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Editorial: Imperative shift Ghosi Dist. launches women led Scooter Rally to boost Voter turnout Hooda criticises BJP, says Cong fights for rights
Monsoon hits Kerala Shashi Tharoor reacts to report of aide
and Northeast two days caught 'smuggling' gold at Delhi airport
earlier than usual: IMD
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: Monsoon has
made onset over Kerala
and most parts of north-
east India simultaneously
on Thursday, May 30. It has
made onset two days ahead
of its normal onset date of
June 1.
The normal date for mon-
soon onset over Kerala is
June 1, thereafter it ad-
vances northwards, usually
in surges, and covers the
entire country around July
15. Monsoon normally ad-
vances over northeast India
around June 5. But, during
some years when the Bay of
Bengal arm of the monsoon
is active, monsoon advanc-
es over northeast India at
the same time.
"The Bay of Bengal arm of
monsoon is very active due
to severe cyclone Remal
which has pulled the mon-
soon flow over the region.
There has been extremely
heavy rainfall over north-
eastern states during the
past two days. Moreover all
monsoon onset criteria is
being met over Kerala also
during the past two days,"
said M Mohapatra, director
general, IMD.
If after May 10, at least
60% of 14 stations — Mini-
coy, Amini, Thiruvanantha-
puram, Punalur, Kollam,
Modi, Patnaik have a spat over latter’s
health; Brij Bhushan’s son in a spot of bother
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: The 2024 elec-
tions have cast a shadow
on the friendship between
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and Odisha chief Minis-
ter Naveen Patnaik.
Speaking at a rally in Odis-
ha on Wednesday, the Prime
Minister raised questions on
Patnaik’s failing health and
claimed there is a conspiracy
behind it. PM Modi said there
is a need for a detailed probe
to “uncover the mystery” and
the “sudden deterioration” in
the CM’s health. He further
said that people are worried
about his health, which has
declined in the past one year
and people close to the CM
have often discussed his
health concerns with him.
Patnaik, known for his
brevity, said the prime min-
ister, instead of forming a
committee to investigate
his health, should focus on
the development and fiscal
needs of Odisha. In a firm
but measured response, the
Odisha CM asserted that he
is in good health and if the
prime minister was indeed
concerned about him, all he
had to do was to ring him
and ask.
The Biju Janata Dal chief
PROTESTS PERSIST DESPITE DETENTION OF LEADERS
NEW DELHI: Students were allegedly detained by the Delhi Police on Wednesday for mool Congress (TMC) or the
protesting Israeli occupation and genocide in Palestine at Delhi University’s North Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Campus. Several students, including AISA Delhi president Abhigyan, AISA DU Presi- too, had announced their re-
dent Shantanu, and others, were reportedly detained by police.
ucknow news
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The normal date for monsoon onset over Kerala is June
1, thereafter it advances northwards, usually in surges,
and covers the entire country around July 15
Allapuzha, Kottayam, Ko-
chi, Thrissur, Kozhikode,
Thalassery, Kannur, Kudulu
and Mangalore — report
rainfall of 2.5mm or more
for two consecutive days,
the onset of the monsoon
over Kerala is declared on
the second day, provided the
wind pattern is south-west-
erly and Outgoing Longwave
Radiation (OLR) is low. OLR
represents the total radia-
tion going to space emitted
by the atmosphere or extent
of cloudiness.
Advance of the southwest
monsoon over Indian main
land is marked by monsoon
onset over Kerala and is an
important indicator char-
acterizing the transition
from hot and dry season
to a rainy season. As the
monsoon progresses north-
blamed Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP) leaders grom
Odisha for spreading ru-
mours about his health. Pat-
naik, who is getting flak for
promoting his aide and for-
mer bureaucrat VK Pandian,
also took a dig at the BJP’s
insinuation that he does not
campaign.
While answering ques-
tions posed by the media, he
quipped that the press con-
tingent would have to excuse
him since he was on his way
to canvass in Nimapara.
BRIJ BHUSHAN
SHARAN SINGH
Controversy seems to be
tailing the former president
of the Wrestling Federation
of India and lawmaker from
Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh.
After he was accused of sex-
ual harassment by female
wrestlers and this inglorious
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: Congress MP
Shashi Tharoor on Thursday
morning reacted to a report
claiming his aide was appre-
hended at the Delhi airport
smuggling 500 grams of
gold, saying the law must
take its own course.
Shashi Tharoor said the
man is a former member of
his staff. He said he was em-
ployed part-time with him to
provide "airport facilitation
assistance".
The Congress MP fur-
ther said the 72-year-old
was employed with him on
compassionate grounds
ward, relief from scorching because he had been un-
summer temperatures is dergoing frequent dialysis.
experienced over the areas. He, however, clarified that
According to India’s agricul- he doesn't "condone any al-
ture ministry, 51% of India’s leged wrongdoing".
farmed area, accounting for "I was shocked to hear of
40% of production, is rain- an incident involving a for-
Man, living without cooler or
fed, making the monsoon
critical.
With 47% of the coun-
try’s population dependant
fan, dies amid '107 degree' fever
on agriculture for their live-
lihood (according to this
year’s Economic Survey),
a bountiful monsoon has
a direct correlation with a OUR CORRESPONDENT
healthy rural economy.
Monsoon rainfall over the NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old
country between June to man died of heat stroke at
September is likely to be Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia
"above normal" at 106% of hospital amid sweltering
long period average (LPA) heat in the national capital.
with a model error of ± 5%, According to reports, the
IMD said in its long range man, a native of Bihar's Dar-
forecast on April 15. bhanga, had been living in
his room without any cooler
or fan.
The victim worked at a
pipeline fittings factory in
the national capital. He was
brought to the doctors on
Monday night by his room-
mate and other factory work-
ers. He had been running a
very high fever.
His body temperature had
shot up above 107 degrees
Fahrenheit, which is 10 de-
grees more than the normal
body temperature.
The Indian Express report-
Modi’s Gandhi remark sparks outrage;
exit from the federation,
Cong complains about PM’s meditation trip
Singh, a six-time lawmaker
was not given a ticket to con-
test.
Given his clout in the area, OUR CORRESPONDENT
the party agreed to give his
NEW DELHI: : Beyond the
son Karan Bhushan Singh
staple campaign around
a ticket from Kaiserganj for
roti-kapda-makaan that un-
this year’s Lok Sabha elec-
tions. derlines the basic necessi-
ties for millions of Indians,
But on Wednesday, the
warring political parties try to
son was in the news for the
blend fresh ideas and solu-
wrong reasons. Two young
tions to new issues in their
men were killed, and a wom-
an was injured when a car,
pitch for every election. If we
which was part of Bhushan’s
look at the manifestoes of
convoy, rammed into a mo-
the parties, the leaders have
torcycle. shifted from the ‘traditional
A section of leaders in the
approach to manifestoes to
party feels that Singh, who
a set of guarantees’.
has cultivated an image of
The Congress party came
a ‘Bahubali’ (muscleman),
up with 25 guarantees,
should have been kept at a
while the Bharatiya Janata
distance. They did not even
Party (BJP), banking on the
support the decision to field
popularity of Prime Minister
his son from Kaiserganj.
Narendra Modi, announced
‘Modi ki guarantees’. Region-
al parties such as the Trina-
spective guarantees for the
mer member of my staff
who has been rendering
part-time service to me
in terms of airport facili-
tation assistance. He is a
72-year-old retiree under-
going frequent dialysis and
was retained on a part-time
basis on compassionate
grounds. I do not condone
any alleged wrongdoing and
fully support the authorities
in their efforts to take any
ed the patient remained in
the Heat Stroke Unit of the
hospital. "He was shifted
to the ward on Wednesday
morning. His condition sud-
denly deteriorated. He died
around 3 pm," a doctor said.
Heat stroke occurs when
the body isn't able to con-
trol its temperature due to
the failure of the sweating
mechanism. Delhi has been
experiencing unusually high
voters.
The campaign for the
2024 Lok Sabha election is
coming to an end on Thurs-
day and the last or the sev-
enth phase of polling is due
on June 1. From guarantees
to the Constitution, and now
with the latest debate on
Mahatma Gandhi, the cam-
paign for the biggest election
in the world has come full
circle.
Row after PM links Mahat-
ma Gandhi’s legacy to film
No one knew of Mahatma
Gandhi globally before a film
on the father of the nation
was made, PM Modi said
in a possible reference to a
1982 British biopic by Rich-
ard Attenborough, sparking
a political controversy.
“Mahatma Gandhi was
a noble soul of the world.
Was it not our responsibility
that in these 75 years, peo-
ple in the world know about
necessary action as may be
required to investigate the
matter. The law must take
its own course," he wrote on
X.
The customs department
on Wednesday detained
two people at the Delhi in-
ternational airport.
One of the detainees, re-
ported ANI, identified him-
self as Shiv Kumar Prasad.
Per the new agency, the
temperatures over the last
few days. A weather station
in the national capital logged
a maximum temperature ex-
ceeding 52 degree Celsius.
On Thursday, Delhi record-
ed a minimum temperature
of 30.4 degree Celsius, the
India Meteorological Depart-
ment said. On Wednesday,
Delhi's primary weather sta-
tion, Safdarjung observatory,
recorded a maximum tem-
Gandhi? No one knew about
Gandhi. When the Gandhi
film was made, for the first
time there was curiosity in
the world about him,” he told
ABP news.
As usual, Modi’s com-
ments kicked up a political
row.
“People whose world views
are shaped up in shakhas
(RSS branches), will not be
able to understand Gandhi ji.
They can understand (Nathu-
ram) Godse and adopt the
path shown by Godse. Gand-
hi ji was an inspiration for the
entire world. Martin Luther
King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Al-
bert Einstein… they all got in-
spired by Gandhi,” Congress
leader and MP Rahul Gand-
hi said in a short video shot
in front of the Dandi march
statue at Mother Teresa
Crescent.
Congress party chief Mal-
likarjun Kharge too, attacked
R.N.I. Reg. No.
man claimed he is the per-
sonal assistant to Shashi
Tharoor.
Prasad had come to the
airport to receive another
person arriving from Dubai.
The duo was apprehended
when the latter attempted
to hand over the gold to the
MP's aide.
The agency reported cit-
ing sources that Prasad had
the permit to enter the aero-
drome, which allowed him
entry into the airport. He al-
legedly entered the airport
premises and received the
packet. They allegedly re-
covered 500 grams of gold
from them.
Meanwhile, union minister
Rajeev Chandrasekhar took
a sharp jibe at the Congress,
CPM's partnership at the na-
tional level, calling them an
alliance of "gold smugglers".
"First CM Secy involved in
perature of 46.8 degrees
Celsius, the highest in 79
years.
The weather department
has predicted partly cloudy
sky and heatwave conditions
with the possibility of dust
storm or thunderstorm and
very light rain accompanied
with gusty winds .
Per the weather agency,
the maximum temperature
is likely to reach 45 degree
Celsius. The national capi-
tal's Air Quality Index (AQI)
was in the 'poor' category
with a reading of 236, ac-
cording to the Central Pollu-
tion Control Board (CPCB).
An AQI between zero and
50 is considered 'good', 51
and 100 'satisfactory', 101
and 200 'moderate', 201
and 300 'poor', 301 and 400
'very poor', and 401 and 500
'severe'.
Modi, saying, “Those whose
ideological ancestors were
involved in the assassination
of Mahatma Gandhi along
with Nathuram Godse, can
never follow the path of truth
given by Bapu. Now the lie is
going to pick up its bag and
go away,” he said in a post
on X. Godse, a right-wing ac-
tivist, shot Gandhi dead on
January 30, 1948.
Modi’s meditation: Con-
gress moves EC
As Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi is all set to embark
on a 45-hour meditation on
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
starting on Thursday with the
conclusion of the campaign-
ing for the last phase of the
election, arrangements are
being put in place for the
major event. Around 2,000
police personnel and securi-
ty agencies will be posted to
maintain a tight vigil as PM
Modi meditates.
Gold smuggling, now Cong
MP "aide"/PA detained for
Gold smuggling. CPM and
Cong - both INDI alliance
partners - alliance of gold
smugglers," BJP leader
Chandrasekhar wrote on X.
In 2020, Kerala was hit by
a gold scam after the sei-
zure of 30 kg of gold at the
Thiruvananthapuram airport
from a diplomatic bag.
M Sivasankar, the then
principal secretary to Kera-
la CM Pinarayi Vijayan, was
suspended and removed
from his over the allegation
that he had links with one of
the accused.
Chandrasekhar is the
Bharatiya Janata Party's
candidate from Thiruvanan-
thapuram, which is Tharo-
or's parliamentary constitu-
ency. Tharoor has contested
the ongoing Lok Sabha elec-
tions from the Kerala seat.
32-YEAR-OLD MAN
SHOT DEAD IN KABIR
NAGAR SHOP
NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old
man was shot dead on
Wednesday morning in his
shop in northeast Delhi, al-
legedly by two people, po-
lice said. The police identi-
fied the deceased as Suraj,
a resident of Harsh Vihar.
Suraj ran a small shop of
tap fittings and polish near
the Ahlawat Building in
Kabir Nagar, Welcome. The
incident occurred around
8.40 am when two people
entered his shop and shot
him dead, a senior police
officer said. The deceased
suffered four bullet injuries,
he said During the investi-
gation, the police found that
the accused had come on a
scooter. A case was regis-
tered and efforts are being
made to identify and arrest
the accused, police said.
NHAI CLOSES A LANE OF
HERO HONDA FLYOVER
AFTER DAMAGES ARE
FOUND
GURUGRAM: As a precauti-
nary measure, the National
Highway Authortiy of In-
dia (NHAI) closed a traffic
lane at Hero Honda Chowk
flyover due to sinking and
damaged plaster. Six NHAI
employees are stationed to
prevent accidents. A com-
mittee of experts will inves-
tigate and submit a report
within seven days.
OVER 98% CLEAR CLASS
10 AND 12 EXAMS
IN NDMC, NAVYUG
SCHOOLS
NEW DELHI: NDMC and
Navyug schools achieved
a remarkable overall pass
percentage of 98.61% for
class 10 and 98.68% for
class 12, announced NDMC
Vice Chairman Satish Upa-
dhyay. He praised the re-
sults as a testament to the
quality of education offered
in these schools. Upadhyay
reiterated NDMC’s commit-
ment to maintaining the
student-to-teacher ratio
as per NEP guidelines and
increasing enrollment, par-
ticularly of girls. Currently,
1,027 teachers fill 1,320 va-
cancies.
2 Lucknow, Friday, 31 May 2024 Lucknow News (English Daily)

A Transformation
EDITORIAL
Imperative shift
It is a well-established principle of collective bargain-
ing that power lies in numbers. The election of workers’
unions in industries is an age-old issue and remains rel-
evant today. The Industrial Relations Code 2020, yet to
be implemented, introduces the concept of a negotiat-
ing union or negotiating council. Currently, Indian laws THROUGH ITEACH SCHOOLS, NEHA VAIDYA HAS EMBARKED ON AN IMPACTFUL JOURNEY OF ENABLING
do not specifically obligate management to recognize
unions. Of course, since India’s Constitution guarantees UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN TO DEFY THE ODDS OF POVERTY AND ATTAIN SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
freedom of association, management cannot adopt Pune Chapter of Nexus
policies that oppose the formation of unions. of Good has been on the
However, there is no statutory right of recognition in forefront of organising
any existing statutory provisions. There are codes of bi-monthly workshops to
conduct, but they are not legally mandatory. The new road-show good work, both
Labour Codes, 2020, make it obligatory for industries in the public as well as pri-
to have negotiating unions or councils. vate domains.
Section 2(z) of the Code 2020 defines a negotiating On April 15, 2024, it host-
union or negotiating council. Section 14 inter alia states ed its 7th event, featuring
that there shall be a negotiating union or a negotiating a compelling address and
council in an industrial establishment with a registered Q&A session with Neha
Trade Union for negotiating with the employer on pre- Vaidya, the Chief Operating
scribed matters. Officer of iTeach Schools.
Where only one Trade Union of workers registered un- With her extensive expe-
der the provisions of this Chapter is functioning in an rience in the social sector
industrial establishment, then, the employer of such in- spanning 15 years, Neha
dustrial establishment shall, subject to such criteria as shared profound insights
may be prescribed, recognise such Trade Union as sole into the challenges and vic-
negotiating union of the workers. tories encountered in her
If more than one Trade Union of workers registered un- journey towards empower-
der this Code are functioning in an industrial establish- ing underprivileged children
ment, then, the Trade Union having fifty-one per cent or through education.
more workers on the muster roll of that industrial estab- Neha’s journey Neha
lishment, verified in such manner as may be prescribed, commenced her address
supporting that Trade Union shall be recognised by the by reflecting on her journey,
employer of the industrial establishment, as the sole which began with a Mas-
negotiating union of the workers. ter’s in Social Work. Her
The facilities are also to be provided by the industri- path led her through the
al establishment to a negotiating union or negotiating realms of health and even-
council, as may be pre- tually into education, where
scribed. Thus, recognition The new Codes also take she found her purpose in
has been given a statu- care of the employers transforming the lives of
tory mandate. Individual by stating that a worker disadvantaged youth. She
employees have scant cannot go on strike credited her initial exposure
bargaining power by them- without giving to the to the sector during her time
selves; therefore, their dis- employer a notice ahead at Tata Institute for Social
putes must be highlighted of the strike; The new Sciences, which opened
by their bargaining agents, Labour Codes, by making her eyes to the harsh real-
namely, their unions repre- it obligatory for industries ities faced by marginalised iTeach Schools’ mission is to provide a level playing field for children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
senting the body of work- to have negotiating unions communities. crises. complaints and providing sised the importance of fos- with internships and sup-
men. or councils, have given the Inspired by impactful Despite facing adversi- support to survivors, exem- tering a sense of possibility porting her family’s finan- Established to combat
In Delhi State Electrici- recognition of such setups leaders and driven by a ty, iTeach Schools demon- plifies the organisation’s and optimism, encapsulat- cial needs. the pervasive influence
ty Workers Union vs. NCT a statutory mandate strong sense of purpose, strated resilience and in- commitment to upholding ed in a video showcasing Her resilience embodies of poverty on educational
of Delhi, 2012, the Delhi Neha embarked on a mis- tegrity in upholding their the rights and dignity of ev- students’ innovative cre- the indomitable spirit of outcomes, iTeach schools
High Court held that under current prevailing labour sion to bridge the gap in ed- commitment to child pro- ery child under its care. ations and achievements. students striving for a bet- run a comprehensive
laws, there is no statutory provision granting a union ucational opportunities for tection and justice. Neha Moreover, the incident Through Neha’s anec- ter future, fuelled by hope, programme spanning from
the right to seek recognition, and such a right can only lowincome students. recounted a poignant inci- shed light on the preva- dotes, we glimpse into the determination, and a relent- grade 8 to college and
be claimed by raising an industrial dispute. iTeach Schools Neha pro- dent where the organisa- lence of child abuse within lives of students like Mu- less pursuit of their goals. career placement
In Kerala Minerals Employees Congress vs. Assis- vided an overview of iTeach tion’s response to a case broader societal contexts. rad and Sheena (Name Neha Vaidya’s transition with Neha, aligning with her
tant Labour Commissioner And Ors., 1982, it was pro- Schools’ mission, empha- of child abuse empowered By amplifying the voices of Changed), who defied the from the health sector to own values and aspirations
nounced that there is no statutory right vested in any sising its commitment to survivors to come forward, survivors and providing a odds stacked against them the education sector was for social change.
union to compel management to recognize the union. levelling the playing field illustrating the transforma- platform for them to seek to chart their own paths to not only influenced by her Thus, this collaboration
The union could raise an industrial dispute regarding for children from diverse tive power of advocacy and justice, iTeach Schools success. own experiences and val- served as a catalyst for her
the non-recognition. Several dictums have also held socio-economic back- support. not only demonstrated its Murad, unable to read or ues but also by her collab- transition to the education
that the registration of a trade union is a legal formali- grounds. The incident of child commitment to individual write at a grade 1 level upon oration with Soumya Jain, sector, marking the begin-
ty conducted with the Registrar of Trade Unions under Established to combat abuse within iTeach Schools students but also contrib- joining iTeach Schools, ex- a friend from college who ning of a transformative
the Trade Union Act, 1926, which grants legal status to the pervasive influence serves as a reminder of the uted to a broader societal emplifies resilience in the founded iTeach Schools. journey dedicated to ad-
the trade union. Recognition, however, is an agreement of poverty on educational harsh realities faced by vul- dialogue on child protection face of learning disabilities Soumya’s decision to vancing educational equity
reached with management, designating the trade union outcomes, iTeach schools nerable communities and and safeguarding. and systemic barriers to ed- leave a corporate job in and social justice.
as a representative entity for collective bargaining pur- run a comprehensive pro- the critical importance of iTeach Schools emerged ucation. the United States to pursue Neha Vaidya’s address
poses. gramme spanning from proactive child protection stronger from this experi- With the support of dedi- social impact work in In- and the subsequent di-
In the case of Workmen of Kampali Co-operative Sug- grade 8 to college and measures. ence and more resolute in cated educators and a nur- dia resonated deeply with alogue exemplified the
ar Factory Ltd. vs. Management of Kampli Co-operative career placement. Neha When instances of child its mission to empower and turing environment, Murad Neha, sparking conversa- transformative potential of
Sugar Factory Ltd., 1994, the Karnataka High Court held highlighted the significant abuse surfaced within the protect its students. Neha’s not only achieved academic tions that ultimately led to education as a catalyst for
that if there is no statutory provision for trade union rec- impact of their intervention organisation, it catalysed a motivation. success but also embarked her involvement in the edu- social change.
ognition, such a right cannot be enforced through a writ programmes, boasting im- swift and comprehensive In recounting stories of on a journey towards high- cation sector. Through iTeach Schools’
petition. pressive statistics such as response. The learnings individual triumphs, Neha er education and economic As Neha recounts, holistic approach and un-
In the absence of a statutory provision or a recogni- a remarkable 92 per cent from this incident are multi- revealed the driving force independence. Similarly, Soumya’s passion and per- wavering commitment,
tion agreement between the employer and the union, of alumni enrolled in higher faceted and profound. behind her unwavering ded- Sheena’s story highlights suasive arguments com- Neha and her team con-
no legal right exists. Furthermore, the withdrawal of rec- education, far surpassing Firstly, it underscored the ication – the resilience and the resilience ingrained in pelled her to reconsider tinue to empower the next
ognition does not violate any legal right. the national average. imperative of having robust tenacity exhibited by the students from single-parent her career trajectory, de- generation, one life at a
The New Labour Codes take care of such contingen- Challenges and triumphs child protection policies students themselves. households, where familial spite her initial focus on time, exemplifying the
cies. Exercising a middle path, the Codes also take care Acknowledging the ardu- and procedures in place, as Witnessing students over- support and determination health-related issues. ethos of the Nexus of Good
of employers by inter alia stating that a worker cannot ous nature of their work, well as a culture of trans- come formidable obstacles serve as pillars of strength. Soumya’s vision for iTe- movement. They present a
go on strike without giving to the employer a notice of Neha candidly shared the parency and accountability. to pursue their dreams Despite facing personal ach Schools as a platform wonderful and scalable ex-
the strike, as stipulated. organisation’s challenges, iTeach Schools’ proactive fuelled Neha’s conviction challenges, Sheena per- for transforming education ample of addressing social
The Code also prohibits strike during the pendency including instances of in- approach to addressing the that meaningful change is severed through adversity, and empowering marginal- issues through public-pri-

S&P ups India’s outlook to positive, raises hope

of any conciliation proceedings before a conciliation ternal turmoil and external
officer and seven days after the conclusion of such
proceedings; or during the pendency of proceedings
before a Tribunal or a National Industrial Tribunal and
sixty days after the conclusion of such proceedings; or
during the pendency of arbitration proceedings before After a gap of about 10
an arbitrator and sixty days after the conclusion of such years, S&P Global Ratings
proceedings; or during any period in which a settlement on Wednesday upped India’s
or award is in operation, in respect of any of the matters outlook to positive from sta-
covered by the settlement or award. The new Labour ble on robust growth pros-
Codes are yet to see the light of day. Needless to say, pects for next three years
age-old laws take time to reform. and public spending, and
raised hopes for an upgrade
in two years provided the
government continues re-
forms and policies to keep
fiscal deficit under check.
While retaining India’s sov-
ereign rating at the lowest
investment grade of ‘BBB-’,
S&P said its expects broad
continuity in economic re-
forms and fiscal policies,
irrespective of the election
outcome.
Results of the ongoing
general elections will be an-
nounced on June 4. “India
issue, including filing police
outlook revised to positive
on robust growth and ris-
ing quality of Government
spend,” S&P said, while af-
firming long-term rating at
‘BBB-’.
The ratings are looked at
by investors as a barometer
of the country’s creditworthi-
ness and has impact on bor-
rowing costs. Last in 2014,
S&P had upped India’s out-
look to stable from negative.
“Our positive outlook on
India is predicated on its ro-
bust economic growth, pro-
nounced improvement in the
quality of government spend-
ing, and political commit-
ment to fiscal consolidation.
We believe these factors are
coalescing to benefit credit
metrics,” S&P said. Irrespec-
achievable. She empha-
The ratings are looked
at by investors as a
barometer of the country’s
creditworthiness and has
impact on borrowing costs
tive of the June 2024 general
election results, S&P expects
the incoming government to
carry on economic reforms
to support the “growth vigor”,
continued infrastructure in-
vestment drive, and commit-
ment to fiscal consolidation.
The finance ministry has
been pushing for a rating
upgrade on the back of im-
proved fiscal management
and strong economic fun-
damental, including high
foreign exchange reserves.
S&P’s rating commentary
comes within a week of RBI’s
balancing her education ised youth struck a chord vate partnership.
record Rs 2.10 lakh crore
dividend transfer to the gov-
ernment.
The funds may be used
to reduce the Centre’s fis-
cal deficit. The government
hopes to bring down fiscal
deficit to 5.1 per cent of GDP
by March 2025 and further
to 4.5 per cent by March
2026.
“We expect sound eco-
nomic fundamentals to un-
derpin the growth momen-
tum over the next two to share going to infrastructure. nomic fundamentals to
three years. Regardless of This will ease bottlenecks underpin the growth mo-
the election outcome, we ex- to put the country on a high- mentum over the next two
pect broad continuity in eco- er growth trajectory. S&P to three years.
nomic reforms and fiscal pol- said India’s robust economic Regardless of the elec-
icies,” S&P said. It said the expansion is having a con- tion outcome, we expect
composition of government structive impact on its credit broad continuity in eco-
spending has been trans- metrics. nomic reforms and fiscal
formed, with an increasing “We expect sound eco- policies,” S&P said.
Lucknow News (English Daily) Lucknow, Friday, 31 May 2024 3

Mizoram landslides
InBrief
Ghosi Distt. launches women-led MUTHOOT PAPPACHAN GROUP ANNOUNCES SHAH

death toll rises to 29;

RUKH KHAN AS NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR

Scooter Rally to boost Voter turnout seven still missing

OUR CORRESPONDENT
MAU: As part of ongoing
efforts to increase voter
turnout for the upcoming
Lok Sabha General Election
2024, the Ghosi district ad-
ministration has been ac-
tively conducting daily voter
awareness campaigns. On
May 29, 2024, a significant
initiative took place with a
scooter rally organized by
women employees from
various departments.
The rally, starting from
the Collectorate premises
and concluding at Ghazi-
pur Tiraha, was flagged off
by District Election Officer
Praveen Mishra. Chief De-
velopment Officer Prashant
Nagar led the rally in an
open jeep. At the rally's con-
clusion, the District Magis-
trate administered an oath
to all participants, empha-
sizing the importance of
voting.
The Ghosi constituency,
home to about 8 lakh wom-
en voters, has seen high
female voter turnout in pre-
vious elections. The district
administration aims for 100
percent voting participation,
especially in families where
men work outside. Efforts
include mobilizing women
from self-help groups, An-
ganwadi workers, and Asha
to motivate others to vote.
Additionally, a team of fe-
male students will assist
women in reaching polling
booths on election day.
Two women-only model
polling booths per assem-
bly have been established,
where all polling staff will be
female. Previous awareness
programs have highlighted
women's issues and includ-
ed acid attack survivors who
have inspired others to vote.
The rally saw participation
from around 500 women
workers, mainly from the
Basic Education Depart-
ment, with others from Sec-
ondary Education, District
Program Department, Pan-
chayati Raj Department, Po-
lice Department, and Home
Guard Department. Numer-
ous officers from these de-
partments were also pres-
ent to support the initiative.
OUR CORRESPONDENT
AIZAWL: The death toll
in multiple landslides in
Mizoram’s Aizawl district
mounted to 29 after four
more bodies were recovered
from various places, a police
officer said on Wednesday.
Seven people are still miss-
ing and rescuers presume
that they are trapped under
the debris at different loca-
tions following landslides
and incessant rain in the
aftermath of cyclone Remal
on Tuesday, he said.
A total of 25 bodies, in-
cluding 14 from a stone
quarry collapse site, were
recovered till May 28 night.
After four more bodies were
on National Highway-6 at
Hunthar in the western part
of the town. The road block-
ades were cleared in the
evening and traffic move-
ment was restored, officials
said.
In Aizawl town, cemeter-
ies at Republic Veng, Kanan
Veng and Kulikawn were
NEW DELHI: Muthoot Pappachan Group (MPG), a 137-year-
old leading business conglomerate in India, popularly
known as Muthoot Blue announces Shah Rukh Khan as its
brand ambassador. This strategic collaboration represents
a significant milestone for MPG, reinforcing its brand pres-
ence and a new way of connecting with a diverse audience
across India. Muthoot Pappachan Group is the promoter
of India’s leading NBFCs including Muthoot FinCorp Lim-
ited (flagship Company of the Group), Muthoot Microfin
Limited, Muthoot Capital Services Limited and Muthoot
Housing Finance Company Limited. This collaboration
demonstrates MPG's outlook and firm dedication to fos-
tering the country’s financial growth and aspirations. Shah
Rukh Khan's iconic status further magnifies this narrative,
resonating with customers across all age groups, while
inspiring them to dream big. Mr. Thomas John Muthoot,
Chairman of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, expressed his
enthusiasm about Shah Rukh Khan joining their team. "It's
a significant milestone for us," he said. "Shah Rukh doesn't
just bring his star power—he also embodies the humility
and self-made success that align with our core values."
CLASSPLUS LAUNCHES POLARIS SCHOOL OF
TECHNOLOGY TO REVOLUTIONIZE TECH EDUCATION
NEW DELHI: Admissions are now open to join Polaris
School of Technology (PST), a groundbreaking BTech
program designed to revolutionize tech education in In-
dia. Founded by Mukul Rustagi and Bhaswat Agarwal, the

Toyota Mobility foundation launches sustainable

found since late Tuesday damaged by the landslides. founders of Classplus, PST aims to groom the next gen-
night, the toll in a stone quar- Officials said that the state eration of techies through a comprehensive and innova-

cities challenge in Varanasi, Detroit, and Venice

OUR CORRESPONDENT
VARANASI: The Toyota Mo-
bility Foundation (TMF) today
announced that Varanasi
along with two global cities,
Detroit and Venice, have
been selected to host inno-
vation challenges as part
of the Toyota Mobility Foun-
dation’s Sustainable Cities
Challenge. The goal of the
$9 million global initiative
is to help cities accelerate
toward sustainable mobility,
fostering healthier and safer
urban environments while
enhancing people's ability to
AAP STRENGTHENS
GRIP WITH NEW JOINS
commute, work, study, and
access services.
Over 150 cities from 46
countries entered the Sus-
tainable Cities Challenge af-
ter the call to cities was first
launched in June 2023. In
November 2023 the shortlist
Obdu group CEO inaugurates Uttar
of10 cities were announced
from which the top 3 were
chosen as the finalists.Now,
the three selected cities will
launch their own City Chal-
lenges inviting global innova-
tors to work with themwith
Varanasi launching its City
Challenge on June 27, 2024.
Innovators could be from
anywhere around the world
– residing both locally or
anywhere else, but the solu-
tions must be applicable and
tailored to meet the mobility
needs of the winning cities.
In late 2024, solutions that
best meet the needs of the
cities will be selected and
have access to a share of
USD 3 million per city in inno-
vation grants to demonstrate
and pilot test. In 2026, win-
ners of the challenge will be
selected for further scaling
and implementation.
ry collapse site at Methum
has risen to 15 and that at
Hlimen to five, Aizawl Super-
intendent of Police Rahool
Alwal said.
Three bodies were found
at Aizawl’s Salem Veng lo-
cality, two each at Falkawn
and Aibawk villages and one
each at Lungsei and Kelsih
villages on Tuesday, he said.
Of the 29 victims, 23 are
Mizoram residents, five peo-
ple are from Jharkhand and
one from Assam’s Silchar
town, according to Alwal.
Among the deceased are
a four-year-old boy and a
sixyear-old girl.
Aizawl Deputy Commis-
sioner Nazuk Kumar said
that search and rescue
operations are still on and
will continue till all missing
capital witnessed no rain
since morning on Wednes-
day.
The Mizoram government
ordered the closure of all of-
fices and PSU units except
those departments involved
with disaster management
and essential services on
Wednesday in view of the
inclement weather warning
issued by the IMD.
General Administration
Department Commissioner
and Secretary K Lalthaw-
mmawia in an order also
advised the private sector
offices to adopt ‘work from
home’ mode as far as pos-
sible.
Mizoram Chief Minister
Lalduhoma announced Rs
4 lakh ex-gratia for the fam-
ilies of those killed in the
tive 4-year BTech program. Polaris School of Technology
is offering students a unique blend of classroom learning
and hands-on industry experience, ensuring they are well-
equipped to enter the dynamic tech industry. With special-
izations in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and
Machine Learning, the program is designed to meet the
highest standards of tech education. Mukul Rustagi and
Bhaswat Agarwal, with their extensive experience in the
tech, have launched PST to address the gap that exists be-
tween industry requirements and job preparedness of fresh
graduates of traditional BTech programs. Mukul Rustagi,
Co-founder of Classplus and Polaris School of Technology,
stated, "At Polaris, we are committed to nurturing the next
generation of tech leaders. Our unique approach combines
rigorous academic learning with real-world experience, en-
suring that our graduates are not only skilled but also in-
dustry-ready. We believe that PST will set a new standard
for tech education in India and globally."
TRUECALLER SURPASSES 400 M ACTIVE USERS
LUCKNOW: Truecaller, the leading global platform for ver-
ifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication is
proud to announce the very significant milestone of 400
million users monthly. Truecaller continues to grow rapid-
ly in many different geographic markets and has since 31

Pradesh's first Digital Doctor Clinic

IN PUNJAB
CHANDIGARH: The Aam
Aadmi Party (AAP) got
stronger in Khadoor Sahib
Lok Sabha constituency.
Bhupinder Singh Sandhu
(Bittu), who contested as-
sembly elections as an
independent candidate,
joined the AAP. Before con-
testing MLA elections as an
independent candidate, Bh-
upinder Singh Sandhu was
a member of the Congress
party. He was secretary of
PPCC in 2016 and member
of Railway board (Northern)
in 2011. He started his po-
litical career as a sarpanch
of Khwaspur. He has been
member, Block Samiti of
Khadoor Sahib, chairman
of market committee. Bh-
upinder Singh Sandhu has
been active in politics for 25
years, he has a good hold
in the Khadoor Sahib con-
stituency and his presence
will give the Aam Aadmi
Party a boost. Apart from
him, former vice president
of NSUI Punjab, Kanwar
Sandhu also joined the Aam
Aadmi Party. He came from
student politics and is well
known among the youth.
Chief Minister Bhagwant
Mann officially welcomed
both the leaders to the AAP.
persons are found. She said calamities. He said that his March this year grown with 10.1 million users. “Reaching
that teams of the National government has earmarked 400 million active users each month is something we are,
Disaster Response Force Rs 15 crore to tackle the di- of course, very proud of, but at the same time, we know
OUR CORRESPONDENT (NDRF), State Disaster Re- saster. More than 150 hous- that the need for a solution like Truecaller is significantly
sponse Force (SDRF), police es have been destroyed, greater. The problem of unwanted communication, spam,
LUCKNOW: After the MoU and fire department have dozens of trees and electric and fraud over the phone is unfortunately only growing
regarding investment with been deployed in the search poles were uprooted, sever- for both individuals and businesses. New technology and
the Government of Uttar and rescue operations. al roads were blocked and increased opportunities for fraudsters to make money
Pradesh, the Digital Doctor The state capital was cut over 50 dwelling units were are driving this development. We continue to develop our
Clinic project was started off for several hours from submerged across Mizoram app and add new functionality to protect our users before,
here today in village Piper- the rest of the country on in rain and landslides, offi- during, and after a phone call or SMS, says Alan Mamedi,
sand, Sarojininagar to pro- Tuesday due to a landslide cials said. co-founder and CEO of Truecaller. Truecaller reported an
average of 383.4 million active users per month during the
‘Prajwal will be arrested
vide better medical consul-
tation and necessary test first quarter of 2024 and at the end of the quarter, the num-
facilities to the villagers of ber of monthly active users was 389.9 million.
the state.
This first digital doctor clin-
at Airport upon his return’ 78% OF INDIAN TRAVELLERS PLAN SUMMER
GETAWAYS, SKYSCANNER RESEARCH REVEALS
ic, started under this project With the start of this clinic, the health system in rural OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: Global travel marketplace, Skyscanner, today
on the initiative of Yogi gov- the villagers of Piparsand and remote areas, thereby released findings from its latest research highlighting that
ernment, was inaugurated Gram Panchayat area will reducing the mortality rate BENGALURU: Karnataka budget-conscious travellers in India are eagerly gearing
by Sanjay Kumar, CEO of get the facility of ultrasound caused by the negligence of Home Minister G Paramesh- up for summer adventures and are on the hunt for great
Obdu Group, which prepared along with online consulta- quack doctors. With this, the wara on Wednesday said value deals. To assist them in their quest for savings, Sky-
the project and brought it to tion by doctors along with death rate due to negligence suspended JD(S) leader Pra- scanner has launched 'Savings Generator', a money-saving
life. necessary tests for all types of doctors can now be re- jwal Revanna, who is facing tool, to help Indian travellers save big on their summer trips.
On this occasion, senior of fever profiles like dengue, duced and he said that digital charges of sexually abusing Data from Skyscanner’s latest research, in association
members of the group and malaria, chikungunya, liver doctor clinics will not only be several women, will be ar- with OnePoll, highlights that over 78% of Indian travellers
many prominent people in- function, sugar jaundice etc. limited to Gram Panchayat rested as soon as he arrives are planning to get away this summer but 39% are yet to
cluding Mr. Kanchid Singh Medicines will also be but will also be limited to the at the airport here. their (SIT) process will start.” book. Furthermore, indecision on dates (51%) and desti-
were present. CEO Sanjai made available on the spot block level by building hospi- The statement comes two Asked if Prajwal would be nation (50%) rank as the top reasons why travellers are yet
Kumar said that to provide on the basis of test report tals of 20 to 50 beds and pro- days after Prajwal released arrested at the airport on to hit the book button. It’s clear that Indian travellers are on
better medical care and nec- being available within three viding government schemes a video statement promis- landing, he said, “it (arrest) a mission to snag the ultimate bargain with 47% actively
essary test facilities to every to five minutes. Let us inform like Ayushman Bharat to ing that he would appear has to be done there (at air- seeking out the best deals, and a further 20% waiting for
villager of Uttar Pradesh, dig- you that the Uttar Pradesh the villagers. benefit of the before the Special Investiga- port), as a warrant has been last-minute steals. Moreover, with the trend of #loudbud-
ital doctor clinics are being Government had signed the scheme will be given, tion Team (SIT), probing the issued. geting sweeping across the globe, 59% of Indian travellers
established in all the gram biggest MoU of the Health The Digital Doctor Clinic cases against him, on May So he will have to be ar- are opting for a more vocal approach to budgeting for their
panchayats of the state. Department with Obdu project is the first scheme 31. rested.” Prajwal (33), the summer getaway this year. Considering these trends, Sky-
In order to this end, Digital Group which is for the Digi- not only of Uttar Pradesh According to official sourc- grandson of JD(S) patriarch scanner’s Savings Generator can guide travellers to save
Doctor Clinic is being started tal Doctor Clinic project. The but also of Asia in which the es, the Hassan MP has H D Deve Gowda and the on flights and get the most bang for their travel buck.
from today 30th May in Pip- investment in this project is health system of rural and booked a return flight ticket NDA candidate from Has-
ersand, Lucknow, the capital Rs 3350 crore. The entire remote areas is being im- to Bengaluru from Munich san Lok Sabha segment, is UP: TRUCK HITS AUTORICKSHAW, KILLING TWO
of Uttar Pradesh. project is worth Rs 10,000 proved by using technologies on May 30, and is expect- facing charges of sexually AND INJURING FIVE
After this, the second clinic crore, which is being done in like Artificial Intelligence and ed to land in the city in the abusing women. He report- SHAHJAHANPUR (UP): Two persons were killed and five
is also completely ready to the first phase with an MoU Blockchain. Attendants will small hours of May 31. edly left for Germany on others severely injured after the autorickshaw they were
open in Narayanpur Gram of Rs 3350 crore. also be present at the clinic Addressing reporters here, April 27, a day after Hassan travelling in was hit by a truck here on Wednesday, police
Panchayat of Mall, Lucknow. This project will improve to take care of the patients. Parameshwara said, “All went to polls, and is still at said. The accident took place near Bibipur village in the
Bengaluru Court rejects Revanna’s anticipatory bail plea necessary measures have
to be taken, as a warrant
large. A ‘Blue Corner Notice’
seeking information on his
Sehramau Police Station area when the truck was allegedly
hit by a tractor trolley and it lost control, eventually colliding
OUR CORRESPONDENT has been issued against whereabouts has already with the autorickshaw coming from the opposite direction,
him (Prajwal). He has to been issued by Interpol, fol- Circle Officer (CO) Amit Chaurasia said. Seven passengers
BENGALURU: Suspended JD(S) leader Pra- be arrested. SIT is waiting, lowing a request by the SIT in the autorickshaw suffered injuries and were admitted
jwal Revanna, on Wednesday moved a Spe- they will arrest him and will via the Central Bureau of In- to a hospital where Haripal (48) and Ramakant (35) died
cial Court here seeking anticipatory bail in a take his statement, and vestigation (CBI). during treatment. An investigation is underway.
rape case registered against him. The court, PROMPT ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY NFR TO
however, rejected his anticipatory bail plea. DG NCC FLAGS OFF MT KANG YATSE-II EXPED STRANDED PASSENGERS
The special court for the Elected Represen- NEW DELHI: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) boys and MALIGAON: Train operations in Assam’s Dima Hasao dis-
tative dismissed the bail application moved girls mountaineering expedition to Mount Kang Yatse-II trict were disrupted by Cyclone Remal, causing heavy rain-
by his advocate Arun. representatives fearing arrest in the kidnap peak was flagged off by DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh fall and subsequent waterlogging on railway tracks, yards,
All eyes are on Kempegowda International case linked to her husband. The SIT filed from New Delhi on May 28, 2024. The peak is located and tunnels. NFR took measures to control services, result-
Airport where Prajwal is expected to arrive objections to granting the anticipatory bail in the Ladakh region at an altitude of 6,250 meter and ing in cancellations, partial cancellations, and rescheduling
on May 31, and the SIT is likely to arrest him to her and also sought to cancel the interim this is the 87th NCC Cadets mountaineering expedition of trains. On May 28, 2024, rainfall measured 229 mm at
the moment he lands. Meanwhile, Prajwal’s anticipatory bail issued to H D Revanna in since 1970. The team comprises five officers, 17 per- KM/110 from 05:00 to 11:30. Efforts were made to aid
mother Bhavani Revanna has filed an antic- the same case. Bhavani Revanna’s anticipa- manent instructors and 24 cadets (12 boys & 12 girls) stranded passengers by providing packaged drinking wa-
ipatory bail in the special court for elected tory bail order is reserved for May 31. from various NCC directorates. ter and food at Lumding and Guwahati Railway stations.
4 Lucknow, Friday, 31 May 2024
UP: Fortuner in convoy of BJP MP Record heat scorches northern,
Brij Bhushan’s son kills two on bike central India, Delhi hits 79-yr high
OUR CORRESPONDENT
LUCKNOW/ GONDA(UP):
Tragedy struck in Gonda as a
Fortuner, allegedly from the
convoy of Karan Bhushan
Singh, son of BJP MP Brij
Bhushan Singh and the party
candidate from Kaiserganj,
was involved in a fatal acci-
dent, claiming the lives of
two bike riders and leaving a
woman critically injured.
The incident occurred near
Chhataipurwa as the convoy
was en route to Huzurpur
around 9 am on Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses recounted the
horrifying moments when
the Fortuner, embellished
with “Police Escort” mark-
ings, attempted to overtake
a car but lost control, hitting
an electric pole and crushing
the unsuspecting bike riders
and an elderly woman sitting
by the roadside. The victims,
‘All Eyes on Rafah’: Social media campaign
highlights Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
OUR CORRESPONDENT
RAFAH: The escalation of Is-
raeli shelling and airstrikes
outside the southern Gaza
city of Rafah on Tuesday
led to the tragic deaths of
at least 37 people, sparking
widespread international
condemnation.
The “All Eyes on Rafah”
campaign has gained sig-
nificant traction on social
media platforms, including
Instagram and TikTok, with
activists and humanitarian
groups urging global atten-
tion to the unfolding crisis in
Rafah.
Seven months after Israel
launched a major offensive
in response to the October
7 Hamas-led attacks that
killed 1,200 people in Israel,
Gaza remains in a dire hu-
manitarian situation.
The “All Eyes on Rafah”
campaign, trending world-
wide, symbolizes solidarity
with Palestinians affected by
the strikes. Several Indian ce-
lebrities, including Priyanka
Chopra, Samantha Ruth Pra-
bhu, Alia Bhatt, Richa Chad-
ha, Kareena Kapoor, and
Varun Dhawan, have shared
the campaign’s message on
Instagram, with the hashtag
#alleyesonrafah amassing
up to 108,000 posts.
On Tuesday, Israeli air-
strikes targeted tents in
AlMawasi, west of Rafah,
resulting in the deaths of at
least 21 people, according
to Gaza health authorities,
including at least 12 women.
However, the IDF denied
striking the designated
Water wastage in Delhi to attract Rs 2,000 penalty
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: The Delhi gov-
ernment announced on
Wednesday that a fine of Rs
2,000 will be imposed on ac-
tivities that waste water, such
as washing vehicles with a
hose and using domestic
water supply for construction
and commercial purposes.
The national capital is
grappling with a severe water
shortage due to an unprece-
dented heatwave, with tem-
peratures reaching around
50 degrees Celsius in parts
of the city.
Water Minister Atishi
has instructed the Delhi Jal
Board (DJB) to deploy 200
teams across the city to
curb water-wasting practic-
es. These include car wash-
ing with a hose, overflowing
water tanks, and the use of
domestic water supply for
identified as Rehan (17) and
Shahzad Khan (24) from
Nidura village, lost their lives
at the scene, while 60-year-
old Sita Devi sustained se-
vere injuries.
Despite the gravity of the
situation, Karan Bhushan
Singh’s convoy reportedly did
not halt after the accident,
continuing its journey un-
abated. Additional Superin-
tendent of Police (West) Rad-
humanitarian area in Al-
Mawasi. This incident fol-
lowed an Israeli attack on
Sunday that caused a blaze
in a tent camp in a western
district of Rafah, killing at
least 45 people.
The attack hit a tent camp
north of Rafah in Tal as-Sul-
tan, with many shelters burn-
ing with occupants inside, re-
ported AlJazeera. The Gaza
Government Media Office
stated that Israel dropped
seven 900 kg bombs and
missiles on the camp.
A BBC report noted that Is-
raeli forces had reached cen-
tral Rafah and seized a key
hill near the Egyptian border,
with tanks stationed at the
al-Awda roundabout.
The conflict has displaced
over 1 million Palestinians,
many already uprooted by
the ongoing Israel-Hamas
fighting. These individuals
now reside in dire conditions
in tent camps and war-rav-
aged areas, lacking basic
necessities, according to the
United Nations.
Gaza’s Health Ministry re-
ported that Israeli bombard-
ments and ground offen-
sives have killed more than
36,000 Palestinians. Algeria
nondomestic purposes.
In a directive to the DJB’s
Chief Executive Officer, Ati-
shi stated: “These teams
will be deployed from 8 am
on Thursday and will im-
pose fines on anyone found
wasting water. They will also
disconnect any illegal water
connections at construction
sites or commercial estab-
lishments.”
The minister highlighted
that the intense heatwave in
the national capital, coupled
heshyam Rai confirmed that
the family of the deceased
has filed a complaint, lead-
ing to the detention of the
driver and seizure of the
damaged Fortuner.
The vehicle bore the reg-
istration number UP 32 HW
1800 and is registered un-
der the name of Nandini Ed-
ucation Institute in the RTO,
managed by MP Brijbhushan
Singh. This incident has com-
has proposed a UN Security
Council resolution for an im-
mediate ceasefire and a halt
to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.
The resolution calls for
the opening of all border
crossings and humanitarian
access to Gaza’s 2.3 mil-
lion residents, who are in
urgent need of aid.UN Sec-
retary-General Antonio Gu-
terres described the situation
in Gaza as a “humanitarian
catastrophe” and urged Isra-
el to allow safe delivery of aid
through all crossing points.
The International Federa-
tion of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies also
called for a ceasefire and
unimpeded humanitarian
access.
Guterres emphasised that
recent orders from the Inter-
national Court of Justice di-
recting Israel to cease its of-
fensive and open the border
for aid deliveries are binding.
He also called for prepara-
tions to transfer governance
responsibilities to the Pales-
tinian Authority.
US State Department
spokesman Matthew Miller
expressed regret over the
deaths of up to 45 displaced
Palestinian civilians in an Is-
with Haryana’s failure to re-
lease Delhi’s share of water,
has led to a significant short-
age. “Given these circum-
stances, conserving water
is crucial. However, there is
considerable wastage of wa-
ter in many parts of Delhi,”
she said. She also noted the
existence of illegal connec-
tions of domestic water sup-
ply at construction sites and
commercial establishments,
emphasising the need to
address such misuse.In a
pounded the controversy sur-
rounding Brijbhushan Singh,
whose ticket was revoked
amidst allegations of sexual
exploitation of female wres-
tlers.
The former president of
the Wrestling Federation of
India (WFI) faced serious
charges, prompting the BJP
to field his son, Karan Bhu-
shan, as the candidate for
Kaiserganj. Karan Bhushan,
who currently serves as the
president of the UP Wrestling
Association, has been thrust
into the spotlight amidst
ongoing legal proceedings
against his father. The inci-
dent serves as a sobering re-
minder of Lakhimpur Khiri in-
cident where the Minister of
State for Home Ajay Mishra’s
son Ashish Mishra mowed
down farmers who were re-
turning home after a protest
in 2021.
raeli attack but did not indi-
cate any US view that Israel
had crossed the Biden ad-
ministration’s “red lines.”
On Tuesday, Spain, Ireland,
and Norway officially rec-
ognized a Palestinian state,
prompting a strong reaction
from Israel.
The three countries hope
their decision will inspire oth-
er EU nations to follow suit.
Norwegian Foreign Minister
Espen Barth Eide described
the recognition as support
for moderate forces, while
Spanish Prime Minister
Pedro Sanchez stated that
Spain recognizes a unified
Palestinian state, including
the Gaza Strip, West Bank,
and East Jerusalem as its
capital.
With these recognitions,
146 out of 193 UN member
states now recognize a Pal-
estinian state. About 80 per
cent of Gaza’s population,
or 2.3 million people, are
displaced, with UN officials
warning of famine. The fight-
ing in Rafah has hindered hu-
manitarian aid efforts.
Despite the Israeli mili-
tary’s claims of permitting
hundreds of trucks to enter
Gaza via Kerem Shalom, aid
groups report challenges in
accessing this aid.
The UN has only managed
to collect aid from about
170 trucks through Kerem
Shalom over the past three
weeks. Smaller aid deliveries
through northern crossings
and a US-built floating pier
are insufficient, with the pier
currently under repair, com-
plicating aid efforts further
post on X, Atishi announced
the upcoming crackdown on
water wastage, including the
disconnection of illegal water
connections at construction
sites and commercial es-
tablishments. On Tuesday,
Atishi accused Haryana of
withholding Delhi’s share of
water since May 1 and stat-
ed that the Delhi government
would implement various
measures, including rational-
ising the water supply in the
city. She indicated that the
Delhi government might ap-
proach the Supreme Court
if the Yamuna water supply
does not improve soon.
“The water level at Wa-
zirabad was 674.5 feet on
May 1. This is the average lev-
el that should be maintained.
Last year in April, May, and
June, the minimum level was
maintained at 674.5 feet,”
Atishi said on Tuesday.
IMD ANTICIPATES RELIEF FROM HEATWAVE SOON
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: Northern and
central regions of India were
engulfed by an intense heat-
wave, with temperatures
reaching a record high in 79
years in the national capital
on Wednesday. Delhi’s main
weather station, the Safdar-
jung observatory, reported a
scorching 46.8 degrees Cel-
sius.
However, an astonishing
52.9 degrees was recorded
in Mungeshpur, leading the
IMD to scrutinise the local
automatic weather station
for sensor inaccuracies.
The searing heat affected
several states, with Haryana,
Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan,
and Uttar Pradesh experi-
encing temperatures above
47 degrees Celsius.
Notably, Rohtak and
Prayagraj hit 48.8 degrees,
the highest in the nation for
the day, as per the India Me-
teorological Department. Re-
cord-breaking temperatures
‘Government grants CAA citizenship
in West Bengal, Haryana, Uttarakhand’
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: The process
of granting citizenship cer-
tificates under the newly
implemented Citizenship
(Amendment) Rules, 2024
has officially commenced in
the states of West Bengal,
Haryana, and Uttarakhand.
This development saw
the first set of applicants in
these states receiving their
citizenship certificates on
Wednesday.
The Citizenship (Amend-
ment) Rules, 2024, which
were announced by the
Government on March 11
2024, lay down a clear and
structured method for the
submission and processing
of citizenship applications.
These rules are specifically
NTPC Vindhyachal wins International
British Safety Council Award 2024
OUR CORRESPONDENT
VINDHYANAGAR: NTPC
Vindhyachal has been
awarded the prestigious
International British Safety
Council Award 2024, recog-
nizing its exceptional com-
mitment to workplace safe-
ty. The award was presented
on May 30, 2024, to Dr. BC
Chaturvedi (CGM Medical)
and Ashish Agrawal (AGM
Safety) by Mike Robinson.
This accolade underscores
the dedication of the Vindhy-
achal team in maintaining
safety standards for 850
employees and over 8,000
workers at India’s largest ther-
mal power plant. The award,
attained through a rigorous
evaluation of over 1,200 in-
dustries worldwide, is a testa-
ment to NTPC Vindhyachal’s
superior safety practices.
Hooda criticises BJP, says Congress fights for rights
CHANDIGARH: Former
Haryana Chief Minister and
Leader of Opposition, Bhu-
pinder Singh Hooda, stated
on Wednesday that the peo-
ple of Himachal are poised
to vote against the Agniveer
scheme and in favor of the
Old Pension Scheme.
After extensive campaign-
ing in Haryana and Chan-
digarh, Hooda arrived in
Kangra today to campaign
for former Union Minister
and Congress candidate,
Anand Sharma. Commend-
for the month were observed
in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh,
and Rohtak, Haryana, sur-
passing previous highs of
48.4 degrees Celsius in
1994 and 47.2 degrees in
1995, respectively.
The extreme 52.9 degrees
Celsius in Mungeshpur, situ-
ated on the outskirts of Delhi,
puzzled climate experts. IMD
Director General Mrutyunjay
Mohapatra remarked on the
anomaly compared to other
regional weather stations.
“It looks abnormal and it
is an outlier when compared
with other weather stations
in the national capital re-
gion,” he said in a statement.
designed to assist individu-
als belonging to Hindu, Sikh,
Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, and
Christian communities who
have migrated to India from
Pakistan, Bangladesh, and
Afghanistan on or before
December 31, 2014 due to
religious persecution or the
fear of such persecution.
In West Bengal, the Em-
Executive Director and Plant
Head, Shri E Satya Phani Ku-
mar, credited this success to
the concerted efforts of all de-
partments in fostering a safe
working environment. "This
achievement is the result of
our collective dedication to
creating a safe working envi-
ronment," he stated.
CGM (O&M) Shri Sameer
ing Anand Sharma, he de-
scribed him as a leader who
voices the concerns of the
people in Parliament and
advocates for their rights. He
assured that Anand Sharma
would be a strong advocate
for the people in the govern-
ment of India.
Addressing election ral-
lies in Nagrota, Bagwa, and
Chamba, he predicted victo-
ry for the Congress. Hooda
asserted that the BJP aims
to alter the Constitution and
strip away the constitutional
Lucknow News (English Daily)
Minister of Earth Sciences
Kiren Rijiju instructed a re-
view of the Mungeshpur sta-
tion after a slight dip in tem-
peratures from the previous
day’s 49.9 degrees recorded
at three Delhi stations.
The IMD anticipates relief
from the heatwave soon due
to an incoming western dis-
turbance, expected rainfall,
thunderstorms, and moist
winds from the Arabian Sea.
Una, a gateway to Himachal
Pradesh, broke its own tem-
perature record with 46 de-
grees Celsius, surpassing the
45.2 degrees set in 2013.
Similarly, Karwar in Karna-
taka reached 38 degrees,
the state’s highest for May,
beating the 37.6 degrees re-
corded last year.
In response to the heat-
wave, Bihar has shut down
educational institutions and
anganwadi centres until
June 8 following reports of
heatinduced fainting among
students.
The IMD predicts the heat-
powered Committee of the
state took the lead by grant-
ing citizenship certificates to
the first group of applicants.
Similarly, the Empowered
Committees in Haryana and
Uttarakhand also approved
the initial batch of applica-
tions and awarded citizen-
ship certificates to eligible
individuals. This move fol-
Sharma lauded the team's
dedication and hard work,
while Human Resource
Head, Shri Rakesh Arora, ex-
pressed gratitude to union
and association members
for their vital support in safe-
ty initiatives, emphasizing
the importance of their col-
lective effort in this accom-
plishment.
rights granted to the people.
He emphasized that these
rights were established by
Congress governments and
are enshrined in the Consti-
tution drafted by Baba Sa-
heb Bhimrao Ambedkar.
These rights include the
right to reservation, right to
information, MNREGA, right
to food and education. He
further announced that Con-
gress plans to introduce the
right to permanent employ-
ment and the right to guar-
anteed MSP for farmers.
wave to persist in Bihar for a
few more days, and officials
are advising precautions
against heat exposure and
dehydration.
Haryana’s Hisar experi-
enced a high of 48.5 degrees
Celsius, with Mahendragarh
and Sirsa also facing intense
heat.
Jhajjar and Faridabad re-
corded 48.4 and 48 degrees
Celsius, respectively, while
Ambala and Karnal had
slightly lower temperatures.
Rohtak and Hisar received
evening showers, offering a
brief respite from the heat.
In Punjab, Bathinda was
the hottest at 48.5 degrees
Celsius, with Ludhiana and
Pathankot both reaching
46.1 degrees.
Other cities also reported
high temperatures. Rajas-
than saw a slight decrease in
temperatures, yet Pilani and
Churu remained extremely
hot, with the former being
the state’s hottest spot for
the day.
lows the initial distribution
of citizenship certificates in
New Delhi on May 15, where
the Union Home Secretary
personally handed over the
certificates to the appli-
cants.
The Citizenship (Amend-
ment) Rules, 2024 specify
a comprehensive procedure
that begins with the submis-
sion of applications through
an online portal. These ap-
plications are then reviewed
by District Level Commit-
tees (DLCs) before being
forwarded to the State Level
Empowered Committees
(ECs) for final approval. This
meticulous process ensures
that all applications are han-
dled efficiently and trans-
parently, safeguarding the
interests of the applicants.
SJVN NET PROFIT RISES
TO RS 61 CR IN Q4
NEW DELHI: State-owned
SJVN has reported over
twofold jump in consolidat-
ed profit to Rs 61.08 crore
during the March quarter,
on account of exceptional
gains. The company re-
ported a consolidated net
profit of Rs 17.21 crore in
the year-ago period, a BSE
filing showed. The finan-
cial results of the company
showed an exception gains
of Rs 103.84 crore during
the quarter. However, total
income of the company
dipped to Rs 573.23 crore
in the quarter from Rs
582.78 crore in the same
period a year ago. The con-
solidated net profit of the
company in 2023-24 was
at Rs 911.44 crore from
Rs 1,359.30 crore in year
ago. Total income in the
fiscal also decreased to
Rs 2,876.96 crore from Rs
3,282.50 crore in 2022-23.
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