Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday warned his detractors to "mess with anyone but him" and urged voters not only to defeat those who rebelled under Ajit Pawar, but to "defeat them big." According to news agency PTI, while addressing a rally in Solapur district of Madha, Sharad Pawar reminisced about an episode of defection that cost him the position of Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly nearly four decades ago. He also spoke about his determination that led to the defeat of all those who had "backstabbed" him. "In the 1980 elections, 58 candidates won from our party, and I became Leader of Opposition. I had gone abroad, and when I returned, I realised that Chief Minister AR Antulay had worked some kind of miracle, and 52 of the 58 Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) had switched sides. I lost the post of LoP," he said. "I did nothing (at the time). I simply started reaching out to people across the state and worked hard for three years. In the next elections, I fielded young candidates against all 52 MLAs who had left me. I am proud of the people of Maharashtra that all 52 who betrayed me were defeated," PTI quoted him telling the gathering. The 83-year-old political stalwart, emphasising his undefeated record since becoming an MLA in 1967 at the age of 27, stated, "I have my own experiences. The people who betrayed should be shown their place. Don’t just defeat them, defeat them big," he said. According to PTI, as Sharad Pawar made this statement, the crowd responded enthusiastically, chanting his name when he paused and remarked that a message should be sent: "You can mess with anyone but me." The NCP split in July last year after Ajit Pawar and eight MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde government. Following the Election Commission's decision, Ajit Pawar's faction retained the name and the 'clock' symbol, while Sharad Pawar's faction was recognised as NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and received the 'man blowing tutari' symbol. The NCP (SP) has fielded Yugendra Pawar, Sharad Pawar’s grandnephew, to challenge Ajit Pawar in Baramati, a seat the Deputy CM has held as an MLA since 1991. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Ajit Pawar also fielded his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, who was the sitting MP from Baramati. Sule won the seat comfortably, and since then, Ajit Pawar has admitted that fielding his wife was a mistake. (With PTI inputs)
17 November,2024 10:14 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentIndia accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said on Sunday, during his talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral ties in key sectors such as defence, trade, energy, and agriculture, news agency PTI reported. During their meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to jointly combat terrorism, piracy, and radicalisation, and vowed to work together to address the aspirations of the Global South. PM Modi arrived in Abuja early on Sunday, marking the first visit to Nigeria by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years, PTI reported. The PM offered India’s expertise in areas such as agriculture, transportation, affordable medicine, renewable energy, and digital transformation to Nigeria, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. In return, President Tinubu appreciated India’s development cooperation efforts, highlighting their positive impact in building local capacities, skills, and professional expertise, PTI reported. Terrorism, separatism, piracy, and drug trafficking major challenges: PM Modi In the morning, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the presidential villa, complete with a 21-gun salute, after which he held a one-on-one meeting with President Tinubu. Later, the two leaders engaged in delegation-level talks. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi described the discussions with President Tinubu as "very productive," noting that both leaders were focused on adding momentum to the strategic partnership. "There is immense scope for ties to flourish even further in sectors like defence, energy, technology, trade, health, education, and more," he added. Following the talks, three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed covering cultural exchange, customs cooperation, and survey cooperation. During his opening remarks at the delegation-level talks, PM Modi identified terrorism, separatism, piracy, and drug trafficking as major challenges, underscoring that both countries would continue to work together to tackle them. “We give high priority to our strategic partnership with Nigeria... I am confident that a new chapter in our ties will begin following our talks,” he said. Modi also praised the approximately 60,000-strong Indian expatriate community in Nigeria, calling them a key pillar of India-Nigeria relations, and thanked President Tinubu for ensuring their welfare. The MEA said that the two leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Nigeria strategic partnership. "Expressing satisfaction at the progress of ties, they agreed that there was immense potential for collaboration in trade, investment, education, energy, health, culture, and people-to-people relations," the statement added. The leaders also discussed enhancing defence and security cooperation, and reiterated their commitment to jointly fighting terrorism, piracy, and radicalisation. In a media briefing, Secretary (Economic Relations) at the MEA, Dammu Ravi, said Modi and Tinubu had agreed to expand bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The two leaders also shared the view that India and Nigeria were well-positioned to advance the aspirations of the Global South. The discussions also covered global and regional issues. The MEA said that President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through the Voice of the Global South summits. “The two leaders agreed to work together to meet the development aspirations of the Global South,” the MEA added in its statement. Prime Minister Modi also recalled his warm meeting with President Tinubu at the G20 Summit in New Delhi last year and highlighted the shared democratic values and strong people-to-people ties that define India-Nigeria relations. Modi expressed his sympathies to Tinubu for the destruction caused by recent floods in Nigeria. The Nigerian president thanked India for its timely assistance with relief materials and medicines. In their meeting, Modi also commended Nigeria’s role as the chair of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) and its contributions to multilateral and plurilateral bodies. He invited President Tinubu to join other pro-planet green initiatives launched by India, referring to Nigeria’s membership in the International Solar Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance. Modi to travel to Brazil for G20 Summit next Modi also highlighted the African Union's elevation to permanent membership in the G20 during last year’s India-hosted summit, calling it a significant outcome. Following the talks, President Tinubu hosted a state banquet in honour of Prime Minister Modi. Modi is in Nigeria as part of a three-nation tour. After Abuja, he will travel to Brazil for the G20 summit, followed by Guyana. India-Nigeria relations were upgraded to a "strategic partnership" during then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Nigeria in October 2007. Nigeria has been a close partner of India for over six decades. India established its diplomatic mission in Lagos in 1958, two years before Nigeria gained independence in 1960. The presence of about 60,000 Indian expatriates in Nigeria—the largest such community in West Africa—further strengthens the importance of this long-standing relationship. Over 200 Indian companies have invested about USD 27 billion across key manufacturing sectors, making them the second-largest employers in Nigeria after the federal government, according to Indian officials. India has also emerged as a key development partner for Nigeria, offering concessional loans (USD 100 million) and capacity-building training programmes. (With PTI inputs)
17 November,2024 09:19 PM IST | Abuja | mid-day online correspondentIn a joint operation, the Southern Command Military Intelligence unit from Pune and the Maharashtra Police have dismantled a racket involving nine men from Jammu and Kashmir. These individuals allegedly used forged firearm licences and carried illegal firearms to secure jobs as armed security guards at various banks and security agencies in Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Pune, and the surrounding areas, news agency ANI reported. According to a press statement issued by the Ahilyanagar Police, a search and combing operation was carried out across the city as well as Shrigonda, Sonai, and Pune, resulting in the arrest of the nine accused from the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. During the operation, the police seized nine 12-bore rifles, fake arms licences, and 58 live cartridges from the accused, who had been working as security guards since 2015, the police said. Following the seizure of the illegal firearms and live cartridges, a first information report (FIR) was filed at the Tofkhana Police Station in Ahilyanagar on Friday under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for cheating), 471 (using forged documents), 474 (possession of forged documents), and 34 (common intention), as well as various provisions of the Arms Act. An investigation into the case is underway, ANI reported. The police also confirmed that, at this stage, the case does not appear to have any terror-related links. They believe the accused may have committed the forgery to obtain high-paying jobs as armed security guards at banks and cash transport vehicles. However, authorities are continuing to investigate the sources of the firearms and the full extent of the racket. The arrested individuals have been identified as Shabbir Mohammad Gujjar (38), Mohammad Salim alias Saleem Gul (32), Mohammad Safraz (24) from Kotiyan, Jahangir Zakir (28), Shahbaz Ahmed (33), Surjeet Singh, Abdul Rashid Chidiya (38), Tuefel Gazia, and Sher Ahmed Ghulam Hassan. Military Intelligence officers also confirmed that verification from district officials in Rajouri had been conducted, and it was confirmed that the seized arms licences had not been officially issued by them and were forged. According to ANI, the police further confirmed that their investigation revealed Sher Ahmed Ghulam Hassan, a resident of Kalakot in Rajouri, was the primary facilitator behind the acquisition of the fake licences and 12-bore rifles, which he provided for Rs 50,000 each. Further investigations are ongoing. (With ANI inputs)
17 November,2024 08:22 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentKailash Gahlot, a veteran Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and minister in the Delhi Government has resigned, expressing deep concerns over the party's direction and internal issues, saying that the political goals within the party have overshadowed its core commitment to serving the people, ANI reported. Gahot accused the party's shift in focus from advocating for the rights of people to promoting its own political agenda, he claimed that the shift has hindered AAP's ability to provide basic services to the people of Delhi. He pointed out the unfulfilled vow of cleaning the Yamuna River, which currently remains more polluted than ever and showed concern over controversies like the 'Sheeshmahal' issue, which according to him has led the people to question whether AAP still upholds its commitment to being a party of the "Aam Aadmi", ANI cited. Kailash Gahlot resigned from the AAP, citing internal issues and unfulfilled promises, particularly the failure to clean the Yamuna River. He questioned the party's shift away from serving the people and toward political goals, which he claimed has hampered basic service delivery in Delhi. As per ANI, in a letter to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, Gahlot said, "Let me start with sincerely thanking you for having given me the honour of serving and representing the people of Delhi as an MLA and a Minister. However, at the same time, I also want to share with you that today the Aam Aadmi Party faces grave challenges. Challenges from within, to the very values that brought us together to AAP." "Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people, leaving many promises unfulfilled. Take for example the YAMUNA, which we had promised to transform into a clean river, but never got around to doing it. Now the Yamuna River is perhaps even more polluted than ever before. Apart from this, now there are many embarrassing and awkward controversies like the 'SHEESHMAHAL', which are now making everyone doubt whether we still believe in being the AAM AADMI." "Another painful point has been the fact that instead of fighting for people's rights we have increasingly only been fighting for our own political agenda. This has severely crippled our ability to even deliver basic services to the people of Delhi. It is now obvious that real progress for Delhi cannot happen if the Delhi Government spends the majority of its time fighting with the Centre," read the letter. Kailash Gahlot also announced his departure from the AAP, noting that his political career began with a dedication to serving the people of Delhi, and he intends to continue that mission, ANI cited. Gahlot also sent his best wishes to the AAP leadership for their health and future, while thanking his party colleagues and supporters for their support during his service. "I had started my political journey with the commitment to serve the people of Delhi and I want to continue doing that. This is why, I find myself left with no option but to step away from AAP and hence I resign from primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party. I wish you the best for your health and future. I also thank all my party colleagues and well-wishers for their wishes and kindness throughout this journey," said Gahlot, ANI cited. (With inputs ANI)
17 November,2024 03:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentDelhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, with air quality levels plunging to severe levels, leaving residents grappling with poor visibility and health risks, reported ANI. The dense haze, caused by a mix of local pollution and the seasonal crop burning in neighbouring states, choked the city's skies, triggering widespread concerns over Delhi's ongoing battle with air pollution. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) at 428 as of 8 am, placing it in the 'severe' category, reported ANI. Visuals from around the New Delhi Railway Station show a thick layer of smog blanketing the entire area. Likewise, drone visuals from the AIIMS area at 7.10 am show high-rise buildings in the area covered with smog, reducing visibility to the bare eyes, reported ANI. Drone shots from Mayur Vihar at 7.30 am show a smog-filled atmosphere engulfing the area as pollution levels continue to remain high. In Patparganj, the AQI was recorded at 439, categorized as 'severe' by the CPCB. Meanwhile, the Delhi airport took to its official handle to inform the flyers that low-visibility procedures are currently underway, reported ANI. "Low-visibility procedures are in progress at the Delhi airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are to contact the airline concerned for updated information," posted the handle on X. As the pollution level continues to remain high, a thick froth of toxic foam primarily caused by untreated industrial effluents, sewage discharge, and high phosphate levels from detergents, was observed in sections of the river near Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Barrage. The residents of Delhi continue to raise alarms as air quality levels in many areas remain in the "severe" category in multiple areas. The AQI for Anand Vihar was recorded at 457, Bawana at 471, CRRI Mathura Road at 471, DTU at 386, Dwarka Sector-8 at 445, ITO at 411, Jahangirpuri at 466, Lodhi Road at 374, Mundka at 463, Narela 444, North Campus at 427, Punjabi bagh at 447, RK Puram at 434, Shadipur at 457 and Wazipur at 463, according to SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), reported ANI. The Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in the national capital from Friday to combat deteriorating air quality, reported ANI. As per the government order, violators will face prosecution under Section 194(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, and a Rs 20,000 fine. This comes after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ordered the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) in Delhi-NCR from Friday at 8 am to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the national capital region after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi worsened and reached the severe category, reported ANI. GRAP III (Graded Response Action Plan) measures to mitigate the effects of air pollution in Delhi NCR include intensifying the frequency of mechanised sweeping of roads, daily water sprinkling along with dust suppressants, before peak traffic hours, on roads and right of ways including hotspots, heavy traffic corridors and proper disposal of the collected dust in designated sites, landfills. Additionally, all demolition works, earthwork for excavation and filling including boring & drilling works, and any transportation of demolition waste are banned with the implementation of GRAP III measures to fight air pollution. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the National Capital Region (NCR) is classified into four different stages of adverse air quality in Delhi: Stage I -- 'poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II -- 'very poor' (AQI 301-400); Stage III -- 'severe' (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV -- 'severe plus' (AQI >450). This year, Stage III has been invoked much later than in 2023, when it was activated on November 2nd. The action plan, effective across the entire NCR, will supplement ongoing Stage-I and Stage-II measures already in place, reported ANI. The 11-point action plan under Stage III includes increased road sweeping, intensified water sprinkling with dust suppressants in high-traffic areas, and enhanced public transport services with differential pricing to encourage off-peak travel. (With inputs from ANI)
17 November,2024 03:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentNCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's bags were checked by the poll personnel at Baramati helipad in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday morning, according to his associate, reported PTI. Pawar was on way to attend a poll rally in Solapur, he said. The model of code of conduct is enforced in the state for the Maharashtra elections 2024 scheduled on November 20, reported PTI. "While Pawar saheb was on his way to Karmala poll rally in Solapur, his bags were checked at the Baramati helipad. After the due checking, he boarded the chopper and proceeded for the rally," the associate said, reported PTI. On Saturday, poll authorities checked the bag of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Maharashtra's Amravati district where he arrived for a poll rally. Later, former state minister and Congress' Teosa MLA Yashomati Thakur questioned the action of the poll authorities and asked why they were not checking bags of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah or Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, reported PTI. The issue of poll officials checking politicians' luggage entered electoral discourse after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray recently filmed his bags being inspected and shared the video of it, reported PTI. He also sought to know if the election officials had checked the bags of the chief minister, the state's two deputy CMs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Over the past few days, videos surfaced showing bags of Shah, CM Shinde, his deputies Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar being checked by poll authorities. Shah had in a post on X said the BJP believes in free and fair elections and follows all laid-down rules and protocols. After Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar posts video of checking of his bags Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's bags were checked by poll personnel on Wednesday while he was onboard a helicopter to travel for poll campaign, and the NCP leader said such measures are needed to ensure free and fair elections. Everyone should respect the law and support efforts to uphold the integrity of the country's democracy, Pawar said in a post on his X account and posted a video showing his bags being checked in his Baramati assembly constituency here. Earlier in the day, the Maharashtra BJP also posted a video on X showing checking of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' bags, and said merely holding the Constitution for "show" is not enough and one must also follow the constitutional system. The videos of the two leaders were posted to apparently blunt Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray's claims of being selectively targeted by poll authorities who checked his bags in the last two days. Thackeray had claimed his bags were inspected by the election authorities after he arrived in Latur and Yavatmal districts in the last two days to campaign for the November 20 state assembly elections. The Sena (UBT) leader had also asked if the same law would be applied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders of the ruling alliance during their campaign. (With inputs from PTI)
17 November,2024 03:22 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentIn a major boost to its military prowess, India has successfully flight-tested a long-range hypersonic missile off the coast of Odisha, an achievement that has put the country in a select group of nations having the weapon that can strike with extreme speed and evade most air defence systems, reported news agency PTI. The @DRDO_India has successfully conducted a flight trial of its long range hypersonic missile on 16th Nov 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha.Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has congratulated DRDO, Armed Forces and the Industry for successful flight… pic.twitter.com/wq7yM2YS9f — रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 17, 2024 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the missile test on Saturday under the country's first long-range hypersonic mission as a "stupendous" achievement and a "historic moment". The hypersonic missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1,500 km, an official readout said. "India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha," Singh said on 'X'. "This is a historic moment and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies," he said. Generally, the hypersonic missiles, capable of carrying conventional explosives or nuclear warheads, can fly in the range of five times the speed of sound (Mach 5 which is roughly 1,220 km) per hour at sea level. However, some advanced versions of hypersonic missiles can even fly at the speed of over 15 mach. At present, Russia and China are way ahead in developing hypersonic missiles while the US is in the process of developing a range of such weapons under an ambitious programme. Several other countries, including France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Iran, and Israel, are also pursuing projects to develop hypersonic missile systems. Defence Minister Singh also congratulated the DRDO, the armed forces and the industry for the "stupendous" achievement. The defence ministry said the missile was tracked by various range systems, deployed in multiple domains, reported PTI. "The flight data obtained from down range ship stations confirmed the successful terminal maneuvers and impact with high degree of accuracy," it said in the readout, reported PTI. This missile has been indigenously developed by the laboratories of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile complex, Hyderabad along with various other DRDO laboratories and industry partners, reported PTI. The flight-trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and officers of the armed forces, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
17 November,2024 12:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile on November 16, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the missile test on Saturday under the country's first long-range hypersonic mission as a "stupendous" achievement and a "historic moment". "India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha," Singh said on 'X'. "This is a historic moment and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies," he said. Here's all you need to know about the long-range hypersonic missile: This hypersonic missile is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1500km for all the Services of the Indian Armed Forces. The missile was tracked by various range systems, deployed in multiple domains. The flight data obtained from down-range ship stations confirmed the successful terminal manoeuvres and impact with a high degree of accuracy. Generally, the hypersonic missiles, capable of carrying conventional explosives or nuclear warheads, can fly in the range of five times the speed of sound (Mach 5 which is roughly 1,220 km) per hour at sea level. However, some advanced versions of hypersonic missiles can even fly at the speed of over 15 mach. This missile has been indigenously developed by the laboratories of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad along with various other DRDO laboratories and Industry Partners. The flight trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and the Armed Forces. At present, Russia and China are way ahead in developing hypersonic missiles while the US is in the process of developing a range of such weapons under an ambitious programme. Several other countries, including France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Iran, and Israel, are also pursuing projects to develop hypersonic missile systems. (With inputs from Agencies)
17 November,2024 12:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWelcome to Mid-Day's Top News at this hour! We bring you a curated selection of the most significant and compelling news from around the globe. Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today. Maharashtra elections 2024: Liquor, cash worth Rs 546.84 cr seized In the past month, the highest seizure of cash, liquor, and drugs in connection with the upcoming elections came from Mumbai’s suburbs—Rs 146.61 crore. Mumbai suburbs comprise 26 Assembly constituencies. Read more. Mumbai: Fiancée, family booked for man’s suicide on Facebook Live Two months after chartered accountant Sandeep Paswan died by suicide in Deonar after taking to Facebook Live to blame his fiancée and her family, the police registered an FIR against them. Paswan, 33, had accused them of mentally torturing him and making false accusations of molestation against him. The victim was a resident of Govandi. Read more. Mumbai: ‘Mom’ robs actor’s wife out of nearly Rs 1 lakh via texts A celebrity’s wife was cheated out of Rs 65,000 by unknown fraudsters who hacked her mother’s mobile phone and impersonated her to request money. The woman who works at a film production house, received a WhatsApp message from her mother’s number on November 15, requesting Rs 65,000. Read more. It’s a wrap for Rajkummar Rao’s first full-fledged actioner 'Maalik' with Manushi Chhillar Four releases in 2024 have kept Rajkummar Rao busy, but he is in no mood to slow down. Last week, the actor wrapped up the shoot of Maalik in Kanpur. What makes the Pulkit-directed film special for the leading man is that it marks his first out-and-out action entertainer. Read more. Mohinder Amarnath hits out in new book 'Fearless', next one set to be more explosive For years, this writer kept hearing about Mohinder Amarnath’s yet-to-be-released-autobiography. So, when news filtered through last week of his memoirs being finally published, it was unsurprising yet surprising. Mohinder, Jimmy or Jumbo to friends, is all set to release Fearless - A Memoir, written in collaboration with his brother Rajender. Sunday mid-day got elder Mohinder and youngest Rajender (nicknamed Johnny) to talk about their new book, published by Harper Collins. Read more.
17 November,2024 10:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStudents at Jawaharlal Nehru University, including engineering and management, will study traditional Indian knowledge as part of a newly-introduced elective course, according to varsity sources. The course will be offered across all schools and centres, with each department customising the content to suit its specific field. “Indian Knowledge Traditions” (IKT) refer to indigenous systems of knowledge developed in India over centuries, covering areas like Vedic sciences, ancient engineering, traditional medicine and philosophical texts. The University Grants Commission has been advocating for the inclusion of IKT in academic curricula as part of its efforts to acquaint students with India’s intellectual heritage and values. At JNU, engineering students will study traditional practices of engineering, while management students may delve into ancient economic and administrative systems under the new course, the source said. Schools and centres will design syllabi tailored to their disciplines, ensuring relevance for students. 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
17 November,2024 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a four-member committee to investigate the fire that broke out in the children’s ward of Jhansi’s Maharani Laxmibai Medical College. The committee has been tasked with identifying the cause of the fire and determining whether any negligence was involved. The government has also requested a report within seven days. The committee will be chaired by the director general of medical education and training, with the other members being the director (health) of medical health services, the additional director of electricity of medical health services, and an officer nominated by the director general of fire services. An order issued by Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Principal Secretary of Medical Health, has asked the committee to investigate the primary cause of the fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. The committee will also provide recommendations to prevent such incidents in the future. “The committee will submit its investigation report to the government within seven days,” the order stated. The fire, which broke out around 10.45 pm on Friday, claimed the lives of at least 10 children and left 16 others critically injured. 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
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