POLITICS
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Jan- 2025 -11 January
TTD chairman retorts to Pawan’s remarks, says ‘apology will not bring dead alive’
An inquiry is on to find out how it happened and who was at fault, action will be taken against those found guilty, says BR Naidu Tirupati: In a comment that is likely to embarrass the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) chairman BR Naidu said on Friday that an apology for the recent stampede at Tirupati will not bring the dead alive. He was reacting to Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan‘s advise to him to apologise for the January 8 stampede which claimed the lives of six devotees and left several wounded during the distribution of special darshan tickets for Tirumala temple. “There is no problem in apologising. But an apology doesn’t make the dead alive. There is no need…
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11 January
Andhra Pradesh inks pact with Infosys for skill census programme
IT Minister nara Lokesh says the tech major agreed to offer a digital platform utilising generative Artificial Intelligence to pre-validate candidates’ skills Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday said that Infosys has partnered with the State government to provide technical support for its skills census programme. The Andhra Pradesh Skill Development Corporation (APSDC) signed an agreement with Infosys in the presence of Lokesh, said a TDP release. The primary objective of the skill census is to identify talent in youth and extend the necessary training before providing them with better employment opportunities. “Delighted to announce that Infosys has partnered with us to provide technical support for the prestigious Skill Census program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, enhancing its effectiveness,” said…
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11 January
Sambhal mosque well row: Supreme Court orders status quo
Issues notice to Centre, Archaeological Survey of India not to take steps over a well near Jama Masjid New Delhi: Ordering a status quo, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh authorities, the Archaeological Survey of India and others not to take steps over a “private well” near the Mughal-era Jama Masjid in Sambhal. Considering a plea of the management committee of Shahi Jama Masjid, Sambhal, a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued notices to the Centre, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Sambhal district magistrate and other private individuals from the Hindu side led by Hari Shankar Jain. “Issue notice returnable on February 21. In the meanwhile, a status report to…
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11 January
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma visit Swami Premanand’s ashram in Vrindavan
The couple was also accompanied by their two children as seen in a video of their interaction circulating on social media Mathura: Cricketer Virat Kohli and his actress wife Anushka Sharma visited the ashram of Swami Premanand in Vrindavan’s Ramanreti area on Friday to seek his blessings. The couple was also accompanied by their two children as seen in a video of their interaction circulating on social media. Anushka’s family has been a disciple of Swami Premanand for a long time, and she had previously visited the ashram several times, bringing Kohli along on a few occasions. In the video, Swami Premanand was heard offering his blessings and advised them to remain disciplined in their practice, assuring them that success would…
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11 January
Amaravati works will resume with Rs 50,000 crore investment, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announces that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km, which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that Amaravati State capital works will resume with an investment of Rs 50,000 crore. He announced that a ring road has been designed around Amaravati with an extent of 183 km which is far bigger than the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road. “Once this is complete, Guntur and Amaravati will get merged,” Naidu said at the inauguration of the NAREDCO Property Show in Guntur. He termed Amaravati a self-sustaining project and observed that assets are generated where real estate flourishes. Stating that…
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11 January
Tirupati stampede: TTD board offers free education for deceased victims’ children
Decides to offer ‘contract’ job to the kin of the six deceased devotees as decided by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust board on Friday expressed condolences over the recent stampede here and decided to offer free education for the deceased victims’ children at its institutions. It also decided to offer a ‘contract’ job to the kin of the six deceased devotees as decided by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. “This (stampede) was a very unfortunate incident. This incident shouldn’t have happened. Such a big incident happened due to the error of one or two persons. The board has profusely expressed condolences over this matter. I am requesting all the people to observe it,” said TTD…
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11 January
India to host 28th Conference of Commonwealth Parliaments in 2026, says LS Speaker Om Birla
Birla took an opportunity to present how India has transformed in various fields such as agriculture, fintech, infrastructure, etc. under the visionary and robust leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said at the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey, which will focus on the use of artificial intelligence and social media in parliamentary processes. Birla on Friday also took an opportunity to present how India has transformed in various fields such as agriculture, fintech, infrastructure, etc. under the visionary and robust leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to the social media platform X, the Lok Sabha…
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11 January
Editorial: Engaging with Taliban
The recent meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai reflects pragmatic diplomacy The Taliban are here to stay. It’s a geopolitical reality that the neighbours need to reconcile with. For countries like India, it would be prudent to engage with the ultra-orthodox regime rather than wait indefinitely for the restoration of democracy in Kabul. It is particularly desirable because China and Russia have been quick off the blocks on the Afghan front. The Taliban, though still deprived of international legitimacy, are making their presence felt by gaining the support of key regional players. India’s decision to step up engagement with the Taliban is a welcome development. The recent meeting between Foreign Secretary…
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11 January
Interpol issues first Silver Notice, enables tracing illicit wealth laundered across borders
The newest addition to the organisation’s suite of colour-coded notices and diffusions involves 52 members, including India New Delhi: Adding a new weapon to its armoury of colour-coded notices, the Interpol has issued its first Silver Notice to locate assets laundered across borders as part of a pilot project in which India is also a participant, the global body said Friday. In its response to a PTI query on the notice, the Interpol said in a statement it has issued the first Silver Notice on the request of Italy which has sought information about the assets of a senior mafia member. The Lyon-based international police cooperation organisation said the pilot project has participation from 52 members including India. At present, the…
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11 January
Trump convicted in hush money case, but without jail term or fine
US president-elect says his criminal trial and conviction has “been a very terrible experience” and insisted he committed no crime New York: President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment. The outcome cements Trump’s conviction before he returns to power before while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine. Trump’s sentence of an unconditional discharge caps a norm-smashing case that saw the former and future President charged with 34 felonies, put on trial for almost two months and convicted by a jury on every count. Yet, the legal detour — and sordid details aired in court of a plot to…
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