Category: India

  • India’s Rs 316.82 Crore Para High Performance Centre for 2036 Olympics!

    India’s Rs 316.82 Crore Para High Performance Centre for 2036 Olympics!

    On Sunday, Union Minister Amit Shah officially started the construction of the Para High Performance Centre in Gandhinagar, which will cost Rs 316.82 crore. This centre aims to support para athletes in Gujarat with top-notch training facilities for state, national, and international competitions.

    Amit Shah mentioned that ten large stadiums will be built next to the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium at the Sardar Patel Sports Complex. India is determined to host the 2036 Olympic Games at these venues. He praised Gujarat’s preparations for the event, highlighting the state’s commitment to sports.

    The Para High Performance Centre will provide excellent resources for differently-abled athletes, helping them shine in sports. Amit Shah noted that in the past, people often used negative words to describe those with disabilities. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged a more respectful term, “divyang,” to empower them.

    To promote the idea of “Sports for All,” the Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has taken many steps to improve sports facilities. Since 2002, the budget for sports in Gujarat has grown from Rs 2 crore to Rs 352 crore, reflecting the government’s dedication to sports.

    At the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Gujarat’s Department of Science and Technology and the Central Common Service Centre (CSC) to enhance digital services in Gandhinagar district.

  • Tejashwi Yadav Rejects Alliance Rumors with Nitish Kumar

    Tejashwi Yadav Rejects Alliance Rumors with Nitish Kumar

    Tejashwi Yadav, a leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), got upset during a press conference when asked about working with Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar again. He asked, “Why would we team up? Why are you trying to change the subject?”

    When reporters mentioned rumors that Nitish Kumar was worried about his partner, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), wanting to change the leadership after the Bihar assembly elections, Yadav replied strongly. He said, “No one has made us any offers. Only RJD president Lalu Prasad and I can decide on alliances. Please don’t joke about this.”

    Yadav also mentioned that Nitish Kumar seems to be “out of control,” pointing to the way he speaks in public. He reminded everyone that there have been times when the Chief Minister tried to touch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet publicly, saying, “Is this how a chief minister should act? Soon, he might even be bowing to his own deputies.”

    Let’s look at Nitish Kumar’s past. He broke away from the BJP in 2013, before the BJP named Modi as its leading candidate for Prime Minister. Then, he partnered with Lalu Prasad and won the Bihar assembly elections in 2015. But he quit in 2017 after arguing with the RJD due to corruption allegations against Tejashwi Yadav. Later, he joined back with the BJP and became Chief Minister again. They worked together in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2020 Bihar assembly elections. However, in 2022, he left the NDA (the BJP’s alliance) to partner with RJD again, and then switched back to the NDA early in 2024.

  • India’s Youth: A Call to Action Against Diabetes and Obesity

    India’s Youth: A Call to Action Against Diabetes and Obesity

    Union Minister Jitendra Singh recently highlighted the need for India to pay attention to the health of its young people. He pointed out that as India aims to become a developed nation by 2047, it cannot afford to let conditions like diabetes and obesity take away the energy and potential of its youth. Speaking at a conference about diabetes in pregnant women, Singh mentioned that many people in India are struggling with these health issues. For example, he noted that one in three Indians may have a fatty liver due to poor lifestyle choices.

    With over 70% of India’s population under 40 years old, Singh believes that today’s youth are key to India’s future success. He emphasized that if young people are affected by diseases, it not only harms their health but also harms the nation. Singh, who is also a doctor, stressed that it’s important to take care of the health of our young people so they can contribute to India’s growth.

    He praised organizations like the Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group of India (DIPSI), which is working to prevent diabetes during pregnancy. Singh highlighted the importance of spreading awareness about obesity and diabetes, especially among children and pregnant women. He urged for early diabetes testing and better health education to combat these growing problems. Additionally, he called for increased teamwork between public and private sectors in healthcare, using India’s advancements in various fields as examples of successful collaboration.

  • Students Rally for Education Rights on March 24

    Students Rally for Education Rights on March 24

    In New Delhi, seven student groups from different parts of India are getting together to protest at Jantar Mantar, a famous place in Delhi, on March 24. They will protest under the name ‘India Alliance Student Organisations.’ These students want to address important issues affecting them, like exam paper leaks, the need for university elections, and the removal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

    The groups involved are the National Students Union of India (NSUI), All India Students Association (AISA), Students Federation of India (SFI), All India Students Federation (AISF), Muslim Students Federation (MSF), Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, and Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal (CRJD). Starting from March 17 to March 22, they will hold protests and press conferences across the country to raise awareness for their cause leading up to the big protest on March 24.

    The Union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, responded to their concerns, explaining that new rules from the University Grants Commission (UGC) would give universities more power to hire their teachers and help develop state universities. However, some leaders from the opposition say these new rules take away important powers from the state governments regarding the hiring of university leaders.

    The student groups say they will invite teachers, education experts, political leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), and students from all over the country to join them. They hope to attract attention to educational issues during the government’s budget discussions.

    NSUI national president Varun Choudhary said, “We invite all student organisations, teachers, and education experts to join us on March 24. We expect around 5,000 students to participate. We want the NEP 2020 and the new UGC rules to be taken back. We also want fair student elections at all universities and colleges, filling of reserved seats, and support for scholarships.”

    The NEP 2020 was started by the Indian government on July 29, 2020, to improve the country’s education system and make it more relevant to future needs while keeping Indian culture in mind. This new policy replaced an older one from 1986 and suggested significant changes in how education is organized from schools to universities.

    The new rules about hiring teachers, shared on January 6, state that a special committee will help choose vice-chancellors at universities. This committee will include a governor’s representative as the chair and two others chosen by the UGC and the university board.

    Meanwhile, students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are also protesting because their student union elections have been delayed. At Delhi University (DU), students will elect leaders from their colleges to form a team for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU).

    Aishe Ghosh, the SFI Delhi state secretary, said, “The central government wants to control student elections like they do with elections in states and at the national level.”

  • Teen and Man Found Dead in Kerala: Tragic Story Unfolds

    Teen and Man Found Dead in Kerala: Tragic Story Unfolds

    A 15-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man were found dead in a remote area of Kasaragod district, Kerala, on Sunday. They had been missing for three weeks. It seems they were in a relationship and might have taken their own lives.

    They were discovered hanging from a tree in a forest close to the girl’s home. Since their bodies were badly decomposed, police believe they died several days before being found. An officer from Kumbla police station reported that the inquest is done, and an autopsy will be performed at the Pariyaram Medical College hospital.

    The girl was in Class 10, and the man worked as a taxi driver. Their homes were only a kilometer apart. They disappeared on February 12, and the girl’s parents filed a missing person report that same day. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help.

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  • Constable Detained for Alleged Rape of Married Woman

    Constable Detained for Alleged Rape of Married Woman

    A constable at the Sanganer police station has been taken into custody for allegedly raping a married woman. The incident happened when the constable, Bhagaram, was supposed to help the woman by recording her statement about a complaint her husband had made against a neighbor.

    According to the woman’s husband, Bhagaram took his wife and their young son to a hotel under the false claim that he needed to gather information for the investigation. While the husband was at work, the constable lured the woman away from her home. He then rode his bike with her and their three-year-old to a hotel.

    At the hotel, the constable asked for a room, pretending the woman needed to change her clothes. Once inside, he assaulted her. After the attack, Bhagaram threatened the woman, saying he would put her husband in jail if she told anyone what happened.

    Now, Bhagaram has been detained and is being questioned by the police. A medical exam is being conducted on the woman to confirm the assault and check for any signs of pregnancy.

  • MBBS Student Threatened in Mumbai: Forced to Transfer ₹10,000!

    MBBS Student Threatened in Mumbai: Forced to Transfer ₹10,000!

    A first-year medical student from Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai was threatened by a group of men who forced him to send ₹10,000. This happened on March 5, as the student was having dinner at a restaurant near his school.

    After eating, a man approached him aggressively and asked, “Are you new here? What are you doing? This is our area, don’t you know us?” The student didn’t recognize the man. The man then led him to a nearby alley and called two more friends to join them.

    They threatened the student, saying he had to give them all his money or they would hurt him. When he said he had no money, they made him call his father, who sent ₹5,000 through an app called PhonePe. The student also borrowed ₹5,000 from a friend.

    The men then asked him to scan a QR code on their payment app and made him transfer ₹10,000 in four payments. After this scary event, the student went to the Dongri police and reported what happened.

    The police registered a complaint against three unknown people, looking into the case under different sections of the Indian Penal Code. They are currently investigating the situation.

  • Delhi Honors Brave Women at Empowering Bike Rally

    Delhi Honors Brave Women at Empowering Bike Rally

    On Sunday, Delhi’s Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena honored seven amazing women who have done incredible things. They included social workers and athletes at an exciting event. During an all-women bike rally organized by Navbharat Times, Chief Minister Gupta praised women bikers for showing strength and power. “You have shown everyone that women can do anything!” she said.

    The women honored included:
    – Humaira Mushtaq: The first woman car racer from Jammu and Kashmir
    – Divya Kakran: A wrestler who has received the Arjuna Award
    – Sweety Mehta: A brave survivor of domestic violence who started NGOs to help other women
    – Rekha Jindal: A dedicated worker in drug rehabilitation
    – Nalini Asthana: A teacher who helps slum children learn computers
    – Kanchan Lakhani: A skilled para-athlete
    – Neetu Chaudhary: A caring social worker

    The bike rally started from Connaught Place around 11 AM. Chief Minister Gupta shared that this event has been happening every year since 2013. She mentioned that before this, Delhi faced a big tragedy. “Women should not be afraid; our strength is beyond fear,” she said.

    Lieutenant Governor Saxena added that the bike rally showed the bravery of women. He pointed out that women in India are standing strong next to men. “In some areas, women are doing better than men. During the Delhi elections, more women voted than men!” he shared.

  • Shocking Deaths of Three Civilians in Jammu: Terrorism Suspected

    Shocking Deaths of Three Civilians in Jammu: Terrorism Suspected

    On Sunday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that terrorists might be involved in the killings of three local people in a small area of Billawar tehsil, Kathua district. This shocking news has led to protests and a shutdown in the area.

    The bodies of 15-year-old Varun Singh and his two uncles, 32-year-old Yogesh Singh and 40-year-old Darshan Singh, were found in a stream called Ishu nullah on Saturday. Minister Singh described the killings as very troubling, stating, “This brutal act by terrorists is deeply sad, and there seems to be a plan to disturb the peaceful atmosphere here.”

    To address the situation, the Union Home Secretary will visit Jammu to see what is happening firsthand, and officials are working hard to ensure such incidents do not happen again.

    J-K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary expressed his sadness over the killings and mentioned that rising crime is worrying. He also talked about an attack on local MLA Rameshwar Singh, who was confronted by protesters while visiting the hospital where the victims’ families were. Singh indicated that his visit was misunderstood and warned against creating a tense environment.

    He also stood up for those speaking out for Muslims and said, “Is speaking for a Muslim a sin? Anyone who speaks up for them is labeled a terrorist.” He confirmed his commitment to speak up for victims, regardless of their faith.

    On Sunday, people in Billawar and nearby areas went on strike to protest the killings. Local BJP leader Gopal Krishan stated this is a clear case of targeted killings by terrorists and asked the government to step up efforts to find terrorists hiding in the forests.

    Senior BJP leader and Billawar MLA Satish Sharma said it’s too early to blame anyone for the killings, as no one witnessed what happened, and police are investigating all angles, including terrorism.

    Meanwhile, Congress leaders called for a thorough investigation to ease the fears of local residents and improve safety across the region.

  • Three Arrested in Fake Degree Scam: Shocking Details Uncovered!

    Three Arrested in Fake Degree Scam: Shocking Details Uncovered!

    Jaipur: Three men, including the chancellor and the registrar of a private university in Uttar Pradesh, were arrested by Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (SOG) on Saturday for giving out fake degrees. This happened during the recruitment exam for Physical Training Instructors (PTI) in 2022.

    The police discovered that after catching the chancellor and registrar of Om Prakash Joginder Singh (OPJS) University for issuing over 43,000 fake degrees, they found out that Jagadish Singh (JS) University in Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh, had also given fake Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) degrees to several candidates from Rajasthan who took the PTI-2022 exam.

    According to VK Singh, an officer with the SOG, the JS University was established by Sukesh Kumar in 2015. He is both the chancellor of the university and a principal at Agra Government College. Along with registrar Nandan Mishra and an individual named Ajay Bhardwaj, these three men sold thousands of fake degrees to students over the last ten years for money.

    They issued BPEd degrees to students who never even attended the university but used backdated dates. On Saturday, the police arrested Kumar, Mishra, and Bhardwaj.

    So far, 108 out of 254 JS alumni that took the PTI-2022 exam were found to have fake degrees. These candidates claimed to have received their degrees in 2022, even though the university only accepts 100 students in the BPEd program.

    Additionally, many candidates submitted degrees from JS University during their application process, even if they mentioned a different university before.

    On Saturday, Sukesh Kumar was trying to leave the country when the SOG called him. He was arrested at the Delhi airport. Meanwhile, Ajay Bhardwaj was found to have ties to a notorious paper leak mastermind in Rajasthan. Bhardwaj also wanted to open two more private universities in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, and Meghalaya.

    In January, the University Grants Commission (UGC) stopped the university from giving out PhD degrees due to integrity issues. Following the PTI-2022 verification, the SOG conducted a secret operation and arrested a middleman named Pradeep Sharma, who was linked to both OPJS University and another institution in Uttarakhand.

    As of now, the SOG has arrested 16 people involved in this fake degree scam.