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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Advocate disputes state's selective exemption from quota requisites
Muslim educational institutions student-quota obligations legal challenge Karnataka High Court The Karnataka administration is facing backlash for issuing a directive that freesfromto obtain 'religious minority institution' status, whilst other communities remain bound by these to March 2024, Christian, Jain, and Parsi educational establishments needed to enrol a minimum of 25 per cent students from their respective communities to maintain minority status. For higher education and technical institutions, this requirement stood at 50 per cent. Although authorities eased these regulations last year due to difficulties in meeting quotas, a subsequent order specifically exempted only Muslim CR Imteyaz has filed ain the. 'The government's policy of exempting only Muslim education institutions from the minority-tag rules is incorrect and does not follow the Constitution,' he said. He emphasised that the Constitution lacks provisions for admission quotas in minority institutions. 'How can a state government dictate a specific percentage of admissions to secure that status?' he questioned, requesting the administration to revoke the exemption. The High Court's verdict on Imteyaz's petition is being monitored by minority groups throughout Karnataka as it could influence future admission policies.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhury pays tribute to BSF personnel Md Imteyaz, Deepak Chingakham killed in Pakistan shelling
ANI 15 May 2025, 15:45 GMT+10 Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): Border Security Forces (BSF) Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhury laid a wreath at the Amar Prahari memorial Paloura Camp in Jammu on Thursday as homage to BSF Sub Inspector Mohammed Imteyaz and BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham. Imteyaz and Chingakham laid their lives in the line of duty due to cross-border shelling from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. BSF Sub Inspector Imteyaz hailed from Narayanpur village of Garkha Police station area of the Saran district of Bihar and was killed during the firing that took place in RS Pura sector of Jammu. The last rites of Imteyaz were performed with full honours in his native village of Narayanpur in Saran district on May 12. Meanwhile, BSF Constable Deepak Chingakham (23) who hailed from Manipur and had lost his life during the firing in RS Pura sector. The Last rites of Chingakham were performed in Imphal with state honours on Tuesday. Family members and friends of BSF Constable Chingakham paid their last respects to the jawan on that day. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. (ANI)
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Never lost courage, not even in final moments': Bihar mourns BSF sub-inspector killed in Pakistan shelling
A Tricolour-draped coffin carrying the body of Mohammed Imteyaz arrived at Patna airport on Monday morning, just a fortnight after the BSF sub-inspector left home for his duty in Jammu & Kashmir. Imran Raza, his son, stood among the mourners. 'He had come home for Eid… And now, a war has taken him from us,' he said. Imteyaz was killed on May 10 during cross-border shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in the R S Pura sector of Jammu. 'My father was a strong person… I am very proud of him… he never lost courage, not even in his final moments,' Imran said, his voice trembling. 'The last time I spoke to him was at 5:30 pm on the 10th,' he said. 'He told me, 'Pakistanis have attacked, my right leg is badly injured'.' Imran told his father not to worry, and in desperation, booked a flight to Delhi, only to find that no flights are available to Jammu. 'I took a train instead… Till 3 pm, I was told his condition was stable, out of danger. But at 6 pm, the assistant commandant called to say that he is no more,' Imran said. 'I never got to speak to him one last time. That pain will always remain.' 'Today, a son has lost his father, a wife her husband… only those who go through this can truly understand the pain. Still, I am proud of all those who have sacrificed their lives for the country. I salute them,' he said. Imteyaz's younger brother, Mohammad Mustafa, also an Armyman, said, 'He joined the Army in 1987 and was due to retire in 2029. There should be a hospital and a memorial in his name in our village.' The BSF said that Imteyaz was injured 'while leading a BSF border out post, gallantly leading from the front'. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the BSF Frontier Headquarters in Jammu before the body was flown to Bihar. State ministers and opposition leaders gathered at the Patna airport to receive his body, which was laid to rest with state and military honours at Narayanpur village in Bihar's Saran district. As the body arrived at the village, several villagers, some carrying the national flag, joined the procession and chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' rang out.
United News of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Sindoor: LG Sinha pays homage to martyred BSF officer
Jammu, May 11 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday paid homage to the BSF Sub Inspector and Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), who were martyred in Pak shelling. Sinha laid a wreath and paid homage to BSF Braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland. Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz was martyred during unprovoked firing by Pakistan along the International Boundary in R.S Pura area, Jammu. "I salute the supreme sacrifice of our BSF braveheart Sub Inspector Md. Imteyaz. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief," the Lieutenant Governor said. Sinha however, also visited the family of Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa and offered his condolences to the bereaved family members and paid homage to the distinguished public servant who worked assiduously to fulfill the aspirations of the people. "Dr. Thapa's contribution to the processes of J&K's development is immense. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and numerous admirers in this hour of grief. I pray for peace of the departed soul," the Lieutenant Governor said. UNI VBH GNK
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Grief and fury in Saran as BSF SI falls in line of duty
Patna: Shock and anger swept through Saran district on Sunday as residents and relatives mourned the death of BSF sub-inspector Md Imteyaz, who laid down his life during heavy cross-border firing in the R S Pura sector of Jammu on Saturday soldier, posted along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, was killed when his unit came under intense Pakistani fire. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His sacrifice has sparked widespread grief in his native village of Narayanpur, located under Garkha block, where emotions ran high and villagers demanded strong retaliation from Indian defence forces."Mera ek gaya to udhar se das laiye (bring ten bodies from the other side of the border for every one of ours)," a local villager told the reporters on Sunday. "If the govt allows, we will eliminate Pakistan," he Sunday, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir paid floral tributes to the fallen soldier. "His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief," the LG said in a magistrate of Saran, Aman Samir, told reporters that the last rites of Imteyaz would be performed at his native village on Monday with full state who had recently returned to duty after celebrating Eid with his family, was widely respected in his village for encouraging young people to join the armed forces. "He would always motivate the local youths to join the forces," said a villager. "During our last conversation on Wednesday, he said the war is about to begin and again urged us to prepare for the forces," he maternal uncle, Md Shamsuddin, said the entire village was in shock and wanted justice. "He was cheerful and deeply committed to his duty," said a neighbour, struggling to hold back is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons, family members CM Nitish Kumar also expressed his condolences. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office on Sunday, the CM expressed deep condolences on the death of CM added, "Imteyaz's sacrifice will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved family. May his soul rest in peace." He confirmed that an ex gratia payment, as per govt policy, would be provided to the of the opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, also offered his respects. "The countrymen will always salute his valour, courage, sacrifice and patriotism," he said.
