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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Senior bank manager dies by suicide in Pune office, cites work pressure
A senior bank official was found dead by suicide at a nationalised bank's branch in Baramati, Pune district, Maharashtra, late Thursday night. The police recovered a note at the scene in which the official cited work pressure as the reason behind the act. According to the Baramati police, Shivshankar Mitra, who was in his late 40s, hanged himself inside the bank premises after banking hours. He had resigned from the post of chief manager on July 11, citing health issues and workload, and was currently serving his notice period. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management others Degree Data Science Digital Marketing Technology Leadership Cybersecurity Data Science Project Management MCA Others Public Policy PGDM Design Thinking healthcare Product Management Data Analytics MBA CXO Management Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Finance Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details "After banking hours, Mitra asked all the staff to leave saying he would close the branch. The watchman left around 9.30 pm. Mitra had earlier asked a colleague to bring a rope. At around 10pm, he hanged himself with this rope. The incident has been captured by the bank's CCTV cameras," said a Baramati police station official. Wife found the bank locked, lights on Mitra's wife reached the bank around midnight after he failed to return home or respond to calls. She noticed the lights were still on and alerted the bank staff when she got no response from inside. When the branch was opened, Mitra was found hanging from the ceiling. "In a note recovered from the scene, Mitra cited work pressure as the reason for his extreme step," the official added. Live Events The official said the note did not blame anyone for the act. It also appeared that Mitra had been undergoing medical treatment. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway, police said. (Inputs from PTI) here .
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Defamation case against Nirmala Sitharaman: Court imposes Rs 5,000 after complainant skips hearing
A Delhi court on Wednesday imposed Rs 5,000 fine on Lipika Mitra for being absent in the hearing over her criminal defamation complaint against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman . Mitra is the wife of former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Operations Management Others MCA Data Science Healthcare Cybersecurity Digital Marketing Data Science Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking others CXO Leadership Public Policy Technology Product Management Project Management PGDM MBA Degree healthcare Finance Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Additional chief judicial magistrate Paras Dalal said, "None is present on behalf of the complainant side, and even none appeared on behalf of the complainant side through video-conferencing (VC)." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo The judge noted that during the last hearing, the date and time were fixed according to the convenience of both parties. He said, "In view of non-appearance, a cost of Rs 5,000 is imposed on the complainant (Mitra) to be deposited with the Central Delhi Court Bar Association." Live Events The judge provided the last opportunity to Mitra to file a reply and address arguments, and posted the matter on August 2. The complaint claimed that Sitharaman made "defamatory, false, and malicious statements" in a press conference on May 17, 2024, with the sole intention to tarnish the reputation of Bharti and weaken his chances of winning in the general elections. According to the complaint, the utterances were made "solely with an intent to hurt the complainant and her husband" for political gains to the BJP's candidate and political loss to the complainant's husband during the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The accused, it said, spoke about the matrimonial discord of the complainant and her husband but withheld the information of their reunion and living together happily.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi Court Imposes Rs 5,000 Fine on Somnath Bharti's Wife for Non-Appearance
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on Lipika Mitra, wife of former Delhi minister Somnath Bharti, for non-appearance in a criminal defamation complaint against Union finance minister . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court of additional chief judicial magistrate Paras Dalal said: "None is present on behalf of the complainant, and even none appeared on behalf of the complainant side through video-conferencing (VC)." The judge noted that during the last hearing, the date and time were fixed according to the convenience of both parties. "In view of non-appearance, a cost of Rs 5,000 is imposed on the complainant (Mitra) to be deposited with the Central Delhi Court Bar Association," the court said. Mitra filed a criminal complaint against Sitharaman before a court, accusing her of defamation. The complaint stems from alleged defamatory, false and malicious statements made by Sitharaman regarding Bharti and Mitra's marriage during a press conference held on May 17 last year. Mitra claims the remarks were widely aired by national television channels with the intention of damaging her husband's reputation and electoral prospects. The judge provided the last opportunity to Mitra to file a reply and address arguments and posted the matter for further proceedings on Aug 2. On June 26, Sitharaman told a Delhi court that AAP functionary Somnath Bharti cannot legally represent his wife in a defamation case due to conflict of interest. The counsel of the Union minister said Bharti could not appear in his own case and should withdraw his vakalatnama, failing which a reference ought to be made to the Bar Council of India for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On May 19, the court issued notice to Sitharaman, noting that she is to be given the opportunity of being heard. According to the complaint, the utterances were made "solely with an intent to hurt the complainant and her husband" for political gains to BJP's candidate and political loss to the complainant's husband during the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Sitharaman, it said, spoke about the matrimonial discord of the complainant and her husband but withheld the information of their reunion and living together happily.
Techday NZ
09-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy
As AI Appreciation Day approaches, industry leaders are reflecting on the remarkable advancements artificial intelligence has made and emphasising the urgent steps required to ensure its responsible, effective integration into business and society. With AI transitioning from experimental stages to become central in strategic planning, experts highlight both the transformative opportunities and the key challenges now facing organisations, particularly in Australia and New Zealand. Jeremy Pell, Area Vice President for ANZ at Elastic, stresses that AI has reached what he describes as a "critical inflection point." "AI has evolved from basic automation to intelligent systems that can connect enterprise applications and workflows," Pell explains. The success of such systems, however, depends on their ability to access structured and unstructured data rapidly and accurately. This evolution, he asserts, is visible in daily life through applications such as Uber's ride-matching and food delivery platforms, which leverage Elastic's Search AI technology to provide faster, more personalised, and context-aware services worldwide. Pell also notes AI's increasingly critical role in cybersecurity. "Cybersecurity teams must leverage generative AI to strengthen defences against threats like deepfakes and phishing," he maintains. Enhanced search powered by AI is enabling organisations to reduce false positives in threat detection, accelerating both the identification and resolution of incidents. This, Pell believes, is shifting the security landscape and offers a major advantage to proactive businesses willing to embrace these tools. As the technology becomes more integrated and influential, Pell points to the growing responsibility that comes with such progress. The Business Council of Australia's AI Agenda, for instance, sets forth ambitious goals to position the country as a global AI leader by 2028, focusing on digital infrastructure, skills, and the safe adoption of AI across industries. While AI's potential to reshape industries and improve quality of life is significant, Pell believes its true value will only be realised on open, adaptive platforms capable of offering real-time, holistic data insights. "At Elastic, we're proud to empower organisations to harness this new era of AI with confidence and agility," he says. A complementary perspective comes from Kumar Mitra, Executive Director, CAP & ANZ, ISG, at Lenovo. Mitra heralds AI Appreciation Day as a "timely reminder that AI is no longer a distant frontier – it's a business-critical priority." Citing Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025, developed with IDC, Mitra notes that more than 63% of Australian CIOs view aligning AI to business strategy as their top priority. Despite this, he points out, 58% of those surveyed identify data infrastructure as their principal barrier to advancing AI programmes. "It's clear that scaling AI isn't just about capability – it's about readiness," he insists. Lenovo sees the path forward in what Mitra terms "Hybrid AI" – a distributed, flexible approach to running AI workloads wherever they deliver the greatest value, whether in the cloud, on-premises, or at the edge. Such agility addresses both security concerns and varying business needs. "AI done right can drive both economic and human progress," he adds, citing examples from transforming supply chains and accelerating healthcare diagnostics to enabling inclusive solutions for people with disabilities. For Mitra, it is essential for organisations to move beyond small-scale pilots and instead embed AI as a core component of their growth and inclusion strategies, realising its potential for "sustainable growth, inclusion, and real-world impact." Both Pell and Mitra agree that the promise of AI lies not only in innovative applications but in strategic vision and robust infrastructure. As organisations in Australia and around the world mark AI Appreciation Day, the industry emphasis is on collaboration, responsible stewardship, and investment in systems that will enable AI to drive meaningful progress well into the future.
Malaysiakini
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
All Indian lawmakers must fight for community's needs
MP SPEAKS | As the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) moves towards tabling in Parliament, we must recognise that this moment is crucial for the Indian community. Under the Madani government, there have been sincere efforts to address historical and structural challenges faced by Indian Malaysians. Through the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), educational support, temple land assistance, skills training, and targeted community programmes, the government has shown its intention to include the Indian agenda in national development. These efforts are commendable. They show progress. But we must be honest. Progress without structure, without consistency, and without accountability will not deliver real transformation. The Indian community needs more than temporary programmes and token allocations. It needs a permanent place within the national policy framework. As the Klang MP, I have consistently raised these concerns at every available platform, including inside Parliament, in government discussions, and at the grassroots. I have highlighted the underrepresentation of Indians in higher education, the lack of upward mobility among Indian youth, the need for proper land solutions for temples and crematoriums, and the limited access to funding and training for small Indian businesses. But I say this with clarity and conviction. I cannot and should not be the only voice. I call upon all Indian parliamentarians from all political affiliations to stand up in Parliament and review the 13MP thoroughly when it is tabled. If the Indian community is underrepresented or its needs are vaguely mentioned, we must not keep quiet. We must speak with strength, clarity, and unity. This is not about attacking the government. It is about defending the people we represent. Emulate Saravanan I want to specifically acknowledge the strong and consistent voice of Tapah MP M Saravanan. Although he does not hold a cabinet position, he continues to be one of the most vocal defenders of Indian community interests. M Saravanan (left) meeting the people during an event when he was human resources minister circa 2022 His commitment shows that you do not need a ministerial title to fight for your people. You need will and courage. Every Indian MP must match that level of commitment. The time to wait and see is over. Our community is watching us. They are waiting for leadership, not excuses. I also urge Indian senators, appointed representatives, and leaders in government-linked agencies to study the 13MP carefully and to speak up if anything is missing. We cannot continue to be comfortable in our positions while our community remains at the margins of development. What to include in 13MP The Indian community deserves strong and lasting solutions, including: Fair and equitable access to education and skills training Legal and permanent land solutions for temples and burial grounds Structured participation in the digital economy and TVET pipelines Tailored microcredit and entrepreneurship support for Indian businesses Targeted youth and women empowerment programmes Representation of Indian professionals in national decision-making bodies Transparent monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to ensure delivery If these are not fully reflected in the 13MP, we must demand they be added through follow-up mechanisms, amendments, and budget frameworks. Parliamentary debate is not a formality. It is our chance to shape the national direction. We acknowledge the government's commitment. But commitment must now be matched with results. And those results must be fought for, not just by one or two MPs, but by every Indian elected representative in Parliament. Let the 13MP be remembered as the moment when Indian MPs stood united for the future of our community. Because silence is no longer an option. Our people have waited long enough. V GANABATIRAU is the Klang MP. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.
