DRI uncovers Rs 50 crore textile import scam at Chennai SEZ; two arrested
CHENNAI: Investigating a case of mis-declared textile imports at the special economic zones (SEZ), the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a new modus operandi where goods worth at least Rs 50 crore were moved out of a Chennai warehouse using documents of earlier consignments to avoid official scrutiny and payment of customs duty. The scam was detected by DRIs New Delhi unit at a Free Trade Warehouse Zone (FTWZ) in Nandiambakkam in north Chennai in January, where two directors of the warehousing firm were arrested. Similar probes were conducted in Mumbai and Gujarat ports as well. The agency found that specific types of knitted and crocheted fabrics, which are restricted for import below a minimum import price (MIP) of USD 3.5/kg, were misdeclared as Viscose knitted fabric and cotton knitted fabric to avoid paying customs duty. DRI found that goods from the misdeclared and misclassified consignment, which had a bill of entry (BoE) of January 10, were clandestinely removed and sent out of the warehouse on January 4 to Panipat, Haryana, to hoodwink customs. Customs rules mandate that importers must file two BoEs to take out goods imported at an SEZ. The first, a Z-type BoE, is for movement from the port to the FTWZ. The second is a T-type BoE, which is for movement outside the FTWZ. Once a BoE is filed, the goods can be moved out only after payment of duty and obtaining an out of charge (OOC) document from customs, which certifies goods have met regulatory standards and duty has been paid. In this case, the goods were moved out before filing of T-type BoE and obtaining the OOC, sources said. This was done by using the T-type BoE of an earlier cleared consignment issued to a different importer, sources added. The modus operandi had been used to clear misdeclared goods for at least 180 consignments worth Rs 40-50 crore over a period, leading to evasion of at least around Rs 5 crore in duty, sources said, adding that this was admitted by the accused to DRI during interrogation. After DRI began the investigation, the firm paid a part of the customs duty, sources said. The investigation into the scam began following complaints by Indian textile associations regarding the dumping of Chinese fabrics at Indian ports.
Polling underway for municipal elections in Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Polling was underway for election of mayors and all ward members in seven municipal corporations and some other municipalities of Haryana on Sunday, officials said. Voting is being held for the election of mayors and all ward members in seven municipal corporations of Gurugram, Manesar, Faridabad, Hisar, Rohtak, Karnal, and Yamunanagar. Additionally, by-elections for the post of mayor in Ambala and Sonipat municipal corporations, are also taking place. The voting is being held from 8 am to 6 pm. Similarly, elections are being conducted for the president and all ward members of four municipal councils of Ambala Sadar, Pataudi Jatoli Mandi, Thanesar, and Sirsa. Bye-election is also being held for the post of president in municipal council Sohna, district Gurugram. VIDEO | Haryana: Security deployed outside a polling booth in Karnal as municipal election is underway. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7 ) pic.twitter.com/fvV2N54EzC Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2025 Voting is also taking place for the election of presidents and all ward members in 21 municipal committees. Bye-elections for the post of president in Assandh (Karnal district) and Ismailabad (Kurukshetra district) municipal committee is also taking place. Among the early voters included Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who cast his vote at a polling booth in Karnal. Khattar appealed to voters to come out and cast their vote. Casting vote is our democratic right and it is also our duty to exercise our franchise, he said. VIDEO | Haryana Municipal Elections: Union Minister and Former CM of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar ( @mlkhattar ) is in Karnal to cast his vote. Here's what he said: The local government is an important part in democracy. The BJP got successes in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha pic.twitter.com/P8rmJHFlep Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2025 Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh said extensive arrangements, including those pertaining to security, have been made for the free, fair and transparent elections of the urban local bodies. Singh said that 39 candidates are contesting for the posts of mayor in nine municipal corporations. Similarly, 27 candidates are in the fray for the posts of president in five municipal councils. A total of 151 candidates are contesting for the posts of president in 23 municipal committees. In some wards, only one candidate has filed a nomination, leading to their unopposed election. The polls are being conducted through EVMs. Polling for the Panipat municipal corporation will take place on March 9. After the completion of the election process, vote counting will begin at 8 AM on March 12, and results will be declared on the same day. Earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini exuded confidence that the BJP will win the civic polls and said that after the formation of the riple-engine government, work will be done three times faster. The Congress has appealed to the electorate for a full majority for the party. Congress worker's body found stuffed in suitcase in Haryana's Rohtak, party demands high-level probe
Noida International Airport (NIA) has partnered with Haryana Roadways to provide direct bus services to major Haryana cities like Faridabad, Gurgaon, and Chandigarh. This initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity and promote economic growth. The airport, managed by Zurich Airport International AG, will initially accommodate 12 million passengers annually, expanding to 70 million in future phases.
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NCRs Second RRTS Line To Panipat Set For Fast-Tracking Under BJP-Led Governments
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Punjab police working to bring back gangsters running crime networks from jails in other states
CHANDIGARH: Punjab police have decided to bring back four dozen of criminals lodged in other state jails the gangsters lodged in jails across different states, including Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Haryana. According to sources, these gangsters wanted for murder and extortion, had managed to avoid being jailed in Punjab and continued their criminal activities inside the jails with the help of other criminals and also started recruiting the youth to carry out criminal activities. A senior police officer on the condition of anonymity said that their growing network is posing a serious concern for the state police and thus they are trying to bring them back to Punjab to probe their involvement in different cases. On the directions of Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, a list of about four dozen such gangsters had been prepared, of which 22 gangsters are from Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang, 10 from Devinder Bambiha and Lucky Patial gangs, 8 from Harvinder Rinda and Lakhbir Landa gang, four from Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and two from Harry Chatha gang has been prepared, said sources. The Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of various districts have been instructed to study and examine their cases. The state police will approach the courts in the respective states where these gangsters are imprisoned to obtain production warrants. Last year the Punjab Police arrested 559 gangsters, recovered 482 weapons, and blocked 483 social media accounts promoting violence and glorifying criminals. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) along with district police personnel carried out 64 encounters, three gangsters were neutralized, and 63 others were apprehended following exchanges of fire. Meanwhile, in a separate operation, notorious gangster Joginder Geong alias Joga Don member of the Kaushal Chaudhary gang, wanted by both the Haryana and Delhi Police was deported from the Philippines and arrested by Special Cell of Delhi Police upon his arrival at the Delhi Intentional airport recently. Geongis a convicted criminal involved in over a dozen cases, including murder, extortion and robbery, lead a criminal syndicate operating across Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. He has been living in Manila under a fraudent passport issued issued in the name of Kant Gupta. A case regarding his fake passport was registered in July last year after his arrest. He was earlier deported from South Africa but managed to flee to the Philippines after his release. Sentenced to life imprisonment in a 2006 murder case, but fled the country after murdering Jagdev Sharma in Panipat while on parole. A senior police officer said,`` The Kaushal Chaudhary gang had provided logistical support to shooters involved in three high-profile killings in Punjab, including Gurlal Brar, Vicky Middukhera and Sandeep Nangal Ambian. These murders were orchestrated by Arsh Dalla and Lucky Patial of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), who also collaborated with the Davinder Bambiha gang.
Gangster Joginder Gyong deported from Philippines, handed over to Delhi Police
Joginder Gyong was wanted by Haryana Police in a case of criminal conspiracy and murder registered against him in Panipat
Former CWG gold-winning boxer Manoj Kumar retires to take up coaching
New Delhi: Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Manoj Kumar, who dominated the light welterweight (64kg) division in India at his prime and did not hesitate to voice his disagreements with national federation's policies, announced his retirement on Thursday to begin a career in coaching. The 39-year-old, who won his first and only CWG gold in the 2010 Delhi Games, is also a two-time Asian Championships bronze-medallist. His second and last CWG medal, a bronze, came in Gold Coast in 2018. He is also a two-time Olympian, having competed in the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, finishing as a pre-quarterfinalist in both editions after fighting performances that ultimately fell just short of pushing him over the line. It's a carefully thought out decision because once I turn 40, I can anyway not compete in amateur events as per international rules. I am retiring as a content man after representing my country to the best of my ability, Manoj, who hails from Kaithal in Haryana, told PTI. I have just gratitude for the opportunities I got, he added. The outspoken pugilist, who began his boxing career at the junior level in 1997, completed his coaching diploma from the National Institute of Sports, Patiala in 2021. Injuries and a dispute with the national federation on selection issues hampered his India career after the Gold Coast CWG and he was not seen in any international event after that. He now intends to devote time to the academy that he has set up with elder brother and long-time personal coach Rajesh Kumar Rajound in Kurukshetra. For any athlete, saying goodbye to the sport is an extremely emotional moment. If it weren't for Rajesh sir, I wouldn't have been recognised as an Olympian boxer. He made me dream big and cleared every obstacle in my path to achieve them, he said reiterating his reverence for the man who was, at times, his only support system. This academy will serve as a medium to share our experiences and lessons with young athletes who will one day win medals for India in the Olympics, he added. Not among the most physically domineering boxers, Manoj created a niche for himself with his workman-like approach to the sport which meant wearing down his opponents in the ring with his deceptive defensive game. He could frustrate rivals with his shell guards and at the same time, surprise them with his very effective counter-attacks, which relied heavily on accurately placed straight punches. But despite a reasonably successful career, he could never find a steady sponsor who could stand by him when injuries chipped away at his fortunes. Manoj was elected as the athletes' representative in the Boxing Federation of India's executive committee in 2016 but had to quit over disagreements with the body on its ever-changing selection policy, which included doing away with the traditional practice of trials for a while. While in that commission, I raised my voice for fellow boxers. And when you do that too frequently, there are consequences. But I have never really cared. I still don't care, he said. Manoj's many other battles included a court case to get the Arjuna award in 2014 when the Kapil Dev-led selection panel ignored him despite the fact that he fulfilled the laid-down criteria as per the points system established for the honour. He won that fight in the Delhi High Court and was presented the award by the then sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal a few months after the traditional ceremony. He also fought a long and futile battle to get promotion in the Railways, which had promised him the elevation after the 2010 CWG gold but failed to fulfil it eventually. He is the only Indian boxer aside from the iconic Vijender Singh to have won two CWG medals. Manoj belongs to the Ror community, which comprises descendants of the Maratha soldiers who fought Afghan invaders during the battle of Panipat in 1761. And throughout his career, he never missed a chance to remind people of his heritage. For me, every bout is a now or never moment. I can't hold back for later, what if the later never comes, he had told PTI in an interview back in 2018. On Thursday, it was time to hit the relax mode for him.
NEW DELHI: The visionary Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has placed the safety, education, and health of girls at the forefront of national development, said Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda on Wednesday. Crediting the scheme, which aims to address the alarming gender imbalance and declining child sex ratio in India, for building a more inclusive and equitable society where girls are not just participants but leaders in progress, he said the groundbreaking initiative has redefined the future of girls. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2015, in Panipat, Haryana. The prime minister took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight the many achievements of the scheme. Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people-powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life. He said the initiative has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and, at the same time, has created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the people and various community service organisations, #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has achieved remarkable milestones. Districts with historically low child sex ratios have reported significant improvements, and awareness campaigns have instilled a deeper sense of the importance of gender equality, he posted. Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 22, 2025 Complimenting all stakeholders who have made the movement vibrant at the grassroots level, he said, Let us continue to protect the rights of our daughters, ensure their education and create a society where they can thrive without any discrimination. Together, we can ensure that the coming years bring even greater progress and opportunity for Indias daughters. #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao. Nadda, at the event to mark the 10 years of the scheme, said, The success of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is evident in the substantial improvements in child sex ratio, institutional deliveries, and access to healthcare services for girls. The government of India is committed to ensuring that every girl child receives the care and opportunities she deserves to grow into a leader of tomorrow, he remarked. Nadda said the success of the scheme lies in the policy shift to mainstream empowerment of women through a holistic Whole of Government approach. We have now moved ahead from womens development to women-led development. Since 2014, Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) has decreased from 130 deaths per lakh live births to 97 deaths, and the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) from 39 deaths per 1,000 live births to 28 deaths; the under-five mortality rate declined by 75 per cent, more than the global average of 60 per cent, he said. He added that the central government is committed to ensuring that every girl child receives the care and opportunities she deserves to grow into a leader of tomorrow. Jointly inaugurating the 10 years of the initiative, the Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi said that the celebrations will continue from January 22 to March 8 International Womens Day. Devi acknowledged the transformative impact of BBBP, emphasising that the scheme has become a catalyst for social change. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative has transcended from being a government scheme to a nationwide movement. This 10-year journey has contributed significantly to improving the status of the girl child and ensuring that she receives equal opportunities for education, health, and overall development. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur highlighted the cultural shift brought about by the scheme. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao is a reflection of our collective commitment to the upliftment of women. As we celebrate this milestone, we reaffirm our dedication to creating an environment where every girl has the right to education, health, and a future filled with opportunities. At the occasion, the ministers launched the Mission Vatsalya Portal, the Mission Shakti Portal and Mobile App of Mission Shakti, and the Compendium of BBBP Best Practices.
PM Modi Marks a Decade of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme, Lauds Public Involvement
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative on Wednesday, January 22, emphasizing how it has evolved into a nationwide movement driven by public participation. Launched on January 22, 2015, in Panipat, Haryana, this flagship government program was introduced to address declining child sex ratios, discourage gender-based discrimination, and empower the education and development of girls. Prime Minister Modi shared on the social media platform X - Today, January 22, we celebrate ten years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative. Over this a decade of period, it has become a transformative movement, fueled by active participation from people across diverse backgrounds. PM Modi commended the scheme for its role in breaking down gender stereotypes and opening pathways for girls to flourish. This initiative has targeted overcoming deep-rooted gender biases, ensuring every girl has access to education and opportunities to realize her potential, he added. Acknowledging significant progress in districts historically facing gender imbalances, he highlighted the combined efforts of citizens, community groups, and government agencies in achieving impactful outcomes. Awareness campaigns under this program have helped to spread the message of gender equality more effectively. Through the relentless efforts of individuals and numerous organizations, #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao has accomplished remarkable results. Regions that previously reported lower child sex ratios have witnessed considerable improvements, while awareness drives have deepened public understanding of the importance of gender equity, PM Modi said. The Prime Minister stressed the need to sustain this momentum by continuing to uphold womens rights, guarantee their access to education, and eliminate discrimination. Let us continue working to protect the rights of our daughters, prioritize their education, and build a society where they can thrive without prejudice. Together, we can ensure that Indias daughters achieve even greater success in the years ahead, he concluded. Over the last 10 years, the BBBP initiative has made commendable strides, improving the Sex Ratio at Birth, enhancing access to education, expanding healthcare services, and fostering womens economic empowerment. The programs success is attributed to collaborations with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities, creating a strong framework to safeguard and uplift every girl child.
Over Past Decade, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Has Become People-Powered Initiative: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jan 22: With the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative completing 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the prime minister on January 22, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. BBBP addresses the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and [] The post Over Past Decade, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Has Become People-Powered Initiative: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Explained: How Neeraj Chopra pulled off a secret wedding?
New Delhi: A family that took an oath of secrecy, a national federation which kept mum despite claiming to know everything and his closest friends in dark -- one of India's most iconic athletes, Neeraj Chopra, got married in complete secrecy at a time when even mildly popular celebrities struggle to keep things private. The amiable youngster, a bonafide giant of Indian sports with two individual Olympic medals against his name, left the country wonder-struck on Sunday night and this time his sporting prowess had nothing to do with it. It was all about how easily he managed to dodge the constant glare of traditional as well as social media to complete an important life event. He eventually dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor. The 27-year-old shared photos from the intimate ceremony that featured only the two families and sought the world's blessings. They landed in heaps on social media but most of his over 10 million followers across social media platforms also wondering, just how did he do it? His paternal uncle Bhim Chopra had some if not all the answers. Neeraj aur Himani pehle se ek dusare ko jaante the (Both of them knew each other for a while). It happened around two years back through some friends. Both families have also known each other for some time, he told PTI. The wedding preparations had been on for the past several months but none of the build-up could reach the media, which follows Neeraj's life and career rather aggressively ever since he first burst on to the scene in 2016 with a junior world title. Only the members of both families were there in the marriage because Neeraj wanted it that way and both families also wanted it this way. The couple has now left the country, Bhim Chopra said. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) claims it was aware of what was brewing and complied with the superstar and his family's wish for privacy. Yes. He informed the AFI about his marriage. He wanted to do it in private with very close ones, a top AFI official said. He will celebrate it with all after this season is over. The ceremony did not happen at his sprawling home in Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana. The exact venue for the festivities is not known but it was some place in Himachal Pradesh a state that is in the grip of a bitter cold wave after a fresh round of snowfall. The bride and groom opted for pastel shades for the wedding look and the pictures that Neeraj shared showed them sitting with folded hands and eyes closed amid traditional hindu rituals. It was the only glimpse that his fans got of the man on his big day, on which he demonstrated how fiercely he guards his private life. It was also in complete contrast to the celebrity weddings of current era in which every detail is shared or leaked online for the gratification of forever-curious fan clubs and media. Last year, Neeraj became one of the most followed track-and-field athletes in the world on Instagram when he hit nine million followers, a number that has swelled considerably. After his Tokyo Olympics gold, he was also the most written-about track and field athlete in 2022, displacing Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt from the top of the list, according to World Athletics, the global governing body. Their friendship and eventual relationship may go back a couple of years but almost no information exists in the online space to indicate that the two were close or even knew each other. His uncle too refused to divulge any information on how Neeraj and Himani started seeing each other. Neeraj's season will likely start in the next three months with Diamond League and will end only in September. The World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which is the most important event of this year and where he will defend his title, will be held from September 13-21.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the importance of unity at the Shaurya Diwas event in Panipat. He referred to the third battle of Panipat to underscore Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unity message. Fadnavis paid tributes to Maratha soldiers and announced a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He assured fair compensation to farmers providing land for the statue.
Celebrating the Olympic stars birthday - Neeraj Chopra and his historic wins for India
The Olympic star, Subedar Major Neeraj Chopra turns 27 today. Well, who doesnt know the man with an arm that only aims at the Gold. Kids adore him calling Neeraj bhaiya with the javelin. The young man has brought India glory and fortune at quite a young age. Today as the Olympian enters in a New year of achievements full of happiness, we celebrate the star and his bests. Heres a complete timeline of events- Biography Neeraj Chopra was born on 24 th December 1997 in Khandra village, Panipat district of Haryana to parents Saroj Devi and Satish Chopra. He belongs to a Haryanvi Ror agricultural family, where both of his parents are farmers. His primary schooling took place at BVN Public school, Panipat. Due to obesity, he got enrolled to a gym. Thats where he first got introduced to Javelin throw and took up the sport eventually. At the age of 13, he moved to Tau Devi Lal Sports complex at Panchkula for his training, one of the only two facilities in Haryana with a synthetic runway. Neeraj completed his further schooling from Dayanand Vedic college, Chandigarh. While studying at school, alongside he won National Javelin Championships in 2012 and 2014. Seeing his sports achievements, Neeraj was recruited in the Indian Army in 2016. From the Indian Army only, Neeraj got selected for the Mission Olympics Wing training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune. In 2021, he enrolled for the Bachelor in Arts degree at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar. Career beginnings After a trial at the Sports Authority of India, Neeraj began his formal training of Javelin. He could manage third position at the District Championship. At the National Junior Athletics Championships in Lucknow, Neeraj won Gold with a new junior national record throw (68.40m). Neeraj competed at the World Youth Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine. It was his first international competition where he finished 19 th in the overall classification. Chopras first international medal came in 2014 where he won silver at the Youth Olympics qualification in Bangkok. In 2015, Neeraj broke the World Junior record at the All India Inter- University Athletics meet. In the same year, he finished fifth at the National games and ninth at the Asian Athletics Championships. The turning point came when Neeraj was called at the national level training camp at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports in Patiala (2016). South Asian Games (2016): Gold with new personal best of 82.23m at Guwahati. 2016 IAAF World U-20 Championships in Poland: Gold medal with a throw of 86.48 m that set a new world junior record. He also became the first Indian javelin player to hold the national senior record and world junior record at the same time. Officially inducted as the Junior Commissioned officer in Indian Army. And then a rank of Naib Subedar in the Rajputana rifles. 2017 Asian Athletics Championships: Gold for Neeraj 2017 World Championships: 15 th in overall qualification 2018 Common wealth games: Gold medal with season best effort of 86.47m. First Indian to win the common wealth medal. August 2018: Gold at the Asian Games, first for Neeraj and first for India. It was his debut at the games where he was even the flagbearer of India. Neeraj had a year of injuries, surgeries in 2019. But he could manage it and had a comeback in 2021, when he began his international season with a gold. June 2021: Gold at the Athletics meet in Karlstad, Sweden. In the subsequent games in Finland, Neeraj won bronze medal. The World Champion arrives with new records (2021 2024) Neeraj Chopra, the reigning World Champion arrived in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. On 7 th August, Neeraj Chopra scripted history by clinching a gold in his second attempt at the final with a throw of 87.58 m. Neeraj became the first Indian to win a Gold medal in Athletics, also the first Indian in athletics post- independence. He is the second Indian to win an individual Olympic gold after Abhinav Bindra. And the first Asian Athlete to win an Olympic gold. Neeraj was also the youngest ever Indian Olympic Gold medalist in an individual event and a first to win a medal on Olympic debut. Following the Olympic win, Neeraj registered World No.2 in Mens javelin throw rankings. June 2022: Second at Paavo Nurmi Games with new personal best at 89.30 m. 2022 Diamond League: Neeraj broke his own national record with a throw of 89.94 m. July 2022: Silver medal at the World Athletics Championships (Indias second ever medal at the championships). 2022: Diamond League finals where Neeraj won gold and qualified for the 2023 World Championships. May 2023: Top spot at the Doha Diamond league with a throw of 88.67 m. Neeraj placed at the first position of the Mens Javelin throw rankings issued by the World Athletics. August 2023: Gold medal at the World Athletics Championships, making Neeraj the first Indian to win gold at the event. October 2023: Second gold at the Asian games with season best throw of 88.88 m. 2024: Finished second at the Doha Diamond league. Neeraj won the gold at the Federation cup in India and the Paavo Nurmi games before the Paris Olympics. For the qualification in the finals at the Paris Olympics, Neeraj in his first attempt at 89.34 m secured the top spot of the table. He won the silver medal with a throw at 89.45 m. After the two Olympic wins, Neeraj became fifth individual medalist from India and the first one to win a gold and silver combination. Neeraj was placed second at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin throw competition. For Neerajs contribution to the sport he has been honored by the Government of India with: Arjuna Award for sporting excellence in 2018, Khel Ratna Award which is the highest sporting honor in the country in 2021, Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian honor in 2022, Apart from this, Neeraj Chopra was also named as Sportsman of the year (2021) by The Times of India. The Army Sports Institute Stadium in Pune is now named as Neeraj Chopra stadium. Neeraj also got featured on Vogue Indias cover named as the Man of the Year (2021). Now, we know why Neeraj Chopra is the most loved sport athlete of India. The achievements of the star are many, and we even look for more. As said true, the best of the star is yet to come. Wishing Neeraj a new milestone year with a gold medal from every event he steps into!
PM Modi launches LICs Bima Sakhi Yojana
PANIPAT, Dec 9 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana of LIC here under which 2 lakh woman insurance agents will be appointed over the next three years. Bima Sakhi Yojana, an initiative of state-owned LIC, is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who are Class X pass. They will receive specialised training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness. Under the scheme, the woman agents [] The post PM Modi launches LICs Bima Sakhi Yojana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM calls for women's empowerment, launches initiative to enrol lakhs as insurance agents
Prime Minister Modi launched the 'Bima Sakhi' initiative in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women by enrolling them as insurance agents and expand insurance coverage. He highlighted the government's commitment to women's progress and support for farmers, citing over 1.25 lakh crore disbursed as MSP in Haryana during previous terms and additional drought relief funds.
PM Modi launches LIC's 'Bima Sakhi Yojana'
PANIPAT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' of LIC here under which 2 lakh woman insurance agents will be appointed over the next three years. 'Bima Sakhi Yojana', an initiative of state-owned LIC, is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who are Class X pass. They will receive specialised training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness. Under the scheme, the woman agents will also get a stipend of Rs 7,000 per month for the first year, Rs 6,000 per month in the second year and Rs 5,000 per month in the third year. Bima Sakhis will also get the benefit of commission. The plan is to appoint 2 lakh Bima Sakhi over three years. After training, they can serve as LIC agents and the graduate Bima Sakhis would have the opportunity to qualify for being considered for Development Officer roles in LIC. Prime Minister will also distribute appointment certificates to prospective Bima Sakhis. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal. The main campus and six regional research stations, spread over 495 acres, will be established at a cost of over Rs 700 crore. The University will have one college of horticulture for graduate and post-graduate studies and five schools covering 10 horticulture disciplines. It will work towards crop diversification and world-class research for the development of horticulture technologies.
Modi launches LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women
Panipat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' of LIC here under which 2 lakh woman insurance agents will be appointed over the next three years.'Bima Sakhi Yojana', an initiative of state-owned LIC, is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who are Class X pass. They will receive specialised training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness. Under the scheme, the woman agents will also get a stipend of Rs 7,000 per month for the first year, Rs 6,000 per month in the second year and Rs 5,000 per month in the third year. Bima Sakhis will also get the benefit of commission. The plan is to appoint 2 lakh Bima Sakhi over three years. After training, they can serve as LIC agents and the graduate Bima Sakhis would have the opportunity to qualify for being considered for Development Officer roles in LIC. Prime Minister will also distribute appointment certificates to prospective Bima Sakhis. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal. The main campus and six regional research stations, spread over 495 acres, will be established at a cost of over Rs 700 crore. The University will have one college of horticulture for graduate and post-graduate studies and five schools covering 10 horticulture disciplines. It will work towards crop diversification and world-class research for the development of horticulture technologies.
What is LICs Bima Sakhi Yojana? Know eligibility, stipend & how to apply
In line with his commitment to women empowerment and financial inclusion, Prime Minister will Bima Sakhi Yojana (MCA Scheme) in Panipat, Haryana. This initiative of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is designed to empower rural women. They ...
PM Modi to inaugurate 'Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit' in Jaipur today
Following the Jaipur event, PM Modi will then travel to Panipat in Haryana, where he will launch the Bima Sakhi Yojana by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), a scheme aimed at empowering women.
Ali Amin Gandapur, a leader of Imran Khan's party, threatened further protests to secure Khan's release from jail. He referenced the Battle of Panipat, vowing more attacks like the November 24th march in Islamabad.
PM Modi to launch Bima Sakhi Yojana for women on Dec 9
Prime Minister Modi will launch the 'Bima Sakhi Yojana' in Panipat on December 9th. This LIC initiative will train women aged 18-70, who are Class X pass, to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness. Graduates may qualify for Development Officer roles. He will also lay the foundation stone for Maharana Pratap Horticultural University in Karnal.
Delhi Police nabs 2 shooters of Tillu gang in Rohini
New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police nabbed two Haryana-based shooters of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang following a shootout in the Rohini area, an officer said on Friday. According to police, both shooters received gunshot wounds in their legs and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. They were identified as Narender, 24, of Sonipat and Abhishek, 22, of Panipat. The arrests were made following a tip-off about the presence of the two shooters in the northwest Delhi area. Teams were formed to nab them. When they were asked to surrender, they opened fire at the team. Police also fired back and both received bullet injuries in their legs, the officer said.
Andhra Pradesh: Engg student with bullets held at airport
Vijayawada: A student of engineering, studying at a private university in the city, was taken into custody by the police for carrying two rounds of bullets, at the Vijayawada International Airport on Thursday. According to Gannavaram police, the student hailing from Panipat in Haryana was about to board a flight to Delhi, when the officials manning the security hold area, checked his luggage and found two rounds of ammunition. He was immediately taken into custody for further questioning. The student confessed to the police that when he came to the city earlier from his home town, he was travelling by a train and he was not aware about the cartridges in his luggage. He further said that the seized bullets were of the licensed gun belonging to his father. A case has been booked and further investigation is underway, police said.
Body Of Panipat Woman, Who Lost 16 Kids, Exhumed 2 Days After Burial As Daughter Suspects Murder
After the burial, the family could not locate Salamati's phone, and calls to it went unanswered, with the line being disconnected after a few rings.
Intense lobbying within BJP for Haryana's Rajya Sabha seat as elections approach
CHANDIGARH: With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing the schedule for the Rajya Sabha elections , lobbying within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana. Sources suggest that the names of several prominent BJP leaders are being considered for the seat. These include Haryana BJP President and former MLA Mohan Lal Badoli, former state party chief OP Dhankar, former Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia, former MP Kuldeep Bishnoi, former Sirsa MP Sunita Duggal, and former state minister Capt. Abhimanyu. The seat became vacant after Krishan Lal Panwar resigned on October 14 . Panwar, a Scheduled Caste (SC) face of the party, had been elected as an MLA from Israna in Panipat during the recent assembly elections and was later appointed a cabinet minister in the Nayab Singh Saini government. Sources reveal that the saffron party is considering caste combinations in selecting the candidate, and the candidate's connections with the RSS will also play a crucial role in the decision-making process. Mohan Lal Badoli, a Brahmin, is a strong contender for the Rajya Sabha seat, especially since under his leadership, the BJP secured a historic third term in the state. Although he was the sitting MLA, Badoli did not contest from his Rai assembly seat in Sonepat, further bolstering his chances for the nomination. Former Karnal MP Sanjay Bhatia, known for his organizational skills and considered the pioneer of the panna pramukh concept in the BJP, is also in the race. Bhatia, a Punjabi, had played a key role in supporting former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Karnal. Jat leaders, including former state party chief OP Dhankar and Capt. Abhimanyu, both of whom have considerable influence within the party, also cannot be overlooked. Despite losing their respective assembly seats in the recent elections, the party may want to ehabilitate one of them to send a positive signal to the influential Jat community. Former MP Kuldeep Bishnoi , a non-Jat face of the party, and Sunita Duggal, a prominent SC leader, are also being considered. One viewpoint within the party suggests that the seat should go to the SC community once again. According to the ECI's notification, nominations can be filed between December 3 and 10, with the last date for withdrawal of candidature being December 13. Although the election is scheduled for December 20, the result is likely to be declared on December 13, as the opposition may not field a candidate due to insufficient numbers. The BJP is expected to retain the seat easily, given its numbers in the state assembly. The BJP has 48 MLAs in the 90-member House, with three independent legislators supporting it. The Congress has 37 MLAs, while the INLD has two legislators. The BJP needs 46 votes to win the seat if a poll is held.
Viral Video: Man thrashed in Panipat, Haryana for filming reel in public wearing a bra
A man filming a social media video in a bra in Panipat's Insar Market was confronted and beaten by locals who found his actions obscene. The incident sparked debate about public decency and the lengths people go to for online fame, particularly in conservative settings.
People did not like MVA targetting me, my family and Modi-ji, says Fadnavis
NAGPUR: Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said leaders of the Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance targeted him personally as well as his party, which the people of the state did not like. The people's reaction resulted in the Opposition facing a rout in the state assembly elections, said the BJP leader whose party put up its best-ever performance by winning at least 130 seats. Along with the people of (rest of) Maharashtra, the people of Vidarbha region and the Nagpur district especially blessed the Mahayuti coalition immensely. The people who were saying that we would face a Panipat-like defeat in Vidarbha and Nagpur have themselves met their `Panipat', said Fadnavis, who retained his Nagpur South West seat by more than 39,000 votes. To a question on prominent Congress leaders tasting defeat, Fadnavis said it was a reaction from the electorate. The way they targeted me and my family personally, as well as the BJP and Mahayuti coalition, they singled us out and targeted us, they targeted (Prime Minister) Modi-ji... People did not like it and reacted to their abusive language, he said. Asked about the role played by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the Mahayuti's victory, Fadnavis said, RSS is our mother organisation (`Matru Sangathana'), but all the organisations inspired by nationalist ideology did the work of breaking the anarchist narrative. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis emerges as Maharashtra's man of the moment
Man held for sexually harassing co-passenger on Goa-bound Air India flight
PANAJI: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on charges of sexually harassing a woman co-passenger on a flight from Delhi to Goa, officials said on Wednesday. The alleged incident took place between 11 am and 1.20 pm on Tuesday on board the Air India flight, as per the FIR. The 28-year-old woman, resident of Janakpuri in New Delhi, told the police that when the plane was airborne, the man, who was sitting on the seat next to her, pulled over a blanket and allegedly started indulging in objectionable acts. The man purposely kept the blanket open at the side of the victim during the act, as per the FIR. The woman filed a police complaint against the man after the flight landed at the Goa International Airport at Dabolim in South Goa on Tuesday. The Dabolim airport police later arrested the man, identified as Jitender Jangian, hailing from Panipat in Haryana, a senior police official said. A case was registered against the accused under sections 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (actions intended to insult a woman's modesty, including verbal insults, inappropriate gestures or objects, and privacy invasion) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police added.
Chhattisgarh Roads to Match US Quality in Two Years: Gadkari
RAIPUR: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that road networks of Chhattisgarh will match that of America in quality in two years. Addressing the 83rd annual convention of Indian Road Congress here, Mr Gadkari, who holds the portfolio of road transport and highways at the Centre, said that the Centre laid emphasis on quality while implementing various road projects in Chhattisgarh and other states. While announcing road projects worth Rs 20,000 crore for Chhattisgarh, Mr Gadkari declared that the road networks of Chhattisgarh will match that of America in quality in two years. The Union minister also encouraged eco-friendly innovations like bamboo crash barriers and biofuel, supporting sustainable development of rural farmers. He highlighted self-reliant technology of making a bamboo crash barrier in Chhattisgarh and said that this eco-friendly innovation has the capacity to replace steel. Mr Gadkari called for the use of bamboo crash barriers instead of iron in construction works in Chhattisgarh to encourage the farmers to go for bamboo cultivation. We have made bio vitamins from straw and it is being used in Meghalaya. Recently in Panipat, we have started making 1,000 liters of bio vitamin and bio aviation fuel from straw. In Chhattisgarh also, similar works should be done, he said. Mr Gadkari stressed the importance of cost-effective and high-quality works to help India become a self-reliant, five trillion-economy. He also emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reduce road accidents by improving road engineering and prioritizing road safety during construction of the roads. Speaking on the occasion, chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the development vision of Chhattisgarh is aligned with Indias goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 and doubling its GSDP by 2028.
