Mushtaq Chaya-backed consortium wins Sangarmal land auction for Rs 421.75 crore
Srinagar, Sep 5:When the Srinagar Development Authority decided to put around 45 kanal of prime land at Sangarmal up for online auction, prominent hotelier Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya had already made up his mind to bid for it.His decision had been taken before the auction was put up, and he was prepared to pursue the property regardless of how high the bidding went.Come what may, I had made up my mind that I would bid for it. I was ready to go for the bid at any cost, Chaya told Greater Kashmir in an exclusive conversation. That determination culminated in a winning bid of Rs 421.75 crore by a consortium backed by Chaya, following a marathon online auction that began on August 25 and continued until 1:48 am on August 26.The property had a reserve price of Rs 125 crore. The winning offer was therefore more than 3.3 times the reserve price and Rs 296.75 crore above the minimum amount fixed for the auction.At around 2 am on August 26, we finally closed the bid and we won it, Chaya said. The 45-kanal property, offered on a full-lease basis, comprises land in front of and behind the existing Sangarmal City Centre. It is located a few hundred metres behind the Kashmir Golf Course, opposite Polo View and around a kilometre from LalChowk. Dal Lake is also roughly a kilometre away, while one end of the property touches ChuntKhul.The transaction is among the most significant commercial property deals in Srinagar in recent years, but Chaya's interest in the site goes beyond the value of the land. I had decided that I wanted to take this property and develop something big for Kashmir. There were other consortia, there was competition, but I was very clear in my mind, he said.Chaya, who heads the Mushtaq Group of Hotels, has been in the hospitality business since the mid-1980s and has built a substantial presence across Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi. His group has operated and developed hospitality properties in association with international hotel brands and has been involved in the expansion of the region's tourism infrastructure.He has also held leadership positions in industry bodies, including the Jammu & Kashmir Hoteliers Club, representing issues concerning tourism, investment and the hospitality sector. That experience now feeds into his plans for the Sangarmal site.The Chaya-backed consortium plans an integrated commercial and hospitality development featuring a hotel, shopping spaces, banquet facilities, exclusive retail, entertainment and leisure components. My idea is to create something big for Kashmir. It should have a hotel, shops, banquets and exclusive retail spaces. I want it to be a blend of international malls and international facilities, but with the Kashmir touch, Chaya said.The proposed project is expected to involve an overall investment of around Rs 1000 crore, including the Rs 421.75-crore bid and approximately Rs 650 crore in construction and development. A major feature planned for the development is parking capacity for around 5000 vehicles. The scale of the parking facility is expected to make the proposed destination more accessible to visitors and shoppers and address one of the key challenges associated with large commercial developments in central Srinagar. The project is also envisaged as a new shopping and leisure destination for both residents and tourists. Its location near LalChowk, Polo View, the Kashmir Golf Course and Dal Lake places it within a high-traffic commercial and tourism corridor.Chaya said the objective was to create a destination where shopping would be only one part of the experience.We want to create a destination. People should come there not only for shopping but also to spend time, eat, stay and experience something different. We want international standards, but we also want the project to reflect Kashmir, he said. The investment could also have a significant employment impact. Chaya estimates that the project could generate around 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. My aim is to create more jobs. We have seen years of peace and now people should get its dividends. Investment should ultimately benefit the people of Kashmir, he said.Asked about the broader investment environment in Kashmir, particularly with the Valley witnessing increased economic activity and investment, Chaya said both local and outside investment were necessary for sustained growth. He cited the takeover of the Centaur Hotel on Dal Lake by the Leela Group as an example of outside investment, while the Sangarmal auction represented a major investment by a locally backed enterprise.According to Chaya, the two should not be viewed as competing models. Outside investment can bring capital, expertise and new brands, while local investment can keep a greater share of economic activity rooted in the region. What matters, he said, is that both contribute to business expansion, economic activity and employment. The consortium plans to engage specialised consultants, designers and professionals with experience in large-scale commercial and hospitality developments. Chaya said the project was backed by his group and that specialised expertise would be brought in wherever required.The formal successful bidder is Parmesh Construction Company Ltd, a consortium involving Pahalgam Green Hotels and Bhutani Infra Ltd, with Chaya backing the project and driving its proposed development vision. The location is central to the project's business proposition. The site sits close to Srinagar's established commercial centre while also being within easy reach of major tourism and recreational landmarks.You have LalChowk, Polo View, the Golf Course and Dal Lake all nearby. If you develop the property properly, it can become a landmark for Srinagar, Chaya said. The Sangarmal City Centre itself has struggled to achieve the commercial activity originally envisaged for it. The complex includes commercial spaces, a Craft Bazaar, kiosks, food courts, a restaurant and office spaces, besides landscaped areas, fountains, parking facilities, lifts and escalators.Despite its strategic location, significant portions of the complex have remained underutilised.The proposed development could change the commercial character of the area by bringing together retail, hospitality, entertainment and leisure facilities in a single destination. The planned parking capacity would further expand its ability to accommodate large visitor volumes.For the local economy, the proposed project represents more than a high-value property transaction. Its success would depend on whether the planned capital investment translates into operational businesses, sustained footfall, employment and new demand for local suppliers and services. The auction itself demonstrated the premium investors are willing to pay for strategically located commercial property in Srinagar. Against a reserve price of Rs 125 crore, the final bid reached Rs 421.75 crore. The consortium is required to execute the project within the stipulated lease conditions, including a three-year construction timeline.We have to complete the construction within three years as per the conditions. We are going to start work and move ahead with the project, Chaya said.The immediate outcome of the auction is aRs 421.75-crore lease commitment. The larger proposition is the proposed Rs 1000-crore development, which could add a major new retail, hospitality and entertainment destination to Srinagar.
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PM Modi says India demonstrating its strength amidst global turmoil, hits out at naysayers
New Delhi, Sep 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India is not only growing at 7.8 per cent but also creating employment opportunities despite wars and disruptions, demonstrating the country's strength, and said that those responsible for pushing the economy into the fragile five cannot digest it. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), PM Modi also said that those who once spread terror have been silenced and if today Pakistan commits any misdeed, the Indian Army strikes back on their own soil. He said from Jammu and Kashmir to the Northeast, there is peace and Naxalism has been dismantled. Recalling that the country was struggling on every front in 2013, when he last addressed SRCC students as Gujarat chief minister, Modi said corruption, terrorism and inflation were unchecked, but India is now far more secure economically and socially. However, some people's frustration is increasing after seeing this, he said. For such people, I had given a homoeopathy dose from the Red Fort (during Independence Day address)... 'dimagi Naxal'. When I said 'dimagi Naxal', all such people came to the forefront and started criticising me. People who were promoting dimagi Naxalism, their true colour can be witnessed by the people, he said. The prime minister said the world was at that time worried about India's policy paralysis, but today they are talking about India's policy dynamism. Modi said that in other words, India is not only growing, but also creating employment opportunities. They once called us the 'Fragile Five'. Today, they are talking about India as the fastest-growing major economy, he said He recalled that his address at SRCC in 2013 had made a wave and even today, 13-14 years later, its impact remains intact. In 2013, when I came to SRCC, I presented a vision. Whatever I said back then was my conviction... I gave the example of a glass filled with water. Some people see the glass as half full... It was a time when the country was lacking hope. So I said, 'I see the glass as fully filled', he said. Those who saw the glass as half empty in 2013, when I had visited the SRCC, still chose to see it the same way today. India's 7.8 per cent growth has also come at a time when the war in West Asia is ongoing and when disruptions related to trade have persisted. Achieving such growth during that time demonstrates India's strength, he said, referring to GDP growth rate for April-June quarter. We all know that those responsible for pushing India into the'fragile five' cannot digest the numbers of Indias growth, he said in a veiled attack at the Congress and its allies that have questioned the credibility of the growth figures. The prime minister said in the past six years, the country has faced many challenges, be it COVID or the conflicts in West Asia, and every time, it was said that PM Modi would not be able to survive these challenges. But India has such immense capability that the wishes of those who want to see India fail are repeatedly being left unfulfilled, he said. Referring to his 2013 visit to SRCC, just before becoming the prime minister of India, Modi said that 13 years ago, the seniors of the present generation of students could not dream of doing many things, but today, the current generation is dreaming big because India has created the ecosystem to achieve those dreams. I am happy that you are all ambitious. Ambition comes from the environment around you. Today, you talk about start-ups, becoming entrepreneurs and bringing innovation to agriculture, he said. Outside the campus, the prime minister said, the students will find two types of people--hose who positively transform the power of society into the power of the nation and the others who turn into angry uncles (naraz fufa) as soon as any work begins. He said such egative people's favourite activity is to oppose every task and they have just one dialogue - 'What is the need for this' . The prime minister said in 2013, when he talked about 'Make in India', people in that ecosystem thought it was not possible, and they still mock 'Make in India'. But now, you are witnessing the brand value of Make in India. Today, every person has a smartphone. Made in India smartphones are reaching every corner of the world. In 2014, India used to import mobile phones. Today, India is exporting mobile phones worth more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore, he said. Modi said India will have its own space station, and everyone will witness that day too. When India one day hosts such Olympics that the world will be left in awe. These are not mere words; these are resolutions, and work is underway in the country to turn these resolutions into reality, he said. The prime minister said that earlier most things for India's armed forces were bought from abroad, but he worked with the country's armed forces to make a plan, prepared a list of items and told Indian companies to manufacture all of them. Today, the country's defence manufacturing is at an all-time high. Today, India is producing defence goods worth nearly two lakh crore rupees. In 2013-14, we used to do defence exports worth 600-700 crore rupees; today, this figure has reached nearly Rs 40,000 crore rupees, he said. Lauding SRCC for shaping generations, PM referred to college alumni as OG, striking a chord with Gen Z. When a human being lives for 100 years, they are considered a person of deep knowledge and great experience. When an institution completes 100 years, it becomes an ocean of achievements. SRCC has shaped generations and connected them to a brighter future. In its 100-year journey, Shri Ram College of Commerce has shaped generations, connecting them to a bright future. Those who came, they studied; those who left, they left sculpted. SRCC alumni have been very special. In your language, they are OGs, he said. The prime minister also released a commemorative Rs 100 coin to mark the centenary celebration. Modi's visit to the SRCC comes amid the BJP's ongoing outreach to the young generation. In April this year, the prime minister met the governing body and a delegation from the college at his residence to mark the institution's 100th anniversary. He also released a special commemorative postage stamp on the occasion.
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Jio eyes global markets after 10 years
New Delhi: After setting a strong foot in the country, digital services major Jio has now set its sights on the global market with made-in-India tech across connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions, and artificial intelligence, a top company official said on Saturday.Jio Platforms Managing Director and Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani, in a letter to employees on 10 years of Jio, said the organisation has built the foundation of Digital India at an unprecedented scale, accelerated the country's transition to 5G, connected homes and businesses while continuing to expand technology for the people of the nation.Jio today is much more than a telecom company. We are building original technology in India across connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions and AI. The opportunity before us is to continue making the benefits of technology accessible at scale, taking these technologies global and strengthening India's position as a creator of technology for the world, Ambani said.Jio started the commercial rollout of mobile services on September 5, 2016, through Reliance Jio Infocomm. It was the first time voice calls were made free in the country.Ten years ago, Jio began with a bold vision and purpose set by our Chairman Mukesh Ambani: to make high-quality digital connectivity affordable and accessible to every Indian. Ten years on, that conviction has changed India, and I feel a deep sense of pride and gratitude for how far we have come together, Ambani said.The company started a trial of the Reliance Jio network with employees from December 28, 2015, which was later extended to friends and employees of Reliance Industries.Even after the commercial launch, the services were free under a company scheme for all subscribers for the next six months.The company crossed 50 million subscribers in 83 days of commercial launch and 100 million in less than six months.As part of restructuring, Reliance Jio became a subsidiary of Jio Platform, which was incorporated in November 2019.The company had 533.3 million customers as of June 30, 2026.Ambani said the story of Jio was written by the people who built it.Every day, teams across Jio have taken on difficult challenges, questioned established ways of doing things, created new products and technologies, and served our customers with commitment. That willingness to think differently, move with speed and keep the customer at the centre of everything we do has shaped Jio from the very beginning, he said.Jio is now among the largest data operators globally, carrying over 23 exabytes of data traffic every month.It has become the fastest-growing connectivity subscriber base in the world outside China, with net additions of nearly 500 million over the decade, which is more than the top three US telecom operators added put together, and over 1.3 times the nearest Indian competitor.
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Surplus liquidity from FCNR(B) flows may lower bank funding costs
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The cost of funds for banks is expected to decline by up to 50 basis points as robust Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) inflows boost liquidity and reduce dependence on higher-cost certificates of deposit (CDs), as per multiple reports. The surplus liquidity is expected to support credit expansion particularly in short-term lending, according to them. While enabling refinancing agencies to prepay costlier loans. Banks' liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) may also improve by up to 1 percentage point, they added. Moreover, the impact is visible in the CD market with banks raising Rs 68,130 crore in August, the lowest since April, when issuances stood at Rs 45,700 crore, as per Prime Database. In comparison, issuances were Rs 1.11 lakh crore in May, Rs 1.80 lakh crore in June and Rs 95,945 crore in July. Together, many top lenders raised Rs 46,770 crore or 68.7 per cent of the total. Apart from that, CD rates have also declined sharply since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the FCNR(B) swap facility on June 8. The three-month rate fell 130 bps to 5.86 per cent on September 3 from 7.16 per cent on June 8, while the one-year rate declined 50 bps to 7.02 per cent, say reports. Additionally, global brokerage Jefferies estimates that FCNR(B) deposits could create an additional annual profit pool of Rs 10,000-11,000 crore for banks, equivalent to around 2 per cent of their profit before tax. Banks could deploy the funds in fresh loans, refinance older high-cost borrowings or park them with the RBI under the Standing Deposit Facility. Earlier in September, the RBIs said that banks mobilised $127.23 billion through FCNR(B) deposits by August 31, while overseas foreign currency borrowing and external commercial borrowing contributed $5.26 billion and $3.89 billion, respectively taking the total to $136.38 billion.
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F2 unveils new car for 2027-29 in close design to current F1 machines
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Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: The BJP will contest the upcoming Village Committee elections jointly with alliance partners Tipra Motha and the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday. Saha made the announcement after returning to Agartala from New Delhi, where he participated in a meeting convened at [] The post Tripura: BJP, Tipra Motha and IPFT to jointly contest village committee elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Spatial distribution of monsoon's final phase to be crucial for food inflation: Report
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) As cumulative rainfall remains below normal and the monsoon enters its final phase, the spatial distribution of rainfall will be critical for final kharif acreage and could have implications for food inflation in the near term, a report said on Saturday. Cumulative southwest monsoon rainfall from June 1 to September 4 stood at 629.7 millimetres, 13 per cent below the longperiod average and has resultantly reduced kharif sowing area, the report from Bank of Baroda said. On the positive side, acreage of pulses has improved with higher sowing for both tur (1.6 per cent) and urad (12 per cent), it said. Additionally, higher acreage has also been noted for jute and mesta up by 1.7 per cent for the same period. The rainfall was below last years 791.8 millimetres for the same period, according to the report. Also, 49 per cent of the country received normal to excess rainfall, while 16 states remained in the deficient zone. Regionally, the Southern Peninsula reported a deficit of 26 per cent, East and North Eastern India were down 24 per cent, while North Western India was 9 per cent below normal and the central region was 5 per cent below normal rainfall. Moderate El Nino conditions are currently prevailing as per the IMD and are projected to strengthen in the remaining period of the season, the report noted. Acreage of rice, oilseeds and coarse cereals registered a decline, while that of pulses and Jute & Mesta has seen an improvement (YoY basis). Water reservoir level is lower than last year, with the All India reservoir at 70 per cent of the total storage capacity versus 86 per cent last year during the same period. The report also noted lower sown area for oilseeds, with slower growth noted in soybean and groundnut. Cotton and sugarcane sowing has also been lower for the same period.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan to begin visit to four N-E states tomorrow
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a four-day visit to Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from September 6 to 9 during which he will take part in academic and social engagements, an official said on Saturday. During his visit, the Vice-President will participate in a series of academic, cultural and public engagements, besides visiting institutions of historical, social and national significance. On September 6, the Vice-President will arrive in Assam's state capital Guwahati. He will attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College, formerly known as Kanya Mahavidyalaya. He will later attend the convocation ceremony of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS) in Guwahati. On September 7, Vice-President Radhakrishnan will attend a foundation stone laying programme at Gauhati University, followed by an interaction with students, faculty members and leading citizens at the University's Convention Centre. He will thereafter proceed to Shillong in Meghalaya, where he will attend a public reception and cultural programme at Soso Tham Auditorium. On September 8, the Vice-President will visit Imphal in Manipur. He will visit the Indian National Army Museum and War Memorial at Moirang and Sainik School Imphal. He will thereafter proceed to Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. On September 9, the Vice-President will attend a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and visit the Assembly Gallery-cum-Museum. He will also visit Nyedar Namlo, Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum in Itanagar and the Donyi Polo Mission School for the hearing and visually impaired. On Friday, Vice-President Radhakrishnan, who is also Ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University, visited Chandigarh and inaugurated the Advanced Instrumentation Facility at the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL). He also inaugurated the Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum (PU-TIF). SAIF/CIL and PU-TIF represent important components of the University's ecosystem for academic, applied and translational research, providing advanced analytical, incubation and entrepreneurial support to researchers, innovators and industry, a statement said.
We hope promise of statehood made to people of J&K will be fulfilled: Dy CM
Jammu, Sept 5: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday expressed hope that the Centre would fulfil its commitments on restoration of statehood and said the chief minister had raised this and several other issues during his recent meeting with the Union home minister. Whenever Omar (Abdullah) Sahib goes to Delhi, whether he meets the home minister, the prime minister or any other Union minister, he discusses all the development-related issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir, Choudhary said, talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here. The deputy chief minister said that during the chief minister's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, issues, including restoration of statehood, rationalisation of reservations, finalisation of business rules and the upcoming first international filmfare festival in Srinagar, were discussed. We hope that following Omar's meeting, the home minister will fulfil the promise he has made in Parliament, the promise made before the Supreme Court and the promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, he said, referring to the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. By not fulfilling this promise, the BJP is not merely betraying the people of Jammu and Kashmir; it is also betraying Parliament and the judiciary, he said. On the strike by MBBS interns protesting over the alleged disparity in their monthly stipend since August 31, Choudhary said the government was considering the matter comprehensively. If it were just one issue, we would have announced it here and moved on. But we are looking at the matter in its entirety because these are our doctors, and they are treating our people. After God, if anyone is given the second-highest place, it is doctors, he said. On the September 2 anti-government protest by BJP in Srinagar, the deputy chief minister termed it drama staged by the opposition party at Lal Chowk and claimed it was meant to divert public attention from issues confronting the people of Jammu. He challenged the opposition party to answer questions over representation of local officers, academics and professionals in key positions in the Union territory. Lal Chowk in Srinagar is a historic symbol of democracy, and the BJP leadership had gone there merely to shed crocodile tears and fool the people, he said, accusing the BJP of lindfolding the people of Jammu by diverting attention from their problems. Jammu is suffering from within. There is pain in the hearts of the people. Whether it is transporters, hoteliers, industrialists or unemployed youth, everyone is troubled, he said. He challenged the BJP leadership to address these concerns at Jammu's own 'Ghanta Ghar' at Shalimar Road instead of holding protests at Lal Chowk. Why don't you go there and, standing under the statue of Maharaja Sahib, answer the people of Jammu? he asked. The deputy chief minister also questioned the appointment of senior officers from Jammu and Kashmir to important positions outside the Union territory while local officers, according to him, were not being given similar opportunities. If officers from Jammu and Kashmir can be appointed as DGs in other states or in Ladakh, why can't officers from Jammu and Kashmir be appointed as DGs here? he asked, adding that several local IPS officers were capable of holding such positions. He also raised questions over appointments in universities and other premier institutions, asking why sons of the soil from Jammu could not be considered for positions such as directors and vice-chancellors. Choudhary said the issue was also about the aspirations of young professionals and employees. Look at the records. Our officers are being sent from Jammu and Kashmir to different parts of the country, to different states and Union territories. But why can't our own officers be appointed here? Why can't they be appointed as deputy commissioners here? Is this not discrimination? he asked.
BJP MP Raghav Chadha Invites Uzbekistan Senate Speaker to BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Raghav Chadha meets Uzbekistans Senate Speaker, inviting her to the upcoming BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Delhi this October. BJP MP Raghav Chadha Invites Uzbekistan Senate Speaker to BRICS Parliamentary Forum
CJI Surya Kant calls for healthy disagreement, deliberation at BRICS Chief Justices Forum
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Saturday called for a culture of healthy disagreement and deliberation among judicial institutions, stressing that timely and predictable delivery of justice is essential for strengthening the rule of law. Addressing Heads of Delegations and delegates from BRICS member states and partner countries on the second day of the BRICS Chief Justices Forum in New Delhi, CJI Kant drew a parallel with the ancient Nalanda University and said BRICS should evolve as a similar space for dialogue and exchange. Recalling the global stature of Nalanda University, the CJI said students and researchers from across the world were admitted there without discrimination or barriers. What made Nalanda University truly unique was that it never asked its scholars to first agree upon a Common System of Law or philosophy before it admitted them, CJI Kant said. He added that Nalanda instead offered a healthy and hospitable space for disagreement and deliberation. BRICS should also be known as the living Nalanda University, CJI Surya Kant said. The CJI's remarks came as the three-day BRICS Chief Justices Forum, being hosted by the Supreme Court of India from September 4 to 6, brought together judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries to deliberate on contemporary challenges facing justice delivery and judicial cooperation. The second day of the Forum saw addresses by judicial leaders from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa, the UAE and partner countries including Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan. The President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Luiz Edson Fachin, in a video-recorded address, called for multipolarity and greater international collaboration, stressing the importance of international law amid global instability and transition and the need to uphold the rule of law in the international order. China's Chief Justice and President of the Supreme People's Court, Zhang Jun, highlighted judicial cooperation as a valuable contribution to member nations and called for solidarity and cooperation among BRICS member and partner states. He also stressed the need to promote rule-based international trade and commerce amid industrial transformation, besides underlining the judiciary's role in advancing social equity and justice. China's Chief Justice also spoke about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in judicial functioning and the expanding role of judiciaries in resolving cross-border commercial disputes. He called for greater cooperation among legal systems to contribute to the formation of a world judicial civilisation. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Boulos Fahmy Iskander Boulos, spoke about the need for a free and fair legal system with a common global voice, while Ethiopia's Federal Supreme Court President Tewodros Meheret Kebede focused on Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms and the link between the rule of law and economic development. Indonesia's Chief Justice Sunarto called for the exchange of best practices and a durable platform for judicial dialogue among member nations. Iran's Chief Justice Ayatollah Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said BRICS was shaping economic and political developments and raised concerns over violations of human rights, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as humanitarian crises and displacement of civilians. Russia's Chief Justice Igor Krasnov highlighted BRICS' role in ensuring cooperation and promoting a multipolar world, while South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal President Mahube Betty Molemela called for greater cooperation on international issues and underlined the judiciary's role in ecological governance. UAE Federal Supreme Court President Mohammed Hamad Al Badi Al Dhaheri said arbitration and mediation were integral to the modern economy. He also pointed out that while digital technology and AI were advancing justice delivery systems, these technologies should not eliminate the human element from the process. He further stressed the importance of environmental law in protecting the rights of future generations. The deliberations during the Forum covered four substantive themes -- mediation and international commercial disputes, cross-border enforcement of arbitral awards, Artificial Intelligence and the judiciary, and judicial leadership and sustainable development. The sessions examined mediation as a strategic mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes, challenges in enforcing arbitral awards and prospects for procedural harmonisation, the impact of AI and digital innovation on judicial administration, and the role of judicial leadership in ecological governance and sustainable energy systems. The deliberations came a day after CJI Surya Kant held bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries, with discussions focusing on strengthening judicial cooperation, mediation and arbitration, commercial courts and the use of AI in justice delivery. During the bilateral meetings, the CJI discussed the possibility of Memoranda of Understanding for judicial cooperation, mutual recognition of judicial awards and decrees, and exchange of best legal practices among participating countries. He also stressed the importance of efficient commercial courts to enhance the confidence of foreign investors and explored the possibility of creating common platforms for arbitration and mediation to resolve commercial disputes. The CJI further discussed the use of institutions such as the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, for professional exchange programmes and the possibility of holding bilateral conferences on contemporary legal issues. The Forum concluded the day's deliberations with an emphasis on deeper judicial dialogue, exchange of experiences and cooperation among BRICS member states and partner countries on emerging legal and institutional challenges.
Amit Shah to chair 28th meeting of Western Zonal Council in Goa
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goas Panaji on Monday, according to a statement issued by the government. The meeting is being organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and hosted by the Goa government. The council []
Large-Scale Agitation If Talks Fail: Wangchuk Issues Fresh Warning To Centre Over Ladakh Demands
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk has warned of a very large-scale agitation if the Centre fails to make concrete progress on the Leh Apex Bodys key demands. The LABs sub-committee will meet Ministry of Home Affairs officials in Delhi on September 9, while the proposed Kargil-to-Leh march has been postponed for now. Wangchuk says the march could return if talks fail. LAB is seeking Ladakh legislation, Article 371 safeguards, withdrawal of post-violence cases, compensation for victims, and publication of the inquiry report, amid renewed focus on last years Leh violence.
Delhi High Court Personal Assistant Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern PDF
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AIIMS Delhi Administrative Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
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Delhi Police get one-day custody of Swatantra Bharadwaj over assault on minor activist
Delhi Police get one-day custody of Swatantra Bharadwaj over assault on minor activists father New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Saturday secured one-day custody of self-styled influencer Swatantra Bharadwaj, who is accused of assaulting the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, after producing him before a judge at the Karkardooma [] The post Delhi Police get one-day custody of Swatantra Bharadwaj over assault on minor activists father appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Raina Backs Pant To Return To White-ball Setup, Urges Him To Play With Freedom
ODI World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina believes wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant possesses the required talent to replicate his stellar Test cricket form in white-ball formats, provided he plays without hesitation and navigates through mental blockages. Despite being a match-winner for India in Tests, Pant has been unable to establish himself in the white-ball setup. Though hes played 31 ODIs and 76 T20Is, Pant last played both white-ball formats for India in 2024. He was an unused member of the 2025 Mens Champions Trophy-winning Indian team, before being left out of the ODI team from the series against Afghanistan in June. He is my favourite player. I think what Rishabh has done is that hes playing well and scoring tremendously in the Test matches. No, no, he is working hard. Dhruv Jurel is doing well; Sanju Samson is there. But Rishabh has that x-factor. What I feel and think is that hes slowly maturing. You are talking about the white ball side of things, but its even true in the case of IPL, Raina said to Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel. Despite Pants established pedigree in the longest format of the game, his consistency in white-ball international cricket has drawn scrutiny. I think he has done really well, as everyone knows, as far as Test matches are concerned. But why is the same not happening in T20Is or ODIs? Is he looking for something in his mind? What is it? I think he needs to figure out how to pace an innings there. In the Test matches, he used to play without any hesitation. Now if he has to hit a six there, he will hit on the very first ball, noted Raina. The former left-handed batter, who was a member of the teams that won the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, suggested that being free in his batting style can help Pant, who didnt have memorable IPL 2025 and 2026 campaigns with Lucknow Super Giants before moving back to Delhi Capitals right after this years tournament. Is he looking for something in his mind? What is it? I think he needs to figure out how to pace an innings there. In the Test matches, he used to play without any hesitation. Now if he has to hit a six there, he will hit on the very first ball, noted Raina. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories He needs to be free in his style. He can achieve a lot. In the future, I think, God willing, he will do well because he has gone through so much - his setback and all. He will do it one day his time will come, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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The second day of the BRICS Chief Justices Forum in New Delhi witnessed extensive deliberations on the evolving challenges confronting judicial institutions, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant calling for sustained dialogue, principled disagreement and institutional cooperation among the participating jurisdictions. Addressing the heads of delegations from BRICS Member States and Partner Countries, the [] The post BRICS Chief Justices Forum Day 2: CJI Surya Kant calls bloc a living Nalanda, underscores imperative of timely justice appeared first on India Legal .
iBRICS summit in Delhi next week: What's on the agenda
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Gadkari backs IIT Delhi innovation that can cut old diesel vehicle pollution by 90%
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Bhardwaj was arrested after CJP supporters protested for action over the alleged assault, with police invoking SC/ST Act provisions.
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Inflated net worth: CBI books Subhash Chandra for role in Rs 1,322 crore LICHF loan fraud
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Police complaint flied against Nishu Azad in Delhi for insulting Hindu deities
Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva has lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police against Nishu Azad for insulting Hindu deities. The complainant claims she had previously given an opportunity to remove the objectionable posts concerning Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Goddess Saraswati, and Durga.
PoK crackdown exposes Western media's double standard in Kashmir coverage
London, Sep 5 (IANS) The recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) that left hundreds dead and injured in a brutal crackdown by Pakistani authorities exposed the double standard in Western media coverage of the region. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the issue received limited attention in the British media, in contrast to the extensive coverage given to education-related demonstrations in New Delhi in July, a report has stated. In a recent article for 'The Sunday Guardian', British politician and former lawmaker Theresa Villiers said that Pakistani authorities' restrictions on Rawalakot, a key centre of the unrest in the occupied territory, have obscured the full picture of what happened. She said that the protests involved large numbers of people demanding affordable food and electricity, while also challenging a political system that allocates 12 legislative assembly seats to people who do not reside in the region. Villiers noted that the protests were met with a sweeping crackdown by Pakistani authorities, with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which led the demonstrations, promptly banned under anti-terrorism laws. Internet access was severely curtailed, while restrictions were imposed on several media outlets. Protesters accused the authorities of firing live ammunition indiscriminately into crowds. Whilst some of those who lost their lives appear to have been members of security forces, it seems that the vast majority of fatalities were protesters, she highlighted. Villiers noted that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, called for prompt, thorough and impartial investigations into all deaths that have occurred due to the unrest, both amongst protesters and members of security forces. Highlighting the developments in the Indian side of the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, Villiers said that there are reasons for hope and optimism, with local communities working hard to try to rebuild the regions visitor economy following the horrific 2025 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan- backed terrorists. She said Gor's recent visit to Srinagar has given the region a major boost. Although the US State Department currently advises American citizens against travelling to Jammu and Kashmir, Gor said Washington would review the advisory and assess whether it still reflected conditions on the ground. He also acknowledged the improvements in the security situation brought about by Indian authorities. Having visited Kashmir as a backpacker many years ago, I will never forget the outstanding scenic beauty of the place. I sincerely hope that Mr Gors words bring forward the day when many more people can see this breathtaking landscape for themselves, said Villiers She stressed that Gors acknowledgement describing Kashmir as an important part of India doubtlessly caused consternation in Islamabad. Villiers further said that the Ambassadors approach accords with the Instrument of Accession executed by Maharaja Hari Singh, the anniversary of which I was pleased to celebrate alongside Bob Blackman during my time as MP; reaffirming the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of India over the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Adani Defence signs 5-year ammo pact for AK-203 rifles
New Delhi: Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply indigenously produced 7.6239 mm ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles being manufactured in India, creating an integrated domestic supply chain for the India-Russia rifle programme. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply the small-calibre ammunition required for the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Fresh Delhi rains trigger airline advisories as waterlogging and Fridays disruptions threaten weekend travel plans.
Delhi Court sends influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to police custody in alleged assault case
Patiala House Court, Delhi on Saturday sent right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to one-day police custody in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a Dalit student activist during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar in July. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh. Bhardwaj was arrested [] The post Delhi Court sends influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to police custody in alleged assault case appeared first on India Legal .
Analysis: How AAP's Vendetta Charge In Delhi Runs Into A Mirror In Punjab
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2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police
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PM Modi urges teachers to tackle drug awareness, help students reduce screen time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with winners of the National Teachers Awards 2026 and urged teachers to take a more active role in addressing challenges faced by children, including excessive screen use and drug awareness. During the interaction at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, teachers shared their [] The post PM Modi urges teachers to tackle drug awareness, help students reduce screen time appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Delhi honours 116 teachers, pledges school repairs and curriculum overhaul
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PM Modi urges teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction, excessive screen time
New Delhi, Sep 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to stay vigilant against student drug addiction and help children tackle excessive screen time through sports, physical play, and creative activities. Interacting with the national award-winning teachers on Friday, the eve of Teachers' Day, Modi asked the teachers to preserve childhood and nurture children's natural curiosity. He said teachers should share creative approaches to make classroom learning more engaging. The prime minister emphasised that teachers need to look beyond the academic performance of children and be attentive to their behaviour and everyday lives. He said teachers have an increasingly important role to play in the lives of children now that there are fewer joint family set-ups. On drugs, Modi said that in some big cities and universities, it is difficult to identify if anyone gets affected by the problem, as no one knows who gives whom what. He said that in some big cities and universities, it is difficult to tell if anyone is being affected by the problem, as no one knows who gives whom what. In these circumstances, teachers should take the initiative for awareness and also observe minutely if any change (in behaviour) is witnessed in any child, he said. A video of the interaction at the prime minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence was released on Saturday. The prime minister said the teachers should enter the lives of the students, going beyond books and syllabuses. You should not allow the childhood of a student to die. The biggest contribution can be given by the teachers by keeping childhood alive in students' lives, he said. Modi also talked about how teachers can keep the students away from long hours of screen time and encourage them towards outdoor sports activities. The prime minister said children have the same basic nature and curiosity, and if teachers nurture and channelise this curiosity, they can make a significant contribution to their development. He said screen time has become a major concern among students, as he urged the teachers to speak to parents about how much time their children spend on screens and whether they continue using mobile phones late at night. Screen time can be cut naturally by developing an interest in sports, physical games and creative activities, he said. Referring to the National Education Policy, Modi stressed the importance of taking children outside the classroom and connecting them with real-world skills and forms of work. The prime minister praised a teacher who spoke about making women in her vicinity aware of breast cancer, and said a breast cancer awareness campaign was launched by him in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency. I am happy to share with you that more and more women are coming forward for screening (for breast cancer), even setting a Guinness World Record for it, he said. This year, 82 teachers and educators have been selected for the National Teachers Awards from three departments. These include 48 teachers from the Department of School Education and Literacy, 21 teachers/faculty members from higher educational institutions and polytechnics, and 13 skill trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
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Jantar Mantar assault case: Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested, remanded to 1-day police custody
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India-Panama international football friendly rescheduled to September 25
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the rescheduling of the men's international friendly between India and Panama on Sunday. The fixture which was set to happen on September 26 will now be played on September 25. The highly anticipated match against the top side will be organised at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The fixture remains part of the FIFA Men's International Match Window, with the Blue Tigers set to face 44th-ranked Panama, who featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations and only the ninth different CONCACAF side India has faced in their history. Panama, currently ranked 44th in the FIFA World Ranking, will provide the Blue Tigers with another opportunity to test themselves against a World Cup-playing nation. The Los Canaleros featured at the FIFA World Cup 2026, making the September fixture, as of now, the first of four matches India will play against this summer's World Cup nations in 2026, with Brazil to follow on October 3 and New Zealand on November 12 and 15. Later, the Indian men's national team is scheduled to travel to New Zealand for two friendly matches against the hosts on November 12 and 15, 2026, during the next FIFA international match window. The first match will take place at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland, while the second will be held at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The matches were announced as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand and will form part of a series of sporting events to celebrate 100 Years of Unity Through Sport between both nations. India and New Zealand have faced each other on two previous occasions a goalless draw in the 1981 Merdeka Tournament in Malaysia and a 2-1 victory for the visitors in the 2018 Intercontinental Cup in Mumbai. New Zealand recently participated in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they drew with IR Iran and lost to Egypt and Belgium.
Decolonisation must mean wider archives, more languages, harder questions: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) India is now self-assured and no longer waits for anyone elses permission to study and understand its own heritage, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday calling for a broader and more rigorous approach to the countrys intellectual history. Addressing the FIHCR Annual History Prize Awards Ceremony & the Dr SL Bhyrappa Memorial Lecture, here, FM Sitharaman said India was revisiting its inscriptions, studying its maritime trade history and returning to its contributions to mathematics while presenting these stories with both real pleasure and real precision. The finance minister said this process should form the essence of decolonisation, which cannot merely mean replacing one prescribed textbook with another. It has to mean a wider archive, more languages, harder questions, and a much larger circle of scholars who actually get heard, FM Sitharaman said. Reflecting on the contribution of Kannada writer and thinker Dr SL Bhyrappa, FM Sitharaman said he never sought to mobilise an army of followers but instead focused on refining the way human beings perceive truth. Referring to Bhyrappas philosophical idea of Satya mattu Soundarya, meaning truth and beauty, she said the pursuit of intellectual inquiry was particularly important for a civilisation as old as India. FM Sitharaman described this process as an act of intellectual swaraj. She said political freedom had given Indians the right to govern themselves, while intellectual freedom must give them the right to know themselves. It is meaningful that India came to celebrate Dr SL Bhyrappa. His doctoral thesis bore a title that defined his entire destiny: Satya mattu Soundarya - Truth and Beauty, the finance minister stated. Let the churning continue and let evidence, rigour and conscience have the final word, FM Sitharaman said, adding that India should collectively move towards a golden era of intellectual swaraj.
Adani Defence, Indo-Russian Rifles sign 5-year ammunition supply pact for AK-203 assault rifle
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the India-Russia joint venture manufacturing AK-203 assault rifles in India, to supply indigenous 7.62x39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the programme, it was announced on Saturday. Under the agreement, Adani Defence will supply 7.62x39 mm ammunition for the AK-203 for five years. The arrangement provides an Indian source for the ammunition required for the programme and supports continuity of supply during the contract period. The agreement brings together AK-203 rifle production by IRRPL and ammunition production by Adani Defence, creating an integrated supply chain in India. It further strengthens domestic capabilities across the small-arms supply chain and supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat objective in defence manufacturing. IRRPL was incorporated in 2019 under an India-Russia intergovernmental agreement to manufacture AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Armed Forces. Its manufacturing facility is located at Korwa in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The joint venture has Indian shareholders Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited and Munitions India Limited, along with Russian shareholders Concern Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport. The Ministry of Defence has identified IRRPL as the joint venture established for indigenous production of the AK-203. A contract for 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles was signed with IRRPL in December 2021, with the rifles to be produced at Korwa. Adani Defence & Aerospace has established manufacturing capabilities for small-calibre ammunition in India, including a facility in Kanpur with production capacity for small-calibre ammunition. In July, Adani Defence and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed a landmark agreement for AEW&C-MKII, India's next-generation Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) programme. The programme makes Adani Defence the first private Indian company to be entrusted with the development, integration and lifecycle support of an airborne mission platform of this scale and complexity. Adani Defence and DRDO will jointly develop, manufacture and integrate the airborne mission systems on six modified Airbus A321 aircraft for the IAF. The programme also includes integrated logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and technical support for up to 30 years.
Government systems should remain responsive to employees, families: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh called for continued efforts to make government service rules more responsive to the needs of employees and their families, an official statement said on Saturday. Speaking at the launch of the CSS Shield initiative of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) Forum, the minister said collective efforts to support bereaved families could create a new culture of standing by colleagues in times of sudden loss. The initiative is a mutual support mechanism for the bereaved families of CSS officers. He presented financial assistance to the families of two deceased officers -- Mohan Chandra Bhatt and Rajendra Chandra -- as part of the initiative. The mechanism is not difficult to implement, what matters is the collective will and willingness to contribute, according to the minister. He said that when colleagues come together as one family to support a bereaved family, it sends a meaningful message beyond the organisation itself and added that the initiative was in keeping with the larger effort of the government to make service systems more responsive to the needs of employees and their families. Referring to the approach of the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the minister said there was continuous encouragement to review rules and procedures and make necessary changes wherever existing arrangements could be improved. In addition, representatives of the CSS Forum said the forum had been supporting the families of deceased CSS officers through voluntary contributions even before the formal launch of CSS Shield, according to the government. The experience during the COVID-19 period when a number of CSS officers lost their lives further strengthened the need for a structured mechanism of mutual support, according to the government. The forum said that since 2020, CSS officers had collectively contributed around Rs 1.30 crore towards financial assistance for the families of approximately 65-70 deceased officers. Under the new initiative, the forum seeks to provide at least Rs 15 lakh to a bereaved family, while its larger objective is to progressively enhance the assistance as participation increases, the government said.
Swatantra Bhardwaj remanded to 1-day police custody
Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has been remanded to one-day police custody in Delhi. He faces charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, criminal intimidation, and the POCSO Act, following an alleged assault on a minor activist's father and subsequent online threats against the minor. His arrest came after protests demanding action.
Very strange: Minor's counsel questions Swatantra Bhardwajs 1-day police custody
Social media 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested and sent to one-day police custody. This development followed an alleged assault on a CJP protester's father at Jantar Mantar. Police added provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation to the FIR. A fresh FIR was also registered under the POCSO Act for online threats. Bhardwaj's arrest came after CJP representatives demanded action against him.
President Murmu Confers National Awards on Teachers, Stresses Skill Development
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Teachers 2026 at a ceremony in New Delhi on Teachers Day, recognising educators from across the country for their outstanding contributions. In her address, the President said education is the most effective means of realising the ideal of equality of opportunity enshrined in the Constitution. [] The post President Murmu Confers National Awards on Teachers, Stresses Skill Development & Viksit Bharat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
