Manipur emerge team champions at 38th National Yogasana Championship win 52 medals
Manipur emerged as the team champions with 52 medals 22 Gold, 16 Silver and 14 Bronze at the 38th National Yogasana Championship 2026 held from October 2 to 4 at Khuman Lampak Main Indoor Stadium, Imphal West Bengal finished as 1st Runner up and Vidarbha Maharashtra as 2nd Runner up With their performances, the Manipur medallists have qualified for the 12th World Yogasana Championship 2027 to be held in Thailand The Manipur contingent was led by Team Manager Dr Labuktongbam Sibananda Sharma, Coach Male RK Koireng Singh and Coach Female Kshetrimayum Mamtaz Devi br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e paolive net galleries images News Related 2026 10 Yogasana 20261006 jpg border 1 alt Manipur emerge team champions at 38th National Yogasana Championship win 52 medals td tr tr td align center Manipur emerge team champions at 38th National Yogasana Championship win 52 medals td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The athletes and their respective events in which they won medals are as follows br br YOGA SPORTS TRADITIONAL br br In the Traditional category, the gold medallists from Manipur are Saikhom Lingjel Thoibi in Novices 6 10 Yrs Girls, Nongthombam Deeru Singh in Junior 14 18 Yrs Boys, Saikhom Sonia Devi in Youth 18 23 Yrs Women, Yambem Johnson in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Men, Sanasam Padama Devi in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Women, Laishram Joykumar Singh in Master I 40 50 Yrs Men, Soibam Mema Devi in Master I 40 50 Yrs Women, Moirangthem Opendro Singh in Master II 50 65 Yrs Men, Laishram Ibemcha Chanu in Master II 50 65 Yrs Women, Maibam Bijoy Singh in Master III 65 Yrs Men and Kshetrimayum Sobharani Devi in Master III 65 Yrs Women The Silver medallists are Mangalsana Huirongbam in Novices 6 10 Yrs Boys, Gracy Yumnam in Novices 6 10 Yrs Girls, Thaodem Raju Meitei in Junior 14 18 Yrs Boys, Moirangthem Malemnganba Singh in Youth 18 23 Yrs Men, Laishram Sanatombi Chanu in Senior A 23 30 Yrs Women, Thingbaijam Bidysagar Singh in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Men, Yamnam Babita Devi in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Women, Kongjenbam Jugin Singh in Master II 50 65 Yrs Men, Sagolsem Ganga Devi in Master II 50 65 Yrs Women, Huidrom Angou Singh in Master III 65 Yrs Men and Khwairakpam Memcha Devi in Master III 65 Yrs Women The Bronze medallists are Maimom Yainganba Meitei in Novices 6 10 Yrs Boys, Laishram Herison in Sub Junior 10 14 Yrs Boys, Thingbaijam Manjushree in Junior 14 18 Yrs Girls, Sapam Rishikumar in Youth 18 23 Yrs Men, Laishram Ashajina Devi in Youth 18 23 Yrs Women, Chingakham Happyson in Senior A 23 30 Yrs Men, Elangbam Sumee in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Women, Hidam Rita Devi in Master I 40 50 Yrs Women, Dr Gunadhor Singh Okram in Master II 50 65 Yrs Men, Thokchom Shanti Devi in Master II 50 65 Yrs Women and Aribam Seitabati Devi in Master III 65 Yrs Women B RHYTHMIC SINGLE br br In Rhythmic Single, Elangbam Sumee won gold in Senior B 30 40 Yrs Women, Soibam Usharani Devi won Gold in Master I 40 50 Yrs Women and Naorem O Sushila Devi won Gold in Master II 50 65 Yrs Women The Silver medallists are Jenifer Thongam in Youth 18 23 Yrs Women, Soibam Mema in Master I Women and Khundrakpam Shana Devi in Master II Women The Bronze medallists are Ngashepam Liklaileima in Master I Women and Moirangthem Chanu Tombi in Master II Women C RHYTHMIC PAIR br br In Rhythmic Pair, Gold was won by Thingujam Hiyainu Khuman and Thadoi Ahongshangbam in Sub Junior 10 14 Yrs Girls, Saikhom Sonia Devi and Jenifer Thongam in Youth 18 23 Yrs Women, and Soibam Mema Devi and Pukhrambam Bijaya Devi in Master I 40 50 Yrs Women D RHYTHMIC MIXED PAIR br br In Rhythmic Mixed Pair, gold was won by Sanasam Seloni Chanu and Thoudam Ananda in Sub Junior Mixed category E RHYTHMIC GROUP br br In Rhythmic Group, Gold was won by the Youth Women team of Laishram Ashajina Devi, Saikhom Sonia Devi, Jenifer Thongam and Rajkumari Roshini F ARTISTIC PAIR br br In Artistic Pair, Gold was won by Irungbam Jenika Devi and Nirota Soram in Sub Junior Girls, and Laishram Ashajina Devi and Yaikhombi Leitongbam in Youth Women Silver was won by Laishram Christina Devi and Rajkumari Rosy Devi in Sub Junior Girls, and Saikhom Sonia Devi and Jenifer Thongam in Youth Women Bronze was won by Oinam Jeshmi Devi and Rajkumari Roshini in Youth Women G ARTISTIC GROUP br br In the Artistic Group, Gold was won by Laishram Ashajina Devi, Rajkumari Roshini, Jenifer Thongam and Saikhom Sonia Devi in Youth Women Source The Sangai Express
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) The ED seized Rs 21 lakh and digital evidence during searches at eight locations across Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat and Delhi-NCR in money laundering cases linked to alleged bogus Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) donations worth Rs 200 crore, an official said on Monday. The searches conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office-I, on October 1, 2026, have prima facie revealed a network of charitable trusts, trustees, CSR agents, middlemen and equipment suppliers involved in the diversion and recycling of CSR funds, the ED said in a statement. The searches were conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case of Dharmendra Kumar Chandraveer Singh and others relating to an alleged bogus CSR donation racket, the statement said. During the searches, cash amounting to Rs 21 lakh was seized. Various incriminating documents and digital devices were also found and seized during the search proceedings, it said. The ED investigation was initiated under PMLA based on an FIR registered at Juhu Police Station against Dharmendra Kumar Chandraveer Singh for offences under the Maharashtra Medical Practitioners Act, 1961, the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including offences corresponding to Sections 420, 467, 471 and 475 of the IPC, which are scheduled offences under the PMLA. Investigation revealed that Dharmendra Kumar Chandraveer Singh, despite not possessing any recognised medical qualification or registration with the Medical Council and having studied only up to Class XII, allegedly represented himself as a doctor and used the title Doctor for nearly three decades, the ED said. Capitalising on such representation and the credentials associated with the title of Doctor, he established and operated a network of charitable trusts and entities engaged seemingly in healthcare-focused CSR activities, through which substantial CSR funds were mobilised from PSUs and private corporates, the ED said. At least 40 PSUs and Public Sector Banks across the country have provided CSR donations to the trusts operated by the accused, the ED said. Several projects were only partially executed or not executed in proportion to the funds received, while vendor bills were inflated and excess funds routed through bogus or shell entities. Kickbacks and commissions were allegedly paid to intermediaries facilitating the CSR funding, the ED said. Investigation revealed that the trusts were projected as vehicles for funding the procurement of high-end medical machinery and equipment for hospitals and healthcare institutions, the ED said. When such institutions cited a lack of funds for procurement of the required equipment, they were connected with public representatives of the concerned area, who in turn issued recommendations for funding of such projects specifically through the trusts operated by Singh, the statement said. Enquiries have revealed that PSUs made CSR donations to these trusts primarily on the strength of such recommendations received from public representatives or their staff, it said. Investigation revealed that CSR contributions from private entities were returned substantially in cash to the contributors after deduction of a small commission, it said. Searches revealed a network of CSR agents and intermediaries who channelled CSR funds to the trusts, which were thereafter routed through shell entities controlled by market operators. Most of these entities have also been flagged in multiple GST fraud investigations, it said. The CSR mechanism was utilised as a conduit for conversion of accounted funds into unaccounted cash. CSR funds amounting to Rs 200 crore have been routed through the above mechanism, the ED said.
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Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday. The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule that will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027. As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7. The first phase of MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been set at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali, and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession. The Dadar-NMIA service will operate through Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra, and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon. MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November. Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already providing 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement. Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office. Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned. The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport. Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, adding another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport. A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour and provide passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai's two airports. Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses. The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.
Maha govt mandates 10 pc water cut from Oct 16 amid El Nino concerns
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) In response to a rainfall deficit attributed to the persistent El Nio phenomenon, the Maharashtra government on Monday announced proactive water conservation measures. Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to implement a minimum 10 per cent mandatory water cut with effect from October 16, 2026. The decision follows micro-level reservoir and consumption planning undertaken by the Water Resources Department, aimed at stretching available water reserves until August 31, 2027. Drought conditions have already been declared in 265 talukas following the activation of Trigger-1 during the kharif season. Minister Mahajan outlined key directives aimed at preventing acute water shortages ahead of the summer season. Drinking water remains the highest priority. Water allocation calculations account for evaporation losses, siltation and unauthorised extraction through August 31, 2027, he said. He added that a mandatory 10 per cent emergency buffer reserve would be maintained in every dam. Dead storage reserves will undergo technical evaluation and be accessed if extreme conditions demand, he said. All Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Gram Panchayats have been directed to enforce the 10 per cent reduction from October 16. Local bodies have also been instructed to launch targeted drives to plug leakages and operate Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at maximum capacity. Treated wastewater must be reused exclusively for gardening, construction and washing purposes, the Minister said. Agricultural irrigation will receive the remaining water only after meeting human, livestock and fodder requirements. Irrigation supply will prioritise winter (rabi) cereal and fodder crops, followed by other rabi crops. Approval for perennial crops will be granted only if surplus reserves remain available. Micro-irrigation and water-saving methods will be strongly promoted. Industrial clusters have been directed to recycle and reuse a minimum of 30 per cent of their total water consumption. Joint monitoring squads comprising Revenue, Police and Water Resources Department officials will conduct regular patrols along dams, rivers and canals. Strict legal action will be initiated against offenders, including the immediate seizure of illegal pumps and equipment. Minister Mahajan urged citizens, industries and local authorities to cooperate closely, stating that strict discipline and conservation of every single drop would be critical to overcoming the anticipated dry spell. Earlier, to support farmers, agricultural labourers and affected rural populations, the state government extended a 12-point relief and concessions package for the 265 affected talukas. The government announced a full waiver of land revenue for affected farmers, restructuring of existing agricultural loans, and an immediate stay on the recovery of agriculture-related bank loans. It also announced exemptions and concessions on current electricity bills for agricultural pumps above 7.5 HP capacity, while pumps up to 7.5 HP are already exempt. Additional measures include a waiver of examination fees for school and college students in affected areas, relaxation of work norms under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to maximise employment generation, and deployment of water tankers wherever drinking water shortages occur. Further, the government has issued strict directions against disconnecting power supply to agricultural pumps in scarcity-hit villages. Other measures include implementation of targeted distribution systems to prevent foodgrain shortages among farmers and agricultural labourers, ensuring adequate availability of cattle fodder, immediate execution of water conservation works in affected regions, and comprehensive planning for drinking water and livestock water needs in accordance with government directives.
Jhamtani Earns Great Place To Work Certification, Strengthening Its Focus on People and Culture
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Jhamtani, a Pune-based real estate developer with a legacy spanning more than four decades, has been Great Place To Work Certified for September 2026-September 2027, following an employee workplace assessment conducted by Great Place To Work India, the organisation that certifies companies based on their workplace culture and employee experience. 93% of their people said Jhamtani is a place where trust, collaboration and leadership come together to create a great workplace.
ECI debunks Rahul Gandhis claims on Bihar SIR, Form 6
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The ECI on Monday reiterated that the order for SIR in Bihar given on June 24, 2025, was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission, dismissing claims made on social media by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. In a clarification issued along with Gandhis social media post, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said, The order for SIR in Bihar issued on 24 June 2025 was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission. This order has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 27 May 2026. The Commission also highlighted its September 26 Press Notes section which said, The declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR has been upheld by the Supreme Court. For non-SIR period, the Forms applicable as per Rules (the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960) will be used. The ECIs clarification came close to Gandhis social media post, which said, It is now established beyond doubt that Gyanesh Kumar changed Form 6 illegally and unilaterally. This is just one more proof of him abusing his position to help the BJP. He and everyone else involved in this criminal assault on our democracy will be held accountable. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) also issued a Fact Check on Monday stating that the ECI has not pulled down the September 26 press note, through which it modified certain terms related to Form 6 for the non-SIR period, from its website. In a Fact Check and fake news alert, the PIB shared the ECI websites link to the September 26 press note, refuting claims made by the Cockroach Janta Partys Ashutosh Ranka on social media. The government advisory asked people, including those active on social media, to guard against rumours. Do not share unverified videos or claims. Check information against credible, independently verifiable sources before accepting or sharing it, said the PIB, the Centres nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The September 26 note issued by the ECI had extended the SIR deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra and countered allegations of friction within the Commission and revised the SIR notice-related procedure.
ECIs Sep 26 SIR press note never taken down from website: PIB Fact Check (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Monday clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not pulled down the September 26 press note, through which it modified certain terms related to Form 6 for SIR and tasked BLOs to collect notice-related additional documents from voters homes, from its website. In a Fact Check and fake news alert, the PIB shared the ECI websites link to the September 26 press note, refuting claims made by the Cockroach Janta Partys Ashutosh Ranka on social media. The government advisory asked people, including those active on social media, to guard against rumours. Do not share unverified videos or claims. Check information against credible, independently verifiable sources before accepting or sharing it, said the PIB, the Centres nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The September 26 note issued by the ECI had extended the SIR deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra, countered allegations of friction within the Commission and revised the SIR notice-related procedure. On Monday, an ECI source said: The September 26 press note is available on the ECI website. Was never taken down. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and the ECI on a plea challenging the manner in which the powers of the poll panel were being exercised. The apex court was hearing a petition which raised the question of whether CEC Gyanesh Kumar was empowered to individually exercise or represent powers vested in the multi-member poll body. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana also sought responses from the three Election Commissioners after senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the credibility of the ECI had been undermined and that the CEC was acting contrary to the statutory framework governing the poll body. The CJI-led Bench said that the top court would first require authenticated information on the allegations, stating that it could annul any decision if it is subsequently found to be unlawful. Let's first have authenticated information on that (the allegations). We can always annul any decision, the Supreme Court said. Vikas Singh alternatively urged the apex court to direct that, until the next date of hearing, decisions of the ECI should be taken only unanimously. However, the bench said that the Commissioners were expected to take unanimous decisions and, in the absence of unanimity, the matter was required to be decided by majority.
Maharashtra man arrested in cyber fraud case in Adilabad
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In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court
SIR row: 'Who is accountable?' Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Anil Desai questions EC
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai questioned the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raised concerns over voter deletions in Maharashtra and backed the Opposition's October 6 protest, demanding accountability for the issues surrounding the exercise
State scrutiny of pharma price mark-ups may lead to review of TMR policy
Drug regulators in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh are gathering data on price mark-ups, potentially strengthening the case for a review of trade margin rationalisation
Rahul Gandhi to join MPSC protesters in Pune on Oct 7, 8
MPSC aspirants are protesting in Pune, demanding reforms and the resignation of the MPSC chairman due to alleged paper leaks. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announced that Rahul Gandhi is expected to meet the protesters on October 7 or 8. The Maharashtra government has already terminated an MPSC secretary and initiated a judicial inquiry into the commission's functioning.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: The Appeal of Conscience Foundation presented Raj Subramaniam, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Corporation, with the Appeal of Conscience Award at the foundation's 61st Annual Gala, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.
Three IAS officers transferred in major Maharashtra reshuffle
The Maharashtra government reassigned three IAS officers in a top-level reshuffle. Sanjay Khandare, a 1996-batch officer, was appointed Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, while Sanjay Yadav was moved to Tourism and Vaishnavi B posted as Additional Divisional Commissioner in Nagpur
Maharashtra CM Requests Judicial Probe into MPSC Paper Leak Scandal
Maharashtras CM seeks judicial inquiry into MPSC paper leak amid protests from candidates demanding accountability. Maharashtra CM Requests Judicial Probe into MPSC Paper Leak Scandal
WATCH: Dozens of vessels idle off Oman amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Global oil stockpiles have fallen to alarmingly low levels, leaving energy markets vulnerable to further supply disruptions unless the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said on Monday
Honey Singh fails to appear before Maharashtra Cyber for questioning
Yo Yo Honey Singh has sought more time to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber after skipping questioning on October 5 over allegedly indecent remarks made during a concert. The case stems from an FIR and complaint linked to the January incident
Make every festive pick a 10.10 with Tata CLiQ's flagship festive sale
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Tata CLiQ is hosting its annual flagship 10.10 sale on Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury, from October 8 to October 18, 2026. With attractive offers across various categories, such as apparel, beauty, accessories, footwear, jewellery, watches, and more, it's indeed the best time to shop for everything one needs to celebrate in style this festive season, from elevated fashion and beauty to thoughtful gifting and refined touches for one's home. This sale, Tata CLiQ Fashion and Tata CLiQ Luxury have introduced a Festive Pass and Collectors Card, respectively, which offers customers additional offers and other perks that can be availed till 31 December 2026, allowing customers the opportunity to maximise savings on successive purchases along with free shipping, subject to T & C.
Minimum 10% water cut in Maharashtra urban, rural local bodies from Oct 16
The Maharashtra government on Monday said it will impose minimum 10 per cent water cut in all urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon. State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan said his department had undertaken detailed dam-wise and use-wise planning of available water stocks up to August 31, 2027, keeping in mind the impact of El Nino and the possibility of a drought-like situation. Drinking water will be given the highest priority. All municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats have been directed to implement a 10 per cent water cut from October 16, Mahajan said in a statement. The government has also directed local bodies to undertake special drives to prevent water leakage and operate sewage treatment plants at full capacity. Treated wastewater will be used for activities such as gardening, construction and washing, it said. Industries have been directed to reuse or recycle at least 30 per cent of the water used by them, ...
Maha braces for water crisis, orders 10% cut from Oct 16
The Maharashtra government announced a minimum 10 per cent water cut for all urban and rural local bodies starting October 16 due to a deficient monsoon and El Nino impact. The state is prioritising drinking water, planning for water stocks until August 2027, and implementing measures like preventing leakage, reusing treated wastewater, and curbing unauthorised extraction.
Nobel Medicine Prize: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel honoured
Optogenetics involves controlling nerve signals with light, and helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviours like learning, fear, addiction and movement. The trio were honoured for their discovery of a molecular switch for nerve cells, the Nobel Assembly said
First international cargo from Dibrugarh since 1947 sails to Bangladesh
The shipment, described as a significant milestone for inland water transport in the Northeast, is also being seen as a test of the Brahmaputra's potential as a commercial freight corridor connecting the region with overseas markets
The Maharashtra government will impose minimum 10 per cent water cut in all urban and rural local bodies from October 16 amid a deficient monsoon. The government has directed local bodies to undertake special drives...
Great Nicobar project: SC refuses Centre's plea against Calcutta HC PIL order
The Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centres challenge to a Calcutta High Court order allowing PILs over alleged Forest Rights Act violations in the Great Nicobar project. The HC will hear the pending matters on November 25-26, including issues concerning tribal rights
Donald Trump mistakes Brazil elections for Indian polls in social media post
US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Brazils presidential election as Indias in a social media post, citing 125 million voters and the quick release of results while criticising the US electoral system and arguing for changes to voting rules
Rajya Sabha polls: BJP names eight candidates for Uttar Pradesh; check full list
The biennial elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in the country's most populous state are scheduled to be held on October 16. The announcement came a day ahead of the last date for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections
Yo Yo Honey Singh skips Maharashtra Cyber questioning, seeks more time to appear
Rapper and music producer Hirdesh Singh, popularly known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, did not appear before Maharashtra Cyber officials on Monday after being summoned for questioning over allegedly objectionable remarks made during a concert....
Mumbai: NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar holds POSH workshop, reviews security with top cop
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday began a visit to Maharashtra, looking forward to interacting with working women and discussing issues related to empowerment and security. Her single-day visit kicked off with an awareness programme with employees of a private bank on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), according to a statement. She later visited the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and led consultations on state-specific laws with Maharashtra State Women Commission officials. Discussions with the Mumbai Police Commissioner on women's safety were also scheduled at the Commissionerate Office, the statement said. On Sunday, Rahatkar attended and gave away prizes at the state-level inter-collegiate debate competition organised by Manikchand Pahade Law College of the Marathwada Legal and General Education Society in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said a statement. The topic of the competition was: Gen Z's Path is Conducive to Transformation. On this occasion, she interacted with the students, participants, and faculty members of the college. While sharing her thoughts on the competitions topic, the NCW Chairperson said, India is passing through a phase of transformation today, and in this journey, the youth class is not merely a spectator. The youth are India's largest stakeholders, India's greatest strength, and the most important force that will bring the dream of a developed India into reality. Therefore, let there be confidence in your minds, but along with that, let there also be humility. Acquire knowledge, but along with that, nurture curiosity as well. Have the courage to firmly express your opinions; but also maintain the patience to listen to others' opinions, she said. And most importantly, know your rights, be aware of your duties, and have faith in our Constitution. Because India's future is not shaped only in Parliament; India's future is also shaped in the classrooms of universities and colleges. These students of today will be the lawyers, judges, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and citizens who will lead society tomorrow, said Rahatkar. In a message on X, she said, The students ideas, values and faith in the Constitution will therefore play a crucial role in shaping the journey towards a Viksit Bharat.
