Category: India

  • Mucherla: Inspiring Organ Donation Movement in a Small Village

    Mucherla: Inspiring Organ Donation Movement in a Small Village

    In Telangana’s Hanumakonda district, a small village named Mucherla is showing a big heart when it comes to organ donation. While many places don’t have enough people donating organs, Mucherla stands out because all 500 residents have promised to donate their eyes after they pass away. This movement started years ago when Mandala Ravinder, an engineer from the village, decided to donate his mother’s eyes after she died. He believes that organs should not go to waste, and has also donated his father’s organs. He encourages others to join in, hoping to help people who need it.

    Ravinder has become the go-to person in Mucherla for organ donation. Whenever there’s a death in the village, families reach out to him. He then contacts local doctors to ensure the donation goes smoothly. This has made the village feel more connected and united in a mission to help others, even after they are gone.

    What began as a few eye donations has now grown into a larger movement, inspiring people from nearby villages to pledge their eyes to the LV Prasad Eye Institute. Health experts regularly visit Mucherla to educate locals about organ donation.

    Mucherla has also put a solid system in place to handle these donations. They keep detailed records and have good communication with hospitals nearby to act quickly when donations are needed. Local resident B Sujatha, who proudly donated her mother’s eyes, said she feels proud to help decrease vision problems in society. “We donated my mother’s eyes, and I take great pride in our role in helping others,” she said.

    Mucherla’s efforts have been recognized, and they received the ‘Excellence in Eye Donation’ award from the Governor for their amazing work and raising awareness about organ donation.

  • Eight Gujaratis Deported from US Return Home: A Heartfelt Reunion

    Eight Gujaratis Deported from US Return Home: A Heartfelt Reunion

    A plane that brought back eight people from Gujarat, who were deported from the US for staying there illegally, landed at Ahmedabad airport on Sunday morning. The flight arrived from Amritsar at 11 am. After they landed, police helped take these deportees to their homes in Gujarat. Among them was a woman and a child.

    These eight people were part of a larger group of 116 Indians who were sent back to India on a US military plane that had landed in Amritsar the night before. Out of the eight deportees, three were from Gandhinagar and one was from Ahmedabad. They are from the second group of Indians who have been sent home after former President Donald Trump started a crackdown on illegal immigrants.

    In a previous incident on February 5, another US military plane brought 104 illegal immigrants to Amritsar, which sparked criticism from many people. Among those were 33 individuals from Gujarat. A third plane carrying 157 more deportees was also expected to arrive in Amritsar on Sunday.

    Former Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel expressed sympathy for the deported Gujaratis, stating that many of them went to find jobs or careers, and they should not be seen as criminals.

  • Assam Launches BPO Centre to Empower Rural Youth with Jobs

    Assam Launches BPO Centre to Empower Rural Youth with Jobs

    Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, opened a new BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Delivery Centre called RuralShores in Guwahati. This special centre aims to create job opportunities for young people in rural areas. The goal is to help less-privileged youth by giving them steady jobs while also helping companies find talented workers from rural India.

    RuralShores is part of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Global Humanitarian Mission, which already supports more than 3,000 employees at 12 centres in eight different states. They provide various services, including checking online content, organizing data, monitoring social media, verifying insurance documents, and managing emails and chats.

    During the opening, Sarma thanked Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, the founder of this initiative. He expressed hope that this BPO will help the youth of Assam and reduce their need to move to other places for jobs. Sarma also encouraged setting up more BPO centres throughout the state. The government promises to create the right conditions to help these centres thrive, ensuring skilled youths can find exciting job opportunities close to home.

  • Tragic Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 15 Lives

    Tragic Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Claims 15 Lives

    A serious stampede happened at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, killing 15 people. Thousands of people were trying to catch trains to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, which caused the crowd to get extremely big and unmanageable.

    An Indian Air Force sergeant named Ajit, who witnesses the chaos, shared how officials tried to ask people to avoid gathering in large numbers, but nobody listened. He said there was a massive crowd and he couldn’t even get through the station after his duty. He and a friend helped some injured people during the stampede.

    Another person who saw it happen described how the crowd became uncontrollable. He mentioned that there were people from the administration and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) trying to help, but when the crowd got too big, it was impossible to manage.

    One victim’s brother, Sanjay, shared his heartbreak, saying, “We were 12 people going to Mahakumbh. My family was stuck in the crowd, and we found my sister half an hour later—she had died.”

    The confusion started when an announcement said a train was moved to a different platform. This caused people to rush from both sides, leading to the stampede.

    Delays with train departures and the sale of many general tickets made the situation worse. Pappu, a passenger from Patna, said, “My mother died in the stampede. We were going home.”

    NDRF officer Daulat Ram Chaudhary confirmed the situation was now under control, and they were rescuing people.

    DCP Railway KPS Malhotra said the officials expected a large crowd, but the chaos happened very suddenly. An investigation has been started by the Railway Board to find out what went wrong.

    The situation improved, and the Railway Board said two experts are looking into the incident. They even arranged for extra trains to help manage the crowd.

    Entry to the railway station was stopped for a short time to regain control. Although it was chaotic, DCP Malhotra stated that everything is normal now, and special trains were provided to help passengers.

  • Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: 18 Dead; Many Injured

    Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: 18 Dead; Many Injured

    New Delhi: A sad incident happened on Saturday at the New Delhi Railway Station when a stampede occurred, leading to the death of 18 people and many injuries. The chaos started at platform number 14, where a lot of people gathered to catch three trains heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival.

    President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared their thoughts on social media, expressing deep sorrow for the lost lives and sending prayers for the injured. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition, criticized the government for not managing the crowd properly. He stated that better arrangements should have been made since many people were traveling for the festival and that no one should have lost their life because of poor planning.

    Reports say that the stampede happened because staircases leading to platforms 14 and 15 were blocked by railway officials to manage the crowd. Unfortunately, as trains were delayed, more passengers pushed towards the blocked staircases, leading to the stampede.

    Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnav announced that an investigation into the tragic event has been ordered, expressing sorrow for those affected. Delhi’s Chief Minister Atishi also visited victims in the hospital and offered condolences to the families.

    Local leaders, including AAP head Arvind Kejriwal, called the situation tragic and shared their hopes for peace for those who lost loved ones. Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia described the incident as a result of administrative negligence, questioning how the public keeps suffering from such failures.

  • Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: 18 Lives Lost in Tragedy

    Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: 18 Lives Lost in Tragedy

    A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station happened late Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people. Thousands of people were trying to catch trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival. The chaos started around 10 pm when the crowd became too large to manage.

    Eyewitnesses described the scene as frightening. Ajit, a sergeant in the Indian Air Force, recounted, “I was coming back from my duty, and the crowd was enormous. I tried to get people to move away from the platform, but no one listened.” Ajit and a friend helped several injured people.

    The crowd was larger than the station could handle, one witness said, “It felt like a disaster waiting to happen. There were so many people that it was impossible to control them.”

    Among the victims was Sanjay, who lost his sister in the stampede. “We were a group of 12 family members. We were still on the stairs when everything happened. We found her half an hour later, but by then it was too late,” he recalled, filled with sorrow.

    The situation worsened when an announcement changed where one train would arrive, causing more people to rush to the platform. “No one was controlling the crowd,” another witness said. “When the announcer said the train would come on a different platform, everyone pushed to get there, and a stampede broke out.”

    The station was also overcrowded because about 1,500 general tickets were being sold, and there were delays in trains. Pappu, a man from Patna, lost his mother in the panic. “She didn’t make it. We were just trying to go home,” he said, his voice shaking with sadness.

    After the incident, Daulat Ram Chaudhary from the National Disaster Response Force said, “The situation is now under control. We have rescued the injured.” The authorities had anticipated a large crowd but were surprised by how quickly things got out of hand. KPS Malhotra, the Deputy Commissioner of Police Railway, said, “We thought we could manage the crowd, but it happened so fast. We will investigate what went wrong.”

    On Sunday, the Railway Board created a special team to look into what led to the stampede. Dilip Kumar, a member of the Board, confirmed train services had resumed. “We have controlled the situation and even added four special trains to help with the crowd. Some people fainted and were taken to nearby hospitals,” he explained.

  • “Investigation Launched: Rs 122 Crore Embezzlement at New India Bank

    “Investigation Launched: Rs 122 Crore Embezzlement at New India Bank

    The Mumbai police are investigating Hitesh Mehta, the General Manager of New India Cooperative Bank, because he and some others are accused of stealing a whopping Rs 122 crore! This happened just after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took control of the bank for a year, putting an administrator in charge.

    Just before that, the RBI made it hard for people to take out their money due to worries about what’s been happening in the bank. So many customers rushed to the bank branches on Friday, hoping to get their savings, but they couldn’t even get inside!

    Hitesh Mehta is currently being questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the police. This investigation began after the bank’s acting CEO, Devarshi Ghosh, reported the mismanagement. According to Ghosh’s complaint, Mehta and his associates might have worked together to steal money from the bank’s safes in Prabhadevi and Goregaon locations.

    The police have charged Mehta with serious crimes under the law, including criminal conspiracy. New India Cooperative Bank has 28 branches, mostly in Mumbai, and it also has a couple in nearby places like Surat and Pune.

  • Debate: Should Chief Justice Be Involved in Executive Appointments

    Debate: Should Chief Justice Be Involved in Executive Appointments

    On Saturday, legal experts shared different opinions about whether the Chief Justice of India (CJI) should be included in choosing executive leaders, like the CBI director. Some believe having the CJI involved brings fairness, while others think he should not be part of such decisions.

    The discussion started when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned how it was right for the CJI to be part of these selections. He suggested it might be time to change the related rules.

    Expert Rakesh Dwivedi argued that the CJI shouldn’t be in the selection committee for positions like the CBI director. On the other hand, lawyer Shoeb Alam said the CJI’s involvement can make these appointments fairer and more credible. He pointed out that a democracy benefits when the CJI is included, especially when there aren’t clear laws guiding such appointments.

    Gopal Sankaranarayanan noted that since the case about the chief election commissioner’s appointment is currently reviewed by the Supreme Court, the Vice President shouldn’t have commented on it. Mohit Mathur added that since important roles like the prime minister and CJI are involved in choosing the CBI director, they shouldn’t face criticism for their roles.

    During a meeting in Bhopal, the Vice President also shared his personal views, stating that having the CJI involved in selecting positions like the CBI director seems questionable. The Supreme Court is set to hear related cases on February 19 regarding the selection of election commissioners.

  • Viral Video of Passengers Jumping Gates at Jama Masjid Metro Station

    Viral Video of Passengers Jumping Gates at Jama Masjid Metro Station

    A video of people jumping over ticket gates at the Jama Masjid metro station has gone viral online. This incident happened on February 13 on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro. In the video, you can see many commuters skipping the automatic gates by leaping over them. Some people were even filming it on their phones.

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) responded to the video, explaining that there was a sudden rush of passengers at that time. “There was a short but busy period when a lot of people used the exit at once, and some chose to jump over the gates,” said Anuj Dayal, DMRC’s communications head.

    He assured everyone that there were security staff and metro workers present who managed the situation. It was never dangerous or out of control, according to him. DMRC said this was a quick reaction due to the unexpected crowd near the exit gates.

  • Pakistan Expresses Concerns Over US Plans to Provide F-35 Jets to India

    Pakistan Expresses Concerns Over US Plans to Provide F-35 Jets to India

    Pakistan is concerned after US President Donald Trump said he wants to give India F-35 stealth fighter jets. During a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump mentioned this plan, saying it would help strengthen military sales to India, starting this year with billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment.

    Pakistan fears that giving advanced military technology to India could upset the balance of power in the region and make peace harder to achieve in South Asia. Officials from Pakistan called on the world to recognize the true situation in the area and not take sides.

    A spokesperson from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that these military steps create an imbalance and threaten peace. They urged international partners to look at the issues in a balanced way.

    In response to Trump’s comments, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that while there was a talk about F-35 jets, no official process for purchasing them has started yet.

    During their meeting, Trump and Modi also talked about a new project called the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA). This is meant to strengthen how they work together on defense, especially in new technologies for security. They plan to do more military exercises together and improve how they share important information about security.

    Trump also announced the extradition of a man named Tahawwur Rana, who is accused of being involved in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. He will be sent back to India to face justice.