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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana West bypoll: Polling officers to upload live voter turnout on ECINET App
For ensuring that the polling personnel are thoroughly familiar with election rules and procedures, hands on training of electronic voting machines (EVMs), voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines and training session on IT application-ECINET was held for presiding officers (PRO), assistant presiding officers (APRO) and polling officers (PO) in Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines on Wednesday. General observer for Ludhiana West byelection Rajeev Kumar; secretary, Election Commission of India (ECI) Ashwani Kumar Mohal; IT expert from ECI Saurabh Rai; EVM nodal officer, Bihar Dheeraj Kumar; joint chief electoral officer Sakatar Singh Bal, deputy commissioner (DC)-cum-district election officer (DEO), Himanshu Jain, ADC-cum-RO Rupinder Pal Singh, SDM Jasleen Bhullar among others were present and supervised the training sessions. While the hands-on training of EVMs and VVPAT machines was held for PROs, the training session for ECINET application was also held for PROs, APROs and POs. The officials stated that the EVMs and VVPAT machines used during the training session are strictly for training purposes only. Master trainers were also deployed during the training sessions to educate the PROs about the working of EVMs and VVPAT machines. The officials stated that batches of polling personnel have been formed and the training exercise will continue for two days. IT expert from ECI, Saurabh Rai also shared a presentation regarding the functioning of ECINET application and how the real time information has to be shared through the application. The ECINET App allows PROs to submit real time voter turnout figures on the internet. Meanwhile, general observer Rajeev Kumar directed the polling personnel to perform their duty in an efficient and transparent manner. He further stated that apart from district administration officials, the polling personnel can also contact him, at 91-62831-78975, if they face any kind of problem.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ahilyabai Holkar statue unveiled on JMC-H initiative
1 2 Jaipur: A proposal passed in the board meeting of Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Heritage (JMC-H) on May 26 to install a statue of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar came to fruition Saturday with the grand unveiling of an 8-foot tall statue at the newly developed Ahilyabai Holkar Garden in Haripura. The inauguration was carried out in the presence of Acharya Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das Maharaj from Sant Ravidas Janmasthali, Varanasi, along with Civil Lines MLA Gopal Sharma and JMC-H acting mayor Kusum Yadav. The atmosphere turned emotional as chants of "Ahilyabai Amar Rahein" and "Har Har Mahadev" echoed throughout the park, while devotees eagerly took selfies with the statue. Prior to the unveiling, a vibrant Kalash Yatra was taken out from Rojgareshwar Mahadev Temple, led by hundreds of women and prominent members of various communities, with Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das at the helm. The procession was greeted with floral showers and refreshments along the way. MLA Sharma said, "Residents of Haripura's Durga Vistar and Park View colonies were demanding a park for over 40 years. It is a matter of pride that this long-pending need was fulfilled during the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar under the double-engine govt of PM Modi and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma." Mayor Yadav highlighted Ahilyabai's legacy of justice and compassion and promised to develop the park into a model cultural space. Mahant Bharat Bhushan Das praised Ahilyabai's temple restorations during the Mughal era. tnn
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rajasthan, J&K police question Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in spy case
CHANDIGARH: The Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan police have questioned YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, after it was revealed that she had visited Kashmir some time before the Pahalgam attack and also made videos of sensitive areas along the Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan, sources said. 'The police teams of these states want to question her further. Presently she is in custody of Hisar police for four days. Investigators from other states and central agencies have also been questioning her,' an officer said on condition of anonymity, but did not disclose what transpired during the interrogation. Sources said the police teams from J&K and Rajasthan earlier submitted a list of questions to the Civil Lines police. The other agencies are also in contact with the Hisar police. Meanwhile, Jyoti's father Harish Malhotra said he was unable to meet her during the appearance in the court on Friday. 'I was told that she would be produced in court, so I went there. But by the time I reached the venue, she had been taken away,'' he told the media. During her court appearance, Jyoti informed the judge that she had not appointed any private lawyer for her defence. In response, the court directed the Defence Legal Aid Counsel (DLAC) to provide her with legal assistance. DLAC-affiliated lawyers, who were already present, argued in her defence. Earlier, a team of Madhya Pradesh police came to Hisar and questioned Jyoti after getting information that she had visited the Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ujjain in April last year.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Delhi braces for 9,000 MW power surge with AI tools, emergency crews
With Delhi's power demand expected to reach a record 9 ,000 MW this summer, surpassing last year's peak of 8,656 MW, Delhi govt has directed discoms to be fully prepared to handle the surge. Officials said that discoms have been told to work on four fronts: anticipating demand, ensuring preparedness, arranging supply, managing demand, and handling faults and redundancy. The officials highlighted the crucial role of Rajasthan's Rawatbhata nuclear power plant in meeting the growing energy requirements. "There are sufficient power tie-ups through long-term, medium-term, and short-term purchase agreements aligned with load projections to meet the 9,000 MW peak demand ," they said, adding, "To manage sudden spikes, power will also be sourced from power exchanges." To enhance demand forecasting, discoms have been instructed to adopt advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, enabling accurate predictions vital for reliable power supply. Additionally, quick response teams (QRTs) are to be kept ready for emergencies, especially during extreme weather events like thunderstorms, to restore power promptly. Recently, discom BSES faced widespread damage across south, west, east, and central Delhi due to severe storms. Around 60 electric poles were broken or severely damaged, and around 10 transformers or substation parts (including LT Air Circuit Breakers and transformers) sustained damage due to falling trees or debris. Overhead cables and conductors were affected in many locations, resulting in temporary outages across multiple neighbourhoods. At many sites, large trees uprooted by the storm fell on electric lines, poles, and substations, obstructing roads and delaying access for emergency repair teams, said sources. A discom official said, "Despite the extensive damage, BSES activated its emergency protocols and restoration plans within minutes of the storm. QRTs were deployed with insulated tools and safety equipment. Weather alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) were closely monitored, allowing pre-positioning of teams and coordination with agencies like PWD, MCD, and horticulture departments for swift tree removal." In areas like Karawal Nagar, Maujpur, and Kardampuri, repairs to high and low tension Air Breaker circuits were completed following damage caused by fallen trees. In Tata Power DDL's jurisdiction, 13 high tension and 43 low tension poles were broken, with 257 trees and 187 service lines affected. The outages impacted areas including Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Model Town, Gulabi Bagh, Delhi University, and Burari. TPDDL said power was restored through alternate sources in most areas except Civil Lines, Wazirabad, Dheerpur, Indra Vihar, and Model Town, where overloading of alternate sources delayed restoration..
India Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's Instagram suspended over alleged Pak link
Two days after Haryana-based travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive intel with Pakistani operatives and spying for them, her Instagram account -- which had 1.33 lakh subscribers -- was blocked Jyoti's arrest, her followers on Instagram grew by more than 7,000 followers and over a lakh people searched for her on Google within 24 hours of her -- who has a YouTube channel, "Travel with JO" -- with 3.77 lakh subscribers -- went on several sponsored trips to Pakistan and visited the country right ahead of the Pahalgam terror attack. On Sunday, the police revealed that Jyoti was "developed as an asset". The police further stated that while Jyoti was in touch with her handlers from across the border during the four-day conflict between India and Pakistan, she had no access to any defence-related intel. She was also asked by Pakistani agents to paint a positive picture of the country. Jyoti was arrested on Saturday by Civil Lines police in Hisar under relevant provisions of the stringent Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya day after her arrest, the Hisar police highlighted how Pakistani intel agencies were targeting social media influencers from India to "push their narrative."According to the FIR, Jyoti grew close to a staff member at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, during her 2023 visit to who was expelled from India on May 13 after he was declared persona non grata, had allegedly introduced Jyoti to several Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).
