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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation to BRICS Forum in Brazil on June 3
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the Eleventh BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in Brasilia, Brazil on June 3-5 as per an official statement. The delegation will also comprise Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Surendra Singh Nagar, Member of Parliament; Vijay Baghel, Member of Parliament; Vivek Thakur, Member of Parliament; Shabari Byreddy, Member of Parliament; Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General, Lok Sabha; and P.C. Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha. According to the release, the overall theme of the Eleventh BRICS Parliamentary Forum is 'The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building a More Inclusive and Sustainable, Global Governance'. Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament from BRICS countries (Brasil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran) and invited nations-- Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan--along with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) H.E. Ms. Tulia Ackson will also participate in the Forum meetings. The Lok Sabha Speaker will address the forums on 'Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation for Responsible and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence' and 'BRICS Parliaments United for the Reform of the multilateral peace and security architecture'. According to the release, the Delegation will also participate in the proceedings during the Plenary Sessions on the sub-themes including 'BRICS Parliamentary Action in Search of New Paths for Economic Development'; 'Towards Stronger and More Durable BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation'; 'BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Alliance for Global Health'; 'BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue on Climate and Sustainability'. A Joint Statement will be adopted at the end of the Summit. The Speaker, Lok Sabha may also hold bilateral meetings with Presiding Officers of participating Parliaments on the sidelines of this Forum. (ANI)
Times of Oman
5 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation to BRICS Forum in Brazil on June 3
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the Eleventh BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in Brasilia, Brazil on June 3-5 as per an official statement. The delegation will also comprise Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; Surendra Singh Nagar, Member of Parliament; Vijay Baghel, Member of Parliament; Vivek Thakur, Member of Parliament; Shabari Byreddy, Member of Parliament; Utpal Kumar Singh, Secretary General, Lok Sabha; and P.C. Mody, Secretary General, Rajya Sabha. According to the release, the overall theme of the Eleventh BRICS Parliamentary Forum is 'The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building a More Inclusive and Sustainable, Global Governance'. Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament from BRICS countries (Brasil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran) and invited nations-- Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan--along with the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) H.E. Ms. Tulia Ackson will also participate in the Forum meetings. The Lok Sabha Speaker will address the forums on 'Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation for Responsible and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence' and 'BRICS Parliaments United for the Reform of the multilateral peace and security architecture'. According to the release, the Delegation will also participate in the proceedings during the Plenary Sessions on the sub-themes including 'BRICS Parliamentary Action in Search of New Paths for Economic Development'; 'Towards Stronger and More Durable BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation'; 'BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Alliance for Global Health'; 'BRICS Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue on Climate and Sustainability'. A Joint Statement will be adopted at the end of the Summit. The Speaker, Lok Sabha may also hold bilateral meetings with Presiding Officers of participating Parliaments on the sidelines of this Forum.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
AU to host NAAC team today, hopes to secure ‘A' grade
1 2 Prayagraj: The University of Allahabad is all set to host the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) team on May 27 to May 29 for its second assessment visit since gaining Central status in 2005. The campus is abuzz with activity as departments finalise their preparations in hopes of securing a prestigious 'A' grade, a leap from the 'B++' grade awarded during the last assessment in 2019. This visit is seen as a significant milestone for the university, which underwent major infrastructural and academic transformations in the past five years. According to official records, approximately 360 faculty positions and around 1,100 non-teaching and administrative posts were filled during Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sangita Srivastava tenure. Infrastructural development has also taken centre stage. The university added three new hostels, an early childhood care and education centre, the Harivansh Rai Bachchan Cultural Centre, a new guest house, and several other academic buildings to improve the learning environment and accommodate growing student needs. The NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. The accreditation and grading provided by NAAC are valid for five years and play a crucial role in determining the eligibility of institutions for govt grants and academic recognition. During the three-day evaluation, each department is expected to present a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation to the NAAC peer team. The presentations will include data on student placements, PhD completions, numbers of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF), seminars and events hosted over the last five years, as well as research output such as published papers, books, and patents. Departments will also highlight lab facilities, teacher-student ratios, and information regarding vacant or filled teaching positions. In preparation for the visit, the university registrar issued a notification on May 22, mandating that no teaching or non-teaching staff member takes leave from May 26 to May 29. The notice also directed all departments, centres, and offices to complete necessary preparations by May 24. This inspection is critical for AU as it aims to secure an 'A' grade, which would not only elevate its academic standing but also open doors to increased funding and national academic collaborations. Faculty and administrators alike are hopeful that the recent strides in academic quality and infrastructure will help the institution achieve this goal.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vajpayee Called Indira Durga: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Slams Rahul Gandhi's Remarks on Op Sindoor
/ May 23, 2025, 10:18PM IST Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Modi government and armed forces regarding Operation Sindoor. Harivansh referred to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tribute to Indira Gandhi, Rahul's grandmother, during the 1971 Indo-Pak war when the BJP stalwart praised former PM as 'Durga'. Harivansh also reminded Rahul Gandhi of UPA government missteps, including concealing news of soldier beheadings.#rahulgandhi #congress #bjp #operationsindoor #opsindoor #pmmodi #rajyasabha #atalbiharivajpayee #indiragandhi #1971war #indopakwar #india #pakistan #toibharat
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
High time to stand with nation rather than speaking against PM: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh slams Rahul Gandhi
By Amit Kumar New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh on Friday slammed Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India's prestige In Operation Sindoor, adding that this is high time to stand with nation rather speaking against PM Narendra Modi. In an interview with ANI, the Deputy Chairman said 'There cannot be a more sad and shocking and completely ignorant statement made by Opposition leader in Lok Sabha. This is the time when we all should stand together with the nation. When the 1971 war took place with Pakistan it was widely publicised that Atal Bihari Vajpayee called Indira Gandhi Durga. Despite fact that Atal did not say so and so many documents available but he did not protest at that time.' Harivansh hit out at the previous Congress-led government for allegedly not taking any action against bomb blasts which took place in Delhi and Mumbai during the 1990s and 2004-2014. He claimed that former National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon's book also had details about the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, which took place with the coordination of Pakistan. 'You must have heard the name of Shivshankar Menon former Foreign Secretary and National Security Advisor, he has written a book that in 1993, a bomb blast took place with the coordination of Pakistan in Mumbai. 257 people were killed, more than 700 were injured. No action taken. bomb blasts took place at various places during 2004 -2014 in the whole country including Mumbai and Delhi Several people died but again no action taken against perpetrators,' Harivansh claimed 'Menon had written that we were in favour of immediate action. He has also written why action was not taken. He has clearly written how under pressure we did not take action. Whose government was there then and where was the tongue that is being raised today?' he added. He further hit out at the Congress for questioning the armed forces and not believing their statements. 'These people today even not ready to believe our DGMO who is in contact with Pakistan. Pakistan wants ceasefire because our missile destroyed their Air Force bases with our indigenous technology,' he said it. Earlier, BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia criticised Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft during the ongoing Operation Sindoor, calling his statements careless and damaging to the morale of the armed forces. Rahul Gandhi, on May 22, hit out at PM Modi and posed a series of questions about terrorism, Pakistan's statement, and US President Donald Trump's claims of mediation between India and Pakistan. In a post targeting the Prime Minister, Rahul Gandhi posted, 'Modiji, stop giving hollow speeches. Just tell me, why did you believe Pakistan's statement on terrorism? Why did you sacrifice India's interests by bowing to Trump? Why does your blood boil only in front of cameras? You have compromised the honour of India!' (ANI)
