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Editorial: Guilt acceptance EC to BJP, Congress: Avoid divisive rhetoric on caste JD(S) complains against Rahul for claiming MP Prajwal ‘raped 400 women’
1K more refugees enter Mizoram CM Vijayan advises people to remain
as Myanmar fighting intensifies cautious amid IMD's red alert in state
OUR CORRESPONDENT
SILCHAR: Over 1,000 peo-
ple from Myanmar have
taken refuge in Mizoram’s
border district of Champhai
after fighting intensified
between Myanmar’s rebel
forces and the ruling junta,
the district administration
said on Thursday.
Champhai deputy com-
missioner James Lalrinch-
hana said a fresh influx of
people across the border
started on May 17 and
more than a thousand peo-
ple including children and
women had taken refuge
in the district by May 22
(Wednesday).
“They started entering
our district on May 17 mid-
night. Most of them have
taken shelter with their rel-
atives in Khuangphah and
Vaikhawtlang area near In-
do-Myanmar international
border,” he told LN.
Officials said about 600
Myanmar refugees from
Chin state took refuge
in Vaikhawtlang village
in Champhai district and
another 200 crossed the
border from an area near
Khuangphah village in the
same district.
“Their lives were in dan-
Porsche crash: Pune teen, father claim
family driver was behind the wheel
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: In a dramat-
ic turn of events in the
high-profile Pune crash
case, the 17-year-old boy,
accused of driving the
Porsche that collided with
a motorbike and killed two
people, has now reportedly
claimed that his family driv-
er was behind the wheel
during the accident. The
minor’s two friends, who
were with him at the time,
have supported his claims,
reported India Today.
The accused teenager's
friend and family driver
who were accompanying
him in the car during Sun-
day's fatal accident were
questioned by the police
on Thursday. The driver
in his first statement had
claimed that he was be-
hind the wheel when the
fatal accident took place.
The minor's father has also
claimed that it was the fam-
ily driver who was driving
the Porsche on the fateful
Maldives to soon launch India's RuPay service
OUR CORRESPONDENT
MALDIVE: Notwithstanding
the turbulence in their bilater-
al ties, the Maldives will soon
launch India’s RuPay service,
which a senior minister has
said "will bolster the Maldiv-
ian Rufiyaa." RuPay, a prod-
uct of the National Payments
Corporation of India (NPCI), is
the first of its global card pay-
ment network in India, with
wide acceptance at ATMs,
POS devices, and e-com-
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ger in their country and
they have taken shelter
here. We are aware of the
movement and believe that
they’ll go back home once
the situation becomes nor-
mal there,” officials said.
Lalrinchhana said the
administration has not re-
ceived any request for as-
sistance and local NGOs
have been supporting the
new batch of refugees. “We
are yet to get calls for sup-
port from them.
As per our reports, most
of them are staying with
their relatives. Some are
staying in shelter homes
and we are providing them
night, according to India To-
day.
Pune Police questioned
the grandfather of the ac-
cused teenager in connec-
tion with an offence regis-
tered against the juvenile's
father and several staff
members, as well as the
owner of two liquor-serv-
ing establishments in the
Mundhwa area, reported
PTI quoting a crime branch
official. The grandfather
was confronted with his son
at the police commission-
er's office to verify certain
facts.
The teenager was re-
merce websites across India.
Minister of Economic Devel-
opment and Trade Mohamed
Saeed while announcing how
both India and China have
agreed to use local currency
in bilateral trade, spoke about
the upcoming launch of In-
dia’s RuPay. “The upcoming
launch of India's RuPay ser-
vice is anticipated to further
bolster the Maldivian rufiyaa
(MVR),” Saeed told state-run
PSM News on Wednesday.
He also emphasised that “ad-
security,” he said.
Over 36,500 Myanmar
refugees are estimated to
be in the state across its 11
districts. The state govern-
ment has built 149 relief
camps in seven districts
to accommodate the refu-
gees. Six Mizoram districts,
Champhai, Siaha, Lawngt-
lai, Hnahthial, Serchhip and
Saitual share a border with
Myanmar.
Mizoram shares
510-km-long border with
a Bangladesh and Myanmar
Myanmar’s Chin state and
the Mizos share ethnic ties
with people belonging to
the Chin community. It is
on account of these ties
manded to the observation
home by the Juvenile Jus-
tice Board (JJB) on Wednes-
day following an outcry over
quick bail and the police's
review plea. A senior police
official said during his stay
at the observation home,
the juvenile will under-
go psychological assess-
ments. The police have reg-
istered an FIR against the
minor under IPC sections
304 (culpable homicide not
amounting to murder), 304
A (causing death by negli-
gence), 279 (rash driving)
and relevant sections of the
Motor Vehicles Act.
dressing the dollar issue and
reinforcing the MVR is a top
priority for the current admin-
istration. However, there has
been no announcement of
any date for the launch. Last
week, a news portal, Corpo-
rateMaldives.com, reported
that Saeed conveyed that the
card will be “formally utilised
for transactions denominat-
ed in rupees within Maldivian
territory.” “We are currently
engaged in discussions with
India to explore avenues for
that a large number of peo-
ple in Champhai district
joined the protest last week
against the central govern-
ment’s move to scrap the
Free Movement Regime be-
tween India and Myanmar.
The protests were organ-
ised by Zo Re-Unification
Organisation (Zoro), a Mizo
group which seeks the re-
unification of all Chin-Kuki-
Mizo-Zomi tribes of India,
by bringing them under one
administration.
The free movement re-
gime allows people to cross
up to 16 km on both sides
of the international border.
Meanwhile, it has
emerged that the teenag-
er’s grandfather, who start-
ed the family’s construction
business, allegedly has un-
derworld connections. The
Central Bureau of Investiga-
tion (CBI) has charge-sheet-
ed the grandfather for al-
legedly hiring a mercenary
from Chhota Rajan’s gang
to kill a Shiv Sena corpora-
tor, Ajay Bhosale, in 2009.
According to the CBI, the
grandfather allegedly con-
tracted Chhota Rajan to ex-
ecute Bhosale’s murder af-
ter a failed mediation over
a property dispute with his
brother.
“Sometime in 2009, I
was contacted by Chhota
Rajan to intervene in the
property disputes between
two brothers (the teen’s
grandfather and his sibling).
Since I refused, the builder
gave a contract to Rajan
and accordingly the attack
on me was orchestrated on
October 11, 2009,” Bho-
sale told LN on Wednesday.
facilitating payments in ru-
pees,” the minister said. An
India-Maldives joint state-
ment during the official vis-
it of the then President of
Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed
Solih to India in August 2022
said: “The two leaders wel-
comed the ongoing work to
operationalize the usage of
Rupay Cards in Maldives and
agreed to consider further
measures to boost bilateral
travel and tourism and eco-
nomic inter-linkages.”
OUR CORRESPONDENT
KARNATAKA: The India Me-
teorological Department on
Thursday revised its weath-
er forecast and issued a red
alert for two districts in Ker-
ala amid heavy rainfall. The
alert was issued for Ernaku-
lam and Thrissur districts,
which were earlier under
orange alert.
Meanwhile, an orange
alert was also sounded in
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha,
Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad,
Malappuram, Kozhikode
and Wayanad districts of
the state.
Chief Minister Pinarayi
Vijayan has advised people
to remain cautious amid
intense rainfall in Kerala.
"Intense rainfall expected
within a short period of time
may lead to flash floods.
Urban and low-lying areas
are particularly vulnerable
to waterlogging. Prolonged
rainfall can also trigger
landslides. People should
Govt may address inverted duty structures in
washing machines, solar glass and air purifiers
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: The govern-
ment is likely to consider
addressing the issue of
inverted duty structure
for certain products like
paper, furniture, washing
machines, solar glass, and
air purifiers to promote do-
mestic manufacturing, an
official has said.
Inverted duty structure re-
fers to taxation on inputs at
higher rates than finished
products that result in the
build-up of credits and cas-
cading costs.
The official said the Com-
merce and Industry Ministry
India women’s team suffers shock
0-5 defeat to Argentina in Hockey
OUR CORRESPONDENT
ANTWERP: India suffered
a humiliating 0-5 defeat
to Argentina to begin their
European leg of the FIH
Women’s Pro League cam-
paign on a disappointing
note here on Wednesday.
Julieta Jankunas (53rd,
59th minutes) struck a
brace, while Agustina Gor-
zelany (13th), Valentina
Raposo (24th) and Victoria
Miranda (41st) were the
other goal getters for the
Argentines.
The Indian women, who
were playing their first
match under new coach
Harendra Singh, looked
out of sorts and failed to
create any threatening cir-
cle penetrations in the first
two quarters.
In a surprising develop-
ment, former India captain
and veteran goalkeeper
Savita Punia was omitted
from the Indian team line-
up despite being named
in the squad as Bichu Devi
Kharibam guarded the
exercise caution during
such weather events," he
said in a Facebook post.
The low-lying areas in Kera-
la, including Kochi, Thiruva-
nanthapuram, Thrissur and
Kozhikode remained water-
logged on Thursday amid
heavy showers. Visuals
aired on television channels
showed a waterlogged KS-
RTC bus stand in Kochi, MG
Road and other adjacent
areas. Widespread damage
was caused to roads.
Around 223 people were
accommodated in eight
relief camps across the
has shared a list of products
with the Finance Ministry to
look at the inverted duty
structure issues. The list
was shared after holding
detailed consultations with
industry associations and
export promotion councils.
goalpost.
Argentina looked far
more creative and threat-
ening, securing as many
as seven penalty corners
in the first two quarters.
Argentina got their first
penalty corner in the fourth
minute followed by anoth-
er a minute later but failed
to find the net. They kept
up the pressure on the Indi-
an defence with relentless
attacks, entering the oppo-
nent circle on consistent
basis.
The Argentines secured
two more penalty corners
in the first quarter and the
R.N.I. Reg. No.
state, opened in Kozhikode,
Malappuram, Ernakulam,
and Thiruvananthapuram
districts.
According to the Kerala
State Disaster Management
Authority, seven rain-related
deaths were reported in Ker-
ala from May 19 to 23. A to-
tal of 154 houses were par-
tially damaged, while three
houses were fully damaged.
The disaster management
authority has advised fisher-
men not to venture into the
sea.
The Thuravoor area on the
national highway at Alap-
“We have already sent the
list to the Finance Ministry.
The list includes products
such as paper, furniture,
washing machines, solar
glass, air purifiers, and
some cases in apparel and
jewellery also,” the official
second opportunity was
put into use by Gorzelany
with a flick to the left of In-
dia custodian Bichu.
The Indians looked a bit
more confident in the sec-
ond quarter but it was Ar-
gentina who controlled the
proceedings.
Argentina wasted a pen-
alty corner in the 19th min
before Bichu made two
fine saves. Argentina were
not to be denied for long
as they scored their sec-
ond goal in the 24th min-
ute from their fifth penalty
corner through a variation
strike from Raposo.
puzha was blocked for over
three hours on Thursday
amid heavy rain.
Parts of the Kuttanad
region in Alappuzha were
inundated, whereas the
Mavoor region of Kozhikode
saw damage to agriculture.
Minor landslides were re-
ported in Malappuram and
Kasaragod districts.
Due to the heavy rainfall,
shops and private hospitals
remained flooded in the
Thrissur district. The Thris-
sur district administration
has instructed authorities to
clear silt from drains within
their jurisdiction within sev-
en days.
Meanwhile, flight services
from Kozhikode Internation-
al Airport were delayed due
to heavy rains. Earlier, four
shutters of the Malankara
Dam in Idukki district were
opened, prompting the au-
thorities to advise residents
along the banks of the
Thodupuzha and Moovattu-
puzha rivers to stay alert.
said. Inverted duty struc-
ture impacts the domestic
industry, as manufacturers
have to pay a higher price
for raw materials in terms
of duty, while the finished
products land at lower duty
and cost.
Expensive inputs make
products costly and can-
not compete in the export
market. In the domestic
market, such products are
prone to cheaper imports.
Addressing this duty issue
would help the competitive-
ness of domestic exporters
and that, in turn, will help in-
crease shipments and pro-
mote manufacturing.
SINDHU SAILS TO
MALAYSIA MASTERS
SECOND ROUND
KUALA LUMPUR: Return-
ing from a break, two-time
Olympic medallist P V Sind-
hu progressed to the wom-
en’s singles second round
with a straight-game win
over Scotland’s Kirsty Gilm-
our at the Malaysia Masters
Super 500 badminton tour-
nament here on Wednes-
day. World No. 15 Sindhu,
who had skipped the Uber
Cup and Thailand Open,
notched up a 21-17 21-16
win over Gilmour, who is
ranked 22nd, in the open-
ing-round match that lasted
46 minutes.
The fifth-seeded Indi-
an, who last won a title
in 2022 Singapore Open,
will next face Korea’s Sim
Yu Jin. In mixed doubles,
B Sumeeth Reddy and N
Sikki Reddy, world No. 53,
also advanced to the sec-
ond round after outlasting
Hong Kong qualifiers Lui
Chun Wai and Fu Chi Yan
21-15 12-21 21-17 in 47
minutes. The husband-wife
duo will have the task of
taming the top seeds Chen
Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of
Malaysia next.
2 Lucknow, Friday, 24 May 2024 Lucknow News (English Daily)

An Possibilities
EDITORIAL
Guilt acceptance
Plea bargaining is a unique concept in the legal system
that, in certain cases, allows parties to avoid lengthy trials
and the risk of conviction on more serious charges. It is ba-
sically a process whereby the accused admits part or all of
the crime in exchange for a lesser punishment. Needless to BY BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THROUGH PROVIDING HOLISTIC EDUCATION AND NURTURING SOCIO-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING,
say, it should be opted for under appropriate legal guidance.
In 1991, the Law Commission, in its 142nd Report on Con- THE AKANKSHA FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ENABLING STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO LEAD EMPOWERED LIVES
cessional Treatment of Offenders who on Their Own Initiative On April 15, 2024, in Pune,
Choose to Plead Guilty, considered the introduction of plea there was a special event or-
bargaining. Interestingly, the report mentioned the reforma- ganised by Nexus of Good,
tive provisions embodied in Section 360 of the Code of Crim- Pune Chapter. It was their
inal Procedure, 1973, and in the Probation of Offenders Act. 7th event, and it featured
The concept of plea bargaining was reiterated in the 154th a talk and Q&A session by
and 177th reports. In 2003, the Committee on Criminal Ms. Sivakami, a leader at
Justice Reforms, under the chairmanship of Justice VS Mali- the Akanksha Foundation.
math, formerly Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, sug- Her words were powerful
gested reforms to the criminal justice system and referred to and connected deeply with
plea bargaining as well. everyone there. She shared
There were several high-level meetings and discussions on about leadership and edu-
such issues. By way of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, cation in a way that inspired
2005, a new Chapter XXIA everyone.
on Plea Bargaining was intro- The concept of plea Ms. Sivakami com-
duced in the Code of Criminal bargaining in India is a menced her address with
Procedure, consisting of Sec- positive middle path and humility, reflecting on her
tions 265A-265L. has been brought about journey within the foun-
The positives of plea bar- with a holistic view for dation, spanning visits to
gaining include alleviating the a reformative approach; numerous schools across
burden on courts, which often Plea bargaining allows Maharashtra. Her request
face a significant caseload. defendants to admit guilt to the committee to share
By resolving cases through for lesser punishment, their experiences under-
these provisions, the judicial avoiding lengthy trials, scored her commitment to
system can allocate resourc- thereby improving judicial collaborative learning and
es and focus on litigation efficiency, but is restricted growth. She delved into a
that requires more attention, to minor offenses and poignant question: “What
thereby improving efficiency. requires careful legal defines you?”
Parties can avoid the guidance In a world often preoccu-
lengthy process of trials and pied with success, skills,
appeals. The costs and time of litigation are minimised, and challenges, she en-
which is a huge pro. It is a positive, rectifying approach for couraged introspection,
the accused and provides compensation to victims in many inviting the audience to
cases. However, it is not applicable to all kinds of offences. ponder over their own defi-
Lawmakers have been extremely cautious while drafting nitions. Drawing from her
such provisions. personal narrative, Ms. Siv-
Plea bargaining is applicable to offences for which the akami unveiled the layers
maximum punishment is imprisonment for seven years or of her journey, marked by
less. It does not apply to offences punishable by death, life resilience and determina-
imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term exceeding seven tion. Ms. Sivakami’s expe-
years. It also cannot be used in offences that affect the so- riences growing up on the
cio-economic condition or where the offence is committed outskirts of Dharavi, one of
against a woman or a child below 14 years of age, and other Asia’s largest slums, serve
similar conditions. as a profound backdrop to Through initiatives like ‘Project Setu’, the Akanksha Foundation aims to reach 500 schools, impacting 80,000 students in the next five years
The Central Government has determined the offences her leadership journey. that she discovered the meaningful connections, a cades, Akanksha has ded- ed education, Akanksha
under the following laws that shall be considered as affect- For her, navigating the power of resilience and re- lesson she seamlessly inte- icated itself to providing equips students with the The Akanksha has
ing socio-economic conditions: the Dowry Prohibition Act, complexities of Dharavi sourcefulness. Despite the grated into her leadership high-quality, holistic ed- skills, knowledge and val- impacted over 14,000
1961; the Commission of Sati Prevention Act, 1987; the shaped her resilience, em- hardships, Dharavi fostered approach. ucation to children from ues they need to succeed in students through its
Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986; pathy, and determination. a sense of community and About the Akanksha low-income backgrounds school and beyond. formal school education
the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956; the Protection of Living on the outskirts of solidarity that left an indel- Foundation Ms. Sivakami’s in Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri Professional devel- programme and supported
Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005; the Infant Milk Dharavi meant confronting ible mark on her. reflections extended be- Chinchwad, Navi Mumbai opment for educators: 5,100 alumni
Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of not only economic hard- The collective spirit of yond personal anecdotes to and Nagpur. Akanksha invests in the tiatives like ‘Project Setu,’
Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992; provisions of ships but also societal stig- resilience and mutual sup- encompass The Akanksha Through 26 innovative continuous professional de- Akanksha aims to scale its
the Fruit Products Order, 1955 (issued under the Essential ma. Ms. Sivakami candidly port among its residents Foundation’s transforma- schools run in partnership velopment of its educators, impact by partnering with
Commodities Act, 1955); provisions of the Meat Food Prod- shared how she felt hesitant provided a lifeline amidst tive work. Founded with a with municipal corpora- providing training, work- municipal corporations
ucts Order, 1973 (issued under the Essential Commodities to discuss her background adversity. It was within this vision to break the cycle of tions, Akanksha offers a shops, and mentorship pro- to replicate its successful
Act, 1955); offences with respect to animals that find place in school or college, fearing tight-knit community that poverty through education, comprehensive education grams to enhance teaching practices in public schools,
in Schedule I and Part II of Schedule II, as well as offences judgment or prejudice. she learned the importance Akanksha has evolved into model focused on academ- skills, instructional strate- with the goal of reaching
related to altering boundaries of protected areas under the The stigma attached to of collaboration, empathy, a beacon of hope for thou- ic excellence, socio-emo- gies, and classroom man- 500 schools and impacting
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; the Scheduled Castes and living in a slum compound- and collective action in sands of students from un- tional well-being, and pa- agement techniques. By 80,000 students in the next
Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; offenc- ed the challenges she overcoming challenges. derserved communities. rental engagement. Here empowering educators, five years.
es mentioned in the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955; of- faced, instilling a sense of Transitioning into her cur- By providing holistic edu- are some key elements of Akanksha ensures that stu- Currently, the organisa-
fences listed in Sections 23 to 28 of the Juvenile Justice (Care insecurity and selfdoubt. rent leadership role, Ms. cation and nurturing socio- Akanksha’s model: dents receive high-quality tion has partnered with
and Protection of Children) Act, 2000; the Army Act, 1950; However, amidst these ad- Sivakami illuminated the emotional well-being, the Partnerships with munici- instruction and support. Nagpur and PCMC and
the Air Force Act, 1950; the Navy Act, 1957; offences speci- versities, Dharavi became intricacies of decision-mak- foundation empowers stu- pal corporations: Akanksha Parental engagement is working with over 200
fied in Sections 59 to 81 and 83 of the Delhi Metro Railway a crucible for resilience, ing in the face of uncertain- dents to lead empowered collaborates closely with initiatives: Akanksha rec- schools for multidimen-
(Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002; the Explosives Act, teaching her invaluable les- ty. Reflecting on her own lives. municipal corporations in ognises the importance sional shifts. The ethos of
1884; offences specified in Sections 11 to 18 of the Cable sons in perseverance and experiences of hiring and The Akanksha team sees cities like Mumbai, Pune, of parental involvement in Akanksha’s mission rever-
Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995; and the Cine- problem-solving. mentorship, she acknowl- government officials as key and Nagpur to establish student success and ac- berated through Ms. Siv-
matograph Act, 1952. Thus, there are many statutes and Through her narrative, edged the inevitability of stakeholders in the broad- and run high-performing tively engages parents and akami’s narrative, empha-
offences to which the concept is not applicable. Overall, the Ms. Sivakami underscores mistakes. Yet, she advo- er education ecosystem. schools in underserved ar- caregivers in their children’s sising the importance of
concept of plea bargaining in India is a positive middle path the importance of acknowl- cated for a mindset char- They also shared examples eas. education. parental engagement and
and has been brought about as a holistic view for a reforma- edging and embracing acterised by reflection and showcasing the support of These partnerships en- Through parent-teacher community partnerships.
tive approach. At the same time, the exceptions and non-ap- one’s background, regard- continuous learning, rather Government Officials for sure access to resources, meetings, workshops, and As Ms. Sivakami con-
plicability of provisions to certain offences keep the deterrent less of societal percep- than being defined by lim- The Akanksha Foundation’s infrastructure, and ad- community events, Akank- cluded her address, her
approach intact. With some more clarity and development, tions or stereotypes. The itations or failures. innovative initiatives. ministrative support, en- sha fosters strong partner- words lingered as a testa-
several more issues can be streamlined. There are many financial constraints of her One of the pivotal in- These partnerships indi- abling Akanksha to deliver ships between home and ment to the power of lead-
coaches who coach to overcome grief. There are others who family, compounded by the sights she shared was the cate a proactive approach high-quality education with- school, encouraging par- ership rooted in empathy,
coach on happiness. I do not come across many who coach burden of supporting eight significance of language in by government officials to in the public school system. ents to take an active role resilience, and continuous
to overcome guilt, or to acceptance. siblings, added another lay- fostering connections. As collaborate with organisa- Comprehensive educa- in their children’s learning learning.
With apologies to Kubler Ross, the 5 stages of grief do not er of complexity to Ms. Siv- a Tamil medium student tions like Akanksha to bring tion model: Akanksha’s journey. With a commit- Through her journey and
start with denial and anger, at least not in the Eastern mind. akami’s upbringing. navigating Englishspeak- positive changes in the ed- schools offer a holistic edu- ment to empowering stu- the work of The Akanksha
The reason we tend to deny a loss, especially of a loved one, With limited resources ing environments, she em- ucation sector. Akanksha cation model that goes be- dents to lead empowered Foundation, she has exem-
is to deny the guilt we feel for causing that loss. I would re- available for education, she pathised with the struggles Foundation’s vision is deep- yond academic learning to lives, Akanksha has impact- plified the transformative
define the stages of grief as Guilt, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, grappled with the uncer- of Akanksha’s students. ly rooted in the belief that focus on socio-emotional ed over 14,000 students potential of education in
Depression and Acceptance. Until we overcome guilt, there is tainty of accessing quality Her journey exemplified the education has the transfor- well-being, life skills devel- through its formal school shaping lives and commu-
no acceptance. Many years ago, in a meditation workshop I schooling and pursuing power of leveraging diverse mative power to break the opment, and extracurricu- education programme and nities. She presents a won-
held in Taipei, a woman dressed in black, very sombre, met higher education. Yet, it was linguistic skills to bridge cul- cycle of poverty. lar activities. supported 5,100 alumni. derful example of Nexus of
me briefly before the program. She said she had lost her hus- within these constraints tural divides and establish Over the past three de- By providing a wellround- Additionally, through ini- Good

Adani Group mcap regains $200 bnmark as it rebuts

band recently and wanted to overcome her grief. During most
of the first day, I saw her alone, seemingly lost in thought.

Adani Group’s market cap-
italisation on Wednesday
regained USD 200 bil-
lion-mark (Rs 16.9 lakh
crore) after its listed firms
gained Rs 11,300 crore as
investors reposed faith on
the company denying any
wrongdoing in supply of coal
to Tamil Nadu power com-
pany. With Rs 11,300 crore
gain on Wednesday, the
apples-toairport conglomer-
ate gained Rs 56,250 crore
in market capitalisation in
the last two trading ses-
sions, stock exchange data
showed.
The gain came on a day
when London-based Finan-
cial Times, citing documents
from George Soros-backed
Organized Crime and Cor-
ruption Reporting Project
(OCCRP) in a report alluded
to a fraud by Adani group
by selling low grade coal as
high value fuel in 2013.
While Adani group denied
all allegations, the news re-
port was cited by opposition
leaders including former
Congress president Rahul
Gandhi to demand a probe
by a joint parliamentary
committee into the alleged
wrongdoing.
A spokesperson for the
group said the quality of
the coal was independently
tested at the point of load-
ing and discharge, as well
as by customs authorities
and Tamil Nadu Generation
and Distribution Company
(Tangedco) officials.
“With the supplied coal
having passed such an elab-
orate quality check process
by multiple agencies at mul-
tiple points, clearly the alle-
gation of supply of low-qual-
ity coal is not only baseless
and unfair but completely
absurd.”
“Moreover, the payment
is dependent on the quality
of coal supplied, which is de-
termined through the test-
ing process,” the spokes-
person said, adding tests for
quality of consignment in
question had yielded results
within permissible limits.
It went on to state that the
vessel cited in the report to
have carried the coal in De-
cember 2013 had in fact
not been used for shipping
coal from Indonesia before
February 2014.
“The allegations are based
only on the difference in the
FOB and CIF price of coal,
extrapolating it to the supply
of low gross calorific value
(GCV) coal, and are baseless
conjectures and surmises.
Lucknow News (English Daily)
Studies link stroke fatality rates with
extreme temperatures and night-time heat
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: Extreme tem-
peratures, both hot and
cold, are associated with in-
creased risks of death from
stroke, with the link being
stronger in lowincome coun-
tries than highincome ones,
new research has found.
The study, led by Harvard
University, analysed deaths
due to stroke reported be-
tween 1979 and 2019
across 522 cities in 25 coun-
tries.
About 34 lakh deaths
from ischaemic stroke and
24 lakh deaths due to hae-
morrhagic stroke were ex-
amined, with the data being
JD(S) complains to police against Rahul
for claiming MP Prajwal ‘raped 400 women’
OUR CORRESPONDENT
BENGALURU: The JD(S) on
Wednesday complained to
Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan
against Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi for allegedly
claiming that Hassan MP
Prajwal Revanna, who is fac-
ing charges of sexual abuse,
has “raped 400 women”.
In a complaint, H M Ra-
mesh Gowda, a former MLC
and party’s Bengaluru City
president has sought reg-
istration of a criminal case
against Gandhi under sec-
tion 202 (Intentional omis-
sion to give information
of an offence by a person
legally bound to inform) of
the Indian Penal Code for
his alleged statement while
PUNE: BOAT CAPSIZE
IN DAM BACKWATERS
KILLS 6
PUNE: Six persons, in-
cluding two children,
drowned after their boat
capsized in the Ujani dam
backwaters in Maharash-
tra’s Pune district, offi-
cials said on Wednesday.
The incident took place
on Tuesday evening fol-
lowing strong winds and
rains, they said.
taken from the MultiCountry blood from reaching the
Multi-City Network, a global brain, while a haemorrhag-
environmental health con- ic stroke happens when a
sortium. blood vessel in the brain be-
An ischaemic stroke oc- gins to bleed. Researchers
curs when clotting prevents found that for every 1,000
was supporting and seeking
vote for this mass rapist. He
is saying that if you vote for
this mass rapist, it would
help him.”
The complainant said that
in the interest of justice for
the alleged victims, Gand-
hi being a public servant is
duty bound to give informa-
addressing election rallies in tion of offence.
the district headquarters of “In view of the fact that
Shivamogga and Raichur on Gandhi has made a specif-
May 2. ic statement that Prajwal
The JD(S) leader also cit- has raped 400 women, he
ed the alleged statement is aware of the informa-
by Gandhi in his complaint, tion and details of the 400
“Prajwal Revanna has raped women raped and has in-
400 women and made vid- tentionally failed to disclose
eos. This is not a sex scan- the details,” he stated in the
dal but mass rape. And the complaint.
Prime Minister, in front of The 33-year-old Prajwal,
the people of Karnataka, who is the grandson of JD(S)
Nissan India launches Magnite GEZA
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Realme launches GT 6T and Buds Air6,
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OUR CORRESPONDENT Indian market. Since its in-
ception, the realme GT Se-
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service provider in India, to- nological innovations. The
day announced the launch realme GT Series stands as a
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SC SAYS NATIONAL SECURITY PRIME, REVOKES BAIL FOR PFI SUSPECTS
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a verdict of the Madras High
Court which had granted bail to eight alleged PFI members and office bearers, saying
national security is always of “paramount importance” and any act aiding terrorist activity
is liable to be restricted. The Apex Court said it was satisfied with the charge sheet filed
in the case and material and documents relied upon by the National Investigation Agency
(NIA) that there were reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations against them
were “prima facie true”.
The top court delivered its verdict on NIA’s appeal against the high court’s October 19
last year verdict granting bail to these eight accused, who are alleged to be members of
the Popular Front of India (PFI), in a case registered under the provisions of the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code.
A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal said it was conscious of the legal
position that it should be slow in interfering with the order when bail has been granted by
the high court. However it is equally well settled that if such order of granting bail is found
to be illegal and perverse, it must be set aside, it said.
Lucknow, Friday, 24 May 2024
ischaemic or haemorrhag-
ic stroke deaths, about 11
were attributable to extreme
cold or hot days. About 2.5
per cent of the coldest days
were found to contribute to
nine of the 11 excess deaths,
whereas 2.5 per cent of the
hottest days were found to
contribute to the remaining
two.
The findings are published
in the journal Stroke. The
researchers, however, ac-
knowledged that the study
was limited in its geographic
scope in that rural settings
and countries in South Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East
were under-represented.
In another study, published
patriarch and former PM H
D Deve Gowda and is the
NDA’s candidate from Has-
san Lok Sabha segment, is
facing charges of multiple
instances of sexually abus-
ing women.
The cases came to light
after a number of explicit
videos of sexual assault al-
legedly by Prajwal became
public. A Special Investiga-
tion Team (SIT) is currently
probing these cases.
“Till date, the SIT has also
not issued any notice to Ra-
hul Gandhi calling for such
information for the state-
ment made by Rahul Gand-
hi,” the complaint stated.
However, no FIR has been
registered yet in this regard,
police said.
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that delivers an enhanced
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in the European Heart Jour-
nal, researchers found that
nighttime heat significantly
raised the risk of stroke.
The researchers, including
those from Augsburg Uni-
versity Hospital, Germany,
collected data on around
11,000 strokes over 15
years in the region. Their
analysis showed that ex-
treme heat at night increas-
es the risk of stroke by seven
per cent.
“Elderly people and wom-
en are particularly at risk,
and it is mainly strokes with
mild symptoms that are di-
agnosed in clinics after hot
nights,” said the study’s lead
author, Cheng He. “Our re-
New Fintech programs unveil
at KLH Global Business School
OUR CORRESPONDENT
LUCKNOW: KLH Global Busi-
ness School has announced
the launch of innovative aca-
demic programs tailored for
the evolving financial sector.
Starting in the academic
year 2024-25, the university
will offer an MBA in Banking
& Fintech and BBA Fintech
at its Vijayawada and Hyder-
abad campuses. Additional-
ly, Executive MBA in Banking
& Fintech, supported by the
Fintech Council of India, has
been launched, marking a
significant milestone in high-
er education offerings.
The Executive MBA pro-
gram of KL Deemed to be
University spanning four
semesters, is designed ex-
clusively for working profes-
sionals. It allows for study
without a career break, offer-
ing weekend and after-hours
classes via a technology-en-
abled platform. The curricu-
lum emphasizes experiential
learning through simulations,
lab exercises, data analytics,
Pune crash: Father, pub
staff remanded in custody
OUR CORRESPONDENT
PUNE: Following an outcry
over quick bail, the Juvenile
Justice Board (JJB) here on
Wednesday remanded a
17-year-old youth allegedly
involved in a car accident in
Kalyani Nagar area of the city
that claimed two lives to an
observation home till June 5.
A sessions court on Wednes-
day remanded the father of a
17-year-old juvenile allegedly
involved in a car accident
and two employees of a pub
in police custody till May 24.
While the police said that the
JJB on Wednesday evening
cancelled the bail granted
to the minor three days ago,
his lawyer claimed that there
was no cancellation of bail.
There was no order yet on
the police’s application seek-
ing permission to treat him
as an adult accused.
The JJB had on Sunday
granted bail to the teeanger
hours after the Porsche
car allegedly driven by him
knocked down and killed
two IT professionals in their
20s on a motorbike. It also
asked him to write a 300-
word essay on road acci-
dents, an order that drew an
onslaught of criticism. The
teenage boy’s father, a real
estate developer, and em-
ployees of Black Club pub
sults make it clear that ad-
justments in urban planning
and the healthcare system
are extremely important to
reduce the risks posed by
rising night-time tempera-
tures,” said He. The research-
ers also showed that the risk
of stroke associated with
high night-time tempera-
tures increased significantly
in the period 2013-2020,
compared to the period
2006-2012.
From 2006 to 2012, hot
nights resulted in two ad-
ditional strokes per year in
the study region, while from
2013 to 2020, there were 33
additional cases per year, the
authors found.
and more, ensuring that stu-
dents gain hands-on experi-
ence and practitioner-orient-
ed insights.
The launch event was coin-
cided with a certificate pre-
sentation ceremony for the
first batch of MBA-Fintech
students of the university,
celebrating their completion
of Fintech Capstone Training
and Blockchain Certifica-
tion. The certificates were
presented in presence of the
esteemed guests Mr. Sunil
Manohar, senior brass at As-
cendion and Dr. Srinivasan
Poornaya, board members
of the Fintech Council of
India. This program marks
the first instance in Telan-
gana and Andhra Pradesh
where a business school
has partnered with the Fin-
tech Council to certify all
students of an MBA batch
simultaneously. The coun-
cil has showed interest in
offering captive and hybrid
internship programs, further
ensuring practical exposure
and job readiness.
Nitesh Shevani and Jayesh
Gavkar, were produced be-
fore additional sessions
judge S P Ponkshe.
The boy, before the ac-
cident, had allegedly con-
sumed alcohol at the pub.
Police registered a case
against the teenager’s fa-
ther under sections 75 and
77 of the Juvenile Justice
Act, and against the owner
and employees of two bars
which the boy had visited
before Sunday’s accident
for `serving alcohol to an un-
derage person.’ Section 75
deals with “willful neglect of
a child, or exposing a child to
mental or physical illnesses,”
while section 77 deals with
supplying a child with intoxi-
cating liquor or drugs.
The prosecution demand-
ed police custody of seven
days for the father and the
other two, stating that the
police wanted to investigate
why the father allowed his
son to drive the car which
did not have a number plate.
They also need to investigate
why the man absconded
after a case was registered
against the son. He had in
his possession a simple nof-
rills mobile phone when ar-
rested, and “the police need
to investigate where are his
other phones,” said the pub-
lic prosecutor.
3
InBrief
MOBIL 1PARTNERS WITH RPPL TO POWER UP
THE STREETS OF INDIA WITH EXHILARATING
MOTORSPORT ROADSHOW
Bengaluru: Mobil 1, in partnership with Racing Promotions
Pvt Ltd (RPPL), successfully concluded the Bengaluru road-
show of F4 and Indian Racing League (IRL) cars ahead of
the upcoming racing championship. Turning the streets of
Bengaluru into a vibrant arena of specializedbreathtaking
performances and precision driving, the event marked a
significant highlight in
the ongoing partner-
ship of Mobil 1 with
RPPL, aimed at nur-
turing and promoting
motorsport culture
in India. Spectatorsin
Bengaluru were treat-
ed with a preview of
the upcoming racing
championship season, witnessing a dynamic display of
IRL and Formula 4 cars operated by emerging motorsport
talents –Sohil Shah, one of the two champions of IRL
2023, and Rishon Rajeev, Formula 4 Vice Champion. As
these cars thundered along the KTPO Convention Centre,
people from diverse backgrounds gathered in large num-
bers, drawn by the powerful engines and thrilling action
against the city's bustling backdrop. The roadshow not
only delighted local spectators with a taste of profession-
al motorsport but also celebrated Mobil 1’s 50 years of in-
novation and leadership in synthetic motor oils, highlight-
ing itsongoing contributions to automotive and industrial
advancements in India. While theBengaluru roadshow
witnessed the debut of the golden Mobil1 emblem for
50 years, the brand plans to feature a series of specially
designed liveries and other highlights from Mobil 1’s exten-
sive racing history, celebrating its legacy.
DISNEY+ HOTSTAR UNVEILS ENHANCED SELF-
SERVE AD PLATFORM AHEAD OF T20 WC 2024
MUMBAI: Disney+ Hotstar announced the launch of
version 2.0 of its self-serve platform, just in time for the
highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Build-
ing upon the success of its initial release in August 2023,
which coincided with the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket
World Cup 2023, this upgraded version promises an even
more seamless and accessible experience for advertisers
across all businesses and sizes in 5 languages - English,
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Designed to cater to
the diverse needs of advertisers, the enhanced self-serve
platform now extends support to advertisements span-
ning across both - live sports and the expansive Entertain-
ment portfolio of Disney+ Hotstar. This empowers small
and medium-sized advertisers to effectively connect with
their target audiences on one of India’s leading streaming
platforms. “We are committed to empowering our adver-
tisers and agency partners with innovative ad solutions.
Our enhanced self-serve platform is a testament to this
commitment, enabling advertisers of all sizes to capitalize
on the significant opportunities presented by the ICC Men’s
T20 World Cup 2024. With the inclusion of our Entertain-
ment offerings, advertisers can extend their engagement
beyond the marquee tournament, ensuring sustained au-
dience connection. We eagerly anticipate the widespread
adoption of our self-serve platform by advertisers and
agency partners alike,” said Dhruv Dhawan, Head of Ads,
Disney+ Hotstar India.
IDFC FIRST BANK: LEADING THE CHARGE WITH
ZERO FEES ON SAVINGS ACCOUNT SERVICES
LUCKNOW: A pathbreaking new research benchmarks
reasonableness of service charges levied by banks across
India. The study, authored by Dr Ashish Das, Professor, De-
partment of Mathematics, from the Indian Institute of Tech-
nology- Bombay (IIT-B), was commissioned by Moneylife
Foundation. According to the Author, Dr. Das, this report is
a holistic assessment of banks. We are proud to share that
the report says IDFC FIRST Bank come out as class apart
vis-à-vis other banks in the private sector. IDFC FIRST Bank
has overall featured in Category A Bank among commercial
banks. Even among the Category A Banks, IDFC FIRST Bank
is the only Bank that charges ZERO FEES on all services in
savings accounts, on all account variants, urban or rural, ir-
respective of AMB, whether Rs. 5000 (offered in Rural India),
10,000 or Rs. 25000. The Moneylife Ashish Das report points
out that On-Us (own bank’s) ATM cash withdrawal, 16 banks
charge Rs 10 or less, while the remaining 9 banks charge
at the caps set by RBI (Rs 20 or Rs 21). IDFC FIRST Bank is
the only Bank that provides unlimited ATM cash withdrawal
without any fees. For Off-Us (other banks’), while all banks
charge Rs 20 or Rs 21, IDFC FIRST Bank charges ZERO.
MAI LABS UNVEILS MAYAAVERSE, BETS BIG
ONIMMERSIVE TECH
NEW DELHI: MAI Labs, a leader in the deep tech known
for its innovative,immersive,and regulatory technologies,
proudly announces the launch of MayaaVerse. This state-
of-the-art immersive tech platform is embedded with AI
and engineered to revolutionize human interactions and
creativity within digital realms, offering unparalleled vir-
tual immersion. According to a report by Mckinsey, the
immersive tech domain presents a vast opportunity, pro-
jected to generate up to $5 trillion by 2030 across con-
sumer and enterprise applications. With significant in-
vestments already pouring in, it is poised to revolutionize
both commercial and personal spheres, impacting our
lives profoundly. MAI Labs is backed by global investors
who have committed over $17.5 million at a valuation of
250 million so far. Additionally, the next 50 million is being
raised at a valuation of half a billion dollars. "MayaaVerse
represents a milestone in MAI Labs' mission to redefine
human-computer interaction and unlock creativity with-
in immersive environments. This advancement marks
the next stage of interaction—a seamless fusion of the
physical and digital worlds. Our goal is to revolutionize the
creator economy by offering an innovative platform that
empowers creators to develop, collaborate, and monetize
their digital content in new and transformative ways using
immersive technologies and AI. Given the immense po-
tential we see, we are confident in our decision to make a
significant investment in this technological arena,” stated
Tapan Sangal, Lead Visionary at MAI Labs.
4 Lucknow, Friday, 24 May 2024 Lucknow News (English Daily)

RBI approves unprecedented INDIA bloc extremely ‘communal,

₹2.11 lakh cr dividend to govt casteist and nepotistic’: PM Modi
OUR CORRESPONDENT
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank
of India (RBI) has announced
a record dividend payment
of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to the
government for the fiscal
year ending March 31. This
amount is more than double
the budgeted expectation
and will bolster revenue as
a new government prepares
to take office.
The decision to transfer
the surplus was made at
the 608th meeting of the
RBI board on Wednesday,
as stated in an official RBI
communication.
In the interim budget for
the fiscal year 2024-25
(April 2024 to March 2025),
presented in February, the
government had anticipat-
ed a receipt of Rs 1.02 lakh
crore as dividends from the
RBI, public sector banks,
and financial institutions.
The surplus transfer from
the RBI to the Centre for the
fiscal year 2022-23 was Rs
87,416 crore. The previous
record high was Rs 1.76
lakh crore in 2018-19. “The
Board...approved the trans-
fer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as
surplus to the Central Gov-
ernment for the accounting
year 2023-24,” the RBI’s
statement read.
The central government’s
goal is to limit the fiscal defi-
cit, the difference between
expenditure and revenue, to
Rs 17.34 lakh crore (5.1 per
cent of the GDP) in the cur-
rent financial year.
Experts believe that the
larger-than-expected div-
idend payout will give the
incoming government more
flexibility to increase spend-
ing and manage the fiscal
deficit more effectively.
The results of the ongoing
Lok Sabha elections will be
announced on June 4, and
the new government is ex-
pected to take office soon
after.
The RBI board also evalu-
ated the global and domes-
tic economic landscape,
including potential growth
risks. The board reviewed
the RBI’s operations during
2023- 24 and approved its
Annual Report and
OUR CORRESPONDENT
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, on Wednes-
day, launched a scathing
attack on the INDIA bloc,
accusing it of being “com-
munal, casteist, and nep-
otistic”. He held all parties
associated with Congress
responsible for the anti-Sikh
riots.
Speaking at a rally in
Dwarka, Modi said that the
BJP’s development mod-
el prioritises the nation,
contrasting it with the Con-
gress and the INDIA bloc’s
family-centric agenda. He
argued that only a BJP-led
government can deliver the
scale and speed required by
a vast country like India.
Modi accused Congress of
engaging in appeasement
to Muslims. He criticised
the INDIA alliance as a sym-
bol of all evils present in
the country today, labelling
them as highly communal,
casteist, and family-orient-
ed.
Modi claimed that every
vote for the BJP would bol-
ster the resolve of “Viksit
Bharat”, echoing the crowd’s
chant of “Phir Ek Baar Modi
educational institutions for
their vote bank politics, al-
leging that they imposed a
50 per cent reservation for
Muslims in Jamia Millia Is-
lamia during their tenure.
He claimed that the Con-
gress tarnished the image
of the 2010 Commonwealth
Games by looting Delhi, con-
trasting it with the successful
hosting of the G20 summit
and tribals.
This very system of Con-
gress has destroyed many
generations of SC-ST-OBC.
Today, the Shehzada himself
has acknowledged this fact.”
He also criticised the INDIA
bloc, describing the parties
in the alliance as “extreme-
ly communal”, “extremely
casteist”, and “extremely
nepotistic”.
In an apparent attack on
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriw-
al, he said in Delhi, a game of
‘’kattar bhrastachari’’ is be-
ing played out. He accused
all INDIA bloc members of
being “extremely corrupt”.
Modi warned that after re-
turning for a third term, he
will scrutinise the wealth
of corrupt individuals. He
stressed, “Be it the earnings
from the liquor scam or the

EC to BJP, Congress: Avoid divisive

politics for its vote bank, Sarkar”. He criticised the under his leadership. National Herald scam... ev-
while refuting allegations Congress and the INDIA bloc Referring to Congress lead- ery penny will be recovered
of fostering communal di- for the atrocities committed er Rahul Gandhi as the “she- from the corrupt.

rhetoric on caste, religion, language

OUR CORRESPONDENT ty leader Rahul Gandhi con-
cerning their remarks.
NEW DELHI: The Election The Commission dis-
Commission, on Wednes- missed Kharge’s defence
day, issued a stern warning as well and instructed the
to both the ruling BJP and party to refrain from politi-
the Opposition Congress. cising defence forces and
The Commission urged making potentially divisive
vision. He stated: “They ac-
cuse me of Hindu-Muslim
politics. But they are the
ones who engage in vote ji-
had.
I merely expose them
with facts.” He further al-
leged that a Congress-led
government intends to dis-
tribute the country’s wealth,
including that of the SC/ST
and downtrodden people,
against Sikhs in Delhi. He
stated: “In this very Delhi,
my Sikh brothers and sisters
were burnt alive. The Con-
gress is to blame for this.
Today, every party standing
with the Congress shares the
blame for the Sikh riots. It is
Modi who is delivering justice
to the victims of the Sikh ri-
ots.” Modi also accused the
Congress of manipulating
hzada” of the party, Modi
said: “Despite speaking thou-
sands of lies, the truth even-
tually slips out of the Shehza-
da’s mouth.
Today, the Shehzada of
Congress has admitted
that the system established
during his grandmother’s,
father’s, and mother’s time,
was vehemently opposed
to Dalits, backward classes,
Whoever has looted will
have to return it.” He also
highlighted the develop-
ments carried out under the
10 years of BJP-led govern-
ment and compared it with
Congress’ tenure. He ap-
pealed for votes, stating that
“for a powerful Delhi, which
is the heart of the country, a
powerful government and a
powerful PM was needed.

Delhi HC affirms DU’s discretion

both parties to refrain from statements about the so-
campaigning that could cioeconomic composition
potentially stir up divisions of the armed forces.

in granting centenary exam chances

based on caste, communi-
ty, language, or religion.
The Commission said that
the diverse socio-cultural
landscape of the country
should not be compromised
for electoral gains. It point-
ed out to BJP president J P
Nadda and Congress chief
Mallikarjun Kharge that the
statements made by their
star campaigners often set
a narrative that could have
damaging effects beyond
the election period.
In response to the replies
they had submitted to the
notices served to them on
April 25, the Commission
stated that “technical loop-
holes or extreme interpre-
tations of other political
party’s utterances” do not
absolve the parties and
their campaigners from the
fundamental responsibility
of ensuring their content is
corrective to the ongoing
discourse “and not further
plummeting the quality of
campaign discourse”.
The Commission remind-
ed both parties of the mod-
el code provisions, which
prohibit any activity that
could exacerbate existing
differences or incite hatred
or tension between differ-
ent castes, communities,
religious groups, or linguis-
tic groups.
The notice was served to
Nadda following allegations
from the Opposition that
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi had delivered a divi-
sive speech in Banswara,
Rajasthan.
In his response, Nadda
defended that the BJP’s
star campaigners’ state-
ments were based on facts
intended to reveal the “mal
intent” of the Congress.
Nadda also informed the
Commission that the Con-
gress and the INDIA bloc
have started opposing India
as a nation, its identity, and
its original Hindu religion
in pursuit of vote-bank pol-
itics.
However, the Commis-
sion dismissed Nadda’s
defence as “not tenable”,
instructing him and his par-
ty’s star campaigners to
abstain from religious and
communal campaigning. It
also urged the BJP to avoid
campaign speeches that
could potentially divide so-
ciety.
The Commission expects
the BJP, as the ruling party
at the Centre, to align its
campaign methods with
the practical aspects of In-
dia’s composite and sensi-
tive fabric.
The Commission had
also served a similar no-
tice to Congress president
Mallikarjun Kharge, asking
him to respond to the com-
plaints lodged by the BJP
against him and senior par-
This was in reference to
comments made by top
Congress leaders on the
Agnipath scheme. The
Commission also advised OUR CORRESPONDENT than the legitimate exercise
the Congress to ensure that of the discretion vested in
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High
its star campaigners and the DU in that regard.
candidates do not makeCourt has observed that the There being no right in the
statements that could Delhi University’s (DU) cente- petitioner to even insist on
nary chances provided to the
falsely imply that the Con- any centenary chance in the
stitution may be abolished
ex-students to reappear in first place, the petitioner can
or sold. the examinations they have certainly not plead any right
The Commission request-
not yet cleared were not a to attempt all the backlog
ed the presidents of both
matter of “right”. papers in either centenary
national parties to issue for-
The high court said the de- chance, it said.
mal notes to their star cam-
cisions of the varsity to grant The court said it is well-set-
paigners to correct their
a centenary chance and the during 2009 to 2012, was pose of granting a centenary tled that in matters of ac-
discourse, exercise caution,
terms on which it is to be aggrieved by the fact that chance was to permit the ex- ademic policy, the courts
and maintain decorum. granted are matters belong- in this second centenary students to clear their back- have to be extremely slow in
ing to the realm of pure aca-
The Commission remind- chance, the students were logs, each centenary chance interfering and the notifica-
ed both Nadda and Kharge
demic policy. allowed to reattempt only a should give an opportunity to tion was clearly a pure policy
that elections are not just
“The centenary chances maximum of four papers. the students to attempt all decision and the decision to
about winning, but also an
were not a matter of right. Her grievance was that as remaining papers. restrict the number of pa-
opportunity for political par-
Neither did any candidate, the students were given a The high court said if the pers which can be attempt-
ties to present their best
who had failed to clear all chance only to attempt four university decided to allow ed in the second centenary
selves to the voting com-
papers within the maximum papers in the second cente- all the papers to be reat- attempt to four is obviously a
munity for them to experi-
span period of the course, nary examination, she would tempted in the first centena- decision which was taken by
ence, emulate, and build
have a right to seek a further still be left with two papers to ry chance and restricted the the university for legitimate
hopes on. chance to clear the papers, clear. Her counsel’s conten- second centenary chance to reasons. “No prima facie

Avaada Energy secures record 1050

nor did the DU have any ob- tion was that as the very pur- four papers, it was no more case of arbitrariness or inva-
INDIA TRANSFORMING ligation to provide any such lidity of such policy has been

MWp Solar Project Bid from NTPC

UNDER MODI’S
LEADERSHIP: SAINI
CHANDIGARH: BJP can-
didate from the Karnal As-
sembly seat and Haryana
Chief Minister Nayab Singh
Saini, on Wednesday, en-
listed numerous achieve-
ments and urged the people
to vote for the saffron party
to power in public meetings
organized in villages Dabri
and Ratangarh of the area.
He stated that the BJP gov-
ernment, both in the country
and the state, has worked
for the development of the
people. Furthermore, he
specified that the country’s
landscape has completely
changed under the leader-
ship of Prime Minister Na-
rendra Modi. Today, every
section is getting the bene-
fits of government schemes
while sitting at home. Saini
highlighted that under the
dynamic leadership of Na-
rendra Modi, women are
empowered, and farmers
have become stronger
in the last ten years. The
youth are more confident
now, and the poor have re-
ceived many facilities. The
Modi government provided
Ayushman cards for free
treatment to the poor.
chance. made out either in the writ
“Both centenary chances petition or during the course
were beneficial dispensa- of oral arguments. “In such
OUR CORRESPONDENT over 15 GWp in India. This tions provided by the DU suo matters, this court is of the
extensive portfolio under- motu as it were, as part of its view that even issuing of no-
LUCKNOW: Avaada Energy, scores the company's ded- centenary celebrations. They tice must be circumspect. If
a leading player in the re- ication to advancing the re- were, therefore, in the nature academic bodies are made
newable energy sector and newable energy landscape of a benefice, not a right,” answerable to the court re-
an arm of Avaada Group, is across the nation. Justice C Hari Shankar said. garding every policy decision
pleased to announce that it Commenting on this sig- The high court said the that they take, it would se-
has achieved a historic mile- nificant development, Mr. terms on which such a ben- verely affect their autonomy
stone by winning the single Vineet Mittal, Chairman of efit was to be extended to and freedom of administra-
largest bid of 1050 MWp Avaada Group, said, “We the ex-students were also tion,” it said.
capacity of solar project in 2.69 per kWh, which is ex- are incredibly proud to have a matter entirely within the
MCD VIGILANT AGAINST
a recent tender issued by pected to be completed won the single largest bid of DU’s province and there was MOSQUITO
the Renewable Energy Im- within 24 months of signing 1050 MWp from NTPC. This no legally enforceable obliga- NEW DELHI: The Municipal
plementing Agency (REIA) the 25-year Power Purchase achievement not only high- tion on the varsity to provide Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
National Thermal Power Agreement (PPA), show- lights our capability to exe- any centenary chance. has initiated measures to pre-
Corporation (NTPC). This casing Avaada Energy’s cute large-scale renewable The court was hearing a vent mosquito breeding ahead
of the monsoon, including in-
achievement underlines commitment to delivering energy projects but also re- petition challenging April 1, creased house inspections.
Avaada's expertise and large-scale renewable en- inforces our commitment to 2024 notification issued by
commitment to contributing ergy projects efficiently and supporting India’s transition the DU, dealing with the Cen- Owner, Publisher,
to India's renewable energy effectively. to a sustainable energy fu- tenary Chance Special Ex- Printer Jamil Ahmad, 5,
targets. In addition to this land- ture. Crossing over 15 GWp amination Phase II, by which Shahanajaf Road (Bheri
The company has secured mark win, Avaada Energy portfolio is a testament to the ex-students, who had wali Kothi) Lucknow.
a significant 1050 MWp has reached a remarkable our team’s hard work, inno- undertaken undergraduate/ Printed at National
capacity of solar project at milestone by achieving Let- vative approach, and dedi- postgraduate/ professional Art Press 207, New
a competitive tariff of INR ters of Award and PPAs for cation to excellence. courses in the varsity, were Hyderabad, Lucknow.
given a second chance to re- Published from 5,
BJP EXPELS PAWAN SINGH FOR CONTESTING LS POLLS peat the papers which they Shahnajaf Road (Bheri wali
PATNA: Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh was on Wednesday expelled from the BJP were yet to clear. Kothi) Lucknow.
for “tarnishing the party’s image” by contesting Lok Sabha poll “against an authorized The court dismissed the Editor
NDA candidate”. Singh has entered the fray, as an Independent, in Karakat seat of Bihar, petition saying it was not a Shabana
queering the pitch for ex-Union minister Upendra Kushwaha, an NDA partner who is case for issuance of notice.
contesting on the symbol of his Rashtriya Lok Morcha. According to a communication The petitioner, who was a Mobile: 9450364562
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issued by Arvind Sharma, the BJP’s Bihar headquarters in charge, Singh, who is a mem- student of the Campus Law jamilindia@gmail.com
ber of the party’s district executive committee in Bhojpur, has been expelled upon the Centre (CLC) from where she LucknowNews1@gmail.com
directions of state president Samrat Choudhary. underwent her LLB course