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Hans India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
APCC slams coalition govt over schools' closure
Vijayawada: Narapareddy Kiran Kumar Reddy, official spokesperson for the Congress Party, on Friday strongly condemned the ruling coalition government's policies regarding education, particularly the closure of schools and the proposed changes to the medium of instruction. Reddy highlighted a stark contrast between past and present educational policies. 'Under the Congress government, during the tenure of late YS Rajasekhara Reddy, thousands of primary schools were established in undivided Andhra Pradesh to ensure every poor child had access to education as part of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act,' he stated. 'Today, the coalition government is closing thousands of schools.' He expressed concern that the bifurcation of primary schools into 'Basic Primary Schools' and 'Model Primary Schools' is an attempt by the coalition government to deprive poor students of education. He further warned, 'Out of approximately 33,000 primary schools in the state, only 7,000 to 8,000 are being designated as Model Primary Schools. The remaining Basic Primary Schools are at risk of closing in the coming days.' Reddy criticised the government's decision to convert all schools into single-medium English schools, completely eliminating Telugu medium education, which he termed 'atrocious.' He condemned the previous YSRCP government for allegedly selling medical seats under the NRI quota in newly-established government medical colleges. He also slammed the current coalition government's reported plans to hand over medical colleges to private entities. He also pointed out the failure to pay wages to MGNREGS workers for several months, despite the scheme which was introduced by the Congress Party specified payment within 15 days. 'Under the leadership of State party president Sharmila, all Congress Party cadres will question all anti-people actions of the coalition government on behalf of the public and in matters concerning public issues,' Reddy concluded.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
NRI withdrew marriage proposal over woman's obsessive conduct: Court in rape case
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed an FIR registered against a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) who was accused by a woman of rape under the pretext of marriage. The top court observed that the man backed out of the marriage due to the woman's "aggressive sexual behaviour and obsessive nature".The court said that it found the woman's allegations false and unsubstantiated, saying the continuation of the prosecution against the man would be a "travesty of justice".advertisement"In our opinion, the accused appellant was absolutely justified in panicking and backing out from the proposed marriage upon coming to know of the aggressive sexual behaviour and the obsessive nature of the de-facto complainant", the Supreme Court bench said while pronouncing the order. It passed the order on a case where a woman got multiple FIRs lodged against the man, who had come to India after he connected with her online through a matrimonial woman had claimed that the man had forced her into having sex, promising her marriage, and then again filed an FIR claiming he had refused to marry her for being from a scheduled the basis of the cross-examination of allegations and counter-allegations, the court observed that allowing the prosecution of the accused, who filed a plea seeking quashing of FIR against him claiming he was being falsely implicated, to continue would be a "travesty of justice".advertisementThe top court further said that the FIR was nothing but a bundle of lies, and was full of "fabricated, malicious and unsubstantiated allegations" levelled by the complainant."The facts on record clearly establish the vindictive and manipulative tendencies of the complainant and these aspects have a great bearing on the controversy," it bench also took note of the WhatsApp chats of the woman, where she admitted that she was manipulative and was trying to "get a green card holder"."These chats depict the stark reality of the behavioural pattern of the de-facto complainant, who appears to be having a manipulative and vindictive tendency," noted the the court observed that the woman had made a similar complaint of rape on the promise of marriage earlier against a university InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Supreme Court
Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
The New NRI Address: Smaller Cities with Big Luxury Appeal
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], May 30: In a shift driven by both sentiment and strategy, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly directing their real estate investments towards luxury homes in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. This growing trend reflects not only a desire to reconnect with their roots but also a pragmatic approach to wealth creation, quality of life, and legacy planning. Over the past decade, smaller cities such as Mohali, Lucknow, Coimbatore, and Indore have quietly transformed into vibrant economic and lifestyle hubs. Well-connected airports, upgraded social infrastructure, and a rise in cosmopolitan living have made them attractive to the globally mobile Indian diaspora. "NRIs are no longer restricting their investments to metros," says Umang Jindal, CEO, Homeland Group. "There is a clear demand for larger, better-designed homes in cleaner, better-planned cities that offer a more balanced lifestyle. Many NRIs are emotionally inclined to return or maintain a strong presence in India, but their standards are global. They seek homes that mirror what they're used to abroad--not just in terms of luxury but also privacy, community, and wellness." While affordability compared to metro cities is still a factor, it is the value proposition and long-term livability that is drawing attention. "There's a marked shift in how NRIs perceive luxury in India," explains Prateek Mittal, Executive Director, Sushma Group. "They are seeking spaces that align with international sensibilities: open layouts, advanced security, eco-conscious design, access to facilities like Golf Course next to their houses and nature. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are uniquely positioned to offer this, especially as urban stress and congestion in larger cities continue to rise." Moreover, the pandemic has altered lifestyle priorities worldwide. For NRIs, the value of spacious, health-oriented homes in clean environments has soared. This shift has aligned perfectly with what many smaller Indian cities now offer. "Luxury today is more than just premium fittings--it's about space, peace, and purpose," notes Piyush Kansal, Executive Director, Royale Estate Group. "Many NRIs are seeing their hometowns in a new light. The blend of emotional belonging and practical advantages is too compelling to ignore. We're witnessing consistent interest from professionals who want a meaningful footprint in India without compromising on lifestyle." These buyers are not merely investing, they are curating a future. A home in India is increasingly seen as a long-term strategic asset: part retreat, part legacy. Developers are adapting, too, offering seamless digital experiences, flexible payment structures, and post-possession services tailored to the needs of NRI clients. "The growing NRI interest is pushing the entire real estate sector, residential as well as commercial, to elevate its standards," remarks Adish Oswal, Chairman, Oswal Group. "It's no longer enough to deliver just premium homes or commercial projects; NRIs today seek a comprehensive ecosystem that includes world-class commercial infrastructure, seamless service, and future-ready communities. This trend isn't just a passing phase, it's a strong signal that tier-2 and tier-3 cities are firmly positioning themselves on the global investment map." As India's growth story expands beyond the metro narrative, it's clear that the luxury housing segment in emerging cities is no longer a niche, it's a natural evolution. For NRIs seeking a return to their roots without compromising their lifestyle, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are the new definition of "coming home in style."
Fashion Value Chain
a day ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
The New NRI Address: Smaller Cities with Big Luxury Appeal
In a shift driven by both sentiment and strategy, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly directing their real estate investments towards luxury homes in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. This growing trend reflects not only a desire to reconnect with their roots but also a pragmatic approach to wealth creation, quality of life, and legacy planning. Coming Home in Style: NRIs Opting for Luxury Homes in Smaller Cities Over the past decade, smaller cities such as Mohali, Lucknow, Coimbatore, and Indore have quietly transformed into vibrant economic and lifestyle hubs. Well-connected airports, upgraded social infrastructure, and a rise in cosmopolitan living have made them attractive to the globally mobile Indian diaspora. 'NRIs are no longer restricting their investments to metros,' says Mr. Umang Jindal, CEO, Homeland Group. 'There is a clear demand for larger, better-designed homes in cleaner, better-planned cities that offer a more balanced lifestyle. Many NRIs are emotionally inclined to return or maintain a strong presence in India, but their standards are global. They seek homes that mirror what they're used to abroad-not just in terms of luxury but also privacy, community, and wellness.' While affordability compared to metro cities is still a factor, it is the value proposition and long-term livability that is drawing attention. 'There's a marked shift in how NRIs perceive luxury in India,' explains Mr. Prateek Mittal, Executive Director, Sushma Group. 'They are seeking spaces that align with international sensibilities: open layouts, advanced security, eco-conscious design, access to facilities like Golf Course next to their houses and nature. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are uniquely positioned to offer this, especially as urban stress and congestion in larger cities continue to rise.' Moreover, the pandemic has altered lifestyle priorities worldwide. For NRIs, the value of spacious, health-oriented homes in clean environments has soared. This shift has aligned perfectly with what many smaller Indian cities now offer. 'Luxury today is more than just premium fittings-it's about space, peace, and purpose,' notes Mr. Piyush Kansal, Executive Director, Royale Estate Group.'Many NRIs are seeing their hometowns in a new light. The blend of emotional belonging and practical advantages is too compelling to ignore. We're witnessing consistent interest from professionals who want a meaningful footprint in India without compromising on lifestyle.' These buyers are not merely investing, they are curating a future. A home in India is increasingly seen as a long-term strategic asset: part retreat, part legacy. Developers are adapting, too, offering seamless digital experiences, flexible payment structures, and post-possession services tailored to the needs of NRI clients. 'The growing NRI interest is pushing the entire real estate sector, residential as well as commercial, to elevate its standards,' remarks Mr. Adish Oswal, Chairman, Oswal Group. 'It's no longer enough to deliver just premium homes or commercial projects; NRIs today seek a comprehensive ecosystem that includes world-class commercial infrastructure, seamless service, and future-ready communities. This trend isn't just a passing phase, it's a strong signal that tier-2 and tier-3 cities are firmly positioning themselves on the global investment map.' As India's growth story expands beyond the metro narrative, it's clear that the luxury housing segment in emerging cities is no longer a niche, it's a natural evolution. For NRIs seeking a return to their roots without compromising their lifestyle, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are the new definition of 'coming home in style.'
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
IndiGo urged to launch international connectivity
Vijayawada: A team from IndiGo Airlines, led by its Associate Director – Sales (South India) Saurabh Sachdeva, called on the office-bearers of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) at AP Chambers Office here on Thursday. AP Chambers' team, led by its president Potluri Bhaskara Rao, briefed the IndiGo team on the potential of Vijayawada region and opportunities available for IndiGo in Vijayawada region. Bhaskara Rao thanked IndiGo for launching Vijayawada-Kurnool direct flight. He requested the airline to introduce more direct international connectivity from Vijayawada. One person at least from almost every family in the State is an NRI, he pointed out. According to estimates, there are around five lakh NRIs in the catchment area of Vijayawada. Many family members, parents, and a huge student population are migrating to various countries. The region has a huge potential for more international connectivity to Dubai, Singapore, and other destinations. Before the pandemic, IndiGo operated a direct flight from Vijayawada to Singapore with more than 80 percent occupancy. Besides Amaravati capital city construction works, industrial activity has picked up a lot in the region. With this, the demand for more international connectivity has increased. In the past few months, Vijayawada airport has witnessed 30,000 to 40,000 increases in air passenger traffic. Hence, AP Chambers requests IndiGo to operate direct flights between Vijayawada-Dubai and Vijayawada-Singapore. 'Most of the aircrafts that IndiGo operates from Vijayawada are small aircrafts. We request the airline to operate large aircrafts such as Airbus or Boeing as bigger aircrafts have the capacity to carry 2 to 3 tonnes of belly cargo. IndiGo may start direct flights between Vijayawada-Varanasi, between Vijayawada-Ahmedabad or Surat and between Vijayawada-Kolkata via Visakhapatnam.' IndiGo is requested to explore code-sharing agreements with international flights for flights operating from Vijayawada. IndiGo has code-sharing agreements with international airlines operating from many cities in India. However, IndiGo does not have code-sharing agreements with international airlines for its flights operating from Vijayawada. Code-sharing will help air travellers with seamless booking experience, efficient baggage transfers, and better connectivity to major international destinations. IndiGo Associate Director – Sales for AP & Telangana BVB Chary and Sales Manager for AP Mohit Krishna were part of the discussion.
