India

It’s ‘Keralam’ not ‘Kerala’, Pinarayi govt urges Centre to consider name change

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Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution to change name of State

Published Date – 25 June 2024, 10:02 AM


It’s ‘Keralam’ not ‘Kerala’, Pinarayi govt urges Centre to consider name change

Kerala Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution with amendments, which was passed by the State Assembly unanimously on August 9, 2023, demanding that the Central government take immediate action to change the name of the State to ‘Keralam’, which was recorded as Kerala in the 1st and 8th schedule of the Constitution.

The resolution was sent to the central government and the Home Department has informed the State that the change is required only in the 1st schedule of the constitution. On the basis of that, the Chief Minister presented the resolution with amendments, and the Assembly passed the resolution.

The resolution read that there was a demand for the formation of a state for the Malayalam-speaking people from the time of the national freedom struggle.

When the State was formed on the basis of language on November 1 1956, it was recorded as Kerala in the 1st schedule of the Constitution.

The name of the State in Malayalam is ‘Keralam’, and the State Assembly unanimously requested that the Central government make the necessary amendments under Article 3 of the constitution to change the name of the State to ‘Keralam’. All members supported the resolution and speaker declared that the resolution has been passed unanimously.

Earlier, on August 9, 2023, the Kerala Legislative Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central government to officially change the name of the State from ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam.’

CM Vijayan who moved the resolution in the Assembly, said, “In our Malayalam language, it is ‘Keralam’ while in other languages it is called Kerala.” “This Assembly unanimously requests the Union Government to take immediate steps to amend it as ‘Keralam’ under Article 3 of the Constitution and it be renamed as ‘Keralam’ in all the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution,” the Chief Minister further said.

Hyderabad

Jagtial: Woman jumps into well with daughter; both die

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According to police, Mounika along with her four-year-old daughter resorted to the drastic step by plunging into an abandoned well on Thursday.

Published Date – 27 June 2024, 06:21 PM


Jagtial: Woman jumps into well with daughter; both die


Jagtial: A woman jumped into a well along with her four-year old daughter at Arpalli village in Sarangapur mandal on Thursday. Both drowned.

Sarangapur police said Mounika along with her four-year-old daughter resorted to the drastic step by plunging into an abandoned well on the outskirts of the village. The reason was not known yet.

On receiving information, police rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies from the well. A case was registered and investigation is on.

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Rajasthan Teen Dies By Suicide Days After Taking Government Exam: Police

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Rajasthan Teen Dies By Suicide Days After Taking Government Exam: Police

Her body was handed over to family members after post-mortem, police said (Representational)

Jaipur:

An 18-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide in her room last night in Ramgarh Pachwara police station area of Rajasthan’s Dausa district, police said on Thursday.

The girl’s mother and elder sister were sleeping outside the room when the incident happened on Wednesday night. When they woke up later in the night, they found her dead, family members said.

Assistant Sub-Inspector Hansram Doi said Sunita Meena had returned from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on June 19 after taking an examination for the Basic School Teaching Certificate (BSTC).

Her body was handed over to family members after post-mortem and the matter is being further investigated, he said. 

Middle East

Iranians to show might of Islamic Republic in Fri. elections

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On the fortieth day after the death of the Iranian President Sayyed Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions in the tragic incident, Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah addressed the memorial held in Tehran to mourn the martyrs through a recorded video message, Al-Manar TV English website reported.

Nasrallah offered again, on behalf of all the Resistance fighters and factions, the martyrs families and the Iranian leadership and people deep condolences on the major loss.

Undoubtedly, the incident was very painful, yet believers always accept the fate decided by Holy God, Sayyed Nasrallah affirmed, adding that, as Imam Khamenei says, threats must be turned to be chances.

Sayyed Nasrallah recalled the martyrdom of General Qassem Suleimani and Hajj Abu Mahid Al-Muhandis as a hard experience, stressing that it was exploited to invigorate the Umma and the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

The Iranian people proved, in face of this woe, during the funerals of the martyrs to be loyal and wise and that the Islamic Republic is strong and consistent.

Such incidents may destabilize any country, but Iran emerged from this experience powerful and honorable, Sayyed Nasrallah emphasized.

The Iranian people will also prove through its participation in the presidential elections this power as well, according to Sayyed Nasrallah, hoping Holy God helps Iran hold the elections successfully.

Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted the strategic role of the Islamic Republic in the region with respect to the Palestinian cause and the issues of Resistance and liberation.

The Islamic Republic is the impregnable dam in face of the world tyrants, Sayyed Nasrallah emphasized.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and members of the accompanying delegation, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, were martyred on May 19, 2024, after a helicopter carrying him and his entourage crashed in Varzaqan region in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan.

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World

Canada's move against IRGC unlawful, politically motivated

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Amir Saeed Iravani made the remarks in a letter to the head of the UN Security Council and the secretary-general of the United Nations in reaction to the provocative act of Canada on Thursday. 

The full text of the letter is as follows:

Excellency,

Upon instructions from my Government, I would like to bring to your attention a blatant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations committed by the Government of Canada against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In an unlawful, dangerous, and politically motivated action, Canada has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—an official and constitutionally-based branch of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran—as a so-called “terrorist group.” This is not the first time Canada has systematically violated norms, rules, and principles of international law against Iran. Canada has repeatedly breached fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations which my Country has already been prompted to institute legal proceedings against that Country before the International Court of Justice for grave violations.

The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns in the strongest possible terms this illegal and provocative action by the Government of Canada and considers it a hostile act against the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as a grave threat to regional and international peace and security given the significant role of the IRGC in fighting against terrorism and extremism as well as in preserving peace and stability in our region. This unlawful and irresponsible action constitutes a breach of generally recognized principles of international law and of the Charter of the United Nations, including the well-established principles of sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs. 

Given the IRGC’s role, tasks, and mandate, which include ensuring maritime safety and security in the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman, and beyond, the Government of Canada is well aware that its irresponsible and provocative act will heighten tensions and increase the risk of accidents and incidents between IRGC forces and the Canadian armed forces, whether acting independently or as part of the so-called coalition, in the region already facing unprecedented challenges. It is self-evident that Canada—along with the US and those who have publicly supported this internationally wrongful act—will bear full responsibility for all consequences of such reckless behavior.

It is noteworthy that the Iranian armed forces, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have consistently played a pivotal role in safeguarding Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, notably during the imposed 8-year war by Saddam’s regime in Iraq against Iran from 1980 to 1988. The role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, especially Major General Qasem Soleimani, the hero Commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC, who was assassinated by US forces at Baghdad International Airport on 3 January 2020 during an official visit to Iraq at the Iraqi government’s invitation, in battles against the UN Security Council designated terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, the Al-Nusra Front and other terrorist groups in the region, has been widely recognized and commended by affected people and governments in the region.

The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are resolute in their commitment to fulfill its regional responsibilities and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as support regional nations and governments, upon request, in their efforts to eliminate foreign-backed terrorist groups. This provocative action taken by the Government of Canada will neither affect nor obstruct this firm determination.

The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its inherent right to take appropriate countermeasures in accordance with international law in response to this illegal action and serious violation by the Government of Canada.

It would be highly appreciated if the present letter could be circulated as a document of the General Assembly, under agenda item 83, and of the Security Council.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

MNA

India

‘Emergency’ mindset very much alive in the party which imposed it: Modi

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Hitting out at main opposition party, Prime Minister says those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess their love for Constitution

Published Date – 25 June 2024, 10:21 AM


‘Emergency’ mindset very much alive in the party which imposed it: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi: On the 49th anniversary of Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that its dark days are a reminder of how the Congress subverted basic freedoms and trampled over the Constitution which every Indian respects greatly.

Hitting out at the main opposition party, he said in posts on X that those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess their love for our Constitution.

Modi said, “These are the same people who have imposed Article 356 on innumerable occasions, got a Bill to destroy press freedom, destroyed federalism and violated every aspect of the Constitution.”

“The mindset which led to the imposition of the Emergency is very much alive among the same Party which imposed it. They hide their disdain for the Constitution through their tokenism but the people of India have seen through their antics and that is why they have rejected them time and again,” he said.

 

Just to cling on to power, the then Congress Government disregarded every democratic principle and turned the nation into a jail,” Modi said, adding that any person who disagreed with the party was tortured and harassed.

“Socially regressive policies were unleashed to target the weakest sections,” he said. On June 25, 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a Congress stalwart, imposed Emergency in the country, suspending civil liberties, jailing opposition leaders and dissidents and effecting press censorship.

The Prime Minister said the anniversary on Tuesday is a day to pay homage to all those great men and women who resisted the Emergency. The first day of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed a war of words between Prime Minister Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over the imposition of Emergency.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Miscreants damage bus windshield with stones in Uppal

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This incident was taken seriously by the TGSRTC management. A complaint was lodged by RTC officials at Uppal police station under the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate.

Updated On – 27 June 2024, 01:04 PM


Hyderabad: Miscreants damage bus windshield with stones in Uppal

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Hyderabad: Two unidentified persons damaged the front glass of a night halt bus with stones at Venkat Reddy Nagar in Uppal on Wednesday night.

This incident was taken seriously by the TGSRTC management. A complaint was lodged by RTC officials at Uppal police station under the Rachakonda Police Commissionerate. The police are currently investigating the case.

Condemning the incident on social media TGSRTC Managing Director VC Sajjanar said RTC buses were public property. It was the responsibility of every citizen to protect them.

” It does not make sense for some people to wantedly damage buses that helps millions of people and brings them safely to their destinations. The organisation will take strict action as per law with the help of police department against those responsible, ” Sajjanar said.

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JD(U), BJP Will Keep Working Together For Good Governance In Bihar: PM Modi

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JD(U), BJP Will Keep Working Together For Good Governance In Bihar: PM Modi

Our Parties have a long history of working together and fighting poor governance, PM said

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said JD(U) and BJP will keep working together for good governance in Bihar.

PM Narendra Modi said this after meeting with JD(U) MPs in Delhi on Thursday.

“Had a great meeting with @Jduonline MPs. Our Parties have a long history of working together and fighting poor governance, corruption and criminalisation in Bihar. The leadership of @NitishKumar Ji has taken Bihar on the path of development. We will keep working together for good governance,” PM Modi said in a post on X and shared pictures from the meeting.

Nitish Kumar, returned to the NDA and took oath as Bihar chief minister with BJP’s support, after leaving the alliance and joining Rashtriya Janata Dal-led ‘Mahagathbandhan’ in August 2022. 

Mr Kumar’s JDU contested the Lok Sabha elections 2024 in alliance with the BJP.

Meanwhile, in the run-up to the Bihar assembly elections, former Union Minister and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Thursday expressed his desire for the NDA to form a government with full majority in the state.

Bihar is expected to vote for its 243-member legislative assembly in October 2025.

Mr Choubey said the BJP “should come to power on its own” as he emphasised taking the allies along. He said that the Chief-Ministerial candidate will be decided post-election and added that the party does not accept any “imports.”

“It is my desire and I have also told the party leadership that NDA government should be formed in Bihar under BJP’s leadership. With a full majority, the BJP should come to power on its own and take forward its allies too. This is my intention. For this, every worker should get to work from now itself. I will do this well without any expectations,” Mr Choubey told ANI on Thursday.

The former Union Minister highlighted the party’s alliance with Janata Dal-United (JD-U) chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

“I think we were taking Nitish Kumar forward together with us, we are doing the same today too and will do the same in future as well…The CM face will be decided after elections take place. Party and central leadership will decide that. But we don’t accept ‘imports’ into the party,” he added.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

India

BCI bars these law colleges from taking admissions, two colleges in Andhra Pradesh

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Among seven that law colleges that have been barred from taking admissions, two colleges are in Andhra Pradesh.

Updated On – 25 June 2024, 02:12 PM


BCI bars these law colleges from taking admissions, two colleges in Andhra Pradesh

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Hyderabad: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has recently notified a list of law colleges that have been prohibited from taking admissions to law degree courses for the academic year 2024-25 and subsequent years until further notice. Among seven that law colleges that have been barred from taking admissions, two colleges are in Andhra Pradesh. However, no law college from the State figured in the list issued by BCI secretary Srimanto Sen. Here is the list:

– HS Law College, Agra Road, Uttar Pradesh

– Master Somnath Law College, Agra Road, Uttar Pradesh

– Shri Krishna College of Law, Baghpat-Meerut Road, Uttar Pradesh

– Sri Eshwar Reddy College of Law, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh

– Sri Shirdi Sai Vidya Parishad, Sri Shirdi Sai Law College, Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh

– SS College of Law, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh

– Teju Singh Memorial Law College, Uttar Pradesh

Hyderabad

People above 30 years of age to be screened for diabetes, hypertension: Asifabad Collector

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Collector Venkatesh Dothre stated that efforts were being made to ensure nutritional supplement to pregnant women by identifying them in advance.

Published Date – 27 June 2024, 06:22 PM


People above 30 years of age to be screened for diabetes, hypertension: Asifabad Collector

Kumram Bheem Asifabad Collector Venkatesh Dothre,

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: NITI Aayog chief executive officer BVR Subrahmanyam said that a country-wide Sampurnatha Abhiyan would be commenced from July 1. He convened a video conference with district authorities from New Delhi on Thursday.

Subrahmanyam stated that the programme was aimed at achieving success in six selected indicators in the district. He said that it would begin on July 1 and end on September 30. He added that 112 most backward districts including Kumram Bheem Asifabad district were picked to implement the exercise meant for improving living standards of the public and administration of remote areas.

Collector Venkatesh Dothre, who took part in the conference said that people of the district aged 30 would be screened for diabetes, hypertension and other diseases during the 90-day long initiative. He stated that efforts were being made to ensure nutritional supplement to pregnant women by identifying them in advance. He added that the programme would be launched in the district on July 4.

District Educational Officer Ashok, Additional DRDO Ramakrishna, Chief Planning Officer Papaiah, Aspirational districts programme Block coordinator Manvela and many other officials were present.