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Mr Shivraj Patil served as the Minister of Home Affairs of India from 2004 to 2008 and held the esteemed position of Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996. He later served as the Governor of Punjab and also as the Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Born in the village of Chakur in the Latur district of Maharashtra, Mr Patil rose from humble beginnings to occupy some of the highest offices in the country. He attributes this remarkable journey to the divine grace of Bhagawan, who drew him to His feet early in life.Such was Bhagawan's love for Mr Shivraj Patil that He Himself visited Latur and Chakur—Mr Patil's hometowns—sanctifying not only his residence but also blessing countless rural devotees across the region. Wherever Bhagawan went, multitudes thronged for a glimpse, drawn by His love and presence.In this satsang, Mr Shailesh Patil, son of Mr. Shivraj Patil, takes us through this Divine Visit of Bhagawan to Maharashtra in 2001 and shares how Bhagawan has remained the spiritual foundation of the Patil family for generations.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda.Today is the 6th of June and here are the headlines.PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Trains, Inaugurates Chenab BridgePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off two Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar and inaugurated two key rail bridges—India's first cable-stayed bridge over Anji Khad and the world's highest rail bridge over the Chenab River. At a rally in Katra, he asserted that any obstruction to Jammu and Kashmir's development would face him first. Modi launched several infrastructure projects worth over ₹46,000 crore in the Union Territory, reaffirming his government's commitment to accelerating growth and connectivity in the region.Karnataka CM's Aide Removed After Stadium Stampede Kills 11Following the tragic stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 and injured 56, MLC K Govindaraj, political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been removed. Police Commissioner B Dayananda and four other top officers were suspended for crowd control lapses. The state government has ordered a judicial inquiry and announced that RCB officials involved will be arrested. The incident, linked to mismanagement during a free ticket distribution event, has sparked outrage and demands for accountability at the highest levels of administration.Starlink Gets Key Licence to Launch Services in IndiaElon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle after receiving a licence from India's telecom ministry, sources told Reuters. The move brings Starlink a step closer to rolling out commercial operations across India. It becomes the third satellite broadband provider to get approval from the Department of Telecommunications, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. The licence marks a significant development in India's push to expand rural and remote connectivity through space-based internet services, especially in underserved regions.RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to Boost GrowthThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, surprising markets and marking the third rate cut in 2025. The move is aimed at reviving economic growth as inflation remains below the 4% target. Borrowers, especially homeowners, will benefit from lower EMIs, but depositors may see reduced returns. Additionally, the RBI lowered the cash reserve ratio by 100 basis points to 3%, injecting ₹2.5 lakh crore of lendable funds into the banking system to spur credit flow.Trump-Musk Twitter Feud Goes Viral Over Policy ClashA fiery online clash erupted late Thursday between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over a proposed domestic policy dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” What started as a disagreement quickly spiraled into a digital spectacle, with both leaders exchanging jabs in real-time. The feud dominated social media, inspiring memes, satirical headlines, and viral quotes. Musk had openly criticized the bill, prompting Trump's sharp response. The spat highlights ongoing tensions between tech moguls and political leaders in a highly polarized digital age.That's all for today. This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Australia has asked its residents to "exercise a high degree of caution" while travelling to India. The official statement mentions the "threat of terrorism and, crime and the risk of civil unrest" as key reasons behind the travel advisory. While the advisory is issued for the entire country, the border areas of Punjab and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are considered to be at higher risk. - ਕਸ਼ਮੀਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਏ ਹਮਲੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਨੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਭਾਰਤ ਦੀ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਮੌਕੇ ਸਾਵਧਾਨੀ ਵਰਤਣ ਲਈ ਕਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਅਧਿਕਾਰਕ ਬਿਆਨ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਭਾਰਤ ਵਿੱਚ 'ਅੱਤਵਾਦ ਅਤੇ ਅਪਰਾਧ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਤਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਵਲ ਅਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਦੇ ਜੋਖਮ' ਦਾ ਹਵਾਲਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਤੋਂ ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਅਤੇ ਪਾਕਿਸਤਾਨ ਤੋਂ ਭਾਰਤ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਹੋਰ ਚੇਤਾਵਨੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਕਈ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਵੀ ਪਾਬੰਦੀ ਦੇ ਘੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ। ਹੋਰ ਵੇਰਵੇ ਲਈ ਸੁਣੋ ਇਹ ਰਿਪੋਰਟ...

Recently, a debate about appointing judges has gained momentum in light of cash allegedly being found in the house of a Delhi High Court judge. What began as a discussion about transparency in judicial appointments has widened into a broader conversation about the functioning of India's justice system, which is already strained by millions of pending cases.  But concerns run deeper than just courtrooms. A recent report, called the India Justice Report 2025, flags critical issues across four pillars of the justice system: police, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid. The report shows that no State or Union Territory has fulfilled its own commitments for improving representation, particularly for women and SC/STs, within the police force. Vacancy rates remain alarmingly high, regular training is neglected, and appointments to the judiciary continue at a sluggish pace, weakening public trust in institutions meant to uphold the rule of law.  Against this backdrop, two critical questions emerge: How can India strengthen the foundations of its justice delivery system? What institutional reforms are urgently needed to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and efficiency for all?  Guests: Maja Daruwala, chief editor, IJR and Valay Singh, Lead, IJR Host: Nivedita V Edited by Jude Francis Weston

Episode 60 – –The Civil War and Texas – The Battle of Glorieta I'm your host and guide Hank Wilson and as always, the broadcast is brought to you by Ashby Navis and Tennyson Media Publishers, Visit AshbyNavis.com for more information. We are smack dab in the middle of telling about the history of Texas during the Civil war. There's no exact count of how many battles and skirmishes that were fought in Texas. In fact, most of the Texans who fought for either the confederacy or the union took part in battles in Tennessee, Virginia, or elsewhere in the South. There were however four notable battles that did take place in Texas, well the first actually was in New Mexico, but it started in Texas. They are on March 28, 1862, Battle of Glorieta, the Battle of Galveston October 4, 1862. the battle of Sabine Pass, on September 8, 1863, The Battle of Palmito Ranch, was the last battle of the civil war on May 13, 1865. What I want to talk about today is one of what many historians consider to be a key (while not necessarily a major battle) is known as the Battle of Glorieta, which occurred on March 28th, 1862. Now it actually took place, not in Texas, but in New Mexico at Glorieta Pass which is in Far West New Mexico. The Confederate force, named Brig. Gen. Henry Hopkins Sibley's Army of New Mexico, actually consisted primarily of men from Texas. The “army” invaded New Mexico, which was Union Territory and captured Fort Fillmore which was located close to the  settlement of Mesilla. The “army” then won another skirmish at Valverde in February of 1862. After that they moved northwest, moving along the banks of the Rio Grande, and by early March they occupied Albuquerque and Santa Fe. After their successful mini invasion, they stopped to gather supplies and rest while they planned their attack on Fort Union which was the Federal Supply Center. It was about 100 miles northwest of Santa Fe and was a major stop for travelers who were on their way to the gold fields in Colorado. Meanwhile, Colorado attorney Colonel John Slough put together a group of volunteers from the gold fields and joined together with detachments of cavalry and infantry from Fort Union to create a force of about 1,300 men. Then on March 22nd, Slough led the group on a march to engage the Texans near Santa Fe. Simultaneously, Sibley moved his main column of men towards Fort Union. Meanwhile, a confederate force of men led by Major Charles Pyron who stayed in Santa Fe, decided to move towards the east along the Santa Fe trail.in an attempt to find and engage with the union forces. He led his troops from Cañoncito in the early morning hours of the 26th of March and almost immediately ran into Slough's advance guard. Slough guard had just about 420 men and was led by Maj. John M. Chivington.  The two forces see each other, the Texans decide to form a traditional straight ahead battle line that blocked passage. The Union forces simply outflanked them by climbing up the hills that bordered the trail. Seeing they were about to lose, the confederate forces retreated back towards a small valley that is known as Apache Canyon. This valley had multiple fields that had been cultivated for farming and it was there they decided to setup another similar battle line, much like the one they had abandoned. Once again Chivington simply ran a flanking action and  this time, since it was more open, he also had his cavalry charge the Texans. As a result, at least 70 Confederates were captured, it is estimated that 4 others were killed, and about 20 were wounded. After this setback, Pyron retreated back to his main camp at Cañoncito from where he dispatched a messenger asking the main Texan force to send him reinforcements. Meanwhile Major Chivington, who also suffered some casualties, 5 men killed and 14 wounded, decided to return to the main Union camp which was 12 miles away at a station known as Koslowski's Ranch. A couple of days later,

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 08th of November and here are the headlines.A tragic accident occurred in Uttarakhand's Almora on Monday, where at least 36 people died when a bus carrying 42 passengers lost control and fell into a gorge near Marchula. The bus was traveling from Kirath to Ramnagar when it went off the road. Initial reports indicated that the crash was so severe that several passengers were thrown from the vehicle.Leaders of Canada's three major federal parties condemned violent clashes that occurred during a visit by Indian consular officials to a Hindu temple in Brampton. Following the incidents, the High Commission of India expressed disappointment over the disruptions affecting routine consular work. Sikhs for Justice, a banned group advocating for Khalistan, claimed responsibility for the protests against the Indian officials, who were present to offer administrative services, including pension assistance for seniors.Meanwhile, Donald Trump scripted history on Wednesday, becoming the first President in 120 years to return to power after being ousted after his first term. Addressing his supporters after winning three swing states of North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania, Trump laid the blueprint of his second term. With at least 51 Senate seats secured, Republicans will retake control of the chamber for the first time in four years. As soon as the results were officially declared, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated American President Donald Trump on his election and stated, quote “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership,” unquote.The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution for the restoration of its special status, calling upon the “Government of India to initiate dialogue with elected representatives” of the Union Territory to work out “constitutional mechanisms for restoring these provisions”, even as the BJP protested the move. The resolution said that the Assembly “reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees, which safeguarded the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses concern over their unilateral removal”. It further added that “any process for restoration must safeguard both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”.Sharad Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party chief, hinted at retiring from active parliamentary politics, signaling his intention to pass the leadership baton to younger generations. Speaking about Maharashtra's Baramati constituency, Pawar emphasized the importance of youth leadership for the next 30 years. While Pawar stated he would step back from electoral politics, he confirmed his continued involvement in public service. His message underscored his faith in his family's legacy and the need for fresh leadership, urging support for Yugendra Pawar in the upcoming Assembly elections.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika Nanda.Today is the 06th of November and here are the headlines.Starting with global news, Donald Trump scripted history today, becoming the first President in 120 years to return to power after being ousted after his first term. Addressing his supporters after winning three swing states of North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania, Trump laid the blueprint of his second term. With at least 51 Senate seats secured, Republicans will retake control of the chamber for the first time in four years. As soon as the results were officially declared, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated American President Donald Trump on his election and stated, quote “As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership,” unquote.The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today passed a resolution for the restoration of its special status, calling upon the “Government of India to initiate dialogue with elected representatives” of the Union Territory to work out “constitutional mechanisms for restoring these provisions”, even as the BJP protested the move. The resolution said that the Assembly “reaffirms the importance of the special status and constitutional guarantees, which safeguarded the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses concern over their unilateral removal”. It further added that “any process for restoration must safeguard both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”.Pulling up Uttar Pradesh authorities for their “high-handed” approach in demolishing a house for widening a road without giving notice, the Supreme Court today directed them to pay the owner Rs 25 lakh as compensation. The three-judge bench, which was presided over by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, was hearing a suo motu writ petition registered in 2020 based on a letter complaint by Maharajganj resident Manoj Tibrewal Aakash, whose house was demolished in 2019.  CJI Chandrachud said, quote “This is completely high-handed. Where is the due process followed? We have the affidavit that says no notice was issued. You only went to the site and informed the people through a loudspeaker,” unquote.The BJP expelled 37 office-bearers across the state today who are set to contest as Independents in the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, citing “indiscipline”. Highly placed sources in the BJP confirmed the development and said that despite repeatedly urging the rebels to withdraw their candidature, these 37 candidates who hold different posts in their respective district units did not pay heed to the party's request. A senior party functionary stated, quote “In the BJP, there is no scope for anti-party activities. Party leaders tried to reason with each leader but those who fail to conform to party norms have to pay the price,”, unquote.With both sides of the border grappling with a common crisis, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Senior Minister in the Government of Punjab in Pakistan, has told The Indian Express that it is “high time for India and Pakistan, and especially Punjabs on both sides of the border, to initiate a joint smog mitigation plan”. Two days ago, the air quality index in Lahore hit a high of 1900, briefly giving it the unenviable tag of the world's most polluted city. In an SOS from across the border, Aurangzeb, who also holds the environment protection and climate change portfolio in Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif-led Punjab provincial government, claimed the “Eastern corridor winds blowing from India towards Lahore” were taking the smog to dangerous levels.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 16th of October and here are the headlines.In a thinly veiled reference to China and Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said that that “if trust is lacking or cooperation inadequate, if friendship has fallen short and good neighbourliness is missing somewhere, there are surely reasons to introspect and causes to address.” Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation heads of government meeting in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar listed out the key challenges that SCO was committed to combatting: terrorism, separatism, and extremism.Bomb threats to flights of Indian airlines continued on Wednesday with at least six flights — three of IndiGo, two of SpiceJet and one of Akasa Air — being the latest additions to the growing list. With these six flights, the number of confirmed instances of bomb threats to Indian carrier's flights over the past three days has risen to 18. Three international flights – one of Air India and two of IndiGo – had received bomb threats on Monday, while another nine flights spanning across all major carriers had received threats on Tuesday. All the threats on Monday and Tuesday came via social media platforms, and eventually turned out to be fake.National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah took oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmirtoda. He has sought to balance political representation for both provinces of the UT with his five Cabinet picks. In his first comments after taking oath, the Chief Minister said, “We will not let Jammu feel that they do not have a voice or representation in the current government. We have brought in a Deputy CM to ensure this and this will be our endeavour going forth as well.” Nowshera MLA Surinder Choudhary took oath as Deputy CM.In the wake of an ongoing investigation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over alleged irregularities in the grant of land, Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chairman K Marigowda resigned today. In his resignation letter to the Urban Development Department, Marigowda said that it was his personal decision to resign and cited health reasons. Later while speaking to reporters, Marigowda said he was asked by Siddaramaiah to resign from the post.A devastating accident involving a fuel tanker occurred late Tuesday night in Majia, a town located in the Taura local government area of Jigawa State, resulting in at least 94 fatalities and injuring 50 others. The police confirmed the incident today, highlighting the tragic circumstances that unfolded when the driver lost control of the vehicle.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Niharika NandaToday is the 8th of October and here are the headlines.In the Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP exceeded expectations, leading in over 46 seats and securing a third consecutive term. This success can be attributed to key strategies including consolidating non-Jat votes by naming Nayab Singh Saini as CM candidate, replacing 60 candidates to counter anti-incumbency, and highlighting development and Direct Benefit Transfers in campaigns. In response to the results, the Congress made an unprecedented move by refusing to accept the election results, alleging a “conspiracy” involving the manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines. This marks the first time a major party has rejected an electoral outcome citing EVM tampering. Meanwhile, The National Conference and Congress alliance is poised to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir after the first Assembly election in a decade for the Union Territory. National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah won decisively in both Budgam and Ganderbal constituencies. Following Omar's victory in Budgam, his father and NC Chief Farooq Abdullah stated that he will become the CM. The BJP on the other hand, achieved its highest-ever vote share in J&K assembly polls, winning a total of 29 seats.Moving on from the assembly polls, India's domestic aviation market continues to strengthen, recording an 8.1% year-on-year increase in September with 1.32 crore passengers, according to ICRA, which maintains a stable outlook for the sector. Passenger numbers were also 15.2% higher than pre-pandemic levels in September 2019. As the world's third-largest and fastest-growing aviation market, India's aviation sector has staged a rapid recovery from the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.An eight-year-old boy was run over by a speeding BMC garbage dumper on Tuesday morning. The Shivaji Nagar police have registered an FIR against the driver, who has since been arrested. Local residents have raised concerns about the dangers posed by speeding dumper drivers near the dump yard and have called for speed breakers on the road. According to a Shivaji Nagar police officer, the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the Zakir Hussain Nagar area.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top news from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 8 -The counting of votes for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls will be done today. Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath for the Haryana Assembly poll results, with the ruling BJP confident of retaining power for a third term, and the Congress, which is out of power for 10 years, more than hopeful of making a comeback. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, this is the first election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. So, it's a pivotal moment for the Union Territory as it awaits its first elected government in five years. -On October 7, was another day of Nifty opening higher and the recovery getting sold into. The Nifty broke more key levels on the downside in Monday's session, carrying on from where it left off on Friday. -HDFC Bank continued to lead the losses in Monday's session as well. The stock is also down six days in a row and has lost over ₹1 lakh crore in market capitalisation during this period. HDFC Bank shares had seen a brief recovery towards the close of trade but yet again that was swiftly sold into. -Stocks in focus: HDFC Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Mahanagar Gas, Nykaa, Bharat Electronics, Sobha, MOIL, Hi-Tech Pipes, HEG -The GIFT Nifty was lower this morning trading at a discount of more than 100 pts from Nifty Futures Monday close, indicating a gap-down start for the Indian market. -Chinese stocks listed in the mainland jumped this morning as trading resumed following a week-long holiday, with encouraging home sales and consumption data giving fresh impetus to a rally sparked by Beijing's stimulus blitz. Shares dropped in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong after Wall Street was dragged down by a tech selloff, geopolitical angst and bets on a smaller Federal Reserve rate cut. -Overnight, the S&P 500 fell 1% on Monday after notching a four-week winning run. Alphabet Inc. sank 2.4% as a judge ruled it must lift restrictions that prevent developers from setting up rival marketplaces that compete with its Google Play Store. -Brent crude has jumped above $80 a barrel amid mounting tensions in the Middle East. In the wake of Friday's solid jobs data, Treasuries continued to drop — with the 10-year yield topping 4%. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Jammu and Kashmir is set to hold its first assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370. The polls will take place in three phases, on September 18, 25th and October 1. The counting of votes will happen on October 8. Given that these are the first assembly elections in ten years, what is the mood on the ground? What are the poll promises being made by the contending parties, and how do they stack up against each other in different parts of the Union Territory? Guest: Peerzada Ashiq, The Hindu's Srinagar correspondent. Host: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor, The Hindu. Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 30th of August and here are this week's headlines.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These districts include Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. According to the official website of the Ladakh administration, two districts made up the Union Territory — Leh and Kargil. Where Leh had six sub-divisions, Kargil had four.According to records accessed under the Right To Information Act, The Indian Express learnt official scrutiny that lasted nine years till 2019 tracked 1,084 complaints of Government jobs being acquired on fake caste certificates. The RTI records were made available for 59 of the 93 ministries and departments under the Government. Records from the Department of Personnel and Training show, from these cases, 92 personnel were dismissed from service,. These numbers assume significance given the Puja Khedkar case who is in the dock for allegedly presenting dodgy caste and disability certificates to secure a seat in the civil services.The findings of the Justice Hema Committee and the numerous sexual misconduct allegations that emerged against several male insiders since the panel report's release have finally led to the collapse of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists as its office bearers submitted mass resignation on Tuesday. While Malayalam superstar Mohanlal stepped down as president of the association, Manorama Online reported, all members of the executive committee have also submitted their joint resignations. Meanwhile, A day after police booked veteran filmmaker Ranjith on charges of sexual misconduct, two more women professionals moved similar complaints against multiple actors, including CPI(M) MLA Mukesh.West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee stated that a ‘malicious disinformation campaign' has been unleashed against her over her speech made on Wednesday at the students rally.” She added, quote “Not uttered a single word against students or their movement, I have spoken against BJP because they are trying to create anarchy.” unquote. Meanwhile, the BJP sat on a dharna near Kolkata's Esplanade on Thursday. This comes a day after the party called a 12-hour bandh in the state to protest against the alleged police action on protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan.Amid torrential rains in Gujarat, a runway side wall of the Rajkot International Airport collapsed on Thursday. Rescue operations are underway across the state, where the rain fury has claimed about 35 lives since Monday. The Army and Indian Coast Guard have been evacuating people from flood-affected districts. Meanwhile, after remaining closed for almost two days, the NH 27 which is one of the two lifelines of Kandla and Mundra ports in Kutch has been reopened for vehicular traffic on Thursday morning as floodwaters receded in the area.This was the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 26th of August and here are the headlines.Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today that the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to create five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These districts include Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. According to the official website of the Ladakh administration, two districts made up the Union Territory — Leh and Kargil. Where Leh had six sub-divisions, Kargil had four.Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its first list of 15 candidates for the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls today. Earlier in the day, the BJP had released a list of 82 candidates, which reportedly mentioned those contesting in the second and third phases as well, which they took down shortly after its release. The elections to the 90-member J&K Assembly will be held across three phases on the 18th of September, the 25th of September, and the 1st of October. Results will be announced on the 4th of October.According to records accessed under the Right To Information Act, The Indian Express learnt official scrutiny that lasted nine years till 2019 tracked 1,084 complaints of Government jobs being acquired on fake caste certificates. The RTI records were made available for 59 of the 93 ministries and departments under the Government. From these cases, 92 personnel were dismissed from service, records from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) show. These numbers assume significance given the Puja Khedkar case who is in the dock for allegedly presenting dodgy caste and disability certificates to secure a seat in the civil services.The second #MeToo movement that has hit the Malayalam film industry continued to bring more actors under the shadow of alleged sexual misconduct as actor Minu Muneer alleged today that she faced physical and verbal assault from various actors, including a two-time CPI(M) legislator in Kerala Assembly. She has also accused a prominent actor of having tried to assault her at a hotel during the shooting of ‘Calender' and ‘Nadakame Ulakam'. The actors who have been named have yet to publicly respond to these specific allegations.At least 31 people have been killed in two separate attacks by gunmen in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. While twenty-three people were killed in Pakistan's Balochistan, gunmen killed at least nine people, including four police officers and five passersby, in the Qalat district. According to Assistant Commissioner Musakhail Najeeb Kakar, the assailants blocked the inter-provincial highway in Musakhel's Rarasham district, offloading passengers from several buses. He added that while three of those killed were from Balochistan, the rest were from the Punjab province. Dawn newspaper reported that the gunmen further set up 10 vehicles on fire.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for The Indian Express and I am Niharika NandaToday is the 4th of July and here are today's headlines.Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan invited Jharkhand Mukti Morcha executive president Hemant Soren to form the government in the state today, a day after his predecessor Champai Soren stepped down as Chief Minister. Party general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said that the Chief Minister, along with his Cabinet, will be taking the oath today. Champai met the Governor yesterday to submit his resignation after the ruling coalition's 45 MLAs elected Hemant as their leader.Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Kirodi Lal Meena resigned on late Wednesday, months after saying that he would quit the post if the BJP loses the Dausa Lok Sabha seat. In a statement to a news channel, Meena confirmed his resignation. He said that this was also the reason why he did not attend Chief Minister Bhajan Lal's Cabinet meeting as he had “no moral right”. Sources said that he had submitted his papers a few days ago. However, the resignation has not been accepted yet.After 121 people were killed and several others were injured in Hathras stampede incident on 2nd of July, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit the site and meet those affected. Addressing the media, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said, quote “It was an unfortunate incident. The leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha (Rahul Gandhi) is planning to visit Hathras. He will go there and interact with the people who are affected.” unquote. While police filed an FIR against the organisers, Narayan Sakar Vishwa Hari or ‘Bhole Baba', the host of the satsang, has not been named in the case.The Jammu and Kashmir Police have deployed a new force of 960 trained policemen in the border areas of the Union Territory to exclusively work on combating infiltration and terrorism. The move, which many see as following the pattern of the US Marines, comes amid a spike in infiltration by heavily armed foreign terrorists from Pakistan. Nearly 560 of these police personnel have been deployed in the border areas of Jammu division and the remaining in Kashmir Valley.The Indian cricket team touched down in New Delhi early today after winning the T20 World Cup. Team India has a full schedule at hand today; after meeting PM Narendra Modi, they have a BCCI felicitation function at the Wankhede Stadium besides doing an open bus trophy tour in Mumbai. The team was stuck in Barbados because of a hurricane but were flown out of the West Indies in a specially arranged charter flight.This was the catch up on 3 things by the Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 20th of June and here are today's headlines.As the controversy around the NEET-UG 2024 heightens, the Supreme Court refused to put a stay in the counselling process ,while hearing fresh petitions seeking cancellation of the exam. The apex court sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam. Meanwhile, the Congress has decided to hold a nationwide protest on June 21 (Friday) demanding justice for the NEET candidates.Patna High Court set aside the Bihar government's notifications to raise reservations in government jobs and educational institutions from 50 per cent to 65 per cent today. On 7th of November last year, the Nitish Kumar-led Mahagathbandhan government raised the Bihar quota and reservation in the state effectively became 75 per cent when the 10 per cent quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) is taken into consideration. The bench said that it is “infringing upon right to equality”.The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Naidu increased to 34 today, with around 100 others hospitalised — five of them in critical condition. Most of the victims consumed the spurious liquor at Karunapuram in Kallakurichi on Tuesday night. As the spurious liquor started to take effect yesterday, they were admitted to hospitals. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed his shock and sorrow over the incident, and emphasised the urgency of holding those responsible to account.The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has levied a fine of Rs 1.2 lakh — almost equal to a semester's fee — on a student who participated in a play titled “Raahovan” during the institute's Performing Arts Festival held in March this year. The play, loosely based on the Ramayana, sparked protests from a section of students who alleged it was disrespectful to Hinduism and derogatory towards Ram and Sita. At least seven other students were penalised, but the nature of disciplinary action and quantum of fine, could not be ascertained.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones of multiple development projects in Jammu and Kashmir today. PM Modi will be on a two-day tour in the Union Territory and he will lead the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Srinagar tomorrow. Assembly elections are due in Jammu and Kashmir this year and PM Modi's first visit after forming his third government assumes significance in this backdrop.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

his is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.It's the 14th of June and here are the top stories of the week.In the midst of a controversy over the NEET-UG results declared on 4th of June, including allegations of a paper leak, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that there was no evidence of a paper leak. NTA and the Union Education Ministry formed a committee last week to review the normalisation policy that was adopted for over 1,563 candidates who were awarded “grace marks” to compensate for the “loss of time” suffered while appearing for this year's NEET UG.Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa and nine others were taken into custody on Tuesday morning in connection with a murder that took place in Bengaluru. The police on Sunday had recovered the dead body of a man from a drain and identified the deceased as Renukaswamy. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda said that it is alleged that Renukaswamy was sending abusive messages and comments to Pavithra Gowda, who is in relationship with Darshan.As many as fifty people have been detained so far in connection with the recent terror attack on a bus ferrying pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Nine pilgrims were killed and over 41 injured after terrorists fired on their bus in Reasi, which resulted in the vehicle plunging into a gorge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, wherein he was apprised of the counter-terror efforts being undertaken in the Union Territory. The meeting comes in the wake of four militant attacks in three days in the region.This week, apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet of ministers taking oath, TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh, four-time MLA Mohan Majhi in Odisha and BJP leader Pema Khandu in Arunachal Pradesh were sworn-in as Chief Minister ministers along with their respective council of ministers.Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom. The number of people from Kerala who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy has risen to 24, while five deceased victims are from Tamil Nadu. The blaze erupted early on Wednesday morning in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area claiming 49 lives and injured 50 others. Kuwait's Foreign Minister assured full support to the Indians affected in the fire and vowed to promptly investigate the tragedy, hours after meeting Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things for the Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain, wishing all our listeners a very happy new year!It's the 3rd of January and here are the headlines.The Supreme Court today refused to transfer the probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by Adani Group to a special investigation team and directed market regulator SEBI to complete its probe into two pending cases within three months. The bench said the facts of the case do not warrant a transfer of investigation from the SEBI and stated that it should take its probe to a logical conclusion as per the law.In other news, asserting that it will have to examine to what extent it can exercise its jurisdiction in the matter, the Supreme Court today sought a reply from the Lok Sabha Secretary General in a plea moved by TMC leader Mahua Moitra against her expulsion from the House. The court will hear the matter again in the week commencing on the 11th of March. Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha on 8th of December after the Ethics Committee of the House submitted a report that found her "guilty of unethical conduct".Reaching out to the people of the Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, which witnessed massive protests against reforms introduced by his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the archipelago is small, but its heart is large. He was there to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various projects worth Rs 1,150 crore in the Union Territory. He took a dig at the previous non-BJP governments at the Centre, stating that their only priority for decades was the development of their own political parties.The deaths of a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their daughter in the US state of Massachusetts last week have been ruled a murder-suicide by medical authorities after autopsy. Autopsy results issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirm that Teena Kamal and her daughter Arianna were victims of homicide by gunshot and Rakesh Kamal died from a "gunshot wound consistent with being self-inflicted".Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said sometimes one ends up in "vanvas" (exile) while waiting for "rajtilak" (coronation). After the BJP's victory in the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, the party chose Mohan Yadav as the chief minister, replacing Chouhan who served as the state's CM for four times. Chouhan, while addressing a gathering, said he will continue to be among the people, especially his sisters.This was the Catch-Up on the 3 Things by The Indian Express.

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Faaiz dijoo, born and brought up in downtown Srinagar, J&K is a prominent Social Activist and the Founder and Chairman for Sunrise in Kashmir, a leading Non Profit Organisation based in the Union Territory of J&K. Faaiz has been a front runner in several Social Campaigns like Drug De-addiction, Education, Skill Development, Sports Promotion, Youth Engagement and Uplifting of children from Remote areas. He has been working closely with several domestic, national and international organisations and has earned a name and fame in all these years. Faaiz finished nhis studies in Nee Delhi and Kickstarted his career in the Capital. With a vast and rich experience in the Corporate World, he has also gained experience in Public Relations. Currently emphasizing on Development of Motorsports in J&K he has formed a Motorsports Body under the umbrella of FMSCI and has already carved a niche by hosting a national event by the name of JK AUTOX and is planning to host Phase II of the same event. Faaiz can be reached at fdspeaks@gmail.com You can also connect with him on his Instagram @faaizdijoo_ Listen to his inspirational story exclusively on #MashqTalksPodcast. We encourage you to share your views and feedback with us. You can write to themashq@gmail.com or reach out to @RjUmarNisar on the Meta universe and Twitter. || Donate to Mashq Talks at https://rzp.io/l/mashqtalkspodcast ||

After its loss in the recent Assembly elections in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party is left with no State government in south India. It is part of an alliance in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The governments of the five States of the south are led by different parties — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala, the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, and the Congress in Karnataka. This is not a new trend; the south has rarely followed the electoral trend set by the north. In the 1977 Lok Sabha elections, while the Congress was wiped out in the Hindi heartland, it continued to hold onto its seats in the south. Similarly, in the last nine years, even at the peak of its popularity the BJP has been unable to breach the southern fortress as convincingly as it would like to. Is there a north-south divide in politics? Here we discuss the question.

After its loss in the recent Assembly elections in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party is left with no State government in south India. It is part of an alliance in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The governments of the five States of the south are led by different parties — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Kerala, the YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana, and the Congress in Karnataka. This is not a new trend; the south has rarely followed the electoral trend set by the north. In the 1977 Lok Sabha elections, while the Congress was wiped out in the Hindi heartland, it continued to hold onto its seats in the south. Similarly, in the last nine years, even at the peak of its popularity the BJP has been unable to breach the southern fortress as convincingly as it would like to.  Is there a north-south divide in politics? Here we discuss the question. Guests: K.K. Kailash teaches at the Department of Political Science, Hyderabad University; Sudha Pai is a political scientist and former Professor, JNU Host: Sobhana K. Nair

Ashish Kundra is a 1996 batch IAS Officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory cadre. Presently, he is the Principal Secretary Transport in the Government of Delhi. He served 8 years in the North East which inspired him to write A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change. In this podcast,▸ Ashish and Vinamre talk about what caused the divide between the North East and the mainland of India. ▸ Untold stories of North East legends, including Bhaskar Hazarika ▸ How Delhi is leading the way in sustainable transport with its electric vehicle revolution. Timestamps:(0:00) - Introduction(1:20) - The real-life of an IAS officer(4:51) - Landing up in Mizoram as a North Indian(13:31) - The untold story of the North East(17:23) - A revolution in the making(20:45) - Uncovering the North East's harsh reality(29:31) - The Assam massacre - understanding identity politics(36:01) - These heavenly destinations in the North East India will leave you spellbound(39:01) - Understanding Bhupen Hazarika(40:55) - The key differences between administering a State vs a Union Territory(45:48) - Why few North East Indians join the civil services(53:57) - Meghalaya's musical revolution(59:03) - Delhi's electric vehicle revolution(1:04:33) - Electric vehicles are the future of seamless transport(1:10:30) - Conclusion You can follow Mr. Ashish on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishkundra?t=kPaGW05PxqA0v_sXiPoHLg&s=09LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ashish-kundra-9807a83 Listen to the audio version of the full podcasts at -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=eZQk7N3_QOmvOfu0umGjzgGoogle Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zZDkyMjI0MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dostcast/id1538251790 == This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dostcastDostcast on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/dostcast ==Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com ==#Dostcast

On the 22nd of April, Pakistan announced that its Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit India for a multilateral meeting with his Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, or SCO, counterparts. The visit by a Pakistani Foreign Minister to India comes after a long gap.  Also, on the 22nd of April, five Indian soldiers were killed close to the Line of Control, pointing out yet again the dangers of unabated terrorism in the country. The abrogation of Article 370 and reducing Jammu & Kashmir to a Union Territory in August 2019 has not helped in ending terrorism, belying the tall claims of the Modi government.  At the same time, Islamist forces and hardline Hindu groups have ensured that dialogue and contact between Pakistan and India is almost non-existent.  Can a Bilawal Bhutto visit change anything on the ground? 

In the fifth episode of the Shoonya podcast, we have with us Mr. Ashish Kundra, Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Transport), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi. He is a 1996 batch IAS Officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory cadre. Prior to this, he served as the Commissioner, General Administration Department, Higher and Technical Education in Mizoram.  As the Principal Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Transport), GNCTD, Mr. Kundra is leading the charge to electrify Delhi's mobility, curbing tailpipe emissions, getting RTO services to citizens' doorsteps by way of faceless services, implementing road safety measures to make the streets of Delhi safe & secure as well as ensuring women safety in public transport by implementing projects like installing CCTV cameras and panic buttons in every bus.  This episode is hosted by Mr. Randheer Singh, Director, E-Mobility at NITI Aayog. Visit: www.shoonya.info

This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller, entrepreneur and content creator Abhishek Vaid from the Untravel Show!Today's destination: Ladakh, a Union Territory in India Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport - IXLNearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT)Prerequisites - Inner line permit may be required depending on your itineraryPacking - Pack warm clothes, depending on the time of the year; medications for AMSTime of the year - Winter (November to Jan) and monsoons (June to Aug) are ideal time to visitLength of the itinerary: 3-4 daysItinerary Highlights: Abhishek takes us on another untravel expedition, exploring Ladakh in his signature “untravel” style - soaking in experiences rather than checking off bucket lists. But first things first - acclimatisation in order to avoid AMSHe talks about his experience starting off in Leh - walking through lesser known bakers' street trying out the local breads from Kashmir; meeting a young Ice hockey star who is also an art conservator during the day; meeting young entrepreneurs who are trying to revive local couture and cuisines.Next stop is to a small village close to the capital Leh called Phyang! The idea was to spend time in a village that promotes decongestion of Leh via agri tourism. Abhishek spends time with the family, learning about their livelihoods, living the simple village life and exploring the local points of interest. Some interesting local cuisine and dishes Abhishek tries include Thukpa (soupy noodles), momos or mokmoks, Chuttagi (soupy pasta), Yarkhandi Pulao (originating from China and brought to India through the silk route), Churpee (dried cheese based chips), Apricot jams, Changg (local beer) and much more. Another stop on the untravel experience includes a visit to Nubra but looking at experiences beyond camel rides and ATV rides. The experience includes living in a luxury property called KyagarFollow the Untravel show on Youtube to see other experiences in Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Stok Village and more food experiences in Leh.Links:Untravel Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.untravel.show/Untravel Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUntravelShow/Untravel Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/THEUNTRAVELSHOWUntravel Ladakh Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL76-1IsJMwJLRB1UouRSi9RRfzW07HFAEUntravel with Abhishek: Apply here - https://forms.gle/aFQaUf9DvP3vWfuWAThe Musafir Stories - Kartarpur Sahib with Abhishek Vaid: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58dGzqrVyeHhDv4adUlYKl?si=M6OxoIscTD2eTKn9HBwz_APhoto by Hans-Jurgen Mager on UnsplashFollow the Musafir stories on:Twitter : https://twitter.com/musafirstories?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusafirstories/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musafirstoriespodcast/?hl=enwebsite: www.themusafirstories.comemail: themusafirstories@gmail.comYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featuredDo follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.https://twitter.com/IVMPodcastshttps://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/Follow the show across platforms:Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon MusicDo share the word with you folks!

Poonam Likhi, CS, from Chandigarh, Union Territory, India

With Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar announcing on Wednesday that 25 lakh new voters are expected to be enrolled in the Union Territory as new voter registrations will be carried out, In Episode 1060 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at what followed after the change in constitutional status of Jammu & Kashmir, the revision of electoral rolls & the effect on the demographic balance in J&K.

In late May, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) released the results of the 2021 National Achievement Survey, which evaluates learning outcomes based on a standardised test. The results of the test, which was conducted in November 2021, showed that in nearly every State and Union Territory, scores dropped significantly compared to the 2018 results. The NAS is the most significant and stark indicator of the pandemic's impact on learning losses yet, posing this difficult question: what do we do now?  In this podcast, The Hindu speaks with experts on what went wrong during lockdowns, what needs to be done moving forward, and just how badly India's educational system is in need of a revamp.  Host: Sonikka Loganathan  Guests:  Jean Drèze - Development economist, former member of the UPA's National Advisory Council  S. Poorjava - Reporter covering education in Tamil Nadu for The Hindu  Disha Nawani - Professor and dean, School of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

‘सबका साथ सबका विकास', यही नारा है BJP का। दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दावा करने वाली BJP ने हमेशा ही खुद को अलग बताया है, ये कह कर कि हम सबको साथ लेकर चलते हैं। हालांकि ज़मीनी सच्चाई कुछ अलग दिखाती है। 6 जुलाई, 2022 यानी कि कल बुधवार को अल्पसंख्यक मंत्रालय यानी कि Ministry of Minority affairs मंत्री Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi ने इसितफा दिया क्योंकि उनका कार्यकाल ख़तम हो चुका था। Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi के इस्तीफे के बाद भारत के इतिहास में पहली बार ऐसा हुआ है कि दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी होने का दवा करने वाली BJP से एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद या विधायक नहीं है। तो जब प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं है, मुस्लिम नहीं है तो फिर कैसे सबके साथ सबका विकास का नारा सही है, इसी पर चर्चा करेंगे आज। नमस्कार, आदाब, सत्श्रीअकाल, मैं हूँ Sahiba Khan और आप देख रहे हैं UNCUT. आज यानी कि 7 जुलाई के बाद, सत्तारूढ़ भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) के पास लोकसभा या राज्यसभा में एक भी मुस्लिम सांसद नहीं होगा। राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों माने Union Territory की 31 विधानसभाओं में से किसी एक में भी मुस्लिम विधायक नहीं होगा। लोकसभा और राज्यसभा में कुल मिलाकर 4908 सीटें हैं। लोकसभा की 543 सीटें, राज्यसभा की 245 सीटें और बाक़ी legislative bodies की सीटें मिला लें तो बाकी 4120 का आंकड़ा आ जाएगा। पत्रकार रहे और पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री MJ Akbar, जिन पर अक्टूबर, 2018 के #MeToo watershed moment में कई महिलाओं ने sexual harassment के आरोप लगाए थे, उन्हें भी बीच में से ही अपने पद से इस्तीफा देना पड़ा था। उनका कार्यकाल 29 जून को समाप्त हो गया। इसके बाद, भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता सैयद ज़फर आलम का कार्यकाल 4 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया और इसके ठीक तीन दिन बाद राज्यसभा में सदन के deputy leader और फिर Minority Affairs के मंत्री मुख्तार अब्बास नकवी का कार्यकाल 7 जुलाई को समाप्त हो गया है। लोकसभा में BJP के आख़िरी मुस्लिम सांसद शाहनवाज हुसैन थे, जो 2009 के General Election में बिहार के भागलपुर से जीते थे। भारत में मुसलमान पूरी आबादी का करीब 15.5% है। तो अब सवाल वही आ कर खड़ा हो जाता है कि जो पार्टी सबका साथ सबका विकास की बात करती है उसमें भारत के 20-22 करोड़ की मुस्लिम आबादी का एक भी शख्स आखिर कैसे नहीं है। इसका जवाब जानना आसान नहीं है। इसलिए हमें कुछ patterns follow करने होंगे। एक बात तो ये है कि सियासी जानकारों का का मानना है कि BJP से मुसलमान हताश और निराश हैं। ध्रुवीकरण की राजनीती के चलते मुसलमान पुरज़ोर कोशिश कर रहे हैं कि वोट पूरा एकतरफा पड़ जाए। एक फैक्ट ये भी है कि भारत में इस समय मुसलमान BJP candidates को हराने के लिए वोट डाल रहे हैं। BJP को भी ख़ास फायदा नहीं हुआ मुस्लिम candidates field करने में तो उन्होंने भी सोचा कि हटाओ, जब फायदा ही नहीं तो फिर ये representation का लिबास भी क्यों पहना जाए। UP में चुनाव के दौरान कई मुस्लिम बहुल इलाकों में गए तो लोगों ने यही कहा कि BJP के candidates कहते हैं कि हमें आपके वोट की ज़रूरत नहीं क्योंकि बाकी तो हमें वोट कर ही रहे हैं। कई लोगों को ऐसा भी लगता है कि BJP खुद बहुत चाओ से प्रचार-प्रसार नहीं करती अगर उस इलाके में मुस्लिम ज़्यादा हैं। हालांकि ये theory रामपुर और आज़मगढ़ में गलत साबित हुई। रामपुर में कुल 51% मुस्लिम आबादी है। रामपुर, जिसे Azam Khan का गढ़ मन जाता रहा है, वहां Ghanshyam Lodhi 40,000 वोटों से  जीत गए। आजमगढ़ में भी SPA के धर्मेंद्र यादव को BJP के दिनेश यादव ‘Nirahua' ने हरा दिया। इस पर भी एक counter argument ये है voting के दिन कई चुनाव क्षेत्रों से और गली-कूचों से खबरें आईं कि पुलिस मुसलमानों को वोट डालने ही नहीं दे रही है। खुद आज़म ख़ान ने ट्विटर पर video और तसवीरें साझा करीं जहाँ लोग कह रहे हैं कि उन्हें वोट नहीं डालने दिया जा रहा। अखिलेश यादव ने भी कहा कि fake voting कराई जा रही है, कई voting booths में EVM मशीनें ख़राब पाई गई हैं। खबरें तो ये भी आईं कि SPA के नेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं को BJP ने खासा परेशान किया उस दिन। आपको बताती चलूँ कि आजमगढ़ में उस दिन वोटिंग percentage 49.43 था और रामपुर जैसे मुस्लिम बहुल इलाके में voting percentage था 41.39. BJP ने भी दोनों क्षेत्रों में OBC factor ध्यान में रखते हुए OBC कैंडिडेट्स ही चुने। उसमें अगर वोट करने पर रोक की खबरें, EVM ख़राब और पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं को परेशान करने की ख़बरों को साथ लेकर देखा जाए तो शायद ये नहीं कहा जा सकता कि अब मुस्लिम समाज भी धीरे-धीरे BJP का वोटर बन रहा है।  अब आ जाते हैं एक और थ्योरी पर - कि क्या मुसलमान SPA का मोह छोड़ रहे हैं? bypoll नतीजों से तो ऐसा ही लग रहा है। मगर ये नतीजे संसद में पुख्ता दिखाई नहीं दे रहे क्योंकि मुस्लिम कैंडिडेट ही नहीं है दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी के पास। मगर मोदी सरकार लोगों को हमेशा चौंकाती ही है। चाहे वो महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री का चयन हो जिसमें एकनाथ शिंदे को हाल ही में मुख्यमंत्री बनाना हो या फिर झारखंड में हेमंत सोरेन को रिझाना हो। जी हाँ कांग्रेस के साथ गठबंधन में बनी झारखंड मुक्ति मोर्चा की सरकार का BJP की तरफ झुकाव जगज़ाहिर है। BJP की राष्ट्रपति nominee Droupadi Murmu को सोरेन सरकार ने अपना समर्थन दिया है। तो सियासी रणनीति समझना अभी बहुत मुश्किल है। हमें ये भी याद रखना होगा की ऐसे नाज़ुक माहौल में जहाँ एक तरफ नूपुर शर्मा के बयान की खाड़ी देशों ने निंदा की और BJP को उन्हें पार्टी से हटाना पड़ गया, क्या ऐसे समय में दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी का तमगा पहने BJP सही में मुस्लिम नेता नहीं रखेगी? बातें तो ऐसी भी हो रहे हैं की उप राष्ट्रपति की कुर्सी पर मुख़्तार अब्बास नक़वी भी बैठ सकते हैं। और कहीं न कहीं 2024 में BJP को मुस्लिम वोट की जब ज़रूरत पड़ेगी ही, तब के लिए शायद मोदी सरकार का भारत के मुसलमानों के लिए ये एक प्लान हो सकता है। प्रतिनिधित्व कम तो होगा ही मगर शून्य पर होना एक बहुत निराशाजनक बात होगी क्योंकि भारत पर कई देशों की और खासकर कि मुस्लिम देशों की नज़रें गढ़ी हुई हैं। बाहरी रिश्तों को संजो कर रखने वाले PM Modi शायद अब ये रिस्क नहीं लेंगे। देखना होगा कि अंत में लोग सरकार के किस फैसले से चौंकते हैं। OUTRO Host: @jhansiserani Sound designing: @lalit1121992 Guest: Arathi Radhika Jerath

Kashmiri Pandits, many of whom were given government jobs and brought to the Valley a decade ago, have started to flee following targeted killings of their colleagues by terrorists. Not just Kashmiri Pandits, but other Hindus have also been killed. As have Muslims. In August 2019, when Article 370 was reduced to a shell, and the state of Jammu & Kashmir whittled down to a Union Territory, the Central government promised to turn it into the most developed state in the country within five years. Long a part of the BJP's ideological agenda, Home Minister Amit Shah said on the floor of Parliament at the time that Article 370 was the biggest hurdle in the path of normalcy in Kashmir. Where do things stand now as minorities flee and terrorist killings continue? Guest: Air Vice-Marshal Kapil Kak (retd.) is part of a group of concerned citizens regarding Jammu and Kashmir Host: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, The Hindu Edited by Ranjani Srinivasan

Earlier in May, as it redrew Jammu and Kashmir's electoral map, the government's three-member Delimitation Commission recommended creation of six assembly constituencies in Jammu and one in Kashmir. With this, there will be 47 assembly segments in the Kashmir division and 43 in Jammu. So there are 90 assembly seats in JK, up from 83 earlier. According to the 2011 Census, the population of Jammu and Kashmir is 12.5 million. Of them 6.89 million live in Kashmir, 5.38 million in Jammu and 2, 74,00 in Ladakh. The exercise and the proposal have drawn heavy criticism from various political quarters, especially within the Kashmir Valley. “The delimitation commission has become an extension of BJP… We reject it, we have no faith in it,”   Former JK chief minister Mehbooba Mufti BJP's former ally Mehboob Mufti was blunt in criticism. She said that the commission has ignored the basic parameter of population and added or removed areas as per their wishes. But what exactly is delimitation? Delimitation is the process by which the limits or boundaries of a country's territorial constituencies are rejigged to reflect changes in population. The redrawing of these boundaries is based on the recent census. In India, the number of Lok Sabha seats allocated to different states, along with the total number of seats in a state's Legislative Assembly, can change as a result of a delimitation exercise. And the body tasked with carrying out the exercise is called delimitation commission or boundary commission. Such commissions have been constituted four times in India. First was in 1952 under the Delimitation Commission Act, 1952, then in 1963 under Delimitation Commission Act, 1962, in 1973 under Delimitation Act, 1972 and in 2002 under Delimitation Act, 2002. The delimitation exercise is done for three main reasons. First, to ensure a fair division of geographical areas. Second, to ensure equal population representation from every seat. And, third, to ensure that the principle of “One Vote One Value” is maintained. Now, let us delve into the controversy in Kashmir over the delimitation commission's proposal. The report has five major takeaways. First, the five parliamentary constituencies have been re-organised so that each now has 18 assembly constituencies. Second, six assembly seats in Jammu and three in Kashmir have been reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The third is the formation of the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary constituency by merging Kashmir's Anantnag area with Jammu's Rajouri and Poonch. The fourth is the addition of six new Assembly constituencies in Jammu and one in Kashmir. Last and fifth, it has been proposed that the Union Territory's Legislative Assembly should include at least 2 people from the Kashmiri migrant population. So, why the criticism and opposition? As a recent Business Standard editorial explains, the main reason for this is the seat distribution in both the Assembly and Lok Sabha. It appears that the old communal divide between Jammu and Kashmir has been maintained by allocating them 43 and 47 seats, respectively. This allocation significantly alters the vote shares in the Assembly. Jammu, with 44 per cent of the population, will get to vote for 48 per cent of the seats. Meanwhile, the Kashmir division, with 56 per cent of the population, will get to vote for 52 per cent of the seats. Under the earlier configuration, Jammu had 44.5 percent of the seats and Kashmir 55.4 per cent. And when it comes to the realignments of the parliamentary seats, critics see the influence of Kashmiri-speaking Muslim voters being reduced with the restructuring of the Jammu and Anantnag seats. No wonder there have been allegations of gerrymandering.

Delhi has a Lieutenant Governor instead of a Governor or Administrator like other States and UTs and despite being one of the most populous territories in the world, the franchise rights of Delhi's citizens are insignificant vis-a-vis fellow citizens of other states in India for significant control over Delhi's administration vests with the Union Cabinet and not with elected Delhi govt. With murky power borders, Union govt. and Delhi govt. were always at loggerheads until recently when the SC delineated borders through a constitution bench. This episode entails detailed administrative history of Delhi, reasons for assigning limited sovereignty to Delhi as a state and comprehensive analysis of arguments made by both Delhi govt. and Union govt. and the judgment delivered by the constitution bench.

In my fourth episode, I take you on a trip to lesser-known terrains in the Western part of India. Not to any popular destination like Maharasthra or Rajasthan but to the much lesser-known hidden paradise of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Enwrapped in old-world Portuguese influence, this place is laid back, serene, and majestically beautiful. A place that still holds and preserves the folk culture very strongly. Enjoy the ride and Happy listening!

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

Join KSP Radio as we take you on a fun-filled tour of Indian states - one state at a time. Today we stop at Delhi!

First, Indian Express' Aashish Aryan joins the show to discuss the alleged Congress toolkit and what counts as 'manipulated media' on Twitter. Next, Shaju Philip discusses the range of new draft proposals in Lakshadweep cleared by Administrator Praful Patel, and why they have led to turmoil in the Union Territory. (11:38) And finally, we go over the latest vaccine-related news.

Senior CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan was sworn in as Chief Minister of Kerala by Governor Arif Mohammad Khan for second term in office.Banerjee alleged that she was not allowed to speak in the meeting which was attended by district magistrates of 10 states and one Union Territory.Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to provide free education at Navodaya Vidyalayas to children who lost either both parents or an earning parent to COVID-19. For more live news download Etv Bharat Download ETV Bharat on App store – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/etv-bharat/id1453416186 Play Store – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.etvbharat.android Or watch us live on – www.etvbharat.com ETV Bharat is a Division of Ushodaya Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. , is a comprehensive digital national news platform conceived to deliver seamless news and information services, using video-centric Mobile App and Web Portals. It is first-of-its kind offering in India in terms of diversity and depth, dedicated journalists network, reach of 24 states with services in 13 languages i.e.– Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia and English. ETV Bharat is the latest initiative of the five-decade old multi-dimensional Ramoji Group. The Group's highly successful media endeavors include : Eenadu - one of the largely circulated language dailies in the country , and ETV Network with Telugu general entertainment, infotainment and news channels. With a strong lineage of the most trusted media house, ETV Bharat would draw on its strengths of decades' long experience and innovation. ETV Bharat will combine the new technologies of mobile and digital media to engage news and information seekers in a new connected world. It will be driven by well-established news gathering setup, technology specialists and other professionals.

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We recorded this episode to coincide with a series of articles that we will carry in The Hindu over the course of this week explaining the verdicts in the four States — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam — and the Union Territory of Puducherry that went to the polls in March-April 2021. These articles are part of post poll survey done by the polling and research organisation, CSDS-Lokniti that tracks the specificities in each State that shaped the result. These post poll surveys have been a feature of our recent election coverage and allow us to reflect on the data and piece together a larger trajectory of how politics in the country is evolving. You can read more from that series, which started on May 4, here. But over the course of the conversation today we'll go over some aspects of the voter data that we have, both from the CSDS poll as well as from the research that out data team here at the Hindu has done and we hope it'll help you go beyond the headlines of the recently concluded elections. Guest: Srinivasan Ramani, Deputy National Editor, The Hindu

May 2 was counting day. The votes for the recent concluded Assembly elections held in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry have been taken into account to see which party is likely to govern each of the four States and the Union Territory of Puducherry. BusinessLine's Poornima Joshi gives us a few insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-line/message

In this episode of the Lead, get to know who are the personalities of the Puducherry polls, how the alliances stack up and how has the Kiran Bedi- Narayanswamy tussle affected the elections. Once a French Riviera in the east, the Union Territory of Puducherry hogged the limelight with the LG-Chief minister tussle, a somewhat replica of what had happened in Delhi. And more recently, with the fall of the V Narayanaswamy government by defections, the UT was abuzz with political drama. What does this mean for the Congress and will the BJP unfurl its flag here too? Tune in to find out

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the days in which Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry would go to the polls. The elections in Assam will be conducted in three phases starting on March 27. The second phase will be held on April 1 and the last phase will be April 6. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry will all go to poll on April 6. The election in West Bengal will be a long affair, as the state will witness eight phases of polling, starting from March 27 going all the way till April 29. Here's all you need to know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-line/message

Congress govt in Puducherry toppled after CM Narayanasamy failed to win the trust vote in the Assembly. He has resigned as the CM of the Union Territory. Dadra and Nagar Haveli MP Mohan Delkar was found dead in a hotel in the Marine Drive area of Mumbai. A Delhi court sent 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi to one-day police custody. Tomorrow, February 23, order on her bail will be issued. Download the Deccan Herald app for iOS devices here: https://apple.co/30eOFD6 For latest news and updates, log on to www.deccanherald.com Check out our e-paper www.deccanheraldepaper.com

After one and half years of internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, last week the government ordered the restoration of 4G mobile internet in all of the Union Territory. This was the longest instance of high-speed Internet being suspended by an elected government, perhaps in the world. In this episode, we talk about how people have reacted to this, why the government decided to do this now, and how internet restrictions impact the economy. First, Deeptiman Tiwary, who reports on government agencies for the Indian Express (IE), talks about how there were sufficient grounds to restore internet services in J&K a year back, and the possible reasons why the government has taken the decision now. Next, Naveed Iqbal, who reports on J&K for IE, talks about how people in the region have reacted to this decision, and the problems that persist. And in the end, Aashish Aryan, who reports on the telecom sector for IE, explains how India compares with other democracies, and the economic impact of internet suspensions.

A decades-old border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka has caught fire again, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray staking claims to some long-disputed territories between the states. Maharashtra, for the last 60 years or so, has been laying its claim on areas such as Belagavi, Karwar, Nippani, Vijayapura, Dharwad and Uttara-Kannada – that are currently a part of Karnataka, arguing that Marathi-speaking regions should come under Maharashtra. And recently, in a public book launch event on 27 January, as CM Thackeray revived the state governments agenda asking for the disputed areas to be made into a union territory until the problems are resolved, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Lakshman Savadi spat back at him saying that Mumbai should be made into a Union Territory.While Thackeray accused the Karnataka government of deliberately changing Belgaum's name to Belagavi... even threatening to take the matter to court, Savadi condemned the statements made by Shiv Sena top brass and said that Marathi people in Belgaum are like all Kannadigas in the state. So, what is the Belgaum land dispute all about and what is fuelling it all these decades? Host: Himmat ShaligramGuests: Deepak Pawar, Editor for the book "Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute: Struggle and Pledge" Producer: Himmat Shaligram Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

Facts The Petitioner questioned the decision taken by the various States and Union Territories to affix posters outside the residences of persons who have been tested Covid-19 positive and are required to undergo home isolation. Many arguments in this regard were advanced by the Petitioner. It was prayed by the Petitioner inter alia to issue directions to stop publishing the names of Covid-19 Positive persons/patients by the officials of the States and the Union Territories. It was further prayed to stop freely circulating their names in welfare associations of colonies and apartment complexes as the same constitutes serious violation of fundamental rights, right to privacy and dignity. Important Observations After hearing all the parties, the Court observed that the Union of India has not issued any guidelines for pasting or affixing of posters or other signage outside the residence of Covid-19 Positive persons. It was also observed that the guidelines pertaining to Covid-19 are referable to exercise of powers by the authority under the Disaster Management, 2005 and the same do not contain any requirement of pasting of posters against the houses of Covid-19 patients. Final Observations and Held In view of the above, it was finally observed by the Court that “no State or Union Territory is required to paste posters outside the residence of Covid-19 positive persons, as of now.” It was further held in unequivocal terms by the Court that the State Governments and Union Territories can resort to the exercise of posting posters against the houses of Covid-19 patients only when any direction is issued in this regard under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Analysis The final observations of the Court are quite interesting. On the one hand, the Court made it amply clear that currently, there is no requirement of pasting posters against the houses of the Covid-19 patients and on the other hand, the Court did not close that option or did not held the pasting of posters to be a violation of fundamental rights or illegal per se. Thus, the question whether posters would be required to be affixed against the houses of Covid-19 patients or not in the future has been left wide open by the Court and in a way, the Court refused to venture into this question since in the considered opinion of the Court, it is the job of the authorities under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Concluding Remarks The Disaster Management Act, 2005 is the main law under which the Union Government has been making endeavours to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. Everything relating to management of the Covid-19 pandemic is being handled by the Union Government under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. I concur with the methodology of the Court that when something is not required currently (pasting of posters against the houses of Covid-19 patients), then it is not necessary to venture into the question of its legality or illegality. At the present moment, it is an academic question at best. But the Court did not stop here since it very well understands the hazards of a pandemic like Covid-19. By giving this judgment, the Court acknowledged that it is not an expert on Covid-19 pandemic, and it left its manner of management to be decided by the experts and competent authorities.

Liability of the Railways in relation to Theft occurring on the Trains/Railways In the earlier post, we talked about the possible immediate steps that could be taken in case a theft occurs inside a train/railway. In the present post, we shall endeavour to under the relevant legal provisions and judicial pronouncements in this respect. Important Legal Provisions Section 100 of the Railways Act, 1989 “Responsibility as carrier of luggage - A railway administration shall not be responsible for the loss, destruction, damage, deterioration of non-delivery of any luggage unless a railway servant has booked the luggage and given a receipt therefore and in the case of luggage which is carried by the passenger in his charge, unless it is also proved that the loss, destruction, damage or deterioration was due to the negligence or misconduct on its part or on the part of any of its servants”. Duties of the TTEs and Railway Staff in relation to Theft The relevant Circular issued by the Railways can be read here. 1. In case of any theft occurring on the train, the Superintendent/TTEs on train are required to guide the passenger to the GRP Escort Party, if travelling by the Train or else make a blank FIR and submit the same to the first GRP Post (Railway Police) available at the scheduled stoppage of the train for further action. 2. TTEs are required to be presented at the allotted coach and if more than one coach is to be manned, give frequent visits to all such coaches. 3. The TTEs/Superintendents must report to their superiors about any person who is causing any trouble or is not performing his/her duties properly. He shall also be vigilant in ensuring “Customer Satisfaction.” 4. The TTEs/Superintendents shall maintain a Complaint Book and make the same available to the passengers, as and when required. 5. It is the duty of the Train Superintendents/TTEs to make sure that no unauthorized hawking and begging takes place on the Train. 6. The Train Superintendent/TTEs should also ensure that the reserved coaches are secured and latched when on the run and the vestibule doors are bolted at night and supervised. 7. It is the responsibility of the Train Superintendent to ascertain the details of the staff working on the train and ensure that they perform their duties properly. Important Case-Laws Northern Railways v. Balbir Singh, First Appeal No. 311/2014, State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Union Territory, Chandigarh In reserved coaches, it is the duty of the TTE to ensure that no intruder enters the reserved compartment of the Railways. In this case, theft of two suitcases took place from a reserved compartment and the Hon'ble Commission said that it cannot be ruled out that “some intruder must have entered the reserved compartment who committed the theft of the suitcases. Had the TTE of the Railways been vigilant and careful then the entry of the intruders/some unauthorized persons must have been prevented in the coach during the night and the complainant did not have to face the mental agony and harassment due to the theft of his suitcases.” Hence, it was held that the TTE of the train failed to perform his duties, which amounted to negligence and also deficiency in service, as per codified duties of the TTE. P.A. Narayanan v. Union of India, (1998) 3 SCC 67 The Court observed that breach of common law duty of reasonable care lies upon all carriers including the Railways. In such cases, it cannot be said that the omission on the part of the railway officials can be said to be wholly unforeseen or beyond their control. Such standard of care is strict, and fault based. Such a liability is not inconsistent with the scheme of the Railways Act of 1890. Station Master, Indian Railway & Anr. v. Sunil Kumar, 2018 SCC OnLine NCDRC 440 A person travelling on reserved berths in a reserved coach after paying the fares and purchasing the tickets is right in “agitating that the railways was responsible for safety and security of person and hand-held baggage, including from unknown persons who gained entry unauthorizedly and committed theft (the railways was undoubtedly responsible for theft of hand-held baggage from running train)….. It would undoubtedly be self-evident (to one and all) that safety and security of person and hand-held baggage in running train is a fundamental concern of each and every passenger - consumer.” It was further stated that a reasonable man would rightly assume that his person and luggage are safe and secure in running trains especially in reserved coaches. Union of India v. Ajay Kumar Agarwalla, 2015 SCC OnLine NCDRC 2956 It is the duty of the TTE to make sure that the doors of the reserved coaches are latched at night and if the same is not the case, then it is a possibility that “since the doors of the coach i.e. main entrance doors were not kept latched during night, some unauthorized person entered the coach in which the complainants were travelling, committed theft of their suitcases and then left the coach either through a main entrance door when the train stopped at a railway station or he was able to move to another compartment through the vestibule doors which had not been locked.” Union of India v. Syed Mubuddin Rizvi, 2016 SCC OnLine NCDRC 2196 When there is no evidence that the doors of the coaches have actually been closed except at the railway stations and where neither the TTE nor the Coach Conductor were present in the coach, it could be said that there is negligence on part of the railways if any theft occurs and the railways is liable to compensate for the loss sustained by the passenger. General Manager, South Central Railway v. Jagannath Mohan Shinde, 2012 SCC OnLine NCDRC 183 If any unauthorized person is permitted to be present on the reserved compartment of a train, then Section 100 of the Indian Railways Act would not be of any help to the Railways in absolving them from any liability since anyways the Railways is responsible as a carrier of luggage if it is proved that their negligence on its part. General Manager (General) Northern Railway v. Lakhanji Purwar, 2016 SCC OnLine NCDRC 2515 If a TTE is not present in a reserved coach of a train and if any theft occurs in such reserved coach, “then the theft of the articles of the complainant happened solely on account of the deficiency on the part of the Indian Railways in rendering services to him by not deputing a TTE to remain present in the coach throughout the journey.” Concluding Remarks We see that there are ample of responsibilities that have been casted upon the railway authorities not just by the Courts but also the various legal provisions. Hence, do not be afraid in telling the same to the railway authorities in case a theft occurs on a Train. It is their legal responsibility to take all the above-mentioned steps. You are paying for the ride and you have all the right to avail the reasonable services that could be expected from any carrier and assert the same to them.

First, Naveed Iqbal talks about the introduction of District Development Councils (DDCs), a new tier of governance, in J&K, and explains why the DDC elections are a revival of politics in the Union Territory. Next, Somya Lakhani talks about the kind of economic distress that working women are facing in Delhi, and the options they have been left with (10:10). And in the end, a quick look at the conviction of Hafiz Saeed by a Pakistan court (18:36).

As a school kid , I have always wondered, why are Daman & Diu grouped together as a single Union Territory inspite of being so far from each other, especially when Daman & and other Union Territory of Dadra & Nagra Haveli were just 20 kilometres apart. And Dadra & Nagar Haveli had its own one day Prime Minister in 1961. The invention of the Caravel shipping boat, proved to be an inflection point in seafaring in Europe. Vasco da Gama, the Portugese explorer successfully set sail to East Indies and landed in modern day Kozhikode on 20th May 1498, about 30 years before Babar established the Moghal Sultanate in India and a full 100 years before British set foot in Indian soil. Vasco da Gama himself made 2 more trips after that to India, the last one as the Viceroy of Portugese India. By the time Vasco da Gama made his last trip, the Portugese had moved their capital from modern day Cochin to Goa in the year 1510. In next couple of decades they had fortifications in several Indian cities on the Malabar coast - Cochin, Kannur, Quilon, Goa, Daman, Diu, Mangalore, Surat and the city of Good bay called Bom-bahia or modern day Mumbai. While several of these cities were either lost in wars with Indian kings or gifted to the British, Portugese continued to hold Diu, Daman, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Goa - and maintained suzerainty over these colonies for 450 years! Collectively these enclaves came to be referred as Estado da India or Portugese India. Fast forward to 15th August 1947. India gained independence from the British and became a free nation. The country had several provinces administered directly by the British and 560+ princely states. By 1950, India became a republic and all princely states completely acceded to the Indian Union. Now it was the turn of the non British run colonies in the Indian sub continent to fall in line. How did Goa become part of India? To know more, listen to the podcast here or read/listen to the story in a platform of your choice from www.masalahistorybysiva.in

India will now have a National Recruitment Agency to streamline the application process for central government jobs, an immediate withdrawal of about 10,000 paramilitary personnel from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is ordered and three Indian airports leased to Adani Group. This and more in our weekly newswrap from India.

After declining over 1 per cent last week, the Indian equity markets this week will be guided by global cues, domestic trend of coronavirus cases and quarterly earnings. Besides, stock-specific action, partly due to the ongoing corporate results announcements, and the announcement of WPI inflation data for May scheduled for today will also be on investors' radar. On the results front, over 200 companies, including Tata Motors, HPCL, Pidilite Industries, and, LIC Housing Finance are scheduled to report their earnings this week. Investors will also monitor other factors like the trend in rupee and crude oil prices, analysts said. India's tally of coronavirus cases has spiked to 3.33 lakh and the death toll has crossed the 9,500 mark, according to Worldometer. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to hold virtual meet with chief ministers and Union Territory representatives against the backdrop of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Moreover, China recorded its highest spike in daily cases in two months, sparking fears of a second wave of infections in the country. That sent investors in Asia scurrying for safe-havens, leading to a weak start for the Asian markets  today. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.25 per cent with Australian shares off 0.4 per cent and South Korea slipping 0.6 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.75 per cent. In line with these trends, the SGX Nifty is also down around 40 points and is indicating a flat to lower opening for the Indian indices. In commodities, oil prices slipped with Brent down 2 per cent at $37.95 a barrel. The partly-paid shares of Reliance Industries will make their stock market debut in today's session. These shares were issued in rights issue programme, which concluded on June 3 and garnered 1.6 times subscription. Besides, RIL will be in focus after the announcement of some more foreign investment in Reliance Jio. The conglomerate announced on Saturday that private equity firm L Catterton was making an investment of Rs 1,894.50 crore for 0.39 per cent stake in Jio Platforms while global alternative asset firm TPG would invest Rs 4,546.8 crore for 0.93 per cent equity stake in Jio Platforms. Besides, investors will also keep track of any newsflow on the Trump administration's action on the H1-B visa which will affect IT stocks. They will also keenly follow the next Supreme Court hearing on AGR scheduled for June 18 after the apex court asked the telecom companies to submit a plan of action and securities in the last hearing. Moreover, the hearing of the plea for the waiver of interest during moratorium is also scheduled to be taken up by the SC on June 17. Read by Kanishka Gupta

#ThePrintUninterruptedThe former Army commander of the Northern Command, Lt Gen D S Hooda, under whose jurisdiction lies the Union Territory of Ladakh where the current intrusions both in the Galwan valley and the Panggong Tso are taking place, tells ThePrint's strategic affairs editor Jyoti Malhotra that the Chinese intrusions across the perceived Line of Actual Control are a means of putting pressure on India. China is sending the message that India should not believe it is on the backfoot in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Hooda added.

A month after nationwide lockdown, the Centre has permitted all neighborhood shops in the residential zones to open if they follow specific guidelines. However, shops in market places, multi-brand, and single-brand malls, as well as market complexes. Located in municipality areas will remain closed till May 3. The Union home ministry on Friday said, "all shops, including neighborhood shops and standalone shops, shops in residential complexes, within the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities, registered under the Shops and Establishment Act of the respective State and Union Territory" are permitted to open during the nationwide lockdown. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latestnewssuno/support

Deccan Herald's Pandemic Podcast gives you a bird's-eye view of the COVID-19 situation. In this episode we take a closer look at India's newly-created Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir. DH's Zulfikar Majid throws light on the ground situation there. We also have L Subramani talking to DR Elango and DH Fact Check by Akash Sriram. To read Deccan Herald's coverage on coronavirus, click here: https://bit.ly/2RhZNd8 To subscribe to our Telegram channel, click here: t.me/deccanheraldnews

In the third series of episodes of Season 2, we'll be discussing federalism and State politics in India going in-depth into the politics of certain states and some larger themes to understand politics at the state level. In this episode, Sarayu and Alok introduce the topic and outline what's in store for the rest of the season.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday ordered immediate review of internet suspension in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Restrictions on fundamental rights cannot be done by arbitrary exercise of power, said Justice Ramana while reading out the verdict. Freedom of speech and expression includes right to internet within Article 19 of the Constitution of India, said the apex court.  But, Internet shutdowns are more than merely an inconvenience, they are also having an economic impact on the country. A new study says that India lost over $1.3 billion in internet shutdowns across the country — lasting 4,196 hours in 2019 — making it the third-most economically affected country after Iraq and Sudan, among 21 countries where major internet shutdowns happened last year. This is a result of internet shutdowns in regions like Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Rajasthan, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. The report, titled The Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns, in 2019 by internet research firm Top10VPN, worked on calculating the data in major regions of the world using the COST tool.    The total cost of internet shutdowns across the world, according to the report, stood at $8.05 billion in 2019, an increase of 235 per cent since 2015-16. Its internet shutdown tracker for India calculated 106 shutdowns in 2019. India imposes internet restrictions more often than any other country, with over 100 shutdowns documented in 2019. An April 2018 report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) estimated the economic impact of internet shutdowns in India from 2012-17 at $3.04 billion, and the overall number of hours of shutdown worked to 16,315 hours. It has been reported globally that the internet shutdown in Kashmir, which was imposed on 4 August, is the longest-ever internet block imposed by any country. People here have been without the internet for around five months, when Article 370, the constitutional provision granting it special status was nullified. It has now been over 158 days and counting, since internet access was cut off in Kashmir. Most recently, shutdowns have been imposed in the northeast in relation to the Citizenship Amendment Act resulted in around $102 million of economic impact Iraq — which suffered the highest economic impact from internet shutdowns, was hit by $2.3 billion and 209 hours of blackouts. The most significant internet blackouts were in October amid anti-government protests due to rising unemployment, failing public services and corruption, the Top10VPN report said. Sudan suffered the second highest impact at $1.87 billion, and 864 hours of blackouts. Countries across the world also put blocks selectively on specific online platforms. WhatsApp was the platform that saw the highest number of shutdowns globally at 6,236 hours. Facebook was second, blocked globally for 6,208 hours, followed by Instagram (6,193 hours), Twitter (5,860 hours) and YouTube (684 hours). Today, SC also ordered restoration of internet services in all institutions providing essential services like hospitals, educational centres. All restrictive orders in Jammu and Kashmir over the past five months following the scrapping of Article 370 are to be made public so they can be challenged legally, the court said.

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

Did you know that India was the 7th largest country in the world with 27 states and 9 union territories? In our country, there is so much history, culture and there are new developments every day. Listen to this podcast and we share with you one fun fact from each state and Union Territory.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr Andrew Whitehead to frame the debate over Article 370's abrogation in the context of Kashmir's complicated history. We look at the circumstances of Kashmir's entry into the Indian Union and why the provision exists as it does. At the same time, the reactions around the repeal of Article 370 and the downgrading of J&K to a Union Territory has already elicited a range of reactions in India and elsewhere. We end this episode with a look at what lies ahead for the region

Tensions in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir coupled with simmering trade war concerns between the United States and China led to broad-based sell-off at D-street on Monday as benchmark indices plunged up to 675 points at the S&P BSE Sensex and 215 points at the Nifty50 intra-day. Benign corporate earnings and sluggih economic activity furter contributed to fresh-five month lows during the volatile trade. The Sensex ended 418 points, or 1.13 per cent, lower at 36,700 levels dragged by selling across public sector banks and metal counters. YES Bank, Tata Motors, Power Grid, and Reliance Industries were the top laggards while Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Bajaj Auto gained the most during the day. The Nifty50, too, slipped 135 points, or 1.23 per cent, to settle at 10,863 mark. India VIX, the volatility index, rose 15 per cent intra-day. The Narendra Modi government on Monday moved to scrap provisions under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which grants a special status to the state of Jammu & Kashmir in the Union of India. It has decided that Jammu and Kashmir would be turned into a Union Territory with a legislature, similar to Delhi and Puducherry, and the Ladakh division would be made a separate Union Territory without legislature, akin to Chandigarh and most other Union Territories.  In the broader-market, S&P BSE Mid-cap dipped to 13,376 level, down 170 points, or 1.26 per cent. The S&P BSE Small-cap closed at 12,285 level, down 212 points, or 1.7 per cent. Sectorally, all but Nifty IT index ended with cuts. Nifty auto, metal, PSU bank, realty, private bank, and financial services indices ended between 1.4 to 2 per cent lower. NIfty IT index settled 0.63 per cent higher at close. Shares of Nestle India rallied 4 per cent intra-day to Rs 11,912 apiece, in an otherwise weak market, on the BSE on Monday after the company reported a good April-June quarter (Q2CY19) results. The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company also declared a dividend of Rs 203 per share, including a special dividend of Rs 180 per share. The stock was trading close to its record high level of Rs 12,026 touched on July 1, 2019 on the BSE in the intra-day deal.

In a letter on 4 August 1987, as I left the PMO to take up an assignment in Lakshadweep, classified by the MHA as a ‘punishment posting’, Rajiv Gandhi wrote: “Thank you also for your hard work and cheerful assistance over the last five years; first with my mother, and then with me. We shall miss you, especially in our forays into the countryside. You are going to an important assignment. I look forward to seeing you in Lakshadweep at the winter meeting of the Island Development Authority.” A paradise set in the heart of the Arabian Sea is the archipelago of Lakshadweep –Sanskrit for ‘one hundred thousand islands’. A Union Territory since 1956, this tiny chain of 36 coral islands of which 10 are inhabited, with an estimated population in 1985 of 44,000, is home to a unique civilisation. For more podcasts from The Quint, check out our [Podcasts](https://www.thequint.com/news/podcast) section.

116 constituencies across 14 States and a Union Territory prepare to vote on 23 April, Tuesday. With phase 3, India will have voted for 302 seats in the Lok Sabha, well across the halfway mark. Overall voter turnout in Phase 1 and 2 of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections has seen little change from the 2014 elections. What does this mean for the BJP government at the Centre? While the election fever continues, we also examine Rahul Gandhi’s statement where he said that he regrets what he said about the Rafale deal in Supreme Court. All this and more, on this episode of Chunav Tracker with The Quint's Editorial Director Sanjay Pugalia.

Campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections is officially over as 97 constituencies across 12 States and a Union Territory prepare to vote on 18 April, Thursday. The campaigning in Tamil Nadu ended on a bitter note with IT raids being conducted at residences of members of opposition parties. Coordinated raids have also been conducted by the IT department at premises owned by people allegedly linked to JD(S) in certain districts of Bangalore. Is this a case of the Opposition being targeted? Who are the big shots contesting in this phase, and what are the key constituencies to watch out for? Tune in to The Quint's election special podcast series ‘Chunav Tracker’, with Editorial Director Sanjay Pugalia to keep track of the election season.

Join KSP Radio as we take you on a fun-filled tour of Indian states - one state at a time. Today we stop at Delhi!

An Extra Glance, episode 24: Confederate Monuments in Union Territory