses with more than 12500 hectares of land affected and nearly 315 hectares in Horticulture impacted primarily in Anantnag Kulgam and Pulwama districts with estimated losses of about Rs 59 lakh On essential supplies the situation was reported as stable with stocks of petrol diesel and LPG sufficient for several daysFruit transportation from Kashmir to Jammu and Delhi is progressing smoothly with over 137 lakh boxes already movedThe Divisional Commissioner Jammu presented the situation in the Jammu Division reporting several human and heavy material losses He said the floods claimed 150 lives left 178 people injured and 33 missing with Kishtwar recording the highest casualtiesHousing losses were severe with more than 4200 homes fully damaged and over 8600 partially damaged the worsthit districts being Udhampur and Jammu Livestock losses stood at 1455 and crops over 1300 hectares were damagedIt was informed that financial assistance exceeding Rs 40 crore has been disbursed from the State Disaster Response Fund with an additional Rs 335 crore provided from the HCM Relief FundRestoration work is underway across sectors with over 2700 km of roads and more than half of the damaged bridges already temporarily restored Permanent restoration of roads and bridges is estimated at nearly Rs 893 croreThe power sector was also badly affected with over 49000 distribution transformers hit and almost all of which have now been restoredMore than 2000 water supply works were damaged with around 1600 temporarily restored requiring nearly Rs 195 crore for permanent restorationThe education sector also bore the brunt of the floods with more than 8800 schools audited for safety Over 5500 have been issued safety certificates of which around 5200 were deemed safe while 758 were declared unsafeIn public health 442 water samples were tested and over 1500 health camps were organised screening nearly 80000 people Encouragingly no warning signs of disease outbreaks have been reportedChief Minister Abdullah reiterated that permanent restoration of infrastructure and restoration of livelihoods would be taken up on a war footing once a comprehensive package is approved by the CentreThe meeting was attended by Ministers Sakina Itoo Javed Ahmed Rana Javid Ahmed Dar amp Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam WaniChief Secretary Atal Dulloo Additional Chief Secretary to the CM Dheeraj Gupta the Principal Secretary PWD the Commissioner Secretary Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs the Secretary School Education the Inspector General of Police NH Deputy Commissioners and other officers concerned also attended the meeting Several officials joined the meeting through virtual mode IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-govt-to-seek-relief-package-from-centre-for-swift-assistance-to-flood-affected-people-640023.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nhrc-seeks-report-on-death-injuries-of-sanitation-workers-in-delhi-640028.html New Delhi Sep 22 The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that one worker died and three others were critically injured while cleaning a sewer in the Ashok Vihar area of Delhi According to the press report coworkers of the victims alleged that no safety equipment was provided by the private construction company that had engaged them for the task The Police Control Room reportedly received a latenight call about the incident and all four workers were rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay DDU Hospital where doctors declared one of them dead The other three were admitted to the ICU in critical condition The manager of the company is being questioned Taking note of the incident the apex human rights body observed that the contents if true raise serious concerns of human rights violations Despite Supreme Court directions and NHRC advisories issued to all states and Union Territories to ensure the safety of sanitation workers such tragic incidents continue to occur frequently The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary of the Government of NCT of Delhi the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation and the Delhi Police Commissioner seeking a detailed report within two weeks The report is expected to include the status of the investigation the health condition of the injured workers and details of compensation provided to the next of kin of the deceased and to the injured workers Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 the NHRC an autonomous statutory body is an embodiment of Indias concern for the promotion and protection of human rights Its primary role is to protect and promote human rights defined as the rights relating to life liberty equality and dignity of individuals guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants and enforceable by courts in India The apex human rights body has the power to take suo motu on its own motion action based on media reports public knowledge or other sources without receiving a formal complaint of human rights violations IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nhrc-seeks-report-on-death-injuries-of-sanitation-workers-in-delhi-640028.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rjd-leaders-body-found-in-jharkhands-palamu-family-alleges-murder-640029.html Palamu Jharkhand Sep 22 Tension gripped Jharkhands Palamu district on Monday after the body of Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD leader Jaishankar Thakur was recovered from an agricultural field in his native village Police however have not yet confirmed the cause of death but his family has alleged that he was murdered and his body was partially burned with acidThakur 52 a resident of Utaki village under the Patan police station area was serving as the Palamu district President of the RJDs Backward Class CellAccording to family members he left for his farmland around 630 am on Monday as part of his daily routine When he failed to return home even after several hours relatives launched a search and eventually found his body lying in a field about half a km away from the villageBurn marks were visible on the body leading to suspicions of acid being used to conceal evidence of foul playPatan police reached the spot after getting the information and initiated an investigation with the help of a dog squadHowever officials said that no conclusive evidence was found during the preliminary searchStation House Officer SHO Shashi Shekhar Pandey said that on the face of it the death could be the result of a lightning strikeThe exact cause will be established only after the postmortem report We are investigating all angles he saidVillagers however strongly contested this theory They pointed out that the weather had been clear on Monday and there had been no lightning activity in the areaNews of Thakurs death spread quickly drawing large crowds from nearby villages to the site With the situation becoming tense additional police forces were deployed to prevent any untoward incidentThakur is survived by three sons one of whom lives abroad His family has been left shattered by the incident and continues to insist that he was murderedSeveral RJD leaders from Jharkhand have expressed shock and grief over the death They have called the circumstances surrounding the death as suspicious and demanded a thorough and impartial probe IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rjd-leaders-body-found-in-jharkhands-palamu-family-alleges-murder-640029.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/despite-short-term-challenges-gst-20-will-yield-benefits-to-consumers-and-industry-640033.html New Delhi Sep 22 There has been a general reaction of relief and welcome with the new Goods and Services Tax GST slabs coming into effect beginning from Monday Essential goods healthcare insurance consumer durables and agricultural inputs now enjoy lower rates while luxury and sin goods are taxed at 40 per centThe reform aims to reduce the cost of living for households support manufacturing agriculture and servicesThis festive season lets celebrate the GST Bachat Utsav Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on his X handle on Monday eveningCentral Board of Excise and Customs CBEC former Chairman Sumit Dutt Majumder said that GST 20 has some changes with a lesser number of slabs As a Member Central Excise and then Chairman of the CBEC he was associated with the preparations for the earlier GST regime He had also presented his views to the then Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha on the GST Constitution Amendment BillEven by the earlier GST regime in interstate transactions the destination state gets the money While the tax collection is done by the Centre there are rules laid out for transferring the money to states Majumder the author of two books on GST addedGST Networks GSTN first Chairman Navin Kumar also stressed the rules that are followed in transferring prescribed amounts to statesIn the previous regime too some states had apprehended losses Thus the Centre introduced compensation When the collection started growing these compensations were withdrawn he addedThough the earlier fiveyear compensation window ended in 2022 the Centre may introduce ad hoc transfers or cess adjustments to blunt state revenue shocksIt may also absorb part of the potential GST revenue loss initially to maintain national fiscal stability leveraging higher taxes on luxury and sin goods and broader compliance measuresTax collection on goods with lower GST rates is expected to fall initially because rates are now lower on many items According to the government the potential revenue shortfall without any buoyancy in volumes will be Rs 48000 crore a yearTherell be an initial effect but Im sure that with the restructured GST regime there will be an increase in revenue Kumar saidLower GST on essentials is expected to boost consumption particularly through increased sales of durables automotives and housing materialsAlso shortterm challenges are possible due to transition issues IT system challenges and workingcapital pressures especially among SMEsI think there should have been a transition period reflected MajumderIn branded products the prices are fixed So it will take time to adjust to the rates introduced today he pointed outHowever Kumar pointed out that there are mechanisms that can address such aspectsIf stock bearing earlier retail prices remains unsold after the revised GST rate came into effect rules prescribe that a revised MRP be put on it Thus both old and new prices are visible on the productTransitional issues such as preexisting inventory credits are addressed via postimplementation filing eg GSTR3B or monthly selfdeclaration return to be filed by October 20 to avoid input tax credit ITC mismatches discrepancy between the tax credit claimed by the recipient and the details furnished by the supplier but no general delay is provided IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/despite-short-term-challenges-gst-20-will-yield-benefits-to-consumers-and-industry-640033.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/himachal-breeds-record-number-of-golden-mahseer-in-captivity-640035.html Shimla Sep 22 In a first the Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Department has succeeded in breeding in captivity a record 87000 golden mahseer fingerlings a popular freshwater sport and food fish at a farm and 34500 of them have been released into nature DirectorcumWarden of Fisheries Vivek Chandel said on Monday The fingerlings were raised in the Machhyal Mahseer Farm which was established in 2016 Since then its annual production had never exceeded 5000 Of the 87000 reared fingerlings 20000 were stocked in the Pong dam reservoir and 14500 in the Gobind Sagar reservoir The population of the golden mahseer being a game fish is declining in the state for various reasons including construction of dams barrages pollution indiscriminate fishing of brood and juvenile fish introduction of exotic species and habitat deterioration After releasing the fingerlings into nature the Fisheries Department says its population will prosper With pioneering efforts in conservation of the critically endangered golden mahaseer through a captive breeding programme the department has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2025 The award was presented on September 20 at a ceremony in New Delhi The golden mahaseer is the state fish of Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir Over the past decades the population of the golden mahaseer has declined alarmingly The Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Department launched a major scientificallysupported captive breeding programe In 2023 a special campaign was launched to increase its production in collaboration with the ICARCentral Inland Fisheries Research Institute CIFRI in Bhimtal in Uttarakhand the only coldwater fisheries research institute in the country Chandel along with the nodal officer visited the ICARCIFRI Bhimtal to identify shortcomings The implementation of reforms produced remarkable results In 202425 the departments farm at Machhyal produced 87000 fingerlings Now the state government is planning to raise its fingerlings at the newly established fish farm in Sunni in Shimla district This step will not only mitigate immediate threats to the species in the wild but also provide a stable and reliable source for longterm revival efforts The golden mahaseer plays a vital role in maintaining species balance in the aquatic ecosystem It is also a highly soughtafter species among anglers In 202425 more than 3700 anglers visited Himachal Pradesh contributing to ecotourism The species is found in the coldwater stretches of the Beas the Sutlej and their tributaries as well as in reservoirs like Pong Gobind Sagar and Kol dams The fish also has high nutritional value and significantly supports the livelihoods of fishermen in the states reservoirs With the successful outcomes of the conservation program the department expects fingerling production to cross the one lakh mark this year Chandel said He said the fish production which was 1702597 metric tons in 202223 has increased to 1901983 metric tons in 202425 Similarly reservoir fish production rose from 54935 metric tons in 202223 to 74876 metric tons in 202425 The mahseer the longestliving freshwater fish is native to mountain and submountain regions It belongs to the Tor genus The Pong Dam reservoir around 250 km from the state capital Shimla and 190 km from Chandigarh supports an ample population of the golden mahseer Vishal Gulati can be contacted at vishalgiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/himachal-breeds-record-number-of-golden-mahseer-in-captivity-640035.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dont-indulge-in-petty-politics-over-dusshera-siddaramaiah-tells-critics-640036.html Mysuru Sep 22 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday threw a challenge to his political opponents and critics saying that if they wanted politics they should choose the election ground not the state festival Dont indulge in lowlevel politics over Dusshera he said after offering prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari and inaugurating the worldfamous historic Dusshera festivities in Mysuru city along with Booker Prize winner Banu MushtaqThose who have no knowledge of Dusshera and our cultural heritage opposed Booker awardee Banu Mushtaq Distorting history and indulging in selfish politics is an unpardonable crime If you want to do politics do it during elections Dont stoop to petty politics over the state festival he saidThe majority of people in the state have welcomed Banu Mushtaqs inauguration of Dusshera This is a matter of pride It is appropriate that Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq inaugurated Dusshera More than being a Muslim woman Banu Mushtaq is a human being who upholds humanitarian values We humans must live with love for one another Hatred is against humanity Therefore those who celebrate hatred are against humanity itself the CM remarkedThose who follow the constitutional values of tolerance and coexistence are the true Indians Our Constitution is secular and nonreligious Both the High Court and Supreme Court have upheld this Only those who are proud to call themselves Indians will take pride in the Constitution To know our rights and responsibilities we must know the Constitution he saidQuoting the famous Kannada poet Kuvempu Siddaramaiah lashed out at communal forces saying We must not forget Kuvempus words Step out of temples churches and mosques Let us build the state as Kuvempu envisioneda garden of peace for all communitiesWe have implemented guarantees for the poor of all castes religions and political affiliations in line with the spirit of the Constitution Are BJP leaders not beneficiaries of these guarantees Siddaramaiah askedThese guarantees will not stop Because of them our states per capita income has reached number one in the country Today we are number one in GDP in India as well he said with prideOn one hand BJP leaders oppose our guarantees and on the other hand they are stealing them the CM alleged IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dont-indulge-in-petty-politics-over-dusshera-siddaramaiah-tells-critics-640036.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-to-hold-cwc-meeting-in-poll-bound-bihar-on-sep-24-640039.html Patna Sep 22 The Congress Working Committee CWC will hold its firstever meeting on Wednesday at the Sadaqat Ashram in Patna The meeting will be attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and all 170 members of the committee marking a significant political event ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly electionsDuring a joint press conference at the Bihar Congress headquarters state party President Rajesh Ram and partys state incharge Krishna Allavaru and Shakeel Ahmad Khan described the upcoming session as a historic meeting for both the party and the stateHighlighting the venues importance Rajesh Ram recalled that in 1921 freedom fighter Maulana Mazharul Haq donated 21 acres of land to establish Sadaqat Ashram which became a key hub of Indias Independence movementIt was here that Mahatma Gandhi Rajendra Prasad and Jawaharlal Nehru strategised for the freedom struggle with the Champaran Satyagraha serving as a pivotal starting pointCongress Legislative Party CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan used the occasion to launch a sharp attack on the NDA government accusing it of looting Bihar for 20 years and the country for last 11 yearsThe time has come for Bihar and the nation to escape their NDA governments plunder The meeting at Sadaqat Ashram will send a strong message against the oppression of ordinary citizens women and youth More than two crore people have been forced to migrate and Congress is fighting against these injustices Khan saidThe Congress is expected to pass several key resolutions at the meeting which is seen as an effort to mobilise support ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls and to intensify Congresss attack on both the state and Central governmentsBihar Pradesh Congress incharge Krishna Allavaru said that the upcoming CWC meeting in Patna will not only focus on Bihar but will also discuss key national concerns including inflation unemployment atrocities against women and what he described as a government that bows to US President Donald TrumpLaunching a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Allavaru said PM Narendra Modi is like a student who doesnt believe in studying to improve his marks He cheats and steals to pass the exam Narendra Modi and Amit Shah win elections by stealing votesHe alleged that crime is rising in Bihar due to negligence by the police and state administration while paper leaks continue uncheckedWhen students raise their demands they are lathicharged The BJP and NDA get this courage from vote theft he said claiming that Congress has exposed such practices across the countryHighlighting the partys outreach efforts Allavaru pointed to Congress campaigns such as the Stop Migration Give Jobs Yatra and the Voter Adhikar Yatra which he said has successfully convinced people to resist vote theftOn the seatsharing talks within the INDIA bloc alliance he said that discussions are proceeding smoothly and positivelyWe will sit together and resolve the seatsharing issue effectively Everything including the Chief Ministerial face will be decided when the time comes he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/congress-to-hold-cwc-meeting-in-poll-bound-bihar-on-sep-24-640039.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-tariffs-dealt-blow-to-andhra-pradeshs-aqua-sector-says-cm-naidu-640040.html Amaravati Sep 22 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that the state is exploring new markets for aquaculture products as the tariff imposed by the US has dealt a blow to the sector He told the Assembly that the state government is in talks with the Centre to explore new markets for aquaculture Alternatively we will look to increase domestic consumption he saidStating that aqua exports from Andhra Pradesh stand at Rs 21000 crore Naidu said that due to the policies of US President Donald Trump the sector is facing a crisisMaking a PowerPoint presentation in the Assembly on agriculture and allied sectors the Chief Minister said that the state government is working on alternatives to protect aqua farmersThe state government is providing electricity to registered aqua farmers at Rs 150 per unit irrespective of zones It is also in talks with companies to reduce the price of aqua feed by Rs 9 per kgAs part of developing the marine economy we are also focusing on seaweed culture This sector will provide largescale employment and job opportunities for the youth There will be a largescale opportunity to earn income through seaweed the CM saidHe assured the house that the government would make the state number one in aquaculture as well as agricultural productsHe told the legislators that the government is committed to the welfare of farmers and is making efforts to provide MSP to agricultural products The government is seriously considering a proposal to provide value addition to agricultural productsHe advised the MLAs to visit agricultural fields starting from October interact with farmers directly to know their problems and explain to them the steps being taken by the state government to safeguard the interests of farmers and make the agriculture sector profitableNoting that Andhra Pradesh stands in second place in the usage of fertilisers and pesticides he said drones can be used to minimise the usage of pesticides Efforts are also being made to reduce cultivation costs using technologyThe Chief Minister said that farmers used urea as a booster dose due to floods and the cultivation area also increased by an additional 116 lakh acres He said 1670 lakh tonnes of urea was allotted for the Kharif season and the urea reserves in the state at present stand at 554 lakh tonnesVoicing concern that due to excess usage of urea the soil health is getting affected leading to pests he reiterated that Rs 800 will be given as a subsidy for those farmers who reduce the usage of ureaThe Chief Minister said that the government remitted Rs 3173 crore into the accounts of farmers under the Annadata SukheebhavaPM Kisan scheme In addition Rs 50000 compensation was announced per hectare to onion farmers who suffered a loss The government also came to the rescue of mango chilli Cocoa cotton and tobacco farmers He said the government is focusing on food processing units to provide value addition to agricultural productsStating that the agricultural sector is a main revenue source by contributing 35 per cent to GSDP the Chief Minister said priority will be given to agriculture and allied sectors including horticulture He said steps will be taken to increase the horticulture area up to 25 lakh hectares by 2029 to make Andhra Pradesh a horticulture hub IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/us-tariffs-dealt-blow-to-andhra-pradeshs-aqua-sector-says-cm-naidu-640040.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-councillor-arrested-with-firearms-before-boarding-flight-at-kolkata-airport-639838.html Kolkata Sep 21 A Trinamool Congress Councillor was arrested along with a magazine and six rounds of cartridges within his baggage while he was trying to board a domestic flight at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Sunday The Trinamool Congress leader has been identified as Sheikh Aminul Islam Councillor of Ward Number 14 of Pujali municipality in South 24 Parganas district of West BengalHe was set to board a domestic flight to MumbaiAfter the scanning of his luggage was done the security personnel at the airport noted the existence of metallic substances within his luggageThe Councillor was immediately isolated from the place and a through frisking of his luggage was done thereafter following which a magazine and six rounds of 765 cartridges were recoveredThe Councillor could not give satisfactory answers on why he was carrying the cartridges and the magazine and also could not furnish any document authorised to carry themThereafter he was arrested and handed over to the local police stationThe police have started an investigation in the matterAt the time a report was filed but there was no reaction from Trinamool Congress leadership in the matterIncidentally on Sunday morning there was an incident of shootout at a gym at Charu Market area in south Kolkata when two unknown persons entered the facility wearing raincoats and sporting helmets and shot a couple of rounds of bullets from the firearms they were carryingHowever fortunately none were injuredAfter firing the bullets the two miscreants ran away from the spotThe police have started an investigation in the matterThe police suspect that the owner of the gym was their target IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/trinamool-councillor-arrested-with-firearms-before-boarding-flight-at-kolkata-airport-639838.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-cm-conferred-award-by-hindu-college-osa-639841.html New DelhiItanagar Sep 21 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has been conferred with the prestigious Outstanding Public Service Award by the Old Students Association OSA of his alma mater Hindu College New Delhi An official of the Chief Ministers Office CMO said that the award instituted to recognise exceptional contributions to society and governance by alumni of Hindu College was presented during its 20th OSA Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Awards 2025 ceremony in New Delhi on SundayOn behalf of the Chief Minister the award was received by Nalong Mize Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited himself an alumnus of Hindu CollegeChief Minister Khandu expressed his deep gratitude to the association for the recognition and dedicated the honour to the people of Arunachal Pradesh whose trust cooperation and collective spirit of progress have guided his journey in public serviceIn his message Khandu said It is truly humbling to be recognised by my alma mater for the work we are doing in Arunachal Pradesh This honour belongs not to me alone but to the people of my state who inspire me every day to work harder for a brighter future I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Old Students Association of Hindu College for this recognition and to my fellow Hinduites whose camaraderie continues to enrich my life and serviceAn official statement issued by the CMO said that the Old Students Association of Hindu College one of the most prominent alumni networks in India celebrates the accomplishments of its members who have made significant contributions across diverse fieldsThis years recognition of Khandu highlights his transformative leadership in Arunachal Pradesh marked by major strides in infrastructure development education healthcare good governance womens empowerment and environmental sustainability Under his stewardship Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as a model of balanced progress blending tradition with modern aspirations while staying true to the vision of Viksit Arunachal Viksit Bharat the statement saidThe Hindu College OSA members applauded the Chief Ministers achievements and reaffirmed their pride in his leadership as a shining example of Hindu Colleges enduring legacy of nurturing leaders who serve the nation with integrity and dedicationOther distinguished awardees include Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali Indias Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Supreme Court Judge Manmohan Malhotra and Rajiv Nayyar Lifetime Achievement IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/arunachal-cm-conferred-award-by-hindu-college-osa-639841.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-to-launch-chennai-ondru-app-today-approve-25-year-transport-plan-639844.html Chennai Sep 22 The second meeting of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority CUMTA will be held on Monday at the State Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Minister MK Stalin At this session the Chief Minister is scheduled to approve a 25year Comprehensive Mobility Plan CMP for the Chennai Metropolitan Area and unveil Indias first integrated multimodal transport application CM Stalin will launch the Chennai Ondru mobile application a pioneering initiative designed to function seamlessly on both iOS and Android platformsThe app will integrate all major public transport systems buses suburban electric trains metro rail taxis and autorickshaws into a single digital framework A key feature of the app is a common QRbased ticketing system which allows commuters to purchase one ticket and use it across multiple modes of travelPassengers will be able to pay for their journeys through UPI or payment cards avoiding long queues at ticket counters The application will also provide realtime updates on bus and train movements enabling commuters to plan their journeys with greater efficiencyIt is being developed with multilanguage support including English Tamil Telugu and Kannada making it accessible to a wide range of users across the regionAccording to officials the initiative will reduce waiting times and enhance the convenience of public travel within the Chennai Metropolitan AreaBy offering a single digital pass covering all public transport commuters will gain more flexibility and ease of travelThe Chennai Ondru app is expected to play a vital role in transforming public mobility in Chennai advancing the goals of sustainable and technologydriven urban transportThe launch marks a landmark step by the Tamil Nadu government to boost the use of public transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles while aligning with broader objectives of cutting congestion and lowering emissionsBy integrating planning payment and realtime tracking into one platform Chennai is set to establish a national model for smart mobility and strengthen its position on the global map of innovative transport solutions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-to-launch-chennai-ondru-app-today-approve-25-year-transport-plan-639844.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/auspicious-day-for-indian-economy-says-pawan-kalyan-639864.html Amaravati Sep 22 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday hailed the rollout of GST 20 calling it an auspicious day for the Indian economy The Jana Sena leader thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing the GST reformsHappy Sharad Navratri Its a truly auspicious day for Indias economy On behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh I convey my heartfelt gratitude to our Honble Prime Minister Narendra Modiji for implementing the next generation GST reforms starting from 22nd September 2025 the actorpolitician said in a post on XThe GST Bachat Utsav and supporting Swadeshi goods amp services will empower our farmers industries manufacturing sector and MSMEs while also making essential goods and services more affordable for common people With these reforms the journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and a truly Atmanirbhar Bharat takes a decisive step forward he addedEarlier Nara Lokesh the state Minister for Human Resources Development and Information Technology also welcomed the implementation of GST reforms Under Prime Minister Narendra Modiis visionary leadership GST 20 heralds a sunrise of simplicity with fewer rates affordable essentials and a tax system that empowers women consumers and businesses alike posted LokeshWhat was once a web of taxes has transformed into a festival of savings We now have a true GST Bachat Utsav for every household These reforms will accelerate investment energize local manufacturing and fuel Indias growth journey As we join hands in this mission let us proudly embrace his mantra Garv Se Kaho Ye Swadeshi Hai added LokeshUnion Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu in his post on X on Sunday night stated that the Prime Ministers address to the nation filled the aspirations of the common man with new Shakti As the nation welcomes Navratri the festival of Shakti tomorrow GST 20 will emerge as the economic Shakti of Atma Nirbhar Bharat The nextgen GST reforms will empower the youth farmers middleclass families shopkeepers traders MSMEs and startups to save more and grow more Honble PM has always believed that the growth of every individual and every household is the true foundation of a Viksit Bharat he saidIndias aviation sector also stands to gain from this landmark reform with a uniform GST of just 5 on drones reduced from the earlier 18 and 28 This will give a major boost to the drone ecosystem and create opportunities for the youth from drone manufacturing to field operations Also exemption of motion and flight simulators from GST will open up significant opportunities for pilot training within the country he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/auspicious-day-for-indian-economy-says-pawan-kalyan-639864.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/controversial-caste-census-begins-across-karnataka-except-bluru-639866.html Bengaluru Sep 22 The controversial SocioEconomic and Academic Survey commonly known as the caste census began across Karnataka on Monday except in Bengaluru The survey in the state capital will commence after two to three days due to technical reasonsThe Karnataka government announced that a comprehensive SocioEconomic and Educational survey will be held between September 22 and October 7 during the Dusshera holidays Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday made an appeal to all citizens of Karnataka to actively participate in the comprehensive survey scheduled from September 22 to October 7The survey will be conducted in the state by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission from September 22 to October 7 Around 175 lakh teachers will be deployed for this task They will be provided an honorarium of up to Rs 20000 The cost of teacher honorariums will be around Rs 325 crore CM Siddaramaiah statedAn initial budget of Rs 420 crore has been allocated for the survey Additional funds will be provided if necessary he saidSixty questions will be asked by the Commission and people will have to provide answers in writing format The people are required to provide their Aadhaar numbers to ensure that the survey is not repeatedThe Backward Class Commission Chairman Madusudhan Naik stated that though the Commission is prepared to conduct the survey from September 22 at the request of the Greater Bengaluru Authority GBA there will be a delay due to an administrative issue The staff of GBA need training and they have already undergone the first round of training Their further training is underway As new districts were created under the GBA as per the request of the GBA the survey work has been delayed for two to three daysChief Minister Siddramaiah stated We know that special efforts are necessary to eradicate backwardness poverty unemployment and illiteracy In this context under the chairmanship of Madhusudhan R Naik the commission will conduct a survey to understand the social and educational status of the seven crore people in the stateSiddaramaiah has stated that the Backward Classes Commission is expected to submit the report of the survey by DecemberIn 2015 the commissions chairman Kantaraj had submitted a report Since 10 years have passed since that report it was decided to conduct a new survey and the responsibility has now been handed over to the permanent Backward Classes CommissionTaking objection to the caste census the BJP stated The caste survey being conducted by the Congressled government is an attempt to divide Hinduism It is an antipeople surveyThe Leader of Opposition R Ashoka slammed the Congressled government stating There are many castes in society and inequalities still exist due to differences The Constitution provides equal opportunities to all It states that social justice should be provided to everyone As Dr Ambedkar said when the Constitution came into effect on January 26 1950 we were stepping into a society full of disparitiesAshoka said that the Congress government is working to divide Hinduism in the name of a caste survey People from all castes have opposed conversion Names like Kuruba Brahmin Vishwakarma etc have been prefixed with Christian Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is a Christian and this is being done to please her If someone says they are from Pakistan or do not believe in the Constitution will they write it down as is If its a socioeducational survey why mention caste names in it Under the guidance of Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi they are dividing Hindus he saidMinisters who are opposing this should resign and come out They should not just give statements and act If they do this the caste communities will not forgive the ministers Ashoka added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/controversial-caste-census-begins-across-karnataka-except-bluru-639866.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-milk-cooperative-aavin-yet-to-pass-on-gst-benefit-as-rivals-slash-prices-639867.html Chennai Sep 22 Consumers in Tamil Nadu may have to wait longer for cheaper ghee butter paneer and other dairy products as staterun Aavin has not revised its rates even after the Goods and Services Tax GST on such items was cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent While Amul Karnatakas Nandini Keralas Milma and several private brands have reduced prices with effect from Monday Aavin outlets continued to sell at existing tagsAmul and Nandini along with Milma and other private dairies have lowered prices of ghee paneer butter ice cream chocolates and other products by Rs 25 to Rs 40 A litre of ghee for instance now retails at Rs 610 compared with Rs 650 earlier Amul has extended the cuts across more than 700 products while Nandini has applied them to about 15 items Milma has also reduced the prices of 100 items from MondayBy contrast outlets in Ambattur Anna Nagar Adyar Korattur and Thiruvanmiyur of Tamil Nadu milk cooperative Aavin said no directive had reached them to slash pricesOfficials from the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation TNCMPF which markets Aavin said that because its prices are calculated inclusive of GST a formal state order is required before any reduction can be implementedAs of late Sunday night no such instruction had been issued The absence of relief has disappointed Aavins customers ahead of the festival seasonWhen private brands reduce ghee and butter prices by Rs 20 Rs 30 per kg it is unfair for Aavin to sell at higher rates said a resident of Ambattur Instead of a cut the GST adjustment has effectively raised Aavins base price to keep the maximum retail price unchanged meaning consumers are paying slightly moreFranchise owners also admitted this situation had put them at a disadvantage compared to private competitorsAavin procures around 35 lakh litres of milk every day of which 89 lakh litres are converted into valueadded products Its annual product sales total about Rs 600 crore with festive periods contributing heavily during last years Deepavali season alone sales touched Rs 126 croreWith GST reductions already in place nationwide the state governments decision in the coming days will determine whether Aavin aligns its prices with other major cooperatives IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tn-milk-cooperative-aavin-yet-to-pass-on-gst-benefit-as-rivals-slash-prices-639867.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-fm-balagopal-warns-of-revenue-loss-as-new-gst-rates-come-into-effect-639868.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 22 Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Monday said that states including Kerala had fully participated in the GST Councils recent decision to restructure tax slabs but warned that the reforms could lead to significant revenue loss for states The new GST regime effective from Monday introduces just two tax slabs 5 per cent and 18 per centAccording to the Union government nearly 99 per cent of goods will now fall under the 5 per cent bracketMilk products ghee butter paneer and ice cream are among the items that have seen price reductions with the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Milma announcing revised prices from Monday A litre of Milma ghee will cost Rs 45 less while 400 grams of butter will see a price cut of Rs 15 Paneer and ice cream will also be cheaperHowever Minister Balagopal cautioned that the benefits of tax cuts do not always reach consumers as many companies fail to pass them onEven Union Ministers admitted this concern After a few months prices may return to previous levels There has been no proper study to assess the longterm impact of these reforms he saidHe further noted that Kerala could lose anywhere between Rs 50000 crore and Rs two lakh crore annuallyIf states lose this much revenue in a year it will directly affect welfare pensions salaries and development projects States do not have alternate revenue sources and about 41 per cent of their total income comes from GST Without this the financial crisis will deepen Balagopal said adding that only if people continue to receive salaries can they benefit from lower pricesMeanwhile Keralas Finance Department clarified that although GST on lotteries has been increased from 28 per cent to 40 per cent ticket prices will remain unchanged Instead adjustments will be made in prize distribution and agent commissions with commission rates set to undergo a sharp reductionThe government has also announced that strict monitoring will continue to ensure that consumers actually benefit from reduced GST rates in the market IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-fm-balagopal-warns-of-revenue-loss-as-new-gst-rates-come-into-effect-639868.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-cut-is-dusshera-gift-will-siddaramaiah-reduce-taxes-ex-ktaka-cm-bommai-639882.html Bengaluru Sep 22 Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for giving the people a Dusshera gift by significantly reducing their tax burden He however criticised the Siddaramaiah government saying that the citizens of Karnataka are now asking whether the state government will reduce the taxes it has imposed on themIn a post on X Bommai said on Monday The introduction of GST in 2017 was a bold decision During the Covid period too the Prime Minister ensured that no state faced difficulties Now keeping in mind the stability of the economy the government has exempted many goods from tax About 90 per cent of goods now attract only 5 per cent GST For certain items GST has been fixed at 18 per cent thus creating only two tax slabs which has greatly simplified the system The credit for this goes to Narendra Modi This has reduced the tax burden on tractors tillers fertilizers and other agricultural equipment used by farmersBommai noted that The prices of most essential items used by common people like curds milk and ghee will now come down This truly shows that the government stands by the poor Along with this the economy will receive every kind of encouragement With this reform India will move faster towards becoming a fivetrilliondollar economy People will save around Rs 2 lakh crore in taxes The government has simplified GST further by removing the inverted duty structure and the benefits will directly reach especially small industries he addedAt the same time this move has become a powerful step in building a selfreliant India as envisioned by Prime Minister Modi Everyone must wholeheartedly cooperate with this national call the MP appealedBommai attacked the state government for levying unnecessary taxes on the people At a time when the PM has reduced GST and given a huge festive gift to the common people the Congress government in Karnataka under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has earned the notoriety of imposing additional taxes of Rs 1 lakh crore over the past two years Soon after coming to power they heavily increased taxes on petrol motor vehicles stamp duty and excise As a result essential items like milk and water became costlierHe said the Siddaramaiah government has even taxed water and air and in Bengaluru a special tax has been imposed on garbage This clearly shows that the Congress government is antipeople and is burdening them with heavy taxes In this situation people are questioning whether Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will reduce the taxes he himself has imposed Bommai said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-cut-is-dusshera-gift-will-siddaramaiah-reduce-taxes-ex-ktaka-cm-bommai-639882.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-hindus-stop-eating-non-veg-because-someone-says-so-udit-raj-on-navratri-ban-639891.html New Delhi Sep 22 Senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday criticised the calls to ban the sale of nonvegetarian food and shut meat shops during Navratri terming such restrictions as unconstitutional and asserting that no authority can impose them on citizens Speaking to IANS Raj pointed out that several Hindus continue to consume nonvegetarian food during Navratri and highlighted practices within Hinduism where offerings include animal sacrificesHe also invoked the example of Goddess Kali to underline that traditions vary across communitiesDuring Navratri certain states and regions including parts of Uttar Pradesh and some areas in Delhi restrict or prohibit the sale of nonvegetarian food either through government directives or local municipal ordersThese curbs are often implemented to respect religious sentiments as many devotees observe a vegetarian or satvik diet during the nineday festivalReacting to these measures Raj described them as an attack on the Constitution and insisted that dietary practices are personal and cannot be regulated by political diktatsArticle 19 of the Constitution grants citizens complete freedom You cannot impose on anyone what they should or should not eat Every individual has the right to their choice If someone chooses not to eat meat they can abstain But will 100 per cent of Hindus stop eating meat just because someone says so Will they stop having chicken or mutton This is unconstitutional he saidHe further emphasised that animal sacrifice continues to be a part of several Hindu traditionsEven among Hindus there are practices like this Goddess Kali drank blood and animal sacrifices are offered during Durga Puja Many deities receive animal sacrifices and Hindus worship them These restrictions are all political and unconstitutional matters These are the same people who will eat nonveg in their homes but outside they will make it a big deal to polarise the issue he remarkedRaj reiterated that India functions under the Constitution not under personal interpretations of faithIndia is an independent country where no one can impose or force someone to follow a certain notion The country will work as per the Constitution and not their statements he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/will-hindus-stop-eating-non-veg-because-someone-says-so-udit-raj-on-navratri-ban-639891.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-hails-gst-20-as-revolutionary-step-says-will-give-impetus-to-investment-639893.html Amaravati Sep 22 Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday termed Goods and Services Tax GST restructuring a revolutionary step towards a simpler and fairer tax system On the day when GST 20 came into implementation he took to X to welcome the reformsThe GST restructuring is a revolutionary step towards a simpler fairer tax system It is a commendable move to make goods amp services more simpler and affordable to every citizen he saidHere and there there might be a few glitches with a few complaints but its a process and I am hopeful that the benefits would get passed on to the end consumers This will surely give the necessary impetus to consumption and investment in the economy he saidYSR Congress which is the main opposition party in Andhra Pradesh has joined ruling Telugu Desam Party TDP and its alliance partners Jana Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party in welcoming the nextgeneration GST reformsChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the visionary launch of the nextgeneration GST reforms and the commencement of the GST Bachat Utsav saying the celebration truly puts the citizen at the centre of governanceEarlier in the day Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu extended heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for this bold and visionary reform on behalf of the peopleCoinciding with the festive season the Next Gen GST truly marks a double celebration for the people who will directly benefit from lower prices simplified taxes and a stronger more inclusive economy CM Naidu posted on X after Prime Ministers address to the nation ahead of the rollout of GST 20The number of tax slabs has been reduced to just two 5 and 18 Nearly 99 of essential items now fall under the lower 5 slab This reform will make daily life more affordable for our citizens especially the middle class poor farmers women and youth he said adding that the simpler tax system will lower costs help businesses grow and attract more investment IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-hails-gst-20-as-revolutionary-step-says-will-give-impetus-to-investment-639893.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/peoples-wish-fulfilled-by-pm-modi-chirag-paswan-slams-cong-over-gst-politics--639896.html New Delhi Sep 22 Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Navratri while voicing strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis rollout of GST 20 the governments most significant tax reform since the introduction of GST in 2017 Speaking to reporters Paswan praised the new simplified tax structure calling it a fulfilment of a longstanding public demandI extend my heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Navratri to all Indians and to all people of Bihar These are the days of devotion to Mata Rani and we pray for her grace and blessings to always remain with us fulfilling everyones wishes But I must say that with Mata Ranis blessings one major wish of all citizens has already been fulfilled by our Prime Minister Narendra ModiGST 20 which came into effect on Monday simplifies the previous multislab structure into two main slabs 5 per cent and 18 per cent making over 375 essential and consumer items cheaper Its being promoted as part of a nationwide GST Savings Festival especially targeting middleclass households and small businessesResponding sharply to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges attack on the government over GST Paswan questioned the partys political consistency and motivesWhat exactly do they want to do Increase inflation raise GST I dont understand the oppositions stance Why do you think it was not right Why did your Chief Ministers from your ruling states give approval Why are you doing politics on everythingKharge had earlier posted on X criticising the new GST reforms and accusing the Modi government of collecting Rs 55 lakh crore through Gabbar Singh Tax over the last eight years while now trying to win public favour with a Rs 25 lakh crore savings festivalPaswan dismissed the attack as confused and misleading suggesting that Congress had supported GST reforms at the state level but was now politicising a move that would benefit millionsIts surprising that even after being part of the GST Council and approving reforms they still resort to false narratives Paswan saidWith festival season underway and GST 20 promising price relief the BJP is making a concerted effort to highlight the reform as a peoplefirst policy while the opposition accuses the government of shortterm populismAs both sides gear up for state elections tax reform has once again become a political flashpoint one that blends economic policy with electoral messaging IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/peoples-wish-fulfilled-by-pm-modi-chirag-paswan-slams-cong-over-gst-politics--639896.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-cabinet-to-meet-on-tuesday-likely-to-recommend-convening-of-assembly-639908.html Srinagar Sep 22 The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will meet here on Tuesday and several important issues are expected to be decided The cabinet is also likely to recommend that the Lieutenant Governor convene the Legislative Assemblys autumn session As per the Jammu amp Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 there must not be a gap longer than six months between the last meeting of one session and the first meeting of the next session of the Legislative AssemblyThe Lieutenant Governor shall from time to time summon the Legislative Assembly to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session says the ActSince the last sitting of the previous session was held on April 29 and according to the sixmonth rule the next session must be held by October 28The issues of statehood and reservation are likely to dominate proceedings in the HouseIn the last Assembly session three resolutions on statehood lapsed due to disruptions created by the National Conference following the rejection of the adjournment motion brought by their legislators on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025In the previous session the issue of reservation came up repeatedly in the House with Sajad Gani Lone cornering the government over the matterThe issue of the arrest of MLA Doda Mehraj Malik under the PSA could also come up during the Assemblys autumn sessionJammu and Kashmir has a 90member Legislative Assembly out of which 47 are from the Valley and 43 from the Jammu divisionThe National Conference has 42 the BJP 29 Congress six Peoples Democratic Party three Awami Ittehad Party one Peoples Conference one CPIM one Aam Aadmi Party one and six IndependentsThe MLAs from the Congress party five Independents and CPIM have supported the Omar Abdullahled National Conference government IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-cabinet-to-meet-on-tuesday-likely-to-recommend-convening-of-assembly-639908.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/foreign-policy-is-devastated-congress-backs-priyanka-gandhis-attack-on-centres-palestine-policy-639914.html New Delhi Sep 22 Congress leaders on Monday rallied behind Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi after she criticised Indias foreign policy towards Palestine calling it shameful and lacking moral courage Priyanka Gandhi in a post on X on Sunday accused the NDA government of abandoning Indias historic stance on Palestine over the past 20 months She reminded that India was among the earliest nations to recognise Palestine in November 1988At the time and throughout the valiant struggle of the Palestinian people we showed the world the way by standing for what was right and upholding the values of humanity and justice on the international stage Priyanka Gandhi wroteAnd here we are now our policy towards Palestine in the last 20 months has been nothing less than shameful and devoid of moral rectitude Its a sad diminishment of a previously courageous stand she addedCongress MP Imran Masood supported Priyanka Gandhis criticism of the Centre and argued that Indias diplomacy has been erodedSpeaking to IANS he said The foreign policy is indeed shameful Saudi Arabia and Pakistan made a deal it is indeed shameful It is shameful that India did not stand with their friends but at last it had to come back to the previous stand backing Palestine The BJP leaders shout slogans in support of Israel here but Israel will never stand with us The entire foreign policy has been destroyedCongress MP Manoj Kumar also defended Priyanka Gandhis remarks questioning the Centres silenceThe government should answer why we kept silent for 20 months When the entire nation was backing Palestine why did India abstain for such a long time Our leader Priyanka Gandhi has raised a significant issue he told IANSSenior Congress leader Udit Raj went further alleging that Indias credibility on the world stage had collapsedReacting to Priyanka Gandhis post he said Indias foreign policy is now almost over No one trusts India Ever since Pakistans Defence deal with Saudi Arabia it is fair to say that our foreign policy does not exist anymoreHe added that Priyanka Gandhis statement was a reflection of Indias original stand on Palestine and accused the NDA government of weakening the countrys global positionWhat Priyanka Gandhi said is absolutely correct We are not a stakeholder at all When we cannot solve our own problems how will we be effective against other countries The countrys situation is deplorable and our foreign policy is devastated Priyanka Gandhi has said the same thing that was Indias stand on Palestine She has said it absolutely right Raj said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/foreign-policy-is-devastated-congress-backs-priyanka-gandhis-attack-on-centres-palestine-policy-639914.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/northeast-is-driving-force-of-nations-development-key-to-indias-growth-says-pm-modi-in-itanagar-639925.html Itanagar Sep 22 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the northeast the driving force of the nations development and said it has been playing a significant role in Indias growthnbspAddressing a public rally at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar after laying the foundation stones for 13 development projects worth over Rs 5127 crore in Arunachal Pradesh PM Modi said the country aims to generate 500 GW of electricity from solar wind and water resourcesnbspTo achieve this energy target Arunachal Pradesh will contribute significantly as several power plants are now under commissioning in the state he saidEmphasising that the northeast is close to his heart Modi recalled that the region had long lagged in development during the Congress regimenbspWe never viewed development through the lens of votebank politics Guided by our Nation First motto we have accelerated growth across the country and in the northeast he said adding that his government is not run by sitting in Delhi alonenbspThe Prime Minister noted that he has visited the Northeast more than 70 times over the past eleven years while Union ministers have travelled to the region over 800 timesThe Central ministers did not merely visit state capitals they went to remote and hilly areas spent days on the ground to monitor projects and understand peoples needs During the Congress rule Central ministers hardly visited the region he claimednbspOnly last week I visited Mizoram Manipur and Assam and launched many development projectsnbspRecalling that the sun rises first in Arunachal Pradesh but development initiatives used to reach the state last the Prime Minister criticised the Congress era for treating the state as politically insignificant because it sends only two MPs to the Lok SabhaOur approach is different We put development first irrespective of political gain We see the Northeasts eight states as Ashtalakshmi as the region blessed with immense resources he saidnbspPM Modi highlighted that all states receive a share of central taxes and that in the past ten years Arunachal Pradesh has received over Rs 1 lakh crore as its tax share more than sixteen times the amount allocated during the previous corresponding periodnbspIn addition to tax devolution thousands of crores have been provided to the state through hundreds of development projects he saidThe Prime Minister underlined how improved ease of living through better healthcare education and business opportunities has benefited people across Arunachal Pradesh and the entire NortheastnbspReferring to the ambitious Sela Tunnel project he said earlier no one had even dreamt of such vital infrastructurenbspThe Sela Tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi on March 9 2024 is the worlds longest bilane tunnel at 13000 feet comprising two tunnels and a link road to provide allweather connectivity to the Tawang regionHe pointed out that Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed a transformation in connectivity with new highways expanded railway lines and improved air links boosting trade business and employment opportunities for youthnbspEarlier Congress governments called Arunachals border villages the last villages of India and development reached them last Today we have turned these into the nations first villages the PM saidnbspHe added that formerly backward districts are now being developed as aspirational districts and over 400 border villages are getting allweather roads internet and other facilitiesnbspThese developed border villages of Arunachal Pradesh are now emerging as tourism centres the Prime Minister stated https://dailyworld.in/politics/northeast-is-driving-force-of-nations-development-key-to-indias-growth-says-pm-modi-in-itanagar-639925.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/northeast-is-driving-force-of-nations-development-key-to-indias-growth-says-pm-modi-in-itanagar-639927.html Itanagar Sep 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the northeast the driving force of the nations development and said it has been playing a significant role in Indias growth Addressing a public rally at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar after laying the foundation stones for 13 development projects worth over Rs 5127 crore in Arunachal Pradesh PM Modi said the country aims to generate 500 GW of electricity from solar wind and water resourcesTo achieve this energy target Arunachal Pradesh will contribute significantly as several power plants are now under commissioning in the state he said Emphasising that the northeast is close to his heart Modi recalled that the region had long lagged in development during the Congress regime We never viewed development through the lens of votebank politics Guided by our Nation First motto we have accelerated growth across the country and in the northeast he said adding that his government is not run by sitting in Delhi alone The Prime Minister noted that he has visited the Northeast more than 70 times over the past eleven years while Union ministers have travelled to the region over 800 timesThe Central ministers did not merely visit state capitals they went to remote and hilly areas spent days on the ground to monitor projects and understand peoples needs During the Congress rule Central ministers hardly visited the region he claimed Only last week I visited Mizoram Manipur and Assam and launched many development projects Recalling that the sun rises first in Arunachal Pradesh but development initiatives used to reach the state last the Prime Minister criticised the Congress era for treating the state as politically insignificant because it sends only two MPs to the Lok Sabha Our approach is different We put development first irrespective of political gain We see the Northeasts eight states as Ashtalakshmi as the region blessed with immense resources he said PM Modi highlighted that all states receive a share of central taxes and that in the past ten years Arunachal Pradesh has received over Rs 1 lakh crore as its tax share more than sixteen times the amount allocated during the previous corresponding periodIn addition to tax devolution thousands of crores have been provided to the state through hundreds of development projects he said The Prime Minister underlined how improved ease of living through better healthcare education and business opportunities has benefited people across Arunachal Pradesh and the entire Northeast Referring to the ambitious Sela Tunnel project he said earlier no one had even dreamt of such vital infrastructure The Sela Tunnel inaugurated by PM Modi on March 9 2024 is the worlds longest bilane tunnel at 13000 feet comprising two tunnels and a link road to provide allweather connectivity to the Tawang region He pointed out that Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed a transformation in connectivity with new highways expanded railway lines and improved air links boosting trade business and employment opportunities for youth Earlier Congress governments called Arunachals border villages the last villages of India and development reached them last Today we have turned these into the nations first villages the PM said He added that formerly backward districts are now being developed as aspirational districts and over 400 border villages are getting allweather roads internet and other facilities These developed border villages of Arunachal Pradesh are now emerging as tourism centres the Prime Minister stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/northeast-is-driving-force-of-nations-development-key-to-indias-growth-says-pm-modi-in-itanagar-639927.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-exemption-implemented-varanasi-locals-celebrate-savings-festival-639930.html Varanasi Sep 22 The new GST slab exemption announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially come into effect from Monday bringing visible relief to the citizens of his parliamentary constituency Varanasi Locals are celebrating the move as a Savings Festival marking a shift toward affordability and economic optimism From temple priests to restaurant owners and grocery shopkeepers the sentiment is unanimous this tax relief is a welcome gift especially as it coincides with the beginning of NavratriThis decision will definitely boost business and offer direct benefits to consumers said Sheetala Prasad Upadhyay a local restaurant owner Cheese butter pulses rice everything has become more affordableVinod Kannaujiya who runs a general store echoed the sentiment Reducing the GST is a great initiative Its a relief for common people and deserves to be celebrated as a Savings FestivalFor Tulsi a temple priest the timing of the announcement is spiritually significantOn the first day of Navratri this is great news GST has been reduced on natural items used in puja rituals This strengthens Sanatan Dharma I thank PM Modi for this he told IANSCitizens like Sunil Upadhyay view the change as a festive giftFrom day one of Navratri GST cuts will make daily essentials more affordable This is a huge benefit for the common manMeanwhile Indias revamped Goods and Services Tax system dubbed nextgeneration GST or GST Bachat Utsav was implemented reducing taxes on around 370 products including daily essentials and lifesaving medicinesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the overhaul aims to inject approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by increasing the disposable income of consumersOver 50 items including UHT milk khakhras prepackaged paneer and breads like chapatis and parathas will now fall under a zerotax bracket due to the new structureThirtythree essential drugs and therapies for conditions including cancer and rare diseases are now exempt from GST while the tax rate on numerous other medicines have been reduced from 12 per cent to zero Medical devices such as diagnostic kits and glucometers now incur a GST of just 5 per centThe levy on stationery items for schools and offices including erasers pencils notebooks and maps has been removed Prices for several consumer staples have dropped including butter biscuits condensed milk namkeen jams ketchup juices dry fruits ghee ice cream and sausagesDry fruits and nuts including almonds cashews pistachios and dates will now be taxed at 5 per cent instead of 12 per centCement for housing is now set at 18 per cent down from 28 per cent Services such as haircuts salon treatments yoga classes gyms and health clubs will also see reduced ratesAdditionally the zeroGST category now includes toiletries like soaps shampoos hair oil face creams and shaving creamGST on kitchen appliances and electronics including air conditioners televisions washing machines and dishwashers has been reduced to 18 per cent from 28 per centThe government has merged cess into the GST base and imposed a 40 per cent levy on sin and luxury goods to offset revenue lossesCigarettes bidis pan masala gutka and other tobacco products are subject to the highest tax rate along with aerated beverages such as CocaCola Pepsi and Fanta IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-exemption-implemented-varanasi-locals-celebrate-savings-festival-639930.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-celebrates-gst-reforms-with-bursting-of-firecrackers-distribution-of-sweets-639936.html Bengaluru Sep 22 Karnataka BJP celebrated GST reforms and implementation of the simplified GST 20 system by the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with bursting of firecrackers and distribution of sweets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state on Monday Party leaders and supporters welcomed the development with celebrations at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru where firecrackers were burst and sweets were distributedSlogans were raised hailing PM Modi for simplifying GST and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Later sweets were distributed at shops in MalleswaramLeader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy Opposition Chief Whip in the Council N Ravikumar former Union Minister A Narayanaswamy BJP State Vice President N Mahesh Bengaluru North District President S Harish former National General Secretary of SC Morcha Chi Na Ramu State Spokespersons MG Mahesh and H Venkatesh Dodderi Mohan Vishwa State Media Convenor Karunakar Khasale CoConvenor Prashanth Kedenji and several party workers were presentBJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra celebrated the implementation of the simplified GST 20 system by the NDA government distributing sweets at shops and markets in Shivamogga on MondaySpeaking on the occasion he said that the introduction of the twoslab GST system was like a Diwali gift to the people For this the BJP conveys its congratulations to PM Modi and Finance Minister Sitharaman he said and added that the celebrations were held to express gratitude to the Union government on behalf of the peopleVijayendra said that while US President Trump had increased tariffs on several countries at a time when major challenges were posed to India PM Modi sent out a clear message that India will neither yield nor bow to anyoneHe criticised the Congress party stating that it won many elections with the slogan of Garibi Hatao Eradicate Poverty but failed to eradicate poverty in the country He stressed that India must now move towards selfreliance and transform into a prosperous nation giving greater emphasis to indigenous productsHe further said that all matters must be approached with comprehensive planning to face global challenges and that India must aim to transform into a developed nation by 2047Legislative Council members DS Arun and Dr Dhananjay Sarji Shivamogga District President NK Jagadish City Mandal President Mohan Reddy and several party workers were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-bjp-celebrates-gst-reforms-with-bursting-of-firecrackers-distribution-of-sweets-639936.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sibling-rift-in-rjd-lalus-children-spar-over-sanjay-yadavs-rising-clout-639939.html New Delhi Sep 22 IANS Weeks before the Bihar Assembly election dates are expected to be declared Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD supremo Lalu Prasads children among them those whose faces commonly appear in the political arena are at it againnbspReports attribute the tiff to be over a seat but behind the ado about a specific one in a particular vehicle the battle this time is for another elsewherenbspLalus heir apparent Tejaswi Yadav has faced sibling revolt in earlier instances too In most cases his elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav has been the perpetrator This time the apparent divide is between two camps each with a sisterbrother duoThe rift is reportedly over a photograph showing party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav sitting prominently beyond a windscreen in front of a vehicle during the recently concluded Voter Adhikar Yatra in BiharnbspThe RJD led by Tejaswi joined the journey in Bihar initiated by the Congress following Rahul Gandhis vote chori allegationsnbspThe Sanjay issue is said to have been raised recently by Lalus second daughter Rohini Acharya who has pointed out that the specific seat is intended only for top leaders The spot beside the driver is usually occupied by a leader to be prominently displayed behind the windscreenHer eldest brother and currently ousted from the party Tej Pratap has come in her supportnbspMisa Bharti the eldest among Lalus daughters is meanwhile seen standing with TejaswinbspIn the 2024 Lok Sabha election she wrested the seat from her uncle and former RJD leader the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP candidate Ram Kripal Yadav who walked out on Lalu after being denied the seatnbspEarlier the rebel leader won this seat twice beating the niece in 2014 and 2019 However Tejaswi granted her a ticket again reportedly on the advice of SanjaynbspMeanwhile Rohini some party insiders claim intended to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly election a theory she deniesIn the 2024 Lok Sabha election she lost from the Saran constituency to the BJPs Rajiv Pratap Rudy by over 13600 votesnbspRudy first wrested the seat earlier known as Chapra constituency which in the past returned Lalu to Lok Sabha in four out of his five terms defeating Rabri Devi in 2014nbspThe 77yearold Lalu has been in and out of jail on several issues and has been ailing Tejaswi rose up the ranks to become the de facto chief of RJDnbspThrough time he is seen to have guided the party to be the single largest in the Assembly though short of a majority He deftly bargained on seat sharing with alliance partners putting his trust in the Left parties in 2020 The results bore fruitIn conversations he attributes the success more to Sanjay Yadav whom he knew from his cricketing daysnbspHe is seen as the pollmind behind Tejaswis political acumen Sanjay say party insiders is the man who supervises all onground constituency reviews crunches the numbers and balances alliance equations handing over the final opinion to his boss TejaswinbspThrough time the Lalu scion has put his faith in Sanjay and the father in TejaswinbspIn the current episode Sanjay the election analyst and influencer is being held responsible for deciding the political fates of Rohini and Tej PratapnbspAnd in contention is the seat he currently occupies in driving the party juggernaut and in the process the decisions of the current de facto chief of RJD https://dailyworld.in/politics/sibling-rift-in-rjd-lalus-children-spar-over-sanjay-yadavs-rising-clout-639939.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nation-welcomes-revamped-gst-rates-calls-for-swadeshi-adoption-639942.html New Delhi Sep 22 People across India have welcomed the revamped Goods and Services Tax GST system hailed as the nextgeneration GST or GST Bachat Utsav The sweeping reforms aimed at easing the tax burden on essential commodities have not only sparked public optimism but also reignited calls for adopting the Swadeshi movement In Delhi locals on Monday expressed enthusiasm for the revised GST slabs and voiced strong support for homegrown products The reduction in GST rates has encouraged many to promote the use of indigenous goods emphasising the economic benefits of keeping wealth within the nationSwadeshi is essential If we adopt Swadeshi the countrys money stays within the country The new 5 per cent GST rate has made many products cheaper and thats something people are already noticing said Kamal a local shopkeeperWith the new GST rates well be able to provide affordable products to the public In Bhopal both consumers and retailers echoed similar sentiments appreciating Prime Minister Narendra Modis decision to overhaul the GST structure The changes are expected to reduce the prices of everyday items including dairy products bringing muchneeded relief to the average citizenThis is a commendable move by the Prime Minister It will significantly reduce inflation and benefit the general public said Rahul Mishra a resident of the Madhya Pradesh capitalThis kind of reform will brighten up the market ahead of the festive seasonAnother local vendor added Milk curd paneer all essential daily items will now become more affordable While some shops still have older stock we expect companies to revise prices soon Either way the impact on MRP will be visibleIn Uttar Pradeshs Unnao district the GST reform has created a festive buzz Residents noted a sharp decline in vehicle traffic related to sand transportation interpreting it as an indirect sign of price drops and market stabilisationa timely relief ahead of the festivalsMeanwhile in Bihars capital Patna the implementation of the new GST rates brought a visible wave of cheer Housewives expressed particular delight noting the potential savings in household budgets during the upcoming festive seasonThis is a wellthoughtout decision The Finance Minister and the Prime Minister deserve applause said Yogesh JhaThe exemption in GST is a positive step that will benefit every householdShivani Bhargava a local resident added The GST on womens clothing mobile phones refrigerators and more has been reduced These are real savings for common people Its a big reliefIndias revamped Goods and Services Tax system was implemented on Monday by reducing taxes on around 370 products including daily essentials and lifesaving medicinesUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the overhaul aims to inject approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by increasing the disposable income of consumersOver 50 items including UHT milk khakhras prepackaged paneer and breads like chapatis and parathas will now fall under a zerotax bracket due to the new structureThirtythree essential drugs and therapies for conditions including cancer and rare diseases are now exempt from GST while the tax rate on numerous other medicines has been reduced from 12 per cent to zero Medical devices such as diagnostic kits and glucometers now incur a GST of just 5 per centThe levy on stationery items for schools and offices including erasers pencils notebooks and maps has been removed Prices for several consumer staples have dropped including butter biscuits condensed milk namkeen jams ketchup juices dry fruits ghee ice cream and sausagesDry fruits and nuts including almonds cashews pistachios and dates will now be taxed at 5 per cent instead of 12 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nation-welcomes-revamped-gst-rates-calls-for-swadeshi-adoption-639942.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/market-indices-reflect-global-concern-even-as-india-steps-up-us-negotiations-639952.html New Delhi Sep 22 IANS Indian benchmark indices closed lower on September 22 the decline attributed to sectorspecific concerns and shortterm profit booking after a prior rallynbspInformation technology stocks tumbled nearly 2 per cent after the US announced a USD 100000 fee for new H1B visa applicationsnbspThe move has raised concerns over the profitability and talent access for Indias USD 283 billion IT outsourcing sectornbspPharma stocks also contributed to the decline snapping a twosession winning streaknbspDomestic factors remained broadly supportive with a healthy monsoon improving credit growth and low inflation which mitigated deeper fallsPositive developments may come later tonight from the US with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in Washington with a highlevel delegationnbspNew Delhi has stepped up its efforts to finalise a Bilateral Trade Agreement BTA as Goyal is expected to meet the US delegation in a few hoursnbspThe delegation plans to take forward the discussions with a view to achieving early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement said a ministry statement earliernbspThe two countries have been holding BTA negotiations since February this year but met with a bump when Washington postponed its teams visit to India for the sixth round of bilateral trade talks scheduled for August 2529However a meeting between the US assistant trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch and Indias chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal in New Delhi on September 16 acted as an icebreakernbspDuring the last visit of the team of officials from the office of the United States Trade Representative to India on September 16 2025 positive discussions were held on various aspects of the trade deal and it was decided to intensify efforts in this regard the ministry statement mentionednbspExpectations are high that a deal may likely be finalised even before winter sets innbspThe highlevel IndiaUS trade talks have ignited expectations of a lowering of reciprocal duties and enhanced confidence in exportoriented and multinational sectorsnbspMeanwhile External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who was in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday for bilateral discussionsnbspUS President Donald Trumps announcement of a USD 100000 annual fee for H1B visas which was a source of concern among several Indian professionals is likely to feature during their meetingnbspIndias resilience and patience paid off with the US President and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India exchanging pleasantries on social media earlier this month https://dailyworld.in/politics/market-indices-reflect-global-concern-even-as-india-steps-up-us-negotiations-639952.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notices-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-others-in-larger-conspiracy-case-639954.html New Delhi Sep 22 IANS The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices on the bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam Umar Khalid Meeran Haider and Gulfisha Fatima all accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case and booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPAnbspA bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria sought a response from the Delhi Police and posted the matter for hearing on October 7nbspSenior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioners submitted that the student activists have been languishing in jail for the last five years He added that an application for interim bail had also been filed on the petitioners behalfnbspAt this the Justice Aravind Kumarled Bench remarked that the apex court will expeditiously dispose of the main matter itselfSenior advocate Kapil Sibal urging for an earlier date submitted List before Diwali so that they can be out by Diwali They have all been there for more than five yearsnbspEarlier the Delhi High Court had denied bail to several activists and student leaders in connection with the alleged larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riotsnbspIn its order passed on September 2 a Bench of Justices Shalinder Kaur and Navin Chawla observed prima facie that there was sufficient material on record to suggest that Imam and Khalid had masterminded the conspiracyThe Justice Shalinder Kaurled Bench noted that Khalid and Imam had delivered inflammatory speeches on February 24 2020 coinciding with the then US President Donald Trumps state visit which the prosecution alleged was deliberately timed to trigger riots on February 2324 and draw international attentionnbspThe alleged inflammatory and provocative speeches delivered by the appellants when considered in totality prima facie indicate their role in the alleged conspiracy the Delhi High Court saidnbspIn relation to Haider it noted that she allegedly provided funds to the Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia AAJMI where meetings of the JMI Coordination Committee JCC were heldThe Justice Shalinder Kaurled bench further noted the prosecutions submission that the completion of the investigation against Haider did not constitute a material change in circumstances to justify bail citing pending witness examination and the gravity of the alleged conspiracynbspAccording to the prosecution Fatima used code words to instruct protesters to undertake actions in furtherance of the alleged conspiracy and received funds for itnbspThe February 2020 Delhi riots which broke out during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act CAA and the National Register of Citizens NRC left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured https://dailyworld.in/politics/sc-issues-notices-on-bail-pleas-of-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-others-in-larger-conspiracy-case-639954.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-reform-to-boost-gdp-by-rs-20-lakh-crore-ashwini-vaishnaw-639967.html New Delhi Sep 18 IANS Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the simplification of the Goods and Services Tax GST framework will make doing business in India easier and boost overall demand adding nearly Rs 20 lakh crore to the countrys GDPnbspSpeaking to the media Vaishnaw stated that the reform is being welcomed nationwide because it enables people to save a greater portion of their income and makes the majority of everyday necessities more affordablenbspTargeting the opposition the minister said that while there was only talk and no action under the UPA administration the NDA government has provided tangible relief through the GSTHe gave several examples of lower tax rates including the following cement which previously had a 30 per cent tax is now subject to an 18 per cent tax sanitary pads which were previously subject to a 13 percent tax are now completely exempt footwear which was previously subject to an 18 percent tax is now only 5 per cent refrigerators are now only 18 percent taxed and detergents are no longer taxednbspTaxes on almost 370 items including everyday necessities and lifesaving medications have been reduced overall Previously subject to 5 12 or 18 per cent GST several items are now taxfreenbspUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the reform will inject an additional Rs 2 lakh crore into the economy by enhancing consumers disposable incomeUnder the new structure GST slabs have been reduced from four 5 12 18 and 28 per cent to two 5 per cent and 18 per cent A special 40 per cent rate will apply to luxury and sin goodsnbspUnion Minister Ramdas Athawale also lauded the reforms and said they would take Indias economy to greater heightsnbspSpeaking to IANS he said I believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several good decisions in his 11 years but this decision to reduce GST will take the countrys economy to new heights This decision to reduce GST will be very beneficial for the common mannbspHe also stressed the Prime Ministers appeal to encourage local businesses https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-reform-to-boost-gdp-by-rs-20-lakh-crore-ashwini-vaishnaw-639967.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-urges-ktaka-govt-to-drop-christian-tags-for-castes-in-census-639970.html Bengaluru Sep 22 Slamming the caste census by the Karnataka government that commenced from Monday as a farce the BJP has urged the state government to drop Christian tags for Hindu castes Speaking at a press conference at the BJP state office Jagannath Bhavan in Bengaluru the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated on Monday Does the government intend to promote a particular religion Who inspired you to add dozens of categories such as Adi Andhra Christian Adi Karnataka Christian Adi Dravida Christian in this surveyHe demanded that the Christian tags attached to caste names must not be included in the surveyHe said that the state government has no authority to conduct a caste censusYou have announced it as a socioeconomic survey But in the process you have added Christian tags to Scheduled Caste groups like Adi Andhra Adi Karnataka Adi Dravida Banjara Budaga Jangam Holeya and so on Is the intent behind this to make them all Christians he askedHe called the survey by the Karnataka government a farceYou need not ask in the survey which caste someone belongs to or what religion they follow it is not required for official records Yet adding names like Kuruba Christian Vokkaliga Christian is illegal If this is done caste conflicts will continue endlessly he warnedIf the governments intention is to ensure no community in the state lives in peace then let people judge what kind of report this Backward Classes Commission will produce he remarkedWas this survey planned under Trumps guidance Did Sonia Gandhi direct you to do this Did common people submit applications or take to the streets demanding the addition of Christian tags Narayanaswamy asked sarcasticallyPeople have already taken to the streets against this Except for the Chief Minister the entire Congress cabinet is opposed to it The BJP leadership is against it The JDS is against it Religious leaders community elders all are opposing you he pointed outHe alleged that amid widespread confusion the government has pushed forward with a caste survey through the Backward Classes Commission starting today This is not new The Kantharaju Commission had already conducted a survey The government did not accept it Where did that report go They say it was lostwas it gold This government has failed to even trace a stolen report he ridiculedThe first commission cost about Rs 180 crore For the Jayaprakash Hegde Commission report you are silent about the expenditure he said If the Kantharaju report had been accepted it would have respected peoples sentiments he arguedNow you are spending Rs 425 crore again Is this the Congress treasury Are you bringing the money from your homes he asked Who gave you the authority to squander public money at will he demandedThe states development is zero You cannot respond to peoples hardships You cannot even fill potholes in cities Industrialists are writing letters and tweeting about leaving the state To divert peoples attention you are creating confusion with this survey he chargedYou claim you will complete the survey of seven crore people in 15 days By your own admission the Scheduled Castes number 107 crore For that alone you had to postpone the survey 34 times and took nearly twoandahalf months and yet you covered only 65 per cent he saidIf you now claim you will finish the entire state in just 15 days it must be through satellitebased surveys only he ridiculedFormer Union Minister A Narayanaswamy BJP state vicepresident N Mahesh BJP state spokesperson H Venkatesh Dodderi retired IAS officer and BJP leader Anil Kumar and state SC Morcha office secretary Prashant Kumar were present IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-urges-ktaka-govt-to-drop-christian-tags-for-castes-in-census-639970.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-reforms-to-cause-rs-7-000-crore-revenue-loss-to-telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-639975.html Hyderabad Sep 22 Telangana will suffer a revenue loss of nearly Rs 7000 crore due to revised Goods and Services Tax GST rates which came into effect from Monday Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said and demanded that the Centre compensate the state for the revenue loss The Chief Minister said it was not appropriate for the Centre to take unilateral decisions imposing a burden on statesHe said the Centre should provide Viability Gap Funding VGF for five years Its the responsibility of the Centre to compensate the states that are losing the revenue due to changes in the GST slabs he saidThe Chief Minister was replying to a query at a press conference organised to announce bonus for employees of the stateowned Singareni Collieries Company LimitedRevanth Reddy said the state government had prepared the plan based on the expected revenues but the loss of revenue on account of changes in the GST slab would have an impact on the sameHe urged Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy to take up the issue of loss of revenue to Telangana with the Central governmentHe said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka would write a letter to the Centre and urged Kishan Reddy to talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and request him to compensate the state for the loss of revenueHe said when GST was introduced the Centre had announced VGF for states losing 14 per cent or more revenue Now in the second phase of amendments in the GST the Centre should implement VGF for another five years he saidDuring the GST Council meeting the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Vikramarka had submitted a report highlighting the states concernsDuring the 56th meeting of the GST Council chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in New Delhi on September 3 Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka had said that any reduction in the revenues of the states on account of proposed GST rate rationalisation will have a direct impact on essential services like health and education and welfare schemesHe also stated that this will have an effect on the common man and the middle class Further the nonavailability of funds for infrastructure projects will have a drastic impact on the development of the states IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gst-reforms-to-cause-rs-7-000-crore-revenue-loss-to-telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-639975.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-cm-siddaramaiahs-dictated-caste-survey-not-official-bjp-639982.html Mandya Karnataka Sep 22 Slamming the SocioEconomic and Academic survey also referred to as caste survey commenced by the Congressled government in Karnataka the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R Ashoka stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiahs dictated caste survey is not official Speaking at a press conference in Mandya on Monday Ashoka said that the caste survey encourages religious conversionIt is a survey that divides castes CM Siddaramaiah has created a platform for conversion 52 new castes have been created to include Vokkaliga Dalit and Vishwakarma communities into ChristianityThey can show the numbers of castes they want as less or more There are many castes among Muslims and Christians but they are not revealing them However CM Siddaramaiah says there is discrimination among Hindus Women are not allowed entry into mosques and women must wear burqas Thus there is discrimination in all religions he saidIn the state Lingayats have the highest population followed by Vokkaligas CM Siddaramaiah is trying to change this proportion He is dividing the Vokkaliga community itself He has created new castes he saidIt is not possible to conduct the survey in fifteen days People will be traveling due to Dusshera Therefore it should be postponed Moreover the central government has already prepared for the census The state government does not have the authority to conduct a census he saidTalking about GST reforms Ashoka stated Prime Minister Narendra Modis government has reduced GST to provide relief to the people Taxes on daily essentials like butter and ghee have been reduced to 5 per cent During the UPA government there was 30 per cent tax on cement TV washing machine and fridge which has now come down to 18 per cent The tax on restaurants which was 21 per cent has come down to 5 per cent The tax on urea fertilizer which was 18 per cent has now been reduced to 5 per centDue to the Congress government in Karnataka the tax burden has increased but PM Modiled government has reduced it This is good news for the poor he saidCM Siddaramaiah and ministers are finding faults in this too They should explain how reducing taxes for people causes loss This government has increased the prices of 25 goods and services Milk water vehicle registration stamp dutyGabbar Singh tax has been imposed like this To fund the guarantees an additional Rs 65000 crore in taxes is being collected There was no money in the government so GST was imposed on small traders At that time false allegations were made that the Central government did it If this government had any dignity it should have challenged the Central government and reduced taxes Let there be competition in tax reduction Ashoka charged IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/ktaka-cm-siddaramaiahs-dictated-caste-survey-not-official-bjp-639982.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-leader-annamalais-surprise-outreach-to-ttv-dhinakaran-sparks-buzz-in-tn-politics-639985.html Chennai Sep 22 With several months left for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled to be held next year political equations in the state are rapidly shifting The latest development is the surprise meeting between Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leader and former State party President K Annamalai and Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran at his residence in Chennais Adyar on Sunday nightDhinakaran had recently announced his exit from the BJPled National Democratic Alliance NDA citing strong opposition to the AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami being declared as the alliances chief ministerial candidateWhile AMMK had earlier aligned itself with the NDA Dhinakaran made it clear that his party could not accept Palaniswamis leadership triggering a significant setback for the BJPs coalition effortsAccording to sources BJP leader Annamalai met Dhinakaran for nearly oneandahalf hours in a closeddoor discussionThe former state BJP President is said to have persuaded Dhinakaran to reconsider his decision and rejoin the NDA fold stressing the importance of unity ahead of the crucial state pollsThe meeting comes at a time when BJP is working to hold together its alliance with AIADMK PMK and other regional parties in the state while managing internal dissentEarlier this week State BJP President Nainar Nagendran had called on AIADMK Chief Palaniswami at his residence underlining the BJPs efforts to keep its allies on boardBJP leader Annamalais outreach to Dhinakaran however has now set political circles abuzz with speculation rife on whether the AMMK leader will soften his stand or remain firm on walking away from the allianceThe political heat is intensifying as all major parties DMK AIADMK BJP Congress PMK DMDK MDMK TMC and others have already began their poll preparationsThe DMK is banking on its incumbent governance record while the AIADMK is fighting hard to regain lost political groundFor the BJP the challenge lies in balancing its alliance strategy with AIADMK while also keeping influential figures like Dhinakaran within the NDA foldBJP leader Annamalais latenight meeting with Dhinakaran is being widely read as a highstakes effort to prevent further fragmentation of the NDA ahead of the upcoming state electionsWhether it will succeed in bringing the AMMK leader back into the fold remains to be seen but the political drama has already added a fresh twist to Tamil Nadus preelection landscape IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-leader-annamalais-surprise-outreach-to-ttv-dhinakaran-sparks-buzz-in-tn-politics-639985.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-applauds-security-forces-for-major-anti-lwe-success-in-chhattisgarh-639988.html Raipur Sep 22 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah has commended the security forces for their decisive action in Narayanpur district where two senior Maoist leaders were neutralised in an ongoing encounter near the MaharashtraChhattisgarh border in the Abujhmad regionnbspnbspThe operation marks a significant milestone in Indias campaign to eradicate Left Wing ExtremismnbspToday our security forces have achieved another major victory against the Naxalites HM Shah said on MondaynbspIn the Abujhmad region of Narayanpur our forces eliminated two Central Committee Member Naxal leadersKatta Ramachandra Reddy and Kadri Satyanarayan Reddy This is a critical blow to the Maoist leadership and a step closer to ending red terrorThe encounter began early this morning when a joint team of the District Reserve Guard DRG and Border Security Force BSF acting on precise intelligence entered the forested terrain of AbujhmadnbspMaoists opened fire on the advancing troops triggering a fierce exchangenbspSuperintendent of Police Robinson Guria said that two Maoists were killed in the gunfight and their bodies along with weapons were recovered from the site Security forces continue to comb the area with intermittent gunfire still being reportednbspOfficials believe more Maoist cadres may be hiding in the region and have intensified the search operation This operation is part of a broader crackdown on Maoist activity in ChhattisgarhnbspSo far in 2025 248 Maoists have been killed in various encounters across the state Of these 219 were neutralised in the Bastar division which includes NarayanpurThe Gariaband district accounted for 27 deaths while two were killed in the MohlaManpurAmbagadh Chowki district On September 11 ten Maoists including Modem Balakrishna a Central Committee member were killed in GariabandnbspThe latest success in Abujhmad highlights the growing effectiveness of coordinated intelligence and ground operations Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid forested areas until the situation stabilises https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-applauds-security-forces-for-major-anti-lwe-success-in-chhattisgarh-639988.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/living-inspiration-for-millions-v-p-radhakrishnan-on-pm-modis-admirers-in-india-abroad-639989.html New Delhi Sep 22 Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a living inspiration for millions across the country and abroad VicePresident CP Radhakrishnan on Monday released two volumes of his speeches Speaking at the event organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting the VicePresident said PM Modi motivates people through his own conduct to give their very bestThe Prime Minister has grown from being a representative of the common man to a true peoples leader whose determination has shown us how the impossible can be made possible Namumkin ko Mumkin karna Asambhav ko Sambhav Karna said RadhakrishnanThe VP released the two volumes titled Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas Sabka Prayas covering the fourth and fifth years of the Prime Ministers second termHe said that the two volumes of PM Modis speeches serve as keys to understanding the Prime Ministers contributions vision and dreams for the nationHighlighting the contents of the books which include 76 speeches and 12 Mann Ki Baat addresses for 202223 and 82 speeches and 9 Mann Ki Baat addresses for 202324 compiled into 11 thematic sections each the VicePresident said they reflect the Prime Ministers clarity of thought forwardlooking vision and commitment to inclusive governanceThe VicePresident also congratulated the Publications Division Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for the careful selection and elegant presentation of the speechesRecalling Swami Vivekanandas quote Arise awake and stop not till the goal is reached the VicePresident observed that every speech of the Prime Minister carries the same message of persistence determination and public welfareHe emphasised that the speeches reflect PM Modis vision of ensuring that government schemes reach the last person in societyRadhakrishnan underlined the Prime Ministers role in reviving Indias cultural identity through initiatives such as Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Kashi Tamil Sangamam Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and the renaming of Delhis Rajpath as Kartavya PathOn youth empowerment the VicePresident praised initiatives such as Startup India Fit India Khelo India Skill India and Rozgar Melas describing them as foundational pillars for building a developed India by 2047He also highlighted the launch of Mera Yuva Bharat My Bharat as an initiative rooted in faith in the nations youthReferring to Indias G20 Presidency the VicePresident lauded the historic inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member underscoring PM Modis vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one familyHe said that the PMs speeches capture a 360degree engagement of Prime Minister Modi ranging from shaping global agendas to driving transformative local initiatives like Vocal for Local Atmanirbhar Bharat and PMSurya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana He noted how these programmes reflect the Sustainable Development Goals and bring tangible change in peoples livesThe VicePresident also highlighted that through initiatives such as Jan Dhan Yojana AadhaarMobile linkage Direct Benefit Transfer DBT PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Lakhpati Didi PMKISAN for farmers Mudra Yojana and PM SVANidhi more than 25 crore people have come out of extreme poverty in the past decade IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/living-inspiration-for-millions-v-p-radhakrishnan-on-pm-modis-admirers-in-india-abroad-639989.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/dev-deepawali-10-lakh-diyas-to-light-up-kashi-ghats-eco-friendly-lamps-to-be-highlight-this-year-639992.html Lucknow Sep 22 Keeping up its tradition of organising magnificent and splendid Dev Deepawali in Varanasi the Uttar Pradesh administration is gearing up to celebrate the occasion in a more grandiose manner One of the key highlights of this year would be 1 lakh ecofriendly diyas that will light up Kashis crescentshaped ghats on November 5 The state government is looking at another recordsetting number of 10 lakh diyas which will set the river Ganga aglow in Kashi on the occasion and dazzle the world with divine illuminationAmong them 1 lakh ecofriendly lamps crafted from cow dung will add both a traditional and sustainable touch to the divine spectacleThis years celebration promises to be historican enchanting union of faith festivity and environmental consciousnessLakhs of devotees and tourists from across India and abroad are expected to converge in Varanasi to witness this onceinalifetime sightWith over 1010 lakh lampsdesigner diyas ecofriendly creations and glowing rows across ponds and poolsthe city will shine brighter than everTo heighten the splendour the ghats are being adorned with facade lighting decorative illuminations and special cleanliness drives ensuring that Kashi offers an unforgettable blend of divinity and grandeurAhead of Dev Deepawali a fourday cultural extravaganza Ganga Mahotsav will be organised at Rajghat from November 1 to 4 showcasing the talent of local artists To further enrich the experience a laser show at Chet Singh Ghat will narrate mythological tales of KashiAt the same time pollutionfree green fireworks across the Ganga sands will spread the message of environmental conservationEvery year the Dev Deepawali transforms Kashi into a radiant canvas of faith culture and tradition With hotels guest houses boats cruises and barges booked to capacity the city gears up to welcome devotees and tourists eager to witness this divine spectacle in all its grandeur IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/dev-deepawali-10-lakh-diyas-to-light-up-kashi-ghats-eco-friendly-lamps-to-be-highlight-this-year-639992.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/big-diwali-gift-from-pm-modi-to-indians-bjp-welcomes-new-gst-rates-calls-to-support-swadeshi-639995.html New Delhi Sep 22 The BJP on Monday welcomed the latest revision in GST rates calling it a very big gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the people of India ahead of Diwali The party hailed the move as a significant relief for the citizens and a step towards reducing inflationary pressures They also appealed to Indians to support Swadeshi made domestically Speaking to IANS Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said We appeal to our citizens to support Swadeshi Everyone is happy with the gift given by Prime Minister Modi The benefits of the nextgen GST are directly reaching every citizen of the countryBJP MLA Ram Kadam also reacted and said Even before Diwali PM Modi has given a very big gift to all citizens GST on many products has been reduced easing the financial burden on householdsDelhi Minister Parvesh Verma added that the reform has been wellreceived by traders and consumers alikeThe happiest part is that all shopkeepers and customers are very pleased I congratulate the market traders Rates have been changed significantly PM Modi has provided considerable relief through GST reductions on several products We are working on the Har Ghar Swadeshi campaign This initiative will create jobs especially for the youth The positive impact will be visible in the coming years he saidBJP MLA Kirori Lal Meena also highlighted the significance of the moveThe relief provided by PM Modi to the common people is a very significant support It will ease the burden of inflation he statedMaharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane praised the decision as timely and visionaryHe said This move will strengthen our domestic markets and boost the confidence of ordinary citizens The Prime Ministers decision will further empower Indians economically and significantly contribute to a selfreliant India It will be a milestone in the countrys economic progress and job creationBJP MLA Ashok Mohanty emphasised the reforms impact on the middle classWe welcome this step PM Modi has rationalised the GST slabs which will benefit the middle class Everyone in the country is happy with this change The longawaited demand to revise the tax structure has finally been implemented today he saidUnion Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also lauded the move and said It has always been my view that everyday essentials things most used in daily life should be affordable and easily available The Prime Minister has greatly reduced the burden on the poor and middle class from the kitchen to the pocket Goods will now be available at much more affordable prices This is truly a major relief for the common manSenior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said The reforms in GST have certainly been made with the aim of simplifying the tax system and empowering society IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/big-diwali-gift-from-pm-modi-to-indians-bjp-welcomes-new-gst-rates-calls-to-support-swadeshi-639995.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-launches-chennai-one-app-unifying-citys-transport-services-on-a-single-platform-639996.html Chennai Sep 22 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday launched Chennai One Indias first fully integrated public transport mobile application that brings together all modes of urban transport in the metropolitan city on a single digital platform The launch took place at the Secretariat during the second meeting of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority CUMTA chaired by the Chief MinisterThe session also approved a comprehensive 25year transport master plan for the Chennai metropolitan area aimed at ensuring seamless mobility for its fastgrowing populationThe Chennai One app available on both iOS and Android platforms allows commuters to plan and pay for their entire journey across buses suburban trains metro rail autorickshaws and taxisIn what is being described as a gamechanger for urban mobility in India passengers can purchase tickets digitally using UPI or bank cards and use a single QR code to travel across multiple modes of transportBeyond digital ticketing the app also provides realtime tracking of buses and suburban trains helping commuters manage their schedules more effectivelyTo make the service more inclusive the platform supports multiple Indian languages including Tamil English Telugu and Kannada ensuring accessibility for the citys diverse populationOfficials said the apps integrated approach is designed to reduce the hassles of switching between different transport providers long queues at counters and the need for multiple ticketsBy streamlining services the state government hopes to encourage greater use of public transport thereby easing congestion on Chennais busy roads and reducing carbon emissionsChief Minister Stalin unveiling the app said the initiative marked a major step toward building a modern commuterfriendly ChennaiWith Chennai One we are pioneering a model of urban mobility that reflects inclusivity efficiency and sustainability Our goal is to make public transport the preferred choice of every citizen he saidTransport experts welcomed the development noting that integrated ticketing and realtime updates had long been a demand of urban commutersThe 25year transport plan approved alongside the app launch will cover infrastructure upgrades expansion of metro and suburban networks and improved lastmile connectivity With Chennai One the city has set a new benchmark in digital public transport integration putting Chennai at the forefront of Indias urban mobility transformation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/stalin-launches-chennai-one-app-unifying-citys-transport-services-on-a-single-platform-639996.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/thousands-throng-river-ghats-in-bengal-to-offer-tarpan-on-mahalaya-639744.html Kolkata Sep 21 Thousands of people offered tarpan on the banks of the River Hooghly to pay obeisance to their forefathers on the occasion of Mahalaya which marks the beginning of the Durga puja festivities River traffic police kept a strict vigil along various ghats of the Hooghly to prevent any untoward incident Adequate security measures were taken at the 18 ghats in Kolkata where devotees offered tarpan Vehicular movements on the roads leading up to the ghats were also restricted police saidMahalaya is an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar marking the end of the Pitru Paksha ancestral worship period and the beginning of the Devi Paksha an auspicious fortnightlong period in the Hindu calendar that marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations starting with the Mahalaya observance signalling the ceremonial arrival of Goddess Durga for the annual Durga Puja festivalAlthough Durga Puja officially begins from Shasthi September 28 the festivities begin from MahalayaThe early morning rendition of Mahishasur Mardini a collection of shlokas and songs dedicated to Goddess Durga was aired on the All India Radio AIRMahishasur Mardini was first broadcast as a live programme on AIR in the early 1930s Since then it has become a Mahalaya morning ritualOn the occasion Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings to the people Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near may our lives be filled with light and purpose May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength lasting joy and wonderful health PM Modi said on XUnion Home Minister Amit Shah too extended his greetings on MahalayaShubho Mahalaya On the holy occasion of Mahalaya I extend my heartfelt greetings to all May the unbound affection of Maa Durga shower all the divine blessings of joy strength prosperity and good health on every home he wrote on XWest Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee released a Durga Puja song written and composed by her on her X handleWishing the people on Mahalaya she wrote Awake Durga awake bearer of ten weapons On the occasion of Tan Agomoni and Abahan I express my heartfelt Mahalaya greetings to all On this occasion I am sharing with all of you a new Puja song written and composed by meBharatiya Janata Party BJP leaders meanwhile offered tarpan at the Baghbazar ghat to all party workers who were killed in political violence in the state over the past few years State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya took a dip in the river Hooghly and offered prayers along with other party workers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/thousands-throng-river-ghats-in-bengal-to-offer-tarpan-on-mahalaya-639744.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-dycm-congratulate-mohanlal-on-dadasaheb-phalke-award-639746.html Amaravati Sep 21 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Indias highest honour in cinema In a post on X the Chief Minister said that this welldeserved recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions as an actor director and producer that have profoundly enriched Indian cinema inspiring generations The CM also shared a picture of the actor on XEarlier Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also congratulated MohanlalPawan Kalyan who is a leading actor of the Telugu film industry stated that he was happy to learn that the Government of India has decided to confer the Phalke award on MohanlalThe Jana Sena leader said in a statement that Mohanlal gives priority to being natural in his acting As a protagonist he played a variety of characters Pawan Kalyan noted that the Malayalam actor received five national film awardsThe Deputy Chief Minister stated that though Mohanlal acted in a few Telugu movies he entertained the audience through dubbed movies Iddaru Company and Janatha Garaga became popular among the Telugu audiencePawan Kalyan expressed the wish that Mohanlal achieve many more honoursFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy also congratulated Mohanlal on being awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award His contribution to Indian cinema is everlasting and his versatility as an actor is unparalleled Wishing him continued glory and good health Jagan Mohan Reddy posted on XMeanwhile Tollywood Megastar K Chiranjeevi also took to X to congratulate Mohanlal My dear Lalettan Mohanlal heartfelt congratulations on being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award Your remarkable journey and iconic performances have enriched Indian cinema Truly a welldeserved recognition posted ChiranjeeviPopular actor Jr NTR also congratulated Mohnan Heartiest congratulations to the legendary Mohanlal sir on being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award A true icon of Indian cinema this recognition is well deserved wrote Jr NTR IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-dycm-congratulate-mohanlal-on-dadasaheb-phalke-award-639746.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/burn-effigy-of-injustice-corruption-addiction-on-vijayadashmi-cm-yogi-adityanath-639749.html Lucknow Sep 21 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that youths should burn the effigy of injustice corruption atrocity and addiction on the occasion of Vijayadashmi Addressing people on the occasion of Namo Yuva Run for drugfree India he raised slogans of Bharat Mata ki jai to encourage the youthsThe mega initiative held simultaneously at 75 locations is part of the Sewa Pakhwada campaign launched by the BJP to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthdayThe Namo Yuva Run began from Kalidas Marg and ended at 1090 Chauraha intersectionPointing out that youth power is an energy powerhouse he said that if the countrys youth follow the right path the nation will benefitSpecial events which began on September 17 will continue till October 2Highlighting the importance of discipline and calm he said a disciplined youth is the biggest power of the nationSharing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted the countrymen GST reforms as a Diwali gift he said the move will slash the cost of milk curd cheese clarified butter houses cars and at the same time impose heavy tax on the habitforming substancesThe GST Council had announced the reforms on September 3 which will come into effect from MondayThe Chief Minister expressed hope that the GST reforms will reduce inflation increase the purchasing capacity of people generate employment and strengthen the marketThe Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha BJYM which had announced the campaign on September 7 said the largescale run was focused on spreading awareness about fitness health and social responsibilityPrime Minister Modi began the Sewa Pakhwada from Madhya Pradeshs Dhar with the launch of Swasth Nari Sashakt SamajHe highlighted that if the women are healthy society and the nation will be healthyOn the occasion BJYM organised blood donation camps health camps and Swacch Bharat campaign among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/burn-effigy-of-injustice-corruption-addiction-on-vijayadashmi-cm-yogi-adityanath-639749.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-5-000-join-namo-youth-marathon-for-fight-against-drugs-639763.html New Delhi Sep 21 Nearly 5000 youths took part in a Namo Youth Run on Sunday at the Delhi University Sports complex as part of the DrugFree India Campaign for spreading awareness against drug abuse Sharing details about the event organised by the Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said On the occasion all youths were administered the pledge for a drugfree IndiaHe also posted a message on X and said Participated in the NamoYuvaRun marathon organized at the Delhi University rugby ground on the occasion of Prime Minister Shri narendramodi jis birthday under the Seva PakhwadaThrough this run all youth were administered the pledge for a drugfree India On this occasion State Organization General Secretary Shri PavanRanaRSSji State Coincharge Smt alkagurjarji Water Resources State Minister Shri drrajbhushanji State General Secretary visshnumittal ji Youth Front State President SagarTyagiBJP ji Incharge abhishektandonD ji Coincharge Sumit Seth ji were specially present he wroteBrand ambassador Padma Shri Sudha Singh led the marathon held at the Rugby Stadium Sports Complex Delhi University said a BJP leaderOn the Namo Yuva Run Union Minister Raj Bhushan Choudhary said Through this marathon our objective is to make India free from obesity and addiction so that the younger generation can contribute to building a Viksit Bharat in the futureA BJP leader said the run was being organised under the Seva Pakhwara being celebrated by the party from the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 to the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2The Namo Yuva Run was being organised to educate the youth against drug addiction in the whole country she saidEarlier while announcing the run New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj said PM Modi is the source of inspiration for 140 crore Indians and he knows that the youth is the future of the countryShe said that the PM is laying a strong foundation to achieve a developed India and today we do not just talk about youth empowerment but we talk about strengthening the country under the leadership of the youthPadma Shri Gold Medallist athlete Sudha Singh earlier said that the Marathon is a special campaign to make the youth free from drug addictionWe would request everyone that if you have any child or youth in your home who is addicted to drugs then explain to him because if a young person in a family is an addict then his whole family becomes weak said Singh IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/delhi-5-000-join-namo-youth-marathon-for-fight-against-drugs-639763.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-cm-delighted-over-skoch-golden-award-for-naravaripalli-project-639767.html Amaravati Sep 21 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday is delighted over the Swarn Naravaripalli Project bagging Skoch Golden Award Delighted that the Swarn Naravaripalli Project has been recognised with the Skoch Golden Award in its very first year I congratulate the team and every individual and household behind this remarkable achievement the Chief Minister posted on XAs part of the initiative solar panels were installed free of cost in 1600 households within just 45 days This initiative will contribute to reducing carbon emissions paving the way for a greener Swarna Andhra he saidThe project aims at integrated development in Chandragiri mandal covering Naravaripalli Rangampet and Ramireddipalli villages of Chandragiri Assembly constituency in Tirupati districtNaravaripalli is the native village of Chief Minister Chandrababu NaiduThe Skoch Golden Award was presented at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi where Tirupati District Collector S Venkateswar received it along with Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited APSPDCL Superintending Engineer Surendra Naidu on SaturdayUnder the project solar panels were installed free of cost in 1600 households at a total cost of Rs 2068 croreThe funding included Rs 1019 crore from the Union government under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana while the State government contributed Rs 1049 croreThe installed solar capacity of 3396 KW is generating 489 million units of electricity annually valued at Rs 379 croreThis is expected to reduce 192 lakh tonnes of carbon emissionsDistrict collector Venkateswar expressed happiness over the recognition and credited the achievement to the teamwork of officials and the support of the state and Central governmentsIn January 2025 Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched Swarna Naravaripalle Vision aimed at transforming the lives of residents within the Naravaripalle cluster which includes three villagesThis project is envisioned as a pilot to implement government programmes aimed at enhancing the quality of life across 33 habitations encompassing 2560 households and a population of 5300 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/andhra-cm-delighted-over-skoch-golden-award-for-naravaripalli-project-639767.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tej-pratap-yadav-demands-fir-and-jail-for-those-who-abused-pm-modi-at-rjd-event--639770.html Patna Sep 21 IANS Tej Pratap Yadav RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs son and former Bihar minister on Sunday came down heavily on the abusers and hooligans who hurled expletives at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time at a Rashtriya Janata Dal RJDs public event reportedly attended by brother Tejashwi YadavnbspSpeaking to the media Tej Pratap took a strong stance against the culture of namecalling at RJDs public rallies and demanded that the perpetrators be brought to justice and sent behind barsnbspIf this is not done my party Janshakti Janata Dal will launch a movement in Mahua he told scribesMinister of State MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai shared a video after the incident which purportedly showed abusive language being used against the Prime Minister in the presence of TejashwinbspThe people of the country and Bihar are watching You will face a strong response Now the water is rising above the head Hurting the sentiments of 14 crore Biharis will cost you dearly he said sending a message to Tejashwi and RJDnbspTej Pratap demanded that strict action be initiated against those who used abusive language against the Prime Minister and his mother and they should be sent to jail immediatelynbspWe have said this before and we say it again abusing any mother is condemnable A mother is a mother She gives birth to her child and carries it in her womb for nine months An FIR should be filed against anyone who insults or points fingers at a mother and they should be sent directly to jail Tej Pratap told newsmennbspTej Pratap estranged from the RJD as well as the Lalu family further stated If the accused is not sent to jail we will protest Our party Janshakti Janata Dal will organise a demonstration in Mahua https://dailyworld.in/politics/tej-pratap-yadav-demands-fir-and-jail-for-those-who-abused-pm-modi-at-rjd-event--639770.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-bjp-holds-aap-govt-responsible-for-floods-seeks-probe-by-ex-judge--639771.html Chandigarh Sep 21 IANS Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday held the Aam Aadmi Party AAPled government responsible for the floods in the statenbspHe also demanded an inquiry into the floods by a retired judgenbspBJP leader Jakhar told the media that a complaint has been lodged with the Chandigarh Police regarding the falsehoods being spread on social media blaming the Central government for the floodsnbspThe complaint has been lodged to expose the masterminds of the rumoursThe BJP leader said the Punjab government had convened the Assembly session merely as an attempt to divert the attention from the real issuenbspHe added that the investigation should focus on how much water was released from each dam during the floods when repairs of dams and headworks were carried out and which company was given the contract for headworks safety inspectionsnbspPresenting evidence State BJP Chief Jakhar said the major destruction was caused by the Ravi river and the water into the river flowed from the Ranjit Sagar damHe added that the Ranjit Sagar dam is entirely under the control of the state government and has no connection whatsoever with the Bhakra Beas Management Board BBMB or the Central governmentnbspHe said despite heavy rainfall warnings in the Ravi catchment area between August 20 and 26 little water was released from the dam and according to the governments own claims 275 lakh cusecs of water were released on August 27nbspOn this occasion he also shared a video of the Chief Engineers statement with the media in which the engineer claimed that 470 lakh cusecs of water entered through small rivulets downstream of Shahpur KandiBJP leader Jakhar however said that between the Ranjit Sagar dam and the Madhopur headworks there is no other river or rivulet that could bring such a huge volume of waternbspHe added that all of this water was in fact released from the Ranjit Sagar dam which is under the control of the state governmentnbspHe questioned why the gates at the Madhopur headworks were not opened in advance after issuing warnings before the water arrivednbspHe also said that during the floods 45 embankments were breached of which 42 were along the Ravi river and the dam on this river is fully under the jurisdiction of the state governmentRaising another issue he said that the company Level 9 which was given the contract to inspect the strength of the Madhopur headworks gates had no experience in hydrological sciences and was actually a firm dealing in research in social sciencesnbspHe said that the government cannot escape its own culpability by suspending a few lowerlevel officers when it was responsible for awarding such a contract in the first placenbspHe added that the state has riverside embankments stretching 1000 km and 800 km of drains drainage channels yet the Punjab government failed to clean the drains in time or strengthen the riverbanks https://dailyworld.in/politics/punjab-bjp-holds-aap-govt-responsible-for-floods-seeks-probe-by-ex-judge--639771.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modis-gst-reform-historic-diwali-gift-to-nation-cm-yogi--639772.html Lucknow Sep 21 IANS Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hailed the nextgeneration reforms in the Goods and Services GST Tax and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving a historic Diwali gift to the nation including UP He lauded the move to forgo tax bracket on basic essentials like educational materials milk curd ghee cheese and other food products while imposing higher taxes on drugs and wasteful spendingnbspnbspSpeaking at the launch of the NaMo Yuva Run for drugfree India from his residence CM Yogi said the GST reforms will ease inflation for the poor make education more affordable and strengthen citizens purchasing power thereby boosting markets creating jobs and opening new avenues of progressHe stressed that the reform ensures welfare for traders relief for the poor and benefits for all consumers and urged that every resident of Uttar Pradesh be made aware of its significancenbspNoting that the BJP was observing Seva Pakhwada nationwide from September 17 to October 2 he said that the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers are adding a transformative dimension to Seva Pakhwada through blood donation drives cleanliness campaigns and health camps linking the initiative with the vision of Viksit IndianbspSpeaking about the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav CM Yogi recalled the Prime Ministers call to pledge towards building a Developed India by adopting five vows removing the vestiges of slavery respecting heritage honouring soldiers and uniformed forces promoting social equality and fulfilling civic duties with honestyThese vows will guide the nation towards development Inspired by this vision Uttar Pradesh has launched the Viksit India Viksit Uttar Pradesh campaign receiving overwhelming support from youth farmers workers entrepreneurs and intellectuals he remarkednbspHighlighting selfreliance as the foundation of progress the Chief Minister said that a selfreliant society emerges from a healthy society and events like the NaMo Marathon provide new direction and energy to youth Since 2014 Prime Minister Modi has accelerated several initiatives for health and youth empowermentnbspFurther addressing the youth he said that the youth power represents boundless energy when directed positively it can transform the nation When diverted towards drugs it leads only to ruinnbspHe noted that the NaMo Marathon serves as a strong call for the youth to stay away from addiction https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modis-gst-reform-historic-diwali-gift-to-nation-cm-yogi--639772.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nhrc-mea-to-host-6-day-rights-conclave-for-global-south-from-tomorrow-639783.html New Delhi Sep 21 Aiming to promote human rights protection in the Global South the NHRC has joined hands with the Ministry of External Affairs MEA for organising a sixday programme for representatives of 12 nations from Monday an official said The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme will offer a platform to representatives of global rights institutions for discussions on advocacy enforcement and institutional strengthening said the officialSeniorlevel functionaries from 12 NHRIs from Mauritius Jordan Georgia the Philippines Qatar Fiji Uzbekistan Bolivia Nigeria Mali Morocco and Paraguay are likely to attend the programmeNational Human Rights Commission NHRC Chairman Justice V Ramasubramanian will inaugurate the Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for seniorlevel functionaries said the official in a statementThe programme aims to strengthen the capacities of National Human Rights Institutions NHRIs from the Global South it saidIt reflects NHRC Indias ongoing commitment to global human rights dialogue SouthSouth cooperation and the collective advancement of rightsbased governanceThis customised programme has been developed in accordance with the needs of NHRIs of participating countries and feedback provided during the three earlier ITEC capacitybuilding programmes organised by the Commission said the official statementDrawing from NHRC Indias experience of over three decades the programme seeks to promote deeper understanding mutual learning and meaningful collaboration among NHRIs for advocacy enforcement and institutional strengthening across the Global SouthEminent persons with domain knowledge and expertise in capacity building and imparting training will be the resource personsThe expected outcome includes developing a better understanding of international dimensions of human rights a deeper understanding of NHRC Indias work in the field of human rights protection and its best practices which can be adopted by the other NHRIs said the statementThe programme may also lead to improved networking among NHRIs fostering collaborations and partnerships at regional and international levels and enhanced capability to contribute towards the protection and promotion of human rights said the statementThe participants will engage in interactive sessions with eminent persons and practitioners in the field cultural immersion and field visits This programme stands as a testament to NHRC Indias enduring commitment to fostering a world where human rights are respected protected and celebrated IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nhrc-mea-to-host-6-day-rights-conclave-for-global-south-from-tomorrow-639783.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/ahead-of-festive-season-haryana-dgp-reviews-law-and-order-situation-639784.html Chandigarh Sep 21 IANS Ahead of the onset of the festive season Haryana Director General of Police DGP Shatrujeet Kapur on Sunday reviewed the law and order situation and discussed action against foreign nationals illegally residing in the state moneylenders criminals miscreants and traffic managementnbspnbspDGP Kapur directed all officers to review cases related to illegally residing foreign nationals every week and ensure strict action is takennbspHe directed that a separate cell be constituted in every district for this purpose and instructed that action be taken on received inputsnbspHe directed officers to send weekly reports on this matter to police headquartersAt the meeting DGP Kapur reviewed the ongoing intensive campaign against moneylendersnbspSonipat Police Commissioner Mamta Singh informed that the police are receiving full cooperation from the public and that complaints are being acted upon promptlynbspThe DGP clarified that the main objective of this campaign is to help needy and poor people He said those moneylenders who exploit the helplessness of the poor charge exorbitant interest and even seize their property will face strict actionHe instructed that strict surveillance be maintained on criminals and antisocial elementsnbspHe directed Station House Officers SHOs to personally monitor such individuals hear complaints against them themselves and ensure strict actionnbspThe DGP emphasised that criminals should be categorised into different groups so that monitoring and action can be carried out more effectivelynbspAdditional Director General of Police Traffic and Highways Hardeep Doon said during a special campaign conducted from September 5 to 14 a total of 30603 challans were issued These included actions against drunk driving noise pollution and other traffic violationsAwareness campaigns were also conducted during this periodnbspThe DGP directed that accidentprone areas be identified and necessary road safety measures be taken therenbspAlso DGP Kapur instructed to spread awareness among the public about compliance with lane driving rulesnbspHe said traffic police officers and personnel should explain to the public that vehicles must not be driven in the fast lane continuously as the fast lane is meant only for overtakingnbspKeeping the festival season in mind DGP Kapur directed officers to further strengthen security arrangementsHe said that in large fairs and temples where huge crowds gather highquality CCTV cameras must be installed to prevent accidents and criminal incidentsnbspIf the crowd exceeds the prescribed limit entry must be controlled at the main gate itself Special surveillance must also be maintained on suspicious and antisocial elements he added https://dailyworld.in/politics/ahead-of-festive-season-haryana-dgp-reviews-law-and-order-situation-639784.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/over-70-per-cent-h-1b-visas-go-to-indians-new-rules-a-low-congress-veteran-pawan-bansal-639790.html Chandigarh Sep 21 Congress leader and former Union Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has strongly criticised the United States for introducing stricter conditions on H1B visas saying the move will hurt Indian professionals and students while also damaging its own economy Speaking to IANS Bansal noted that for decades the US had encouraged talented youth from across the worldparticularly from Indiato work study and contribute to its economyEarlier America invited skilled people in IT medicine architecture engineering and other fields to strengthen its economy Now by making education and work permits more expensive they are doing the opposite he remarkedBansal pointed out that over 70 per cent of H1B visas are issued to Indians who have played a key role in boosting the American economyOur people have gone there for years and strengthened their economy Now with these restrictions fewer Indians will be able to go This will hurt our youth and ultimately America too because they dont have enough skilled manpower of their own he saidHe also took aim at US President Donald Trump under whose policies the cost and conditions of the visas had tightenedTrump once called Prime Minister Modi a good friend and Modi too described him as such but the decisions taken were against Indian interests He imposed tariffs on almost 50 per cent of Indian goods creating huge problems for our manufacturers Bansal saidThe Congress leader cautioned against any agricultural concessions to Washington in upcoming trade talksThe US gives huge subsidies to its farmers If their subsidised produce like watermelons and melons comes here freely it will harm Indian agriculture We should not compromise our farm sector for them he warnedCalling for firm but fair negotiations Bansal said India must engage with America without yielding to pressureTalks must continue but India should not bend We must protect our skilled youth and our farmers from unfair policies he saidBansal also added that Trumps unpredictability had already hurt IndiaNo one can predict him On one hand he praises India and PM Modi and on the other hand he acts against Indian interests he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/over-70-per-cent-h-1b-visas-go-to-indians-new-rules-a-low-congress-veteran-pawan-bansal-639790.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/have-gone-to-pakistan-people-there-want-good-relations-with-india-pawan-bansal-639792.html Chandigarh Sep 21 While the relations between India and Pakistan remained frayed and tense following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attacks Congress leader Pawan Bansal has blamed it on the latters antiIndia mindset as the main obstacle to normal ties Bansal however added that people and the public in general there unlike the Pakistani establishment want good relations with India and he sensed this sentiment during his previous visits to the neighbouring nationI have been there and I can say that talks have taken place and people on both sides want peace but the Pakistani government and system do not seem ready Their attitude is solely driven by antiIndia sentiments Therefore good relations will probably never be fully established the Congress leader saidPawan Bansals remarks on Pakistan citizens inclination for peace come amid a raging row over Indian Overseas Congress IOC chief Sam Pitrodas controversial statement where he drew parallels between people of India Pakistan and Bangladesh and stated that he felt at home whenever he went therePawan Bansal further told IANS that India always wanted good and progressive ties with its neighbours but Pakistan in particular has never respected Indias sentimentsPakistan has consistently promoted terrorism and unrest in our country by sending terrorists and fanning terror in India As long as this continues good relations cannot exist Pakistan establishments sole agenda is to spread antiIndia rhetoric and this also looks to be the basis of their existence he emphasisedThe former Union Minister also reacted sharply to the United States revised H1B visa fees and said that this move will rather have a selfinflicting impact on itEarlier America itself had been inviting young people to come and strengthen their economy but now they are doing the opposite After Trumps decision fewer people will go there America doesnt have many skilled people and this will likely harm America Increasing the rate will make it difficult for young people This decision will harm America the most as more than 70 per cent of H1B visas come from India he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/have-gone-to-pakistan-people-there-want-good-relations-with-india-pawan-bansal-639792.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/adopt-agricultural-diversification-haryana-cm-asks-farmers-639801.html Chandigarh Sep 21 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday called upon farmers to adopt agricultural diversification and give priority to the production of coarse grainsnbspHe said the government always stands firmly with farmers and is continuously taking concrete steps to make agriculture more profitable and sustainablenbspEncouraging farmers to embrace new opportunities the Chief Minister said that by adopting activities such as medicinal plant cultivation beekeeping mushroom production and vegetable flower and fruit farming farmers can multiply their income He assured the government will continue to provide all possible facilities incentives and support to farmers in this directionThe Chief Minister was addressing a large gathering after inaugurating the Rabi Agriculture Fair organised by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University CCSHAU in HisarnbspOn this occasion he also launched the Har Ghar Chhaon Har Ghar Phal scheme under which 55000 fruit saplings will be distributed free of cost in 110 villages across 22 districts As part of this initiative saplings were distributed to farmers during the eventnbspThe Chief Minister also distributed dummy cheques of up to Rs 40000 to 50 cattle rearers under the Conservation and Development of Indigenous Cows and Murrah Development Scheme In addition he presented dairy establishment approval letters to 75 women entrepreneursHe inaugurated the Dattopant Thengadi Agricultural Entrepreneurship Centre on the university campus and also inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Womens Hostel and Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Womens HostelnbspHighlighting the contribution of the university the Chief Minister said the CCSHAU is a centre of pride for the entire nation where scientists are working tirelessly on agricultural research and solutions to farmers problemsnbspHe emphasised that agricultural fairs serve as an important platform for dialogue between scientists and farmers providing valuable knowledge on new technologies crop diversification and natural resource management This he said will help farmers reduce costs and increase production He stressed the importance of harmony between agriculture and nature calling for collective efforts of the government scientists and farmers https://dailyworld.in/politics/adopt-agricultural-diversification-haryana-cm-asks-farmers-639801.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/sujalam-sufalam-scheme-gujarat-farmers-no-longer-dependent-on-rain-for-farming-639802.html Ahmedabad Sep 21 Gujarat has taken the lead in expanding the agricultural and irrigation landscape for farmers and also setting new benchmarks for other states Its success could be attributed to the Gujarat governments flagship Sujalam Sufalam scheme which played a crucial role in strengthening the irrigation network to large tracts of agricultural lands The Sujalam Sufalam Scheme was launched in 2003 by the then Chief Minister Narendra Modi and is said to be the backbone of the famed Gujarat model of improved irrigation and modern agricultural techniquesThe main objective of this scheme was to provide irrigation water to several districts of the state by diverting a canal from the Kadana Dam on the Mahi River in Mahisagar districtA water management expert Abhay Rawal praising the scheme said that it was a big success for 10 districtsThe Sujalam Sufalam spreading canal has also proven to be a lifesaver for areas with water scarcity While continuous water supply has increased farmers yields it has also improved their economic conditionThis scheme has transformed the fortunes of Gujarats farmers Previously farmers relied on rain for agriculture but now the yearround availability of water has enabled them to grow crops in every seasonKutch farmer Rajesh Bhai sharing his experience said Thanks to SujalamSufalam Yojana our fields have turned green and our incomes have increased Under this scheme we no longer have to depend on rain for water for our cropsUnder the leadership of current Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Sujalam Sufalam 20 is being further expandedThis scheme is proving to be revolutionary in addressing water scarcity across the state through water management raising groundwater levels and building check dams and canals This initiative has not only turned into a boon for the farmers but also an inspiration for other states in the countryIt has not only made Gujarat selfreliant in agriculture but has also set a new benchmark in water management IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/sujalam-sufalam-scheme-gujarat-farmers-no-longer-dependent-on-rain-for-farming-639802.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bangladesh-bnp-accuses-jamaat-of-trying-to-create-state-within-state-639805.html Dhaka Sep 21 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP on Sunday accused radical Islamist party JamaateIslami of attempting to establish state within the state through its actions in the countrys political landscape and universities media reported Has the Dhaka University Central Students Union Vice President been given magistracy power to decide which shop on the campus is legal or illegal He fined a shop Tk Bangladeshi taka 3000 and then deposited the money into Baitul Mal the partys fund What is the legal basis for this Dhaka Tribune quoted the BNP senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as saying during a discussion at the Jatiya Press ClubThe BNP leader said that in any university it is the administrations duty to monitor who operates shops or markets within the campus and student leaders can raise an alarm if the peaceful and orderly environment of the campus is disruptedInstead you are imposing fines and that money is going into Jamaats party fund This is a very serious matter We have always seen that their activities are creating a state within the state and we are now observing such an environment the BNP leader addedRizvi also criticised Jamaats student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir for supplying iron beds to university halls questioning whether such responsibility should lie with a political party or the student unionIf students have demands they should bargain or negotiate with the vicechancellor If there is a shortage of accommodation beds or other facilities it is the administrations duty to address it the BNP leader saidThis is very strange It undermines the legal foundation of the state and goes against the proper functioning of the university Are you running an orphanage that you provide iron beds Will you also provide dining tables for food These kinds of actions are a very bad sign in our view he addedHe lamented that media outlets fail to highlight the misdeeds of Jamaat leaders and activists while allegations against the BNP are widely reportedRizvi also claimed that the media and social media often accuse BNP of extortion sand lifting or stone theft while it never reports Jamaat leaders involvement in offences including cases of sexual harassment or abuse of womenThe parties that earlier collaborated with countrys interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus to overthrow the democratically elected government of the Awami League led by former PM Sheikh Hasina are now at loggerheads IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bangladesh-bnp-accuses-jamaat-of-trying-to-create-state-within-state-639805.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chandrababu-naidu-congratulates-pm-modi-on-launch-of-gst-reforms-639821.html Amaravati Sep 21 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the visionary launch of the nextgeneration GST reforms and the commencement of the GST Bachat Utsav saying the celebration truly puts the citizen at the centre of governance He said On behalf of my people of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu extends heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for this bold and visionary reformCoinciding with the festive season the Next Gen GST truly marks a double celebration for the people who will directly benefit from lower prices simplified taxes and a stronger more inclusive economy Naidu posted on X after the Prime Ministers address to the nation ahead of the rollout of GST 20The number of tax slabs has been reduced to just two 5 per cent and 18 per cent Nearly 99 per cent of essential items now fall under the lower 5 per cent slab This reform will make daily life more affordable for our citizens especially the middle class poor farmers women and youth the Chief Minister said adding that the simpler tax system will lower costs help businesses grow and attract more investmentChandrababu Naidu whose Telugu Desam Party TDP is a key partner in the BJPled NDA government at the Centre urged everyone to embrace and purchase swadeshilocal products with pride to make every day a step towards selfreliance and national prideWith PMs Nagrik Devo Bhava as the guiding mantra this bold reform is a gift to both the present and future of every Indian Honble PMs call Garv se kaho ye Swadeshi hai stands tall as a renewed national movement inspiring every household to embrace and take pride in Indianmade products he saidHis call for states to become equal partners in growth and to boost local manufacturing is a powerful message of cooperative federalism I fully support these calls and remain devoted to Swarna Andhra aligned with the spirit of Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat Naidu added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chandrababu-naidu-congratulates-pm-modi-on-launch-of-gst-reforms-639821.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/former-south-korean-president-yoon-files-for-bail-amid-insurrection-trial-639826.html Seoul Sep 21 South Koreas impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has requested to be released on bail citing the need to prepare his defence and health concerns according to legal sources on Sunday The application was filed on Friday with the Seoul Central District Court which is handling charges against him for obstruction of duties and abuse of authority A date for the bail hearing has not yet been set Yonhap News Agency reportedYoon has been in custody since July and is on trial for allegedly leading an insurrection and abusing his power in connection with a shortlived martial law declaration in DecemberOn September 20 a special counsel team notified Yoon to appear for questioning next week over allegations linked to his failed martial law bidSpecial counsel Cho Eunsuks team said it issued the summons to Yoon to appear for questioning at the Seoul High Prosecutors Office on WednesdayThe team is expected to question Yoon on charges of whether he incited foreign aggression by ordering a drone dispatch to Pyongyang in October ahead of his shortlived declaration of martial law in DecemberIt would be the first time investigators attempt to question him over the allegation of inciting foreign aggressionThe team suspects Yoon of giving direct orders to the Drone Operations Command to dispatch drones to Pyongyang in an attempt to provoke North Korean military responses and allegedly create a pretext for the imposition of martial lawFormer drone command chief Major General Kim Yongdae Joint Chiefs of Staff JCS former Chairman Adm Kim Myungsoo and JCS operations chief Lt Gen Lee Seungoh have already been questioned over the allegationsThe commanders have denied any link between the drone dispatch and Yoons martial law arguing the operations were part of response measures to the Norths balloon campaigns against the SouthHowever it remains unclear whether Yoon would appear as he has refused to cooperate with the special counsels probe and attend his insurrection trial since JulyThe team also plans to question former Defence Minister Kim Yonghyun who is currently in custody at the Seoul Eastern Detention Centre on charges of insurrection officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/former-south-korean-president-yoon-files-for-bail-amid-insurrection-trial-639826.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-inaugurate-startup-conclave-2025-in-gandhinagar-on-sep-23-639830.html Gandhinagar Sep 21 Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the Startup Conclave 2025 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Tuesday The twoday event organised by the Gujarat governments Education department will see the participation of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the State Higher and Technical Education Minister Rushikesh Patel at the opening ceremonyBringing together the countrys most dynamic voices in innovation entrepreneurship and investment the conclave will feature more than 1000 startups 5000 innovators 100 industry mentors 50 plus venture funds and leading policymakers on a single platformSpread across September 23 to 24 the event aims to set a new benchmark for Indias startup ecosystem by bridging the gap between earlystage ventures and top investorsA highlight of the conclave will be investor pitching sessions where more than 50 shortlisted startups will present their ideas across multiple parallel tracks before Indias leading venture capitalistsThese sessions are expected to unlock funding opportunities worth Rs 250 crore building on the success of the Startup Conclave 2023Ahead of the event investors interest has already resulted in letters of intent and financial commitments of Rs 150 crore for promising startupsThe conclave will also showcase 170 startups from 20 states including those selected by Startup India Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology MeitY and innovations for defence excellence iDEXExhibitions will span critical sectors such as defence aerospace healthcare clean energy agritech deep tech and social impact innovations underlining Indias entrepreneurial drive towards Atmanirbhar BharatThe thematic pavilions will highlight Gujarats strengths in electric vehicles semiconductors augmented realityvirtual reality fintech green hydrogen drones and space technologiesThe opening session will feature the release of a Startup Conclave Coffee Table Book NEP2020 Dashboard and Indian Knowledge System CompendiumThe state government will also facilitate the signing of 50 MoUs between startups investors and financial institutions alongside the distribution of funding cheques and Letters of Intent to selected venturesIn addition to exhibitions and B2B networking opportunities the conclave will host plenary sessions and roundtable conferences on key themes such as emerging opportunities in sunrise sectors the journey of Indias unicorns the role of womenled startups and the impact of digital transformationA special Unicorn Roundtable chaired by Minister Rushikesh Patel will bring together unicorn founders policymakers and investors to shape the future of Indias innovation economyThe Startup exhibition a central attraction of the conclave will offer startups direct access to policymakers industry leaders investors and mentorsExperts from platforms such as iDEX Startup India MeitY Startup Hub Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre INSPACe Gujarat Venture Finance Limited and Gujarat International Finance TecCity GIFT City will participate offering B2B mentorship gotomarket strategies and investor linkages IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hm-amit-shah-to-inaugurate-startup-conclave-2025-in-gandhinagar-on-sep-23-639830.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-inc-hails-pm-modis-clarion-call-to-boost-swadeshi-drive-powered-by-gst-20-639831.html New Delhi Sep 21 Apex business chamber CII hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modis clarion call on Sunday to boost domestic manufacturing and demand for Indianmade products giving a fresh momentum to the Swadeshi campaign powered by the cut in taxes under GST 20 The Prime Ministers address marks a landmark for Indias growth path with the reduction of taxes on essential and dailyuse products under GST 20 reforms poised to enhance disposable incomes for households and stimulate domestic demand the Confederation of Indian Industry CII said in a statementThese reforms which will kick in from Monday will significantly boost domestic manufacturing and demand for Indianmade products giving fresh momentum to the Swadeshi movement it saidBy focusing on manufacturing and supporting Swadeshi Indian industry is poised to become more selfreliant and globally competitive accelerating Indias journey towards Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat the statement addedOn behalf of CII I congratulate the Prime Minister and the government for unveiling the GST 20reforms under the GST Bachat Utsav CII President Rajiv Memani saidPM Modi in his address to the nation on Sunday gave a clarion call for industry and consumers to push for creating a Swadeshi economy He remarked that just as the mantra of Swadeshi empowered Indias freedom struggle it will similarly energise the nations journey toward prosperity He highlighted that many foreign items have unknowingly become part of daily life and citizens often do not even realise whether the comb in their pocket is foreign or indigenousThe PM emphasised the need to liberate ourselves from such dependence and urged people to buy products that are Made in India infused with the hard work and sweat of the countrys youthHe called for every household to become a symbol of Swadeshi and every shop to be adorned with indigenous goods The PM encouraged citizens to proudly declare their commitment to SwadeshiI buy Swadeshi I sell Swadeshi and stated that this mindset must become intrinsic to every IndianHe asserted that such a transformation will accelerate Indias development He appealed to all state governments to actively support the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Swadeshi campaigns by boosting manufacturing in their regions with full energy and enthusiasm and by creating a conducive environment for investment The Prime Minister affirmed that when the Centre and states move forward together the dream of a selfreliant India will be fulfilled every state will develop and India will become a developed nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-inc-hails-pm-modis-clarion-call-to-boost-swadeshi-drive-powered-by-gst-20-639831.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/mandal-becharaji-sir-turns-rural-gujarat-into-auto-hub-boosts-jobs-and-small-businesses-639832.html Gandhinagar Sep 21 The MandalBecharaji Special Investment Region MBSIR a flagship vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a game changer for Gujarats rural economy Once a cluster of agrarian villages the region is today a thriving automobile hub hosting global giants like Maruti Suzuki and HondaBeyond industrial growth MBSIR has boosted local employment and small businesses reducing migration and improving living standards Gujarat government said on SundayA few years ago Pradyumansingh Jhala of Becharaji in Gujarats Mehsana district earned Rs 30000 per month taking up a job Today thanks to opportunities unlocked by MBSIR he runs a flourishing dealership network for JK Tyres Bridgestone Yokohama and Exide clocking an annual turnover of Rs 35 croreWe had land but it was the industrial development roads facilities infrastructure that allowed us to start MBSIR didnt just change my life it changed the entire village says JhalaFor small entrepreneurs too the transformation is evidentSureshbhai Bazania who runs a tea stall in Chandanki village of Mehsana district saw his daily earnings jump from Rs 10001200 to Rs 40005000 as worker inflows and better connectivity brought more customersWith higher income we can now afford better education for our children he saysResidents say migration for jobs once routine has nearly stoppedEarlier people had to leave in search of work Today companies here hire both skilled and unskilled workers locally notes farmercontractor Amarsinh Thakor of Sitapur villageThe spillover has been wide kirana shops dairies clothing stores and construction businesses have all seen expansionThe social impact is visible tooUnder corporate social responsibility companies have funded smart classrooms libraries furniture and uniforms for village schoolsChildren can now access quality CBSE education without leaving their villages says Dineshbhai Prajapati a local school principalAnganwadi worker Gopiben Prajapati adds that income growth has translated into better healthcare sanitation and roadsBecharaji once known primarily as a pilgrimage town is now a centre of opportunity says former sarpanch Devangbhai Pandya MBSIR has turned it into a hub where big industries and small businesses thrive togetherRecognising its role in reshaping Gujarats industrial and rural landscape the state government has announced that MBSIR will feature in a special session at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences VGRCThe first such conference is scheduled for October 9 to 10 in Mehsana with sessions focusing on investment and employment prospects linked to the regions success IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/mandal-becharaji-sir-turns-rural-gujarat-into-auto-hub-boosts-jobs-and-small-businesses-639832.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-signs-mous-for-rs-30-000-crore-ship-building-projects-639709.html Chennai Sep 20 Tamil Nadu took a significant leap in the maritime sector on Saturday with the signing of two ultra mega memoranda of understanding MoUs to establish worldclass commercial shipyards at a combined investment of Rs 30000 crore The projects expected to generate around 55000 jobs are seen as a transformative step in making the state a global hub for shipbuilding and maritime innovationAccording to Industries Minister TRB Rajaa Cochin Shipyard Limited CSL and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited MDL will each invest Rs 15000 crore to set up greenfield commercial shipyards in Tamil Nadu The agreements were signed during the MoU exchange ceremony at the Transforming Maritime Sector eventCSLs project will generate over 10000 jobs in its first phase including 4000 direct and 6000 indirect positions MDLs shipyard meanwhile is projected to create employment for more than 45000 people with 5000 direct and 40000 indirect opportunitiesThese two ultra mega projects mark Tamil Nadus emergence as a global hub for shipbuilding and maritime innovation unlocking unprecedented opportunities for economic growth job creation and sustainability in the sector Rajaa saidChief Minister MK Stalin speaking at the TN Rising Thoothukudi Conclave earlier this year had announced the formation of a dedicated company to promote shipbuilding in the state In line with this vision the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu SIPCOT and VOC Port Thoothukudi signed an MoU earlier in September to create a special purpose vehicle to advance shipbuilding initiativesThe move comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Maritime Transport Manufacturing Policy 2025 which will provide the framework for developing the sectorOfficials said the new shipyards would not only enhance Indias maritime infrastructure but also position Tamil Nadu at the forefront of technological capability in the global shipbuilding industry The projects are expected to attract allied industries strengthen the coastal economy and create a ripple effect of opportunities for small and medium enterprisesWith these developments Tamil Nadu aims to consolidate its place as a leader in maritime trade logistics and advanced shipbuilding signalling a new era of industrial growth for the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-signs-mous-for-rs-30-000-crore-ship-building-projects-639709.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rift-in-lalu-family-goes-public-as-rohini-acharya-unfollows-kin-tej-pratap-backs-her-639711.html Patna Sep 20 Family tensions within RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadavs household have spilt into the open after his Singaporebased daughter Rohini Acharya unfollowed all family members including former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on social media and made her account private Following the move of Rohini Acharya her brother Tej Pratap Yadav comes in support of herThe MLA from Hasanpur Tej Pratap Yadav siding firmly with his sister praised Rohinis courageI played in her lap What she has done is a great achievement for any mother sister or daughter It requires courage and will be remembered in history Tej Pratap saidHe warned against any insult to her selfrespect declaring If anyone insults my sister I will use the Sudarshan Chakra Rohini is absolutely rightThe rift reportedly centres around Sanjay Yadav a close aide of Tejashwi whose proximity has drawn objections from RohiniIn recent days she posted a series of cryptic messages on X asserting her role as a responsible daughter and sister before locking her account Saturday morning and deleting earlier postsThe spat though personal comes at a politically sensitive time for the RJD as seatsharing negotiations within the INDIA bloc are in their final stages ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly electionsWhile the family has not issued any official statement the public nature of the dispute has sparked intense speculation in Bihars political circlesThe ongoing discord within RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadavs family has intensified after a seat controversy during the ongoing Bihar Adhikar Yatra of Tejashwi YadavThe flashpoint came when Sanjay Yadav Rajya Sabha MP and a trusted aide of former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav was spotted occupying the front seat of Tejashwis vanity van during the yatratraditionally considered the leaders seatRohini Acharya publicly objected posting sharp remarks on social media The front seat belongs to the leader of the partyDespite the controversy neither Sanjay Yadav nor Tejashwi Yadav has responded to Rohinis criticism fuelling further speculation about internal tensions IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rift-in-lalu-family-goes-public-as-rohini-acharya-unfollows-kin-tej-pratap-backs-her-639711.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/namo-yuva-run-to-mobilise-over-10-lakh-youth-across-75-cities-today-639717.html New Delhi Sep 21 The Namo Yuva Run will be organised across the nation on Sunday where more than 10 lakh young participants are expected to run simultaneously The mega event will be held across 75 locations across the nationThe Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha BJYM announced on September 7 that this largescale initiative will focus on nationwide fitness and social awarenessThis initiative is part of the celebrations organised by the BJP to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday which was on September 17Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters BJYM President and MP Tejasvi Surya said the run is being organised under the theme Nasha Mukt Bharat DrugFree IndiaOver the last decade under the leadership of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah India has waged a successful campaign against drugs This run is not just about fitness but also about strengthening our youth against the menace of addiction which weakens individuals and threatens national security he saidSurya highlighted that each location will see 10000 to 15000 participants making it the largest participative run in the countryActor and fitness icon Milind Soman who has been named the brand ambassador of the event will also join the campaignSince my high school days I have admired Milind Soman He remains the fittest Indian today and a role model for young India But above all Prime Minister Modi himself is the biggest inspiration for the youth Surya remarkedThe BJYM leader linked the drug problem to wider security challenges including narcoterrorism crossborder smuggling and Naxal financingHe pointed out that in the past 10 years India has significantly ramped up enforcement seizing over 24 lakh kg of narcotics between 2014 and 2024 compared to just 36 lakh kg in the previous decadeIn the last year alone 10 lakh kg of drugs have been seized and destroyed he saidThe Namo Yuva Run will be flagged off on Sunday bringing together lakhs of young Indians in a synchronised nationwide call for fitness discipline and a drugfree future IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/namo-yuva-run-to-mobilise-over-10-lakh-youth-across-75-cities-today-639717.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-our-lives-be-filled-with-light-and-purpose-pm-modi-wishes-people-on-mahalaya-639724.html New Delhi Sep 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya which is observed before the start of Durga Puja He said on X Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near may our lives be filled with light and purpose May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength lasting joy and wonderful healthMahalaya is observed at the conclusion of Shradh or Pitru Paksha a 16day period during which Hindus honour their ancestors and signifies the commencement of Durga Puja festivitiesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also took to social media to wish the people She wrote Awake Durga awake bearer of ten weaponsOn the occasion of Tan Agomoni and Abahan I offer my heartfelt Mahalaya greetings to all On this occasion I am sharing with all of you a new Puja song written and composed by me she said in her postMahalaya ushers in Devi Paksha a 10day celebration of the Goddess Durga that culminates in Durga Puja It signals the arrival of Goddess Durga to Earth to defeat the demon king Mahishasura It is an auspicious day that symbolises the triumph of good over evilIn West Bengal the day is famously marked by the predawn broadcast of Mahishasura Mardini a programme of hymns and chants that invokes the Goddess and listening to it is a cherished tradition for allThousands of people in West Bengal perform tarpan signifying the start of the festive season with Durga Puja The day commenced with people paying their respects to their ancestors on the banks of the Hooghly River and other water bodies throughout the stateFollowing Mahalaya preparations for Durga Puja begin in earnest especially in West Bengal with the countdown to the festival officially starting On Mahalaya sculptors typically paint the eyes of Devi Durga in a ritual known as Chokhhu Daan IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/may-our-lives-be-filled-with-light-and-purpose-pm-modi-wishes-people-on-mahalaya-639724.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-l-g-joins-cleanliness-drive-in-srinagars-dal-lake-as-part-of-sewa-parv-639736.html Srinagar Sept 21 More than onethird of the famous Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city has been rejuvenated and the area of the Lake has grown to 203 sq km during the last five years LG Manoj Sinha said on Sunday The LG on Sunday joined the cleanliness campaign in the Dal Lake during which weeds and unwanted aquatic grasses were removedThe LG posted on X As part of Sewa Parv joined Dal Lake Cleanliness Drive During the last five years work for the preservation of DalNigeen Lake and in the catchment area has been undertaken in a mission mode Dal Lake is cleaner and attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitorsMore than onethird of Lake has been rejuvenated and vast areas were cleared of Lilies and an open expanse of Dal Lake has been increased for the first time to more than 203 sq km I called upon citizens to preserve lakes rivers and other water bodies through community involvement his post readKnown as the natural lungs of Srinagar city which is home to over 126 million people the Dal Lake is its main tourist attraction and a water body that sustains aquatic life and the livelihood of thousands of peopleIt is an urban lake the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals It is integral to tourism and recreation in the Kashmir Valley and is variously known as the Lake of Flowers Jewel in the crown of Kashmir or Srinagars JewelThe lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting The shoreline of the lake about 155 kms long is encompassed by a boulevard lined with Mughal gardens parks houseboats and hotelsScenic views of the lake can be witnessed from the shoreline Mughal gardens such as Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and from houseboats cruising along the lake in the colourful ShikarasDuring the winter season the temperature can sometimes reach as low as minus 11 degrees Celsius freezing the lake The lake covers an area of 18 square kilometres and is part of a natural wetland which covers 211 square kilometres including its floating gardensThe floating gardens known as Raad in Kashmiri blossom with lotus flowers during July and August The wetland is divided by causeways into four basins Gagribal Lokut Dal Bod Dal and Nigeen although Nigeen is also considered as an independent lakeLokut Dal and Bod Dal each have an island in the centre known as Rupa Lank or Char Chinari and Sona Lank respectivelyAt present the Dal and the Mughal gardens on its periphery are undergoing intensive restoration measures to fully address the serious eutrophication problems experienced by the lakeThe union government is making massive investments of approximately Rs 11 billion to restore the lake to its original splendour IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jampk-l-g-joins-cleanliness-drive-in-srinagars-dal-lake-as-part-of-sewa-parv-639736.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-pays-tributes-to-bihars-first-sc-cm-bhola-paswan-shastri-639738.html New Delhi Sep 21 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday paid tributes to Bihars former Chief Minister Bhola Paswan Shastri on his birth anniversary Shastri was a freedom fighter and later served as the Chief Minister of Bihar on three separate occasions between 1968 and 1971Known for his simplicity and honesty he was the first person from the Scheduled Castes to become the Chief Minister of BiharRahul Gandhi took to X to pay homage Salutations on the birth anniversary of Bihars former Chief Minister and great freedom fighter Bhola Paswan Shastri JiThe Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition said that Shastri was a true Congressman who raised his voice for social justice and equal opportunities Coming from the Dalit community Bhola Paswan Ji was a true Congressman an honest politician and a dedicated Gandhian who always raised his voice for social justice education and equal opportunities His life and spirit of public service are an inspiration for all of us wrote Rahul Gandhi in his X postBorn on September 21 1914 in the village of Bairgacchi in Bihar Bhola Paswan Shastri came from a poor family but he pursued his education and earned the title Shastri after graduating from Kashi Vidyapith in VaranasiHe was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and became an active participant in the Indian independence movement Shastri was imprisoned multiple times for his role in the freedom struggleShastri was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly in 1952 Shastris first term as CM was from March to June 1968 the second term as CM was an even shorter term from June to July 1969 the third term as CM was from June 1971 to January 1972He was elected to the Rajya Sabha and served as a Union Minister for Urban Development In 1978 he became the first Chairman of the newly founded Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes CommissionShastri was renowned for his integrity and lack of interest in amassing personal wealth He passed away on September 10 1984 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-pays-tributes-to-bihars-first-sc-cm-bhola-paswan-shastri-639738.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/hydraa-undertakes-demolition-on-encroached-government-land-in-hyderabad-639740.html Hyderabad Sep 21 In another operation to remove encroachment on government land HYDRAA on Sunday undertook demolition of unauthorised structures at Gajularamaram in Greater Hyderabad Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency HYDRAA began the demolition early Sunday morning on 100 acres of land in Qutbullapur constituency in Medchal Malkajgiri districtThe value of the encroached land is said to be Rs 4500 crore The agency took up demolition after receiving a complaint that the encroachers are constructing houses on 6070 square yards and selling them for Rs 10 lakh eachHYDRAA officials demolished the structures in survey number 397 Local people staged a protest against the agencys action They tried to resist the demolition by standing in front of the bulldozers However the police removed the protestersThe locals argued that they spent money to buy the houses and that action should be taken against those who sold the landOut of 300 acres of government land 100 acres were encroached The value of the entire government land is estimated to be Rs 15000 croreThe land located about 10 km from the IT corridor was allotted by the government in the past to State Finance Corporation Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation TGIIC Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority HMDA and Housing Board With these institutions not utilising the allotted land some people encroached the land in recent years and constructed houses on itSome local leaders allegedly encroached on about 103 acres of land over the last 34 years The market value of the land in the area is Rs 4050 crore per acreThe singlebedroom houses built on the encroached land were sold to people working in Qutbullapur Gajularamaram Chintal and surrounding areas With the collusion of some officials in the Revenue and Electricity departments the construction on the encroached land was given electricity and water connectionsHYDRAA removed several encroachments in and around the city over the last yearChief Minister A Revanth Reddy last month termed HYDRAA a great system to protect Hyderabad by taking action against encroachments on water bodies and parksHe claimed that HYDRAA has so far protected government lands worth Rs 30000 crores and freed 13 parks and 20 lakes from encroachmentsRevanth Reddy said HYDRAA was constituted to make Hyderabad a safe destination for living and to curb encroachment of water bodies Stating that cities like Bengaluru Mumbai and Chennai are facing flood problems he said Hyderabad should not witness such a plight IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/hydraa-undertakes-demolition-on-encroached-government-land-in-hyderabad-639740.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-address-nation-at-5-pm-today-639741.html New Delhi Sep 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation at 5 pm on Sunday according to sources While the exact subject of his address has not been confirmed speculation is strong that he may speak on the Goods and Services Tax GST 20 reforms which are scheduled to come into effect on Monday September 22The timing of the Prime Ministers address is significant as it comes just a day before the rollout of GST 20 leading many to believe that this will be the focus of his message to the countryOn August 15 while addressing the nation from the Red Fort PM Modi had already announced that the government would bring in nextgeneration GST reforms by Diwali calling it a move that would reduce the burden on households through lower taxes on essential itemsThe government will bring Next Generation GST reforms which will bring down the tax burden on the common man It will be a Diwali gift for you PM Modi had said stressing that these reforms are designed to provide direct relief to citizens while giving a boost to economic activitySubsequently on September 4 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had stated that the GST Council had given its nod to the new reform packageShe highlighted that the reforms aim at easing the lives of ordinary citizens while also ensuring a more businessfriendly framework for traders and entrepreneurs particularly small businessesThe GST Councils decision included reducing taxes on a wide range of items from packaged foods to consumer electronics thereby bringing the indirect tax regime closer to a simplified tworate structure This move was aimed at making the tax system more straightforward and stimulating demand in the economyApart from GST reforms there is also speculation that the Prime Minister may touch upon other pressing issues such as the recent crackdown in the United States on H1B visa holders which directly impacts a large number of Indian professionals working in the American tech sector Another possible topic could be Indias ongoing tariff disagreements with Washington The Prime Minister might also reiterate the governments call to use Swadeshi and build a Atmanirbhar BharatThe Prime Ministers most recent such address to the nation was on May 12 when he briefed the people on Operation Sindoor Indias retaliatory action after the terror attack in Pahalgam IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-address-nation-at-5-pm-today-639741.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/singers-final-journey-thousands-bid-adieu-to-zubeen-garg-in-assam-639743.html Guwahati Sep 21 The mortal remains of Assams most loved singer Zubeen Garg reached his hometown on Sunday morning triggering an outpouring of grief as thousands lined the streets to catch a last glimpse of their icon The body flown in from Delhi on a commercial flight arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport around 7 amIt had been brought to the national capital from Singapore shortly after midnight where Garg tragically passed away on Friday following a swimming accident His wife Garima Saikia Garg broke down as the coffin was lowered near the runwayShe placed a traditional Assamese gamosa and flowers on the casket before accompanying it in a flowerbedecked ambulanceChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita along with senior state officials were also present at the airport to receive the body and pay their respectsIt was CM Sarma who received the mortal remains of the late singer in Delhi airport on Saturday late at night From the airport the convoy began its slow journey towards Gargs Kahilipara residence barely 25 km away But with roads choked by tens of thousands of mourners the passage was painfully slowPeople showered petals on the ambulance sang his songs in unison and held aloft banners cutouts and gamosas emblazoned with the words Zubeen Garg ForeverMany were in tears crying out Why Zubeen da why did you leave us so soonLeading the procession on foot were Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh and Guwahati Police Commissioner Parthasarathi Mahanta clearing the path for the ambulance Behind it followed Gargs favourite open jeep carrying his portrait and members of his music troupeThe singers body was first taken to his Kahilipara home where family members including his 85yearold ailing father were given time in privacy to bid farewellEntry to the lane was restricted to ensure the familys wish for solitude was respected Later in the day the mortal remains will be kept at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex to allow the public to pay homageThe Assam Cabinet is expected to decide on the cremation venue later this evening Markets remained shut across parts of Assam as the state grappled with the loss of an artiste who over three decades gave voice to more than 38000 songs in 40 languages and dialectsFor millions Zubeen Garg was not just a singer but an emotion one whose final journey home was marked by a sea of humanity united in grief IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/singers-final-journey-thousands-bid-adieu-to-zubeen-garg-in-assam-639743.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-condemns-suppression-of-protest-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges--639530.html Amaravati Sep 19 YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday strongly condemned what he called the coalition governments brutal suppression of peaceful protests held across Andhra Pradesh against the privatisation of government medical colleges Jagan Mohan Reddy took to X to question Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidus intent in unleashing lathi charges arrests house detentions and police excesses on students youth and YSRCP cadres who were voicing the concerns of the people under the leadership of the partys Youth and Student wings He wanted to know whether democracy still exists in the state when the constitutionally guaranteed right to dissent is being trampled uponWhy is the government so intolerant of people raising their voice in defence of public health and medical education Selling away governmentbuilt medical colleges assets belonging to generations of people to cronies and private interests is nothing short of betrayal And when questioned the government responds with brute force even going so far as to allow attacks on media covering these protests This is nothing but tyranny Jagan Mohan Reddy saidHe also highlighted that YSRCP MLCs who staged protests outside the Assembly against privatisation were subjected to police highhandedness At the same time YSRCP legislators youth and student leaders successfully organised peaceful agitations both inside the Legislative Council and at medical college campuses despite repressionOur fight is for the health security of the poor and the rights of students Until the government withdraws its decision to privatise medical colleges our struggle will only intensify he declaredYS Jagan appreciated all those who participated in the protests reaffirming the partys unwavering stand to safeguard public health and educational opportunities for the poor and marginalisedEarlier YSRCP claimed that the statewide Chalo medical colleges programme was a grand successFormer minister Vidadala Rajini said despite all the police restrictions people responded in large numbers and gathered at the 17 medical colleges five fully functional and the rest at various stages of completionThey visited all the places where the medical colleges were initiated by the previous government led by YS Jagan to tell the people loud and clear about the privatisation move of the coalition governmentShe said that Chandrababu could not bring even a single medical college in all his terms put together while YS Jagan in his fiveyear term initiated 17 government medical collegesPeople gathered in large numbers to protest and demanded the rollback of the privatisation movePolice placed heavy restrictions and put leaders under house arrest and in Palnadu their highhandedness was in the open she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/jagan-condemns-suppression-of-protest-against-privatisation-of-medical-colleges--639530.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-announces-candidate-for-mizorams-dampa-assembly-seat-bypoll-639531.html New DelhiAizawl Sep 19 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced its candidate for the upcoming bypoll to the Dampa assembly constituency in Mizoram BJPs National General Secretary and Headquarters incharge Arun Singh in a statement said that the Central Election Committee of the party has selected Lalhmingthanga as the candidate for the ensuing byelection to the Dampa assembly constituency in MizoramLalhmingthanga recently joined the BJPDampa seat in western Mizorams Mamit district fell vacant after its incumbent Mizo National Front MNF legislator Lalrintluanga died on July 21However the Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule for the bypoll Political observers said that the forthcoming byelection to the Dampa Assembly seat is likely to be a fourcorner contestState Congress President Lal Thanzara earlier said that the party is hopeful it will win the bypoll to Dampa constituency The Congress leader claimed that the people of Dampa have strong faith in the Congress which governed Mizoram for many yearsThanzara said if the Congress wins the Dampa bypoll it would brighten the partys prospects for the 2028 state Assembly electionsHe added that the Congress is also preparing for the 2026 Aizawl Municipal Corporation elections which would serve as a stepping stone to regaining power in the 2028 assembly pollsLal Thanzara who is the younger brother of former Chief Minister and former long term state party chief Lal Thanhawla a father figure of the Congress in Mizoram claimed that huge number of people felt upset after Congress failed to return to power in the 2023 assembly pollsThe Congress leader asserted that the ruling Zoram Peoples Movement ZPM is gradually paving the way for the Congress to return to power in the northeastern stateThe ruling ZPM and main opposition party Mizo National Front MNF have already named their candidates for the bypollThe MNF and ZPM have already announced their candidates Former health minister R Lalthangliana will be MNF candidate while ZPM nominated wellknown Mizo singer VanlalsailovaThe Dampa constituency bordering Bangladesh has a significant minority population including Chakmas and Reang tribals IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-announces-candidate-for-mizorams-dampa-assembly-seat-bypoll-639531.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/president-murmu-to-visit-gaya-today-for-ancestral-rituals-639544.html New Delhi Sep 20 President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Gaya on Saturday to perform ancestral rituals at the sacred Vishnupad Temple The President will offer Pind Daan and Tarpan Hindu rituals performed for the peace of departed souls seeking salvation for her ancestorsThis visit marks an important moment as Gaya is considered one of the holiest places in Hindu tradition especially for performing ancestral ritesThe Vishnupad Temple situated on the banks of the Falgu River holds immense religious significance and attracts devotees from across the country during the ongoing Pitru Paksha periodAccording to an official statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Gaya Bihar tomorrow September 20 2025 to perform puja at the Shri Vishnupad TempleThe President will travel from Gaya Airport to the temple via a speciallydesignated route passing through Gate No 5 a bypass Narayani Bridge and Bengali AshramShe will return to the airport using the same route To facilitate her visit the Gaya district administration and local police have put in place an extensive security and traffic management planSeveral roads around the temple and throughout the city have been temporarily closed to regular traffic These include routes from Domuhan to Sikariya Mod Gate No 5 to City Public School and Chand Chaura to Bengali AshramHowever alternate routes have been arranged for the public including the Bodh GayaFour Lane route connecting Gulharia Chak Mod Chakand railway crossing Kandi Nawada Kukra Mod Mehta Petrol Pump and City Public SchoolIn areas close to the temple drop gates have been installed and visitors will be allowed to proceed on foot from those pointsAuthorities have assured that full precautions are in place with a not even a bird can fly level of security to ensure the safety of the President and smooth flow for pilgrims IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/president-murmu-to-visit-gaya-today-for-ancestral-rituals-639544.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-to-launch-real-time-project-monitoring-platform-for-mega-infrastructure-works-639556.html Chennai Sep 20 In a bid to cut bureaucratic delays and boost investor confidence the Tamil Nadu government is preparing to roll out a technologydriven platform to monitor largescale infrastructure projects in real time Developed by the Tamil Nadu eGovernance Agency TNeGA the new system will cover 370 projects valued at over Rs 100 crore each spread across 14 key departmentsThe initiative discussed at a highlevel meeting chaired by Chief Secretary N Muruganandam aims to centralise information on both physical and financial progress of projectsIt will also allow bottlenecks to be flagged quickly and resolved through better interdepartmental coordinationOfficials said the portal is designed as a singlewindow dashboard featuring pendency tracking automated alerts to nodal officers and regular status reviewsThe move follows a push from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade DPIIT which has urged states to adopt the Centres Project Monitoring Group PMG portalHowever Tamil Nadu has chosen to develop its own system tailored to statelevel requirementsThe focus is on accountability and timely execution so that iconic and highvalue projects do not get stuck in procedural deadlock a senior official notedDepartments will be required to update project data every month enabling early intervention where timelines risk slippingTo support this nodal officers data entry operators and data approvers are being nominated by each department with TNeGA tasked to train themCentral government projects implemented in Tamil Nadu including railway and NHAI works will also be tracked giving both Chennai and New Delhi a common view of progressDepartments may additionally include projects below Rs 100 crore if they are considered strategically importantThe government expects the platform to improve predictability for contractors financiers and developers making Tamil Nadu a more attractive destination for bigticket investmentsOfficials said sectors such as industrial corridors port logistics and electric mobility would particularly benefit as project monitoring will be faster and more transparentBy adopting realtime monitoring the state hopes to reduce delays improve coordination and demonstrate strong execution capacity to investorsThis tool is designed to transform the way projects are managed ensuring efficiency and accountability at every stage sources said IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-to-launch-real-time-project-monitoring-platform-for-mega-infrastructure-works-639556.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-to-unveil-25-year-mobility-plan-qr-based-ticketing-for-chennai-639565.html Chennai Sep 20 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will unveil a landmark 25year Comprehensive Mobility Plan CMP for the Chennai Metropolitan Area next week along with the launch of a single QRcodebased ticketing system that will unify all major modes of public transport in the city The announcements will be made during the second governing board meeting of the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority CUMTA at the State Secretariat according to an official releaseThe CMP covering 5904 sq km lays out a roadmap up to 2048 aiming to build what officials describe as an integrated seamless safe and sustainable transport ecosystem for ChennaiThe plan seeks to increase the share of public transport ensure affordable fares fully integrate bus metro and paratransit services and reduce emissions through greater emphasis on nonmotorised and ecofriendly mobility optionsAlongside this longterm plan CM Stalin will also introduce the Chennai One Mobility App available on iOS and Android platformsThe app allows commuters to plan journeys track services in realtime and purchase digital tickets using UPI or card paymentsIts flagship feature One City One Ticket will enable passengers to switch between buses metro trains and suburban rail using a single QR code the first such facility in any Indian cityOfficials explained that the app available in Tamil English Telugu and Hindi is expected to cut queues at ticket counters and make transfers between different transport modes more convenientWith just a few taps passengers can plan pay and travel across modes a landmark reform for Chennais public transport said CUMTA special officer I JayakumarTransport planners believe that the CMP combined with the unified ticketing system could become a template for other metros seeking to integrate services and improve commuter experienceBy offering a common platform and a longterm vision the State government hopes to enhance mobility ease congestion and reduce pollutionWith these initiatives Chennai is placing itself at the forefront of mobility reforms in India seeking to create a modern commuterfriendly and sustainable transport system for the decades ahead IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-stalin-to-unveil-25-year-mobility-plan-qr-based-ticketing-for-chennai-639565.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/vd-satheesan-faces-heat-within-congress-party-in-kerala-639571.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 20 Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan once projected as the face of a generational shift in the Congress party in Kerala is finding the political ground beneath him increasingly shaky not because of attacks from the ruling CPIM but due to growing dissent within his own party When Satheesan was elevated to the LoP post in 2021 bypassing senior figures like Ramesh Chennithala it was seen as the high commands attempt to break away from the entrenched factional politics that had gripped the party since the 1970sFrom the bitter KarunakaranAntony rivalry to the ChandyChennithala years group wars have shaped Congress politics in Kerala Satheesans assertive leadership initially helped rein in veterans such as Chennithala and state party chief K SudhakaranHowever the tables appear to have turned with younger leaders Shafi Parambil PC Vishnunath and VT Balram challenging himMatters worsened when firsttime MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was hit by allegations of sexual misconductSatheesans tough stand against the legislator drew criticism from social media networks sympathetic to the young turks who accused him of isolating a colleagueObservers note the irony During Oommen Chandys tenure as Chief Minister 201116 Satheesan along with then KPCC president VM Sudheeran gave Chandy one of his hardest times Now Satheesan is experiencing similar resistance remarked a political analystBeyond internal rumblings Satheesan is also reportedly losing the confidence of influential community organisations like the Nair Service Society NSS and the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana SNDP Yogam both crucial players in Keralas electoral landscapeThese shifts could weaken the traditional support base of CongressAmid these pressures Satheesan who has represented Paravur since 2001 after his initial defeat in 1996 is said to be weighing a shift to the Congress stronghold of ThrikkakaraThe constituency considered loyal to the party is seen as a safer betFor now Satheesan has maintained a combative front in the AssemblyBut insiders say the upcoming local body elections will be a decisive test of his leadership Any setback could not only dent his credibility but also embolden internal rivals furtherAt a time when the Congress is struggling to regain lost ground in Kerala Satheesans ability to navigate this storm may well determine both his own political survival and the partys future trajectory in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/vd-satheesan-faces-heat-within-congress-party-in-kerala-639571.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-initiates-underwater-archaeological-exploration-at-poompuhar-in-myladuthurai-639573.html Chennai Sep 20 The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology in collaboration with the Indian Maritime University has launched an underwater archaeological exploration at Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district historically known as Kaveripoompattinam The project aims to uncover material evidence of one of the most celebrated ancient port cities in Tamil historyPoompuhar occupies a prominent place in Sangam literature postSangam epics and inscriptions as a thriving hub of maritime trade under the Chola Chera and Pandya dynastiesThe port city is often described in ancient texts as a gateway for overseas commerce cultural exchange and maritime expansionDespite its frequent mention in Tamil literary sources large parts of its historical landscape remain buried beneath the sea following centuries of coastal erosion and submergenceThe new initiative guided by archaeologist K Rajan will focus on conducting systematic underwater surveys and explorations to identify remnants of ancient settlements port structures and traderelated activity in the regionThe team includes TNSDA Joint Director R Sivanantham along with technical specialists from both archaeology and maritime studies bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the workAnnouncing the project Tamil Nadu Minister for Finance and Archaeology Thangam Thennarasu said the state government is committed to documenting and showcasing Tamil history through rigorous scientific methodsThis initiative is a step towards bringing to light the cultural heritage of the Tamils and placing it firmly on the global map he saidHe added that under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin the government has made it a priority to support projects that explore the antiquity and continuity of Tamil civilisationOfficials explained that the findings from the underwater studies are expected to yield crucial insights into the socioeconomic and cultural dimensions of ancient Tamil societyThe exploration will also help piece together the regions role in international maritime trade particularly its connections with Southeast Asia the Mediterranean and beyondBy marrying literary traditions with archaeological evidence the project seeks to provide a more comprehensive picture of Tamil civilisations maritime legacyScholars believe that the results could not only deepen historical understanding but also reaffirm Poompuhars significance as one of the ancient worlds great port cities IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/tamil-nadu-initiates-underwater-archaeological-exploration-at-poompuhar-in-myladuthurai-639573.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-receives-rousing-welcome-in-gujarats-bhavnagar-639576.html Bhavnagar Sep 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Bhavnagar Gujarat on Saturday where a large number of people gathered to welcome him Citizens lined both sides of the road as the Prime Minister waved while people showered him with flowers amid chants of Modi Modi and Bharat Mata ki Jai holding the Tricolour in their handsStudents dressed in costumes held dance performances along the road with the theme of Operation Sindoor as a show of gratitude to the Prime Minister Traditional dance performances were also presented during the roadshowThe Prime Minister will launch a series of transformative development projects across multiple sectors during a highprofile event held at Jawahar Maidan in BhavnagarHe will participate in the Samudra se Samriddhi programme and he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several development projects worth more than Rs 34200 croreAhead of participating in the Samudra se Samriddhi programme PM Modi said that the development projects which will be inaugurated during the event will benefit people from across the nation calling it an important day for the maritime sectorIn a post on X PM Modi stated Today 20th September is an important day for Indias maritime sector and our quest towards selfreliance At around 1030 AM will take part in the Samudra se Samriddhi programme in BhavnagarWorks worth over Rs 34200 crore will be inaugurated or their foundation stones laid These will benefit people across India Key policies relating to the shipping sector will also be our focus he addedA major focus of the event is the maritime sector with PM Modi inaugurating and launching projects worth more than Rs 7870 crore These initiatives span critical infrastructure upgrades across key Indian portsAmong the highlights is the inauguration of the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock and the laying of the foundation stone for a new container terminal at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in KolkataAdditional maritime developments include a new cargo berth and container handling facilities at Paradip Port Odisha Tuna Tekra MultiCargo Terminal in Gujarat and modernisation projects at Kamarajar Port Ennore Tamil Nadu Chennai Port Car Nicobar Island Deendayal Port Kandla and inland waterway facilities at Patna and VaranasiThe Prime Minister will also unveil a substantial portfolio of projects worth Rs 26354 crore in Gujarat alone focussing on sectors like renewable energy port infrastructure roadways healthcare and urban transportKey Gujaratbased initiatives will be inaugurated including the HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port the Acrylics and Oxo Alcohol Project at the Gujarat IOCL Refinery the 600 MW Green Shoe Initiative and the 475 MW PMKUSUM solar feeder for farmersThe Badeli 45 MW Solar PV Project and the complete solarisation of Dhordo village will also be inauguratedIn the healthcare and urban infrastructure sectors foundation stones will be laid for expansions at Sir T General Hospital in Bhavnagar and Guru Govind Singh Government Hospital in JamnagarPM Modi will also launch the fourlaning of 70 kilometres of national highways improving connectivity and trade routes in the stateSeveral MoUs will be signed between government bodies and private players reinforcing publicprivate partnerships and accelerating regional developmentThe Prime Minister will also undertake an aerial survey of the Dholera Special Investment Region envisioned as a greenfield industrial city built around sustainable industrialisation smart infrastructure and global investment IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-receives-rousing-welcome-in-gujarats-bhavnagar-639576.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/potholes-not-created-develop-due-to-natural-causes-says-dk-shivakumar-639578.html Bengaluru Sep 20 Responding to criticism regarding the pothole menace in Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister stated on Saturday that potholes are not created but develop because of natural causes and heavy rain Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru Shivakumar said We are here to sort out the problem The BJP is doing politics let them do whatever they want This evening Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also conducting a meeting Potholes are caused by nature no one wants to create themHe added that the increase in vehicles heavy traffic and excessive rain in Bengaluru had led to more potholesWe have already filled more than 7000 potholes and there are still over 5000 left on Bengalurus roads We have asked the Police Commissioner to submit a report on the condition of potholes Shivakumar statedEven common citizens are reporting them We cannot stop the BJP from doing politics Let them block roads or do whatever they want We are here to find solutions In all BJP Assembly constituencies I have released grants for BJP MLAs without discrimination even though the discretion was mine he addedShivakumar further questioned After giving them money why did the BJP MLAs not fill the potholes Even now we are releasing Rs 25 crore for BJP MLAs Let them do their jobEarlier while facing criticism over IT companies leaving Bengaluru due to its poor road infrastructure Shivakumar had said on Thursday No one can threaten or blackmail the government I will not stop anyone from leavingSlamming the Deputy Chief Minister for his remarks the Karnataka BJP stated that seeking accountability does not amount to a threat or blackmailThe BJP has announced that the party will stage a onehour roadblock in all Assembly constituencies across Karnataka including Bengaluru on September 24 in protest against the states poor road infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/potholes-not-created-develop-due-to-natural-causes-says-dk-shivakumar-639578.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-siddaramaiah-govt-for-hiking-service-fees-in-14-temples-of-karnataka-639584.html Bengaluru Sep 20 Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congressled Siddaramaiah government for hiking the service fees for devotees at 14 major temples in the state which come under the Muzrai Department Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated on Saturday I dont understand what kind of perverse joy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gets by creating obstacles for Hindu temples festivals and celebrations And now by increasing the service fees in 14 major Muzrai temples across the state including famous Kukke Subrahmanya he has dealt another blow to HindusCM Siddaramaiah stubbornly insisted on having people of other religions who have no faith in goddess Chamundeshwari goddess Bhuvaneshwari or in the cultural symbols of turmeric and vermilion inaugurate the Dussehra festivities Ashoka statedBy citing the excuse of expensive passes he has made it difficult for common people to witness the Dussehra celebrations CM Siddaramaiah why do you harbour such hatred and contempt for Hindus In Rahul Gandhis Constitution book are Hindus considered secondclass citizens Ashoka questionedThe Muzrai Department has issued an order increasing service fees in 14 temples including the famous Kukke Subramanya Temple Melukote Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple Soutadka Mahaganapathi Temple Mandarthi Durga Parameshwari Temple and others The revised fees will come into effect from October 1Other major temples where service fees have been hiked include the Yoga Narasimhaswamy Temple Nandi Teertha and Mahaganapathi Temples in Bengaluru and the Vidurashwatha Narayanaswamy Temple in ChikkaballapuraHowever Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy has clarified that the decision to increase service fees was taken by the respective temple managements and the government order was issued based on their recommendationsAt the Kukke Subramanya Swamy Temple the fee for the popular Ashlesha Pooja and Nagara Pratishte rituals has been raised from Rs 400 to Rs 500 The fees for all other rituals have also been increased IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bjp-slams-siddaramaiah-govt-for-hiking-service-fees-in-14-temples-of-karnataka-639584.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-two-inmates-escape-from-jaipur-central-jail-raising-fresh-security-concerns-639594.html Jaipur Sep 20 Security at Jaipur Central Jail has once again come under question after two inmates escaped in the early hours of Saturday The jailbreak which occurred around 3 am has sparked serious concerns as the same jail had previously been the source of threats to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal SharmaAccording to officials the two inmates managed to escape by scaling the main boundary wall using a rubber pipe connected inside the jail likely from the bathroom areaThe jail administration discovered the escape during routine checks and immediately alerted the police An investigation has been launchedADG Prisons Roopendra Singh confirmed the incident and identified the two escapees One inmate is from Karauli district and the other from Uttar PradeshAnas Kumar son of Nafish Khan is a native of Talawali Bagiya Firozabad UP and was living in Pratap Nagar Jaipur He was arrested in a theft case and had been in jail since September 15Nawal Kishore Mahawar son of Sohan Lal is a resident of Karauli He has been jailed since September 17 after being arrested by the Sanganer police in a theft casePolice have launched a search operation to track down the fugitives The ongoing security concerns have once again been highlighted as this is not the first time Jaipur Central Jail has faced questions over its securityRecently prisoners accused of murder were found to have uploaded a threatening reel on Instagram from inside the jail suggesting access to mobile phones and a lack of surveillanceNotably Chief Minister Bhajan Lal has received threats twice from within this jail On both occasions inmates allegedly used smuggled mobile phones to issue threats raising alarms at the highest level of state governanceThe latest escape has intensified demands for a thorough review of prison security protocols and accountability from jail staff IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/rajasthan-two-inmates-escape-from-jaipur-central-jail-raising-fresh-security-concerns-639594.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-school-job-scam-kolkata-court-to-rule-on-minister-sinhas-fate-today-639595.html Kolkata Sep 20 A key hearing in the multicrore cashforschooljobs scam in West Bengal is set to take place today at a special PMLA court in Kolkata The court will decide whether Enforcement Directorate ED officials will be granted custody of Bengal Minister Chandranath Sinha for custodial interrogation over his alleged role in the scamAccording to sources the fate of Sinha West Bengals Minister for Correction Services as well as Micro Small amp Medium Enterprises and Textiles will largely depend on how effectively his counsel can counter the money laundering charges brought against him by the EDThe ED has accused Sinha of engaging in fictitious financial transactions worth Rs 1273 crore through bank accounts held by him and his family members He has also been charged with failing to justify the sources of large cash deposits made in phases into his accounts as well as misreporting or underreporting his income in subsequent tax filingsOn September 6 Sinha surrendered before the same PMLA court in connection with the EDs probe into the alleged recruitment scam The court later granted him interim bail on a personal bond of Rs 10000 with certain conditions attachedSoon after the ED submitted its sixth supplementary chargesheet to the special court detailing financial irregularities in the accounts of Sinha and his family membersThe document highlighted a series of large phased cash deposits made into a joint account held by the minister and his wife Kuntala Sinha at a Kolkata branch of a public sector bankAccording to the sixth supplementary chargesheet a total of Rs 118 crore in cash was deposited into the joint account between January 2016 and November 2019 identified as the peak period of the alleged school recruitment scamEarlier this week ED counsel pressed for Sinhas custody to enable further interrogation citing documents submitted to the court that they claim substantiate the charges against himThe outcome now hinges on the special PMLA courts decision later today which will determine whether the agency succeeds in securing the ministers custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-school-job-scam-kolkata-court-to-rule-on-minister-sinhas-fate-today-639595.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kurmi-agitators-demanding-tribal-status-block-railway-tracks-at-over-15-locations-in-jharkhand-639600.html Ranchi Sep 20 Thousands of members of the Kurmi community held protests on railway tracks at more than 15 locations across Jharkhand on Saturday They are demanding Scheduled Tribe ST status The agitation has badly hit train movement on the HowrahNew Delhi main line forcing the railways to cancel divert or reschedule several trainsProtesters squatted on tracks at Rai Muri Tatisilwai and Mesra railway stations in Ranchi while similar demonstrations were reported from Giridih Chakradharpur Jamtara Dhanbad and BokaroClashes broke out at Pradhankhunta railway station in Dhanbad when security forces tried to clear the tracksDressed in traditional attire and carrying drums protesters began assembling at stations as early as 4 am despite barricades put up by the police administrationThe Kurmi outfits spearheading the agitation had already announced plans to disrupt train services at 100 stations across Jharkhand West Bengal and Odisha including 40 in Jharkhand alone on September 20Railway operations have already been hit The Dhanbad division canceled the HatiaBardhaman MEMU 13504 and HatiaKharagpur MEMU 18036 while the DhanbadAlappuzha Express 13351 was rescheduled from 1135 am to 635 pmSimilarly the RanchiChhapra Express 18613 was diverted via the RanchiTori route Traffic was severely disrupted at Parasnath Giridih Chandrapura Bokaro and Rai Ranchi railway stationsCalling the agitation a historic demonstration organisers said they mobilised support through villagetovillage campaignsSecurity has been tightened with the deployment of RPF GRP state police CCTV surveillance and drone monitoringAuthorities have warned of strict action against those damaging railway property adding that any losses will be recoveredMLA Jairam Mahato who heads the Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha extended support to the Kurmi movementIn a video message he said the struggle was not just about tribal status but also about recognition for the Kurmali language and protection of land rightsAJSU MP from Giridih Chandra Prakash Choudhary led a protest at Hesalong railway station in Ramgarh district blocking the railway tracks IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kurmi-agitators-demanding-tribal-status-block-railway-tracks-at-over-15-locations-in-jharkhand-639600.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/second-nuclear-plant-coming-up-in-banswara-to-boost-rajasthans-energy-capacity-639605.html Jaipur Sep 20 After a gap of nearly 52 years Rajasthan is gearing up for its second nuclear power plant in Banswara following the success of the Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant in Chittorgarh Once operational and with further capacity expansion at Rawatbhata the states total nuclear power generation is expected to reach 6680 MW marking a major milestone in Rajasthans journey towards becoming a nuclear energy hubRajasthans energy sector continues to chart an impressive growth trajectoryAlready holding the distinction of being ranked number one in the country for renewable energy the state is now poised to make significant strides in the nuclear energy sector as wellAfter a gap of nearly 52 years Rajasthan is set to establish its second nuclear power plant in Banswara following the successful operation of the Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant in ChittorgarhOnce the Banswara project is operational and planned expansions at Rawatbhata are complete the states total nuclear power generation capacity will rise to an estimated 6680 MW positioning Rajasthan as a major hub for nuclear energy in India This expansion aligns with the states longterm vision of enhancing its role in Indias clean energy mission said officialsTo support the growing nuclear sector uranium exploration activities have gained momentumUranium reserves have been discovered in Khandela Sikar district where the Atomic Minerals Directorate is actively workingFurther exploration is also underway in regions of Udaipur Dausa and other parts of Sikar which is expected to reduce the states future dependency on external sources of nuclear fuelIn terms of projectspecific developments the Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant established in 1963 in collaboration with Canada currently has seven operational units with a total capacity of 1780 MWThe eighth unit 700 MW is nearing commissioning while plans for the ninth and tenth units 700 MW each are in progress taking the total planned capacity to 3880 MWNationally India operates 24 nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 8080 MW With the addition of Rajasthans new units this figure will rise to 10180 MW making Rawatbhata the largest nuclear facility in the country surpassing even Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu which currently has a capacity of 2000 MWThe upcoming Banswara Nuclear Power Project will add another 2800 MW with an estimated investment of Rs 50000 crore This project is a joint venture between NTPC and NPCIL and will significantly boost Rajasthans nuclear infrastructureExperts emphasise that the development of nuclear energy in Rajasthan particularly through the Rawatbhata and Banswara projects will play a crucial role in enhancing Indias energy security while contributing significantly to the nations green energy goals over the next decade IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/second-nuclear-plant-coming-up-in-banswara-to-boost-rajasthans-energy-capacity-639605.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-school-job-scam-hearing-begins-at-special-pmla-court-ed-seeks-7-days-custody-for-minister-639618.html Kolkata Sep 20 The key hearing in the multicrore cashforschooljobs scam in West Bengal has started at a PMLA court in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon The Enforcement Directorate ED has sought seven days of custody for West Bengal minister for Correction Services as well as Micro Small amp Medium Enterprises and Textiles Chandranath Sinha an accused in the caseThe hearing has started with the ED counsel given the first opportunity to present the argument in the matter and substantiate the charges brought by the central agency against SinhaLater Sinhas counsel would present his counterarguments in the matter and finally the court would decide whether EDs plea for custody for Sinha would be granted or the latters interim bail would be extendedOn September 6 Sinha surrendered before the same PMLA court in connection with the EDs probe into the alleged recruitment scam The court later granted him interim bail on a personal bond of Rs 10000 with certain conditions attachedIn his opening argument the ED counsel argued that their officials could have arrested Sinha last year only when Rs 41 lakh of unaccounted cash and other supporting documents relating to his involvement in the school job case were foundHowever our officials did not arrest him then since they were waiting for further clues against him in the matter Previously we had sent notices to him seeking certain documents He did not submit those documents then However he submitted the same documents within a day when pressure started mounting on him the ED counsel claimedThe ED counsel further said that Sinha is an influential person and can influence the process of investigation and hence his ED custody was essentialEarlier this month the ED submitted its sixth supplementary chargesheet to the special court detailing financial irregularities in the accounts of Sinha and his family membersThe document highlighted a series of large phased cash deposits made into a joint account held by the Minister and his wife Kuntala Sinha at a branch of a public sector bank in KolkataAccording to the sixth supplementary chargesheet a total of Rs 118 crore in cash was deposited into the joint account between January 2016 and November 2019 identified as the peak period of the alleged school recruitment scam IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/bengal-school-job-scam-hearing-begins-at-special-pmla-court-ed-seeks-7-days-custody-for-minister-639618.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/president-droupadi-murmu-performs-pind-daan-at-gayaji-639620.html Patna Sep 20 President Droupadi Murmu performed the sacred pind daan and shraaddh rituals for her ancestors at the Vishnupad Temple and Phalgu Akshayavat in the worldfamous Pitru Paksha Mela in Gayaji on Saturday This marks the first time in Indian history that a sitting President has performed pind daan a ritual believed to ensure salvation for the souls of departed forefathersThe President whose ancestral village is Upar Beda in Odishas Mayurganj region offered the rituals under the guidance of Rajesh Lal Katariar the keeper of ancestral records for families of Upar BedaDuring the occasion Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan Gayaji DM Shashank Shubhankar SSP Anand Kumar and other senior officers were presentSecurity in Gayaji was heightened for the occasion with heavy police deployment strict traffic control and constant surveillance along the Presidents routeEyewitnesses reported that the President carried out the rituals in strict accordance with traditional customs accompanied by senior administrative and religious officialsDuring the fortnightlong Pitru Paksha thousands of devotees from across India and the world visit Gayaji to perform pind daan for the peace of their ancestors soulsPresident Murmus participation not only enhanced the spiritual significance of this years mela but also drew national attention adding a moment of pride and reverence for Bihars religious heritagePresident Murmu arrived at Gaya International Airport around 11 am on a special Indian Air Force flight before travelling by road to the temple via the PatnaGayaDobhi fourlane highwayThe district administration and police had put in place multilayered security measures along the entire route from the airport to the temple with heavy deployment of forces and tight traffic control to ensure a smooth passageAccording to the route map President Murmu travelled from Gaya Airport via the DobhiGaya main road passing through Gate No 5 Bypass Ghughri Tad Bypass Narayani Bridge and Bengali Ashram before reaching Vishnupad Temple The return journey followed the same routeThe restrictions were in place during her visit to Domuhan to Sikaria Mor Gate No 5 to City Public School Chand Chaura Crossing Bengali Ashram and Ghughri Tad BypassNo vehicle movement was permitted during the presidents visitBarricading has been placed at multiple points along the convoy route and alternative transportation arrangements are being made for the public IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/president-droupadi-murmu-performs-pind-daan-at-gayaji-639620.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-jampk-next-week-to-assess-damage-caused-by-recent-floods-bjp-leader-639630.html Jammu Sep 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week on a oneday schedule to assess the damage caused by recent floods a BJP leader here said Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Organisation Ashok Koul has confirmed the planned visit saying that PM Modi will visit the union territory during Navratras and the dates are currently being finalisedThe Prime Ministers visit to the floodaffected areas of both the Jammu division and the Valley is expected to take place during the Navratra festival beginning on September 22 although the exact date is yet to be decidedPM Modi will visit floodhit areas in both Jammu and KashmirSources also said that during his visit PM Modi is expected to announce a major relief package for the affected population of the Union TerritoryThe Prime Ministers visit is expected to be a oneday trip during which he will take stock of the destruction caused by cloudbursts landslides and floods triggered by heavy rainHe is also likely to meet with residents affected by the natural disastersA highlevel Central government team will accompany the Prime Minister to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the damage particularly in the worsthit areas of the Jammu regionAn aerial survey of the floodaffected regions is also on the Prime Ministers itinerary sources revealedBased on the findings of the visit and assessment the Centre is expected to announce a substantial relief package for the UTEarlier Union Home Minister Amit Shah had also visited Jammu to review the flood situation A central team has already completed a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the relentless rains across Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir was ravaged by an unprecedented flood that adversely affected both the Jammu division and the Valley with the Jammu division bearing the brunt of the vagaries of natureA cloudburst on August 14 killed 67 people mostly pilgrims of Mata Machail Devi Yatra and injured over 100 others in Kishtwar districtOn August 26 32 pilgrims of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine were killed when a landslide hit a shelter space on the route of the shrineThe landslide hit the shelter space when the Yatra was officially suspended and most of the pilgrims had returned to Katra base camp but many pilgrims had taken shelter which was hit by the landslide IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-visit-jampk-next-week-to-assess-damage-caused-by-recent-floods-bjp-leader-639630.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/be-it-chips-or-ships-they-must-be-made-in-india-pm-modi-in-gujarat-639632.html Bhavnagar Sep 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Saturday that India advances with the spirit of Vishwabandhu however the dependency on foreign nations poses a significant challenge to the country He highlighted that Made in India products are crucial for achieving Atmanirbhar selfreliant status He reiterated that whether it concerns chips or ships they must be manufactured in IndiaHe said this during the Samudra se Samriddhi programme on Saturday in Gujarats Bhavnagar where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects across multiple sectors worth more than Rs 34200 croreAddressing the large gathering at Jawahar Maidan in Bhavnagar India is moving forward with the spirit of Vishwabandhu global brotherhood and India has no major enemy in the world today but in true terms our biggest adversary is dependence on other nations This dependency must be collectively defeatedGreater foreign dependence leads to greater national failure For global peace stability and prosperity the worlds most populous country must become Atmanirbhar Reliance on others compromises national selfrespect We cannot leave the future of 140 crore citizens to others We cannot base the countrys development on dependence on others We cannot put the future of the coming generations at stake The remedy for all difficulties is an Aatmanirbhar Bharat he addedHe also mentioned that to achieve this India will have to confront challenges reduce external dependence and demonstrate true AtmanirbhartaUnderscoring that India has never lacked capability PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the then Congressled UPA government and said that after Independence the then ruling party consistently ignored the countrys inherent strengthsAs a result even after six to seven decades of freedom India could not achieve the success it truly deserved Two major reasons for this were prolonged entanglement in the licensequota regime and isolation from global markets at the hands of Congress he saidWhen the era of globalisation arrived Congress focused solely on imports which led to scams worth thousands of crores These policies caused significant harm to Indias youth and prevented the nations true potential from emerging he addedCiting Indias shipping sector as a major example of the damage caused by flawed policies PM Modi stated India was historically a leading maritime power and one of the worlds largest shipbuilding hubs Ships built in Indias coastal states once powered domestic and global trade Even 50 years ago India used domestically built ships with over 40 per cent of importexport conducted through themThe Prime Minister slammed Congress stating that the shipping sector later fell victim to their misguided policies and instead of strengthening domestic shipbuilding they preferred paying freight to foreign vesselsThis led to the collapse of Indias shipbuilding ecosystem and forced dependence on foreign ships As a result the share of Indian ships in trade dropped from 40 per cent to just 5 per cent Today 95 per cent of Indias trade relies on foreign ships a dependency that has caused significant loss to the nation he addedPresenting statistics before the nation PM Modi mentioned that citizens will be shocked to know that India pays nearly 75 billion approximately Rs 6 lakh crore every year to foreign shipping companies for shipping services He highlighted that this amount is nearly equivalent to Indias current defence budgetIf even a small portion of this expenditure had been invested by earlier governments in Indias shipping industry the world today would be using Indian ships and India would be earning lakhs of crores in shipping services he saidStressing the idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat PM Modi added If we have to achieve a Viksit Bharat by 2047 it must become selfreliant there is no alternative to selfreliance and all 140 crore citizens must commit to the same resolve be it chips or ships they must be Made in India With this vision Indias maritime sector is now moving towards nextgeneration reformsHe announced that from today all major ports in the country will be freed from multiple documents and fragmented processes The implementation of the One Nation One Document and One Nation One Port processes will simplify trade and commercePM Modi highlighted that during the recent Monsoon Session several outdated laws from the colonial era were amendedA series of reforms has been initiated in the maritime sector and five maritime laws have been introduced in a new form These laws will bring major changes in shipping and port governance he saidThe Prime Minister highlighted that in the past decade more than 40 ships and submarines have been inducted into the Navy and barring one or two all have been built in India He noted that the massive INS Vikrant was also constructed domestically including the highquality steel used in its productionIndia possesses the capability and lacks no skill The political will required to build large ships is firmly in place PM Modi asserted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/be-it-chips-or-ships-they-must-be-made-in-india-pm-modi-in-gujarat-639632.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-condemns-attack-on-assam-rifles-in-manipur-639633.html New Delhi Sep 20 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur At least two Assam Rifles personnel including a NaibSubedar were killed and at least five others injured when a group of unidentified armed cadres attacked a vehicle of the paramilitary force in Manipurs Bishnupur district on Friday eveningTaking to social media platform X he said The attack on the Assam Rifles in Manipur is condemnable Rifleman GD Kashaw a brave son of Chhattisgarh and two other soldiers made the supreme sacrificeI pay my deepest respects to the martyrs and offer my condolences to their bereaved families Their sacrifice strengthens our resolve to protect and unite the nation he addedA police official in Imphal said that the incident took place along the ImphalDimapur National Highway NH2 in Bishnupur districts Nambol Sabal Leikai areaA defence spokesman said that a column of troops of 33 Assam Rifles was moving from its Patsoi Company Operating Base to Nambol Company Operating Base when it was ambushed in the general area of Nambol Sabal Leikai by unidentified terrorists on the highway in the denotified area of Manipur In the ensuing action two personnel of Assam Rifles were killed and five were injured and have since been evacuated to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS in Imphal the spokesman had saidThe slain Assam Rifles jawans are NaibSubedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap As of now no group has claimed responsibility for the attackAssam Rifles Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera condoled the death In a post on Friday on the Assam Rifles X handle he had said Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera AVSM SM Director General Assam Rifles and All Ranks of Assam Rifles pay solemn tribute to Nb Sub Shyam Gurung and Rfn Ranjit Singh Kashyap who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Manipur today and offer deep condolences to the families of our Brave Soldiers IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/chhattisgarh-cm-vishnu-deo-sai-condemns-attack-on-assam-rifles-in-manipur-639633.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-moving-ahead-with-courage-and-confidence-in-amrit-kaal-pms-principal-secretary-pk-mishra-639638.html New Delhi Sep 20 Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra on Saturday said that India is advancing with courage and confidence during the Amrit Kaal and stressed that institutions like the Indian Institute of Management IIMs will play a vital role in building capacity for the nations growth commerce and governance Addressing the second annual convocation of IIM Mumbai Mishra said In the midst of complexities and challenges India is moving ahead with courage and confidence We are in Amrit Kaal Our Prime Minister envisioned a grand vision for India in 2047 Farreaching changes will be taking place in India and the world in the coming decades PM Modi wants all of us to take the country to the next level through the process of reform perform and transformHe emphasised that the graduating students have a critical role in ensuring India becomes a developed country by 2047Mishra highlighted the rapid pace of technological transformation saying smartphones big data analytics augmented reality robotics blockchain and artificial intelligence are fundamentally transforming our world and the way we engage in it from how we interact to the way we move from one place to anotherReflecting on the changes of the past decades he said Nowadays one cannot imagine life without a mobile phone But for many years we lived without it and without realtime connectivity He underlined that capacity building remains central to Indias progressCapacity building is the process that brings lifelong change IIMs stand with the youth and we must combine ethics and technology to transform everything he later told reportersMishra lauded the contribution of IIM alumni in industry commerce and governance calling their role hugely relevant in Amrit KaalHe said resilience in times of global uncertainty requires not only professional competence but also adherence to moral and ethical principles urging graduates to adopt the spirit of a Karma YogiPointing to Indias efforts to attract talent back from abroad Mishra cited examples of academics like Dr Balasubramanian who returned from the US to contribute to capacitybuilding initiatives We have used the best possible talent from government and the private sector he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/india-moving-ahead-with-courage-and-confidence-in-amrit-kaal-pms-principal-secretary-pk-mishra-639638.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-beneficiaries-receive-extensive-health-services-in-kutch-navsari-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-639644.html Gandhinagar Sep 20 Beneficiaries in Gujarats Kutch and Navsari districts are receiving a wide range of health services under the ongoing Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan The campaign aims to improve maternal and child health promote preventive care and ensure access to essential medical services particularly for women and children In Kutch over 13000 beneficiaries have availed health services at 539 medical camps organised across the district as part of the fortnightlong initiative These camps held at Community Health Centres CHCs Primary Health Centres PHCs and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs focused on comprehensive health checkups for women children and adolescent girlsServices included blood tests vaccinations antenatal checkups for pregnant women screenings for high blood pressure diabetes tuberculosis TB sickle cell anaemia cervical and breast cancer and other diseases Health awareness activities were also conducted to encourage healthy lifestyle choicessuch as reducing sugar and oil intake promoting local foods and practising good nutrition and menstrual hygieneMedical specialists including gynaecologists paediatricians ophthalmologists ENT specialists dermatologists and psychiatrists provided consultations and treatment during the camps Telemedicine services were also made availableBeneficiaries were informed about and assisted with registration for health schemes such as the Mother and Child Protection MCP card Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and Ayushman Vay Vandana Card Nutritionrelated schemes like the Poshan Tracker and distribution of Take Home Ration THR were also implementedActive community participation was seen through blood donation drives organ donation pledges and volunteer registration under the Nishchay Mitra initiative Camps were inaugurated by local officials across several towns and villages including Bhuj Mandvi Nakhatrana Gandhidham and BhachauAlpa Mishra a beneficiary in Kutch told IANS I am getting good medical treatment here I want to thank PM Modi for thisIn Navsari district similar camps are being held as part of the statewide campaign which will continue until October 2 Rural and urban families are accessing healthcare through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana PMJAY cards Health department staff are guiding beneficiaries issuing cards and offering free treatment under the schemeIn addition to medical care financial and nutritional support are being provided This includes food kits and Rs 3000 in cash assistance to TB patients Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the governments help especially those from economically weaker and workingclass familiesPriyashi Patel a 7month pregnant beneficiary in Navsari said I am getting treatment I want to thank PM Modi for this IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/gujarat-beneficiaries-receive-extensive-health-services-in-kutch-navsari-under-swasth-nari-sashakt-parivar-abhiyaan-639644.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-flags-off-science-exhibition-bus-inaugurates-virtual-reality-theatre-in-patna-639649.html Patna Sep 20 Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched a series of ambitious science and technology initiatives at a programme held at the Indira Gandhi Science Complex Planetarium in Patna The highlight of the event was the flagging off of the Science Exhibition Bus a mobile science service that will travel across Bihar to spread scientific knowledge among students and the general publicThe Chief Minister also inaugurated several key projects of the Science Technology and Technical Education Department by remotely unveiling plaquesThese included the commencement of construction for the Astra Park at the Planetarium and the inauguration of a souvenir sales centreIn a major step for technical education an MTech programme in Civil Engineering was launched at the Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre Patna under the joint aegis of the Bihar Council of Science and Technology and Bihar Engineering UniversityThe programme also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding MoU between the Bihar Council of Science and Technology and the National Science Museum campus for the construction of an observatory dome with a telescope at the Patna PlanetariumAn Internship Portal to provide research and training opportunities for students was also unveiledAdding to the list of attractions the Chief Minister inaugurated a stateoftheart Virtual Reality VR Theatre built at a cost of Rs 56 crore within the Planetariums main buildingAfter the formal launch CM Nitish personally experienced the VR setup and praised its design stating that it would provide students and visitors with a unique opportunity to explore science and technology in an engaging and immersive wayThese initiatives will inspire curiosity and innovation among students and strengthen Bihars scientific environment the Chief Minister said while interacting with officials and visitorsThe event marks a significant step in Bihars ongoing efforts to promote scientific awareness and technological education bringing interactive learning experiences to students across the stateCM Nitish also awarded degrees and honours to engineering graduates of Bihar Engineering University at a grand convocation ceremony in PatnaThe event celebrated academic excellence across various branches of engineering with topperforming students receiving medals certificates and special prizesThe Chief Minister felicitated Suman Kumar of Motihari College of Engineering Mechanical Engineering who secured the highest rank overall in the university with a cheque of Rs 50001 a gold medal a laptop a certificate and a BTech degreeBranchwise toppers were also honoured with a gold medal a laptop a certificate and a BTech degreeThe awardees included Vaishnavi Priya BCE Bhagalpur Civil Engineering topper Saloni Kumari GEC Nawada Electrical Engineering topper Hrithik Raj BCE Bhagalpur Electronics amp Communication Engineering topper Pramit Kumar BCE Bhagalpur Computer Science amp Engineering topper and Rani Kumari MIT Muzaffarpur Information Technology topperDeputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary Science Technology and Technical Education Minister Sumit Kumar Singh Education Minister Sunil Kumar Chief Ministers Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar Development Commissioner S Siddharth and Secretary of the Science Technology and Technical Department Pratima S Verma were among the dignitaries present on the occasionCongratulating the graduates the Chief Minister emphasised the governments commitment to promoting technical education and creating opportunities for young engineers to contribute to Bihars development IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nitish-kumar-flags-off-science-exhibition-bus-inaugurates-virtual-reality-theatre-in-patna-639649.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/aim-to-make-universities-in-delhi-world-class-cm-rekha-gupta-639650.html New Delhi Sep 20 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the government aims to develop all universities in Delhi including Dr BR Ambedkar University as centres of worldclass education and excellence so that not only students from the country but also from abroad prioritise studying here Inaugurating the newly constructed Swami Vivekan Bhawan at the Karampura campus of Dr BR Ambedkar University CM Gupta said Every resource modern infrastructure qualified faculty and stateoftheart facilities will be provided so that every student can experience a best university and stand confidently on the global stageShe said the new building of the University was being opened as part of the fortnightlong Seva Pakhwada from September 17 to October 2 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthdayEducation Minister Ashish Sood highlighted that the birthday of PM Modi is being celebrated across the country as Seva PakhwadaPM Modis entire life has been dedicated to the service of the nation the welfare of society and public wellbeing For him every day and every moment has been solely and exclusively for the welfare of the country he saidThat is why the most appropriate way to celebrate his birthday is not through grand festivities but through service activities so that smiles can be brought to the faces of the needy and positive changes can be brought about in society he saidEarlier on the fourth day of the fortnightlong Seva Pakhwada the Chief Minister inaugurated a biogas plant in West DelhiCM Gupta hit out at former Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for blocking Centrefunded projects in the city over the past decade highlighting that a biogas plant opened on Saturday in West Delhi was delayed since 2018Inaugurating the national capitals first largescale compressed biogas plant of the MCD at Nangli Dairy she said Kejriwal had failed to execute development projects funded by the PM Narendra Modi government Sometimes he used to say he could not sign the file sometimes he claimed that he was not being given a free handNow the governance of excuses has ended with the construction of this plant which will not only make energy out of cow dung but also prevent the waste from flowing into the Yamuna said the Chief MinisterShe said that work on the biogas plant began in 2018 but was never completed under the AAP governmentAfter the BJP government came to power it was swiftly completed in 2025 and handed over to the MCD When people asked Kejriwal about the delay he would blame Modi for not allowing it But the truth is they lacked the intent to work she saidCalling the new plant a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi CM Gupta said the city generates 2500 tonnes of cow dung daily and the government plans to build similar biogas plants in all 11 districts IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/aim-to-make-universities-in-delhi-world-class-cm-rekha-gupta-639650.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/caste-census-survey-not-possible-to-complete-in-15-days-says-union-minister-karandlaje-lop-ashoka-to-ktaka-govt-639654.html Bengaluru Sept 20 Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje and Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday appealed to the Congressled state government to extend the 15day time frame fixed for conducting the socioeconomic and academic survey popularly known as the caste census The survey is scheduled to begin across Karnataka on September 22The leaders spoke to the media after attending a meeting of Vokkaliga community leaders in Bengaluru chaired by Adichunchanagiri mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha SwamiUnion Minister Karandlaje said The meeting has decided that the caste census cannot be completed in 15 days especially since the state will be celebrating the Navratri festival More time should be given for the survey To ensure the survey is conducted properly people should also be given time to verify that their data is accurate This facility should be made available onlineShe added It has also been decided that members of the Vokkaliga community should mention their religion as Hindu and caste as VokkaligaLeader of the Opposition R Ashoka said Under no circumstances should our community be divided The caste census cannot be completed within 15 days During this time the Dussehra festival will be celebrated and in north Karnataka several festivals will also be observed People will be travelling during this periodHe also added It has been decided to appeal to the government to extend the 15day time frame for the caste census All subcastes of the Vokkaliga community should declare in the census that their religion is Hindu and caste is Vokkaliga A decision has also been taken to oppose any attempt to divide the Vokkaliga community into subcastes The government is also urged to remove the VokkaligaChristian column If the government does not respond we will take to the streetsBJP MLC CT Ravi also alleged The Congress while speaking about vote theft is itself indulging in caste theft in Karnataka Initially there were 877 castes in the state That number was later increased to 1511 and now 211 new castes have been added Who gave the government the authority to increase the number of castes By tagging Hindu castes with the Christian religion this government is indulging in caste theftHe also said We will not allow this caste theft to take place We do not want an unscientific caste survey it must be conducted scientifically Why do they want to conduct the caste census during Hindu festivals Tomorrow is Mahalaya Amavasya when Hindus observe fasting and perform rituals for their family deities The government expects them to abandon these practices for the census If the Congressled government had scheduled the survey during the festivals of other religions there would have been largescale violenceHindu castes are being wrongly attached to the Christian religion A Brahmin cannot be a Christian but the government has created a BrahminChristian column Similarly members of the Vokkaliga community cannot be classified as VokkaligaChristian If injustice is done to our community we will take to the streetsNirmalanandanatha Swami said that the mobile number of every person should be collected during the caste census and the data gathered must be made available in the public domain IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/caste-census-survey-not-possible-to-complete-in-15-days-says-union-minister-karandlaje-lop-ashoka-to-ktaka-govt-639654.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/caste-census-survey-not-possible-to-complete-in-15-days-union-minister-karandlaje-lop-ashoka-to-ktaka-govt-639655.html Bengaluru Sept 20 Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Shobha Karandlaje and Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday appealed to the Congressled state government to extend the 15day time frame fixed for conducting the socioeconomic and academic survey popularly known as the caste census The survey is scheduled to begin across Karnataka on September 22The leaders spoke to the media after attending a meeting of Vokkaliga community leaders in Bengaluru chaired by Adichunchanagiri mutt seer Nirmalanandanatha SwamiUnion Minister Karandlaje said The meeting has decided that the caste census cannot be completed in 15 days especially since the state will be celebrating the Navratri festival More time should be given for the survey To ensure the survey is conducted properly people should also be given time to verify that their data is accurate This facility should be made available onlineShe added It has also been decided that members of the Vokkaliga community should mention their religion as Hindu and caste as VokkaligaLeader of the Opposition R Ashoka said Under no circumstances should our community be divided The caste census cannot be completed within 15 days During this time the Dussehra festival will be celebrated and in north Karnataka several festivals will also be observed People will be travelling during this periodHe also added It has been decided to appeal to the government to extend the 15day time frame for the caste census All subcastes of the Vokkaliga community should declare in the census that their religion is Hindu and caste is Vokkaliga A decision has also been taken to oppose any attempt to divide the Vokkaliga community into subcastes The government is also urged to remove the VokkaligaChristian column If the government does not respond we will take to the streetsBJP MLC CT Ravi also alleged The Congress while speaking about vote theft is itself indulging in caste theft in Karnataka Initially there were 877 castes in the state That number was later increased to 1511 and now 211 new castes have been added Who gave the government the authority to increase the number of castes By tagging Hindu castes with the Christian religion this government is indulging in caste theftHe also said We will not allow this caste theft to take place We do not want an unscientific caste survey it must be conducted scientifically Why do they want to conduct the caste census during Hindu festivals Tomorrow is Mahalaya Amavasya when Hindus observe fasting and perform rituals for their family deities The government expects them to abandon these practices for the census If the Congressled government had scheduled the survey during the festivals of other religions there would have been largescale violenceHindu castes are being wrongly attached to the Christian religion A Brahmin cannot be a Christian but the government has created a BrahminChristian column Similarly members of the Vokkaliga community cannot be classified as VokkaligaChristian If injustice is done to our community we will take to the streetsNirmalanandanatha Swami said that the mobile number of every person should be collected during the caste census and the data gathered must be made available in the public domain IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/caste-census-survey-not-possible-to-complete-in-15-days-union-minister-karandlaje-lop-ashoka-to-ktaka-govt-639655.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-pm-jan-aushadhi-yojana-providing-affordable-medicines-to-poor-in-guna-639669.html Guna Sep 20 The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana PMBJP launched by the Central Government is playing a vital role in providing affordable and quality medicines to economically weaker sections in Madhya Pradeshs Guna district Under this scheme Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened near the district hospital offering generic medicines at lower prices The initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on patients by providing essential medicines at highly subsidised rates Citizens of Guna have welcomed the scheme saying it has eased the financial pressure of healthcare especially for families with multiple members suffering from chronic or serious illnessesLocals said that the Kendras have become a boon for lowincome families as a large portion of their earnings previously went towards costly medicines With the availability of generic drugs the economic burden on these families has significantly reducedSo far over 850 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country and the government plans to increase this number to 25000 Apart from making affordable medicines accessible the initiative is also generating employment opportunitiesOne beneficiary told IANS Its a very good scheme by the central government for the betterment of the poor My father is a BP patient and I am also a patient This scheme provides affordable medicines and I want to thank the government for thisAnother beneficiary said This is a great scheme Im receiving 90 per cent benefit We are getting medicines at very low prices I thank PM Modi for launching this schemeA third beneficiary added This scheme by PM Modi is a gift for the poor Im receiving 100 per cent benefit through lowcost medicinesThe Centre launched the PMBJP scheme to make quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all Under the scheme dedicated outlets known as Jan Aushadhi Kendras are opened across the country to provide medicines at rates that are about 5080 per cent cheaper than those of branded medicines resulting in savings of about Rs 38000 crore to citizens in comparison to the prices of branded medicines 2110 medicines and 315 surgicals medical consumables and devices are available under the scheme product basket covering all major therapeutic groups such as cardiovascular anticancer antidiabetic antiinfectives antiallergic and gastrointestinal medicines and nutraceuticals IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-pm-jan-aushadhi-yojana-providing-affordable-medicines-to-poor-in-guna-639669.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumar-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639680.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 20 Thirumala ward councilor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and BJP leader K Anilkumar was found hanging in his office on Saturday A suicide note recovered from the spot reveals that he felt abandoned during a severe financial crisis despite having helped many during his lifetimeAnilkumar who also headed the Valyashala Farm Tour Society wrote that the cooperative had debts of around Rs 6 crore but assets worth Rs 11 croreHe urged that these assets be used to repay investors and appealed that his family not be blamedHe also thanked everyone who had supported himThe note reportedly contained criticism of BJP leadership alleging that the party did not stand by him when the society faced financial difficultiesHe clarified that neither he nor his family had taken any money for personal useA prominent BJP face in the capital Anilkumar had led several agitations at the corporation and district levelsHis sudden death has shocked the local political sceneHowever BJP city president Karamana Jayan admitted that the cooperative society was under stress but denied any misappropriation and the party was with the deceasedMeanwhile trouble broke out when the local BJP supporters got into a tiff with the media personnel who had come to report the incidentObjections were raised by the local BJP workers and seen engaged in a tiff with the media personnelThe media people came under duress and their equipment was also targeted by the BJP workersThe suicide incident has shocked the BJP leadership as in the 101 member Thiruvananthapuram Corporation the BJP is the leading opposition party and with the soon to be held local body polls in the state the state leadership is expecting that they will be able to gain control of the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationThe BJP has been accusing the ruling CPIM in the Corporation of indulging in widespread alleged corrupt deals IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumar-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639680.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumars-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639681.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 20 Thirumala ward councilor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and BJP leader K Anilkumar was found hanging in his office on Saturday A suicide note recovered from the spot reveals that he felt abandoned during a severe financial crisis despite having helped many during his lifetimeAnilkumar who also headed the Valyashala Farm Tour Society wrote that the cooperative had debts of around Rs 6 crore but assets worth Rs 11 croreHe urged that these assets be used to repay investors and appealed that his family not be blamedHe also thanked everyone who had supported himThe note reportedly contained criticism of BJP leadership alleging that the party did not stand by him when the society faced financial difficultiesHe clarified that neither he nor his family had taken any money for personal useA prominent BJP face in the capital Anilkumar had led several agitations at the corporation and district levelsHis sudden death has shocked the local political sceneHowever BJP city president Karamana Jayan admitted that the cooperative society was under stress but denied any misappropriation and the party was with the deceasedMeanwhile trouble broke out when the local BJP supporters got into a tiff with the media personnel who had come to report the incidentObjections were raised by the local BJP workers and seen engaged in a tiff with the media personnelThe media people came under duress and their equipment was also targeted by the BJP workersThe suicide incident has shocked the BJP leadership as in the 101 member Thiruvananthapuram Corporation the BJP is the leading opposition party and with the soon to be held local body polls in the state the state leadership is expecting that they will be able to gain control of the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationThe BJP has been accusing the ruling CPIM in the Corporation of indulging in widespread alleged corrupt deals IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumars-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639681.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-unveils-comprehensive-logistics-cost-assessment-to-boost-global-competitiveness-639691.html New Delhi Sep 20 For the first time India will have a comprehensive and scientifically derived estimate of logistics costs using a hybrid methodology that combines secondary data with nationwide surveys the government said on Saturday The initiative follows the mandate of the National Logistics Policy 2022 to establish a uniform framework for measuring logistics costs and benchmarking them against global practicesOn the occasion of marking a decade of Make in India Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched a report on Assessment of Logistics Cost in India at an event hereHe highlighted that the government has undertaken multiple initiatives to make logistics more competitive and reduce the cost of doing business in IndiaThe minister noted that studies and reports prepared by the Industry and Commerce Departments are helping identify key issues in logistics costsEfforts such as mapping each Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN code to the respective line ministry streamline coordination and strengthen Indias position in free trade agreement FTA negotiationsHe further emphasised that the creation of a logistics data bank the implementation of integrated state and city logistics plans under the SMILE programme in collaboration with the ADB and infrastructure projects spearheaded by NICDC and other agencies aim to assess available facilities improve transport and connectivity and reduce inefficienciesThese measures along with reforms such as GST implementation and rationalisation are central to ongoing efforts to reduce logistics costs enhance ease of doing business and boost competitivenessUntil now logistics costs in India were often misrepresented with commonly cited figures of 1314 per cent of GDP derived from external studies or partial datasetsThis led to inconsistent estimates causing confusion among policymakers and global stakeholders As per the current assessment prepared by NCAER for DPIIT logistics costs in India are estimated at about 797 per cent of total GDPThe report provides a comprehensive framework by capturing logistics costs across different transport modes product categories and firm sizesIt also presents estimates of freight cost per tonnekilometre and highlights the role of multimodality in enhancing efficiency By providing evidencebased guidance the study strengthens Indias efforts to improve competitiveness and supports the broader vision of positioning the country as a global logistics hub IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/centre-unveils-comprehensive-logistics-cost-assessment-to-boost-global-competitiveness-639691.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/foreign-pressure-demands-national-unity-not-partisan-blame-639702.html New Delhi Sep 20 At a time when global diplomacy is being tested by unpredictable leadership in major powers India must rise above internal divisions to defend its sovereignty and national interest The recent antagonistic posturing by US President Donald Trump is not unique to India he has bullied longstanding allies such as Europe Japan South Korea Canada and Mexico His transactional worldview treats foreign relations like business deals demanding concessions while offering little in return Indias refusal to bow to such pressure should be a point of national pride not domestic criticism Unfortunately some voices in the opposition have chosen to blame the Indian government for Trumps antagonism say political observers This approach weakens our united front at a time when national solidarity is most crucial Unlike certain countries India has not pandered to the Trump administration through backdoor business deals or personal connections with his inner circle added the analysts We have charted an independent path that prioritises national interest over political expediency or superficial personal rapport say expertsAccording to diplomatic analysts India has made significant strides in its relationship with the US over the past two decades under governments of different political leanings Defence cooperation technology transfers and strategic alignment in the IndoPacific have deepened If Trump seeks to unravel these gains to appeal to his domestic MAGA Make America Great Again base it reflects his erratic diplomacynot a failure of Indian statecraft say expertsThis is not the moment to mock the government or score political points The question being asked is whether the opposition would prefer that India concede to American demands on GMO crops or dairy market access at the cost of farmer livelihoods and food sovereignty Strong democracies thrive on debate but when it comes to foreign bullying unity sends a stronger signal than divisionWe can and must continue with robust domestic political contestation But on matters of external pressure and safeguarding Indias strategic autonomy closing ranks and showing a united face is not just wiseit is essential Let domestic politics remain vibrant but let our national interest remain sacred say analysts IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/foreign-pressure-demands-national-unity-not-partisan-blame-639702.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mamata-begins-durga-puja-inauguration-highlights-harassment-of-bengali-migrant-workers-639705.html Kolkata Sep 20 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday inaugurated several Durga puja mandaps and used the occasion to send the message of unity in diversity While inaugurating a Durga puja mandap in Kolkata Chief Minister Banerjee once again highlighted the issue of alleged harassment of Bengalispeaking migrant workers across the countryIn Bengal different communities celebrate the festival of Durga Puja together All of them come together on the occasion of Durga Puja which defines the unique spirit of Bengal Someone may call his mother Maa and another may say Amma But the love respect bonding remains the same the Chief Minister said after inaugurating the mandap at Sreebhumi Durga PujaI respect my mother tongue I also respect the mother tongues of other people They should also respect Bengali Bengalispeaking migrant workers should not be harassed in any way We must remain united against all conspiracies to divide us Otherwise the country will split One has to remember that Bengal is a part of India and we must be respectful about Bengal its culture songs and creative works she addedThe Chief Minister also urged people to stay safe in view of the inclement weather and asked people not to get wet in the rainWe have to be alert We are keeping a watch on the situation If there is rain in Jharkhand Bihar and our state gets affected Similarly if neighbouring states experience heavy rainfall it often results in floods here due to overflowing reservoirs Given Bengals geographic location we face such challenges Lets hope for a rainfree Durga Puja as lakhs of people eagerly await the festivities she saidThe Chief Minister told that she will inaugurate 3000 Durga pujas most of these virtually ahead of the fiveday festivalShe added that 17 songs written by her will be released on Mahalaya Sunday marking the beginning of Devi PakshaOn Saturday afternoon the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Hatibagan Durga Puja and the Tala Prottoy PujaI am not unveiling the deities that can be done only from Mahalaya marking the advent of Devi Paksha I am only inaugurating the pandals having beautiful interiors reflecting the heritage and aesthetics of Bengal she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/cm-mamata-begins-durga-puja-inauguration-highlights-harassment-of-bengali-migrant-workers-639705.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/akali-dal-chief-flags-off-100-trucks-of-maize-silage-for-flood-hit-areas-of-punjab-639706.html Chandigarh Sep 20 Shiromani Akali Dal SAD President Sukhbir Badal on Saturday flagged off 100 trucks of maize silage for distribution in Gurdaspur and Jalandhar districts to serve as fodder for livestock He said the party would distribute wheat to 50000 poor floodaffected families for the next one month Addressing the media after flagging off trucks at the grain market here the SAD president said party observers who had visited floodhit areas reported severe shortage of fodder for livestock and accordingly the party had decided to procure maize silage for distributionHe said simultaneously poor people had reported that they were short of rations due to loss of livelihood for one month Accordingly we have decided to provide wheat to 50000 families Badal also announced that the party and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee SGPC would each distribute certified seed for 1 lakh acres of landWith the SAD and the SGPC taking on the responsibility of distributing certified seed for 2 lakh acres of land I appeal to the Punjab government to distribute seed in the remaining two lakh acres of land affected by the floods to cover the entire affected area He said the state government should also take on the responsibility of distributing DAP free of cost to all farmers across the affected 4 lakh acres of land besides contributing to clearing the land of sand by deputing tractors for this purposeBadal said the Akali Dal on its part would also initiate the tractor sewa soon during the course of which it would provide diesel free of cost for clearing sand from flooded agricultural land Saying that the party had established a monitoring committee for regulating the entire flood relief operation Badal said We are committed to assisting the farmers and the khet mazdoor farm labourers stand back on their feet Akali volunteers will work side by side with them to bring their fields back to normalHe also appealed to other political parties and countrymen to help the floodstricken farmers of Punjab The Khalsa Panth and Punjabis have reached out to help countrymen afflicted by natural calamities across the country Now is the time to help Punjabis in their hour of crisis he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/akali-dal-chief-flags-off-100-trucks-of-maize-silage-for-flood-hit-areas-of-punjab-639706.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-govt-approves-25-industrial-projects-valued-at-rs-4-739-crore-in-13-sectors-639491.html Bhubaneswar Sep 19 The Odisha government on Friday approved 25 industrial projects worth Rs 4739 crore investment in 13 key sectors in different districts of the state As per an official statement released the approval was given during the 140th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority SLSWCAThe SLSWCA meeting was chaired by Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj AhujaThese industrial projects are poised to create 25200 employment opportunities across several districts including Khordha Jajpur Cuttack Sambalpur Jharsuguda Ganjam Mayurbhanj Angul and GajapatiThe latest approvals cover a total of 13 key sectors including textiles steel chemicals IT infrastructure logistics renewable energy tourism metal downstream circular economy cold storage capital goods The projects embody the states commitment to fostering sustainable industrialisation and economic growth across diverse regions the official statement saidThe SLSWCA has cleared the greatest number of investment proposals in the textile apparel and technical textile sectors in the meetingA private company has proposed to invest Rs 70029 crore in Khordha to set up an integrated textile facility generating 1010 jobsMeanwhile another private firm will set up a knitted fabric and garment unit in Khordha with Rs 20936 crore investment generating 1080 jobsAmong the other major investment proposals cleared on Friday a private firm will expand its operations with a rolling mill pellet plant DRI billet plant and captive power plant in Jharsuguda with an investment of Rs 990 crore creating 2000 jobsAnother private company has proposed to invest Rs 32070 crore to establish a treatment storage and disposal facility in Ganjam district generating 145 jobsSimilarly a private company will invest Rs 20544 crore in Jajpur to establish a carbon electrode paste manufacturing plant generating 600 jobsDriven by dynamic governance strategic foresight and a robust policy framework that champions ease of doing business Odisha is fast emerging as the preferred investment destination in India the state government saidThe state government also claimed that Odisha is on a steady path toward building a prosperous futureready economy in line with the vision of Samrudha Odisha 2036 IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/odisha-govt-approves-25-industrial-projects-valued-at-rs-4-739-crore-in-13-sectors-639491.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nepals-gen-z-has-paved-the-way-but-will-elections-bring-the-new-leaders-they-seek-639495.html New Delhi Sep 19 The Gen Z protests in Nepal led to the fall of the KP Sharma Oli government following which an interim government took over Gen Z may have achieved its objecting of toppling a corrupt regime but for the interim government under Sushila Karki the task ahead is uphill and extremely challenging The citizens now want corruption eradicated and the interim government has a lot of work on that front However the most daunting task for the interim government is to ensure that elections are conducted at the earliest In case of the citizens they would hope that new faces and clean politicians are in fray so that they could get a good government which delivers clean and effective governanceIf one looks at the choice of members who are part of the interim cabinet then it is clear that these people will first focus on taking on corruption head on Some of the members who are part of the cabinet are reformers and hence there is a lot of pressure on them to deliverRameshwor Khanal is a respected economist and former bureaucrat and was sworn in a finance minister Kulman Ghising is a big name in Nepal as he reformed the countrys power sector He holds the rank of energy minister The minister for home affairs is Om Prakash Aryal a human rights lawyerWith such big names the expectations too are high They have not only been tasked with cleaning up the rot and conducting elections but the people want their trust in the system restoredWhile the interim government recognised those protestors who lost their lives as martyrs it has also ensured that there would be an inquiry commission to probe the violence and arson during the protests This is tricky for the interim government since there is a chance that the blame for the violence would be entirely put on the protestors Not only will this cause unhappiness among the Gen Z but there is also a chance that the former government officials who took decisions that triggered the protests may get awayFurther the interim government also has the daunting task of rebuilding judicial institutions and police stations which lie in ruins due to the protests During the protests Singha Durbar the historic palace which served as the administrative centre since 1908 was also destroyed This would too need rebuildingThe toughest jobs in Nepal today are that of the Home and Finance Minister Security has become a major concern and this has led to a major fall in tourism This sector is one of the biggest money generators for Nepal and that has been severely affected During the protests one got to see hotels that housed tourists being attacked Some Indians too had complained that they were not allowed to return in peace due to the protests All this has put a lot of stress on the tourism industry and restoring this would be a tough taskAs a result of the uprising investor confidence in Nepal has plummeted He would have to address this issue on a war footing while also planning a budget to reconstruct and restore all that was damage during the protestsSushila Karki as interim prime minister is being watched both internally and internationally She is a high reputed person and has served as the chief justice of Nepal As she was the choice made by GenZ the citizens of Nepal have pinned all their hopes on herWhile all these issues would gradually be worked upon the big challenge is the election itself It would not just be a run of the mill process where elections are conducted in a free and fair manner The results are the real test and it is to be seen if fresh leaders who are not tainted by privilege and corruption can make the cutAfter the fall of the monarchy in 2008 Nepal has faced upheavals on many occasions The nation has managed to get through all of that However this time it is different There is plenty of rebuilding to do a lot of reconstruction and more importantly the people do not want to see the usual faces as parties during the elections whenever they are conducted IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nepals-gen-z-has-paved-the-way-but-will-elections-bring-the-new-leaders-they-seek-639495.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/wanted-to-highlight-shared-history-people-to-people-bonds-sam-pitrodas-clarification-on-pak-remarks-639504.html New Delhi Sep 19 Indian Overseas Congress IOC chief Satyanarayan Pitroda popularly known as Sam Pitroda on Friday clarified his homelike feeling and praise for Pakistan as an attempt to highlight shared history adding that his aim was never to belittle anyones suffering Within hours of drawing strong reactions from the BJP which slammed his and the Congress partys alleged undying love for the terrorsponsoring nation Pitroda said on X In light of recent discussions I wish to clarify my remarks and put them in the full context of my IANS interview My intention has always been to call attention to the realities we face concerns about the electoral process the importance of civil society and youth and Indias role both in its neighbourhood and globallyIssuing a clarification he said If my words have caused confusion or hurt I want to clarify that my aim was never to belittle anyones suffering or undermine legitimate concerns but to foster honest conversation empathy and a more grounded and responsible approach to how India sees itself and is seen by othersPitroda said When I said that I often felt at home visiting neighbouring countries or that culturally and socially we share roots I meant to emphasise shared history and peopletopeople bonds not to ignore pain conflict or the grave challenges we face from terror and geopolitical tensionsLikewise when I challenged the Vishwaguru narrative and said that its a myth that India is always on everyones mind I was cautioning against overconfidence in image over substance Foreign policy must be based on real influence mutual trust peace and regional stability not bravado or optics he saidPitroda a Gandhi family loyalist said We need to defend democracy ensuring free fair elections strengthening institutions empowering youth protecting minority rights resisting polarisation These are not partisan issues they go to the heart of what and who we are as a nationReflecting on the future the Congress leader said Moving forward I remain committed to transparency respectful dialogue and working towards a future where we strengthen institutions civil society safety and security so our actions truly live up to our idealsIn a conversation with IANS Sam Pitroda said Our foreign policy according to me must first focus on our neighbourhood Can we really substantially improve relationships with our neighbours They are all small They are going through difficult timesOf course there is the problem of violence there is the problem of terrorism But all that is there At the end of the day in the neighbourhood there is a common gene pool Ive been to Pakistan and I must tell you I felt at home Ive been to Bangladesh Ive been to Nepal and I feel at home I dont feel like Im in a foreign country They look like me they talk like me They like my songs and they eat my food I must learn to live with them in peace and harmony he further told IANS IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/wanted-to-highlight-shared-history-people-to-people-bonds-sam-pitrodas-clarification-on-pak-remarks-639504.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistans-pact-with-iskp-will-come-at-a-cost-expansion-into-india-639505.html New Delhi Sep 19 The recent strikes in Balochistan have raised questions about the ISIs support to the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP The Afghan Taliban has been accusing Pakistan of supporting the ISKP for some years now a charge that Islamabad strongly denies However the role of the ISKP in the recent strikes in Balochistan make amply clear that it had the complete backing of the Pakistan Army and ISI Indian agencies have stated for long that there is a nexus between the two However recent Intelligence inputs suggest that the ISI will use the ISKP more in BalochistanInitially the ISKP was used to fight against the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP which Islamabad claims is backed by the Afghan Taliban Now there is a change in strategy and the ISI has asked the ISKP to go all out against the Baloch peopleProof of this development came in the form of a video released by ISKPs AlAzaim Media In this a man speaking in Pashto language says that the ISKP has declared a war on the armed Balochistan nationalist groups as well as political organisations and rights groupsWhile the ISKP claims that this war is declared because the Balochistan insurgents attacked its training camps killing 30 people in reality it is Pakistan which is pushing this terror groupIn the last couple of months Pakistan has signed mineral deals with the United States It has also inked an agreement with Afghanistan and China relating to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor Project 20 CPEC During the meeting in China Pakistan was told clearly that it would have to raise funds for the project It once again reminded Pakistan about the pathetic security situation in Balochistan and Islamabad must urgently fix itFurther the US is also pressuring Pakistan to restore order in Balochistan as it would be essential for the minerals deal to go through The US even did the Pakistanis a favour by declaring the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA a terror organisation While this would give the Pakistan Army more power and accountability to fight against the BLA in reality it is having a hard timeThe Pakistan Army is facing intense heat from both the TTP and BLA and hence needs the support of the ISKP to battle these groups While the ISKPISI partnership has been in the works for sometime now this renewed push to go all out in Balochistan is a worrying development for the regionThis renewed push gives the ISKP a free hand to go about its business While this would create chaos in Balochistan one must be mindful that the biggest target for the ISKP is IndiaWhen the ISKP was first formed it made Afghanistan its base Gradually it expanded deeper into Pakistan and over a period of time won over the establishment However one must bear in mind the primary target for the ISKP is IndiaThis was the same outfit which was recruiting Indians and training them in Pakistan The ISKPs plans was to train Indians and send them back to India It had managed to recruit 21 persons from Kerala and was planning on moreThis bonhomie is worrying from another stand point also Now the ISI would give the ISKP a free hand to undertake attacks anywhere in IndiaEarlier it had ensured that the ISKP would not meddle in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab since this is the turf of the JaisheMohammad LashkareTaiba and Khalistani terrorist groupsSecurity officials say that now that the ISI is seeking so many favours from the ISKP in return the terror outfit would seek more turf in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/pakistans-pact-with-iskp-will-come-at-a-cost-expansion-into-india-639505.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-new-jersey-agree-to-cooperate-in-life-sciences-urban-transit-639506.html Hyderabad Sep 19 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy have agreed to cooperate in areas like software technology life sciences urban transit and movies The Chief Minister had a detailed discussion with the New Jersey Governor on the sidelines of the 12th annual conference of the Public Affairs Forum of India in New Delhi on FridayAccording to the Chief Ministers Office here the two leaders agreed to create a systemic cooperation and bilateral exchange in the areas of software and technology life sciences Urban Transit and moviesAgreeing to totally support Telangana Rising vision of CM Revanth Reddy Governor Phil Murphy said There are lots of similarities between New Jersey and Telangana states Together we can make a huge difference for each others economiesThe two leaders agreed to proactively bring trade delegations to each others states and augment the investments in both states for maximising the potential for wealth and job creationGovernor Murphy also promised to give great support to Hyderabads urban and public transport sectors through the NJ Trains Authority From Metro to MMTS Hyderabad public transport has received a big support from the New Jersey government I thank Governor Murphy for this friendship said CM Revanth ReddyInviting the great educational institutions of New Jersey including NJIT Princeton Rutgers and others to Telangana Chief Minister Reddy promised them all support if they establish offshore campuses in HyderabadThe two leaders also agreed to facilitate and promote film industry tourismCM Revanth Reddy posted on X that they discussed matters related to education green energy Musi Riverfront Development Project and other subjectsShared Telangana Vision 2047 the governments plan and ideas with them Explained the achievements and priorities of Telangana state in the IT and pharma sectors he saidGovernor Murphys wife along with New Jersey representatives participated in this meeting IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/telangana-new-jersey-agree-to-cooperate-in-life-sciences-urban-transit-639506.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-launch-rs-34-200-crore-projects-in-gujarat-tomorrow-focus-on-maritime-led-growth-639510.html Ahmedabad Sep 19 IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Saturday to participate in the Samudra se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several development projects worth more than Rs 34200 crorenbspnbspThe projects span key sectors including maritime infrastructure renewable energy highways healthcare and urban transportnbspMeanwhile the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects related to the maritime sector worth more than Rs 7870 croreHe will inaugurate the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira DocknbspHe will lay the foundation stone of a new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata new container berth cargo handling facilities and associated developments at Paradip Port in Odisha the Tuna Tekra MultiCargo Terminal in Gujarat firefighting facilities and modern road connectivity at Kamarajar Port in Ennore Tamil Nadu coastal protection works including seawalls and revetments at Chennai Port seawall construction at Car Nicobar Island a multipurpose cargo berth and Green biomethanol plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla and ship repair facilities at Patna and VaranasiThe Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects of the Central and state government worth more than Rs 26354 crore catering to various sectors in GujaratnbspHe will inaugurate HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port Acrylics and Oxo Alcohol Project at Gujarat IOCL Refinery the 600 MW Green Shoe Initiative PMKUSUM 475 MW Component solar feeder for farmers the 45 MW Badeli Solar PV Project complete solarisation of Dhordo village among othersnbspHe will lay the foundation stone of LNG infrastructure additional renewable energy projects coastal protection works highways and healthcare and urban transport projects including expansions at Sir T General Hospital in Bhavnagar Guru Govind Sinh Government Hospital at Jamnagar and the fourlaning of 70 km of national highwaysThe Prime Minister will also undertake an aerial survey of the Dholera Special Investment Region envisioned as a greenfield industrial city built around sustainable industrialisation smart infrastructure and global investmentnbspHe will also visit and review the progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal being developed at a cost of around Rs 4500 crore to celebrate and preserve Indias ancient maritime traditions and serve as a centre for tourism research education and skill development https://dailyworld.in/politics/pm-modi-to-launch-rs-34-200-crore-projects-in-gujarat-tomorrow-focus-on-maritime-led-growth-639510.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/politics/nishikant-dubey-slams-rahul-gandhi-says-gen-z-rejects-dynasty-and-corruption-639326.html New Delhi Sep 18 Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey BJP ignited controversy on social media with a blistering response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhis recent praise of Gen Z In a sharply worded post Dubey accused Gandhi of misrepresenting the values of Indias youth claiming that Gen Z stands firmly against nepotism corruption and ideological ambiguity Gen Z is against nepotism and dynastic rule Why will Gen Z tolerate Rahul ji after Nehru ji Indira ji Rajiv ji Sonia ji It is against corruption why wont they drive you away Dubey wrote directly challenging the legacy of the GandhiNehru political dynasty Dubeys remarks come in response to Gandhis earlier post celebrating Gen Z as defenders of democracy and the constitution While Rahul Gandhi positioned himself as a supporter of youthled change Dubey countered with a narrative that casts Gen Z as disillusioned with dynastic politics and eager for ideological clarity In a twist Dubey added He wants to make Bangladesh an Islamic nation and Nepal a Hindu nation why wont he make India a Hindu nation You should prepare to leave the country he is coming The statement widely interpreted as inflammatory drew criticism for its communal undertones and aggressive tone Political observers note that Dubeys post reflects a broader BJP strategy to appeal to nationalist sentiments among young voters By framing Gen Z as ideologically assertive and intolerant of corruption Dubey seeks to align them with the BJPs vision of governance and cultural identity The post sparked intense debate online with supporters praising Dubeys candour and critics accusing him of fearmongering Hashtags like GenZAgainstDynasty and YouthForChange began trending indicating the emotional resonance of the exchange Dubeys comments also underscore the growing importance of Gen Z in Indias political landscape As digital natives they are not only consuming political content but actively shaping itthrough memes reels and viral commentary Whether Dubeys message galvanises support or alienates moderate youth remains uncertain But one thing is clear the battle for Gen Zs allegiance is heating up and both sides are pulling no punches IANS https://dailyworld.in/politics/nishikant-dubey-slams-rahul-gandhi-says-gen-z-rejects-dynasty-and-corruption-639326.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 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