Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar emphasized personal growth over mere achievement. He believed the journey and lessons learned shape individuals profoundly. Ziglar's own life, from humble beginnings to global influence, exemplified this philosophy. His teachings continue to inspire millions through his enduring legacy.
Goa sees 10% rise in road mishaps; 142 dead in 6 mnths
Amresh Parab Panaji Goa witnessed a 10% surge in road accidents during the first six months of this year, recording 1,324 mishaps compared to 1,196 in the corresponding period in 2025. Despite the overall rise, over 58% (775 cases) were non-injury accidents where only vehicles suffered damage. However, the state recorded 136 fatal accidents that []
Three theatrical works by Jyoti Sinari unveiled
Phoenix Creations publication, Vhalshi, Bicholim, recently released three plays written by Jyoti Vyankatesh Sinari at the Gram Panchayat Hall, Amona. The collection includes Dharti Aaba, inspired by the life of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and published by the Goa Konkani Akademi; Sankasur Kalo, a book on traditional drama; and Best of Luck, a Hindi []
Arsh, Saish excel in athletics
Bambolim: Arsh Khan and Saish Sawant won medals for SS Dempo College of Commerce (Autonomous), Cujira, at the 57th Goa State Athletics Championship 2026, excelling in the U-20 category. TY BBA student Arsh Khan clinched silver in the U-20 mens long jump and bronze in the U-20 mens triple jump. He also finished with a []
Don Bosco College Panaji reign supreme in womens judo
VM Salgaocar Law College finish runner-up, Riyansha bags best judoka award Peddem: Don Bosco College, Panaji, were crowned overall champions in the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Womens Judo Championship 2026-27 at the SAG Multipurpose Hall, Peddem. VM Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, finished runners-up, while Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, claimed third place. Don []
CM hopeful of quick resolution to ST quota issue as tribals plan protest
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the state government has already urged the Centre to expedite the implementation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation in Goa, assuring that personal efforts to resolve the issue are ongoing. Speaking to reporters, Sawant expressed confidence that the central government will move forward with the proposal []
USee Vision Kit: Retired US Navy and Marine Corps officer, Kevin White, has pioneered a vision testing system aimed at providing affordable prescription glasses to underserved populations. His USee Vision Kit has positively impacted the lives of over 750,000 individuals in 67 countries, focusing on remote areas and the homeless. White's goal is to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to essential eyewear.
Jyotiraditya Scindia Targets 10,000 Crore Investment for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
Mumbai, August 3: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will host an investors meet and roadshow here on Tuesday. The goal is to attract maximum industry participation and investment for Indias first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMG), launched last week in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. According to statements, the investment in the TMG is expected to exceed ... Read more Jyotiraditya Scindia Targets 10,000 Crore Investment for Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior
Today's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obamas famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek a higher purpose in life. By defining personal ambition through service to others, this timeless insight emphasizes that true human potential is unlocked only when personal goals align with broader societal needs. The quote serves as a powerful reminder that monetary wealth alone cannot measure genuine success or individual fulfillment.
Habits That Drain Energy: Five quiet daily patterns sap you; heres how to reclaim it
People frequently underestimate how their everyday behaviors can sap their energy reserves. Replaying old conversations and internalizing others' emotions may seem benign, yet these habits are significant drains on mental resources. The relentless pursuit of productivity also adds to this fatigue, making us feel isolated from our true selves. Furthermore, deferring joy for later goals hinders our ability to appreciate today.
If a similar mutual fund with a proven track record already exists in the market, experts say investors should prefer an established scheme unless the NFO offers a genuinely differentiated strategy that complements their portfolio and investment goals.
African proverb of the day: If rain beats the teeth, the lips get the blame explains how people in positions of care can be held responsible when those they protect face harm. The proverb uses the relationship between lips and teeth to explain leadership, protection, shared duty, unfair blame, scapegoating and the responsibility of those who stand between vulnerable people and danger.
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Trump hails Chevron's comeback, tells oil firms: 'Get your consumer (retail) oil prices down, now'
Donald Trump stated his administration's policies fueled Chevron's success and growth. He highlighted the company's return to Venezuela as a significant achievement. Trump urged energy companies to reduce consumer fuel prices immediately. He believes the oil industry would have failed without his administration's strength. The former president emphasized lower energy costs as a key economic goal.
Goat injured in suspected leopard attack near Anthiyur
Residents have been complaining of leopard movement in and around Easaparai in recent weeks
In 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and give marine life a new home. But the plan failed in the worst possible way. The tires never became a reef. Instead, they broke loose, smashed nearby coral, and damaged one of America's coastal ecosystems. Decades later, the Osborne Reef disaster is still a warning about how good intentions can turn into lasting environmental mistakes.
Quote of the day by Tony Dorsett offers a simple strategy for anyone facing a difficult goal: identify what matters deeply, protect that source of motivation and allow it to guide daily decisions. When progress becomes frustrating, return to the reason the journey began. When confidence disappears, remember the people or experiences that inspire you. When the path changes, hold on to the values that matter rather than merely the original plan.
Getting rid of Kudzu and stopping it from spreading: How gardeners are doing it and its benefits
Kudzu grows aggressively, smothers native plants, and survives for decades underground. But gardeners and researchers are finding that a combination of cutting, goat grazing, targeted herbicides, and native replanting can actually work. The key is persistence over several seasons, not a single treatment. Getting rid of it is possible.
Watch: Nora Fatehi blushes when asked if shes dating Yassine Bounou
Mumbai: Actress and dancer Nora Fatehi has finally addressed the long-standing dating rumours linking her to Moroccan football star Yassine Bounou, and her response has only intensified speculation among fans. Appearing on The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai, Nora was asked about the online buzz surrounding her and the Moroccan goalkeeper. Reacting to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mark Zuckerberg's 'only eat animals I kill' experiment: The unusual food challenge he once tried
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg undertook a personal challenge in 2011. He chose to eat only meat from animals he personally slaughtered. This initiative stemmed from a desire for gratitude and responsibility towards food. Zuckerberg's journey began with boiling a lobster and progressed to butchering livestock. The unique diet concluded by August 2012 as he moved to his next yearly goal.
Should investors redeem equity mutual funds after strong returns? Here's when rebalancing matters
Portfolio reviews every six to 12 months are generally sufficient for long-term investors, according to Prableen Bajpai of FinFix Research and Analytics. She advises rebalancing only when asset allocation deviates meaningfully, financial goals approach, or major life events warrant a review.
If there is one correct answer to how ISRO and India should orient themselves joining the pursuit of greater goals versus being led by Indians needs it has yet to present itself
Family in Panic after Man Stabs Wife, Flees with 2 Children in Jangaon
The incident occurred at Obula Keshavapuram village of Bachannapet mandal in Jangoan district
Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group: The long-standing door for a player from Jammu & Kashmir to reach the Indian mens Test team was quietly shattered on Monday morning. From the quiet playfields of Sheeri village in Baramulla to being in the highest corridors of the game, Auqib Nabis relentless perseverance reached its rightful destination when he was included in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming two-match series in Sri Lanka, starting August 15. Dubbed as the Baramulla Express, Nabi got his maiden Test team call-up as a replacement for pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who has been sidelined due to left knee discomfort after picking up the injury in an ODI against England in Cardiff last month. The blow to Bumrah comes at a crucial juncture for India, whose World Test Championship (WTC) final qualification hopes hang in balance - the Shubman Gill-led team are currently occupying fifth place on the points table. For now, Nabi getting the Test team call-up marks the end of an agonising wait. Despite dominating the domestic circuit over the past two seasons by picking an astonishing 104 wickets, including a 60-wicket campaign that propelled Jammu & Kashmir to a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year, the right-arm pacer, also a useful lower-order batter, was continuously passed over. His exclusion from Indias squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh triggered widespread outrage, as cricket-loving netizens were majorly critical of the selectors for overlooking the domestic season's top wicket-taker. But Nabi, whose recent First-Class outing in Galle for India A saw him pick six scalps was still on top of the selectors' minds when an opening emerged. Nabis selection makes him the first player from Jammu & Kashmir to be selected in the Indian Test team. In all, hes the third player from the state to be in the national set-up after Parvez Rasool and Umran Malik played white-ball games for India. The news of Nabi earning a Test squad inclusion has sparked jubilation in Jammu & Kashmir. Sunil Kumar, the left-arm pacer and Nabis new-ball partner in domestic cricket, was all smiles on hearing the news of his partners call-up via a WhatsApp group. I am very happy for him because he is a person whos very down-to-earth. He is a very hardworking person. Today, his hard work has yielded the fruit he truly deserves. I talked to him when he was with India A team in Sri Lanka. It was a normal conversation and right now, only congratulations and stuff like that has happened, he said to IANS on Monday. Sunil also sees Nabis elevation to the Test team as a watershed moment for cricketers growing up in Jammu & Kashmir and aspiring to play for the country. This is the first time that a guy from the state has gone to the Test Team. With the way our team was playing, especially in the past 2 years, we used to talk about who will break the barrier of getting into the national Test team and the person whose name always came first in this regard was of Auqib bhai. Now, we all can see that he has achieved it. So, everyone here will get a boost as now that door is open, which was closed for a long time. More players and more talent can come out of J&K and they can achieve their ultimate goal. While transitioning to the highest level brings intense scrutiny, Sunil remains confident that Nabis temperament will be his greatest asset whenever he gets to make a potential Test debut in Sri Lanka. Auqib bhai will do well. There is no doubt about it because he is mentally tough. He knows that no matter what the conditions are, no matter how difficult a situation it is, he doesn't care. He knows that he has to come and bowl well in his areas to get the batters dismissed. I mean, he has the gumption and ability, as well as the awareness, to know that he can perform well at the Test level. Mentally, he is very tough. For Muzaffar Mattoo, a BCCI-qualified coach who was the head coach of the under-16 team winning the Vijay Merchant Trophy Plate Group in 2025/26 season, seeing Nabi rise from a local club cricketer in Baramulla to the Indian Test team is the ultimate reward of years of hard work. It's a great moment for all of us and for the whole of Jammu & Kashmir. So we are delighted enough that Auqib has got a call-up for Team India and we hope that he will deliver the same form which he has already delivered in the Ranji Trophy. It's never late to get a call-up and we hope that he carries the same form there in Sri Lanka. The selectors felt that this is the right time for him. So we are all excited, we are all delighted and we hope all the best happens with Auqib, he told IANS. Recalling the early days when he first spotted a young Nabi and got him to play for Baramulla Cricket Club, Mattoo remembered recognising an innate spark that set him apart long before he made headlines on the domestic circuit. It was way back in 2010 when I picked him up, as that was the time he would play in his backyard. He used to play in my club. Then I used to coach him also during under-19 and under-23 days We went there to his backyard, saw him and picked him there only and got him in our club. From there, he got a break, and much-needed exposure. He played club cricket and later represented the state. He had that flair from the very beginning. I talked to him yesterday. I said, Fingers crossed. Let's hope that you will get a call-up from Team India, and hes got it now. After the Vijay Merchant Trophy win, we got the Ranji Trophy triumph and now Auqib earned selection in the Indian Test team. So, cricket fortunes are rolling well in Jammu and Kashmir. While reaching the Test team is a milestone, breaking into the playing eleven remains a competitive hurdle. With fellow pacer Gurnoor Brar also in the squad alongside Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna and Sri Lankas subcontinental tracks favouring spin, India are expected to field just two primary seamers. I said, Fingers crossed. Let's hope that you will get a call-up from Team India, and hes got it now. After the Vijay Merchant Trophy win, we got the Ranji Trophy triumph and now Auqib earned selection in the Indian Test team. So, cricket fortunes are rolling well in Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As Nabi prepares to leave for Sri Lanka with the Indian team on Tuesday, Sunils parting advice is simple: trust the process that propelled him to be in the Test set-up. I would like to tell him to do what he has been doing. Its easy - he has to do what he has been doing. Nothing new has to be done, and we know that he will do it, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Friendship Day 2026: Ananya Panday celebrates with her adorable fur babies
Ananya Panday celebrated Friendship Day 2026 with her furry companions Honey, Lemon and Riot. The actress shared adorable moments on Instagram, calling them her friendship goals and expressing her love for her beloved pets
PlatinumRx Helps Indians Save Crores on Medicines, Expands Access to Quality Branded Generics
PlatinumRx , one of India's fast-growing branded generic medicine platforms, has helped its customers collectively save over crores on their medicine purchases by choosing high-quality branded generic alternatives. The platform has earned the trust of more than 10 lakh+ customers and now delivers medicines across 19,000+ PIN codes nationwide. PlatinumRx Helps Indians Save Crores on Medicines, Expands Access to Quality Branded Generics Founded in September 2023 by Ashutosh Pandey and Piyush Kumar, IIT and IIM alumni, PlatinumRx was built with a simple mission: to make quality medicines affordable without compromising on safety, efficacy, or trust. Since commencing operations in early 2024, the company has rapidly expanded its reach by offering clinically equivalent branded generic medicines at significantly lower prices than many conventional brands. For millions of Indians living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disorders and other long-term illnesses, medicines are a recurring monthly expense rather than a one-time purchase. Over time, these costs can place a significant financial burden on households and sometimes even affect treatment continuity. PlatinumRx addresses this challenge by providing quality-assured branded generic alternatives that help patients lower their medicine expenses while continuing their prescribed treatment without compromising on quality or manufacturing standards. " Healthcare should never become unaffordable because of medicine costs ," said Ashutosh Pandey, Co-founder of PlatinumRx . " For patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, medicines are an essential part of everyday life. Even modest savings on monthly prescriptions can add up to a meaningful difference over the years. Our goal has always been to make quality medicines more accessible and affordable. Seeing our customers collectively save more than Rs. 137 crore while placing their trust in PlatinumRx is a strong validation of that mission. We are only getting started." PlatinumRx follows a rigorous quality framework by partnering exclusively with WHO-GMP certified manufacturing facilities. The company is also LegitScript certified, reinforcing its commitment to operating with global standards of compliance and patient safety. Unlike conventional procurement-led models, every medicine available on the platform is evaluated and shortlisted by a dedicated team of qualified medical professionals. This ensures that customers receive reliable, quality-assured branded generic alternatives that meet strict safety and manufacturing standards. This medical-first approach is particularly valuable for patients on long-term therapies, where consistent access to affordable medicines plays an important role in supporting treatment continuity. Alongside affordability, PlatinumRx continues to invest in improving medicine accessibility across the country. The company currently fulfills nearly 60% of orders within 48 hours through its network of nine strategically located warehouses. To further strengthen its nationwide logistics infrastructure, PlatinumRx is adding six new warehouses, enabling faster deliveries and expanding access to affordable medicines across more regions. "Making medicines affordable is only part of the solution-they also need to reach patients quickly and reliably," said Piyush Kumar, Co-founder of PlatinumRx . "Many patients rely on regular medicine refills for ongoing treatment, making timely delivery just as important as affordability. By expanding our warehouse network, we're strengthening our supply chain to improve delivery timelines and ensure quality medicines are available to more households across India." About PlatinumRx PlatinumRx is an India-based branded generic medicine platform founded by Ashutosh Pandey and Piyush Kumar. The company offers quality-assured medicines manufactured in WHO-GMP certified facilities, curated by a team of qualified medical professionals, and operates with LegitScript certification. With a mission to make healthcare more affordable, PlatinumRx helps millions of Indians reduce their medicine expenses by providing trusted branded generic alternatives while ensuring access to safe, high-quality treatments across the country. For more information, visit: www.platinumrx.in
'Vozinha! Vozinha!': World Cup star gets hero's welcome in Chile after three delays
Vozinha, a breakout star from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has arrived in Chile. Hundreds of jubilant supporters welcomed the Cape Verde goalkeeper at the airport. His transfer to Colo Colo was delayed on three separate occasions due to documentation issues. The Chilean Football Federation allowed him to wear his nickname on his jersey.
Sunil Chhetri news: Sunil Chhetri, a celebrated footballer, has inspired many generations. He is India's former captain and a top international goalscorer. Chhetri's awards include the Arjuna, Padma Shri, and Khel Ratna. He significantly raised the profile of Indian football during his career. This article looks inside the home of this sporting legend.
Lewandowski brace helps Chicago beat Charlotte FC 2-1
Chicago/Miami, Aug 2: Robert Lewandowski scored two goals, including the winner, in his home debut for the Fire, helping Chicago beat Charlotte FC 2-1. Lewandowski, who made the move from FC Barcelona in a two-year deal with Chicago, equalised in the 20th minute off a screamer from outside the box that tied the game at []
Jammu Railway Division rationalises freight rates for essential food grains
Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway, with the objective of providing relief to the general public from inflation and ensuring affordable supply of essential commodities, has rationalised the freight rates for rail transportation of essential food items such as wheat, rice and flour. Under this rationalisation, according to Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector, Jammu Railway Division, the freight rates have now been fixed on the basis of distance in a descending scale. Accordingly, for distances up to 1000 km the rate will be Rs 1.55 per tonne per kilometer. For distances between 1001 to 3000 km, the rate has been reduced from Rs 1.55 to Rs 1.15 per tonne per kilometer. For distances beyond 3001 km, the rate will be Rs 1.15 per tonne per kilometer. This will make transportation of foodgrains over long distances even more economical, Singh stated. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Jammu Railway Division Uchit Singhal, said, This rationalisation is part of the Railway's people-centric policy. Our goal is to ensure transportation of essential commodities in an economical, safe and timely manner. We appeal to J&K farmers and traders to make maximum use of rail services for transportation of foodgrains and avail the benefits of this scheme. He asserted that transporting foodgrains by rail, compared to road, would provide several direct benefits to farmers, traders and common consumers. Due to lower rail freight, transportation costs will reduce significantly, which will help in stabilizing the prices of wheat, rice and flour in the markets. Additionally, it will also provide relief from the frequent closure of National Highways due to heavy rains, snowfall and landslides, as rail services operate without interruption in all weather conditions. This will ensure timely and uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, Singhal stated. Since transportation by rail is done in bulk, the chances of damage and breakage of goods are also minimal. Further, with fewer trucks on the roads, traffic congestion, pollution and fuel consumption will reduce, which is an important step towards environmental conservation, he added.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Calls Jamshdepur FCs Closure a Major Blow to Indian Football
New Delhi, August 3: Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu expressed deep sadness over the decision to cease operations at Jamshdepur FC. He stated that this is a significant loss for Indian football and urged the Tata Group to reconsider their decision. Recently, the Tata Group announced that they would withdraw from the Indian Super League ... Read more Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Calls Jamshdepur FCs Closure a Major Blow to Indian Football
New Delhi, Aug 02: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', addressing a massive nationwide video conference and framing the gathering as a profound national commitment. Today, all of us countrymen have united for a great and important resolution, he remarked, as over one crore young citizens connected from more than 28,000 locations. Highlighting thecomprehensive nature of the initiative,the Prime Minister explained that the campaign transcends individual wellness, simultaneously serving the broader interests of families, society, and the entire nation. Outlining the core objective, he stressed that achieving Viksit Bharat fundamentally requires a physically healthy, mentally robust, and highly confident younger generation completely free from self-destructive habits. Today, as the nation has set the goal of a Viksit Bharat, it is imperative that the country's youth remain physically and mentally fit, brimming with self-confidence, and permanently steer clear of destructive habits like drugs, Modi asserted. Reflecting on the campaign's origins, the Prime Minister expressed deep satisfaction that the initiative was initially launched as a pilot project from the sacred land of Kashi the previous year. Supported by over 125 spiritual organisations and numerous NGOs under the Kashi Declaration, that welfare-driven idea has now successfully become a National project, he observed. Commending the millions of youth who took the anti-drug oath, he praised their solemn commitment to maintaining personal sobriety while actively disseminating the message of a drug-free life across their schools, colleges, and communities. Outlining the campaign's ambitious 100-week roadmap, the Prime Minister detailed how every upcoming Sunday will feature dedicated activities spanning art, culture, sports, and meditation to continually engage new participants. The coming 100 Sundays will absolutely become 100 strong steps in the direction of a completely drug-free India, affirmed Shri Modi. Addressing the vast online gathering of students, NSS members, and My Bharat volunteers, PM Modi expressed immense pride in the profound awareness demonstrated by the nation's youth, positioning them as India's 'Amrit generation' vital for guiding the nation toward its 2047 developmental goals. Warning against the deceptive nature of narcotics, he stressed that the temporary high provided by drugs ultimately results in a permanent low for their careers and family lives. Urging families to prioritise medical intervention over misguided concerns regarding social prestige, Modi advocated for a culture of open domestic communication. Directing a specific appeal to academic professionals, he urged college and university professors to actively integrate discussions about the dangers of drugs into their regular curriculum. Concluding the address, the Prime Minister assured the youth that the government stands firmly alongside them in this crucial battle, citing nationwide crackdowns, massive seizures, and soaring arrest rates targeting drug dealers. I am confident that our youth will protect their energy by staying free from addiction and will take the resolutions of Viksit Bharat forward, Modi affirmed.
Erratic monsoon makes rainwater harvesting a must for Goa: Scientist
Panaji: Goa must adopt rainwater harvesting at the household and community level to deal with increasingly erratic monsoon patterns, former National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Chief Scientist Dr M R Ramesh Kumar said recently. Speaking on the Southwest Monsoon, El Nino, La Nina and climate change, Dr Kumar told The Navhind Times that the state []
Gen Z cant be ignored, says Vijai as GFP plans statewide yatra
Margao: Goa Forward Party (GFP) president Vijai Sardesai on Sunday said the rise of Gen Z had reshaped politics and could no longer be ignored, as the party announced a statewide yatra to engage with people across Goa ahead of the Assembly elections. Gen Z has woken and shown that when we ignore them they []
Goa Police uncover Rs 2.5-cr cyber fraud trail in 11 states
Arrest seven accused, expose 313 mule bank accounts Panaji: In one of the largest coordinated operations against cyber-enabled financial crime in recent years, Goa Police has arrested seven accused, issued notices to 24 others and identified over 300 mule bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth over Rs 2.5 crore by launching Operation Cyber Vigil, []
Khatana hails India's clean energy progress
Srinagar, Aug 2: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Sunday hailed India's progress in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, saying the country has emerged as a global leader in green growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a statement, Khatana said the inauguration of India's first indigenously built hydrogen-powered train marked a major milestone in the country's transition towards clean mobility and its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. He also highlighted the rapid electrification of the Indian Railways, stating that 99.6 per cent of the Broad Gauge network has now been electrified, making it the world's second-most electrified large rail network. Nearly 48,072 route kilometres have been electrified over the past 12 years, he said. Khatana further welcomed the addition of 29 GW of solar and wind energy capacity during the first half of 2026, taking India's total renewable energy capacity to nearly 288 GW. He said the expansion of rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana had accelerated the country's clean energy transition while benefiting millions of households. Referring to India's global standing, the BJP leader said the United Nations had recognised the country as a solar superpower, with solar capacity increasing more than fifty-fold since 2014. He added that renewable energy now accounts for nearly half of India's installed power generation capacity, reducing dependence on fossil fuel imports and strengthening energy security.
Vadilal Industries challenges order granting interim relief to Mumbai faction
The Mumbai faction had originally approached the court under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking interim relief. It alleged that the Ahmedabad faction had attempted to terminate agreements that allowed the Mumbai branch to manufacture and sell ice cream and juices under the Vadilal name in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and undivided Andhra Pradesh.
Dreams of Youth, Strength of Their Parents
A steady and meaningful change is taking place in Kashmir. It can be seen in students who continue their studies with focus, in young people who remain committed to their goals, and in families who stand beside them with care and responsibility. This change may not always be visible, but it is real and steadily growing. At the centre of this change is a simple truth: the future of Kashmir depends on its youth. At the same time, it is equally shaped by the guidance, values and sacrifices of parents who support them at every step. Todays youth in Kashmir are not only focused on their education, but also thinking about what they want to become and how they can move forward with purpose. This growing awareness is an important sign of maturity and development. Every young person carries a dream. For some, it is to pursue a respected profession. For others, it is to build something meaningful. For many, it is to create a life of dignity, stability and balance. These dreams give direction, but they need effort and guidance to grow. Behind every student working hard, there is a parent who has adjusted their own life to support them. They manage responsibilities, make sacrifices and continue to stand by their children with patience and belief. Their role may not always be visible, but it is deeply valued and deserves respect. In different parts of the region, young people are making sincere efforts to improve themselves. They are learning new skills, focusing on their studies and making use of available opportunities. Many are using digital platforms to learn and grow step by step, showing a clear willingness to move forward. At the same time, students from different areas of Kashmir are progressing in education and professional paths. Their achievements show that when effort is steady and support is strong, progress follows. These examples reflect the strength and potential of the regions youth. Youth development is not limited to education alone. It is about becoming stronger as a person. It means learning how to think clearly, speak with confidence and face challenges with patience. It is about building both skill and character. Communication is an important part of this growth. When young people learn to express their thoughts clearly, they gain confidence and connect better with others. Reading, speaking and sharing ideas can help them grow. Exposure also matters. When students try new things, learn different skills and explore their interests, they begin to understand what they are capable of. These opportunities are increasing, and technology is helping make them more accessible. The internet has opened many doors. Students can now learn from anywhere, explore new subjects and build skills that were once difficult to access. This has made growth more possible, even from within their own surroundings. Opportunities are changing. Today, young people can learn, grow and move forward from wherever they are. This gives them the chance to aim higher, build their future and turn their dreams into reality. However, opportunities must be supported by direction. Parents, teachers and mentors play an important role in helping young people make informed and thoughtful choices. Their encouragement helps build confidence and clarity. At the same time, young people must remain patient and focused. Growth takes time. It needs patience, discipline and the willingness to keep learning. Success does not come overnight, but it becomes possible through steady effort. It is also important to take care of well-being. Growth is not only about achievement. It is about staying balanced, positive and calm. A strong and steady mind helps young people move forward even when things are not easy. For Kashmir, this is a moment of hope. The region has young people who are thoughtful, capable and willing to work hard. It also has parents who guide them with patience, care and responsibility. Together, they form the foundation of a stronger future. As people often say, mehnat kabhi zaya nahi jaatieffort never goes to waste. The real question is not whether the youth of Kashmir have potential. They do. The real question is how that potential is supported and guided in a meaningful way. Youth development is a continuous journey that requires effort from young people and support from families and the wider community. Both are equally important in shaping the future. There will be challenges along the way, but they are part of growth. What matters is to keep moving forward with patience and belief. So the question is not whether Kashmiri youth can succeed. They can. The real question is how far they are willing to go, and how strongly they are supported along the way. The answer lies within them, in their effort, in their patience and in the strength they draw from their parents. Because the future does not come on its own. It is built step by step through hard work, sincerity and support. And that future is not small. It is full of hope, shaped by dreams and strengthened by the bond between youth and their parents. Beyond what we see today, there are greater possibilities ahead. And together, they have the strength to reach them. (The author writes on youth development. Feedback: bakshisuhaib094@gmail.com )
FSSAI names United Spirits, INBREW in crackdown over added flavours voilation in alco-bev products
The FSSAI has issued notices to several liquor manufacturers for adding artificial flavors. These companies are accused of imitating natural characteristics in their alcoholic beverages. United Spirits and INBREW Beverages are among the firms receiving these official warnings. The regulatory body also cited violations of additive use and age claims. Inspections and sampling procedures are underway in Goa and Maharashtra.
Landslip cripples BengaluruMangaluru rail link, trains cancelled & diverted
Western Ghats landslip disrupts 20+ trains in Karnataka, delays services in Kerala and Goa
Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting...
Brazilian scientists are innovating with an isotopic mapping model designed to tackle illegal logging head-on. This novel forensic tool examines atomic signatures within trees, allowing them to trace the origination of timber effectively. Currently, the model can eliminate ninety-two percent of the Amazon rainforest from potential illegal wood sources, utilizing stable isotope analysis for secure chemical fingerprinting. The goal is to bolster law enforcement investigations and diminish global timber crime.
New Delhi, August 2: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Sunday that the vision of a developed India by 2047 can only be realized through healthy, disciplined, and drug-free youth. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to protect young people from the evils of substance abuse and to build a strong nation. ... Read more Healthy and Drug-Free Youth: Key to Indias Development Goals, Says Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Drugs can give you brief high but make your entire life low: PM Modi to youth
New Delhi, Aug 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked the country's youth to take a pledge against substance abuse, saying drugs can give them a high for some time, but would make their entire career and personal life low. Launching the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', Modi said the country's youth must be mentally and physically fit, for which it is necessary for them to stay away from all kinds of substance abuse. He also said that enemy countries use the supply of drugs as part of their terror plans because they know that youth are the future of our country. Drugs can give you a high for some time, but it makes your entire career and personal life low, he said. Questioning the taboo around drug addicts, Modi said those who come out of drug addiction are fighters and should be honoured by society. Society should respect them, embrace them and give them a second chance, he said. The prime minister launched the campaign virtually in the presence of a large number of youth, who described themselves as representatives of Gen-Z, days after large-scale protests by students demanding reforms in the public examination system rocked Delhi and other parts of the country. Our culture teaches us that one can get rid of substance abuse with the support of society, yoga and meditation, Modi said. The Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign is a resolve for the individual, family, society and, most importantly, the nation, and the name of the initiative itself reflected its objective, the prime minister said. When the country has set the goal of building a developed India, it is essential that the youth stay away from harmful addictions to remain physically and mentally healthy and full of self-confidence, Modi said. This is the objective of this campaign, he added, urging everyone to take a pledge to ensure that young people understand the dangers of drug addiction and remain aware and vigilant in every possible way. From today, the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan is being launched across the country. When this becomes a collective campaign, even those who are unable to do something on their own will receive new energy. The resolve taken today will move forward in the same manner for the next 100 weeks. Every Sunday, activities related to art, culture, sports, meditation, spirituality and service will be organised. The message of de-addiction will reach new people, Modi said. The coming 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards a drug-free India, he added. The prime minister also said that addiction not only harms the body, but also takes away a mother's smile, shatters a father's dreams, weakens a sister's hope, and takes away the respect of a younger brother. Family members live with this pain every day, watching their children gradually lose themselves before their eyes, he said. Modi also said the government stands firmly with the youth in this campaign against drugs. Strict action is being taken against drug traffickers across the country. The arrests have gone up several times as compared to before, and drugs worth thousands of crores of rupees have been seized. This shows how strongly our government is acting against drugs, the prime minister said. He also urged families not to hide their childrens addiction out of concern for social reputation, and instead communicate openly with them and seek expert and medical help to help them overcome substance abuse. The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' aims to inspire youth to stay away from substance abuse and encourages them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide 'Jan Bhagidari' campaign, under which activities will be organised every Sunday across the country to promote awareness and encourage public participation in building a drug-free society. The activities will include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement programmes. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched in 2020 in line with the prime ministers vision of creating a Nasha Mukt Bharat, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Mansukh Mandaviya, said at the launch.
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Tilak Varma To Lead South Zone In Duleep Trophy; Ricky Bhui Named Vice-captain
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SMC takes over J&Ks first mechanised abattoir project after years of delay
Revamped project to come up at Allochi Bagh; facility to process 5,000 sheep, goats daily, likely to be completed in two years SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has taken over the construction of Jammu and Kashmirs first modern mechanised abattoir at Allochi Bagh, reviving the long-delayed project aimed at introducing scientific and hygienic slaughtering []
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After years of delay, SMC to build J&K's first modern mechanised abattoir at Allochi Bagh
Srinagar, Aug 1: After years of administrative delays, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has finally taken over the construction of Jammu and Kashmir's first modern mechanised sheep and goat abattoir at Allochi Bagh. The project is scheduled to be completed within two years. SMC Commissioner, Fazlul Haseeb told news agency Kashmir Dot Com, that the civic body has floated the project on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode for the establishment of the Modern Mechanized Sheep & Goat Abattoir in Srinagar City, a facility designed to process 5,000 sheep and goats daily, making it one of the largest such facilities in the Jammu and Kashmir. Haseeb said that the project aims to modernise Srinagar's meat processing infrastructure by replacing conventional slaughtering practices with a hygienic, scientific and environmentally sustainable system conforming to national standards and international best practices. The project has witnessed multiple setbacks since its inception. Initially, its execution was entrusted to the Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC), which had even begun preliminary civil works several years ago. In March 2022, JKPCC had reported that the foundation work for the slaughter hall was in progress and was directed to expedite execution. However, following the financial closure and cessation of JKPCC's operations in August 2023, the project came to a standstill. Although its execution was later transferred to the R&B, officials said the project witnessed negligible physical progress. The prolonged delay had also attracted public attention. Earlier reports highlighted that the proposed modern abattoir had remained incomplete for years despite repeated assurances, leaving Srinagar without a modern slaughtering facility. Work on the project also came under judicial monitoring in a Public Interest Litigation relating to slaughterhouses in Jammu and Kashmir. Following a comprehensive review, SMC decided to execute the project directly through its own Works Division under the EPC mode, ensuring single-point responsibility for design, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning. SMC said a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) was subsequently prepared after incorporating modern technologies and additional infrastructure required to meet contemporary standards of food safety, environmental protection and operational efficiency. The Government accorded administrative approval to the revised project in March 2025. The proposed facility will include fully mechanised slaughtering and meat processing lines, scientifically designed lairage areas, mechanised slaughter halls, carcass dressing units, chilling and cold storage facilities, by-product processing units and supporting utility infrastructure. One of the key features of the project will be an advanced bio-digestion system integrated with a modern Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), enabling scientific treatment of slaughterhouse waste and recycling of treated wastewater for non-potable uses within the premises. Officials said the system has been designed to minimise environmental pollution, promote water conservation and eliminate unhygienic disposal practices. SMC said the project would significantly improve public health and sanitation while strengthening the livestock sector by providing a modern, organised processing system for farmers, meat traders and consumers. Besides creating direct and indirect employment during construction and operation, the facility is expected to introduce internationally accepted standards in slaughterhouse management, food safety, waste disposal and hygiene, setting a benchmark for future meat processing infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. According to SMC, the project is expected to be completed within two years, after which the mechanised abattoir will be commissioned for public use.
Rains bring hope, but for J&K it is despair
Every time clouds gather over Jammu & Kashmir and rain turns heavy, an invisible tension runs through our lanes and markets. It is not just fear of getting flooded, it is fear of loss. Loss of our homes, loss of stock, loss of harvest, loss of sleep and much more. The Governments own figures tell a story that many Kashmiris have been living for years: floods have become a recurring blow to our wealth, our health, and our peace of mindand yet, funds and projects meant to protect us are also steadily increasing As per official data from J&Ks Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Department year 2025 there were 152 deaths and 179 injuries caused due to floods, cloudbursts, landslides and massive rainfall. Behind every digit is a family that did not expect to say goodbye so suddenly. Very recently we lost around two dozen precious lives in Pir Panjal region of Jammu. In Poonch district alone a single family lost eight lives? There was massive disaster of property in Rajouri near Bela bus stand where three two dozen cars, buses and matadors were damaged? In year 2025, 3,316 houses were fully damaged due to landslides in rains, 1,862 were severely damaged, and 12,219 houses were damaged partially ? Around 3,602 cattle sheds were also damaged and we lost around 1515 sheep , goats and cattle as well. The 2025 further reveals that 77,915 hectares of agriculture land was also affected across Jammu and Kashmir Imagine these numbers as faces: a child watching muddy water eat into the walls of his room; a shopkeeper pulling up shutter after shutter, only to see a years worth of goods floating; a farmer staring at a field that should have been green and is now brown sludge. Mohammad Yousuf Mir from Beerwah lost his everything during recent flashflood in Sukhnag. He could not even take out his good from his garments shop which got washed away. He was with his wife in a Srinagar hospital and floods shattered his dreams . In 2025 Govt of J&K disbursed around Rs 8,873.99 crore in relief and compensation for the losses. This season the loss is even more and we dont know what all we will have to face now in coming few months? Met officials have again forecast heavy rains in the days and weeks to come? Our Economy: Growing on paper, drowning on ground On paper, our Union Territory of J&K talks about growth, investments and bigger budgets, but flood statistics show a different side of the ledger: In recent years, the government has reported over 15,000 houses and structures damaged in floods and cloudbursts, with Rs 5,246.47 lakh paid as compensation for housing loss alone. Crops on tens of thousands of hectares have been damaged in flood seasons, cutting rural income and weakening markets. For a family, the economic story feels like this: Years of saving for a better house or shop upgrade, wiped out in one week of rains. Money meant for childrens school or a health check up, diverted to buying bricks, cement, and timber. Gold sold at a low price, loans taken at a high interest, just to make walls stand again ? Floods here do not just damage property; they reset financial plans, forcing people to start again from zero. Support from Central and UT It is important to acknowledge that support from Govt has not been absent at all. The Centre and the UT Governments have opened their wallets to support people through State Disaster Response Fund -SDRF. The official records show that J&K had an opening balance of Rs 2,499 crore in its Disaster Response Fund on 1 April 2025. Over four years up to August 2025, J&K received Rs 1,046.25 crore as central assistance under the Disaster Response Fund. For 202526, the Centre allocated Rs 279 crore towards disaster relief and response, maintaining the same level of funding as the previous year. In 202526 alone, Rs 289.39 crore were released under SDRFRs 200.39 crore for Jammu division and Rs 89 crore for Kashmir divisionto undertake urgent flood restoration works. -The UT Government also released Rs 100 crore under its Capex Budget (Rs 5 crore per district) specifically for flood relief measures. A High Level Committee led by the Union Home Minister approved Rs 330.34 crore of additional central assistance to J&K from the National Disaster Response Fund-NDRF , as part of a broader Rs 1,912.99 crore package to flood hit states for 2025 disasters. Based on Inter Ministerial Central Team-IMCT assessments, another Rs 1,431 crore was allocated to J&K under the SASCI scheme for flood restoration works. Flood Management Projects Under the Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP), the Union Cabinet set aside Rs 4,100 crore for national flood management works for 202126, with special category states and UTs like J&K receiving central funding at a 90:10 ratio. For J&K alone 44 flood management projects have been sanctioned, with a total estimated cost of Rs 2,594.12 crore. The Central assistance of Rs 805.27 crore has already been released to J&K for these projects up to March 2025. The JhelumTawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) grant has been increased by nearly 40%, from Rs 185.34 crore to Rs 259.25 crore, to enhance disaster resilience and local response capacity. Emotionally, these figures mean something important, someone is trying to help, money is coming, projects are sanctioned, post flood relief and rehabilitation work is executed. The question is whether these funds are properly utilized on ground or not ? The JTFRP funds have been looted and mismanaged. I remember around Rs 55 Crores were allocated for augmenting 13 storm water pump stations on Doodh Ganga from Chanapora to Tengpora via Natipora Pamposh Colony and Barzullah, but this money was again mismanaged as all the sewerage lines were connected with these storm water pump stations. This is an open violation of Water Act 1974 and National Green Tribunal- NGT penalised Srinagar Municipal Corporation -SMC for these criminal acts. Now a separate budget of Rs 140 crores have been allocated to set up two major Sewerage Treatment Plants -STPs on Doodh Ganga and again this is a burden on the taxpayers pockets ? Ironically having done so much gross mistakes post 2014 floods the 22 MLD STP is being set up in a low lying area of Aloochi Bagh which can be another disaster in future ? Flood Audit in J&K When we put all these pieces togetherofficial losses, central funds, urban flood mitigation programme, rising disease and stressit becomes clear that J&K needs a flood audit to hold officials accountable. What such an audit should ask, in human language. Over the last 1015 years, how many lives, homes, shops, animals and hectares of crops have we lost to floods, year by year? How much moneyUT plus Centre share have we poured into relief, compensation and flood management projects over the same period ? In which mohalla, village, colony and market do the losses keep repeating, despite the spending? Which all wetlands and rivers are used to protect those areas, and what is their condition now according to official and audit reports? How can we design simple insurance, early warning and health support systems so that the poorest do not carry the heaviest emotional and financial burden? Legally, this can sit comfortably within the Disaster Management Act, CAGs audit mandate, and national policy on disaster management. Emotionally, it would send a message: we see your pain, we value your data, and we are ready to change. (To be concluded) Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat is Founder of J&K RTI Movement and Chairman JK Climate Action Group- Irshad Mushtaq is Financial and Market expert based in Srinagar
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The Silent Boardroom: How Autonomous Software Is Rewriting Financial Risk
Not long ago, the biggest debate in banking was whether chatbots could answer customer queries without frustrating clients. Today, that debate seems almost quaint. A far more consequential transformation is underway behind the closed doors of bank boardrooms. Artificial intelligence is no longer merely assisting employees; it is beginning to make financial decisions, execute transactions, investigate suspicious activities, and optimise capital allocation with little or no human intervention. This shift marks the arrival of Agentic AIa new generation of autonomous software capable of planning, reasoning, and acting independently to achieve defined goals. Unlike conventional AI systems that wait for human prompts, agentic systems can decide what information to gather, which software tools to use, and what sequence of actions to execute before completing a task. For the global financial industry, this promises unprecedented efficiency. It also raises one uncomfortable question: when autonomous software makes a costly mistake, who is legally responsible? The answer remains surprisingly unclear. Banks have compelling reasons to embrace this technology. According to global industry estimates, financial institutions spend well over US$600 billion annually on technology, with artificial intelligence becoming one of the fastest-growing areas of investment. Rising compliance costs, persistent cyber threats, complex regulations, and customer expectations for real-time services have pushed banks to automate almost every operational process possible. Studies by leading consulting firms estimate that AI could generate hundreds of billions of dollars in additional annual value for the global banking sector through better productivity, fraud prevention, and operational efficiency. Yet the latest wave of AI differs fundamentally from the automation banks adopted over the past decade. Traditional generative AI writes reports, drafts emails, summarises documents, or produces computer code after receiving instructions from a human user. The human still decides what action to take. Agentic AI changes that relationship. Instead of asking software to prepare an analysis, a bank might simply instruct an autonomous system to minimise cross-border settlement costs while complying with liquidity regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The software can independently retrieve market data, evaluate foreign exchange rates, choose payment channels, execute transactions, verify compliance, and continuously adjust its strategy as conditions evolve. In lending, autonomous AI agents are beginning to replace periodic credit reviews with continuous risk assessment. Instead of waiting months to evaluate a borrowers financial health, these systems analyse real-time transaction data, cash flows, payroll deposits, tax records, and open banking information to recommend dynamic changes in credit limits almost instantly. Financial crime detection is undergoing a similar transformation. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) teams traditionally spend countless hours examining suspicious transactions and preparing regulatory reports. Increasingly, AI agents can identify unusual behavioural patterns, investigate customer histories, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and recommend immediate account restrictions before a compliance officer even opens the file. For banks, the commercial attraction is obvious. Decisions that once required days can now be completed in minutesor even seconds. But speed creates its own risks. Modern banking regulation has always rested on one fundamental assumption: somewhere in every important decision-making chain, there is a human being who can be held accountable. Agentic AI weakens that assumption. Suppose an autonomous lending system systematically rejects mortgage applications from applicants living in particular neighbourhoods because historical data incorrectly associated those locations with higher default risks. Customers suffer discrimination, but the bias was neither explicitly programmed nor consciously intended. Who should regulators hold responsible? The bank could argue that it relied on a commercially licensed AI platform developed by an external technology company. The software developer may respond that its model functioned exactly as designed and merely followed objectives established by the bank. The AI system itself cannot bear legal liability because software has neither legal personality nor moral agency. This emerging accountability gap represents perhaps the greatest governance challenge facing modern finance. The risks extend beyond individual lending decisions. Imagine autonomous trading agents operating simultaneously across competing financial institutions. Each algorithm seeks to maximise returns by responding instantly to changing market conditions. Without communicating with one another, several systems could independently adopt similar strategies during periods of market stress, triggering rapid asset sales, draining liquidity, and amplifying volatility across financial markets. No trader intended market manipulation. No executive issued unlawful instructions. Yet the collective outcome could resemble coordinated behaviour. Financial law has little experience dealing with algorithmic coordination that emerges without human conspiracy. Unfortunately, regulation is struggling to keep pace. The European Unions AI Act has established the worlds first comprehensive framework for regulating high-risk artificial intelligence systems, while international banking standards under the Basel framework continue strengthening operational resilience and risk governance. Both represent significant progress. Yet they were largely conceived for AI systems that support human decisionsnot autonomous agents capable of adapting their behaviour continuously after deployment. Even banks own governance structures are beginning to show signs of strain. For decades, financial institutions have relied upon the Three Lines of Defense model: business operations, independent risk management, and internal audit. This framework assumes that operational risks evolve slowly enough for human oversight to remain effective. Autonomous AI changes the timeline entirely. An AI agent can execute thousands of financial decisions every second. Compliance teams, however, investigate issues over hours or days. By the time auditors identify problematic behaviour, millions of transactions may already have been completed. That mismatch demands an entirely new regulatory philosophy. Instead of focusing solely on model accuracy, supervisors should require Explainability by Design. Every significant autonomous financial decision must generate secure, tamper-proof records explaining which data were considered, why a particular action was chosen, and whether alternative options were rejected. Equally important are mandatory circuit breakers. Just as stock exchanges automatically halt trading during extraordinary volatility, autonomous banking systems should immediately suspend high-risk operations whenever predefined safety thresholds are crossed. Human supervisors must retain the unquestioned authority to override autonomous decisions before systemic damage occurs. The objective should not be to slow innovation but to ensure that innovation remains governable. There is little doubt that autonomous AI will transform banking over the next decade. Institutions that successfully deploy these technologies will improve customer service, reduce operational costs, strengthen fraud detection, and allocate capital more efficiently than ever before. However, history offers an important lesson. Every major financial innovationfrom complex derivatives to high-frequency tradinginitially promised efficiency before exposing weaknesses in governance. Agentic AI is unlikely to be any different. Banks may increasingly delegate execution to intelligent software, but they cannot delegate accountability. Responsibility for financial stability will continue to rest with boards of directors, regulators, auditors, and policymakersnot with algorithms. The boardrooms of tomorrow may indeed become quieter as autonomous systems assume more operational authority. But public trust in banking has never depended on how intelligent financial institutions become. It depends on whether someone remains answerable when intelligence fails. That is the real risk the financial sector must confront before autonomous software is allowed to manage the worlds money. (The Author is Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, C.G.)
Teacher Education: End B.Ed. through Distance Education
The future of any nation is shaped in its classrooms, and the quality of those classrooms depends upon the quality of its teachers. If teachers are inadequately prepared, the consequences extend far beyond schools, they affect generations. Therefore, teacher education cannot be treated like an ordinary academic programme. It is a professional qualification that demands rigorous training, practical experience, and continuous supervision. It is time for India to confront a difficult but necessary reality: B.Ed. through distance education should no longer be allowed. The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme was never intended to be merely a degree. It was designed to produce competent teachers capable of managing classrooms, understanding child psychology, planning lessons, evaluating learning, addressing individual differences, and inspiring young minds. These are practical competencies that can only be developed through sustained interaction with faculty, peers, and school children in real educational settings. Teaching is a profession learned by doing, not merely by reading. This is precisely why the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was created. Its mandate is to ensure that teacher education institutions maintain uniform standards and prepare professionally competent teachers. The objective is not simply to issue degrees but to safeguard the quality of school education by ensuring that every teacher has undergone meaningful professional training. If the practical foundation of teacher education is weakened, the very purpose of regulating teacher education is defeated. A B.Ed. curriculum includes school internships, classroom observation, lesson planning, micro-teaching, demonstration lessons, classroom management, teaching aids, educational technology, and continuous evaluation. These are not symbolic formalities. They are the heart of teacher education. A student becomes a teacher only after repeatedly entering classrooms, teaching real students, making mistakes, receiving guidance, and improving through supervised practice. Distance education cannot replicate this experience. No amount of study material, online lectures, or occasional contact classes can replace months of structured classroom engagement. Professional confidence develops through experience, not correspondence. The inconsistency becomes even more apparent when compared with other professional courses. Medicine requires clinical rotations. Nursing requires hospital postings. Engineering requires laboratories and fieldwork. Law students undergo internships and practical training. Society rightly insists that professionals demonstrate competence before entering their respective fields. Why should teaching, a profession responsible for shaping millions of children, be treated differently? If practical exposure is indispensable for every other professional qualification, it is equally indispensable for teacher education. Supporters of distance-mode B.Ed. often argue that it increases access to higher education, especially for candidates in remote regions. Expanding access is undoubtedly important, but accessibility must never come at the cost of professional standards. The answer lies in establishing more quality teacher education institutions, strengthening regional colleges, improving infrastructure, and providing financial support to deserving studentsnot by weakening the practical foundation of teacher preparation. Even in-service teachers should pursue B.Ed. only through regular, institution-based programmes. While teaching experience is valuable, it cannot substitute for structured pedagogical training, faculty interaction, supervised learning, and continuous assessment. Governments and employers should support teachers through study leave or flexible schedules rather than relying on distance-mode B.Ed. programmes Quality should never be sacrificed for convenience. There is another issue that deserves attention. When professional programmes become primarily degree-oriented rather than competency-oriented, public confidence begins to erode. Parents expect that every teacher entrusted with their children has received rigorous and supervised professional training. That expectation is entirely reasonable. If teacher education becomes a process of earning a qualification without sufficient classroom immersion, it ultimately affects the quality of learning in schools. The greatest victims are not universities or policymakersthey are the children sitting in classrooms every day. Universities that continue to offer B.Ed. through distance mode should carefully reconsider whether such programmes truly fulfil the objectives of professional teacher education. The goal of higher education institutions should never be limited to awarding degrees. Their foremost responsibility is to prepare capable professionals who meet the highest standards of competence and ethics. The Government of India, the NCTE, state governments, and universities should undertake a comprehensive review of teacher education policy and phase out distance-mode B.Ed. programmes. Teacher education should be delivered only through regular institutions with compulsory attendance, supervised internships, continuous practical assessment, and meaningful engagement with schools. Technology can enrich teacher education, but it cannot replace the classroom experience that lies at its core. India has rightly introduced reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and strengthening the education system. Those reforms will remain incomplete unless equal attention is given to the quality of teacher preparation. Strong schools require strong teachers, and strong teachers require rigorous professional training. Teacher education is not merely about obtaining a certificate. It is about acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and professional competence needed to shape future generations. That responsibility is too important to be fulfilled through distance education. The time for a policy review has passed. The time for decisive policy action has arrived. B.Ed. through distance education should be discontinued in the interest of educational quality, professional integrity, and the future of our children. (The author is a columnist and can be reached at: smmrtzbkhr@gmail.com )
Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won't withdraw
Cairo, Aug 1: For Palestinians in Gaza, President Donald Trump's announcement that Hamas had agreed to disarm was a small sign of hope that Israel's attacks might end, allowing them to rebuild their lives and what remains of their homes. But it also clashed with the reality on the ground, where Israeli strikes have continued since Trump first touted the deal late Thursday in Washington, and where few steps have been taken to advance a broader ceasefire agreement that went into effect in October. Most of Gaza's 2 million Palestinians are still displaced or live in tent camps, where poor conditions and overcrowding have led to rodent infestations and outbreaks of infectious diseases such as chickenpox. They can talk about withdrawal and disarmament, said Abdel Moneim Aboul-Roos, 24, a tuk-tuk driver who lost his leg in an Israeli airstrike. I don't care about any of it as long as there is no food or medicine. Israel and Hamas signed a US-backed ceasefire plan last year that ended major combat operations, saw the return of Israeli hostages and allowed for an increase in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave. It also called for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, the creation of an international stabilization force and a program to decommission weapons held by Hamas. But as each side accused the other of violating the ceasefire, negotiations stalled. Hamas held onto its weapons and the Israeli military refused to withdraw. Since October, Israel has killed more than 1,200 Palestinians in Gaza and expanded the amount of territory it controls. Five Israeli soldiers have also been killed in militant attacks. Many Palestinians don't trust Israel or Hamas The road map Trump announced and that Hamas confirmed addresses in more specific terms the type of weapons the militant group and its allies will be required to hand over to a new technocratic government. The document says Israel will not be involved in the decommission of Hamas' weapons and that it should halt all military operations in Gaza so the transition can proceed and recovery can begin. But residents in Gaza say they have been repeatedly promised that the war will stop and their lives will improve. They see the road map as a positive development but remain skeptical that either Israel or Hamas will adhere to the terms. This is enough. We need improvement in our lives, said Ayman Ahmed, a displaced Palestinian living in southern Gaza. He said he hopes Hamas gives up its arms but does not see it happening anytime soon. They don't care about Palestinians' lives, he said. The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 others back to Gaza as hostages. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 73,300 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which was part of the Hamas-run government. The ministry maintains detailed records viewed as generally reliable by UN agencies and international organizations. It does not distinguish between civilians and militants, but says women and children make up around half of all fatalities. Because of the high death toll and ongoing attacks, other Palestinians say they believe Israel will refuse to make concessions. In southern Gaza, Ghazal Astal lives among the rubble. She said there is near-constant Israeli gunfire and that the territory has been transformed into an indescribable battlefield. Ammar Kaskeen, 30, said he doesn't believe the road map will force Israeli troops to withdraw. For Israel, according to Kaskeen, the goal is not only to disarm Hamas but to also drive the Palestinian population out of Gaza. They will make us suffer, he said. Even as Israel digs in, Palestinians dream of returning home Israel has not commented publicly on the road map but Israeli officials, speaking anonymously over the past two days, have signalled that the document does not align with the country's interests. The officials also reiterated that Israel would not withdraw from the Yellow Line in Gaza, which divides Israeli-controlled territory in the east with the western part of the enclave. In recent months, the military has built a massive earthen barrier roughly along the same line, developing what it described as a security zone adjacent to the berm, equipped with intelligence and technological assets. Israel has also carried out controlled demolitions and clearing operations across much of the territory it controls. Palestinians who lived there have yet to return and are unsure whether their homes are still standing. Anas Nakla was displaced from Rafah in southern Gaza during the war. He said he knows his house has been destroyed but still wants to return home with his wife and children. It doesn't exist anymore, he said. But we can return and rebuild. Similarly, Mohamed Hamad, who had to leave his home behind in northern Gaza, hopes that the US-backed road map will pressure Israel to leave some of the areas it controls. He believes that even if only a small number of people could go back to their homes, it will give hope to the rest that some day they may also return. (AP)
ED Seizes 187 Crore in Assets Linked to Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens
Jalandhar, August 1: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against individuals involved in a call center scam that defrauded American citizens of millions of dollars. The agency has seized luxury properties, including farmhouses and villas, valued at 187.13 crore across Goa, Delhi, and Haryana. These assets were confiscated under the Prevention of Money ... Read more ED Seizes 187 Crore in Assets Linked to Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens
Enhance use of AI to develop 'intelligent military': Xi Jinping tells PLA
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the armed forces to enhance AI use. He called for building an intelligent military system and deepening network information development. Combat capabilities are the key testing criterion for modernisation efforts. The PLA aims for decisive progress towards its 2027 centenary goals. Xi also emphasised strengthening the Party's absolute leadership over the military.
ONGC plans 150 deepwater wells under Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan Mission
ONGC will drill 150 deepwater wells over seven years. The Samudra Manthan scheme aims to boost domestic oil and gas exploration. This initiative will utilize advanced technologies and global specialists for faster discoveries. The government approved Rs 84,084 crore for this ambitious offshore exploration program. The goal is to strengthen energy security and reduce import dependence.
Swami Tyagishwaranand Highlights Youth Empowerment at Vivek Smarak Inauguration
Mysuru, August 1: Swami Tyagishwaranand, the secretary of the Ramakrishna Ashram in Davangere, commented on Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Mysuru. He emphasized that the Prime Minister is focused on strengthening the legacy of education, culture, and religion. Modi is consistently working towards achieving these goals. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the ... Read more Swami Tyagishwaranand Highlights Youth Empowerment at Vivek Smarak Inauguration
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When investors think about financial mistakes, they often measure them in rupee terms. One common misstep is temporarily pausing SIP investments and restarting them later. Here's how interrupting your SIP contributions can derail your long-term financial goals, according to ET Wealth.
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You are likely to be in a more serious frame of mind. The practical issues of life are going to demand your attention today. But you are full of faith and optimism and are ready to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. Someone near to you will exhibit concerns regarding your aims and goals. Take the time to explain the situation to them. Read full Scorpio horoscope
First Goan to win MMA India Youth National title Panaji: Erica De Sequeira created history by becoming Goas first MMA India Youth National Champion, securing the youth national title after an unbeaten run at the championship. Representing Goa under MMA India, the national governing body for amateur mixed martial arts affiliated with the International Mixed []
Everbrightson, Lamurang score a goal each in their 2-0 win Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Nongkseh Sports and Cultural Club in the Shillong derby. Everbrightson Sana and Tremiki Lamurang struck in the second half to hand Shillong Lajong all three points after a goalless opening half. []
Fourth lowest July rainfall in last 15 years in Goa
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J&K among lowest-paying UTs for Anganwadi incentives
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmirs Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are among the lowest paid in the country when it comes to additional incentives provided by the Union Territories and States, according to data presented by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Lok Sabha. The Jammu and Kashmir Government provides a monthly top-up of Rs 600 to Anganwadi Workers and Rs 300 to Helpers, in addition to the Centres honorarium of Rs 4,500 and Rs 2,250 respectively. AWWs and AWHs also receive performance-linked incentives of Rs 500 and Rs 250 per month. With the UT contribution included, an Anganwadi Worker in Jammu and Kashmir receives Rs 5,600 per month, while a Helper gets Rs 2,550, excluding performance-based incentives. The data revealed that Jammu and Kashmirs additional payment of Rs 600 for AWWs is the second-lowest among States and UTs providing such incentives. For Helpers, the Rs 300 top-up also remains among the lowest in the country. In comparison, several states provide substantially higher incentives. Kerala offers an additional Rs 8,300 to AWWs and Rs 6,800 to AWHs, while Tamil Nadu provides Rs 9,780 and Rs 6,270 respectively. Haryana gives Rs 10,250 to AWWs and Rs 5,650 to AWHs. Goa reported the highest additional incentive range, with AWWs receiving Rs 15,000 to Rs 23,000. The Ministry informed Parliament that the central honorarium for Anganwadi Workers was last revised in October 2018, when payments were increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 for AWWs and from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,250 for AWHs. The Centre stated that States and UTs are free to provide additional financial incentives from their own resources, resulting in significant variations across regions. The Ministry said Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are honorary workers engaged from local communities and provide services related to child care, nutrition and development under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. The government also highlighted welfare measures for workers, including annual leave, maternity benefits, insurance coverage, healthcare benefits under Ayushman Bharat and expanded promotion opportunities. Under the scheme, 50 per cent of Anganwadi Worker posts can be filled through eligible Helpers, while 50 per cent of Supervisor posts can be filled through promotion of eligible Workers. The Centre has also encouraged States and UTs to enrol Anganwadi Workers and Helpers under pension and insurance schemes, besides providing smartphones and the Poshan Tracker application to improve monitoring and digitisation of Anganwadi services.
Nominal regularisation fee mooted for Vasco houses
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Ahead ofthe Goa stint of theChandni Bar Tour 2.0, DJ Chetas reflects on a career built on music and nostalgia VINIKA VISWAMBHARAN For more than a decade, Chetas Shah, better known as DJ Chetas, has been one of the biggest names shaping Indias party scene. Ranked World No. 33 on the DJ MAG Top 100 []
Many people blame the job market for missing out on their dream career, but neuroscientist Emily McDonald says the biggest obstacle could be the brain itself. She explains how the brain's default mode network, fear of success and self-identity can hold people back, and why changing the way you see yourself may help you move closer to your career goals.
Experts survey the glacier ice on Mount Ararat for the first time
Facing wind and cold, with only half as much oxygen to breathe as in the valley, a German-Turkish research team surveyed the glacier on Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey for the first time in July, at more than 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level. For two weeks, the team explored the ice field, which until then had been a blank page for researchers. Their goal was to find out whether the ice on Turkey's highest mountain preserves a unique archive of climate and cultural history.
Chicagoans Over 25 Urged To Shelter In Place Until Lollapalooza Over
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Proverb of the Day offers a powerful reminder that victory and vulnerability often travel together. Failure is a possibility whenever we step outside our comfort zone, but so is growth. The people who accomplish meaningful goals are not necessarily those who never experience defeat. They are often the ones who understand that setbacks are part of the price of pursuing something worthwhileand who continue moving forward when the outcome is uncertain.
