Intern doctors block roads in Bhopal demanding written stipend hike assurance
The News Mill
Intern Doctors at Hamidia Hospital to Strike, Demand Stipend Increase
Intern doctors at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal announce a complete OPD shutdown, demanding a stipend increase to 30,000 and compensation for injured protesters. Intern Doctors at Hamidia Hospital to Strike, Demand Stipend Increase
Gadchiroli villagers oppose former Maoist leader's appointment as Gram Sabha coordinator by varsity
Gondwana University has sparked significant backlash by appointing a former Maoist leader as the coordinator for gram sabhas in Gadchiroli. Many local residents, who have suffered from the atrocities of Maoist violence, feel deeply betrayed by this decision. In response, they've submitted a memorandum to the collector demanding the appointment be revoked. If their concerns aren't addressed, villagers are prepared to initiate protests against the universitys controversial decision.
BJP's Gaurav Bhatia Files 2 Crore Defamation Case Against CJP Leaders Over Controversial X Post
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia has filed a 2 crore defamation case against the leadership of satirical outfit Cockroach Janta Party. The case names CJP national convener Abhijeet Dipke and co-conveners Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The legal action follows a bitter social media dispute after Das shared a post alleging Bhatia called right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj a dimagi naxal. Das later deleted the AI-generated post but refused to apologise. The controversy also follows CJPs protest demanding Bhardwajs arrest over an alleged assault during a June 23 protest.
Discover the key decisions from the 144th Kataka Development Authority (KDA) meeting, including city decongestion plans, affordable housing, the Mahanadi Riverfront, and a new Kapda Mandi. The post Kataka Set for a Major Makeover: KDA Approves Decongestion Plan, New Kapda Mandi, and Affordable Housing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Weavers take out rally in Virudhunagar district demanding govt. to hike wages
Irregular job orders and the shortage of yarn has left them without work and income for nearly four months, and seek higher wages, 10,000 financial assistance and implementation of the promised 3,000 pension, say weavers
Sub-Registrar caught by ACB for demanding Rs 90,000 bribe
Hyderabad: Two people, including a government officer, were caught by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 90,000 in Narayanpet, Mahabubnagar district, on Tuesday, September 8. Sub-Registrar Grade-II L Venkat Swamy demanded the money from the complainant, who had come for home registration work. The government officer had already accepted 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 .
Congress Accuses AAP of Fostering Chaos and Criminal Ties in Punjab
Congress claims AAP has failed to address drug issues and is linked to notorious gangsters in Punjab, demanding accountability from the state finance minister. Congress Accuses AAP of Fostering Chaos and Criminal Ties in Punjab
Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in assistance
They want the assistance to be increased from 1,500 to 6,000. They pointed out that the assistance of 1,500 was not sufficient for even two doctors visits as travel, medicines, and consultation fee alone would take most of it
Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in assistance
They want the assistance to be increased from 1,500 to 6,000. They pointed out that the assistance of 1,500 was not sufficient for even two doctors visits as travel, medicines, and consultation fee alone would take most of it
Naman Dhir Blazes 173 Off 64 in Batting Masterclass, Misses Double Century
Naman Dhir hit a batting masterclass in Sher-e-Punjab League 2026, launching a spectacular 173 off just 64 balls, as Amritsar Soormas posted a commanding 67-run victory over Mohali Kings. The 18th match was all Dhir, as he walked out to open
Protests Erupt in Hazaribagh Over Alleged Irregularities in JPSC-JSSC Exams
Former Chief Minister Raghuvar Das leads protests in Hazaribagh, demanding a CBI inquiry into alleged exam irregularities and withdrawal of cases against students. Protests Erupt in Hazaribagh Over Alleged Irregularities in JPSC-JSSC Exams
Benchmark I set for myself was high: Akash Madhwal on life after his IPL 5/5
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has acknowledged that his sensational 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 IPL brought both a career boost and heightened expectations, with the pacer admitting that the benchmark he set for himself became a demanding one to maintain. Madhwal's five-wicket haul in the IPL playoff remains the defining performance of his career, but he insists he has never viewed it as the end point of his journey. We cannot spend our entire cricket journey on just one performance. The best milestones come so we can set new records, break our own milestones, and raise our own benchmarks. I never took my 5/5 lightly. Even after that, I have prepared a lot so that I can do better, set a better record, and do something better. It is not that we take what has already happened. Our hard work is for our own betterment, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. Looking back at the impact of that performance, Madhwal admitted that both the attention and the expectations that followed were significant. Both of these things happened to me, literally. The benchmark I set for myself was high, so people had very high expectations from me. Additionally, since I was playing in the IPL, I knew I had to perform better and improve. Both these factors were present with me, and I believe they both influenced me, Madhwal added. His route to the IPL was itself unconventional. Unlike many fast bowlers who enter the professional system at a young age, Madhwal first studied engineering and took up a job before pursuing cricket seriously. Sometimes I feel I should have started earlier, and then I feel it's God's plan. Whatever God has given is what you will get. But it is what it is. First, I studied engineering, then I took a job. After that, I started playing cricket. It was also because our state got an affiliation in 2019. Before that, we didn't have an affiliation. So, when I got an affiliation, I got a chance to play after a year. After that, I started playing professionally, he stated. Despite wondering at times about what his career could have looked like had he started earlier, Madhwal believes his journey unfolded according to a larger plan. But yeah, its God's plan. Whatever God wants happens, he said. That belief has also helped keep his focus on the game rather than on the years he may have lost by entering professional cricket late. Madhwal said the passion that drove him from tennis-ball cricket into professional cricket remains unchanged, and that his India ambition continues to motivate him. I just want to tell myself that. I never want to leave the thing I am very attached to. And the dream of playing for India is still inside me. Its just a matter of one good season that will lead me up to the top, he said.
Army Soldier Abducted in Rajasthan, Ransom Demand of
An army soldier was abducted in Rajasthan, with kidnappers demanding a ransom of 10 lakh from his family. Army Soldier Abducted in Rajasthan, Ransom Demand of 10 Lakh Made
Dehradun T20 League providing important platform for Uttarakhand cricketers: Madhwal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttarakahand pacer Akash Madhwal believes tournaments such as the ongoing Dehradun T20 League are providing local cricketers with valuable opportunities to showcase their abilities as they prepare for the demanding domestic season ahead. Madhwal, who is leading Mussoorie Thunders in the competition, said players from the state are approaching the tournament with the same intensity they would bring to an IPL or an India game. First of all, as players, we have to prove ourselves in every game. We do not approach the game lightly. Whenever we go to play, we enter the ground. For us, every game is like an Indian game, like an IPL game, whatever cricket we are playing, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. The Uttarakhand pacer also underlined the growth of cricket infrastructure and opportunities in the state, pointing to the increasing number of tournaments being organised for players. And secondly, the cricket happening here in Uttarakhand used to be very limited before. Now, there are very good platforms. For example, this is our third district tournament, and it is being held at such a high level. And thanks to CAU, our association, which is giving us so much cricket, he said. Madhwal believes the increased exposure is particularly important for young cricketers looking to make their way into professional cricket. After this, our major tournament is coming up, the UPL, the Uttarakhand Premier League. So, all these platforms are very important for us as senior players and for all the youngsters who want to play. Because all this is happening live and someone is watching us from somewhere, he said. Whatever is happening, thanks to CAU and thanks to Uttarakhand Cricket, we are getting very good cricket. And we are trying to encourage more players like me to come forward, make Uttarakhand proud, and do well in their cricket journey, Madhwal added. The 32-year-old said the Dehradun T20 League is also helping players carry the work done during the off-season into competitive matches. As I told you earlier, as cricketers, we approach every game in the same way as the big games. So, the off-season practice we have done, we apply it in our games, he said. Madhwal also pointed to the difficult weather conditions in Uttarakhand, particularly during the monsoon, which can restrict the amount of competitive cricket available to players. As you know, for all the tournaments we have, the conditions are not that good here in Uttarakhand. The monsoon arrives very early and lasts a long time. So, in all the cricket we play, we have the same mindset: we want to stick to our game plan and play for our state in the IPL or the Syed Mushtaq Ali. So, we have the same approach here, he said. With Uttarakhand set to enter the Ranji Trophy season, Madhwal feels the current competition can also serve as useful preparation for the domestic campaign, particularly with home matches scheduled to be played in familiar conditions. Yes, definitely. We have the Ranji Trophy season next. We have a home-and-away season. So, all the home matches will be played here, he said. The conditions here, including the pitch and the weather, will help us in the tournament we are playing here. It will help us in our season. We will get to know the overall condition of the pitch. It will help us in some way, Madhwal added.
Saif Ali Khan opens up on Haiwaan's intense action scene: I had to lie down for two days
Saif Ali Khan is set to explore a different kind of action role in Haiwaan. The actor plays a visually impaired character in the upcoming film, but his character is still involved in a physically demanding fight sequence. Saif revealed that his character is trained in martial arts and faces a brutal situation before fighting back. In the scene, his character is tortured, kicked and slapped before eventually retaliating against those attacking him. The sequence was reportedly filmed without body doubles, CGI or extensive camera tricks, giving it a raw and realistic feel. Stunt choreographer Silva designed the action sequence, which involved broken glass and damaged furniture. Saif admitted that filming the scene was physically exhausting and that he needed to rest for two days after completing it. Speaking with Pinkvilla, Saif Ali Khan explained, It's a scene with a great build-up because the characters torture and bash up my character, kicking and slapping him. As an audience, you want him to retaliate, which he eventually does. I thought I was alright but I was exhausted because that is how intense the action scene was. It wasn't CGI or harness-backed action scenes; the fight scene is just raw. It was really lots of fun to perform. He further recalled the challenges involved in filming the sequence, saying, Silva really choreographed that fight, and there were no special effects added to it, there were no duplicates. There's very little fakery in these scenes. The room has broken glass everywhere. It was very raw and kind of violent, and it was utterly exhausting because after that I had to lie down for two days. Interestingly, the Haiwaan team did not conduct any separate workshops or special training sessions for the action sequences. Instead, Saif rehearsed the fight with Silva before filming. The actor recalled how the set was left with broken glass from photo frames and damaged cupboards after the sequence. While the cast managed to avoid major injuries, Saif noted that minor cuts and bruises were part of the demanding shoot. According to Saif, the action sequence works because it is closely connected to the story. His character is subjected to mistreatment, creating a situation where the audience is expected to root for him to fight back. He also credited Silva for choreographing and executing the sequence effectively. Haiwaan marks Saif Ali Khan's first collaboration with director Priyadarshan. The film also reunites Saif with Akshay Kumar after 18 years. Also Read : Saif Ali Khan joins Magnum by Safari as brand ambassador; luggage brand unveils new association
Is This a Video of Ram Mandir CEO Jeetendra Mishra Celebrating While Drunk? No!
We found out that the video is from 2025 and does not show Jeetendra Mishra.
Punjab BJP delegation calls on Guv, seeks probe into suicide over drug issue, 'custodial assault'
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) A delegation of the Punjab BJP, led by state President Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Tuesday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and submitted a memorandum, seeking impartial action in two serious cases related to Sangrur -- first, the suicide by Gulzar Singh over the state drug crisis and another, the alleged custodial assault of Mohanjit Singh. Dhillon said Gulzar Singh had raised the issue of the alleged open sale of chitta (synthetic drug) in his area during a public meeting held by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema and had sought action against the drug menace. He said Gulzar Singhs family had also been facing difficulties due to his sons alleged serious addiction to chitta. The BJP said in a video purportedly recorded before his death, Gulzar Singh had named the Finance Minister and others, whom he allegedly held responsible for the circumstances leading to his death. The party demanded that the case should not be treated merely as a suicide case and that the allegations made by Gulzar Singh should be thoroughly investigated in accordance with law. The delegation sought a CBI probe into his death to ensure an independent investigation. It also demanded that video recordings, relevant communications and statements of family members be preserved as evidence. State President Dhillon also brought the alleged custodial assault of Mohanjit Singh to the Governors notice. Dhillon said Mohanjit Singh was detained after he protested against the state governments handling of the drug menace during Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns visit to Sangrur. The party said Mohanjit Singh subsequently alleged physical abuse and custodial torture and had to undergo medical treatment. The BJP demanded registration of FIRs against all civil officials who allegedly ordered or authorised Mohanjit Singhs removal from the protest site, as well as against police officials found responsible for his removal, assault or alleged custodial torture. It also sought an independent CBI probe into the matter and demanded immediate preservation of medical records, CCTV footage, police station records, duty rosters, official communications and all other records related to his detention. The BJP also announced that it would stage statewide protests on Wednesday demanding justice in both cases.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday directed officials to dismiss the Secretary of a cooperative society for allegedly failing to deposit crop insurance premiums paid by farmers with the District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank, resulting in the rejection of insurance claims of 93 farmers. Shivakumar issued the direction after a farmer from Ittanahalli village in Jewargi taluk of Belagavi district approached him and complained that the insurance premiums paid by the farmers through a self-help society had not been remitted to the DCC Bank. As a result, the farmers had received messages informing them that their crop insurance claims had been rejected. The Chief Minister, who was on a surprise visit to the Yeshwanthpur APMC market here early in the morning, examined the list of farmers who had paid their insurance premiums and directed officials to take action against the society secretary for the alleged negligence. During his visit, Shivakumar interacted with onion, garlic, potato, and coconut growers, traders and mandi owners at the market and sought details about the problems faced by farmers. The Chief Minister questioned farmers about several issues, including whether they were being stopped by police while transporting their produce, whether they were receiving payments on time, whether market intermediaries were charging commissions, the cost of cultivation per acre and whether their produce was being weighed accurately. He also personally checked the weighing of onions at the market. Farmers told Shivakumar that traders in markets in Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Vijayapura charged commissions of Rs 8 to Rs 10, while traders at the Yeshwanthpur APMC market did not charge them a commission. This, they said, was one of the reasons they preferred bringing their produce to Yeshwanthpur. The farmers also said inadequate rainfall this year had severely affected onion production. Normally, they harvest around 150 to 200 bags of onions per acre, but this year the yield had fallen to around 50 bags. They said excessive rainfall could also cause onions to rot in the fields, while transporting the produce to the market could become economically unviable if prices failed to cover transportation costs. A farmer from Challakere taluk in Chitradurga district told the Chief Minister that although he had paid Rs 6,500 per hectare towards crop insurance, he had not received any benefit under the scheme. After hearing the complaint, Shivakumar directed officials to collect the farmers details and examine the matter. Several farmers appreciated Shivakumar for visiting the APMC market and listening to their grievances. Over the last 30 years, no Minister or Chief Minister has come to the market to enquire about farmers problems. It is very satisfying to see you personally visiting the market and reviewing the situation, a farmer told him. Shivakumar also interacted with mandi traders and asked them how much they were paying to the APMC. One trader said they were paying 60 paise for every Rs 100, while another said the payment was Rs 1 for every Rs 100. The Chief Minister warned traders against collecting any additional amount from farmers. If anyone is collecting more money, inform me. I will take action against them, he said. Shivakumar also raised concerns about traders who purchase agricultural produce directly from farmers without bringing it to the APMC market. He said some traders allegedly fix a price and then manipulate the weight while purchasing produce directly from farmers. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that traders purchasing directly from farmers do not resort to any manipulation in weighing the produce. During his interaction with Anjanappa, an onion farmer from Hosahatti village in Kudligi, Shivakumar asked about the availability of water for cultivation. The farmer said he had constructed a house on his agricultural land and had applied three times for an electricity connection, but had not received one. He added that several other houses in the area were facing a similar problem. Shivakumar directed officials to collect the details and assured the farmer that the issue would be resolved. You need not worry. Electricity connections will be provided to everyone, he said, adding that people facing such problems could submit applications during his public service programmes. The Chief Minister also enquired whether the women in the farmers families were receiving Rs 2,000 per month and 10 kg of rice under the State governments guarantee schemes. The farmers said they were receiving the benefits and that the schemes had provided them considerable relief. After the inspection, CM Shivakumar posted a video of the surprise visit on his X handle, captioning it: Responding to the Voice of Farmers and Traders.
ABVP Launches Justice March in Delhi Demanding Safer Student Housing
In response to a tragic building collapse, ABVP demands justice and enhanced safety measures for student housing in Delhi. ABVP Launches Justice March in Delhi Demanding Safer Student Housing
'Bengal Doesn't Need To Experiment With The Bulldozer'
'We have a very demanding electorate which expects us to do something. So we will have to do something which is a bit out of the ordinary while at the same time keeping in mind the risk factors.'
Watch: Sacred Mahadipa Alati Performed at Shrimandir on Ekadashi
The sacred Mahadipa Alati was performed at Shrimandir on Ekadashi. After being sanctified before Lord Jagannatha, the Mahadipa was taken to the temples top following the Alati.
Leaders' Arrest Over Remarks On Speaker Triggers BRS vs Congress Fight
Scores of Congress workers and Dalit activists on Tuesday marched towardsBRSpresident K Chandrasekhar Rao's farmhouse at Erravelli, demanding an apology over the comments.
GMC Anantnag interns condemn show-cause notices to student representatives
Anantnag, Sep 08: MBBS Interns of the Government Medical College Anantnag strongly condemned the issuance of a show-cause notice to the two student representatives- Dr. Mohammad Akib Javid and Dr. Runga Zamin Javaid- in connection with the ongoing interns protest for their legitimate stipend demands. In a statement, the MBBS interns said, It is deeply concerning that, out of the entire group of protesting interns, the administration has chosen to issue the notice specifically to the two representatives who have been communicating the collective concerns of the interns. We believe that raising genuine grievances and representing fellow students cannot be equated with gross indiscipline or professional misconduct, it added. The notice issued by the medical college warns of the possibility of curtailment, temporary suspension and even cancellation of internship. Reacting to the move, the interns said that such a language is extremely intimidating and has created a sense of fear among interns who are simply demanding their legitimate rights. They said that student representation is not misconduct and raising legitimate concerns is not an act of indiscipline. They urged authorities to engage with the representatives through dialogue rather than threatening them with punitive action. We remain respectful of the institution and the authorities, but respect must be mutual, the statement said. The internee students appealed to the administration and the concerned authorities to withdraw the notice and resolve the stipend issue through meaningful dialogue rather than coercion or intimidation. Our representatives will not be abandoned. We stand united, and our demand for justice, dignity and a fair stipend will continue peacefully and democratically, the students said.
Punjab man dies by suicide after raising drug issue to minister
A 47-year-old man, Gulzar Singh, from Dirba in Sangrur district, allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. In a purported video, he questioned Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the unabated supply of 'chitta' (synthetic drugs) in the area, stating his son was addicted. Opposition parties have seized on the incident, demanding a probe and justice for Gulzar Singh, putting the Mann-led AAP government under pressure regarding the drug menace in the state.
Students protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar against MPSC paper leak, check their demands
A large number of students preparing for MPSC competitive examinations gathered at Kranti Chowk to protest against MPSC paper leaks. The students chanted slogans demanding transparency in the examination system.The students demanded the resignation of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman. Students say incidents like paper leaks affect the confidence of thousands of candidates who have worked hard and prepared for the exams and have a direct impact on their future.
Maratha quota stir: Jarange agrees to IV fluids as health deteriorates on 11th day of fast
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange began his latest hunger strike on August 29, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category
MPSC paper leak: Aspirants protest in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, seek probe
Scores of MPSC aspirants staged a protest in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Tuesday, alleging widespread corruption and paper leaks, and demanded a high-level probe into the recent recruitment examinations. Protesters gathered at the Kranti Chowk area of the city, demanding the immediate appointment of officers with a clean image to the top posts in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). A similar march was held in Pune on Monday. ''An efficient officer with a clean image like (state FDA commissioner) Tukaram Mundhe should be posted to MPSC; only then students will get justice. We come from families of farmers and come here to study and fulfil the dreams of our parents, one of the protesting aspirants said. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a question paper leak involving the MPSC Drug Inspector (Group-B) screening examination held in March. The police have arrested seven persons, including a female candidate who had secured seventh rank in the exam
BAPS apologizes for demanding a Ladyless staff at Eiffel Tower visit
After the Eiffel Tower was closed amid a staff strike over alleged discrimination, Hindu group BAPS issued an apology, but maintained that no one was denied access. Earlier, The employees protested against the removal of the site's female workers ...
'My Best Game Comes Under Pressure': Ishan On Record-breaking 270 In Duleep Trophy Final
Duleep Trophy Final: India batter and East Zone captain Ishan Kishan believes the pressure of big matches brings out the best in him, as he reflected on his monumental 270 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Kishan produced one of the finest knocks in Duleep Trophy history, smashing 270 off 334 balls with 30 fours and seven sixes to help East Zone post a mammoth 708 in their first innings. His knock is the eighth-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Speaking in a BCCI video ahead of the start of Day 3, Kishan said he thrives in situations where the stakes are high and pressure is mounting. I think when its a big match, theres a kind of pressure. And I feel that in that pressure, my best game comes, because when youre batting, youre a little nervous, but at the same time, youre aggressive too. Youre watching; if you get the ball, youll hit it. So I think its a very good mixture of calm and being aggressive. So it works a lot for me when there are such stages, where either the wickets have fallen early. Whenever Im in such situations, I enjoy it a lot, Kishan said. Kishans approach during the marathon innings was built around patience and playing according to the situation rather than chasing personal milestones. He said he constantly broke the teams target into smaller goals while batting. Rather than thinking about your own batting, you have your team goal. What will benefit the team? So when you move forward according to that, your batting becomes very good. If the total has reached 400 now, lets do 450 first. Then lets do 450 to 500. So, you know, this is a process that you go through, Kishan said. The left-hander also explained how he dealt with the challenging conditions and a softening ball at Chepauk, where the large boundaries demanded considerable effort from the batters. Its very difficult. You have to put in a lot of effort to hit shots. The boundary on one side was very big. The ball was getting soft in between. So you had to put in a lot of effort for the boundary, Kishan said. Kishan also revealed how he adjusted his technique against Mohammad Siraj, particularly when the pacer attempted to unsettle him with short deliveries. When Siraj was putting in, I was batting more bent down. It wasnt to tackle the bouncer. But it was to avoid throwing the wicket. If I go to hit it and get out somewhere, he said. Kishan initially shared a major partnership with Kumar Kushagra, who scored 101 off 132 balls, before continuing his assault against a tiring South Zone attack. Kushagras dismissal for 101 came shortly before lunch, but Kishan continued to dominate, reaching his double century off 270 balls. He then accelerated further and moved beyond 250 before briefly retiring due to fatigue. He returned to the crease after Mohammed Shamis quickfire 28 and attempted to push towards a rare triple century. However, with wickets falling at the other end, Kishan was eventually caught near the long-on boundary for 270, leaving him 30 runs short of the landmark. Reflecting on the innings, Kishan said the quality of his strokeplay gave him confidence throughout the long stay at the crease. He returned to the crease after Mohammed Shamis quickfire 28 and attempted to push towards a rare triple century. However, with wickets falling at the other end, Kishan was eventually caught near the long-on boundary for 270, leaving him 30 runs short of the landmark. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories East Zones mammoth total has also put them in a commanding position in the final, with South Zone facing a daunting task against the side led by their inspirational captain. Article Source: IANS
'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.
Protests Erupt In Delhi Over Murder Of Manipuri Musician; Congress MP Targets Modi Govt
Delhi Police have arrested seven people, along with a juvenile, in connection with the death of Manipuri musician Vikram Singh in southeast Delhi. The 54-year-old, who lived in Kilokari village for several years, allegedly suffered a fatal assault after objecting to a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff shouting and drinking outside his apartment. Singh was rushed to Holy Family Hospital by his son Yaiphaba but later succumbed to his injuries. Police have identified the arrested accused as Bharat Kumar, Pramod, Ramzan Khan, Deepanshu, Mohan Vishwakarma, Vijay and Mannu, along with the juvenile. Following the incident, people from Manipur held a protest and candlelight march in Delhi, demanding justice and strict action. Police have also obtained CCTV footage and launched an investigation.
Rahul Gandhi Expresses Condolences Over Death of Manipuri Musician, Calls for Justice
Rahul Gandhi mourns the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, demanding swift justice for the incident. Rahul Gandhi Expresses Condolences Over Death of Manipuri Musician, Calls for Justice
The DMK members, insisting that the remarks made by CM Vijay on Monday be expunged, moved towards the Speakers chair and staged a sit-in
Ruckus in TN assembly over CM's remark; DMK MLAs evicted
A major political confrontation unfolded in the Tamil Nadu assembly as DMK MLAs were evicted after demanding the expunction of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's statement.
Tamil Nadu Assembly witnesses uproar over CM Vijay's ED remarks, DMK MLAs evicted
Ruckus broke out in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLAs raised slogans demanding that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's statement, based on Enforcement Directorate (ED) documents, be expunged from the records. Speaker JCD Prabhakar rejected the demand, following which the main opposition MLAs were evicted from the House.
Eiffel Tower-BAPS row in Paris explained
The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors on Monday after staff walked out over claims that female employees were sidelined during a private visit by a BAPS delegation. The monument was expected to reopen on Tuesday after talks between workers and management.Here is what is known so far.What happened during the visit?Around 100 members of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) visited the Eiffel Tower on Saturday, September 5. The delegation was in France for events linked to the inauguration of a BAPS Hindu temple near Paris, according to Reuters.The Eiffel Towers operating company, SETE, said the delegation had asked for the visit to be organised in a way that limited interactions with women. SETE acknowledged that the request had been accepted but said these conditions should not have been accepted, according to AFP. The dispute concerns instructions given to Eiffel Tower employees during the visit. Staff representatives said some female workers were asked to leave their workstations, move to other areas or avoid specific parts of the tower. In some locations, they were replaced by male colleagues.Diane Davoine, a union representative, told Reuters: As the delegation passed through, women were asked to leave their workstations so that men could take their places.The employees statement described the instructions as an attempt to make female workers invisible because of their sex.Did BAPS remove the women?There is no confirmed indication that BAPS members physically removed Eiffel Tower employees. The available accounts say the delegation made a request and that the towers management organised the arrangements.The Eiffel Tower staff statement blamed professional instructions that led to female employees being sidelined, replaced and made invisible because of their sex. SETE also accepted that the conditions should not have been approved.The central question is therefore whether the towers management acted on a request that sought to limit contact between the delegation and female staff.What did BAPS say?BAPS addressed the controversy in a post on X published by the BAPS Mandir Swaminarayan Hindou de Paris account. The organisation said it understood the concerns raised and took them seriously.It said the visit had been arranged with the Eiffel Tower team because of the size of the delegation and had been scheduled at the start of normal opening hours to minimise disruption to other visitors.BAPS wrote:We understand the concerns expressed and take them very seriously. Given the size of our delegation, the visit was organized in coordination with the Eiffel Tower teams, at the start of normal opening hours, in order to limit as much as possible any disruption for other visitors. To our knowledge, at no time was access to the Eiffel Tower denied to anyone. Nevertheless, we wish to offer our sincere apologies to anyone who may have been hurt or inconvenienced by this situation. We are deeply committed to the universal values of mutual respect and service to others.The statement does not directly explain whether BAPS requested that female employees be moved or replaced.BAPSs reference to access being denied appears to concern visitors entering the Eiffel Tower. The staffs complaint, however, concerns the treatment of female employees inside the workplace. These are separate issues.Why did the Eiffel Tower close?Staff members held a walkout on Monday, September 7, after tensions rose over the weekend. The towers website initially cited operational or exceptional reasons for the closure.Davoine said employees wanted to open talks with management and ensure that female staff were not treated in the same way again, Reuters reported.The closure was linked to a workplace protest over gender equality. It was not reported as a security shutdown or a protest by visitors.What happens next?Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grgoire said an investigation would be launched to establish what happened. He backed the employees concerns and said equality between women and men must apply throughout the city.The investigation is expected to examine who made the request, who approved the arrangements and what instructions were given to employees.SETE said the landmark was due to reopen on Tuesday after a meeting between staff and management.What is confirmedand what is not?The following facts are established by the statements and reports available so far:A BAPS delegation visited the Eiffel Tower on September 5.The visit was coordinated with the Eiffel Tower team.BAPS said the visit was scheduled early to limit disruption to other visitors.SETE said the delegation had requested arrangements limiting interactions with women.Female employees said they were asked to leave posts, avoid areas and, in some cases, were replaced by male colleagues.SETE said the conditions should not have been accepted.BAPS apologised but said it knew of no instance in which anyone was denied access to the tower.Staff protested, leading to the temporary closure.Paris authorities announced an investigation.What remains to be established is the exact wording of the request, who approved it and whether the instructions to female employees were issued by Eiffel Tower management, contractors or others involved in organising the visit.
IIT Mandi seeks new director amid varna row, Behera's term ends in December
IIT Mandi seeks new director amid varna row Beheras term ends in December
In Delhi, Over 2,800 Kg Of Unsafe Food Destroyed Ahead Of Festive Season
Food safety teams inspected markets including Khoya Mandi, Mori Gate, Bagh Deewar, Sanjay Market and Janakpuri Mandi, focusing on suspected adulteration, poor storage conditions and the quality of products being sold to consumers.
Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra to take charge as Ram Temple Trust CEO today
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Air Marshal (Retd.) Jeetendra Mishra, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Mandir Trust, will formally assume office on Tuesday. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as the CEO of the Ram Temple Trust earlier this month. The appointment was approved during a high-profile meeting of the Trust, which considered the recommendations of the search committee constituted to select the temple's first CEO. He was selected for the top post from the pool of more than 5,000 prospective candidates. The Trust members, in their presser soon after the appointment, hailed the Air Force veteran's more than 39 years of distinguished career in the service and reaffirmed belief in his extensive leadership experience, which will now move from military command to institutional responsibility. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986, Mishra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and served as the Commander during Operation Sindoor -- India's befitting response to the Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror attack. The CEO will have his hands full with numerous tasks, as he will be the point person for making the administration and financial management of the temple more organised and robust. Temple management, security, staff administration, devotee facilities, and coordination among various departments and agencies will be among his primary responsibilities. Later, expressing his gratitude over the appointment, the former Air Marshal said he considered himself fortunate to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving the nation as well as Lord Ram and the devotees of the temple. My heart is filled with gratitude. I consider myself the most fortunate person today to have been given this responsibility twice in my life, once to serve the nation and now to serve Lord Ram, the temple and its devotees through its organisation and administration, he said.
Veterinary interns stage protest at SKUAST-K, demand stipend hike
Veterinary interns at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry campus in Shuhama, Ganderbal, demanding an immediate enhancement of their monthly internship stipend. Under the banner of the Jammu & Kashmir Veterinary Students Association (JKVSA), the student body representing students of Sher-e-Kashmir Universities of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir and Jammu held a protest at the SKUAST-K campus, demanding a stipend hike. Gathering outside the main administrative block, clad in lab coats and scrubs, scores of veterinary interns held placards and raised slogans to highlight their long-pending grievances. The protesting students pointed out severe disparities in monthly stipends compared to medical interns across the Union Territory, as well as veterinary counterparts in other states. They highlighted that while medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir receive significantly higher monthly allowances, veterinary interns continue to receive a meagre sum that barely covers basic living and commuting costs. Students emphasised that their internship routines involve round-the-clock emergency duties, livestock care, ambulatory services and field postings without adequate financial support. JKVSA President Saqlain Rashid said the university had recommended a hike in their monthly stipend three years ago, but the file had been pending with the Finance Department since 2023. Our stipend is very low, only Rs 6,000, while interns at other universities in the country are paid Rs 23,500, he said. He said the interns had to travel to other districts and cattle farms for clinical training, fieldwork and emergency duties. We have to pay from our own pocket. How can we arrange money for travel when we are paid Rs 6,000 only? he said, urging the government to process the file and increase their stipend. Rashid said they would launch an indefinite strike if the government failed to address their demand and hike their stipend. The protest by veterinary and animal husbandry interns comes amid a week-long protest by MBBS and BDS interns in Jammu and Kashmir, who are also seeking a hike in their monthly stipend.
The Changing Role of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is often understood in the narrow context of treating pain or helping someone recover after an injury or surgery. But the profession has evolved far beyond that. Today, physiotherapy is about movement, prevention, rehabilitation and, most importantly, helping people remain independent and participate fully in their everyday lives. On World Physiotherapy Day, observed every year on September 8, it is important to look at physiotherapy not merely as a treatment option after something has gone wrong, but as an important part of maintaining physical health throughout life. Movement is one of the most basic requirements of the human body. We walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, climb stairs, run, work and sleep without thinking much about the complex coordination involved. We begin to appreciate the importance of movement only when pain, injury, weakness or illness takes that ability away. That is where physiotherapy becomes important. A physiotherapist does not simply treat a painful joint or a stiff muscle. The larger responsibility is to understand why the problem has occurred, identify the limitations in movement and strength, and help the individual regain confidence in their body. OUR LIFESTYLE IS CHANGING AND SO ARE OUR PROBLEMS One of the biggest challenges before us today is our increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Long working hours, prolonged sitting, excessive screen time, inadequate physical activity and poor posture have made neck pain, back pain, shoulder problems and other musculoskeletal complaints increasingly common. There was a time when back pain was largely associated with physically demanding work. Today, it is equally common among people who spend most of their working day sitting at a desk. The same applies to neck and shoulder problems. Hours spent looking down at mobile phones and laptops can place considerable stress on the neck and upper back. What begins as occasional discomfort can gradually become a persistent problem. The common response is often to take a painkiller, apply a balm or simply wait for the pain to disappear. But pain is not always the problem itself. It can be a warning that something in the way we move, work or use our body needs attention. This is where proper assessment becomes important. PHYSIOTHERAPY SHOULD NOT BEGIN ONLY AFTER INJURY One of the misconceptions that needs to change is that physiotherapy is meant only for people who have suffered an injury or undergone surgery. Prevention is an equally important part of physiotherapy. A person who spends eight hours at a desk can benefit from understanding correct posture, strengthening the muscles that support the spine and incorporating appropriate movement into the working day. Similarly, a sportsperson can benefit from physiotherapy not only after an injury but also as part of injury prevention and performance preparation. For older adults, physiotherapy can help maintain strength, balance, flexibility and mobility. These are particularly important because a loss of balance or muscle strength can increase the risk of falls and dependence on others. For women, physiotherapy has an important role during pregnancy and after childbirth, particularly in helping restore strength, mobility and overall physical function. The principle is simple. We should not wait for movement to become difficult before we start taking care of it. THE GOAL IS NOT SIMPLY TO REDUCE PAIN A patient often comes to a physiotherapist with one immediate question: When will my pain go? That is understandable. Anyone living with pain wants relief. But successful physiotherapy is about more than temporary relief. The objective is to address the underlying problem and help the patient return to normal activity. If someone has recurrent back pain, for example, simply reducing the pain may not be enough. We need to understand whether there is weakness, stiffness, poor movement mechanics, an unsuitable working position or another contributing factor. Similarly, after an operation, rehabilitation is not complete merely because the surgical wound has healed. The patient needs to regain strength, mobility, confidence and the ability to perform daily activities. The real measure of recovery is not only whether a patient feels better inside the clinic. It is whether they can walk better, work better, climb stairs, sleep comfortably, return to their sport or carry out everyday activities without unnecessary limitations. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING Physical health and mental wellbeing are closely connected. Anyone who has experienced prolonged pain knows that it can affect much more than the body. Persistent pain can disturb sleep, affect mood, reduce confidence and restrict social and professional life. A person may gradually stop exercising because movement hurts. They may avoid going out, playing with their children or participating in activities they once enjoyed. Reduced activity can then lead to further weakness and stiffness, creating a cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to break. Physiotherapy can help break that cycle. Good rehabilitation gives patients not only exercises but also knowledge and confidence. When patients understand their condition and learn what their body is capable of doing, they begin to take ownership of their recovery. That is an important shift. The patient should not remain dependent on treatment forever. The ultimate objective should be to make the patient stronger, more confident and capable of managing their physical health independently. AGE SHOULD NOT BECOME AN EXCUSE FOR INACTIVITY Another area where we need to change our thinking is ageing. Growing older is a natural process. Losing independence does not have to be an inevitable part of it. Strength, balance, flexibility and endurance can be maintained through appropriate physical activity and exercise. Physiotherapy can play an important role in helping older people remain mobile and independent. The aim is not to make an elderly person perform like a young athlete. The aim is much more practical and meaningful. Can they get out of a chair without assistance? Can they climb the stairs? Can they walk to the market? Can they travel, meet friends and participate in family life? These may appear to be ordinary things, but for someone struggling with mobility, they represent independence and dignity. Technology will help, but the human connection will remain important Physiotherapy is also changing with technology. Digital rehabilitation, wearable devices, movement analysis and teleconsultation are opening new possibilities for patients and therapists. These developments can make rehabilitation more accessible and help monitor progress. But technology cannot replace the importance of clinical assessment, communication and understanding the individual patient. Every patient is different. Two people may have the same diagnosis but completely different physical requirements, lifestyles and recovery patterns. A good rehabilitation programme therefore has to be personalised. Physiotherapy is ultimately about people, not just conditions. A CULTURE OF MOVEMENT IS WHAT WE NEED Perhaps the most important message on World Physiotherapy Day is that movement should become a part of our daily routine rather than something we turn to only when a doctor tells us to exercise. Take regular breaks from prolonged sitting. Walk whenever possible. Strengthen the body. Work on flexibility and balance. Pay attention to posture. Give the body adequate recovery. Most importantly, do not ignore persistent pain or limitations in movement. At the same time, exercise should be appropriate to an individuals age, physical condition and medical history. More exercise is not always better. The right exercise, performed correctly and consistently, is what matters. Physiotherapy has a role to play at every stage of this journey. From a child learning to move confidently, to an athlete returning to competition, from a professional dealing with work related pain to an older person trying to preserve independence, physiotherapy can make a meaningful difference. MOVING TOWARDS A HEALTHIER FUTURE World Physiotherapy Day is therefore not simply a day to recognise physiotherapists. It is an opportunity to recognise the importance of movement itself. We often take the ability to walk, bend, stretch, lift and move for granted. Yet these simple abilities determine how independently we live our lives. As physiotherapists, our responsibility is not only to treat illness and injury but also to educate people, prevent avoidable problems and help them understand that their physical health deserves attention long before a serious problem develops. A healthy body is not one that never experiences pain or injury. It is one that is cared for, strengthened and given the opportunity to recover. This World Physiotherapy Day, let us remember that movement is not merely a function of the body. It is freedom, confidence, independence and quality of life. And sometimes, helping a person move again means helping them reclaim a part of their life that they thought they had lost. Dr Manasi Pawar is a Pune based physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field.
Where is the Omar Abdullah led NC Government?
Between governmentality, governance and politics, where does the Omar Abdullah led government stand? This is a question that befuddles the mind of every Kashmiri. To the common Kashmiri, the government is missing in action, except for photo ops, self-congratulatory media rants by its MLAs and other unelected honchos. In other words, the Omar Abdullah led government jogs its way by trying to hog the media headlines. But this is what National Conference was not voted for into power. A massive mandate that was given by the people of Jammu and Kashmir was meant to address long standing political grievances, the status of J&K with respect to the broader federal framework of India after 2019, and resolving the day to day but pressing issues of the people. Instead of that what the people of J&K have gotten is a nonfunctional government which neither is into governmentality nor governance, and a party that has lost its way and some would say even soul. The real victims and sufferers of the Omar Abdullah led government are the hapless people of J&K. Beyond rhetorical and mostly unkept promises in the partys pre-election manifesto, the common people of J&K only see dazzling displays of authority in the form or security cavalcades, irrelevant media sound bytes by NC members and loyalists, and irrelevant governance if at all it can be called that. This is justified by the NC government by blaming the diarchic mode of hybrid governance in J&K defined my dual modes of authority, power and centralized control. This is correct but only up to a point. There are domains of government and governance that are in the Chief Ministers ambit and that of the elected government. Why is not authority exercised in these domains for the overall welfare and wellbeing of the people of J&K? This is because the NC government has given up on governance, let alone politics. In the realm of politics, the aspirations of J&Ks people have been reduced to a mere demand for statehood. Even if it is conceded that statehood is only what people of J&K want, what is the shape and form of that? What does statehood mean in the absence of control over the policing functions of the state? What does going to Delhi and meeting ministers and then doing photo ops over that add up to? Nothing but empty symbolism aimed at playing to the gallery. But beyond and behind this empty symbolism, and shifting blame to the diarchic mode of power and authority in J&K lies a game played by the NC government. This behind the scenes game is about money, corruption and patronage. The NC has reduced its massive and historical mandate to enrich itself and its cronies by disbursal of patronage. This is in the form of corrupt practices over transfers in areas that the government has remit over, lording over a bureaucracy that is increasingly working at cross purposes and a government that has lost its sense of purpose and direction. Its sole goal appears to be making the government a patronage machine for its loyalists and supporters at the expense of the wider public. If the NC government was a little serious about governance and welfare of the people of J&K, it could have easily extracted efficiencies within the existing framework and systems and passed the benefits to people. But it has chosen not to. What it does instead is to encourage and promote inertia in the government structures, and then pass on the systems inefficiencies to the people. The recent increase in power tariff rates to people is a case in point here. Blaming these to peaks and troughs in demand for electricity, T & D losses and other technical matters is obfuscation at best and lying at worst. Instead of making the system more efficient which is possible, the NC government paralyses it by various means and methods. Governance is not about commanding vast resources and then disbursing these at whim. It is about making use of available resources to create more and ensuring that these are disbursed and used in the interests of equity, and fairness to all, with prejudice to none. This principle of governance has been hollowed out by the NC and its honchos. The sufferers are the people of J&K who have neither voice to address deliberate governance failures nor means to redress these. But the NC government plays the chor aaya, chor aaya, trick little realizing that in this day and age of technology induced transparency it cannot fool people all the time. If it is really serious about the hurdles and burdens it faces, the choice of giving up on governmental power is before it. But no, it will not abdicate and give up on the perks and privileges of power and only play the blame game. By riding on the sentiments of people in 2024 and then running roughshod over these, the so called grand old party has betrayed its own people. The hollowed-out party which was given a new lease of life by people of J&K in 2024 has also dug its own grave. But the series of its inconsistencies, lies and deceptions which will bury the party in these would not have mattered but for the faith that people of J&K reposed in it. Everything is in the court of people now. When time comes, the people of J&K must exercise their choices with great care and attention and show the door to those that have consistently betrayed their genuine expectations. Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari is the President, Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party.
Pay Fee Reimbursement Dues Immediately: Kavitha
The protesters first paid floral tributes to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at the Ambedkar Centre before marching towards the collectorate, raising slogans demanding that the government address students grievances. They staged a brief sit-in at the collectorate.
Punjab Employees Plan Strike Against Governments Policies
Punjab government employees announce a strike in response to controversial decisions, demanding dialogue and fair treatment. Punjab Employees Plan Strike Against Governments Policies
77 days and counting: Haryana guest teachers intensify agitation seeking job regularisation
The teachers are demanding implementation of the State governments regularisation policies framed in 2014, citing recent judgments of the Supreme Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandimandir joins elite Army cancer care network
Paper leak protests hit Pune as Maratha quota stir looms in Maharashtra
Students in Pune protested demanding MPSC chairman and secretary resignations after a paper leak. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his fast seeking caste certificates for reservation benefits. Thousands of students marched towards the Pune District Collectorate with opposition support. The government faces widespread discontent from various protesting communities. Patil plans a larger agitation in Mumbai after September twelfth.
Haldwani 'purification' row: Congress workers protest in Dehradun, MPs to meet President
Congress leaders demonstrated in Dehradun, demanding an FIR for a recent ritual. Over thirty SC/ST MPs met in Delhi to seek a meeting with the President. They will submit a memorandum against the 'purification' act and demand an FIR. Congress leaders called the ritual an insult to the Constitution and untouchability. They believe public anger will lead to the BJP government's ouster.
Separatists enforce weeklong lockdown in Cameroon's Anglophone regions
Digital Desk | Yaounde, Sep 8 (IANS) Armed separatists are enforcing a weeklong lockdown in Cameroon's conflict-hit English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions, leading to renewed clashes, residents and security sources said. Separatist leaders announced on social media that the lockdown, which began on Monday, aims to disrupt the start of the new school year, Xinhua News Agency reported. In Bamenda, the capital of the Northwest Region, residents described a tense atmosphere, with schools closed and movement severely restricted. We heard gunshots. People are really afraid. The streets are deserted. Shops are closed, and almost all activities have stopped, a resident, who requested anonymity, told Xinhua by phone. In a video posted online on Sunday, armed separatist fighters threatened to kill anyone who attempts to step out during the lockdown period. Security officials said additional troops had been deployed to both regions to conduct day and night patrols. On Sunday, regional authorities assured residents that security had been tightened and urged them to continue their daily activities. The Northwest and Southwest regions have seen armed conflict since 2017, when separatists began fighting government forces to establish an independent state. In July, seven passengers were kidnapped in Cameroon's Northwest region. The passengers were travelling from the town of Bafoussam, the capital of the West region, to Bamenda, the capital of the Northwest, when armed men intercepted their vehicle. Family members told local media the abductors are demanding a ransom for their release. Ransom kidnappings are common in the English-speaking Northwest, where separatists have clashed with government forces in a push for independence. Police say travellers are frequently targeted by gunmen suspected to be separatist fighters. In June, about 12 people, including 10 passengers on a bus, were kidnapped by suspected separatist fighters in Cameroon's Northwest Region, where an armed separatist conflict is ongoing, according to locals and security sources. The bus left the locality of Ndop and was heading to Bamenda, the region's chief town, when it was intercepted by gunmen.
CPI(M) Faces Criticism Over Draft Report on Election Loss in Kerala
CPI(M) leaders in Kerala challenge a draft report on their election loss, demanding clarity on organizational failures ahead of a larger meeting. CPI(M) Faces Criticism Over Draft Report on Election Loss in Kerala
You are all incompetent and frauds: Kangana Ranaut's fiery exchange with officials in Mandi
Aqua Farmers Threaten Crop Holiday After March
Aqua farmers warn of a crop holiday from March 2027, demanding lower feed costs, price regulation and government support to tackle rising losses.
Deputy jailor, petrol bunk operator held with Rs 10K bribe
Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday, September 7, caught Huzurabad Sub-Jail Deputy Jailor Nampally Devender and petrol bunk operator, Ravula Harish, in an alleged Rs 10,000 bribe case. In the evening, 46-year-old Devender and 30-year-old Harish were caught at the Indian Oil Sub-Jail Petrol Bunk while demanding and accepting the alleged bribe from 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 .
Parents Protest Fee Hike At Sports Centres
Parents in Hyderabad are protesting a steep coaching fee hike at government-run sports centres, demanding a rollback of fees from 150 to 960.
Congress to Hold Dharna Demanding Public Disclosure of SIR Notice List
He warned that if the lists were not released even after the dharna, he would begin a hunger strike to press for transparency in the electoral revision process.
BRS MLC denies making abusive remarks against Telangana Assembly Speaker
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan denied making any abusive or derogatory remarks against Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar. The Member of Legislative Council issued a clarification after the Assembly condemned his remarks and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and several ministers demanded that he be dismissed from the House. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislator made the remarks during a protest by the party MLAs and MLCs when they were stopped at the Assembly entrance by the police for wearing black T-shirts with slogans. The MLC said that the Congress leaders attributed words to him that he never said. If the remarks I made are perceived as being directed at the Speaker, I withdraw those comments. I express regret for the same, he said. He alleged that BRS MLAs and MLCs were attacked when they were entering the legislature complex. The MLC said the police punched him repeatedly in the stomach. Despite being punched in the stomach, I did not say a word. Out of intolerance, they attributed words to me that I never uttered, he said. Stating that he has high regard and respect for the chair of the Speaker, the MLC denied uttering a word against him. Tata Madhusudhan, also known as Tata Madhu, alleged that BRS MLAs elected by the people were attacked by police. Even the women legislators were not spared. He demanded that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also holds the Home portfolio, must apologise for the incident involving the women MLAs. He said the actions of policemen, like pulling the clothes of women legislators, pulling their hair and strangling them, were all shameful for a civilised society. He alleged that police attacked senior leaders like Yadava Reddy, Jagdish Reddy, Harish Rao, KTR and Dr Sanjay and dragged them. Demanding that the police take action against those involved in these incidents, the MLC said he would speak in detail about the issue in the Legislative Council on Tuesday.
Dehradun T20 League: Vikasnagar Dhamaka beat Selakui Strikers by 8 wickets
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 7 (IANS) Vikasnagar Dhamaka registered a commanding eight-wicket victory over Selakui Strikers in an exciting rain-curtailed seven-over contest at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy Ground in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 on Monday. Captain Vishal Kashyap starred with a sensational unbeaten 53 off just 20 balls as Vikasnagar chased down the target of 69 in only 5.3 overs. After winning the toss, Vikasnagar Dhamaka opted to bowl and maintained control from the very beginning. Their bowlers delivered disciplined performances, denying the opposition batters the opportunity to score freely. Vinay Aswal was the standout bowler for Vikasnagar, picking up two crucial wickets for 16 runs in his two overs, while Goldie Malik claimed one wicket, conceding 15 runs in his solitary over. Selakui Strikers began cautiously before attempting to accelerate through the middle overs. They eventually posted 68 for the loss of three wickets in their allotted seven overs. Nitish Joshi led the scoring for Selakui with an aggressive 35 off 13 balls, smashing three fours and three sixes. Sanskar Rawat also contributed 14 runs off 12 balls, including two boundaries. Chasing 69, Vikasnagar Dhamaka made an explosive start. Captain Vishal Kashyap took charge of the innings, playing good shots all around the ground to remain unbeaten on 53 off just 20 deliveries. His innings featured two fours and six towering sixes. Kunal Chandela provided valuable support at the other end, scoring 13 runs off eight balls, as Vikasnagar reached 74 for two in just 5.3 overs to seal a comfortable and emphatic victory, just like we see in international matches.
A good year to win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe
Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 7 (IANS) Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admits he is among the favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after claiming the Golden Boot at this summer's World Cup and becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Mbappe's 10 goals in the United States this summer took his World Cup total to 22, one more than Lionel Messi. Despite failing to win the tournament with France or any titles with Real Madrid last season, his achievements have made him a leading candidate for the award, which will be presented by France Football at the end of October. Speaking to the press ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League opener at home to Inter Milan on Tuesday night, Mbappe was asked about the Ballon d'Or. A lot of people talk about me as a possible Ballon d'Or winner (...) Of course, I've made history this summer in the most important competition in sports, but we will have to wait and see, said the striker, who nevertheless believes it could be a good year for him to win, reports Xinhua. Asked whether he believes he is the best player in the world, Mbappe joked, I always do, before adding that everyone has their own opinion. There may be people here who think I'm the best in the world and others who don't. I don't think it's a debate you have to have. It's the journalists who are going to vote, and they'll think about who they believe is the best, commented Mbappe, who said it was always a pleasure to play in the Champions League. He also brushed aside suggestions that he and Vinicius Jr. do not work well together, although he did comment that it was a never-ending debate and we all need to improve. Mbappe also spoke about Jose Mourinho, describing the Real Madrid coach as a man who knows how to win, how to inspire those around him, and how to motivate the whole club, his team. And win matches. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Jose Mourinho celebrated his return to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium with a 4-1 home win over Real Sociedad on Wednesday night. Mbappe scored once in the first half and twice in the second as Real Madrid overcame a difficult opening period before taking control after the break. A moment of quality in the 40th minute saw Fede Valverde pick out Mbappe, who cut inside and fired home to put Real Madrid ahead as the demanding home crowd began to show signs of discontent. Mbappe scored Real Madrid's third goal and restored their lead just after the hour following a swift passing move with Jude Bellingham, who turned provider again in the 68th minute when he won the ball from Real Sociedad defender Luken Beitia to set up Vinicius Jr. for his side's third goal of the night. The World Cup top scorer completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute after an assist from Vinicius to seal a comfortable victory and a winning return to the Bernabeu for Mourinho.
No added pressure: Satwik-Chirag focus on fine-tuning ahead of Asian Games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Fresh from winning the China Masters, Indias Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are focused on making the most of the 10-day window before the Asian Games, with the reigning champions insisting there is no added pressure despite entering the continental showpiece as defending champions. No, not necessarily. I think weve played. This is going to be the third Asian Games. And I think we are used to the games, like playing at such big stages. So I think theres no added pressure as such of playing a big event. But I think pressure is always there. For each and every tournament that you play, this is how you are able to cope with it and handle it. And I think we just want to go like, we have 10 days of practice before we head to the Asian Games, and we want to go out there and give it our best. So before we take that flight to Nagoya, we want to practise all the shortcomings and improve on things we want to improve on. And I think in the next 10 days, that would be our goal to keep our bodies fit and to work on the things that need to be worked on, Chirag Shetty told IANS in a virtual interaction. The World No. 5 Indians were made to work hard in the China Masters final on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Chinas He and Ren 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in a 70-minute thriller. The victory was especially sweet for Satwik and Chirag, who finished second in the China Masters in 2023 and 2025 and reached the semifinals in 2024. They became the first Indian men's doubles pair to win the event since its inception in 2005. Reflecting on their victory, the pair said the title has given them a timely confidence boost ahead of the Asian Games. Yeah, it feels really good, obviously, to win the China Masters right before the Asian Games. It definitely gives us a huge confidence boost going into the Asian Games, especially after having a tough few months being away from the court. So it definitely gives us a boost that, yes, the thing that we are doing is actually working. And weve got some really good match practice as well. And it definitely is a good sign. And yeah, I think we just want, as I said before, we just want to go out there and give our best at the Asian Games. Its a major event. And weve always looked up to and wanted to perform well at the Asian Games. And likewise, this time too, we want to go out there and really do well for the country. Their win at the China Masters was the 10th BWF World Tour title of their careers and the third World Tour final of 2026. They were runners-up at the Thailand Open in May and claimed the Singapore Open title later that month. The Chinese pair got off to a flying start in the final, racing into a 5-0 lead and remaining in control to lead 11-5 at the interval. Satwik and Chirag could not get going and eventually lost the first game 11-21 in 18 minutes. In game two, the Indians answered emphatically. China raced to a 2-0 lead, but Satwik and Chirag rallied to level at 3-3 and 6-6 and then took charge. The world No. 5 Indians were made to work hard in the China Masters final on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Chinas He and Ren 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in a 70-minute thriller. The victory was especially sweet for Satwik and Chirag, who finished second in the China Masters in 2023 and 2025 and reached the semifinals in 2024. They became the first Indian men's doubles pair to win the event since its inception in 2005. Their China Masters campaign also helped them address some of the issues that surfaced during their quarterfinal exit at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi last month. Reflecting on their victory, the pair said the title has given them a timely confidence boost ahead of the Asian Games. I think its mainly physical, I think. I think it's the physical aspect. I think we became much better after the World Championship. We got time; we got adjusted. And it was difficult for us at the World Championship because we didnt have much time. One match, and then we played the quarterfinals right away. So I think after the World Championship, our bodies kind of got settled down, used to it, then we kind of got better. Then we werent sure as well in the China Masters, like how much we can cope with the body throughout the week. So we are just taking one match at a time. So I think overall, it was pretty much comfortable throughout the week. So thats a good sign going ahead. Chirag added that the experience of playing several matches in China gave them greater confidence in their physical condition. Yeah, I think to add to what Satwik said, I think at the World Championships, we didnt really get a lot of court time as such. Especially going into a tough match in the quarterfinals against the Chinese. And we were playing a tournament after almost three odd months. And the first one that we played was very scratchy. And obviously, I think our bodies didnt cope as well. Whereas when we played five matches here at the China Open, and we almost played three games, barring the first round, we played four, three games. And yet, I think the body feels a lot better than it was at the World Championships. So I think we got another week of practice going towards the China Masters. And I think that really helped us to do well at the China Masters. And yeah, I think thats the thing. One of the biggest lessons from the World Championships was the need to remain patient while attacking and trust their defensive game. I think one of the major things that we incorporated from the World Championships is to be patient while we are attacking and to trust our defence. I think thats one thing which we did fairly well at the China Masters. I think we werent in a hurry to finish it when we got those lifts. And we were quite, I think, sure of what strokes we have to play and want to play. And even when things were not going our way, or when, I think, even when we were doing the right things, maybe a little slower, maybe not doing the right things, we were still trusting our instincts and trusting ourselves that, yes, we can still get those wins. We just need to do the right things again and again, and eventually the win will come. And I think thats what happened. Even when we were down, we were able to come back quite well. Satwik also felt the World Championships had shown that they could compete at the highest level even when not operating at their best physically. Yeah, I mean, from the World Championships, I think the takeaway would be like, even without our A weapons, we kind of played at a high level. So that was a very good point, as in, like, physically wasnt there, like fully not yet there. But I think still playing at the top level, I think that was a huge confidence for us. I think even though we werent, like, I wasnt able to smash 100% still, we are playing quarterfinals and travelling with the top players. I think that gave us a lot of confidence for me. The duo also highlighted the importance of adapting their tactics according to their opponents, having faced a variety of playing styles at the China Masters. Yeah, I think we just discussed, like, didnt really discuss as much. I think it was just plainly tactics on how we approach each game at the China Masters. And each pair that we played at the China Masters had a very, very different game. Like in the first round, we played a Malaysian pair who, I think, wouldnt want to lift as much, whereas the ones we played in the quarterfinals were the French pair who are both singles players. So they want to lift as high as possible and get into the defence. Similarly, in the quarterfinals as well, against Kim and Anas, we had an extremely strong defence. And so I think we played a very, very sort of like a lot of different kinds of opponents, which I think we sat down and discussed for each match and analysed what we needed to do and what needed to be done. I think thats what we did. Before the tournament, we just had meetings where, like, what went wrong at the World Championships and how we could improve things, maybe psychologically, maybe technically or whatever. But I think all those shortcomings that we had at the World Championships, I think we were able to address them and correct them quite well at the China Masters. With five matches played in China, the pair also got a valuable test of their physical readiness for the Asian Games. Yeah, I think it wasnt challenging mentally. It was challenging physically. Because we played a late match last night. Then again, we had less time to recover. It happened all the time during the finals. And again, playing against China, its not an easy thing. So it was always like the whole tournament scenario was, like, over physically. Like, the next day we wake up, and we have a talk, like, we are physically good enough to push. Or we talked about this so that we could push in the match. So, so far it has happened in a good way. So we didnt have any negative signs. So I think we were focusing more on ourselves rather than the opponent. So we were just focusing on ourselves, sticking to basic plans, basic strategies, what we wanted to do. And we were pretty much confident on the final day as well. But we couldnt start really well. But I think as the game progressed, I think we became much more confident in ourselves. And we kind of stuck to the game plan. We kept it very simple. And we played, like, pretty much kind of A game there in the finals. Chirag said the demanding week also reassured them about their fitness. Yeah, similar to what Satwik said. We wanted to be there, like, really strong physically. And like, obviously playing five back-to-back matches is definitely not easy, especially if youre playing three games. And I think each day when we were playing those matches, I think we were, we sort of grew in confidence that yes, our bodies can cope quite well and were able to take the load quite well. And I think even after the finals, we felt quite good. And even after playing five days of intense badminton, I think we were quite good. So I think that was a good sign. The reigning Asian Games champions will now have 10 days to prepare before travelling to Nagoya, with the focus firmly on fitness, correcting shortcomings and carrying the confidence from China into the continental event.
MP CM Mohan Yadav invites global investors at AIM Congress 2026
Digital Desk | Bhopal/Dubai, Sep 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday invited investors from across the world to invest in the state, describing it as a rapidly emerging industrial hub located at the heart of India's vast domestic market. Addressing the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Chief Minister Yadav said that Madhya Pradesh offers strong connectivity, a developed industrial base and investor-friendly policies. He assured that investors would receive full administrative support at every level, adding that the state government would stand shoulder to shoulder with them and ensure that their proposals do not remain pending in government offices. Congratulating the organisers of the AIM Congress, the Chief Minister said the platform had evolved beyond traditional investment summits into a significant forum for global innovation, economic partnerships and new opportunities. He noted that changing geopolitical conditions, shifting supply chains, artificial intelligence and the push for green growth were reshaping investment trends, making the event's theme -- New Investment Avenues for Global Prosperity for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future highly relevant. Chief Minister Yadav said that relations between India and the United Arab Emirates were at an unprecedented high, driven by the deep trust between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UAE's top leadership. He added that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect in 2022, had opened new avenues in trade, investment, logistics and digital cooperation. Bilateral trade between the two countries has already crossed $100 billion, with a target of $200 billion by 2032. Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister expressed confidence, would play a key role in achieving this goal. Chief Minister Yadav invited investors from the UAE and other countries to explore opportunities in food processing and agri-business, textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, engineering and manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, data centres and future technologies. Highlighting the state's agricultural strength, the Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh is among India's leading producers of soybean, wheat, pulses, maize and spices, and has significant potential in food processing. With the UAE importing a large share of its food requirements, Madhya Pradesh could emerge as a reliable long-term supply partner for the Gulf region. Linking the state's farm produce to markets like Dubai would also benefit farmers through better prices and create investment opportunities in cold chains, grading, storage and processing. On the textiles front, Chief Minister Yadav referred to traditional products such as Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees, which are now being integrated with modern textile parks and garment manufacturing units. The state aims to secure a stronger position in the global textile value chain. He also pointed to the progress in pharmaceuticals, engineering and advanced manufacturing, citing industrial hubs such as Pithampur, Mandideep and Malanpur as established bases for automobile, engineering, electronics and high-tech production. The Chief Minister described the UAE not only as an important market for Madhya Pradesh but also as a gateway to the Middle East, Africa and Europe. With the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, a strong expressway network, developed industrial zones and multi-modal logistics, Madhya Pradesh is well-positioned as a strategic partner for global investors, he said. During the visit, CM Yadav also inaugurated an exhibition of Madhya Pradesh's One District One Product and Geographical Indication products. The display featured bell metal crafts from Betul, Chanderi sarees from Ashoknagar, Maheshwari sarees from Khargone, batik prints from Ujjain, zari-zardozi from Bhopal and carpets from Gwalior. He stressed the need to connect these traditional products with global markets.
AES Tech Wants Data Centers to Lean Less on Your Power Grid
Datacenters construction have become one of the most controversial topics in the United States (and elsewhere). People are asking whether the ones already arriving will raise electricity costs, overload the local grid, and bring more polluting generators into their neighborhoods. AES Tech, a South Korean startup, is pitching a technical answer to part of that problem: make hydrogen on site from liquid ammonia, then use it to replace some of the natural gas burned in a data centers power turbines. That does not magically make the problem completely go away, but it points to a standard worth demanding from the industry. If a facility needs large amounts of new power, it should bring more of that power infrastructure with it and make that infrastructure cleaner and safer than the current backup and supplemental systems many people associate with these activities. AES Techs system, called ammoNOVA, is designed to extract hydrogen from anhydrous liquid ammonia where it will be used. Instead of trucking in compressed hydrogen and keeping it in high-pressure storage, a customer would store ammonia and convert it into hydrogen on demand. The hydrogen would then be mixed with natural gas and burned in a turbine to make electricity. This is called co-firing. While there are still emissions, this system can reduce them, depending on the blend ratio and the Hydrogen source. The most important part: the goal is not to power AI at any cost. It is to give a large, power-hungry facility another option when the grid is constrained, one that could reduce its use of diesel and gradually displace some fossil gas. The International Energy Agency expects global data-center electricity consumption to more than double to roughly 945 terawatt-hours by 2030. In many U.S. communities, the practical consequence is already familiar new data-center proposals collide with questions about transmission lines, water, local generation and whether residents will end up paying for grid upgrades. A facility that can produce at least some of its own cleaner fuel during periods of high demand could reduce its dependence on the grid. In theory, that could help keep a local grid from being asked to carry every surge created by an AI campus. It could also be preferable to relying solely on diesel generators during outages or peak events. In Seoul, I met CEO Jaehong Jeffrey Chun, and one operational detail made the concept more interesting to me: AES Tech can control the electrochemical systems output in real time, so the hydrogen supply can follow a turbines changing fuel demand. AES Tech CEO Jaehong Jeffrey Chun (left) during an interview with Ubergizmo Editor-in-Chief Hubert Nguyen | Photo by AVING News Electricity demand fluctuates. When a data center needs more power, a useful on-site system has to respond quickly. AES Tech argues that its electrochemical approach can do that without the high-temperature process normally associated with cracking ammonia. Ammonia contains nitrogen and hydrogen. ammoNOVA uses electrolysis to separate them, producing hydrogen for the turbine and nitrogen as a byproduct. The company also says its system recovers unused ammonia and purifies the hydrogen. Hydrogen co-firing itself is technically feasible. Companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reported a test using a 20% hydrogen-by-volume blend in a large gas turbine at a Georgia power plant; it said the blend cut CO emissions by about 7% (PDF link) compared with natural gas alone. That said, Ammonia is not automatically green and people may ask more questions. The environmental argument becomes compelling only when the ammonia itself has a verifiably low-carbon supply chain and when the hydrogen meaningfully replaces fossil gas. AES Tech was founded in 2022 and is still early. The company says it is targeting AI-data-center power applications and has submitted ammoNOVA Ultra for CES 2027 Innovation Awards consideration. AES Tech Wants Data Centers to Lean Less on Your Power Grid , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
ACB nabs land broker for accepting bribe in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sept 7:The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a land broker/tout, identified as Abdul Hamid Khan, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe on behalf of a Patwari in connection with the issuance of revenue extracts in Batamaloo area of Srinagar. According to the ACB, it received a written complaint alleging that Saleem Altaf, Patwari, Halqa Batamaloo, Srinagar, through his associate Abdul Hamid Khan, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant for issuing revenue extracts pertaining to his house. The complainant had reportedly applied online for the revenue extracts on behalf of his father for the purpose of attestation of mutation. The Patwari, through his alleged associate, initially demanded Rs 20,000 ,which was later settled at 16,000. The complainant further alleged that Khan had already compelled him to pay an initial instalment of 5,000 on behalf of the accused Patwari, while a second instalment of 11,000 was allegedly demanded for issuance of the revenue extracts. Following the complaint, the allegations were verified by the ACB and FIR No. 13/2026 was registered at Police Station ACB Srinagar under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and Section 61(2) of the BNS.Investigation was subsequently taken up. During the investigation, an ACB trap team was constituted. According to the agency, Khan was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting 11,000 as illegal gratification on behalf of Patwari Saleem Altaf. The accused tout was taken into custody. During his personal search, the ACB said it recovered the trap amount of 11,000, besides 25,125 in cash, payment slips, the revenue extract in question and a sale deed pertaining to Mohammad Sidiq Sheikh, son of Gh. Mohammad Sheikh. The recovered articles have been seized as per procedure and are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. The ACB said the alleged involvement of Patwari Saleem Altaf in the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification through Khan is being ascertained. Further investigation in the case is undeway
ACB arrests land broker for accepting Rs 11,000 bribe in Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 7: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday arrested a land broker for allegedly accepting Rs 11,000 bribe on behalf of a Patwari for issuance of revenue extracts in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar. In a statement issued, the spokesperson said the ACB received a written complaint alleging that Saleem Altaf, Patwari, Halqa Batmaloo, Srinagar, through his associate Ab. Hamid Khan, a land broker/tout, had demanded illegal gratification from the complainant for issuance of revenue extracts pertaining to his house. He said the complainant had applied online for the revenue extracts on behalf of his father for the purpose of attestation of mutation. It was alleged that the Patwari, through his associate Ab. Hamid Khan, initially demanded Rs 20,000, which was subsequently settled at Rs 16,000. The spokesperson said the complainant further alleged that the said tout had already compelled him to pay the first instalment of Rs 5,000 on behalf of the accused Patwari, while a second instalment of Rs 11,000 was demanded today on behalf of the accused Patwari for issuance of the revenue extracts. On receipt of the complaint, the allegations were verified and accordingly FIR No. 13/2026 under Section 7, 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 61(2) BNS was registered at P/S ACB Srinagar, and investigation taken up. The spokesperson said that during the course of investigation, a trap team was constituted by ACB Srinagar. During the trap proceedings, Ab. Hamid Khan was caught red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 11,000 as illegal gratification on behalf of Patwari Saleem Altaf. The accused tout was taken into custody. During his personal search, in addition to the trap amount of Rs 11,000, cash amounting to Rs 25,125, payment slips, the revenue extract in question and a sale deed pertaining to Mohammad Sidiq Sheikh, son of Gh. Mohammad Sheikh, were recovered from his possession. The recovered articles have been taken into possession as per procedure and are being examined as part of the investigation. The involvement of Patwari Saleem Altaf in the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification through the tout Ab. Hamid Khan is being ascertained. The investigation in the case is underway.
TARATDAC members stage prison-filling protest demanding monthly assistance hike
Preity G Zintas portrayal of the formidable Madam H has caught attention in the trailer of her upcoming action comedy, and there is growing anticipation among audiences to see her do action in a role unlike anything she has explored before. Bringing the character to life, however, came with its own set of challenges, particularly while filming the demanding action sequences. Reflecting on the experience, Preity credits the action team for their tireless efforts behind the films high-octane sequences. Speaking about the challenges of performing the action sequences, Preity G Zinta shared, The action was very difficult, I have to say. I've always thought that actresses always have to work harder, you know, in songs and yeh and woh. When you see this (action sequences), it's a big thank you to the action team. I am, or Madam H, and everyone else is in the front. But it's the action team that worked tirelessly; all those guys that, you know, they didn't care about the hours; they were just there. And I want to say a huge thank you to all of them. They were just absolutely awesome. So, if anything, that I'm here is thanks to the action team. The film is written and directed by Kunal Kemmu. It follows two inseparable friends whose ordinary lives spiral into an unpredictable adventure, pushing their survival instincts and friendship to the limit. The film is headlined by Kemmu alongside Preity G Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Vanshika Dhir, and features Yashpal Sharma and Dinesh Lal Yadav in pivotal roles. Also Read: Preity Zinta gets kadi chawal from neighbour in Paris while down with fever: Brightened my day
BJP to Launch Statewide Protest in Jharkhand Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities
The BJP plans a four-day protest in Jharkhand starting September 8, demanding action against recruitment exam irregularities and student arrests. BJP to Launch Statewide Protest in Jharkhand Over Recruitment Exam Irregularities
Fruit Cart Vendors Protest Against GVMC Drive
Fruit cart vendors in Visakhapatnam staged a dharna against the GVMCs Operation Lungs drive, demanding restoration of removed carts and protection of livelihoods.
Medical college students in Kozhikode seek better hostel facilities
Students stage token protest on the campus, demanding that steps be taken to open the new hostel buildings whose construction has already been completed
Medical college students in Kozhikode seek better hostel facilities
Students stage token protest on the campus, demanding that steps be taken to open the new hostel buildings whose construction has already been completed
Annamayya district approves 2 crore for 90 drinking water projects
Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy says the works will be taken across six mandals, where Galiveedu has been allocated 20 works costing 44 lakh, Lakkireddipalli has 21 works estimated at 44.60 lakh, Ramapuram has 19 works costing 47.30 lakh, Sambepalli has 17 works at 36.30 lakh, Chinnamandem has six works at 11.60 lakh, and Rayachoti has seven works at 16.10 lakh
BJP claims religious groups trying to dictate terms to Kerala government
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 7 (IANS) The BJP on Monday alleged that religious fundamentalist forces were trying to put pressure on the Kerala government and take control of its functioning by threatening and intimidating the Chief Minister. BJP national executive member P.K. Krishnadas said an article in the mouthpiece of the E.K. faction of Samastha, headlined 'The Chief Minister should speak with decorum,' was the latest indication of a dangerous political trend in the state. He alleged that the close ties between the E.K. faction of Samastha and the Indian Union Muslim League were well-known and that the article showed the League putting pressure on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan through the religious organisation. IUML is the second-biggest ally of the ruling United Democratic Front led by Chief Minister Satheesan. A religious organisation backed by a major constituent of the ruling alliance is telling the Chief Minister of a democratically elected government how he should speak. This is not merely criticism. It is an attempt to threaten and insult the Chief Minister, Krishnadas said. He alleged that there was now an attempt to shift the control of the government from political leadership to religious organisations. Such a trend, he said, would pose a threat to democracy, secularism and social harmony in Kerala. Krishnadas said the BJP had strong political differences with both Satheesan and the Congress. But that does not mean religious organisations can threaten a democratically elected Chief Minister. The BJP will oppose such politics tooth and nail, he said. He said the latest controversy could not be viewed in isolation, pointing to the recent statement from the Kanthapuram faction as well. He alleged that these developments indicated growing interference by religious organisations in the state's political and administrative affairs. Krishnadas also referred to Muslim League MLA Firoz publicly demanding the withdrawal of police cases registered against YouTuber Abdul Basil. While the Chief Minister is being pressured through Samastha and the Muslim League, the Home Minister is being publicly pressured by an MLA from the same ruling alliance. This raises the question of whose hands the real control of the government is moving into, he said. He also attacked the Congress for remaining silent on the statements from religious organisations. He said AICC General Secretary, K.C. Venugopal, when asked about the issue, had said the party's position would be clarified later. Krishnadas alleged that the Congress was unwilling to confront religious organisations because of political considerations. He said the BJP's opposition to such pressure politics should not be seen as support for the Chief Minister. We are not supporting the Chief Minister. We are opposing the politics of intimidation, he said. He urged people who voted the UDF to power to reflect on the issue and said the government should be controlled by democratically elected representatives and not religious organisations. Krishnadas also took a swipe at CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan over his recent remarks against the BJP. He recalled Jayarajan's earlier attempt to organise a parallel Sri Krishna Jayanthi procession in Kannur and claimed that it failed to receive public support, including from CPI(M) workers. He questioned whether the Marxist party had the right to celebrate Sri Krishna Jayanthi. If they want, celebrating Kamsa Jayanthi may be more appropriate for them, he said sarcastically.
Odisha Vigilance arrests two govt officials for taking bribe in Puri
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended a Revenue Inspector (RI) and an Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 from a person for processing an enquiry report in connection with a land conversion and mutation case in Puri district. The accused were identified as RI Kalyani Jena, and ARI Purna Chandra Behera, both posted at the Siula RI Circle under Pipili Tehsil in Puri district. According to the Odisha Vigilance department, the complainant had applied under the rules of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department for conversion of agricultural land into homestead land. When he approached the RI office to enquire about the status of his application, the accused duo Jena and Behera allegedly demanded Rs 35,000 for initiating the mutation case and processing and forwarding the required enquiry report. Despite repeated requests by the applicant, the accused duo insisted on taking the demanded bribe. After failing to meet the demanded bribe, the applicant (complainant) approached the Vigilance authorities narrating harassment by Jena and Behera, the Vigilance department said. Acting on the complaint, a Vigilance team laid a trap on Monday and caught Jena and Behera while accepting the bribe from the complainant. The entire bribe amount of Rs 35,000 was recovered from the possession of the accused and seized, the agency said. Following the trap, simultaneous searches were launched at the accused persons' office and residential premises at Brahmakumdi (Charichhak), Achyutapur (Chandanpur) and Rasulgarh in Bhubaneswar as part of an investigation into their disproportionate assets, the Vigilance department added. In connection with the case, Bhubaneswar Vigilance Police Station has registered a case on September 5 under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Further investigation is underway. The police officers on Sunday arrested Anupama Sahoo, presently posted as the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Drainage Division of Kendrapada district in connection with a corruption case. The Odisha Vigilance has intensified its crackdown on corrupt officials and employees, in line with the state government's zero-tolerance approach to corruption in government offices.
Telangana Assembly pandemonium: BRS moves SC/ST Commission
Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has filed a complaint with the Telangana State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Commission, demanding action against the alleged manhandling of its BC MLAs by the Hyderabad Police at the Secretariat on Monday, September 7. In a letter to the Chairperson, the pink party has alleged 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 .
Who is Elizabeth Holmes? The Theranos fraud behind Nathan Fielder's documentary
A new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes had a surprise, unannounced premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, and it has quickly become one of the most talked-about titles at the festival. You Can See Everything , made by A24 and co-directed by comedian Nathan Fielder (known for The Rehearsal and The Curse ) alongside documentarian Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes in the weeks before she surrendered to prison in 2023. Fielder and his crew were granted remarkable access: he lived with Holmes and her partner, hotel heir Billy Evans, at their home in Del Mar, California, filming over roughly five weeks before her sentence began, and staying involved with the project for three years afterwards. The film runs close to three hours and mixes straightforward interviews with more unconventional techniques, including scenes in which actress Amanda Seyfried, who played Holmes in a previous dramatization, is brought in to help make sense of what the directors captured. Early reviews describe it as unsettling and hard to categorise, less a conventional true-crime documentary than a study of how Holmes still talks about what happened. For readers who remember the headlines but not the detail, here is a refresher on who Holmes is, what she actually did, what she says about it now, and where this new film sits alongside the books and dramas already made about her. Who is Elizabeth Holmes? Holmes was born in Washington DC to a mother who worked as a congressional staffer and a father who had held a senior role at Enron, the energy company that collapsed in a major accounting scandal. She won a place at Stanford University and began working on early biomedical ideas there, founding what would become Theranos in 2003, when she was just 19. She dropped out of Stanford and used her tuition savings to build the company, having already filed a patent application as a student. By the end of 2010, she had raised roughly $92 million (73 million) in venture capital, on the promise that Theranos was building a device capable of running a full range of diagnostic tests from a few drops of blood taken with a simple finger-prick, rather than a full syringe draw. She went on to build what one report at the time called one of the most prominent boards in American corporate history, including former US secretaries of state Henry Kissinger and George Shultz and former Pentagon chief Jim Mattis. Nathan Fielder Getty Images By 2014 she was appearing on the covers of Fortune , Forbes and Inc. , and Forbes valued her stake in the company at around $4.5 billion (3.6 billion), naming her the youngest self-made female billionaire in the US. What was her crime, and how did she pull it off? Theranos's core promise was a machine that could run comprehensive blood tests from a pinprick sample, but it never actually worked as claimed. Holmes is understood to have based the idea on her own dislike of needles, and turned it into a product pitch before the underlying science existed to support it. Central to how the deception was maintained was Ramesh Sunny Balwani, Theranos's chief operating officer, who was also Holmes's romantic partner for much of this period, though the relationship was not publicly disclosed at the time. Multiple experts, including a Stanford medical professor, are understood to have warned early on that the science behind the pinprick concept could not work, but Holmes and Balwani continued to promote it regardless. Balwani has been described as having run a demanding, controlling management style inside the company, and was tried separately from Holmes; he was also convicted of fraud and served a prison sentence. To keep the story alive, Holmes personally added the logos of major pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and Schering-Plough to Theranos validation reports and shared these with investors, without the companies' permission or knowledge, giving the false impression that the technology had been independently endorsed. Internally, the company is understood to have concealed how often its own machines failed, and to have run a significant share of patient tests on standard third-party lab equipment rather than its own device, while still marketing the results as Theranos's own breakthrough technology. The fraud began to unravel following a series of Wall Street Journal investigations from 2015 onwards, which Holmes is reported to have tried to have stopped by appealing directly to the paper's owner, Rupert Murdoch, who was also a Theranos investor. She was convicted in January 2022 of defrauding investors and, in November of that year, sentenced to 11 years in prison. She began serving her sentence in 2023 . What Holmes claims in the documentary According to early reviews of You Can See Everything , Holmes maintains in the film that she has never lied and that the Theranos device genuinely worked, arguing that the hardware itself was sound and that only the chemistry needed to run specific tests remained unfinished, a problem she reportedly treats as a routine engineering task rather than evidence the technology never existed. Reviewers describe her as unable to accept, or even engage with, an alternative reading of events, illustrated in the film by a scene in which Fielder shows her a classic comedy routine and finds she cannot explain why it is funny used in reviews as a way of illustrating a rigid, literal mindset that struggles to hold two meanings at once. The documentary is reported to sit with Holmes and Evans as they watch an earlier dramatisation of her story, with Holmes reportedly dismissing it as inaccurate. Critics reviewing the film stress that it does not attempt to argue Holmes is innocent, but instead explores why she appears to genuinely believe her own account, and it does not shy away from the potential harm patients could have faced had the faulty technology been more widely used. A poster of the documentary A24 Earlier books and dramatisations This is far from the first screen treatment of the Theranos story: The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019): An HBO documentary directed by Alex Gibney, using archival footage and access inside Theranos to examine how the fraud took hold. The Dropout (2022) : A Hulu biographical drama miniseries starring Amanda Seyfried as Holmes and Naveen Andrews as her former business and romantic partner, Ramesh Sunny Balwani, tracing the company from its Stanford origins to its collapse. Seyfried won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Start-Up : the investigative book by journalist John Carreyrou, widely regarded as the definitive account of the Theranos scandal and a key source for both screen adaptations.
Only health department can act: CM Omar on MBBS interns
Srinagar: Amid the ongoing protest by MBBS interns demanding a stipend hike, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the matter rests with the Health Department and that no other department can take a decision. Speaking with reporters in Srinagar, CM Omar, said he would like this matter to be resolved as soon as possible []
Ishan Kishans Stellar 270 Leads East Zone to 708 in Duleep Trophy Final
Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs, propelling East Zone to a commanding total of 708 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. Ishan Kishans Stellar 270 Leads East Zone to 708 in Duleep Trophy Final
Tennis: India's Karan Singh wins singles title in ITF M15 Bali
Chandigarh, Sep 7 (IANS) India's Karan Singh clinched the men's singles title at the ITF Mens World Tennis Tour M15, which was played in Bali, Indonesia. This is Karans fourth career title and his third of the 2026 season -- second in singles. The fourth-seeded Indian (ATP 604) defeated the fifth seed Isaac Becroft of New Zealand in a closely contested final on hard courts, clinching a 7-5, 7-6(3) win to lift the title. It was a phenomenal run for Karan, who trains at the Roundglass Tennis Academy (RGTA) and delivered a flawless week of tennis by winning the championship without dropping a single set. He began the campaign by defeating Indonesian qualifier Gunawan Trismuwantara 6-3, 7-5. In the second round, he got the better of local wildcard Rafalentino Ali Da Costa 6-3, 6-2. In the quarterfinals, Singh continued his dominance, defeating another Indonesian wildcard, Nathan Anthony Barki, 6-1, 6-4. In the semifinals, Karan was up against the seventh seed Ryotaro Taguchi of Japan. In a commanding performance, Karan got the better of the Japanese player, cruising to a 6-3, 6-3 straight-sets win to book his place in the final. The singles victory in Indonesia marks a highly successful continuation of Karan's 2026 calendar, coming just weeks after he clinched the doubles title at the ITF M15 Astana in Kazakhstan. In August, partnering with Russia's Martin Borisiouk, the unseeded pair battled through three consecutive match tiebreaks, including an upset over the top seeds in the semifinals, before dominating the local Kazakh pair of Danial Rakhmatullayev and Damir Zhalgasbay 6-3, 6-2 in the final. Karan, who hails from Karnal in Haryana, has a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 388 achieved on 8 August 2025. He also has a career-high doubles ranking of No. 436 achieved on 28 July 2025. The 23-year-old Karan has won one ATP Challenger doubles title at the 2024 Brazzaville Challenger with Florent Bax.
MPSC Protest: Pune Aspirants Demand Chairperson
Thousands of MPSC aspirants marched in Pune demanding transparency and accountability after alleged paper leaks, evaluation errors and other recruitment irregularities.
Shivraj Chouhan Stops Convoy to Help Road Accident Victim
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stopped his convoy after spotting a road accident while travelling from Bhopal to Mandideep. He helped the injured person and ensured immediate medical assistance and hospitalisation.
Govt speaking in two voices on interns stir: MP Ruhullah
Srinagar, Sep 06: Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, on Sunday came down heavily on the Jammu and Kashmir administration over its handling of the ongoing strike by medical interns, accusing it of resorting to coercive tactics even as it publicly acknowledged their demand for stipend revision as genuine. In a series of letters to Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Principals of Government Medical Colleges, MP Mehdi questioned the government's change in method and sought to know whether the warnings issued to striking interns were on official instructions or individual initiative. Something has changed in the last few days, and I would like to know from you what it is. For a week this was a dispute conducted in the open. The interns stated their case, you accepted it as genuine, the Chief Minister's Advisor gave a date. Now I am told that Principals of our medical colleges have begun warning interns of consequences if they do not return to duty. That is not a change in the Government's position. It is a change in its method, Mehdi wrote to Minister Itoo. The MP warned that the government's dual approach would not go unnoticed. A government that has publicly called a demand genuine, and privately set its institutional heads to pressuring the people making it, is speaking in two voices. That will be noticed, and it will cost more than the stipend ever would, he said. In a separate communication to the Principals, MP Mehdi reminded them of their role as teachers first. These are your own students. They came to you at eighteen, you have taught them for nine years, and they are now asking to be paid what interns are paid everywhere else in this country a demand the Health Minister has called genuine, the Chief Minister has endorsed, and a committee of this Government recommended in 2023, he wrote. The strike by MBBS and BDS interns demanding a hike in monthly stipend from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000 entered its second week on this weekend, impacting routine services at major government hospitals across the Union Territory. The Health Minister has acknowledged the demand as genuine and a government committee had recommended an increase in 2023, but no formal order has been issued yet. MP Mehdi urged the Minister to intervene immediately. Whatever is being said to them in the corridors of these colleges should stop, and you are the one who can stop it, he said, adding that the interns' peaceful protest was their constitutional right and they did not forfeit it by wearing a white coat. He also demanded a clear written order specifying the revised stipend amount and the date of effect, with an assurance that no intern would be penalised for having protested. These young doctors have been given assurances before and watched them dissolve. That, and nothing else, is why they are still sitting outside, he said. The MP's intervention comes amid growing political support for the agitating interns, with the PDP and Congress having already extended their backing. The interns have warned of intensifying their protest if a formal order on stipend revision is not issued soon.
Kavitha holds dharna with students over fee reimbursement
Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) president Kalvakuntla Kavitha held a rally with students in Hanamkonda on Monday, September 7, demanding payment of fee reimbursement dues and resolution of students issues. The rally began at the Ambedkar statue, where Kavitha paid homage by garlanding it, from where the TRS chief, along with party supporters and students, 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 .
Protesting MBBS interns approach Rahul Gandhi
Srinagar, Sep 06: As their protest over stipend revision continues, protesting MBBS interns in Jammu and Kashmir have approached Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, seeking his intervention in what they describe as a long-pending and genuine demand. The interns, who have been on strike since August 31, are demanding that their monthly stipend be increased from Rs 12,300 to Rs 30,000. They say the existing stipend has remained unchanged for nearly seven years despite the increasing responsibilities shouldered by interns in government hospitals. The move to approach Rahul Gandhi comes as the young doctors look beyond Jammu and Kashmir for support, hoping that the intervention of a national political leader could help draw greater attention to their concerns and persuade the administration to issue a formal, time-bound decision. We have approached Rahul Gandhi because we want our issue to reach a national platform. We hope he will understand our situation and raise the matter with the concerned authorities, said an intern, requesting anonymity. Another protesting doctor said the interns were not seeking confrontation with the administration. Our demand is simple. We want a fair stipend for the work and responsibilities we undertake every day. We have approached Rahul Gandhi in the hope that our voice will be heard and a solution found. The interns have been holding demonstrations at government medical colleges and hospitals across J&K, with MBBS and BDS interns participating in the agitation. They say they continue to perform demanding clinical duties, including work in emergency departments, wards, operation theatres and intensive-care units, while receiving what they consider an inadequate stipend. The demand has gained political traction in the Union Territory, with Congress leaders and other political representatives extending support to the protesting doctors. The interns decision to approach Gandhi also comes against the backdrop of his recent interventions on student-related issues across the country. Gandhi and opposition MPs have publicly backed students protesting over the NEET issue, while he has also met and expressed solidarity with students involved in other protests. For the protesting interns, that record has encouraged them to seek his intervention. Rahul Gandhi has spoken for students and young people in different parts of the country. We believe he can understand our concerns as young professionals too, another intern said. The interns maintain that the dispute is not merely about an increase in monthly payment but about recognising the professional responsibilities placed on doctors during internship. We spend years studying medicine and then work long hours in hospitals. We are serving patients, handling emergencies and learning under immense pressure. The stipend should reflect that responsibility, said another intern. The Government has indicated that the demand is under consideration and has sought time to examine the matter. The interns, however, have maintained that they want a written order and a clear timeline rather than verbal assurances. Their demand is for the stipend to be raised to Rs 30,000 a month, which they say would bring it closer to the level of compensation available to interns in several other parts of the country. As the protest enters another phase, the young doctors are hoping their appeal to Rahul Gandhi will help turn their local agitation into a wider conversation about the treatment, compensation and dignity of medical interns. We don't want a confrontation. We want dialogue and a written solution, an intern said.
We want justice!: Students protest demanding accountability over Delhi building collapse
Telangana BJP chief detained during fee reimbursement protest, clash with police
Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) The police detained Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao and other BJP leaders and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers to foil their protest at Telangana Assembly over the fee reimbursement issue on Monday. The police stopped Ramchander Rao and his supporters as they tried to march towards the Assembly, demanding that the government release fee reimbursement dues. When the police detained Ramchander Rao and were taking him in a police vehicle, BJP cadres tried to stop the vehicle. This led to a scuffle between protestors and police. Some protestors climbed onto the vehicle, causing minor damage. Some protestors sustained injuries in the scuffle. By arresting me for the fourth time in 10 days for demanding to clear pending fee reimbursement dues, the Congress government has exposed its true anti-student mindset. Instead of clearing dues and protecting students futures, Congress is silencing those who raise their voice for them, Ramchander Rao posted on X. Holding placards and BJP flags and raising slogans, the protestors in batches tried to proceed towards the Assembly but were stopped by the police. Protestors squatted on the road but were physically lifted by the police personnel. They were whisked away in police vehicles. Earlier, a group of protestors who managed to reach near the Assembly building was detained by the police. They were shifted to a police station. On the first day of the monsoon session of the state legislature, BJYM had called for chalo Assembly to demand that the Congress government clear fee reimbursement dues. The police had made elaborate security arrangements around the Assembly premises to prevent any untoward incidents. Police force was deployed on all routes leading to the Assembly to prevent protestors. The calls for protest and certain restrictions imposed on traffic affected the movement of vehicles on the busy roads around the Assembly in the central part of the city. The BJP has been taking up the issue of fee reimbursement. It alleged that the Congress government failed to clear pending fee reimbursement dues of nearly Rs 15,000 crore. It says this has put the future of 40 lakh students at stake. In the Assembly, BJP MLAs tried to stall the proceedings, demanding a debate on the issue of alleged arbitrary inclusion or private properties under Section 22A of the Registration Act, 1908. As soon as the House met for the day, the BJP members led by party floor leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy were on their feet, demanding that the adjournment notice given by them be taken up for debate, by suspending the regular business. As Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar rejected their demand, they trooped into the well and raised slogans. The Speaker took exception to BJP members carrying placards and directed security staff to take the placards from the members. However, the BJP members continued their protest, demanding a probe by a sitting judge into the allegations of misuse of the Revenue and Registration machinery, extortion and arbitrary freezing of private properties under Section 22A. Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu informed the House that the government has already decided on a short discussion on the issue and appealed to BJP members to cooperate in running the House as per the listed agenda. As the BJP members continued their protest, the Speaker adjourned the House for 15 minutes.
MPSC exam paper leak: Aspirants protest in Pune; Oppn extends support
A large number of MPSC aspirants staged a protest march in Pune on Monday, demanding transparency in the recruitment process and action against the alleged paper leaks and irregularities in various examinations. The protesters demanded the resignation of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman and secretary and the immediate appointment of officers with a clean image to the posts. The march began at Omkareshwar Temple Chowk and proceeded to the Pune District Collectorate, where protesters raised demands related to the functioning of the MPSC and examination procedures. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and Congress legislator Vishwajit Kadam joined the protesters, extending support to their demands. Pawar said the government must fulfil the protesters' demands. The protesters demanded that the commission provide, within eight days, an explanation on objections raised about the Drug Inspector (Group-B) examination and initiate an inquiry into alleged irregularities. Amo
MPSC exam paper leak: Aspirants protest in Pune; NCP (SP), Cong leaders back agitation
MPSC aspirants marched in Pune demanding transparency and action against alleged paper leaks. They called for the resignation of the MPSC chairman and secretary. Protesters sought an inquiry into the Drug Inspector exam and evaluation errors. They also demanded a forensic audit of examinations and public disclosure of reports.
Saiyami Kher is currently balancing a busy professional schedule with her commitment to endurance sports. After attending the world premiere of Pal Bhar Ke Liye at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, the actress returned to India and quickly resumed promotions for Haiwaan, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Alongside her film commitments, Saiyami continues to train daily for her third Half Ironman Triathlon. The Melbourne premiere was a special experience for the actress, who got the opportunity to present Pal Bhar Ke Liye to an international audience. The film received a warm response from viewers, making the event a memorable part of her ongoing professional journey. Soon after returning, Saiyami stepped into a packed promotional schedule for Haiwaan. Despite her demanding work commitments, the actress has remained focused on her fitness goal. Having already completed two Half Ironman Triathlons, she is preparing for her third and continues with swimming, cycling, running, strength and endurance training. Speaking about this phase, Saiyami Kher said, Its been a very satisfying phase for me because there has been so much happening on both the professional and personal front. The love we received in Melbourne for Pal Bhar Ke Liye was incredibly special. To see the film premiere there and experience the audience response was something I was very grateful for. And then coming back and getting into the Haiwaan promotions with Akshay sir and Saif sir has been equally exciting. Its a packed schedule, but its a schedule Im really enjoying. Saiyami has also made it a point to maintain consistency with her training despite travel, promotions and long working hours. For her, staying committed to the preparation is an important part of working towards the goal she has set for herself. Ive been very particular about staying consistent with my training. Im training every single day, even when the schedule is hectic. Sometimes it means waking up extremely early, sometimes it means finding time after a long day, but I dont want to make my work an excuse to compromise on something Ive committed to. Training for a Half Ironman requires discipline because you have to keep showing up, whether you feel like it or not, she said. For Saiyami, both acting and endurance sport demand patience, consistency and discipline. While the two require different kinds of effort, she finds the experience rewarding in their own ways. There is a lot of discipline involved in both acting and endurance sport. You have to be patient, you have to put in the work consistently and you have to trust the process. Right now, Im getting to experience that in very different ways. Ive just come back from a beautiful experience in Melbourne, Im now promoting Haiwaan, and every day Im also working towards my third Half Ironman. It can be exhausting, but its also incredibly fulfilling, Saiyami added. Also Read : Saiyami Kher and Vikram Phadnis attend IFFM 2026 for Pal Bhar Ke Liye world premiere
Students Demand Action After Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi
Following a tragic building collapse in Satya Niketan, students march for accountability and hostel facilities, demanding justice for victims. Students Demand Action After Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal sworn in as 44th Chief Justice of Rajasthan HC
Jaipur, Sep 7 (IANS) Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, formerly a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, was sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here on Monday. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde administered the oath of office in the presence of senior judicial officers, government representatives and top administrative officials. Following the oath-taking ceremony, Justice Agrawal signed the warrant of appointment issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, formally completing the process of assuming charge as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa, several state ministers and all judges of the Rajasthan High Court attended the ceremony. Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas was also present. The ceremony also saw the presence of outgoing Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, whose tenure had been the subject of controversy in recent months. The appointment of Justice Agrawal comes at a significant time for the Rajasthan High Court, following developments surrounding the office of the Acting Chief Justice. With his formal assumption of office, Justice Agrawal will now oversee the judicial and administrative functioning of the Rajasthan High Court. As Chief Justice, he will have a key role in the allocation of judicial responsibilities, administrative supervision and ensuring the smooth functioning of the court. The swearing-in ceremony brought together the state's top political, judicial and administrative leadership, underlining the importance of the change at the helm of the High Court. Justice Agrawal's appointment is expected to usher in a new phase for the Rajasthan High Court, with the new Chief Justice taking charge of the institution's judicial administration and day-to-day functioning. The formal ceremony at Raj Bhavan marked the beginning of Justice Agrawal's tenure as the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. His appointment assumes added significance as the court moves forward following the recent controversy involving its previous acting leadership. Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta had recently written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking Justice Sharma's transfer out of Rajasthan and appointment of a regular Chief Justice from another High Court. Justice Mehta had raised allegations concerning Justice Sharma's exercise of administrative powers and the listing of cases. The controversy also triggered protests by lawyers at both the Jaipur and Jodhpur benches of the Rajasthan High Court, with lawyers demanding that Justice Sharma be divested of his charge as Acting Chief Justice. Justice Sharma, who is set to retire later this month, has denied the allegations against him.
