POLITICS
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Oct- 2024 -12 October
CM Revanth Reddy tries to impress upon teachers community
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said there was some unrest among the teachers due to the delay in transfers and promotions Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy tried to impress upon the teachers community saying that politicians could not afford to mess with them as the latter were prone to inflict maximum damage in the polling booths. The Chief Minister was speaking after laying a foundation stone for the Young India Integrated Residential School at Shadnagar on Friday. He said there was some unrest among the teachers due to the delay in transfers and promotions. The State government had promoted 21,000 teachers and transferred many without any complications, he said. Each integrated school was being set up in 25 acres and about Rs.150…
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12 October
Telangana revenue officials to turn all-powerful with enforcement of RoR Act
Act poses threat of reviving old, flawed revenue system, giving undue power to revenue officials Hyderabad: The Congress government plans to enforce the proposed Record of Rights (RoR) Act, 2024, commencing next month, promising sweeping reforms in Telangana’s land and revenue administration. On paper, it aims to streamline processes, simplify land record corrections and prevent fraud. However, a closer examination reveals significant concerns, particularly its potential to revive a deeply flawed revenue system, giving undue power in the hands of revenue officers and placing citizens, especially farmers, at their mercy. One of the central criticisms is the reintroduction of a system that grants considerable authority to revenue officers. A majority of the provisions in the proposed Act mandate revenue administration mechanism at the…
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12 October
RS Praveen Kumar slams CM Revanth Reddy for misleading people with false claims
The BRS leader objected to the Chief Minister’s recent remarks and vowed to expose the baseless accusations against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao Hyderabad: BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading the public with false claims. He objected to the Chief Minister’s recent remarks and vowed to expose the baseless accusations against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. Taking to X, Praveen Kumar ridiculed the Chief Minister’s allegations that Chandrashekhar Rao denied opportunities to SCs and STs, restricting them to sheep rearing. Assuring to respond to these allegations appropriately, he pointed out the State government’s failure to support students from social welfare schools, to participate in international tournaments. “Three softball players from the…
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10 October
Ratan Tata provided education, health to millions globally: Cornell University
In a tribute article, Cornell University highlighted that Ratan Tata credited his architectural training there for contributing to his business success, helping him approach problems creatively and from various perspectives. New Delhi: A bachelor in architecture from Cornell University in the US in 1962, Ratan Tata did not pursue an architecture career and, instead, started as an apprentice on a shop floor at Tata Steel, before building a $100 billion empire. He was a former Cornell trustee who became the university’s largest international donor – supporting scholarships, research to reduce rural poverty and malnutrition in India, and technology innovation. Remembering him, Cornell University said in an article that Ratan Tata credited his Cornell architectural training for some of his success in business, including learning to…
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10 October
Israel launches airstrike in southwestern Syria, kills Hezbollah operative
Claimed Adham Jahout, a militant with Hezbollah’s ‘Golan Terrorist Network’ in Syria, was killed in the airstrike Jerusalem: Israel’s military said its warplanes launched an airstrike in southwestern Syria, killing a Hezbollah operative. In a statement on Wednesday, the military claimed that Adham Jahout, a militant with Hezbollah’s ‘Golan Terrorist Network’ in Syria, was killed in the airstrike in the area of Quneitra near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, reports Xinhua news agency. “As part of his role, Jahout relayed information from Syrian sources to Hezbollah and transmitted intelligence gathered on the Syrian front to facilitate operations against Israel in the Golan Heights,” the military said. Syrian state television reported earlier that a policeman was killed in the attack, the latest in a series of Israeli airstrikes…
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10 October
Israel’s PM Netanyahu speaks with US President Biden amid rising Iran tensions
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre described the talk as “direct” and “productive,” stating that the two leaders discussed Israel’s response to last week’s Iranian attack, though no specific details were provided. Jerusalem: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone talk with US President Joe Biden, the first since August, amid rising tensions between Israel and its arch-foe Iran, as confirmed by both Netanyahu’s office and the White House. The talk was “direct” and “productive,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a later press briefing on Wednesday, adding the two leaders “continued to have a discussion on Israel’s response to the (Iranian) attack last week,” without providing specific details. After the 30-minute call, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in a video…
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10 October
PM Modi arrives in Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits
In his departure statement, Modi noted that India is marking a decade of Act East policy this year Vientiane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived here in Laos on a two-day visit to attend the ASEAN-India and East Asia summits and further deepen engagement with countries in the groupings. Modi is visiting Lao PDR at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. “Sabaidee Laos! PM @narendramodi arrives in Vientiane, Lao PDR to a ceremonial Guard of Honour,” External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. Modi was welcomed by Laos’ Minister of Home Affairs Vilayvong Bouddakham at the airport. During the visit, Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia summits. Laos is the current chair of the…
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10 October
Ambani family pays homage to Ratan Tata
Mukesh Ambani, fondly, remembering his friendship with the Tata Chairman, said, “At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend.” Mumbai: India’s richest man and ace-industrialist Mukesh Ambani, paid his last respects to Ratan Tata at the NCPA on Thursday afternoon. Accompanied by wife Nita, son Aakash and daughter-in-law Shloka, the Ambanis came to pay homage where the mortal remains were kept for the public. “Ratan Tata’s passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata group, but to every Indian,” said Mukesh Ambani. Fondly, remembering his friendship with the Tata Chairman, said, “At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense…
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10 October
Indian Naval Symphonic Band musical band performs in Oman
During a special performance, the naval band contingent of 1st training Squadron of Indian Navy played tunes of famous Bollywood songs. The crowd, mostly Indians, cheered for the band and sang along to the tunes Jeddah: The Indian Naval Symphonic Band’s performance at a leading shopping mall in Muscat has mesmerized the Indian community in Oman. During a special performance, the naval band contingent of 1st training Squadron of Indian Navy played tunes of famous Bollywood songs. The crowd, mostly Indians, cheered for the band and sang along to the tunes. The Naval Bands act as Ambassadors of the country when they perform at foreign countries during goodwill visits of ships. Indian Naval Ships INS Tir, INS Shardul and Coast Guard…
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10 October
C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launches Cyber Commando Training Program
The initiative is collaboration between the union Home Ministry and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Hyderabad: In a move to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity readiness, C3iHub at IIT Kanpur launched the Cyber Commando Training Program, a specialized six-month residential course designed to equip participants with cutting-edge skills in cybersecurity. The initiative is collaboration between the union Home Ministry and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Under the program, a specialized unit of trained cyber commandos will be established within the States/Union Territories (UTs) and Central Police Organizations (CPOs) to address the growing threats in the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. These trained cyber commandos will assist States/UTs…
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