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Doordarshan to broadcast Hockey India League 2024-25 season

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HIL is set to commence on December 28. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League, alongside the much-anticipated men’s competition

Published Date – 30 November 2024, 12:26 PM


Doordarshan to broadcast Hockey India League 2024-25 season

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New Delhi: The national broadcaster of India, Doordarshan (DD), has partnered with the Hockey India League (HIL) to deliver the electrifying action of the tournament to millions of viewers across the country.

HIL is set to commence on December 28. This year’s edition is historic as it marks the inaugural season of the Women’s Hockey India League, alongside the much-anticipated men’s competition.

The league will feature eight men’s teams and four women’s teams, competing across Rourkela and Ranchi, showcasing top-tier talent from India and across the globe.

The addition of the women’s league underscores Hockey India’s commitment to advancing gender inclusivity in sports and promoting women’s hockey on a grand stage.

Navneet Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, said,”Prasar Bharati is privileged to partner with the Hockey India League, a platform that celebrates our national sports and aligns people across different categories. Through our comprehensive coverage, we aim to bring the electrifying spirit of hockey, including the historic debut of Women HIL, to viewers everywhere, bridging urban and rural divide and amplifying the league’s impact.”

Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said, “With two back-to-back medals in the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, Indian sports lovers are confident that the golden era of Indian hockey is being brought back. Doordarshan as the public broadcaster is looking forward to contributing to this broader vision through this partnership. The idea is to elevate hockey production and broadcast to the global sporting standards. The sports lovers across the world can now watch the Indian Hockey League, both men and women on DD Sports and Waves- the recently launched OTT platform of Prasar Bharati. Stay tuned for broadcast starting December 28, 2024.”

Talking about the association, Hockey India League (HIL) Governing Committee Chairperson Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “We are thrilled to partner with Doordarshan as the official broadcaster of the Hockey India League. This year is particularly special with the launch of the Women’s HIL, a landmark step in promoting women’s hockey. Doordarshan’s unparalleled reach and commitment to sports perfectly align with our vision of taking hockey to every corner of the nation. Together, we aim to inspire millions and elevate the HIL to unprecedented heights.”

Now, fans across the country can enjoy live telecasts of all Hockey India League matches on Doordarshan, ensuring seamless access for hockey enthusiasts nationwide.

In a historic step, Doordarshan’s partnership with Hockey India extends to all National Championships. Going forward, all Hockey India National Championships across various categories, as well as all hockey events in India owned by Hockey India, will be telecast on DD.

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Adani Group stocks extend rally for third straight day; Adani Green jumps 15%-Telangana Today

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Shares of Ambuja Cements up by 2.90%, Sanghi Industries 2.44%, Adani Ports 2.25%, Adani Wilmar 2.24%

Published Date – 29 November 2024, 11:35 AM


Adani Group stocks extend rally for third straight day; Adani Green jumps 15%

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New Delhi: Shares of all 11 listed Adani Group firms rallied in morning trade on Friday, with Adani Green Energy surging nearly 15 per cent. The stock of Adani Green Energy jumped 14.64 per cent, Adani Energy Solutions zoomed 13.54 per cent, Adani Total Gas climbed 7.33 per cent, Adani Power surged 4.90 per cent and NDTV soared 4.54 per cent on the BSE.

Shares of Ambuja Cements went up by 2.90 per cent, Sanghi Industries (2.44 per cent), Adani Ports (2.25 per cent), Adani Wilmar (2.24 per cent), Adani Enterprises (2.11 per cent) and ACC (1.34 per cent). The BSE benchmark Sensex traded 688.31 points higher at 79,732.05 and the NSE Nifty jumped 192.65 points to 24,106.80.

Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC), one of the largest sovereign funds that manages assets close to $100 billion, has reaffirmed its support to the Adani Group, saying its outlook on investments in the group remains unchanged despite the US indictment of the conglomerate’s founder chairman Gautam Adani.

“Our partnership with the Adani Group reflects our confidence in their contributions to the green energy and sustainability sectors,” IHC, one of Adani group’s key foreign investors, said in a statement. “As with all our investments, our team continues to evaluate relevant information and developments. At this time, our outlook on these investments remains unchanged.”

The IHC statement comes soon after Adani group emphasised that its chairman and his aides have not been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act but faced three other charges, including securities and wire fraud that are punishable with monetary fines.

The US Department of Justice’s (US DoJ) indictment filed in a New York Court last week does not mention Gautam Adani, founder chairman of the ports-to-energy conglomerate, his nephew Sagar or Vneet Jaain in any count related to conspiracy to violate the FCPA, AGEL – the firm at the heart of allegation of $265 million bribes allegedly being paid to Indian officials to secure solar power sale contracts that could benefit bring in $2 billion of profits over 20 year period to the firm, had said in a filing to the stock exchange.

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SSC Public Exams: Telangana SSC students to be awarded marks instead of grades

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While the existing system, allocating 80 marks for the external and 20 marks for the internal exams, is unchanged for this academic year only, the State government decided to shift to marks from grades system, which has been a practice for a decade

Published Date – 30 November 2024, 01:14 PM


SSC Public Exams: Telangana SSC students to be awarded marks instead of grades

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Hyderabad: Students taking the SSC Public Exams will henceforth be awarded marks instead of grade point average (GPA) or grades.

While the existing system, allocating 80 marks for the external and 20 marks for the internal exams, is unchanged for this academic year only, the State government decided to shift to marks from grades system, which has been a practice for a decade.

So far, depending on the marks secured students are allotted grades namely A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2 and E with A1 and E being the highest and lowest grades.

According to sources, this shift to marks system is aimed at introducing online admissions in the junior colleges in the State.

So far, the grading system has been a big hurdle for the government as it has made it difficult to fairly compare and rank students in the online admission process. Now the marks system will pave the way for introducing online admissions in all junior colleges from next year.

Further, present Class IX students will not be having internal assessments in their Class X from the next academic year 2025-26.

The government also announced scrapping of the internal assessment exams, which are part of the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE). This means, 100 per cent of the marks will be allocated to external exams conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations.

Modifying its earlier order that notified allotment of 100 per cent marks to external exams, the government in an order said “The procedure of awarding of 100 per cent marks to external assessment is modified it will be implemented from the academic year 2025-26 and awarding 80 per cent marks to external assessment and 20 per cent to internal assessment will continue for academic year 2024-25 only. Awarding marks system in SSC Public Examination dispensing the existing grading system will be from the academic year 2024-25”.

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Hizbullah ke media tarjuman Muhammad Afif Israel ke dehshatgard hamlay mein shaheed hogaye.

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November (Safir News)
Lebanon ke sheher Ras Al-Nabaa mein Israeli fazai hamlay mein Ba’ath Party ke headquarter ko nishana banaya gaya, jisme Hezbollah ke media taluqaat ke officer Mohammad Afif shaheed ho gaye.

Al-Mayadeen ke mutabiq, yeh hamla Beirut ke Ras Al-Nabaa ilaqe mein hua. Lebanon ki Ministry of Health ne tasdeeq ki hai ke hamle ke nateejay mein ek shakhs shaheed aur teen zakhmi hue.

Zaraye ke mutabiq, Israeli hamlay ka nishana Ba’ath Party ka office tha. Magar Ba’ath Party ki central command ne wazeh kiya ke unke Secretary-General Ali Hijazi is waqt building mein mojood nahi thay.

Hezbollah ke mutabiq, Mohammad Afif jo us waqt building mein thay, shahadat ka rutba hasil kar gaye. Yeh waqiya ilaqay mein tension barhane ka sabab ban sakta hai.

Hyderabad

Digital Citizen Summit 2024 and CNX-APAC  in Hyderabad

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Hyderabad safir News 14 Nov

 Digital Citizen Summit 2024 and CNX-APAC in Hyderabad from today

Digital Empowerment Foundation Hosts CNX-APAC 2024 and Digital Citizen Summit 2024 with Telangana Government, and T-Hub

Hyderabad, November 14: The 8th edition of the Community Network Xchange- Asia Pacific (CNX-APAC) and the 6th Digital Citizen Summit (DCS) 2024, will take place on 15th and 16th November 2024 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, announced Mr. Osama Manzar, Founder-Director of Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF). Delegates from 15 countries and representatives from Global Digital Inclusion Partnership countries will deliberate on the policies about and influence of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, last-mile connectivity, and digital support systems at the grassroots level.

Organized by the DEF, both events are being hosted by the Government of Telangana in partnership with the Internet Society, APNIC Foundation, Association for Progressive Communications, Centre for Development Policy and Practice and the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership.

Interacting with the media during a press conference at the Center for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), Mr. Manzar said “The two-day event will include more than 40 sessions and 15 lightning talks featuring students, researchers, civil society representatives, and public policy professionals. Over 40 organizations working in digital and grassroots development and digital empowerment have partnered with the DEF to support the CNX-APAC and DCS 2024.”

According to CDPP Director Ms. Anjana Divakar, “the Digital Citizen Summit 2024 will focus on “Algorithms, Al, and Accountability,” delving into the ethics and accountability issues emerging from artificial intelligence in South Asia and India. The summit will demystify Al and foster discussions around its responsible use, bringing together experts from diverse sectors to present their research and insights.”

Speaking on the occasion, Development Economist Prof. Amir Ullah Khan said the theme of CNX-APAC 2024 is “Building Communities for Rights to Access and Access to Rights”, which will address the network deployment challenges in rural and remote regions and the issue of exclusion from entitlements.”

CNX-APAC will bring community-led and community-centered access solutions to the forefront, engaging with philanthropic organizations, government bodies, policymakers, and grassroots movements to explore sustainable models. This occasion will also showcase a first-of-its-kind all-weather connectivity vehicle that is aimed at providing last-mile connectivity to the deepest rural pockets and areas with inadequate technology infrastructure.

The Journal of Development Policy and Practice, focussing on Technology and Society, featuring Osama Manzar as the Guest Editor will also be released on this occasion.

Mr Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) and Department of Industries & Commerce, Mr Sujit Jagirdar, CEO of T-Hub, Rajnesh Singh, CEO of APNIC Foundation, Pankaj Pachouri, Editor-in-Chief of Go News, Sowmya Kidambi, Director and CEO of Barefoot College, Rakshita Swamy, Founder and Director of SAFAR, Urvashi Aneja, Founder-Director, Digital Future Lab will also deliver talks on this occasion.

Hyderabad

Police Arrest Fake Journalist in Rain Bazar; Crackdown on Misuse of Media Titles Initiated

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Police Arrest Fake Journalist in Rain Bazar; Crackdown on Misuse of Media Titles Initiated

Hyderabad, Nov 13 Safir News — Rain Bazar Police recently arrested an individual who falsely claimed to be a journalist, raising concerns about the widespread misuse of media titles by unverified individuals. The accused, who allegedly presented himself as a journalist, is not affiliated with any recognized media organization registered with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI) or the Information & Public Relations (I&PR) Department.

According to the Rain Bazar SHO , this individual had been using social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, to upload videos under the guise of journalism, often targeting individuals through sensationalized content. Reports indicate that such “fake journalists” have been using these platforms to blackmail victims, demanding substantial sums of money for the removal of videos depicting, among other things, instances of alleged drunk driving.

Higher official of police said to safir news they will implement stricter measures to authenticate journalists’ identities and affiliations, using official registration sources like the RNI and I&PR Department to verify credentials. The Special Branch is reportedly monitoring individuals claiming media roles without legitimate backing. A senior officer commented, “We are working with the Information Department to compile lists of registered newspapers and media channels. Any individual falsely claiming to be a journalist or reporter will be held accountable.”

The police urge citizens to remain cautious of individuals claiming to be journalists without valid credentials and ask victims of such blackmail attempts to report them promptly. The crackdown aims to protect the public from exploitation and uphold the credibility of legitimate journalists and media professionals.

Local law enforcement further clarified that live videography in drink-and-drive checks should only be conducted by authorized personnel, and the public should not use such incidents as an opportunity for exploitation. This case highlights the urgent need for awareness and regulation around the use of journalism titles on social media, as well as robust enforcement to maintain the integrity of the profession.

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freelance journalist Arrested For extortion and spreading Scandalous content on Facebook

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Hyderabad safir News 13 November 2024

A freelance journalist, Thanveer Ahmed Khaja (54), was arrested by the Rein Bazar Police on November 13, 2024, for posting scandalous information about a family on Facebook and demanding Rs. 1 lakh to remove the content. The incident involves a family residing in Imlibun, Hyderabad, with ancestral property in Maheshwaram Mandal. One of the victims, Mohammed Abdul Lateef, filed a complaint after the accused demanded and received Rs. 70,000 for removal of the defamatory posts. Police conducted a raid and seized evidence, with the accused facing multiple charges including cybercrimes and extortion. The case is under investigation.

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Rain Bazar Police Accused of Unlawful Entry and Harassment of Local Family; Raises Concerns Over Police Conduct

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Hyderabad 11 Nov (Safir News Report:)
In a troubling incident at Rain Bazar, a police constable allegedly entered a suspect’s family home without legal grounds, causing disturbance and distress among family members. The constable reportedly claimed a stranger had entered the premises and raised his voice, alarming the family and neighbors who gathered to investigate.

Upon being confronted by the gathered crowd, the man identified himself as a police officer. Local residents questioned the constable’s entry and his aggressive behavior, expressing concerns over the intrusion and its impact on the family.

This incident has reignited public discontent over police conduct in Rain Bazar, where a similar case had unfolded months prior, leading to the suicide of an accused’s relative reportedly due to alleged police harassment. The previous incident sparked demands for accountability and scrutiny of police practices in the area.

Local community leaders are calling for an impartial investigation into the latest incident, stressing the need for police to respect legal protocols and uphold citizens’ rights.