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BJP will become Bharatiya Joker Party after polls : Abhishek
The upcoming Lok Sabha election is a battle for an united India in which the people will oust the Modi government and the ruling BJP will become "Bharatiya Joker party" as most of its candidates would lose their seats, senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee Monday said. He also accused the BJP of "fuelling riots" in the country and in the state. "This (LS poll) is a battle for an united India. This is a battle to save the culture and heritage of the country, which BJP is trying to destroy," Banerjee, who is the nephew of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said at a rally at South 24 parganas district. "The people of this country will oust the Modi government after the elections. The BJP will turn into Bharatiya Joker Party after the polls as most of its candidates would loose," he said. The coming Lok Sabha poll is a battle between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save the country from the BJP's divisive politics, Banerjee ...
Irdai asks insures for easy crop insurance claim settlement, use of vernacular language
The general insurers will have to provide details about crop insurance claims to farmers in vernacular languages, apart from Hindi and English, regulator Irdai has said. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said it has been receiving various complaints and suggestions in respect of crop insurance claims. Irdai, in a circular, said there is a need for effective implementation of crop insurance schemes. Insurance companies should put in place a robust system to register all the requests of individuals loss assessment, and if an individual loss assessment is rejected, a written rejection letter mentioning the reason should be sent to insured, Irdai said. "Insurers should ensure that all call centres/toll-free numbers responses should be available in state's official language other than Hindi and English. Wesbites of insurers should disclose crop insurance related details in the vernacular language for the benefit of farmers," it said. Among others, ...
Rahul Gandhi promises 'groundbreaking' min income scheme; 20pc families to get Rs 72K annually
In a big poll promise that he described as a "groundbreaking" measure to end poverty, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Monday said 20 per cent families in poorest of the poor category will be given Rs 72,000 each annually as a minimum income. Making the announcement at a press conference here, Gandhi said, "The time for change has come". Five crore families and 25 crore people will directly benefit from the scheme, he claimed, terming it is a "final assault" to eradicate poverty in the country. "The final assault on poverty has begun. We will wipe out poverty from the country," he said. "I promise that there will be justice for the poor. The Congress guarantees that 20 per cent families belonging to poorest of the poor category in India will be given Rs 72,000 each annually," he said. The Congress chief termed it a "historic day", saying the Congress had launched its final assault on poverty on the day. "5 crore of the poorest families in India, will receive Rs 72,000 Per Year. ...
Real threat of AI displacing jobs: Telecom Secretary
While digitisation has delivered great benefits to the country, the threat of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) displacing jobs is real, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said on Monday.
Rohingya response plan receives only 14% fund: UN
The UN Refugee Agency said here on Monday only 14 per cent of the $920 million needed has been pledged so far in response to its new plan to support 900,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh.
Mizoram churches to pray for peaceful elections
The apex body of churches in Mizoram has urged churches across the state to hold mass on April 5 or 6 for the peaceful conduct of the April 11 Lok Sabha vote, a church leader said, here on Monday.
Indian Manufacturing Organizations honoured at India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC)
International Research Institute for Manufacturing (IRIM) hosted 5th Edition of its flagship annual award function for the India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC) on 22nd June 2019 at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai for recognizing the Best Green Manufacturing Processes deployed by the Leaders of the Indian Manufacturing Sector.India Green Manufacturing Challenge (IGMC) is an award platform that assesses and evaluates the units which exhibit sustainable Green Manufacturing Processes on their journey to inclusive growth. The winners of the award are the companies who have exhibited excellence in the adoption of Green Processes beyond the standards and have established a new benchmark for others to follow.Among the 52 companies awarded, Welspun India Ltd. - Anjar Plant and UPL Limited, Ankaleshwar bagged the top award along with Reliance Industries Limited - Hazira, Cummins among others winning Special Awards.Anand Louie, Director - IRIM welcomed the gathering with an address towards the ...
Jagan is KCR's slave, says Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday fired a fresh salvo at YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy, accusing him of being a slave to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) as he is afraid of him."Jagan is afraid of KCR and his son KTR (KT Rama Rao) and he is acting as a slave to them. Jagan knows only how to loot and does not know how to earn. Jagan is building graveyards for the people of Andhra just to save himself," Naidu said in a teleconference with TDP leaders and booth conveners here.Attacking KCR, Naidu said: "KCR has pulled down our hard earned properties in Telangana. Now, they are conspiring to pull down the properties we are building in 'Navya Andhra'. We have to save our own properties with self-respect."He accused the KCR of attempting to install an inefficient government in the state."If YSRCP is voted to power, welfare pensions will be stopped. Farmers will not get any water. If YSRCP wins even a single seat, it will benefit KCR," .
Number of Indian workers in Kuwait over 889,000
The number of Indian workers in Kuwait has soared over 889,000, the highest amongst all other expat workers in this Arab country, media reports said.
File affidavit that RGI has no information about OBC caste data: CIC
The Central Information Commission has directed the country's census body, the Registrar General of India, to furnish an affidavit declaring that it does not collect data relating to the Other Backward Classes population of the country. The last caste-based census in the country had taken place in 1931 based on which the V P Singh government had announced 27 per cent reservation for OBCs. Several groups have been demanding caste-based census to press for their demands of proportionate representation in government services. An RTI applicant had approached the Prime Minister's Office seeking details about the Other Backward Classes population in the country. His application was transferred to the Registrar General of India, which conducts census in the country. Not getting satisfactory information, the applicant approached the Central Information Commission, the highest appellate body in RTI matters. The applicant submitted that the information pertaining to the details about the Other
Ex-official: Duterte photographed with drug-linked Chinese
A former senior Philippine police official says President Rodrigo Duterte has been photographed with two Chinese men involved in illegal drugs and sent a report to warn him about the two. Dismissed Senior Superintendent Eduardo Acierto told a news conference late Sunday that he's unaware what government action has been taken after he submitted his report about the Chinese men to top police officials starting in December 2017. Instead, Acierto said he's now facing illegal drugs complaints and has been the target of drug threats that forced him to go into hiding recently. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Director General Aaron Aquino says he received Acierto's report and the allegations against the Chinese are being validated.
By 2030 US to face 121,000 doctors deficit
The practice of medicine in the US may well find itself in intensive care, with a deficit of 121,000 physicians projected for 2030, even as foreign-born doctors struggle to get licensed.
34 farmers' suicides in Bengal in 8 months: Congress
Alleging that 34 debt-stressed farmers and agricultural labourers have committed suicide in West Bengal in the recent past, state Congress president Somen Mitra on Sunday ridiculed the Trinamool Congress government's claims that peasants' income has tripled since it came to power in 2011.
2,000 J&K kids run 'marathon' against child abuse
Over 2,000 children in the 2-10 age group ran a 'marathon' against child abuse, here on Sunday.
Man arrested for abducting, sexually assaulting woman
A 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abducting a woman from Outer Delhi's Mundka and sexually assaulting her in Haryana, police said Sunday. Sonu, a native of Jhajjar, Haryana, had contacted the victim on the pretext of doing her bridal make up, they said. During interrogation, Sonu disclosed that he came in contact with the victim's brother and took her mobile number after persuading him for the bridal make up of his sister on Saturday, a senior police officer said. When the victim reached Tikri Kalan metro station, Sonu abducted her and took her to some unknown place in Haryana where he sexually assaulted her in his car and also threatened her of dire consequences if she revealed it to someone, the officer said. The victim later called her husband who informed the police at Mundka, he said. Police then tracked the victim through the mobile phone call location. The accused had fled the spot and the victim was recovered by the police party from an isolated field in Jhajjar, ...
Jammu: Over 2000 kids run to create awareness against child abuse
Over 2000 children, between the age group of two and ten years, Sunday took part in a 'Kids Marathon' to create awareness against child abuse here, an official said. Organised by Samagra Shiksha and the State Sports Council at the University of Jammu ground, the marathon was inaugurated by advisors to the Jammu and Kashmir Governor, K Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ahmed Ganai. Both the officials called for the need to celebrate running to promote physical fitness and highlighting the importance of a safe and healthy environment for children. They also appreciated the organisers for choosing a healthy way to create awareness about the menace of child abuse in the society. Kumar and Ganai said that the first step towards ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect is spreading awareness and educating the public. They lauded the initiatives of Director of Samagara Shiksha Arun Manhas and J-K sports council and advised all the stakeholders to continue the momentum built by the event to ...
Army reaches out to 'Veer Naris', assures all possible help to address problems
The Army Sunday held an interaction with 'Veer Naris' and widows of veterans in Pathankot garrison in Punjab, assuring that their problems would be attended to resolved in a time-bound manner. The function was organised by 'Black Arrow Brigade' of the Army and attended by 80 'Veer Naris' and widows, a defence spokesperson said here. He said the event was organised to resolve pension related issues, provide medical aid, wheelchairs and medical equipment, besides addressing the grievances of wives of the martyrs and the widows. Brigade Commander, the Black Arrow Brigade, addressed the 'Veer Naris' and widows, lauding the contribution of the soldiers and martyrs in defence of the nation, the spokesperson said. Asserting that they are a true reflection of the courage and valour of the Army, the officer assured that the Army cares for their 'Veer Naris' and widows and all their problems would be attended to and resolved in a time-bound manner. A number of awareness and assistance stalls ...
Bodies of couple who jumped into Sabarmati river fished out
The bodies of a man and a teenage girl were Sunday fished out from the Sabarmati River near Ambedkar Bridge here, a day after they allegedly committed suicide, police said. Kamlesh Parmar (26), a resident of Vijapur in Mehsana district, and Shweta Parmar (16), hailing from Danilimda locality here, had jumped into the river on Saturday, a Sabarmati Riverfront West police station official said. "They were identified by the identity cards recovered from Kamlesh. No suicide note has been recovered. Prima facie, it appears the couple entered into a suicide pact and jumped into the river after tying each other's hands with a handkerchief," he said. He said the couple took the extreme step apparently as their parents had opposed their marriage, adding that a probe into the incident was underway.
Army reaches out to widows of veterans in Pathankot region
The Army reached out to Veer Naris or widows of veterans of the Pathankot region to resolve their grievances, including those related to pension, and to provide medical aid. A statement issued on Sunday said, the interaction with the widows was organised by the Black Arrow Brigade on Saturday. Brigade Commander, the Black Arrow Brigade, addressed them, lauding the contribution of soldiers and martyrs in defence of the nation, it said. He assured them that their problems would be attended to and resolved in a time-bound manner, the statement said. It also stated that a number of awareness and assistance stalls were set up by various banks, ECHS ( Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) and there was also an Aadhaar Card Counter to resolve their problems. Paraplegic wheelchairs and medical equipment were distributed, while shawls and hot water bottles were gifted to all who attended the event, it also stated.
Amritanandamayi gets honorary doctorate from Mysore varsity
: Spiritualist Mata Amritanandamayi has been conferred with an honorary doctorate of letters by the Mysore University for her contribution to spiritual education and social work. The D Litt was conferred on her by the university Vice-Chancellor G Hemantha Kumar at a function here Saturday. Union minister of state for Health and Family Welfare Ashwani Kumar Choubey was among those present at the function held on the Amritapuri ashram premises. Speaking on the occasion, Amritanandamayi said there was a need to ensure that academic research and science remained rooted in spiritual values such as truth, righteousness and compassionate service to the poor.