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Telangana BC Welfare Colleges Pioneer New Professional Courses, Shaping Future Careers

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Hyderabad : Telangana’s BC Welfare Colleges are breaking new ground by introducing a range of professional courses designed to shape the careers of aspiring chefs, animators, filmmakers, and professional photographers from BC communities.

The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (MJPTBCWREIS), overseeing 33 BC Welfare degree colleges, has unveiled these innovative educational offerings for the upcoming academic year.

These pioneering moves include the establishment of a government-sector BC Welfare residential degree college in Sangareddy district, which will become the first institution to offer a BSc in Hotel Management, a program previously exclusive to private colleges in the State.

In Vikarabad district, another newly established BC Welfare residential fine arts degree college is introducing BA (Hons) programs in VFX & Animation, Film and Media, and Photography and Digital Imaging, all in a co-education setting. The Hotel Management course will accommodate 200 students, while each fine arts program will admit 120 students.

A senior official remarked, “In response to student demand, we have decided to introduce professional courses – Hotel Management, Animation, VFX, Film and Media. These courses offer promising job opportunities.”

Moreover, the society is contemplating the establishment of separate law colleges for boys and girls, pending approval from the Bar Council of India. These colleges are poised to offer integrated law programs from the upcoming academic year. The society has already launched agriculture colleges in Karimnagar and Wanaparthy districts, with plans for another in the pipeline.

These transformative additions are part of the 17 new BC Welfare residential degree colleges recently sanctioned by the State government, bringing the total to 33, with one in each district. Alongside professional programs, the other degree colleges will continue to offer traditional courses, including BSc (MPCS), BSc (BZC), BCom, and BA.

As admissions to these newly-opened degree colleges are now open, prospective students have the opportunity to embark on their educational journey in these pioneering institutions.

Embracing Compassion: Milad-un-Nabi Focuses on Charity and Outreach in Hyderabad

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Community groups unite to make a positive impact during Milad-un-Nabi.

Hyderabad : Milad-un-Nabi, the day that commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is set to be observed with a more restrained tone in the city this year. Several Muslim groups have either canceled or rescheduled their traditional Milad-un-Nabi processions, leading to a notable shift in the festivities.

The vibrant spectacle of loud DJs, dazzling illuminations adorning major markets and streets, grand exhibitions, and oversized cutouts will be noticeably absent. Instead, the focus will shift towards more charitable and religious activities, including blood donation camps, religious programs, food distribution to the underprivileged, and visits to old age homes and orphanages, as highlighted by Amjedullah Khan, spokesperson for the MBT party.

Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated annually on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awal. Typically, the celebrations include bike rallies that kick off the night before and continue throughout the day, with the community decorating the streets with strings of lights and playing DJ sound systems at night.

However, this year presents a unique challenge as the festival coincides with the Ganesh Nimarjanam procession. In light of this, community elders held a meeting with the procession organizers and decided to reschedule the ‘Milad juloos’ to October 1. Religious meetings originally planned for the day or earlier have been either brought forward or postponed accordingly.

Tameer-e-Millat’s public meeting, initially scheduled for the festival, has been rescheduled to September 24 and will take place at the Exhibition Grounds. Mohammad Ziauddin Nayyar, President of Tameer-e-Millat, assured that the program would maintain its grand scale as in previous years, aligning with the community elders’ emphasis on reducing extravagant expenses during the celebrations.

The city-based organization Tahreek Muslimeen Shabban has urged people to prioritize prayer gatherings at local mosques and homes on the day. Mustaq Malik, the organization’s president, emphasized the importance of mosque management committees organizing lectures addressing the harmful effects of drugs and other societal vices.

Several ‘mohalla’ (neighborhood) groups have planned visits to government schools, colleges, hospitals, orphanages, and old age homes to distribute fruits, food, and essential items such as clothing and utensils.

Mohd Tauseef, a businessman from Khilwat, explained that funds typically allocated for food camps and illuminations would be redirected towards welfare purposes this year.

Eatala-Kishan Reddy Cold War Imperils BJP’s Telangana Election Campaign

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Intra-Party Discord Casts a Pall Over BJP’s Prospects in Upcoming State Polls

Hyderabad : The simmering discord between G Kishan Reddy, the president of the Telangana BJP unit, and Eatala Rajender, chairman of the party’s election management committee, is posing a significant threat to the BJP’s election campaign in the state.

Party insiders reveal that the friction between these two prominent leaders has caused confusion and unrest among party members and officials. During a recent visit to Hyderabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly expressed his dissatisfaction with the state of affairs within the Telangana BJP, particularly the lack of coordination among senior leaders. He urged Kishan Reddy and Eatala to put aside their differences and collaborate for the party’s success in the upcoming state assembly polls.

Prakash Javadekar, the BJP’s State election in-charge, also expressed his discontent with the behavior of Kishan Reddy and Eatala, urging them to resolve their disputes and concentrate on strengthening the party at the grassroots level. He emphasized that the party had already wasted too much time on internal conflicts, warning that failure to initiate the poll campaign promptly would put the BJP at a disadvantage against the ruling BRS party, which has already announced its candidates and begun campaigning.

Eatala Rajender’s challenges have been compounded by his alleged lack of support from the BJP central leadership, which has hindered his ability to make independent decisions regarding the election campaign. Even long-standing party members have reportedly obstructed his efforts and prevented him from organizing programs. Eatala, who also leads the party’s joining committee, has faced criticism for his inability to persuade senior leaders from rival parties to join the BJP.

Many BJP leaders and officials in the state believe that replacing Bandi Sanjay with Kishan Reddy as the party’s president has not yielded positive results, and the ongoing feud between leaders continues to sow unrest among the party’s rank and file.

Telangana CMO Launches WhatsApp Channel for Swift Information Dissemination

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Telangana Embraces Digital Age: Join the CMO’s WhatsApp Channel for Instant Updates

Hyderabad : In a pioneering move to expedite the distribution of official information and services to the public, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) of Telangana has unveiled its official WhatsApp Channel today.

This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize how government announcements and vital updates are communicated to the citizens, ensuring swift and efficient dissemination of critical information.

Managed by the proficient Digital Media Division of the IT Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Minister’s Public Relations Officer (CMPRO), the CMO WhatsApp Channel promises to be a reliable source for real-time updates from the heart of the state administration.

Here’s how you can join the Telangana CMO WhatsApp Channel:

  1. Launch the WhatsApp application on your mobile device or access WhatsApp Web on your desktop.
  2. For mobile users, navigate to the “Updates” section. For desktop users, click on the “Channels” tab.
  3. Search for ‘Find Channels’ or a similar option depending on your device.
  4. In the text box, enter “TELANGANA CMO.”
  5. Locate and select the green tick icon next to the name “TELANGANA CMO.”
  6. Finally, click the “Follow” button to become a part of the Channel.

This innovative channel is poised to enhance connectivity between the government and the people, fostering transparency, and ensuring that the latest developments and announcements from the CMO reach you in the blink of an eye.

Stay informed, stay connected – join the Telangana CMO WhatsApp Channel today!

Sonia Gandhi Urges Immediate Implementation of Women’s Reservation Bill with OBC Quota

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The former Congress chief calls for provisions to reserve seats for OBC women and highlights the significant contributions of women to the nation’s development and their pivotal role in realizing the dreams of prominent leaders.

New Delhi : Sonia Gandhi, the chief of the Congress parliamentary party, has thrown her party’s support behind the women’s reservation bill and called for its immediate implementation, while also advocating for provisions to reserve seats for OBC (Other Backward Classes) women.

In a compelling address to the Lok Sabha during the debate on the bill from the opposition’s side, Gandhi stressed that any delay in putting the reservation into effect would constitute “gross injustice” to Indian women.

Gandhi, the former Congress chief, passionately asserted, “Rajiv Gandhi’s dream is only half fulfilled. It will be fulfilled with the passage of this bill. The Congress supports this bill. We will be happy with the passage of this bill but we also have a concern.”

Expressing her concern over the prolonged wait for Indian women to assume political responsibilities, she questioned, “For the last 13 years, Indian women have been waiting for their political responsibilities, and now they are being asked to wait for a few more years — two years, four years, six years, eight years.”

Gandhi challenged whether such behavior towards Indian women is appropriate, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

She further added, “It is the demand of the Indian National Congress that the bill be immediately implemented… but, along with that, provision should be made for the reservation of SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC women after conducting a caste census.”

Gandhi urged the government to take the necessary steps to address this issue.

The bill proposes a 15-year reservation period, including a one-third quota for women within the seats reserved for SC/STs.

Gandhi’s speech recognized the significant contributions of women, emphasizing that, “This is the most appropriate moment to acknowledge and thank women for their contribution.”

She asserted, “On behalf of the Indian National Congress, I demand from the government that the Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023 be implemented as soon as possible while clearing all roadblocks in its way. Doing this is not only necessary but also possible.”

Highlighting the remarkable journey of Indian women, she stated, “From smoke-filled kitchens to brightly-lit stadiums, the journey of Indian women has been long. But finally, she has reached her destination.”

Gandhi praised the tireless dedication of women who have played pivotal roles in the nation’s development and in realizing the dreams of prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, and Maulana Azad.

In a heartfelt moment, Gandhi recalled her late husband, Rajiv Gandhi’s contributions to women’s participation in local bodies through a constitutional amendment.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the women’s reservation bill in the Lok Sabha, describing it as a step towards women’s empowerment. The bill, which provides for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, will take effect after the completion of the census and delimitation exercise. This significant bill was the first to be introduced in the new Parliament building.

Panic Ensues as SpiceJet Flight Returns to Kolkata After Take-off Due to Window Crack

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In a concerning incident this Wednesday morning, a SpiceJet flight bound for Mumbai was forced to return to Kolkata shortly after take-off due to the discovery of a crack on one of the plane’s windows, triggering a panic among the passengers.

The affected flight, SG-515, had initially departed from Kolkata Airport at 6.17 am, carrying 176 passengers and six crew members on board. However, during the course of the flight, the vigilant cabin crew identified the crack in a windowpane. Swiftly responding to the situation, they promptly notified the flight’s pilot.

The pilot, in turn, established contact with the air traffic control tower at Kolkata Airport, seeking permission for an emergency landing. Authorities quickly granted the request, ensuring a safe return for the aircraft and its occupants.

The flight successfully touched down at Kolkata Airport around 7.45 am, averting any potential safety concerns. Investigations are now underway to determine the cause of the window crack and ensure the continued safety of all SpiceJet flights.

India Issues Travel Advisory for Canada in Escalating Diplomatic Standoff

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“Diplomatic Standoff Intensifies: India and Canada Exchange Travel Advisories Amid Growing Tensions”

In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, India has issued a tit-for-tat travel advisory on September 20, 2023, citing concerns over “politically condoned violence” in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged all Indian nationals in Canada to register with Indian missions amidst a growing rift between the two nations.

This development comes in response to Canada’s earlier travel advisory, which advised its citizens to exercise a “high degree of caution” when traveling to various regions in India.

The advisory issued by the Ministry of External Affairs states, “In view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution. Our High Commission/Consulates General will continue to be in contact with the Canadian authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Canada.”

Furthermore, the deteriorating bilateral relations between Canada and India have been exacerbated by the online activities of Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who initiated a campaign titled “Indo Hindus Leave Canada.”

Though the advisory refrains from directly mentioning the campaign, it warns, “Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda. Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid traveling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen such incidents.”

This diplomatic row began after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made unprecedented allegations against India in the House of Commons, blaming Indian agents for the June murder of pro-Khalistan ideologue Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. The situation escalated when Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced the expulsion of Pavan Kumar Rai, a diplomat in the High Commission of India in Ottawa, also revealing him as the head of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) of India.

In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and demanded his departure within five days. Canada subsequently issued its travel advisory in light of these developments.

Prime Minister Trudeau, however, reiterated that he is not seeking to provoke India, stating, “The government of India needs to take this matter with the utmost seriousness. We are doing that.”

With the security environment in Canada appearing to deteriorate, Indian students, in particular, are urged to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant. Indian nationals and students in Canada are advised to register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or the Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in, according to the latest advisory from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Breaking News: Strong Winds and Early Spring Heatwave Stoke Bushfires Across Southeastern Australia

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In a concerning turn of events, powerful winds and an unexpected intense heatwave during early spring have ignited numerous bushfires across the southeastern region of Australia. These developments have led to the issuance of extreme fire danger warnings, particularly affecting the densely populated greater Sydney area, which is home to over 5 million residents.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has officially declared that the country is currently in an El Niño climate pattern. This climatic shift is anticipated to intensify the likelihood of a scorching and arid summer, significantly elevating the risk of potentially devastating bushfires.

As of the latest update from the New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Services, a total of 68 fires were actively burning in NSW state. Disturbingly, 17 of these fires remain uncontained, putting immense pressure on the more than 600 firefighters and emergency personnel who are tirelessly working to gain control over the rapidly spreading blazes.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation as authorities and firefighting teams battle to manage and extinguish these dangerous fires.

Watch// “Parliament Special Session: Sonia Gandhi Initiates Debate on Women’s Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha”

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A Parliament special session refers to a unique meeting of either the Lok Sabha (Lower House) or the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of the Indian Parliament that is convened outside the regular session schedule to discuss specific urgent matters or bills. Special sessions are called when there is a need for the legislature to address issues of great importance or when there is a particular bill that requires immediate attention. These sessions are often shorter in duration compared to regular sessions.

In this case, the special session of the Lok Sabha (LS) has been called to deliberate on the Women’s Reservation Bill. The Women’s Reservation Bill is a significant and long-pending piece of legislation in India that aims to provide a quota for women in the Parliament and state legislatures. It proposes to reserve one-third of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. This move is seen as a crucial step toward achieving gender equality and increasing women’s participation in the political decision-making process.

Sonia Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress party and a prominent figure in Indian politics, has taken the initiative to kick off the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. By initiating this debate, she is signaling her party’s commitment to supporting the bill and advocating for its passage. Sonia Gandhi’s involvement in this discussion is noteworthy because it underscores the importance of the bill and highlights the commitment of her party to women’s empowerment and political representation.

The debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha during this special session will likely involve members from various political parties expressing their views, discussing the merits and potential drawbacks of the bill, and possibly suggesting amendments. The goal is to engage in a constructive discussion that can eventually lead to the passage of the bill.

Overall, this special session and the debate initiated by Sonia Gandhi represent a significant moment in Indian politics, as they reflect a concerted effort to address gender inequality and promote women’s participation in the highest legislative bodies of the country. It remains to be seen how the debate unfolds and whether the Women’s Reservation Bill ultimately becomes law.

Tragic Accident Claims Woman’s Life in Karimnagar as Scarf Becomes Entangled in Motorbike Wheel

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Karimnagar: A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Karimnagar as a woman lost her life due to a dreadful accident involving her scarf becoming entangled in a motorbike’s wheel. The unfortunate incident occurred while the family was on their way to seek medical help for their two daughters.

Jagan Rao and Pujitha, residents of Naguram in Jammikunta mandal, were on a mission to take their daughters, Nitya Sree and Aji Sree, to a hospital in Jammikunta. Both children were suffering from a fever, and the family relied on their motorbike for transportation.

Tragedy struck when Pujitha’s scarf became ensnared in the rear wheel of the bike. The mishap caused her to fall off the motorcycle near Dharmaram, resulting in severe head injuries. She received initial medical attention in Jammikunta before being transferred to a private hospital in Hanamkonda.

Despite the medical efforts, Pujitha tragically passed away while receiving treatment on Tuesday night, leaving behind a devastating loss for her family and the community.

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