Affectionately called ‘Dada’, the 66-year-old NCP leader was a political heavyweight in Maharashtra where he came close to becoming the king but fell short six times.
A look at the life, controversies & unfulfilled ambitions of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar who died Wednesday when his chartered plane crashed in Baramati.
Prez also urges MPs cutting across political spectrum for a civil discussion in Parliament to work towards a stronger democracy & India's development in pursuit of a Viksit Bharat
As the matter is currently sub-judice, ABVP says UGC should promptly file an affidavit in court to clarify its stance. Also that govt must 'take prompt action to prevent any divisive situation from developing'.
Upper caste students fear new equity rules will be misused against them. Education minister has said: 'No injustice, oppression, or discrimination against anyone.'
Some BJP leaders demand rollback of UGC rules to combat caste discrimination on campuses. Upper caste students say rules are one-sided & could lead to 'reverse bias' against them.
Not first time a row has erupted over perceived slight to Rahul at official events. During 2024 Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, the seat designated for him was in the 5th row.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has also questioned the government’s commitment, raising a similar concern & calling the exercise 'just another BJP gimmick'.
However, Kerala CM Pinarayi, who lauded award to actor Mammootty at the State Film Awards ceremony, was silent on Padma Vibhushan awarded posthumously to veteran communist leader.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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