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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
With uncle Ajit Pawar on stage, Rohit Pawar of NCP (SP) says DyCM is a ‘fast bowler known for delivering yorkers'
Rohit Pawar, a Maharashtra MLA from the Opposition NCP (SP) led by Sharad Pawar, described Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also his uncle, on Saturday as a 'fast bowler known for delivering yorkers'. At the same time, he described Jayant Patil, a leader of his party, as a spinner who bowls offspins, leg spins, and googlies. 'If I employ cricket language, then I would say Ajitdada is a fast bowler who is known for delivering yorkers. Ajitdada's speed is such that batters to some extent get scared of his bowling,' the MLA said at the inauguration of the N D Patil Auditorium in Sangli. Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, and NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil were among those present at the event. Turning to Chandrakant Patil, Rohit said, 'He sometimes bats, sometimes resorts to bowling.' Speaking about Jayant Patil, the MLA said, 'He sometimes bowls offspins, leg spins, and even googlies. At times, he has bowl in the hand but does not bowl.' Rohit said that Ajit Pawar had pulled him up after he spoke in the Assembly a few years before. 'Ajit Pawar called me up…I thought he would praise me. But he said, 'I want to tell you something important'. He told me to button my shirt properly while delivering the speech. It means he pays minute attention towards me. He thinks more about politics and has forgotten the family.' Responding to Rohit's remarks, Ajit Pawar said, 'He should remember that I gave enough time to the family and that is why he could become an MLA. He should introspect how many votes he secured. He barely scraped through because of postal votes. Therefore, they should do their work, I will do mine.' On the occasion, Rohit Pawar announced Rs 40 lakh for the N D Patil Auditorium and urged both Ajit Pawar and Chandrakant Patil to pledge financial assistance. However, Ajit Pawar told Rohit to 'slow down' and not to 'indulge in theatrics'.
News18
13-08-2025
- Business
- News18
From Talks To Transformation: How News18 SheShakti 2025-Mumbai Outlined India's Next Leap
Last Updated: At the Mumbai edition of News18 SheShakti 2025, women from politics, governance, business, and social change shared not just stories, but blueprints for action The energy at News18 SheShakti 2025 – Mumbai edition, presented by Lions International, was electric. It began with a celebration but quickly moved into a sharper mood of determination. The theme, 'From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat', played out in full as women from politics, governance, business, and social change shared not just stories, but blueprints for action. Women are no longer asking for permission to participate in India's growth story. Now, they are actively writing it. On the topic of governance, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis set a strong goal: to increase the number of women participating in local government bodies from 33% to 50%. Ashwini Bhide, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City), BMC, showed that this change is already happening, with women leading important infrastructure projects in Mumbai. Making Real-Time Impact Sunaina Tomar, Additional Chief Secretary Higher and Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, and Vinita Vaid Singhal, Principal Secretary of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Maharashtra, reminded everyone that real progress often begins with fixing small issues, like school transportation, which in reality are big obstacles to involvement. The discussion on the economy became crucial when Priti Rathi Gupta, founder of LXME, shared a shocking fact: women lose Rs 5 crore over their lifetime because of bad financial planning. The funding gap is also a big problem, with women-led start-ups only getting 1-2% of the total required fund they need. However, Laxmi Iyer, Group President – Investments, Bajaj Finserv Ltd and Roshi Jain, Fund Manager at HDFC MF, highlighted that women investors can do better than men, highlighting the need for women to start managing money earlier and feel more confident in their financial choices. Just as financial independence gives women the power to take control of their futures, social change gives them the freedom to live those futures fully. That's where mental health came into focus. Dr. Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson of Aditya Birla Education Trust, who has been advocating for the cause for years, once faced almost empty press conferences. Today, with the country more open to these conversations, her journey proves that persistence can shift how an entire society thinks about critical issues. By the end of the evening, one thing was clear: SheShakti is no longer just about asking for a place at the table. It's about redesigning the table itself. The conversations in Mumbai didn't just show what needs to be fixed, they also gave clear steps forward: pass laws to increase women's representation, remove everyday access barriers, close the gap in financial knowledge and funding, and make it easier to talk about mental health. If these steps are taken, they could help create a progressive India led by women, not in the future, but right now. Know more here. First Published: August 13, 2025, 08:58 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Medical aspirants, parents meet Minister over concerns against the EWS quota in private medical colleges
As medical aspirants from the state and their parents met Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif and principal secretary of the department Dheeraj Kumar on Tuesday and raised their concerns on the implementation of 10 percent Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota in private medical colleges, the government assured them that it will examine the issue from all angles. Aspirants and colleges are up in arms against the state government decision to implement 10 percent EWS reservation in private medical colleges. Both claim that it is unfair without allowing proportionate additional intake to accommodate the EWS seats, a one-time measure followed in the year 2019 when EWS was implemented in all government medical colleges. Furthermore, students have complained that if the EWS quota is applied without a boost in total intake, the number of seats under general-merit will reduce drastically, causing cut-off scores to soar leading to heightened competition to bag a seat. However, after a meeting with the state government on Tuesday, aspirants and parents are hopeful of a positive outcome. Parent representative Sudha Shenoy said, 'The minister gave us a patient hearing and assured us that the matter would be looked into for corrective measures. He connected us with the Principal Secretary of the Medical Education Department, who told us that the quota was implemented as part of affirmative action. However, we explained that EWS students are already receiving fee reimbursement under the state government's scheme. Additionally, we presented various court rulings in similar cases from different high courts. Following this, we were assured that all legal aspects would be considered before revoking the clause from the information brochure.' Shenoy further added that parents are willing to move court in case the government insists on EWS quota implementation without additional intake. When contacted, principal secretary of medical education department Dheeraj Kumar said, 'We have received the representation from various associations, and we are examining from all angles.' Minister warns pharmacy colleges in state Minister for Higher and Technical Education Chandrakant Patil has warned institutions running B Pharm and D Pharm courses in Maharashtra to meet all required norms within a month, or they will not be allowed to conduct admission from academic year 2025-26. Amid increasing concerns over mushrooming pharmacy colleges in the state leading to vacancy concerns, the higher and technical education department had ordered a re-inspection of those which were granted permissions during past few years. In a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, officials reviewed compliance from 2022 to 2025. And it was found that several colleges still lack basic academic and infrastructural facilities, as per the requirements mentioned in the Pharmacy Council of India's inspection format.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Gujarat's GCAS sees record 2.25 lakh seat confirmations; 5 extra admission rounds announced
GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat government has announced an additional special round of five admission cycles under the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) platform. This decision follows the completion of eight rounds (two phases) of counselling and the observation of an unprecedented surge in student participation. The announcement was made during a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Higher and Technical Education Minister Rushikesh Patel in Gandhinagar. According to official figures, as of July 3, more than 3.22 lakh students have been verified on the GCAS portal, with 2.97 lakh receiving admission offers. Of these, nearly 2.25 lakh students have already confirmed their seats - marking a 32 per cent increase compared to the 1.70 lakh admissions confirmed by the same date last year. The GCAS is a unified online platform launched by the Government of Gujarat to streamline and centralise the undergraduate admission process across the state's 15 government universities. Designed to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accessibility, GCAS allows students to register, verify documents, receive merit-based college offers, and confirm admissions - all through a single portal. The system enables real-time data sharing with universities, respects institutional autonomy in seat allocation, and offers location-based preferences to students, ensuring equitable access to higher education in both rural and urban regions of Gujarat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo To ensure no eligible candidate is left behind, the government has decided to open registration for this special round until July 3, and the admission process will be carried out between July 7 and July 11 across five rounds. The minister urged all students, especially those who missed earlier rounds, to take full advantage of this final opportunity. Notably, GCAS streamlines the admission process for 15 government universities across Gujarat. Once a student registers on the portal, their data is forwarded to the respective university, which independently conducts admissions based on merit and regulations. The state government has clarified that if a student fails to report to a college during the offer window, it is up to the university - not the government - to decide whether to offer the seat again in subsequent rounds. Importantly, college allotments are merit-driven and locality-based: Students are offered seats in colleges closer to their selected zones - rural students in nearby rural institutions, and urban students in their local city colleges, ensuring equitable access across regions. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra's CAP admission process now has four rounds, new rules announced
In an overhaul of the centralised admission process (CAP) for professional courses, the Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department has announced that the number of CAP rounds will be increased from three to four starting from the upcoming academic session. The changes come ahead of the announcement of the common entrance test (CET) results, conducted by the state's CET cell for admissions to degree programs. Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil confirmed the development, stating that a formal government resolution (GR) will be issued soon. 'These reforms are similar to the changes made in the polytechnic admission process and are aimed at making the system more efficient and student-friendly,' Patil said. This decision is intended to improve flexibility and transparency in the admission process. The department has clarified that the revised rules will be implemented during the upcoming academic session. A highlight of the new structure is the auto-freezing of seats. If a candidate is allotted a college listed among their first three preferences in the second round or among the top six in the third round, the seat will be automatically frozen. Once frozen, the student must take admission to that institution and cannot participate in further rounds. Candidates will also have the chance to modify their preferences before each of the second, third, and fourth CAP rounds. This ensures that students are provided with flexibility while also maintaining fairness in seat allocation. The new policy also brings more transparency and merit-based selection into the management quota admissions. For the first time, colleges will be required to announce complete details of the available management quota seats on the official website. In terms of fees, institutions will be permitted to charge up to three times the regular tuition fee for management quota seats. For NRI quota seats, the fee can be as high as five times the standard rate. NRI candidates must submit a certificate from the income tax department, and their admission will be governed by the Foster Parent Act. The new rules also define a clear process for admission cancellations. Students wishing to cancel their admission must submit a request online. Once cancelled, the student forfeits any claim to that seat, which will then be made available in subsequent rounds. If the cancellation is completed before the specified deadline, a refund will be issued after deducting ₹1,000 from the total fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made after the deadline. Colleges are required to publish the list of eligible candidates, the merit list, and a detailed admission schedule on their official websites. Commenting on the reforms, Patil said, 'These changes are in line with those implemented in the polytechnic admission process and are aimed at enhancing efficiency and making the system more student-friendly.'
