Month: June 2024

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani will take over as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff on June 30 succeeding Lt Gen Dwivedi, defence sources told ANI.

The Vice Chief of Army Staff is one of the most important appointments in the Army headquarters as he looks after many important verticals of the force including modernisation and indigenisation.

Lt Gen Dwivedi was appointed as the new chief of the Indian Army on June 11.

With the retirement of Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Ajai Kumar Singh due on June 30, he is likely to be succeeded by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, who is presently commanding the South Western Army Command in Jaipur.

The Southern Command headquartered in Pune has one of the largest areas of responsibility with its formations starting from Jodhpur, Rajasthan and down below including the Kutch border with Pakistan.

Present Army Training Command chief Lt Gen Manjinder Singh is likely to be the new head of the South Western Army Command in Jaipur.

Two new officers will take over as Army Commanders including Northern Command Chief of Staff Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, who is likely to head Central Command in Lucknow on promotion.

Western Command Chief of Staff Lt Gen Devendra Sharma is likely to move to Shimla to head the Training Command there.

The Corps are also going to get new chiefs as the Leh-based 14 Corps is going to get a new chief in Major General Hitesh Bhalla. He will be putting up his new rank of Lieutenant General on July 1 in his new office and will succeed Lt Gen Rashim Bali.

Lt Gen Bali has already been cleared to take over as the new Military Secretary in Army headquarters, where he will be in charge of managing the officer cadre of the entire Army.

The 2 Strike Corps in Ambala is also going to get a new head in Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar. (ANI)

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The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy.

Vacation judge Nyay Bindu granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal on furnishing bail bond of Rs one lakh.

The court refused the request of ED to postpone the process of filing a bail bond for 48 hours.

Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case relating to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy 2021-22.

The Delhi Chief Minister had been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on May 10 in view of Lok Sabha polls and was told to surrender on June 2.

He was asked not visit the Office of the Chief Minister and the Delhi Secretariat.

The Delhi High Court had earlier dismissed his plea for release from jail and rejected his argument of political vendetta amid the Lok Sabha elections. (ANI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Bharatiya Janata Party top leaders on Thursday extended their wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her 66th birthday.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Warm birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her exemplary service and dedication to our nation inspire us all. Her wisdom and emphasis on serving the poor and marginalized are a strong guiding force. Her life journey gives hope to crores of people. India will always be grateful to her for her tireless efforts and visionary leadership. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on X and said that the President’s dedication to the development of the nation is an inspiration.

“Warm birthday greetings to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu Ji. Your dedication to the development of the nation and the upliftment of the poor and marginalized sections of society is an inspiration for all. I pray to God for your good health and a long life,” Shah said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also wished the President and said that India has deeply benefitted from her insights and contributions.

“Greetings and my best wishes to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on her birthday. She is widely respected for her statesmanship and vision for India’s all-round development. India has deeply benefitted from her insights and contributions. Her passion for the welfare and empowerment of the poor & weaker sections of our society is commendable. Praying for her good health and long life,” Rajnath said on X.

Union Minister JP Nadda while extending his wishes to President Murmu, said, “I extend my heartfelt wishes to President Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday. Your dedication to public service, public welfare and the upliftment of the underprivileged inspires us. I pray to God for your good health and long life.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the President stands as a beacon of wisdom and dignity.

“Heartiest birthday wishes to Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu ji. Rashtrapati ji stands as a beacon of wisdom and dignity. Her commitment to the welfare of our people and her inspiring life journey continues to motivate the entire nation. We, in Assam, seek her continued blessings and guidance in the days ahead. I pray to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless her with a long life in the service of the nation,” he said.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also prayed for the long and healthy life of President Murmu.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to respected President Mrs. Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday. I pray to Lord Badri Vishal for your healthy, long and auspicious life,” he said.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Jagannath Mandir in Delhi and offered prayers today. (ANI)

PM Modi, Amit Shah, other BJP leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on her 66th birthday

New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Bharatiya Janata Party top leaders on Thursday extended their wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her 66th birthday.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Warm birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her exemplary service and dedication to our nation inspire us all. Her wisdom and emphasis on serving the poor and marginalized are a strong guiding force. Her life journey gives hope to crores of people. India will always be grateful to her for her tireless efforts and visionary leadership. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life.”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also posted on X and said that the President’s dedication to the development of the nation is an inspiration.

“Warm birthday greetings to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu Ji. Your dedication to the development of the nation and the upliftment of the poor and marginalized sections of society is an inspiration for all. I pray to God for your good health and a long life,” Shah said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also wished the President and said that India has deeply benefitted from her insights and contributions.

“Greetings and my best wishes to the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on her birthday. She is widely respected for her statesmanship and vision for India’s all-round development. India has deeply benefitted from her insights and contributions. Her passion for the welfare and empowerment of the poor & weaker sections of our society is commendable. Praying for her good health and long life,” Rajnath said on X.

Union Minister JP Nadda while extending his wishes to President Murmu, said, “I extend my heartfelt wishes to President Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday. Your dedication to public service, public welfare and the upliftment of the underprivileged inspires us. I pray to God for your good health and long life.”

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the President stands as a beacon of wisdom and dignity.

“Heartiest birthday wishes to Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu ji. Rashtrapati ji stands as a beacon of wisdom and dignity. Her commitment to the welfare of our people and her inspiring life journey continues to motivate the entire nation. We, in Assam, seek her continued blessings and guidance in the days ahead. I pray to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless her with a long life in the service of the nation,” he said.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also prayed for the long and healthy life of President Murmu.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to respected President Mrs. Draupadi Murmu ji on her birthday. I pray to Lord Badri Vishal for your healthy, long and auspicious life,” he said.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Jagannath Mandir in Delhi and offered prayers today. (ANI)

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The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice on a plea filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) seeking the transfer of petitions relating to the NEET-UG, 2024 examination from the High Court to the apex court.

A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath has also stayed proceedings before different High Courts.

The apex court reiterated that it will not stop the counselling process.

Supreme Court has also issued a notice to the Centre and NTA on a petition filed by some students who appeared in the Meghalaya centre for NEET-UG exam and allegedly lost 45 minutes and prayed they should be a part of the 1563 students who got grace marks and were given option to appear for re-exam on June 23.

The Supreme Court has posted the pleas for hearing on July 8.

The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5 and its results were declared on June 4, ahead of its scheduled announcement date of June 14. Protests were held alleging irregularities and paper leaks as the results showed that as many as 67 students had topped the exam with a perfect score of 720.

Petitions have been filed in courts by students seeking a re-test. The Supreme Court has allowed a re-test of over 1,500 students who were awarded “grace marks.”

The NEET-UG examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), paves the way for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country.

On June 13, the NTA informed the Supreme Court that the scorecards of 1563 candidates who were awarded “grace marks” in the NEET-UG 2024 exam would be cancelled and these candidates would have an option to reappear for the exam on June 23, the results of which will be declared before June 30, or forgo the compensatory marks given for the loss of time.

On Tuesday, the apex court emphasized that any negligence, even as small as 0.001 per cent, in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 examination would be addressed thoroughly.

A vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti told advocates representing the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) that any such negligence must be dealt with seriously. (ANI)

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The death toll in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district of people who had consumed illicit liquor has risen to 29, officials said on Thursday.

“Twenty nine are confirmed dead,” Kallkurichi District Collector, MS Prashanth said today.

Over 60 people have been hospitalized in the incident.

As per sources, a total of 107 people have been admitted in the Kallakurichi government Medical college Hospital out of which 59 people were referred to hospital in other places such as Salem, Villupuram and Puducherry.

Out of the 29 deaths 18 people were reported dead from the Kalllakurichi Government Medical Hospital while 11 were reported dead from other hospitals.

Fifteen people were admitted to the JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research) last night.

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday evening transferred the District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath and placed under suspension the Superintendent of Police Samay Singh Meena.

According to the State government, MS Prasanth was been appointed as new district collector and Rajat Chaturvedi as the new Superintendent of Police.

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami has slammed the ruling DMK government in the state

Palaniswami also demanded the resignation of DMK chief and state Chief Minister MK Stalin over the incident.

In a post on X, the AIADMK chief said, “Hearing the news that the death toll has risen to 29 due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Kallakurichi has shocked me. In the context of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convening today, traditionally, condolence resolutions will be read and passed for several individuals, including former members who have passed away. On behalf of AIADMK, I record my condolences for the deceased.”

“However, in this situation, it is paramount to personally meet the families of those who tragically lost their lives due to the overall administrative failure and lethargic approach of the DMK government. The ongoing deaths emphasize the need for direct involvement and empathy. I express my deepest condolences and regrets to the families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those receiving treatment in hospitals,” Palaniswami added.

He further mentioned that he would head towards the Kallakurichi district to meet the kin of those who died after consuming illicit liquor.

“I am now heading to Kallakurichi to meet the families of those who died due to the consumption of illicit liquor and those receiving treatment in hospitals. #Resign_Stalin,” the AIADMK chief said.

Meanwhile, the officials have expressed concern that the death toll may go up.

Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed shock over the deaths and said that action had been taken against officials who failed to prevent it.

“I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the deaths of people who had consumed adulterated liquor in Kallakurichi. Those involved in the crime have been arrested in this matter. Action has also been taken against the officials who failed to prevent it,” Stalin said in a post on X.

“Immediate action will be taken if the public informs about those involved in such crimes. Such crimes that ruin the society will be suppressed with an iron fist,” he added. (ANI)

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Amid the heatwave conditions in Delhi, the national capital’s peak power demand reached an all-time high of 8,656 MW at 3:06 pm, the highest ever in the history of the national capital, the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) data stated on Wednesday.

The national capital’s peak power demand clocked 8000 MW for the first time on May 22, 2024. Since then, Delhi’s peak power demand has crossed the 8000 MW mark on nine occasions.

Before the records of 2024, Delhi’s previous high of 7695 MW was recorded on June 29, 2022. Last year, Delhi’s peak power demand was 7438 MW.

“Today is the 31st day in a row Delhi’s peak power demand has crossed the 7000 MW. Delhi’s peak power demand never crossed 7000 MW during the month of May 2023 and crossed the 7000 MW in May only once in 2022,” it stated.

The fact that Delhi’s power distribution network has been able to sustain this prolonged high demand for power shows its robustness. It is pertinent to remember that barring last year, when Delhi’s demand peaked in August, it usually peaks during the end of June and early July.

The Ministry of Power has also undertaken comprehensive measures to meet the highest-ever peak national power demand of 250 GW during the ongoing summer season, amidst challenging weather conditions across the country.

According to a Ministry of Power press release, on June 17, 2024, the Northern Region alone recorded its highest peak demand of 89 GW, which was successfully met despite the prevailing heatwave.

The unprecedented demand in the Northern Region, exacerbated by a prolonged heatwave since mid-May, prompted the Ministry to implement a strategic approach to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Notably, the region managed to meet its peak demand by leveraging inter-regional power imports, accounting for 25 to 30 per cent of the total requirement. (ANI)

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Actor Parineeti Chopra loves eating raw mango. Her latest Instagram post is proof of this fact.

On Wednesday, Parineeti took to social media and dropped a picture of “kacchi keri” sprinkled with red chilli powder and salt.

“Pro tip: Eat kacchi keri with salt and red chilli powder to find instant happiness. Add nimbu for extra happiness. Repeat dish for unlimited happiness,” she captioned the post.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Parineeti is basking in the success of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, which also stars Diljit Dosanjh.

Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ presents the untold true story of Punjab’s original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the eighties due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27.

Diljit portrays ‘Chamkila,’ the top-selling artist of his era. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife, Amarjot Kaur.’Amar Singh Chamkila’ is streaming on OTT.

She also recently took to social media to express happiness over the success of the film.

Taking to Instagram, Parineeti wrote, “I am glad that I was able to make an impact with my work in Chamkila. This is something I’ve waited for years…”

She also thanked Imtiaz Ali for the opportunity.”Thank you @imtiazaliofficial for believing in my talent and giving me this opportunity,” Parineeti added.

She also shared the post of director Hansal Mehta on her Instagram Stories. Hansal had reviewed the film on his Instagram account and wrote: “Imtiaz Ali has been somebody i’ve known from before any of us made our first films. I loved Jab We Met and Rockstar. I’m not a crazy fan like so many others. Honest admission – I envied his drop dead good looks and craze among women. I’ve also envied his most forgiving fandom among those who loved his recurring themes and films. More on that some other day.

He further wrote, “His latest (his best) #CHAMKILA is not a film. It is an experience. Imtiaz has outdone himself and raced past his own filmography with a film for the ages. The film is magical, audacious, musical, lyrical, poetic, romantic, raunchy, angry, rebellious, hard and soft – sometimes all of these all at once. It is a feat, his best work and perhaps the performance of the year from @diljitdosanjh. This one’s a true blue modern Indian musical from @imtiazaliofficial and @arrahman. Kudos to the cinematographer @sylvesterfonseca for the beautiful visuals, to my old colleague and friend @artb for the complex yet coherent edit. To the writers Imtiaz and Sajid. To the wizard @kamil_irshad_official for those masterly lyrics. Also shout out to @parineetichopra – her fine performance sadly won’t be celebrated enough but this one’s truly her finest. And once again @castingchhabra has outdone himself. Thank you @netflix_in @monika__shergill @ruchikaakapoor @mochou05 for backing this cinematic event. Will watch this at least a few more times. This one’s meant to be savoured.”

Parineeti is yet to announce her new project. (ANI)

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Actor Sara Ali Khan, who is often known for her unique fashion sense, has once again left her fans in awe with her latest style statement.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, the actress shared a beautiful collage of two pictures, showcasing her summer vibes as she poses in a lush green field.

Sara can be seen wearing a funky lavender T-shirt and matching trousers. Completing her summer look, she added a pair of quirky glasses, capturing her playful and vibrant style perfectly.

Accompanying the pictures, Sara added the caption, “Summer is here,” followed by a couple of emojis.

Adding a touch to the summer vibes, she set the background music to the song “Can I Call You Rose.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Sara is all set to share screen space for the first time with Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming action-comedy.

The film will be produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment. They are uniting once again for their third theatrical collaboration.

The film, yet to be named, will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.

Sara will also be seen in ‘Metro…In Dino’.

Meanwhile, the actress is also receiving appreciation for her performance in ‘Murder Mubarak’.

Sara’s other latest release ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’, is based on pre-Independence India and the life of freedom fighter Usha Mehta.

Mehta founded ‘Congress Radio’, which was instrumental during the Quit India movement in 1942.

‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ is backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It also features Sachin Khedekar, Abhay Verma, Sparsh Shrivastav, Alexx O’ Neil and Anand Tiwari in pivotal roles.

Emraan Hashmi also has a special appearance in the Kannan Iyer directorial as nationalist and freedom fighter Ram Manohar Lohia. (ANI)

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The US delegation, led by Congressman Michael McCaul met with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his residence on Wednesday.

Security Minister of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Dolma Gyari emphasised the significance of the visit, stating, “I think the message is loud and clear to China… that freedom-loving nations in the world, people who promote peace and justice, support Tibet.” Gyari highlighted the symbolism of the timing, coinciding with the US Congressional delegation’s presence alongside the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. “This is a strong message of support from the American Congress and people for justice and the cause of the Tibetan people,” she added.

Reflecting on the auspiciousness of the visit, Gyari remarked, “What a good coincidence. This event has aligned with the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala and the visit of the US Congressional delegation, amidst various factors including the oracle’s schedule.”

Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government-in-exile, expressed jubilation over the delegation’s visit and its potential impact, stating, “It is a very great moment for us. The high-level US Congressional delegation has already met His Holiness, followed by a public felicitation ceremony in the main temple courtyard.” Lekshay underscored the delegation’s support and solidarity, noting the progress of the Resolve Tibet Act in the US Congress, which awaits President Biden’s signature. “This legislative support is crucial for us,” he affirmed.

Regarding China’s reaction to international support for Tibet, Lekshay remarked, “Whenever we take steps forward, China expresses unhappiness. They should reflect on their actions in Tibet over the last several decades, which have prioritised their own interests over fulfilling Tibetan aspirations.” He emphasised the need for resolution in the China-Tibet conflict to address Tibetan people’s long-standing aspirations.

Lekshay also acknowledged India’s pivotal role in supporting Tibetan refugees, stating, “India has been the best host for us, and we are grateful to the Indian government and public. The Tibetan issue is not just a concern for Tibetans alone; India also has a stake in it, and awareness among the Indian populace is crucial.”

The visit comes amidst ongoing global attention to human rights issues in Tibet and growing international calls for dialogue and resolution. The Dalai Lama, a revered spiritual leader, has lived in exile in India since fleeing Tibet in 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule.

The Congressional delegation arrived in India on Tuesday and.

Last week, the US Congress passed a bill urging Beijing to re-engage with the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan leaders to peacefully resolve their dispute over the status and governance of Tibet.

It also urged China to begin talks with the Dalai Lama, who is the spiritual leader of Tibet, and other Tibetan leaders about how Tibet is governed. No formal talks between the two sides have taken place since 2010. (ANI)

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