Tuesday, December 30, 2025

President Kovind unveils Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Bulgaria

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President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sofia on the occasion of Bulgaria’s 133rd Unification Day.

President Kovind while unveiling the statue said, “Grateful to the people of Bulgaria for giving Mahatma Gandhi an eternal home in Bulgaria on their National Unification Day. This is a meaningful tribute to a man who dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity.”

Kovind said that he is glad to be in Sofia to share this cherished moment, “The most cordial wishes for the nice and hospitable Bulgarians on the occasion of the unification of Bulgaria. I am glad to be in Sofia to share this Skroven moment,” President tweeted.

President Kovind also presented Bulgarian President Rumen Radev with a copy of Mahatma Gandhi’s Book ‘Hind Swaraj’. 

President Kovind arrived here on Tuesday from Cyprus on the second leg of his three-nation visit to Europe that will also take him to the Czech Republic.

In 15 years, this is the first presidential visit from India to Bulgaria.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,775 crore for 7 new IIMs to have permanent campus by June 2021

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The Union Cabinet on September 5 approved the establishment and operationalisation of permanent campuses for seven new Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) by June 2021 at a cost of over Rs 3,775 crore out of which Rs 2,804.09 crore will be spent for the construction of permanent campuses.

Government statement reads, “The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment and operationalisation of permanent campus of seven new Indian Institute of Management (IIMs).”

The seven institutes are in Amritsar in Punjab, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Nagpur in Maharashtra, Sambalpur in Odisha, Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Jammu, currently these institutes are operating out of transit campuses and were established between 2015 and 2017.

 “Each of these IIMs will construct an area of 60,384 sq m, which will have complete infrastructural facilities for 600 students. Recurring grants to these institutes have also been approved [at] Rs 5 Lakh per student per year for 5 years. Thereafter, the institutes are expected to meet their running cost/maintenance cost from the internal generation of funds,” statement further reads.

Kerala: Ambulance catches fire as oxygen cylinder bursts

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A 108 service ambulance caught fire in front of Champakulam Government Hospital in Alappuzha on Wednesday.

The patient inside the ambulance was quickly shifted from the ambulance to another vehicle before it burst into flames but 66-year-old Mohanan Nair, died on the way to hospital.

The nurse, who was with the patient and ambulance driver sustained injuries.

A car, an auto rickshaw, four motorbikes and a shop caught fire. “Nair had a breathing problem after which he was taken to the Chambakkulam government hospital. The doctor directed the relatives to take him to another hospital as there was no IP unit there,” Police said.

As per the reports, the fire broke out in the ambulance as a nurse tried to connect the oxygen cylinder which led to a spark, causing minor injuries to the nurse and Mohanan Nair.

He was immediately removed from the ambulance and shifted to another vehicle but died on the way.

Supreme Court legalizes homosexuality

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The landmark judgment by Supreme Court on September 6 declares Section 377 of the IPC as unconstitutional, which criminalized homosexuality. Bestiality will however continue to be an offence.

A five-judge Constitution bench, comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra and Justices D Y Chandrachud, Rohinton Fali Nariman, A M Khanwilkar and Indu Malhotra, issued the verdict on a bunch of pleas filed to scrap the law.

CJI said that LGBT community has the same rights like other members of society.

“There must be a time to end historical discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and choice and that time is now,” Justice DY Chandrachud said in his judgment.

He added, “This case is much more than just decriminalising a provision. It is about an aspiration to realize the constitutional rights and equal existence of the LGBT community as other citizens.”

Ashok Row Kavi, LGBT rights activist and founder of Humsafar Trust said, “We have finally got justice. We are finally ‘azaad in azaad Hind’.”

“We join the people of India & the LGBTQIA+ community in their victory over prejudice. We welcome the progressive & decisive verdict from the Supreme Court & hope this is the beginning of a more equal & inclusive society,” Indian National Congress tweeted.

The ban on gay sex was challenged by five high-profile petitioners, including Bharatnatyam dancer Navtej Singh Johar, journalist Sunil Mehra, restaurateur Ritu Dalmia, Neemrana hotel chain co-founder Aman Nath and businesswoman Ayesha Kapur.

Haryana to give job to soldiers’s adopted son after 47 years

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The Haryana cabinet on Wednesday approved a group D job to Rajesh Kumar, adopted son of Dharampal, a sepoy in the Indian Army from Birhi Kalan village in Bhiwani district. Dharampal had died fighting in ‘Operation Cactus-Lilly’ of the Army on December 14, 1971.

“At the time of adoption, Santro Devi was about 57 years and Rajesh Kumar was about 18. The martyr’s wife of had made a request to give appointment to her adopted son on compassionate grounds,” the spokesman stated, justifying the cabinet approval for the job.

The cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, approved relaxation in the existing policy to enable the soldier’s adopted son to get a government job. The cabinet also gave its nod to provide government job of Group D to Virender Singh, adopted son of martyr Dilbag Singh.

The spokesman said that the government has also decided to provide government job of Group C to Ramesh Kumar, brother of martyr Bijender Kumar. Sepoy Bijender Kumar of village Matani, district Bhiwani had died fighting in ‘Operation Parakram’ in Jammu and Kashmir on June 26, 2002.

Bharat Bandh: Nationwide protest against SC/ST Act Amendment

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The Bharat Bandh gained steam in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and several other places on Thursday morning against the recent amendment of SC/ST Act. 

The bandh has been called by 35 organisations linked to the upper caste communities, who are protesting against the recent amendment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Security has been beefed up in some areas and the prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 144 in sensitive areas.

Schools will remain closed as a precautionary measure in various areas of Madhya Pradesh and Petrol pumps across the state will also remain closed.

Protestors stopped trains in Bihar Darbhanga and Munger’s Masudan stations and burnt effigies in UP and MP.

Many companies of the special armed force of police have been deployed in various districts. It may be recalled the large-scale violence on April 2 this year during the Bharat Bandh called by Dalit groups.    

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale to move Supreme Court against directive to ban ‘Dalit’ word

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Union minister of state for social justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday, said the Republican Party of India (RPI) will approach the Supreme Court against the Ministry of Information and Broadcast directive advising media to refrain from using the term ‘Dalit’.

The Bombay high court in June had asked the I&B ministry to consider issuing a directive to the media to stop using the word ‘Dalit’.

RPI chief said, “We would go to the Supreme Court and challenge the Bombay High Court’s decision to ban the usage of the term ‘Dalit’ because it is not derogatory.

Athawale’s ministry in March had written to other central ministries and state governments, advising them to avoid using the term ‘Dalit’ and instead use ‘person belonging to Scheduled Castes’ in all official communications.

Athawale further added, he respects the court decision to use the word “Scheduled Caste” in place of “Dalit” in official documents, but media should not be stopped from using the word.

“The Dalit community had objections with the word ‘Harijan’ but the word was not banned”, said RPI chief.

Japan rocked by magnitude 6.7 earthquake

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 has hit Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday, causing huge landslides that engulfed houses.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the major temblor hit Hokkaido prefecture at 3.08 a.m. (Japan time) with the epicentre at a latitude of 42.7 degrees north and a longitude of 142.0 degrees east, and at depth of 40 kilometers below southern Hokkaido.

The earthquake was logged between 6 and 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the southeast of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido.

“There might be a slight sea-level change in Japan’s coastal areas as a result of the magnitude 6.7 quake”, said Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Several residents were reported trapped among others injured as a result of the quake.

Many incidents of house collapses and landslides have also been reported.

Rescue work is under way for those possibly buried under the houses, according to local officials.

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital due to chest infection

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Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Wednesday after complaints of uneasiness due to a chest infection.

According to a tweet shared on his official Twitter account, “Saab has been admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital as he was bit uneasy due to a chest infection. He’s recuperating. Requesting your duas and prayers. -FF.”

As per the vice president of Lilavati Hospital, the actor was admitted to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. “He just came for routine check-up and there was nothing to worry about.”

Dilip Kumar was last seen on the big screen in Qila in 1998.

In 1994, Kumar was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

In 2015, the 95-year-old actor was honoured with Padma Vibhushan for his contribution towards Indian cinema.

He is best known for his work in films like Devdas, Mughal-E-Azam, Andaz, Shakti, Karma, among many others.

Kumar got married to Saira Banu in 1966.

SC directs IG Merrut to supervise Hapur lynching probe

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The Supreme Court on September 5 said the probe into the Hapur lynching case will be conducted under the supervision of Meerut’s Inspector General of Police (IG).

The SC also said that the IG Meerut will also act in accordance with court’s judgment, while conducting the investigation in the case.

The SC bench comprising of chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud while posting the matter for hearing after two weeks said, “… investigation will be carried under the direct supervision of the Inspector General of Police of Meerut zone.”

Advocate Aishwarya Bhati, while appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, told the Supreme Court that the police had taken swift and instant action at the time of the incident and the investigation in the case will be completed in 60 days.

The UP Police earlier told the SC bench that 10 of the 11 accused were arrested and that a new Station House Officer was investigating the case under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, who is the nodal officer.

The court was hearing a plea for a court-monitored Special Investigation Team probe into the lynching of 38-year-old Qasim, a cattle trader, in Bajhera village in Hapur district on June 18 on suspicion of being involved in cow slaughter.

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