Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised the cases of "young people dying due to stress", referring to the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee in Pune, allegedly because of extreme work pressure. Pawar, who is the guardian minister of Pune, said in a post on X on Thursday that he was saddened to learn about the Pune CA's death of the EY employee "due to stress". "The rising cases of young people dying due to stress need our attention. I hope Ernst & Young India will take corrective steps," he said. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who passed her CA exams in 2023, worked at the EY Pune office for four months before she succumbed. Her mother this month wrote to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani flagging the "glorification" of overwork at the multinational consulting firm, reported PTI. The Ministry of Labour & Employment on Thursday said it is investigating the alleged "unsafe and exploitative work environment", reported PTI. The woman's father, Siby Joseph, spoke to the media on Thursday and said his daughter had to work through the night, till 12.30 am. "We advised her to quit, but she insisted that this stint would provide valuable professional exposure," he said, reported PTI. He said the issue of extreme work pressure was mentioned before the senior officials of the company, but no action was taken in Pune CA's death. After the matter went viral on social media, EY on Wednesday issued a statement saying it was deeply saddened by Anna Sebastian's tragic and untimely passing in July 2024. EY said it would continue to improve and provide a healthy workplace in its offices throughout the country. Probe is underway: Labour minister Mandaviya The Pune CA's death was being investigated, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. "Whether it is a white-collar job or any other job, worker or employee at any level... if a country's citizen dies, then we obviously feel sad about it. An investigation is underway in the matter and steps will be taken on the basis of the investigation," said the Union minister, reported PTI. He was speaking on the sidelines of a program organized under the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador - Yuva Connect' initiative at SP College. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Anna Sebastian Perayil. A thorough investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment is underway. We are committed to ensuring justice & Labour Ministry has officially taken up the complaint," Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said on X earlier in the day. (With inputs from PTI)
20 September,2024 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentN Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has alleged that the previous Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) government had profaned Tirumala, the home to renowned Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple, he also mentioned that the sanitisation process has already began, PTI reported. Naidu further claimed that poor-quality food was served to the Tirumala devotees by the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy- led government in an attempt to both diminish the sacredness and offend its followers. "After finding the evidence that substandard ingredients were used to make prasadam (consecrated food), we will take stringent action against the people responsible for it," said Naidu in a press release, cited by PTI. According to PTI, His comments came on the sidelines of inaugurating the Anna Canteen at the secretariat, the canteen offers subsidised meals for low-income individuals. The Chief Minister claimed that the YSRCP government had completely desecrated the deity Sri Venkateswara Swamy, one of the most revered Gods among the Hindus. Meanwhile, IT Minister Nara Lokesh asserted that the YSRCP government was responsible for a decline in the quality of Tirupati laddu and "annadanam," which is freely provided to devotees of Tirumala. "Corruption was done unlike any other time before. As part of that, adulterated ghee was used. Immediately after the NDA government was formed, a new executive officer (EO) was appointed and all the powers were vested in the EO to sanitise the entire system to ensure that earlier irregularities do not recur," Lokesh told PTI reporters at Renigunta Airport. He stated that as part of that action, ghee, rice, and all vegetables were tested in accordance with Naidu's instructions to preserve quality, and that the EO particularly sent ghee samples to the NDDB lab, the findings of which were released today. "Very clearly it was established in the report that lard, beef fat and fish oil were there. If Chandrababu Naidu says something, he will back it up with evidence..." added Lokesh in his statement to PTI.
20 September,2024 12:31 PM IST | Amaravati | mid-day online correspondent
Women's safety in India has been a major concern for decades. Despite various initiatives, and promises the country continues to see worrisome levels of gender-based violence. From the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya case to more recent cases like the Abhaya rape-murder case RG Kar rape-murder case and Badlapur school sexual assault, the issue has persisted. With repeated incidents of gendered violence, especially sexual violence, coming to the fore, it--yet again--raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government's action plans to protect women. As a reaction to the outrage and demands for justice over the Kolkata medic's case, the West Bengal assembly had unanimously passed the Aparajita Bill which called for harsher punishments for those who have committed sexual offences against women and children. Earlier we explored how effective this bill would be and in this report, mid-day spoke to experts who stated that the nation's approach to women's safety still has significant inadequacies. They suggested that there is still a large gap between policies on paper and their real-world execution. The Current State of Women’s Safety in India Women’s safety initiatives have gained more attention in recent years, with governments introducing schemes like the Nirbhaya Fund, setting up fast-track courts for sexual violence cases, and launching emergency helplines. While the government, through the Indian Penal Code and several Acts like POCSO, Criminal Law (Amendment) of 2013 and other legislations with the most recent being Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, have introduced stringent laws against sexual violence. Speaking to mid-day.com, Mumbai-based activist Hasina Khan, said that while laws in India exist that deal with crimes against women, especially sexual violence, however, these bills have loopholes she said. "The laws were passed in a hurry with minimum interaction with the experts and thence they have loopholes. Particularly speaking about sexual violence, we should check the method of implementation of the bills," said the founder of the Bebaak Collective. Meanwhile, Akhil Neema, the co-founder of the Centre for Gender and Politics focusing on women's safety, said, "There are gaps in addressing safety in public spaces and for women in non-traditional work environments." He added, "While existing policies like the POSH Act have laid a foundation for addressing women's safety in workplaces, implementation remains a significant challenge. We've observed instances where companies seek POSH training certificates without conducting actual training, undermining the policy's effectiveness." What do records say? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data showed a steady rise in the total number of crimes against women in India over the last decade. In 2013, there were 2,23,652 cases reported, and by 2022, this figure had increased to 4,45,256. When focusing specifically on rape cases, the numbers have also seen a consistent increase. In 2013, 22,871 cases of rape were reported, and this number rose to 35,600 in 2022. The year 2021 saw the highest number of reported rapes, with 35,603 cases. Although there was a slight dip in 2020, the overall pattern remains one of concern. Speaking on Mumbai, the city saw 5,543 instances of rape get documented, with a steady increase reaching 7,456 by 2022. Although there was a modest decrease in 2020 to 7,023 cases, the overall trend has been one of constant growth. Similarly, in Maharashtra as a whole, the number of rape grew from 39,526 in 2013 to 58,796 by 2022. The numbers have risen considerably year after year, with 2020 indicating a slight decrease before continuing to rise in 2021 and 2022. Gaps in Government Policies Responding to a query on what her thoughts are on the implementation of laws concerning crimes against women, Hasina Khan said that the methodology of its implementation needs to be looked at. "For instance, the budget allocation and infrastructure recommended under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, has been in shambles for quite some now. Similarly, in regard to sexual harassment, a complaint can be filed within three months of the incident. Meanwhile, the implementation of the Internal Complaints Committee has not been uniform," she said. There's a need to examine how is the government utilising existing laws and infrastructure. "We lack budget, are inadequate to efficiently implement the existing laws. We don't need new bills that constantly talk about capital punishment for sexual assault," said Khan. It is crucial to examine how is the government dealing with gender-based violence and what is the state doing to deal with it, Khan added. Meanwhile, Adv Nausheen Yousuf, responding to the writer's queries said, "I believe a lot of times women need a support system at every stage, they need to know their case, interact with the prosecution so as to know the stage of it, psychological support etc. Though we have the law keeping up to it and even addresses victim compensation a lot more could be done here. The societal stigma is something at the ground level which we all are grappling with, the idea of "ideal victims" daunts every process." She further explained, "A lot needs to be done with sexual harassment at the workplace and domestic violence laws. Usually, people tend to undermine domestic violence, it's invisible, part of life, sadly "acceptable" and not taken as seriously as sexual violence. That's my major worry. Articles are written about sexual violence whereas domestic violence victims are forgotten. Though it's a more severe and intense and deep issue." When asked whether the laws--which deal with crimes against women--are inclusive or not, Khan said that she does not think present laws and policies are inclusive. "Politicians use women's issues as political tools for their advancement," said Khan and added that the women want quick redressal of their complaints, adequate infrastructure and others. "When the government provides us with all, that's when we'll be their ladki bahins," she quipped. Suggestions for Improvement To fill the gaps in women’s safety plans, activists and experts have proposed several actionable steps that the government can consider. These suggestions focus on enhancing existing policies, improving enforcement, and fostering a cultural shift. "We believe our legislators can set an example by establishing clear legal protections for women in political spaces. This can be achieved by strengthening existing laws, such as explicitly including political parties under the POSH Act or creating specific legislation for this sector," Akhil Neema told mid-day. He further stated, "Additionally, it should be mandatory for all political parties to establish Internal Complaints Committees to address issues of harassment and discrimination. Improving data collection on gender-based violence and discrimination in political spaces is also essential to better understand the problem and implement effective solutions." Meanwhile, Naushen Yousuf stated that firstly it is crucial to provide awareness and "train officers to ensure they treat marginalised communities with fairness, rather than neglect". She further stated that building confidence within these communities to approach legal forums is essential. Speaking about the reforms the government can implement, she said and added, "Starting with our legislators, we must deny election seats to those facing accusations with pending cases. There should also be a support system at every level of the legal process." "Unfortunately, marginalised men often receive harsher punishments, such as the death penalty, while those from affluent backgrounds escape justice due to faulty investigations or misuse of evidence. Even when marginalised individuals are accused, the wealthy often have access to a fleet of lawyers, highlighting the disparity in legal support. The Nithari case is a clear example of this injustice, while cases like Asaram's reflect the slow legal processes. We need to critically examine and address these issues to ensure true justice for all," said Nausheen.
20 September,2024 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana DeshpandePrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Friday to attend an event in Wardha marking the first anniversary of the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme and lay the foundation stone of a textile park that will come up in Amravati, reported news agency PTI. During the 'Vishwakarma' event to be held in Wardha around 11.30 am, PM Modi will release certificates and loans to the beneficiaries of this scheme, an official release said. The central scheme was launched on September 17 last year to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The PM will distribute credit under the scheme to 18 beneficiaries under 18 trades. As a tribute to their legacy and enduring contribution to society, he will release a commemorative stamp to mark one year of progress under the 'Vishwakarma' event, it said, reported PTI. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of a 'PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park' that will come up in Amravati. The 1,000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the state implementation agency. The central government has approved seven PM MITRA Parks for the textile industry. PM MITRA Parks are a major step forward in realising the vision of making India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports. It will help in creating world-class industrial infrastructure that would attract large-scale investment including foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage innovation and job creation within the sector, the release said, reported PTI. PM Modi will also launch the 'Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centre' scheme of the Maharashtra government, it said, reported PTI. Skill development training centres will be established in renowned colleges across the state to provide training to persons between the age group of 15 to 45, enabling them to become self-reliant and access various employment opportunities. Around 1,50,000 youths across the state will receive free skill development training each year, it added, reported PTI. The PM will also launch 'Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme', under which early-stage support will be given to women-led startups in Maharashtra, reported PTI. Financial assistance of up to Rs 25 lakh will be provided under the scheme and 25 per cent of the total provisions under this scheme will be reserved for women from backward classes and economically weaker sections as specified by the government. It will help women-led startups become self-reliant and independent. (With inputs from PTI)
20 September,2024 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNC chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the release of terrorists in exchange for Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 and Indian Airlines plane in Afghanistan in 1999 are responsible for the growth of terrorism in the region. Abdullah was replying to PM Modi’s speech in an election rally at Srinagar earlier in the day accusing the National Conference (NC), Congress and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for “destruction” of Jammu and Kashmir. Shah slams Cong over Pakistan support Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday latched on to Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on the restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir to hit out at the Congress, accusing it of speaking the neighbouring country’s language. Shah said on X that Asif’s statement in support of Article 370, which gave the erstwhile state special rights, and Article 35A, has proved that the neighbouring country and the Congress have the “same intentions and agenda”. Article 35A gave special rights and privileges to its “permanent residents”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 September,2024 07:23 AM IST | Jammu | AgenciesA day after 21 houses were set on fire in Bihar’s Nawada district, a top state government official on Thursday said 15 people have been arrested in this connection. Preliminary investigations indicate that a land dispute may have triggered the incident, which took place in Manjhi Tola within Mufassil police station area on Wednesday evening, police said. Nawada District Magistrate Ashutosh Kumar Verma told PTI, “The district police has arrested 15 people for allegedly torching the houses. An SIT has been formed to investigate further, and searches are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.” Verma said approximately 21 houses, some of which were semi-pucca, were burned by a group in Manjhi Tola. He added that senior administrative and police officers onsite will provide a report detailing the exact number of damaged houses. “We are providing relief material, including food packets and drinking water, to those displaced. Temporary tents have been set up for the victims,” he noted. The DM refuted claims that cattle were charred, saying, “No evidence has been found to support that.” Injustice against Bahujans: Rahul Congress slammed the NDA in Bihar over the incident of setting ablaze of houses in Nawada, saying it is another proof of the jungle raj and exposes the injustice against Bahujans. While Congress leaders pegged the number of houses set ablaze at over 80, police said about 21 houses were set on fire. Rahul Gandhi said, “Burning down the entire Mahadalit colony in Nawada and destroying the houses of more than 80 families is exposing the horrifying picture of injustice against the Bahujans in Bihar.” Nitish condemns arson, orders probe Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) to visit the site and oversee the probe. Mayawati demands justice for victims BSP chief Mayawati demanded strict action by the Bihar government over burning down of several houses of Dalits. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also called for full financial support by the government for rehabilitation of the poor victims. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Nawada | AgenciesThe Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday dismissed the lawsuit filed by pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as an “unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations” over the ‘assassination’ attempt against the Indian government in the US. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that it doesn’t change India’s views about the underlying situation, now that the case has been lodged. “As we’ve said earlier, these are completely unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations. Now that this particular case has been lodged. It doesn’t change our views about the underlying situation. I would only invite your attention to the person behind this particular case whose antecedents are well known,” the Foreign Secretary said in a press briefing on Thursday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US. Pannun is an India-designated terrorist who holds American and Canadian citizenship. “I would also underline the fact that the organization so-called that this person represents is an unlawful organization, has been declared as such under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act of 1967 and it has been done so on account of its involvement in anti-national and subversive activities aimed at disrupting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India...” Misri said, on Pannun filing a lawsuit against the Indian govt in the US over ‘assassination’ attempt. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 September,2024 07:18 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Panskura, Mediniput, districts affected by flood on thursday and voiced concerns over the situation. During her visit, she criticised the release of water by Jharkhand and the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a central government organisation over the severe water flooding in the area, ANI reported. Banerjee said, "This is Jharkhand that released the water, and this is DVC, a central government agency. The amount of water released has gone beyond 4 lakh cusecs. It hasn't ever happened in the past. We have done a lot to mitigate floods--5 lakh ponds, check dams worth Rs5 lakh crore. The Ghatal Master Plan, which was left to gather dust, we took it forward. DVC's total capacity is only 36 percent. Why don't they want to conduct dredging and desilting? Why should Bengal sink? No dredging in Farakka--Bengal and Bihar sink. DVC doesn't dredge, and Bengal sinks. They release water towards Bengal to keep Jharkhand safe." She further added, "This isn't right. Bengal is like a boat." as cited by ANI. As per ANI, Banerjee clarified that North Bengal floods are caused by surplus water entering Bengal from neighboring regions, such as rainwater from Nepal and Bhutan. Severe flooding has resulted from DVC's water releases in South Bengal. She further said that the current state of affairs has exacerbated Ganga erosion in Malda and other areas. The Chief Minister alleged that DVC is making the current situation worse by releasing even more water. They release more water overnight. These places were not wet before. I was informed by the Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate that this has happened now. Don't mess with water and fire. Stay in safe places, let the water recede, and don't return until it's safe. I've told the administration to provide as much relief as needed. No one should be left out." she said, ANI reported. After inspecting areas in flood-hit areas in Paschim Medinipur and Hooghly, she expressed more concern stating "I'll be visiting Howrah next. I am in fear of what I've seen. I don't know if we will maintain any relationship with DVC. We will abolish our relationship with them if they keep sinking the people of Bengal," Calling the floods a "man-made disaster," she held the Union Government accountable for its "irresponsible" actions. Banerjee emphasized the need for further safety precautions and called for the quick evacuation of flooded regions in West Bengal.
19 September,2024 10:48 PM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondentThe Ministry of Labour & Employment is investigating alleged "unsafe and exploitative work environment" days after the tragic demise of Anna Sebastian Perayil who worked with S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global. Perayil was a 26-year-old chartered accountant (CA) who died allegedly due to extreme work pressure at the firm. "Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Anna Sebastian Perayil. A thorough investigation into the allegations of an unsafe and exploitative work environment is underway. We are committed to ensuring justice & LabourMinistry has officially taken up the complaint," Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje Thursday said on X. EY on Wednesday issued a statement stating, "We are deeply saddened by Anna Sebastian's tragic and untimely passing in July 2024." Since the death, EY has been in touch with the family, helping them but it is only now that her family has chosen to write to the company, complaining about the "excessive workload", it had said. EY has said it will continue to improve and provide a healthy workplace in its offices throughout the country. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who passed her CA exams in 2023, worked at EY Pune office for four months before she succumbed. Her mother this month wrote to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani flagging the "glorification" of overwork at the multinational consulting firm. "Anna was a part of the Audit team at S R Batliboi, a member firm of EY Global, in Pune for a brief period of four months, joining the firm on 18 March 2024. That her promising career was cut short in this tragic manner is an irreparable loss for all of us," the EY has said in the statement. It has also stated that while no measure can compensate for the loss experienced by the family, the firm has provided all the assistance and will continue to do so. "We are taking the family's correspondence with the utmost seriousness and humility. We place the highest importance on the well-being of all employees and will continue to find ways to improve and provide a healthy workplace for our 100,000 people across EY member firms in India," it has stated. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
19 September,2024 09:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) cancelled the registration of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar hospital on Thursday, an official told PTI. As per PTI, Ghosh, who is currently in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Kolkata rape-murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor, has been removed from WBMC's list of Registered Medical Practitioners on Thursday, September 19. His licence was cancelled under various provisions of the 1914 Bengal Medical Act, the official told PTI. Ghosh served as the principal of RG Kar Medical College from February 2021 to September 2023. He was transferred from RG Kar last year in October but inexplicably returned to that position within a month. He continued to remain as the principal at the hospital till the Kolkata rape-murder case came to light. CBI arrested Ghosh on September 2 , following an investigation into the alleged corruption at the college and hospital during the Kolkata rape-murder probe. The investigation was ordered by a single bench of the Calcutta High Court (HC), which directed the central agency to probe the matter. Later, according to a report from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), during the probe into the Kolkata rape-murder case, he was found to be "deceptive" while answering important questions in the polygraph test and layered voice analysis. The central probe agency added charges of evidence tampering against him on September 15. CBI also alleged that Ghosh got information about the Kolkata rape-murder incident at 9.58 am on August 9 but he did not make the police complaint immediately, and later made a "vague complaint" through the medical superintendent-vice principal, even though the victim was declared dead at 12.44 pm. "He did not try to get an FIR (first information report) lodged immediately. Rather, a new theory of suicide was introduced, which is not possible as per the external injury visible on the body of the victim that was undressed at the lower part," CBI alleged.
19 September,2024 06:02 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Friday, where he will attend the first anniversary programme of 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme in Wardha and also lay the foundation stone of a textile park in Amravati. During the 'PM Vishwakarma' programme to be held in Wardha around 11.30 am, PM Modi will release certificates and loans to the beneficiaries of this scheme, an official release said. Symbolising the tangible support extended to artisans under this scheme, he will distribute credit under the PM Vishwakarma scheme to 18 beneficiaries under 18 trades. As a tribute to their legacy and enduring contribution to society, the prime minister will release a commemorative stamp to mark one year of progress under the scheme, it said. In Amravati, the PM will lay the foundation stone of 'PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park'. The 1,000-acre park is being developed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the state implementation agency. The central government had approved setting up of seven PM MITRA Parks for the textile industry. PM MITRA Parks are a major step forward in realising the vision of making India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports. It will help in creating world-class industrial infrastructure that would attract large scale investment including foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage innovation and job creation within the sector, the release said. PM Modi will also launch the 'Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Centre' scheme of the Maharashtra government, it said. Skill development training centres will be established in renowned colleges across the state to provide training to persons between the age group of 15 to 45, enabling them to become self-reliant and access various employment opportunities. Around 1,50,000 youths across the state will receive free skill development training each year, it added. The PM will also launch 'Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme', under which early-stage support will be given to women-led startups in Maharashtra. Financial assistance of up to Rs 25 lakh will be provided under the scheme and 25 per cent of the total provisions under this scheme will be reserved for women from backward classes and economically weaker sections as specified by the government. It will help women-led startups become self-reliant and independent. (With PTI inputs)
19 September,2024 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
