PM Modi gives new slogan for Viksit Bharat 2047 as he completes 25 years as head of government
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The trade and industry expected Drishyam The Conclusion to open with a bang. Yet, when it collected a huge Rs. 174 crores, it stunned the industry. We asked trade experts about its huge business and what lies ahead. Trade veteran Taran Adarsh said, I was expecting a huge number from the opening weekend, and the film has actually lived up to those expectations in terms of content as well as numbers. Drishyam, as a brand, has only grown. People loved the first part, but they largely saw it on television and digital platforms. Thus, the fan following grew. So, when Drishyam 2 came out, it already had a ready-made audience. With the second part faring so well at the box office, it laid the foundation for the third part, as far as the numbers are concerned. When the second part opened so big, the third part was bound to be 5 or 10 steps ahead. Thats what has happened. He sighed, At the same time, I feel sad that this series has come to an end. The story and characters resonated with the people. Today, people know the Pav Bhaji joke and the satsang connection (laughs). Also, Goa as a backdrop, the Salgaonkar family, the quest for Meera to take Vijay Salgaonkar to task everything about these films became so memorable. Hence, theres definitely a sense of loss now that the series has come to an end. Vishek Chauhan, owner of Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, expressed, It was a surprise. I didnt expect it to open the way it did. It is among the biggest openers in recent times. Also, its a film which doesnt have any of the commercial trappings like hit music, romance, comedy, etc. Its a plot-driven franchise with a dash of murder mystery. Its not an ideal family entertainer in the truest sense, though the family values are very strong. Hence, its opening was surprising. The reason probably is that the love for the franchise has become immense. That is what drove the huge ticket sales. People had this trust that theyll have a good time. Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, Yes, it was a pleasant surprise. We expected the film to open in the range of Rs. 40 crores plus. The series has a huge following. In fact, I told Kumar ji (producer Kumar Mangat Pathak) before the release, Congratulations, ab ki paar, 300 paar! Distributor and exhibitor Raj Bansal confessed, I didnt expect the film to do this much. I was expecting an opening of Rs. 45 crores, but it ended up having a first day collection of Rs. 62 crores. Similarly, I expected a weekend of Rs. 140 crores, but it collected Rs. 175 crores in three days. A collection of Rs. 20 crores on Monday is huge. He also remarked, Drishyam didnt have scope for music and yet it has done so well. If there was scope for music, the film would have done better by 15-20%. Lifetime predictions Trade experts feel that itll have a huge lifetime but not sure if itll collect Rs. 500 crores. Taran Adarsh said, Its a bit too early to say. Udta Teer has been shifted ahead. So, they have an open run and the second weekend will also be fantastic. But on October 16, two prominent films will be up for release Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli. They wont take away all the screens and audiences. But there will be choice for the audience. Lets see if Drishyam is able to put up a tough fight at that point. Nevertheless, the job is done. It has crossed Rs. 200 crores and will move towards the Rs. 300 crore mark. Atul Mohan stated, Rs. 400 crores lifetime is on for sure. The film has 2 open weeks to score. Itll face competition in the third week. But when a film is doing so well, the first preference of the multiplexes is to retain shows of the successful holdover film. So, they would allocate sufficient slots to Drishyam. Raj Bansal opined, I am expecting the film to have a lifetime in the range of Rs. 400 crores and Rs. 450 crores. It can do Rs. 500 crores. However, the pre-Diwali period would kick in. That has a major effect on footfalls, especially in North India. Also, Ramayana will arrive in the first week of November. If it had no such obstacles, it would have a chance in crossing the Rs. 500 crores mark. Nevertheless, itll have a steady run as viewers are loving the film. Vishek Chauhan explained, Its a possibility, but I still believe that genre limitations will kick in. Yes, it has opened well, but will it have enough gas to reach the Rs. 500 crore mark? That remains to be seen. For that, the film should have had a little bit more of commercial trappings to get the audience in. Never say never, but Rs. 350-400 crore finish is definitely on the cards. In fact, Ill be very disappointed if it doesnt do Rs. 400 crores. And if it hits the Rs. 500 crore mark, Ill be very ecstatic. He added, Theres a major advantage that theres no competing film. So, it has an open run for 2 weeks. However, once we hit the Dussehra festivities, people will get a bit diverted. Anyway, whats important is that a film like this collecting Rs. 300-400 crores is simply phenomenal. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam actor Samvedna Suwalka recalls Ajay Devgns appreciation for her monologue in part 2: He patted my back and said, Well done; adds, My 10-12 years of hard work is paying off after Drishyam The Conclusion
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PM Modi recalls Pahalgam attack response; reaffirms Viksit Bharat 2047 says 'We will do it'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous public service by reaffirming his resolve to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047. At the Seva Jyoti programme, he expressed gratitude for life's lessons, saluted swayamsevaks and pledged to achieve India's development goals.
US' University of Colorado Denver gets UGC nod to set up campus in Hyderabad
New Delhi, Oct 07: University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) has said it has received a letter of intent from the UGC to set up a new campus in Hyderabad, making it the first public American university authorised to establish a degree-granting location in India. Last year, Chicago's Illinois Institute of Technology became the first US university to set up its campus in India. Illinois, a private university, has set up its campus in Mumbai and welcomed its first batch in September. CU Denver's India campus will also be the first foreign university campus in Telangana. According to Kenneth T Christensen, Chancellor of CU Denver, expanding access to high-quality education has long been central to the university's vision and goals. Our plans in Hyderabad build on that commitment, as well as our longstanding connection with students from India who have been part of the CU Denver community for decades. We now have an opportunity to extend that connection and bring our unique experience to students in India, combining rigorous academics, career-aligned learning and real-world experience that prepare students for meaningful careers and contributions to their communities, he said in a statement issued by the university. Drawing on the strengths of CU Denver, the Hyderabad location will offer pathways in high-demand fields, including business, computing, engineering and analytics, while encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving. Global education company Emeritus is the university's strategic joint venture partner in India, working alongside the university to enable its successful establishment and growth through expertise across key non-academic functions. The proposed University of Colorado Denver | Hyderabad marks an important step in bringing globally relevant education closer to students in India. CU Denver's focus on applied learning, interdisciplinary education, and career readiness is particularly relevant to the aspirations of today's students and the needs of a rapidly evolving workforce, said Ashwin Damera, Co-founder and CEO, Emeritus. The initiative will create opportunities for students and provide greater access to an education that is both academically rigorous and closely connected to the world of work, Damera added.
'We Will Do It': Modi launches slogan for developed India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the slogan We Will Do It to achieve a developed India by 2047, emphasising visionary policies and hard work. Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' on his completion of 25 years as head of government, Modi highlighted the challenge of societal division and the success in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty. He expressed confidence in India's transformation and its 140 crore citizens to achieve ambitious goals like becoming a top 3 economy and a global manufacturing hub.
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Samvedna Suwalka played Vijay Salgaonkars (Ajay Devgn) lawyer Gayathri Mohan in Drishyam 2. She had a memorable monologue at the end. But she got a bigger and meatier part in the recently-released third part of the franchise, Drishyam The Conclusion. She stood on her own despite her character being pitted against someone as senior as Prakash Raj. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Samvedna got candid on life after Drishyam The Conclusion, her memorable process of auditioning for Drishyam 2 and her more than a decade long career. How has life been after the release of Drishyam The Conclusion? I am in a controlled delirium. I started in 2013. My career hasnt been an overnight success. It has been a sustained success. I had Bey Yaar in 2014, which was a huge hit in Gujarat. That gave me a validation that acting choose kiya hai toh kaam milega. It was a temporary stardom with Pratik Gandhi and all. It was very interesting that that happened and I would come to Bombay and still be a struggling actor, stand in lines and give auditions. Over a period of a decade, I have built my career very slowly. Every year, I would think that I have moved one step ahead. Somewhere around lockdown, I started getting work in mainstream Bollywood because I did plays and a lot of independent films, which went to festivals but never saw the light of the day. OTT also gave me a great opportunity. I got a lot of shows where I played primary characters like Jee Karda and Gyarah Gyarah. I did Fighter and Drishyam 2 as well. When Drishyam 2 happened, I thought it has big stars, so my role will come and go. But even for that part I got so much validation from the audience, which was very surprising. I had never been a part of such a big film. I knew Drishyam 3 is going to be big. I knew this time I had a bigger, better and meatier part. Thats why I am using the word controlled because I kind of knew (the response). But even if you know, when you actually experience it, you realize how it is. So, right now I am experiencing success. My Instagram followers are increasing. I am getting calls; my parents are getting calls. It feels like my 10-12 years of hard work is paying off. What was your reaction when you came to know that you have a bigger role the third film? People knew that Drishyam 3 is being made. I was waiting. I also sent a message to the writer Aamil Keeyan Khan asking if the lawyer is coming back (in part 3). He replied with, All in good time. I also messaged someone from the production asking if Drishyam 3 is happening and they were like, Yes, its happening but they didnt say more. I was eager to know if I would be there in the film. I had my fingers crossed and I told God, Bhagwan, Gayathri Mohan ko wapas le aana (laughs). You cant be sure. Maybe, they dont go to the court this time or bring any other lawyer. Then later when I got a call from the casting asking if I have dates, I was like, For what? They said its for Drishyam 3. I was like, Yes, we are in. During the reading, Aamil came in and said that they should do the reading. When I started reading my 2nd or 3rd scene, I was like, Itna kaam hai mera. Main court ke baahar bhi hoon. He looked at me, smiled and said, Take it in, your life is going to change (laughs). I took a long breath and said, This is going to be fantastic. How was your first ever meet with Ajay Devgn? In part 3, I have scenes with Ajay sir and his family and then I got to the court. In part 2, there is a small sequence where Ajay sir and his family are taken to the court. That was the first time I met Ajay sir, Shriya (Saran) maam and their family. It was a very formal Hi hello. I only had to say my lines, so we didnt speak much. Ajay sir gave his shot and walked away. He was very reserved. Shriya maam spoke to me a lot. But my proper meeting with Ajay sir was when I had my courtroom monologue in the climax. That scene happened with Ajay sir standing in the witness box. It was my second meet. He came and said, How are you Samvedna? I was like, Arre he remembers me (laughs). He keeps really quiet. He mostly keeps it to himself. But his intensity and energy is such that everyone is aware that Ajay sir is there. I was like, I have to get this right as I have to perform in front of Ajay sir. I was very prepared. The monologue was okayed by Abhishek in just one take. I asked, You dont want another take? He said, Nahin, mil gaya. By the end of that afternoon by lunch break, Ajay sir was walking away. He came up to me, patted me on my back, smiled and said, Well done and walked away. Just like that. I was like my day and life were made (laughs)! This is my first memory of him and I cherish that. How were you cast in Drishyam 2? Was there an audition? It was as boring as auditions happen. It was literally a generic audition. I will never forget this. In 2021 October, there was no war between Ukraine and Russia. I had gone to Ukraine to shoot an ad. It was an Indian ad but it was being shot in Ukraine for production reasons. When I was about to return in the flight, I got a message from the casting associate saying there is a small role in Drishyam 2 but its an important role. Usually this is what is told to actors the role is small but significant. Thats the way people are convinced to give auditions. I was told it was for three days. I said okay I will do the audition. There was no excitement. Drishyam was big but I thought it would be an insignificant role as it has such a big cast. They were constantly asking me to send the audition soon as they had to lock it soon. Pushkaraj Chirputkar played my husband in the ad. He was helping me with the lines in the flight. I was reciting the monologue to him. He liked what I did and said that I will get that part. But I didnt think so thinking there must be so many people lined up for a big film like this. I came back to India and sent the audition. I didnt think much of it. But after a week or 10 days, I was told that the director liked it and asked me to come for a meeting. Abhishek asked me whether I would like to do the role. I asked what the role is about. I readily agreed. It was just like a generic audition. In the 3rd part, your character is pitted against a veteran actor like Prakash Raj. How was the whole experience of on screen arguments with him? Prakash Raj sir is such a seasoned actor. You grew up watching him. In Hindi films, at least, he usually plays a villain. Even before you meet him, there is this idea of him being a very powerful person and all of that. Even when you meet him, he is tall and towering. I asked the writers how come they continued with me. They said if Gayathri Mohan has won the case for Vijay in part 2, why will he change the lawyer? And he is like a middle-class man from Goa, so he will continue with his people. They said Tabu will bring a very powerful lawyer and they wanted this to look like a very David vs Goliath chemistry on screen. And Ajay sir is playing an underdog. So, if a woman is fighting for him in front of a powerful towering man, it is an extension of that underdog. I was like, Arre baap re Prakash Raj sir ke saamne karna hai. But I was excited also as I have been around and done some work. Once we get into the character, its about what those two characters are doing. Thats the fun part of it; between action and cut, we are what our characters are. We were rivals, we were fighting each other, we were vicious, manipulative, etc. But the moment cut happens, sir will say, Lunch break mein maine khana mangaya hai, khayegi kya? I would say, Of course, sir. I used to eat food with him. And he used to get delicious food. He is fond of cooking. At times, even his wife would bring food and we would eat. But then on the set, we are again fighting each other (laughs). It was a joy to be on this set. Purely from craft and acting perspective, when you work with veterans, it elevates you. They are so good at what they do that they make you better. Where do we see you next after Drishyam The Conclusion? I have shot an independent film called DINK (Double Income No Kids). This was with a Marathi producer but we shot this in English. This is an Indo-British collaboration. I shot it this in London in August. I just completed Ribhu Dasguptas Guru with John Abraham. I was shooting for this in London till last week. These two films will take a little while to come out next year. But my immediate next is a film with Subhash Ghai called Manya. Subhash sir has written and produced it. Its directed by Sameer Joshi. I am one of the main characters. Also Read: Drishyam The Conclusion Worldwide Box Office: Ajay Devgn starrer enters Top 5 highest grossers of 2026, becomes fifth release to cross Rs. 300 cr globally
EU considers bigger levy on large companies to tax Big Tech
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England Dominates Czech Republic 3-0 as Harry Kane Scores Twice
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Son Heung-min surpasses Cha Bum to become top goal scorer for South Korea
Son Heung-min became South Korea's all-time leading scorer when his 59th goal helped the team beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday. The sixth-minute free kick moved Son past Cha Bum-kun's record of 58. Cha retired from international soccer after the 1986 World Cup. Oh Se-hun added a second goal on the hour as South Korea won comfortably at Mireu Stadium in Yongin, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Seoul. Son also holds South Korea's appearance record with 151 caps. He made his international debut in 2010 and has played at four World Cups. The 34-year-old joined Los Angeles FC in 2025 after a decade with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The win ended a mixed international break for South Korea and interim coach Robert Moreno. The team beat Ecuador 3-0, lost to Uruguay 4-1 and drew with Venezuela 0-0. South Korea and Uzbekistan are preparing for the 2027 Asian Cup which kicks off in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 7.
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Every crisis been test of my patience; every success deepens my sense of responsibility: PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that eagerness to learn became a part of his life; he always considers himself a student, adding that the more he learns, he greater the ability to do something for the country will become. Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students who reached the class first. That eagerness to learn became a part of my life, and even today, I consider myself a student. I try to learn something new every day, and that is why I also offered a prayer for myself at the temple today. I asked God that my ability to learn should never diminish. The more I learn, the greater my ability to do something for the country will become, he added. The Prime Minister said that when he looks back today, he only feels gratitude. I am grateful to every person and every event that has taught me something. Those who made me win taught me to remain humble. Those who brought me down taught me to stand up again. Well-wishers encouraged me, while critics taught me to look within myself. Those who supported me showed me the power of trust. Those who opposed me made me understand the power of democracy, he said. PM Modi said that even though every crisis has been a challenge for him, every success has strengthened his sense of responsibility towards the nation. Every crisis has been a test of my patience, every success has deepened my sense of responsibility, and every achievement has given me the courage and determination to move towards bigger goals...Today, I can say that no event in my life has been in vain. Every event has taught me something, he said, amid the chants of 'Modi-Modi'. The Morbi floods, the Prime Minister said, showed him the path of engaging in relief and service work day and night and taught the spirit of service. The Bhuj earthquake taught me to remain steadfast in reconstruction. Chandrayaan taught me to rise after failure. The Covid-19 pandemic made me understand the importance of the nation's collective consciousness, he added. PM Modi also praised the media, stating that it gave him the inspiration to move forward through both bitter and sweet experiences. Every journey in life showed me the path of bringing sensitivity into policymaking. Every village and every poor person taught me that resources may be limited, but dreams should be big and determination should be strong, he said. He said that the trust of the countrymen and their hard work have always been his greatest strength, while adding that every citizen of the country has the greatest right over him. He expressed gratitude to the people of the country for choosing him as their leader for 25 consecutive years and said that his responsibility towards the country is the greatest, as the public has placed their trust in him. These 25 years of public trust and the experience of these 25 years are a very valuable asset. And this asset does not belong only to Modi; it belongs to the country. Every child of Mother India is entitled to this asset, the Prime Minister added.
From parents' struggles to 'endless coffees': How Savitha won India's only gold medal
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Nations League: Kane stars with brace as England ease past Czechia
Digital Desk | London, Oct 7 (IANS) Harry Kane scored twice on his record-equalling 125th cap as England swept past Czechia to take a huge step towards qualification for the summers Nations League Finals. Kane has reached 125 England caps in the space of just 11 years and 193 days, 8 years and 31 days quicker than it took Shilton (19 years, 224 days). He scored twice - the 90th and 91st goals of his international career - and forced Vladimir Coufal to steer the ball into his own net as Tuchels men ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at Wembley Stadium. The Three Lions captain became the second-oldest player to score two goals in a game for England at Wembley (33 years, 70 days), behind Ian Wright in September 1997 vs Moldova (33 years, 311 days). He is the oldest player in England's history to score a brace in consecutive appearances (33 years and 70 days tonight). Moreover, Kane's 13 goals in 2026 are now the second-most any England player has scored in one year, behind the 16 scored by Kane in 2021. After visiting goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek tipped away Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick, Kane set up the opener when the striker's cross was turned in by Czechia defender Vladimir Coufal. Kane then fired in from Morgan Rogers' cross before the break, shot against the crossbar during the second half and headed in Lewis Hall's corner to become the current edition's top scorer with six goals. Czech defender Vladimir Coufals own goal broke the deadlock, before Kanes close-range double sealed Englands victory and almost mathematically guaranteed their passage through League A Group C to next summers finals. The match was Thomas Tuchel's 20th win as England manager in just his 26th game, the fastest any England manager has reached 20 wins; Tuchel has broken the record held by Walter Winterbottom (27 between 1946 and 1950).
BJP leaders hail PM Modis 25 years in public service, call milestone historic
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years as head of government, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continued with three consecutive terms as PM since 2014, BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the milestone, terming it a matter of pride for every Indian. Speaking to IANS, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served Gujarat and the country for 25 years, working with the goal of serving all sections of society. Therefore, the Union Cabinet yesterday felicitated and welcomed him on completing 25 years in public service. He is the only mass leader in the country to have fulfilled his constitutional responsibilities for 25 years while working to make the country stronger, self-reliant and developed. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal called it matter of pride and said, It is a matter of pride for every Indian. As workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, this is a very important day for us, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing 25 years as an elected head of government today. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, It is a very significant occasion. This is the first time in the country that a Prime Minister has completed 25 years of public service, including his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. This is historic, and I congratulate the people of the country and the Prime Minister on this occasion. Ashish Sood, a Delhi Minister, told IANS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the people for 25 uninterrupted years while holding constitutional positions. Bringing change to people's lives, empowering the youth through startups and promoting social harmony are among the many inspiring initiatives undertaken during this period. Delhi Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh said, As the country's Prime Servant, the Prime Minister has served the nation for 25 years. With the trust of 140 crore Indians, he laid the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat'. The goal of making India a 'Vishwaguru' by 2047 is, in many ways, being implemented and becoming visible in reality. Meanwhile, PM Modis first stint at the helm of a government began in Gujarat in 2001. His tenure there lasted more than 12 years before he became the BJPs prime ministerial candidate and led the party to a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He returned as Prime Minister with good mandates in 2019 and 2024, becoming the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to lead a government for three consecutive terms. The BJPs celebrations seek to connect the two phases of PM Modis political career. A Union Cabinet resolution highlighted initiatives launched in Gujarat that were later expanded nationally, including the SWAGAT grievance-redressal system and the Jyotigram scheme. SWAGAT, through which PM Modi personally reviewed citizens grievances, received the United Nations Public Service Award in 2010. Its approach later inspired PRAGATI, the Centres platform for reviewing stalled projects and resolving implementation bottlenecks. The BJP has been marking PM Modis 25 years in public life through the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, launched on his birthday on September 17. The campaign has included blood donation drives, cleanliness programmes, welfare outreach, exhibitions, cultural events and other public service initiatives. On Wednesday, the BJP is organising events across states, including torch marches, motorcycle and cycle rallies, and exhibitions highlighting PM Modis journey from Gujarat to the Prime Ministers Office. In Delhi, the main Seva Jyoti programme will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex. BJP workers and supporters from organisational units across the national capital are expected to attend.
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Digital Desk | Split (Croatia), Oct 7 (IANS) Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as world champion Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia 2-1. The win extended Spain's unbeaten run to 42 matches and secured its place in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals with four wins from four group games. Merino provided the goals, while goalkeeper Unai Simon made several crucial saves to keep Spain in the contest. Croatia coach Slaven Bilic, responding to his team's humiliating 7-0 defeat to England on Saturday, said he wanted a game for men and got the physical response he sought in a robust first half, reports Xinhua. Although Spain, with Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Rodri in the starting lineup, enjoyed more possession in the opening period, the team was frequently uncomfortable. Simon made an acrobatic stop to deny Josip Stanisic and later blocked Igor Matanovic after a counterattack, only for Ivan Perisic to follow up and score from the rebound in the 20th minute. Simon made another point-blank save to deny Matanovic shortly afterward before getting down quickly to smother an effort from Josko Gvardiol. Mikel Oyarzabal wasted Spain's best first-half opportunity with a tame header from Aymeric Laporte's cross, while Yamal dragged a shot into the side netting. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente replaced Alex Baena with Merino at halftime, and the substitution paid off. Merino equalized in the 60th minute after a clever pass from Dani Olmo, with Dominik Livakovic having earlier denied Yamal. Simon produced another fine stop in the 78th minute after an error by Martin Zubimendi, who had replaced Rodri, presented Perisic with a chance. Perisic was sent off a minute later after receiving a second yellow card for a reckless challenge from behind on Marc Cucurella. Merino sealed the win in the 88th minute, collecting a pass from Zubimendi before turning and firing into the top corner to confirm Spain's place in the quarterfinals.
Union Ministers hail PM Modis 25 years as head of govt; praise his governance, leadership
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as the head of government, Union Ministers on Wednesday hailed his leadership, saying he has transformed the very definition of governance through people-centric policies, effective implementation, firm decision-making, transparency and a focus on results, while establishing the ideal of the 'politics of performance'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as head of government, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continued with three consecutive terms as Prime Minister since 2014. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to the social media platform X and wrote in Hindi, Heartfelt congratulations to the illustrious Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on completing 25 years of his service and dedication, characterised by tireless hard work, remarkable resolve and making the nation first the goal of life. On this very day, October 7, 2001, Modi ji took oath as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Since then, his continuous journey of service, struggle and dedication as Chief Minister and Prime Minister has become synonymous with the welfare of the poor, empowerment of women, upliftment of youth and prosperity of every section of society, he said. In 25 years of Seva, Modi ji has transformed the very definition of governance through people-centric policies, their implementation, firmness in decision-making, transparency and a guarantee of results, while establishing the ideal of politics of performance, HM Shah said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, Today marks 25 years of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modis journey in public service. Having served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 13 years and as the Prime Minister of India for the past 12 years, Modi ji has remained steadfastly dedicated to the service of the people. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him on this remarkable journey. His journey, which began on October 7, 2001, as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, has come to symbolise nation-building, good governance and public welfare. The guiding principle throughout this journey has always been Nation First, Always First, he said. Under Modi jis visionary leadership, welfare initiatives have expanded on an unprecedented scale, enabling crores of people to gain access to basic necessities such as homes, tap water, toilets, LPG connections and banking services, Singh added. Today, guided by the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, we are moving forward with the resolve to build a Viksit Bharat. Under the leadership of Modi ji, good governance has been strengthened, and India has steadily advanced towards self-reliance across sectors, he said. Today, we have emerged as the worlds fourth-largest economy, while the benefits of development have become more inclusive. Employment and opportunities for our youth have expanded, entrepreneurship and startups have received a strong impetus, and new avenues for innovation have opened up. At the same time, India is strengthening its internal security and responding to external threats with firmness and resolve, Rajnath Singh added. The 25-year journey of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the service of the nation is an inspiration for all of us. These 25 years mark a milestone in his journey, not a full stop. My best wishes are that, in the years ahead, we continue to move forward on the path of national service with renewed energy and dedication, under his visionary leadership, guided by the resolve that Jan Seva is Prabhu Seva - service to the people is service to the Almighty, he said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also hailed PM Modi and said, Today, October 7, we celebrate the chequered career of PM Narendra Modi. Twenty-five years ago, on this day, he took up the responsibility of Chief Minister of Gujarat. Until then, he had held no elected post. Through dedication, he served, learning as he went along. Selfless, no corruption, no cronies. Now, he serves as Prime Minister. Only in the BJP, a karyakarta gets opportunities despite having no political family or dynastic background, money, etc. A strong message for democracy. Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said, A remarkable journey of 25 years in public service, defined by decisive leadership, tireless dedication and an unwavering commitment to the people of India. From Gujarat to the national stage, Honble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji has remained steadfast in his resolve to serve Bharat and build a stronger, more prosperous and Viksit Bharat. A journey of Seva, Sankalp and Nation First that continues to inspire. Union Minister Giriraj Singh extended heartfelt congratulations and said, Heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on this significant journey of 25 years in public life. In these years, your leadership has created a distinct identity by placing service, resolve and national interest at the centre of public life. Your dedication to the country and unwavering commitment serve as an inspiration to millions of Indians. May God grant you excellent health, and may this journey of national service continue to progress with the same energy. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, Thank you PM Shri Narendra Modi ji for 25 years of fearless and focused leadership. There were many moments when the easy way was available, but you always chose the right way, even when it was difficult. That kind of courage is rare. Union Minister Piyush Goyal described the occasion as 25 years of relentless devotion to Maa Bharati and her people.
BJP MP Tarun Chugh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He alleged corruption in the state, claiming that Punjab's resources were being diverted to fund election campaigns in other states. Chugh's remarks came amid a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into allegations of corruption against the Punjab CM's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and associates, following orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a report from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). After offering prayers at the Ambaji temple, Chugh alleged that AAP had turned Punjab into an ATM for looting and accused the party of plundering the state's resources. The Aam Aadmi Party has turned Punjab into an ATM for looting. It has become their habit to plunder Punjab's resources and funnel the money to fund election campaigns in states like Goa and Gujarat, said the 53-year-old Gujarat BJP in charge. The BJP senior leader alleged that a com...
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Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career with Argentina in an emotional friendly match against Benin, scoring one goal and assisting two others in a 3-0 victory. The event was a national celebration of his service, marked by fan tributes, fireworks, and a heartfelt farewell from teammates and opponents.
Lionel Messi bids emotional farewell to Argentina with goal
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career with an emotional farewell in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal as Argentina defeated Benin 3-0. The 39-year-old received a huge ovation from 85,000 fans in his final appearance for the world champions
Emotions ran high, with teary eyes at the Buenos Aires stadium as Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year stellar international football career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans during his final appearance for the former world champions.
Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina With Goal in Emotional Final Appearance
Lionel Messi's farewell match was an emotional one, as both the fans and the player himself put a lot of effort into the final game of his career. Thousands of fans filled the large stadium in Buenos Aires to see Messi
Messi's emotional farewell ends in 1 goal, 2 assists and 3-0 win for Argentina
Lionel Messis emotional Argentina farewell ended in a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Monumental. After an extraordinary pre-match tribute, Messi assisted Nicols Otamendis opener and Nico Pazs curling finish before scoring a penalty himself. He came close again late on, hitting the post, before sending a final free-kick over the bar as Argentina celebrated a memorable night.
Argentina vs Benin: Lionel Messi retires from international career with a goal
Lionel Messi has officially retired from his international soccer career after scoring in Argentina's recent win against Benin. He leaves with a remarkable record of 125 goals and 68 assists for his nation. Messi has previously contributed to Argentina's victory in the World Cup and Copa America titles. Before exiting, he conveyed a message of fulfillment, stating he gave everything for his country.
Messi's Argentina farewell: A night of fireworks, tears and one final goal
Messi's Argentina farewell: A night of fireworks, tears and one final goal
From Painkillers to Precision: How Modern Pain Medicine Is Changing Treatment
For decades, pain treatment has often meant one thing: take a painkiller. A headache brings a tablet, back pain another, and persistent knee pain may lead to repeated medication. But chronic pain is rarely that simple. Pain involves an interaction between nerves, muscles, joints, the spinal cord and the brain. When it persists for months or years, simply suppressing it may not be enough. Modern pain medicine is therefore shifting from painkillers to precision. Understanding the source of pain: The first question is not always which medicine to prescribe, but where the pain is coming from. Back pain can originate from discs, facet joints, sacroiliac joints, nerves or muscles. Knee pain may arise from the joint, surrounding tissues or the nerves carrying pain signals. Two patients can have similar MRI findings but entirely different sources of pain. Modern pain specialists combine clinical examination, imaging and, when appropriate, diagnostic procedures to identify the structures responsible. From one treatment fits all to targeted treatment: Once the pain source is identified,treatment can become more precise. Image-guided procedures allow medication to be delivered close to a specific nerve or pain-generating structure. Ultrasound and fluoroscopy improve accuracy and safety. In selected patients, targeted procedures may both relieve pain and help confirm its source. The principle is simple: treat the relevant pain pathway rather than the entire body. When heat can treat pain: Radiofrequency ablation is one of the established technologies in interventional pain medicine. In selected patients with chronic pain arising from structures such as facet joints or certain peripheral nerves, radiofrequency energy can reduce pain-signal transmission. Genicular nerve radiofrequency treatment, for example, may be considered for selected patients with persistent knee pain despite conservative treatment. The goal is not simply to numb pain, but to create enough relief for better movement, rehabilitation and function. When the nervous system itself becomes the target: Some chronic pain results from abnormal nerve activity, including certain neuropathic pain conditions, complex regional pain syndrome and persistent pain after nerve injury. Treatment may involve specialised nerve blocks, radiofrequency techniques or, in selected cases, neuromodulation. Spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation use controlled electrical signals to modify abnormal pain signalling. Instead of continually increasing medication, doctors can sometimes target the nervous system itself. Ultrasound: seeing the pain pathway: Ultrasound has become an important tool in modern pain medicine. It allows specialists to see nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels and other structures in real time. It can guide injections and nerve blocks while helping avoid important surrounding structures, bringing greater precision to minimally invasive treatment. Pain medicine is more than procedures: Precision does not mean every patient needs an injection or procedure. Modern pain management is multimodal, combining medication, physiotherapy, exercise, rehabilitation, psychological interventions, lifestyle changes and, when appropriate, procedures. A nerve block may provide a window of relief, but strengthening muscles and restoring movement may be what produces lasting functional improvement. The goal is not simply less pain. It is to help the patient move better, sleep better and return to normal life. The problem of the painkiller culture: Painkillers remain valuable when appropriately prescribed, but they have limitations. Long-term or inappropriate use of some medicines can cause gastrointestinal, kidney, liver or cardiovascular complications. Some may also cause sedation, dependence or other adverse effects. This does not mean abandoning painkillers. It means using them thoughtfully as part of a broader strategy. Instead of always asking, Which stronger painkiller should I take?, another question may be more important: Why am I still having this pain, and can we treat its source? Pain is not always visible on a scan: Severe pain does not always have an obvious abnormality on imaging. Pain is a biological experience involving the peripheral nerves, spinal cord and brain. Severe neuropathic or chronic pain can occur even when routine scans appear relatively normal. That is why modern pain medicine focuses on treating the patient, not simply the scan. The future: personalised pain treatment: The future of pain medicine is likely to become increasingly personalised. Advances in neuromodulation, ultrasound, radiofrequency technology, regenerative approaches and digital health are opening new possibilities. Treatment may increasingly be selected according to the specific pain mechanisms operating in an individual patient. The aim is not one powerful treatment for everyone, but the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. The goal is not zeroit is life: For someone living with chronic pain, success should not always mean reducing the pain score to zero. A patient who could not walk but can now walk for 30 minutes has achieved something significant. Someone who could not sleep through the night but now sleeps comfortably has regained an important part of life. Modern pain medicine is therefore moving beyond simple pain relief towards restoring function, independence and quality of life. Painkillers will continue to have an important place in medicine, but they are no longer the only answer. From pills and image-guided interventions to radiofrequency and neuromodulation, modern pain medicine is changing how we understand and treat pain. Dr Qazi Afaan Zahoor is a Fellow, Interventional Pain & Regenerative Medicine
Srinagar, Oct 6:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Tuesday chaired a meeting to assess the revised Jammu and Kashmir State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC 2.0), calling for further refinement of the plan by incorporating clearly defined, department-wise actions, outcomes and timelines up to 2030. The meeting was attended by several Administrative Heads including ACS, PDD; ACS, Tourism; ACS, PWD; Principal Secretary, DMRR&R; Commissioner Secretary, H&ME; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, Transport; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Representatives from MoEFCC and senior officers of the concerned departments. The revised SAPCC, prepared by the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for strengthening climate resilience in J&K while aligning the Union Territorys climate response with Indias Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Paris Agreement and the emerging climate risks specific to the region. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary emphasised that a climate action plan should translate into clear, actionable and time-bound interventions. He directed the department to incorporate the actions to be undertaken by each concerned department, along with their expected outcomes and milestones, over the period up to 2030. He observed that every plan should have clearly defined goals and a well-laid-out strategy to achieve them within a specific timeframe. He called for prioritising interventions keeping in view the strengths, constraints, vulnerabilities and available capacities of the UT so that the proposed measures can be implemented effectively on the ground. The Chief Secretary also stressed greater inter-departmental convergence and dovetailing of climate interventions with ongoing schemes and programmes to optimise resources and avoid duplication of efforts. He called for assigning clear responsibilities and measurable indicators to departments for effective monitoring of progress. In her presentation, the Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Sheetal Nanda highlighted climate projections based on IPCC pathways, including SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5. She revealed that under the moderate-emission scenario, temperatures are projected to rise by around 1.5C during 20212050, with implications for water resources, agriculture, health and ecosystems. It was also projected that the annual precipitation is projected to increase by around 5 per cent under the moderate-emission scenario and up to 15 per cent under the high-emission scenario, with the assessment pointing towards shorter cold seasons and greater variability and intensity of rainfall events. The Commissioner Secretary further detailed that the climate vulnerability assessment has evaluated 42 indicators across agriculture, water, health and forest sectors, identifying district-specific vulnerabilities and risks to facilitate targeted interventions. The revised plan proposes 55 emission mitigation strategies, with an estimated mitigation potential of 2.6 million tonnes of CO equivalent by 2030. These include promotion of solar energy, including floating solar plants, greater utilisation of small hydropower and wind energy, strengthening of grid infrastructure, reduction of transmission and distribution losses, promotion of electric mobility and deployment of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems. Besides, 100 adaptation actions have been proposed across five key sectors along with Disaster Risk Reduction measures. These include expansion of micro-irrigation, achieving universal household tap-water coverage, rainwater harvesting, strengthening health facilities in underserved areas, restoration of degraded catchment forests with native species and construction of retaining walls and other slope-protection measures at vulnerable locations. The meeting was also informed about the proposed institutional mechanism under SAPCC 2.0, envisaging a Governing Council headed by the Chief Minister to meet annually and an Executive Council chaired by the Chief Secretary to meet twice a year for overseeing implementation and inter-departmental coordination. Implementation of the action plan is proposed to be monitored quarterly through a digital dashboard, with departmental nodal officers updating defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress against targets. The Chief Secretary directed that the revised framework should clearly establish who will do what, by when and with what measurable outcome, while ensuring that the interventions are aligned with J&Ks specific ecological, geographical and socio-economic realities. The revised SAPCC 2.0 is proposed to be placed before the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) for formal approval before its submission to the National Level Steering Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for its early implementation on ground.
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58% of Srinagar in poor, very poor environmental zones
Srinagar, Oct 06: Nearly six out of every 10 parts of Srinagar assessed under a new Environmental Quality Index now fall in the poor or very poor environmental quality categories, a fresh study has found. The study, Quantifying the environmental impacts of urban expansion in Srinagar City, Jammu & Kashmir, India through remote sensing and geostatistical analysis, by Amjed Ali, Kheraj and Arshad Ahmed, examined the city's environmental transformation between 2001 and 2021 using satellite and geospatial datasets. Published in GeoJournal in 2026, the research developed an Environmental Quality Index (EQI) combining three key indicators land-surface temperature (LST), vegetation cover (VC) and PM2.5 to assess how urbanisation has altered environmental conditions across Srinagar. The detailed EQI classification shows that the combined share of areas falling into the poor and very poor categories expanded to 58.3%, indicating what the researchers describe as widespread environmental degradation. The deterioration, however, has not occurred uniformly across Srinagar, the study reads. It identifies the central and southwestern parts of the city as particularly affected, with these areas witnessing stronger increases in surface temperature, vegetation loss and pollution. The researchers link the deterioration in these corridors to urban congestion, transportation infrastructure and industrialisation. The findings show that Srinagar's environmental problem is increasingly becoming a question of where people live and how intensely their neighbourhoods have urbanised. Srinagar's changing land-use pattern forms the backdrop to the environmental changes. The study's land-use analysis shows a marked expansion and densification of built-up areas between 2001 and 2021. Several areas that previously had relatively more open or less-developed land experienced increased construction, while existing urban areas became increasingly dense, the study reads. The researchers describe this as a combination of urban infill and outward expansion, driven by population pressure and economic activity. The environmental contrast between central and peripheral Srinagar is particularly significant. The Srinagar's environmental deterioration is not simply a citywide rise in one pollutant or one temperature indicator. Instead, the study identifies a convergence of three pressures more heat, less vegetation and more fine particulate pollution in areas experiencing intensive urbanisation. The researchers developed the EQI using a framework linked to the United Nations' sustainable-development approach. The index combines changes in PM2.5, LST and vegetation cover and classifies environmental conditions into five categories: Very Good, Good, Moderate, Poor and Very Poor, the study reads. A higher EQI value represents a higher level of environmental deprivation. The study's spatial analysis therefore provides a picture of where environmental stress is concentrated, rather than relying solely on citywide averages. Its findings have implications for urban planning in Srinagar, particularly as construction continues to expand into previously open and vegetated areas. The researchers call for integrated urban planning, green infrastructure development and pollution-control strategies, linking their recommendations to Sustainable Development Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities. The study also highlights an emerging environmental inequality within Srinagar-- areas undergoing greater urbanisation are experiencing substantially greater environmental stress, while less densely developed peripheral areas retain comparatively better vegetation conditions. For Srinagar, the message from the 20-year satellite record is stark: the environmental cost of urban growth is no longer confined to the loss of open spaces. It is being reflected simultaneously in the city's heat, vegetation and air-quality indicators. And with 58.3% of the assessed area now classified as poor or very Poor, the researchers' findings suggest that the environmental consequences of urban expansion have become a citywide planning challenge rather than a problem limited to isolated pockets.
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Cornell taps former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to lead investigation
Thousands of people gathered at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Monday in support of Jane Doe, the former student who alleges she was drugged and raped by multiple members of a fraternity in October 2024. The Justice for Survivors rally was organized by over 20 student organizations who led a late afternoon march to Day Hall, which houses the university's administrative offices and had been vandalized by activists overnight . Students, faculty, and residents from across the state took part in the protest calling for Cornell administrators to resign over their handling of the case. We are known as the rape school, Saya Taylor, a Cornell sophomore, said at the rally. We can be known as leading a nationwide reform movement. Demonstrators held signs accusing the Ivy League school of protecting the alleged rapists and demanding accountability. Jane Doe deserved a campus that supported her, Taylor said. Jane Doe deserved an administration that delivered a fair and proper judicial process. Jane Doe deserved a police department that would actually follow up on her case. Instead, she was silenced. Late Monday, the Cornell University faculty introduced a resolution declaring it has no confidence in the administration's ability to address the ongoing crisis of sexual assault on campus. According to NBC News , the proposal is expected to be considered by the Faculty Senate on Oct. 14. The goal is to really force systemic change, Faculty Senator Paul Ortiz said in a statement to NBC. Women need to feel safe. On Monday night, Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff and Ryan Lombardi, the school's vice president for student and campus life, met with the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, which pressed them on their response to Jane Doe's allegations. Cornell students participate in a protest over the university's handling of the Jane Doe case on Oct. 5. Spencer Platt via Getty Images We're all angry. I understand that anger, Kotlikoff said, according to the Cornell Daily Sun . People want easy answers to this. He added: This passion, if appropriately channeled, can help us as a community address this issue. On Tuesday, Cornell's board of trustees announced it has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, a partner at law firm King & Spalding, to lead an independent review of how the university responds to sexual assault on campus. As part of that broader mandate, Yates and her team will conduct a detailed review of the University's response to the allegations involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, including whether Cornell followed its policies and procedures in responding to the matter, the board of trustees said in a statement . The developments came hours after audio of a phone call between Jane Doe and one of the accused fraternity members, recorded weeks after the alleged incident, was released by ABC News . During the call, Jane Doe said she was 10 shots deep when she arrived at the Chi Phi fraternity house and was now struggling to remember what had caused so much damage on my body and brain. The only way for me to heal is to know what happened, she said. That's why I'm trying to just piece it together, you know, like I'm just like confused. The fraternity member told her that she consented to having a threesome with him and another fraternity brother. He also insisted that Jane Doe had told him she had not been drinking when she showed up. You did tell me you were sober, by the way, he said. You said you hadn't been anywhere. That is not true. I never would have said that, she replied. The Chi Phi fraternity house at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Oct. 1. Matt Rourke/AP At one point during the Nov. 7, 2024, call, Jane Doe told him, If I wanted to take this somewhere, what y'all did would be classified as gang rape. The fraternity member then suggested that their memory of what transpired may be inaccurate. I have racked my brain for this mystery, he said. You know, it's possible that both of us, like, remember this, and it's not true. Jane Doe pushed back: No, because I remember looking up and being like, 'That is too many people.' Read more from Yahoo: A timeline of the Cornell University rape case ABC News also reported this week that a day after a campus-wide alert notified students of the reported rape at Chi Phi, Cornell's police department received an anonymous tip from a caller who said that the fraternity's leadership asked a potential witness to stay quiet because the reputation of all involved and the frat would be ruined if details were made public. According to the report, one female student also told Cornell investigators that the fraternity held a meeting essentially to get all of the men on the same page about what happened. The fraternity members described the incident as a consensual orgy, but expressed concern that it would be bad for our image, the same student told investigators. A student wears a Jane Doe name tag during a rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Oct. 5. REUTERS / REUTERS Other calls and text messages obtained by ABC News suggested that some of the fraternity members attempted to contain the allegations in the weeks that followed. When was the last time you spoke to [Jane Doe]? the fraternity's president wrote in the messages to the member who invited Jane Doe to the house. Yesterday ... what's the plan of action? he replied. Should I call [Jane Doe]? I don't think she would have reported this. Jane Doe, who was 20 at the time of the alleged 2024 rape, reported the incident to Cornell University police on Nov. 8, 2024. She filed a civil lawsuit on Sept. 16 against the school, seven current and former Chi Phi fraternity members, the Tri-Delta Alpha Beta sorority where she lived, and a local bar where she said she was served alcohol on the night of the alleged incident. All of the men identified in Jane Doe's civil suit have denied any wrongdoing, according to the New York Times . None has been charged with a crime. And Chi Phi remains banned from campus. Students participate in the march and protest at Cornell University on Oct. 5. Spencer Platt via Getty Images In court papers filed on Monday, the owners of Moonies Bar and Nightclub denied that they sold, furnished or assisted in procuring alcoholic beverages to any person under [the] legal drinking age or any visibly intoxicated person. They also said they neither knew nor should have known any assault would occur, and had no obligation to protect Jane Doe from sudden criminal acts of third parties off premises. Cornell University has come under intense scrutiny for its handling of the case. In an eight-minute video statement released on Saturday, Kotlikoff, Cornell's president, said the university must do better. What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing and will weigh heavily on our community for years to come. My heart aches when I think of what she experienced, Kotlikoff said. It raises heartbreaking and troubling issues about sexual assault, dehumanization and aspects of party culture, alcohol and drug use. It also raises questions around the investigations conducted after the allegations were reported. People participate in a Justice For Survivors rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Oct. 5. Spencer Platt via Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Friday that the woman was failed by those obligated to protect her, including university police and a prosecutor who initially declined to bring charges. Hochul said that she had lost faith in Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and appointed New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor to oversee the criminal investigation. This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable, the governor said. And then at every turn, she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her. Meanwhile, Jane Doe's lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, said that his client has received multiple threats in recent days. There are people out there trying to track her down, Giuffra said on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday. They said we're gonna shut you up. You're gonna still get hurt by us. You're gonna pull this lawsuit out or we're gonna do something to hurt you even more. This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/article/cornell-rape-case-latest-students-protest-for-jane-doe-as-university-president-says-were-all-angry-171906056.html
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 7 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said that the Smart Cities Mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, was aimed at taking urban development across the country to a new level by creating modern, sustainable and citizen-centric cities. The Chief Minister on Tuesday dedicated to the people several major infrastructure projects completed under the Pasighat Smart City Mission, describing the transformation of the state's oldest town as an important example of the development taking place across Arunachal Pradesh. He said Pasighat was accorded Smart City status in June 2017 following sustained efforts by the state government. The Chief Minister noted that Arunachal Pradesh is the only state in the Northeast to have two Smart Cities, Pasighat and Itanagar, and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister, the Union government and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for supporting the state's proposal. Of the 43 projects taken up under the Pasighat Smart City Mission, 42 have been completed, he said, adding that the remaining Sewage Treatment Plant is also expected to be completed soon. The Chief Minister said the infrastructure being created through the Smart City Mission must now translate into better opportunities and a better quality of life for citizens. He particularly urged citizens to take ownership of public infrastructure and ensure its proper maintenance. Government infrastructure is created for the public. It is public property, and maintaining it is also the responsibility of the public, CM Khandu said, calling for greater community participation alongside the administration and elected representatives. He cited the upkeep of public infrastructure in Tawang as an example of strong public ownership and expressed confidence that the people of the Adi community would demonstrate a similar sense of responsibility towards the newly created assets. Linking Pasighat's transformation with the larger development vision for the state and the country, the Chief Minister said that Arunachal Pradesh must contribute meaningfully to the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Viksit Bharat will happen only when Arunachal Pradesh is developed. Without Arunachal Pradesh, India cannot become Viksit Bharat, CM Khandu said, urging elected representatives, administrators and citizens to contribute towards building a Viksit Arunachal by 2047. He added that the state has already initiated its planning process for the vision and would further firm it up in consultation with stakeholders. The Chief Minister stressed that the next phase of development must focus particularly on the aspirations of the youth. Government policies and platforms, he said, should create avenues for educated youth as well as those in rural areas to find sustainable livelihoods. He called for innovative approaches at the level of MLAs, Councillors and panchayat representatives so that local opportunities could be converted into viable economic activities. Pointing to Siang's tourism potential, CM Khandu said the newly created riverfront and improved road and communication infrastructure could be leveraged to attract tourists and generate local employment. He suggested that even innovative concepts such as mobile restaurants could be explored to create new attractions and livelihood opportunities. He said the Smart City Mission itself provided an example of such convergence. Of the total cost of the projects, around Rs 490 crore was allotted by the Union government, while Rs 51.77 crore was provided by the state government and Rs 3.94 crore mobilised through convergence funding. Convergence should not be one plus one equals two; it should be one plus one equals eleven, CM Khandu said, urging officials to study various schemes and strategically combine them to create more infrastructure and employment opportunities. He also highlighted agriculture, horticulture and other sectors as avenues for engaging youth, stressing that Arunachal Pradesh's fertile land and diverse resources offer significant scope for entrepreneurship.
India Falls to Uruguay 1-6 Despite Thapas Goal in Kolkata
Indias national football team suffered a disappointing 1-6 defeat to Uruguay, despite Anirudh Thapas goal, in Kolkata on October 6. India Falls to Uruguay 1-6 Despite Thapas Goal in Kolkata
Manipur Cabinet thanks PM Modi for 'special attention' to state, Northeast region
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 6 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Tuesday that the state Cabinet placed on record its deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his tireless service to the nation and appreciation for the special attention accorded to Manipur and the Northeast. The Chief Minister told that the state Cabinet adopted a resolution expressing its heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his selfless work for the development of the country and the welfare of its citizens in his 25 years of public service. Chief Minister Singh while talking to the media said that the state Cabinet expressed confidence that India will achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 with the vision of Prime Minister. Chief Minister Singh said that the state government reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Union government for peace, progress and prosperity of Manipur and the nation. He also highlighted the 25 years of uninterrupted public service of Prime Minister Modi and the development initiatives in the country undertaken under his leadership. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister would complete 25 years of uninterrupted public service as an elected head of the government on October 7, beginning with his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and subsequently serving as the country's Prime Minister since 2014. He added that the remarkable journey reflected Prime Minister Modi's commitment to public service, good governance and the welfare of the people. The state Cabinet's resolution also records gratitude for his visionary leadership and dedicated service to the nation. Speaking on the Prime Minister's tenure from 2014 till now, the Chief Minister said that India has witnessed significant economic growth, with the country emerging as one of the fastest-growing major economies. He recalled that India was ranked 11th among the world's largest economies before Narendra Modi became the country's Prime Minister and said that under his leadership, India had risen to the fourth position among the world's largest economies. Recalling the Prime Minister's tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, state government Spokesperson Radheshyam Singh said that several initiatives were undertaken during the period from 2001 to 2014, including the rebuilding of Kutch following the 2001 earthquake and the expansion of electricity supply to villages through the Jyotigram Yojana. He also highlighted initiatives such as Krishi Mahotsav, Soil Health Cards and check dams, which contributed to agricultural development. The Spokesperson also said that initiatives such as the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, GIFT City and Charanka Solar Park helped attract investment, while programmes such as Kanya Kelavani Yojana and Chiranjeevi Yojana focused on education and safe deliveries. Radheshyam Singh also referred to SWAGAT as an initiative that enabled citizens to directly raise their grievances with the Chief Minister. He said that the Union government's welfare initiatives had contributed to lifting around 25 crore people out of poverty, while free foodgrains are being provided to around 80 crore citizens. He also highlighted the expansion of housing, sanitation and LPG connections under various welfare programmes. The Spokesperson added that the transformation in banking and digital payments had also been significant, with more than 59 crore Jan Dhan accounts and the rapid expansion of UPI transactions. He also highlighted the expansion of Ayushman Bharat, drinking-water connections and other basic services. Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Spokesperson said that more than 220 crore vaccine doses were provided free of cost in the country and that vaccines were also supplied to around 100 countries. He also pointed to the expansion of national highways and airports as evidence of the country's infrastructure development. The Spokesperson said that India's firm approach towards terrorism had also been demonstrated through Operation Sindoor, launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, reflecting the country's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. He also highlighted the Union government's initiatives for women and farmers, including reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies and income support to farmers through PM-KISAN. Radheshyam Singh said India's growing global stature was also reflected in the successful G20 Presidency in 2023 and the achievement of Chandrayaan-3, which landed near the Moon's South Pole. Highlighting major developmental initiatives taken under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, he added that the state has witnessed major development in connectivity and infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister. He said that railway services reached Manipur in 2022, marking a historic milestone in the state's connectivity. He also highlighted the ongoing Jiribam-Imphal railway line, including the Noney Bridge, described as the world's tallest railway pier bridge. The Spokesperson said that around 1,100 km of National Highways, involving an investment of around Rs 16,000 crore, have been sanctioned for Manipur. He added that these projects would further improve connectivity and support economic development in the state. He also highlighted the signing of the peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P) on November 29, 2023, describing it as an important development in the efforts towards peace and stability in Manipur. Another government Spokesperson S. Ranjan Singh said that for the protection of the indigenous people, the Inner Line Permit system was extended to Manipur in December 2019, while around 240 km of the India-Myanmar border has been sanctioned for fencing, involving an estimated cost of Rs 3,223 crore. He also added that rural tap-water coverage in Manipur has increased substantially, from around six per cent to 80 per cent, reflecting the impact of efforts to improve access to drinking water. Highlighting developments in education, sports and healthcare, he said that India's first National Sports University was established at Imphal, while Churachandpur Medical College was set up as the first medical college in the hill districts of the state. S. Ranjan Singh said that more than 14 lakh people in Manipur have been covered under Ayushman Bharat, while Externally Aided Projects worth more than Rs 11,000 crore have been approved, with around Rs 6,400 crore received for capital investment. He added that these investments are in addition to various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). S. Ranjan Singh said that the special attention given by Prime Minister Modi to Manipur and the Northeastern region has contributed to the region's development and greater integration with the national mainstream. He added that the state government remains committed to carrying forward the Prime Minister's vision of Seva, Sushasan and Antyodaya. Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and the Art and Culture Minister Loken Singh were also present during the media briefing.
Football: Thapa scores but India go down 1-6 to strong Uruguayan side
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) The national senior men's football team ended its international window with a disappointing 1-6 defeat to two-time World Cup winner Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kriranga in Kolkata on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa scored the lone goal for India in the 22nd minute to level an early goal from the penalty spot by Darwin Nunez in the 12th minute. The visitors then scored five times, with Maxi Araujo scoring a brace of goals in the 28th and 59th minutes. Rodrigo Zalazar (53rd), JM Sanabria (71st), and Rodrigo Aguirre (86th minute) secured a comfortable victory. It was overall a mixed International Window for India as they drew 1-1 with Panama and lost to Brazil and Uruguay, the two World Cup winners they met in the last few weeks. Thapa created a memorable moment for Indian football as he scored against a World Cup winner. Thapa reached the loose ball first, guided it beyond Uruguay goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo and turned towards 37,307 spectators roaring at the sight of India level with Uruguay. For a brief spell on Tuesday, the Blue Tigers had given the two-time world champions a contest. Lightning halted it soon afterwards. When play resumed, La Celeste struck quickly and did not allow the hosts to make another comeback. Thapas equaliser was a piece of Indian football history even in defeat. He became only the second Indian to score against Uruguay in a senior international, following Manas Bhattacharya, who scored in Indias 3-1 loss at Eden Gardens in the 1982 Nehru Cup. Uruguay signalled their intent in the third minute when Rodrigo Zalazar delivered a cross that Anwar Ali cleared. India, however, did not retreat into their own half. Akash Mishra launched a long throw into the penalty area in the sixth minute; after the clearance fell to Ryan Williams, Anwar sent the follow-up wide. Three minutes later, India came closer. Maximiliano Arajo surrendered possession to Williams, who released Edmund Lalrindika. Lalrindika shaped to shoot, but Santiago Mourios sliding challenge stopped him. Uruguay took the lead from the penalty spot. Pramveer slid in on Federico Vias as the forward chased the ball inside the area, and referee Rustam Lutfullin pointed to the spot. Nez sent Gurpreet Singh Sandhu the wrong way in the 11th minute. The visitors almost added another five minutes later: Nez gathered a long ball on the left and found Zalazar, whose lay-off set up Arajo for a first-time shot against the right post. India kept looking for a way forward. In the 23rd minute, Williams won the ball in midfield, skipped past Emiliano Martnez and drove into space before shooting. Cardozo split the effort, and Thapa reacted quickest, keeping his composure to finish the rebound. His goal brought India level and gave the Kolkata crowd a moment to savour. The momentum was interrupted in the 27th minute. A hydration break became a stoppage of around half an hour as the game was stopped because of lightning and inclement weather. Uruguay restored their lead almost immediately after the restart. Mourio picked out Nahitan Nndez in space on the right; his low cross reached Arajo, who finished from close range in the 29th minute. Nez had a chance to stretch the lead in the 37th minute after running on to a through ball, but Sandhu rushed out and blocked the attempted chip with his face. India reached half-time trailing 1-2. Khalid Jamil then introduced Bijoy Varghese and Sahal Abdul Samad for Pramveer and Edmund. Uruguays third arrived in the 53rd minute. Substitute Lucas Torreira sent a ball over the top, Nez headed it down, and Zalazar took a touch before driving past Sandhu at the near post. Williams tried to respond with a shot after beating two players, but Cardozo gathered it comfortably. Six minutes later, Vinas threaded a pass through for Arajo, who moved into the box and placed a left-footed finish into the bottom corner for his second goal. India still had attacking moments. Lalengmawias effort flew just over in the 62nd minute, while Cardozo had to react sharply to tip Mohammed Sanans left-footed shot over the bar in the 70th. India were caught on the counterattack from a corner a minute later. Aguirre sent Facundo Pellistri down the right, and Pellistri picked out fellow substitute Sanabria for a close-range finish. Pellistri was involved again in the 87th minute, carrying the ball forward and finding Aguirre, who curled Uruguays sixth into the top-left corner. India ended the three-match window with a draw against Panama and defeats to Brazil and Uruguay. They scored twice and conceded 11 goals against three teams that played at the 2026 World Cup. Thapas goal will endure as the nights Indian moment. Uruguays response showed how quickly a match at this level can escape India.
India show potential with Anirudh Thapa's goal, crumble in second half as Uruguay win 6-1 in Kolkata
Indias international break ended on a disappointing note as they were beaten 6-1 by Uruguay at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa scored Indias only goal in the first half, but Uruguay responded with five further strikes after the hosts had briefly restored parity. Maxi Araujo scored twice for the visitors, while Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre also made the scoresheet.
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Benin footballer Tijani Mohamed, who will be facing legendary Lionel Messi in the icon's last-ever international game for Argentina, made a heartwarming statement ahead of the game, saying that they would not be man-marking Messi and hoping that three-time world champions win the game. Messi, who had announced his retirement from international football on September 1, will be stepping in international colours one final time on home soil against Benin on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the match to C5N, Tijani said, as quoted by Goal.com, We would not be marking Messi. We will just enjoy this match. I will watch him and say: Messi, you are a legend. As per Goal.com, his admiration for the Argentina icon is such that he hopes that the 2026 FIFA World Cup finalist and three-time champion wins the game. On the farewell match, he further said, We will do our utmost to ensure this celebration is perfect. Messi announced his international retirement over one month after Argentina's World Cup fi...
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Anirudh Thapa goal a brief bright spot as Uruguay run riot against India
India ended their three-match home friendly window with a 1-6 defeat to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa's goal briefly gave the home faithfuls something to celebrate. But in a game of two halves, Uruguay found their scoring shoes with Darwin Nunez, Maxi Araujo, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre hitting the back of the net.
Anirudh Thapa's historic goal cannot save India from Uruguay's 6-1 rout
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Mokokchung tops SDG performance in Nagaland
Dimapur: Mokokchung is Nagalands top-performing district in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) performance and ranks fourth among 121 districts in the northeastern states, principal secretary and development commissioner Y Kikheto Sema said on Tuesday. Sema said the districts SDG performance reflected its development outcomes during an inspection of key infrastructure projects in Mokokchung. Accompanied by deputy [] The post Mokokchung tops SDG performance in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast Now .
India's Football Challenge: Uruguay Delivers 6-1 Defeat
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Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
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Jeevna Kaur Notay on meeting Diljit Dosanjh on stage and the moment she
Highlights Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay was invited on stage by Diljit Dosanjh after he spotted her dancing in the crowd at his Manchester concert. The Leeds girl, who was born with a congenital limb difference, told Eastern Eye about the emotional moment and why wearing her pagh on stage made her proud. Her father Surjeet Singh Notay explains how amputee football helped Jeevna find a community and why he hopes her story will encourage other families. Eight-year-old Jeevna Kaur Notay arrived at Manchesters Co-op Live on September 20 expecting to spend the evening watching her favourite singer, Diljit Dosanjh. Instead, the Leeds girl found herself on stage with the Punjabi superstar, microphone in hand, as thousands of people cheered her on. Jeevna had been dancing in the crowd when Diljit noticed her, waved at her and eventually invited her up. She proudly shouted his famous Panjabi aa gaye oye! before telling him she was from Leeds. The moment became one of the most memorable parts of the show when Diljit sat beside her and sang Ik Kudi . For Jeevna, the experience was almost impossible to take in. I felt really happy and excited, she told Eastern Eye. I couldnt believe everyone was cheering for me! When Diljit began singing Ik Kudi , she found herself wondering whether it was really happening. I was just thinking, Is this actually happening?! she said. I was really happy and couldnt stop smiling. Jeevna was born with a congenital limb difference and lost her left foot when she was two Surjeet Singh Notay What made the moment particularly special was that Jeevna was wearing her pagh, something she says is closely tied to her identity. Standing on stage in it made her feel proud to be Punjabi and Sikh, while for her father, Surjeet Singh Notay, the significance went beyond meeting a singer his daughter admires. Watching Diljit notice Jeevna in the crowd gave him the feeling that his daughter was finally being seen for who she is. Not only did Diljit see her, but the whole world has seen her, Surjeet said. Thats what made me think, wow, she has been seen. Shes not going to be defined by her disability Jeevna was born with a congenital limb difference and lost her left foot when she was two. At four, she underwent major reconstruction on her right leg and had to learn to walk again. She is now going through another period of treatment, using a frame on her leg and a wheelchair while she recovers, but Surjeet says the family has spent years making sure those challenges do not become the way she sees herself. For everything weve been working on for the last eight years, bringing her forward, making her confident, he said, when she steps out into the world on her own, me and my wife know weve done a really good job. For him, the goal has always been to make sure Jeevna is recognised for the person she is rather than defined by her disability. Shes not going to be defined by her disability. Shes going to be defined by who she is. Jeevna has developed her own way of expressing that attitude Surjeet Singh Notay Jeevna has developed her own way of expressing that attitude. I just keep going and dont give up, she said. Like I always say, Im not disabled, Im differently abled. The phrase has been part of her familys vocabulary since before she was born. Surjeet recalled travelling with his wife in India, from Delhi towards Punjab, when he noticed the term differently abled being used in relation to access. He never expected it to become something so personal to his family, but the expression stayed with him and eventually became the language Jeevna chose for herself. How football gave Jeevna a team of her own Football has also become an important part of Jeevnas life. She has loved the sport since she was four, and after her first frame came off, the hospital introduced the family to the England Amputee Football Association. Surjeet said the organisations junior programme gave Jeevna an opportunity to meet other children and families who understood experiences similar to hers, turning what could have been an isolating part of her childhood into a community. Joining them really helped us, because we were with like-minded people in the same situation as us, he said. Weve really become like a family now, no matter what background youre from. Jeevna continues to play amputee football, and for Surjeet, being part of that team has been about much more than sport. It has given his daughter another space where she can simply be a child, meet people and take part without being defined by the medical challenges she has faced. See on Instagram That same determination is what Surjeet saw on the Manchester stage. He often describes Jeevna as someone who gets knocked down and gets back up again, and she has a simple answer when asked how she keeps going: she does not give up. Her advice to another child who might be frightened to come forward and follow what they love is just as direct. Youve got this. Just be brave and believe in yourself, no matter what you do. There is light at the end of the tunnel The reaction to Jeevnas appearance has made the experience bigger than one concert. After Diljits video spread online, Surjeet began hearing from parents of children with disabilities, including parents of autistic children, who wanted to connect with the family. For him, that response has been one of the most meaningful parts of what happened because he remembers what it felt like when his own family did not know where to turn. It gave a platform for other parents in my situation who may not be confident to come forward, he said. Jeevna will achieve, behind closed doors or in the open. That doesnt matter to me. What matters is that I help somebody else in my position, because when I was there, I didnt have anybody to help me. Surjeet hopes their experience can reassure parents who may be frightened about giving their children more independence. We want to be the beacon for somebody. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Its not the end of the world, he said, urging parents to have faith and allow their children to experience life rather than letting fear dictate what they can do. For Jeevna, though, the night in Manchester is also something much simpler: a childhood memory she will hopefully carry with her for years. Surjeet remembers being nine when his own father took him to see Michael Jackson at Wembley, an experience that has stayed with him decades later. Now he feels he has given his daughter a memory of her own. When I was nine years old, my father took me to see Michael Jackson at Wembley. That has stayed with me, and Im 45 now, he said. This is something Im giving her. Ive given her this memory, and thats like a medal for me. Memories are worth more than material things, he added. I just want her to know that whatever shes going through, shes loved and blessed and cared for. And perhaps the best way to understand Jeevna is through the words she would offer another child facing their own challenges: Youve got this.
Tamannaah Bhatia has opened up about her experience of working with Sidharth Malhotra in The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, offering an insight into the actor beyond his on-screen persona. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Tamannaah described Sidharth as a very genuine person and also praised his relationship with Kiara Advani, calling the couple couple goals. Recalling her first interactions with Sidharth, Tamannaah revealed that the two had met several years ago at the Isha Yoga Centre. She said, I met Sid many, many years ago at the Isha Yoga Centre. That's probably one of... it was the second time I met Sid, I think. Talking about his personality, Tamannaah highlighted Sidharths chivalrous nature and calm demeanour. He is super chivalrous. If you're ever walking together, even if he's in the middle of chaos, he will still always be like chivalrous and calm. He is a doting father. He is... and Kiara are like couple goals. I think sometimes it's like he really... like, he puts up the standards right up there, she told Bollywood Hungama. Tamannaah further explained that working with Sidharth gave her a perspective that went beyond his image as a film actor. She went on to say, And not just a cinema presentation. But I think after working with him, I think he is just genuinely a very... a real person. A very genuine person. You can have any conversation with him, and he is always present, and he is very aware. And I'm so glad we collaborated on this one. Interestingly, Tamannaah also reflected on how the timing of their collaboration shaped their characters in The Vvaan. When asked whether she had ever imagined doing a more urban, college-set film with Sidharth earlier in their careers, the actress pointed out that their characters in the folklore-fantasy thriller represent contemporary urban Indians while also being connected to the idea of hope. She added, Well, I think I had probably met him much earlier. Had we been cast much earlier in our careers - maybe that's where we would have probably been at. But I do feel like, umm... we were playing characters that are kind of a representation of today's people. In the sense that we are very urban. Both of us are very, very urban. But we also are people who understand the power of invoking hope. Because essentially we are all living from that, right? Like, we are hoping, wishing. Directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, known for Panchayat, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest is based on a story by TVF founder Arunabh Kumar. The folklore-fantasy thriller features Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead, alongside Sunil Grover, Anup Soni, Shweta Tiwari and Maniesh Paul. The film revolves around an urban, rational man who returns to his ancestral village and dismisses the local beliefs surrounding a forbidden sacred forest. His decision to enter the forest after sunset sets off a chain of supernatural events involving an ancient divine deity and forces that threaten the village. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with TVF Motion Pictures and 11:11 Productions, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest released in cinemas on September 25, 2026. Also Read: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia and The Vvaan Cast bring ghost stories to Netflixs The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5
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Kunickaa Sadanand pens heartfelt note for mom as the latter passes away at 83
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Kunickaa Sadanands mother Kalyani Sadanand passed away at the age of 83 in Goa. On Tuesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a throwback picture of her mother, as she shared the news with her followers. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she expressed her gratitude to her mother for her guidance, and the confidence that she gave her. She wrote, My Mumma, I love you , thank you for everything you have given me , the love, the guidance, the confidence to dream and dare the world,, the looks, the personality, the strength to endure what life bestows on me. My darling Empress Mrs Kalyani Sadanand, you will always be alive in the hearts of the ppl you touched, friends and family remember you as this fun loving joyful friendly person , who always had something nice and witty to share. She further mentioned, Im sure you are happy to be united will your siblings and your loved ones. Rest in Peace my Mumma, you fulfilled all your responsibilities with utmost love and care, as a wife, a mother, sister ,a grand mother, and all the other relationships in your life. Her last rites will be performed in Goa and later the other rituals are to be performed in Mumbai. On the professional front, the actress earlier spoke about the issue of delayed payments for new TV actors. The 'Bigg Boss 19' star revealed that the issue has been going on ever since the boom in the television industry. She added that the payment often ends up getting delayed by 45 to 90 days. Explaining the core reason behind the delay, she said that the whole corporate system leads to a delay in the payment as the channels first receive money from the advertisers, which then goes to the producers.
Shillong, Oct 6: Nangkiew Irat and Meghalaya Police played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Three goals were scored in the first quarter of the match, with Everestarly Rynjah (12) and Rapborlang Marwein (21) scoring for MLP and Yhoto Lohe (13) for Nangkiew Irat. [] The post SPL: Nangkiew Irat & Meghalaya Police engage in spirited draw first appeared on Highland Post .
Maha CM launches 'Participate Mumbai' platform to boost CSR-led development partnerships
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated Participate Mumbai, a digital platform to enhance collaboration between the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), corporates, NGOs, experts and citizens for the citys development through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. He said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the 'Samagra' organisation will help improve the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (BMC) service delivery system, simplify administrative processes, and boost efficiency. Both these initiatives will combine public participation with swift administration to speed up Mumbai's development. CM Fadnavis remarked that 'Participate Mumbai' is not just a platform to secure CSR funds, but a collaborative platform centered on the idea of What can you and I together do for the last person in society? Information about various projects on BMC's requirements for partnership will be made available on this portal. Companies, NGOs, or citizens willing to work in sectors such as education, healthcare, water, employment, environment, parks, beautification, and poverty alleviation can select projects aligned with their interests, he said. If an organisation wishes to work in a specific field, it can also present its own proposal on the platform. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this would bridge the gap between the BMC and the social and corporate sectors, thereby accelerating development work. CM Fadnavis emphasised that rather than focusing solely on the amount of funds spent through CSR, what matters more is how much public welfare was achieved and what real impact was created. Through CSR partnerships, the government gains access to new technologies, modern management practices, robust monitoring mechanisms, and flexible working methods. Traditional government administrative processes have certain limitations; therefore, combining government machinery with CSR partners yields far more effective results. While the BMC has executed major work in infrastructure, there is an urgent need for more effective interventions in education, health, and nutrition. Issues like malnutrition, stunting, and wasting among children persist in certain parts of the city. CSR partnerships must be effectively leveraged to reach children in slums and underprivileged areas with proper nutrition. He said nutrition directly impacts brain development, academic performance, and immunity in children; thus, targeted interventions will yield long-term benefits for the next generation. An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based system has been implemented in the BMCs building proposal department for scrutinising construction plans. CM Fadnavis stated that the goal moving forward should be to minimise or eliminate human intervention in this process, which will significantly boost ease of doing business in Mumbai. The administration must adapt with time, and the mindset of We have done it this way for years; who is going to teach us? needs to change, Fadnavis said.
Rajasthan CM urges youth to adopt Yoga, announces TOPS for Olympics
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday urged people, especially the youth, to make Yoga a part of their daily lives, stay away from substance abuse and contribute towards building a Developed India and a Developed Rajasthan. Addressing the closing ceremony of the 51st Sub-Junior and Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship at Alankar PG College in Jaipur, Sharma described Yoga as an invaluable heritage of Indias ancient culture and said it has taught the world the art of living a healthy, disciplined and balanced life. The Chief Minister said Yoga helps improve concentration, strengthens decision-making abilities and promotes positivity. At a time when changing lifestyles and health challenges are affecting people across the world, Yoga remains a simple, accessible and effective means of maintaining a healthy mind and body, he said. Sharma also highlighted the global spread of Yoga, saying that the efforts and diplomacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi contributed to the United Nations declaring June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. He said Yoga, meditation and pranayama have today become part of the daily routine of millions of people across the world. The Chief Minister said the youth are the countrys future and their energy will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of Developed India 2047. He said the state government is establishing Atal Gyan Kendras in villages, equipped with facilities such as online classes and e-libraries. Sports grounds are also being developed in every panchayat. Sharma said the states double-engine government has so far provided appointments to 1.93 lakh posts, while recruitment for another 1.18 lakh posts is under way. A recruitment calendar for 1.25 lakh posts has also been released. He said employment has been provided to 5 lakh youths in the private sector. A language centre has also been launched in Jaipur to teach the languages of five countries to young people aspiring to work abroad. Sharma alleged that paper leaks had occurred frequently during the previous governments tenure but claimed that not a single paper leak had taken place under the present government. He urged candidates to work hard for competitive examinations and assured them that the government would not allow their aspirations to be jeopardised. Highlighting the governments focus on sports, Sharma said Rajasthan has released the Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 and is taking rapid steps to strengthen sports infrastructure and provide greater opportunities to young athletes. The Chief Minister announced that the Rajasthan TOPS scheme has been implemented to prepare athletes from the state for the Olympic Games. He said 17 new Khelo India Centres are being established in Rajasthan, while grants amounting to Rs 40.12 crore have been sanctioned for 1,786 athletes. Sharma said the government aims to establish Rajasthan as a leading state in sports at both the national and international levels. During the ceremony, he honoured the winners of the National Yogasana Championship. West Bengal secured first place, Haryana finished second, and Maharashtra secured third place, with trophies presented to the respective teams. The Rajasthan team also presented a musical Yogasana performance during the event. MP Rao Rajendra Singh, Alankar PG College Chairman Lalchand Kataria, Padma Shri awardee Gulabo Sapera, Asian Yoga Federation President Ashok Kumar Agarwal, elected representatives, delegates from various yoga federations and a large number of participants from across the country attended the ceremony.
PM Modi highlights Gujarats water-governance model as lessons for Global South
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article highlighting Indias water-governance experience, tracing the evolution of reforms in Gujarat into large-scale national programmes and presenting the approach as a potential reference for countries across the Global South. Sharing the article, From India to Global South, a Gujarat water-governance model, on social media platform X, he said water security is not limited to building infrastructure but also depends on planning, strong local systems and community participation. From India, a water-governance model is offering useful lessons for the wider Global South. Water security is not only about building infrastructure but also about good planning, strong local systems and involving communities in managing water, PM Modi said. India's journey from water reforms in Gujarat to large-scale national programmes offers a practical example for countries looking to improve water management and meet growing water needs, he added. The article, published in a national daily and authored by former Union water resources secretary Parameswaran Iyer, Council on Energy, Environment and Water fellow Nitin Bassi and George Mason University assistant professor Daniel W Smith, examines water-governance reforms in Gujarat and India between 2001 and 2026. The authors argue that the experience shows water security to be a governance and institutional challenge as much as an engineering one. They identify Gujarat during PM Modis tenure as chief minister from 2001 to 2014 as an early setting for reforms that were subsequently expanded through national programmes after 2014. The article refers to programmes including the Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Namami Gange, Atal Bhujal Yojana and Per Drop More Crop as part of the broader national water-governance framework. Drawing on official data, policy and programme records, existing literature and consultations with practitioners, the authors case study, From Gujarat to India: Water Lessons for the World, identifies four broad lessons: prioritising governance alongside infrastructure, managing water resources and services together, placing communities at the centre of water management, and designing programmes for scale. The article also highlights a 4 Ps framework political leadership, public and private financing, partnerships across levels of government and institutions, and peoples participation as an approach to strengthening water governance. It cites Gujarats Chintan Shivirs between 2001 and 2014 as an example of bringing key stakeholders together to prioritise water governance and develop solutions aligned with community expectations. The authors say a similar approach has since been replicated at the national level, citing the Departmental Summit on Water organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and addressed by PM Modi in September 2026. The authors further argue that water-resource planning needs to keep pace with rising demand from cities, industry and agriculture, while greater attention should be given to the reuse of treated water, particularly for non-potable purposes. They project that the annual market revenue from the sale of treated used water in India could reach around Rs 73,000 crore by 2047 at current prices. On community participation, the article points to local institutions such as Pani Samitis and programmes for water conservation, harvesting and groundwater recharge. It argues that infrastructure needs to be supported by institutions capable of ensuring reliable services and by community involvement in local water decisions. The authors also note that the world remains off track on Sustainable Development Goal 6, which seeks universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation and sustainable management of water resources, used water and ecosystems by 2030. They estimate that an additional USD 500 billion in annual investment is required globally. The article concludes that the scale of Indias water programmes demonstrates the importance of political commitment, financing and institutions in implementing water-governance reforms on a large scale the central point PM Modi highlighted while sharing the piece with his followers.
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Digital Desk | Rajkot, Oct 6 (IANS) Gujarat Minister Rivaba Jadeja on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service and governance, saying Gujarat was on a path to becoming a model of growth and development for the entire country. Speaking to reporters at an event in Rajkot, where around 1,500 students created a 40,000-square-foot map of India as part of celebrations marking PM Modi's completion of 25 years in governance. The event, organised under the theme 'Seva Ke Rang, Rashtra Ke Sang', also sought to highlight the Prime Minister's leadership and what the organisers described as the Gujarat model of development. Extending her greetings to PM Modi on behalf of the people of Gujarat, Jadeja said the 25-year journey represented a period of service, good governance and dedication. She added that PM Modi's leadership had provided direction and guidance to Gujarat as well as the country. On behalf of the people of Gujarat, I would like to extend my heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and convey my best wishes to him. As we mark 25 years of service, good governance and dedication, we are witnessing the direction and guidance that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided to Gujarat and the nation, she said. Jadeja noted that India had been at the forefront of developments at the international level and cited areas, including the economy, the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, growth of micro, small and medium enterprises, infrastructure, entrepreneurship and women's empowerment. We live in such an era in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new milestone for growth and development. Today, Gujarat is an example of a growth engine for India, she said. Referring to PM Modi's tenure as both Gujarat Chief Minister and country's Prime Minister, Jadeja said he had worked for the development of the state as well as the country. She said Gujarat was continuing on a path of growth and development. The Minister also spoke about the significance of the Rajkot event, describing the 'Human Rangoli' created by students as part of the celebrations. She said she had the opportunity to witness the event and thanked the administration and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers for organising it and inviting her. Jadeja added that the initiative was aimed at connecting the younger generation with the country's ethos and encouraging their participation in nation-building. She also referred to the 'Satya-Dhara' project, through which the culture of Rajkot and the Saurashtra region was showcased. She said the events highlighting diversity and unity would help connect students with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. I hope that their (students') contribution is also counted in our motto of nation-building, she added. Jadeja also congratulated PM Modi on behalf of the people of Saurashtra for completing 25 years in public service and expressed her best wishes for his continued contribution to the country.
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RDI fund: Call for proposals to reopen after review, to boost Viksit Bharat 2047, says TDB Secretary
In an effort to align with India's 2047 development goals, the Research, Development, and Innovation Fund was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a means to empower domestic enterprises. It seeks to stimulate private sector investment in R&D, with 400 applications now under assessment and plans to accept new submissions soon.
Census 2027: Snow-bound enumeration completed in J&K, Ladakh, says Director of Census Operations
Jammu, Oct 6: Director of Census Operations, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma on Tuesday said the Census 2027 exercise was progressing smoothly in the twin Union territories, with population enumeration in snow-bound areas completed and the main enumeration in the remaining areas, including Srinagar and Jammu, scheduled for February. Sharma, who is also the Chief Principal Census Officer of J&K and Ladakh, said while the house listing operations had been completed in June, the District Census Handbook (DCHB), which began on October 1, will continue till October 30. The population enumeration in the snow-bound areas of J&K and Ladakh was successfully completed 100 per cent from September 1 to 30. A five-day revision round was also completed on October 5 to incorporate corrections, omissions and other changes reported after the initial enumeration, Sharma told reporters here. He said the detailed population enumeration exercise in the snow-bound areas covered 5,292 enumeration blocks (EB) across the two Union territories. Of these, 4,597 EBs were in Jammu and Kashmir and 695 in Ladakh, reflecting the extensive scale of the exercise undertaken ahead of the winter season. He said the enumeration involved a large field machinery deployed across remote, difficult and snow-bound areas, with enumerators and supervisors undertaking door-to-door coverage to ensure that every eligible person was included in the Census. Among the districts, Doda accounted for 798 enumeration blocks, Kishtwar 602, Ramban 418, Anantnag 377, Baramulla 369, Reasi 345, Udhampur 313 and Kupwara 230, Sharma said, highlighting the substantial field exercise involved in covering the snow-bound areas. He said Ladakh and Kishtwar districts were entirely designated as snow-bound, while several other districts of Jammu and Kashmir had partially snow-bound areas. The remaining plain areas would be covered during the main population enumeration exercise in February, following the requisite notification. The District Census Handbook exercise, which began on October 1, will continue till October 30, Sharma said. He said Census 2027 was India's first fully digital Census, with enumerators using digital devices and citizens being provided the facility of Self-Enumeration. Jammu and Kashmir has performed exceptionally well in Self-Enumeration. It ranked first among the Union Territories and eighth overall in the country, the director census said. He said the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India had deployed independent observers who visited different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to assess field-level implementation, verify the use of digital devices and interact with Census officials, supervisors and enumerators. Sharma said Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan had himself visited several remote and strategically located areas of Ladakh, including Turtuk, Bogdang, Pangong, Chushul, Nyoma, Chumar, Kargil and Zanskar, and reviewed the Census preparedness and field operations. He said Additional Registrar General Sunil Kumar had also visited Jammu and Kashmir in August to review preparations for the exercise. On the census coverage principle, Sharma said the exercise followed the extended de facto approach, under which a person was counted at the place where he or she was found during the enumeration period. Whether it is a migrant labourer, a person working in another state or anyone else present at a particular place during the Census enumeration, the person will be counted where he or she is found, he said, adding that determination of the legality of a person's stay was the responsibility of the concerned government agencies and not the Census authorities. He said the Centre had released around Rs 49.2 crore for census-related requirements in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including IT infrastructure, training, honorarium, and contingency expenditure. Sharma also highlighted the extensive publicity campaign undertaken to create awareness about the Census, including newspaper advertisements, LED screens, publicity vans, pamphlets, seminars, university programmes, quiz competitions, radio jingles and hoardings. He said an MoU had also been signed with Jammu and Kashmir Bank for displaying Census-related publicity material at its branches, describing the initiative as a first-of-its-kind arrangement in the country. He said the main population enumeration in the remaining areas was yet to be conducted and provisional population figures at the national level were expected only after completion of the exercise next year. The director said the census data would provide the foundation for government planning and policy formulation, including infrastructure, healthcare, education, social welfare, connectivity and other development programmes. Census data is the foundation for development planning. The data being collected now will be used for planning and development for years to come and will also contribute to the goal of a developed India by 2047, Sharma said.
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Experion Developers plans Rs 10,000 crore investment to build 3,000 luxury homes, plots in 5 years
Experion Developers, an Indian real estate platform, plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore in luxury homes. The investment will facilitate the development of approximately 3000 homes and plots over five years. Most of the projects will be located in the National Capital Region, with others in Amritsar, Lucknow, and Goa. The focus of the developments will center around wellness and environmentally responsible construction methods.
Centre expands rural job scheme as VB-G RAM G framework allows 375 types of works
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Ministry of Rural Development has notified 375 permissible categories of works under the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G. The notification, issued on October 5, provides for works covering water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, as well as special works aimed at mitigating extreme weather events and strengthening disaster preparedness in rural areas. The new Schedule represents a 41 per cent expansion over the 266 works under the previous framework, the Ministry of Rural Development said in a statement. Of the 375 permissible works, the largest category relates to water security, which includes 128 works. This is followed by 111 works under core rural infrastructure, 98 works related to livelihood infrastructure and 38 special works focused on extreme weather events and disaster preparedness. The water security category includes construction, repair and maintenance of canals, flood and diversion channels, check dams, gully plugs and underground dykes. The notified schedule also covers the rejuvenation of ponds and traditional water bodies, construction of percolation tanks, recharge pits and shafts, injection wells and various water harvesting structures. Ice stupas, or artificial glaciers, have also been included in the permissible works for water conservation and irrigation, providing for region-specific measures to improve water availability and support agricultural activities. The schedule further allows works related to drip and sprinkler irrigation systems, field-level water distribution channels and reclamation of waterlogged land. Afforestation and plantation activities linked to soil and moisture conservation have also been included, covering bamboo, mangrove, coconut, rubber and agro-forestry plantations. Under the core rural infrastructure category, the notified works include construction and maintenance of rural roads, culverts, footpaths and other facilities aimed at improving village connectivity and access. The category also includes construction and improvement of gram panchayat buildings, anganwadi centres, rural libraries, health centres and veterinary centres, thereby covering a broad range of basic public infrastructure required in rural communities. School-related infrastructure has also been brought within the scope of permissible works. These include construction of additional classrooms, laboratories, toilets, kitchen sheds, compound walls and playgrounds, among other facilities required for improving educational infrastructure in villages. Waste management and renewable energy infrastructure constitute another component of the notified schedule. The permissible works include recycling plants, waste segregation sheds, compost pits, greywater treatment units, solar street lighting systems and biogas plants. The framework also provides for the development of rural parks, bus stands, parking sheds, drinking water kiosks, seed banks and multipurpose youth centres. Emergency evacuation and relief shelters in border areas have also been included among the permissible works. The schedule specifically allows the construction of stairs and ramps for persons with disabilities in government buildings, rural housing works permitted under Central and state government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-Gramin). The livelihood-related infrastructure category, which comprises 98 permissible works, includes training and skill development centres aimed at enhancing employment and income-generation opportunities in rural areas. The category also provides for worksheds for self-help groups (SHGs), rural haats and market yards, food grain and agricultural produce storage facilities, as well as cold storage units to support rural producers and improve post-harvest infrastructure. Other permissible works under this category include construction of SHG and federation buildings, compost structures, dairy and livestock infrastructure, fisheries-related facilities, nurseries and poly-houses. Horticulture and medicinal plantations and various processing units have also been included. The schedule provides for shelters and infrastructure for cattle, goats, pigs and poultry, along with fish drying yards and aquaculture structures for shrimp, fish, crab and pearl farming. It also includes poly-houses, nurseries and plantations linked to tea, coffee, horticulture, sericulture and medicinal trees, allowing rural employment works to support a wider range of agricultural and allied livelihood activities. Processing infrastructure covered under the schedule includes mini flour mills, cashew processing units and oilseed processing facilities. It also includes integrated agro-processing infrastructure for cleaning, grading and packaging, along with forest produce and handloom processing units. Bamboo craft and biodegradable product processing units have also been included, widening the scope of livelihood-oriented infrastructure that can be created through the rural employment framework. For the first time, the schedule contains a separate category comprising 38 works specifically aimed at mitigating extreme weather events and strengthening disaster preparedness in rural areas. This category includes cyclone and flood shelters, embankments, spurs, flood protection walls and retaining walls. It also covers stabilisation ponds and post-disaster restoration of rural roads and community assets to support recovery following extreme weather events. The framework further provides for windbreak and shelterbelt plantations as protective measures. Forest-fire management works have also been included, such as firebreaks, forest fire lines, fuel buffer zones and animal protection trenches. The new framework seeks to move beyond a conventional list of asset types and align wage employment with the creation of durable rural assets and measurable development outcomes, the ministry said. The ministry also said that the identification and approval of works would follow a decentralised planning process, with local communities playing a central role in determining priorities and requirements.
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District Commissioner Goalpara Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of District Administrative Head Assistant. Candidates Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 22-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through District Commissioner Goalpara official website.
