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India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"All parties, people stand united on issue of national concern": Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan on all-party delegation
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 21 (ANI): After one group of all-party delegation left on their visit to five East Asian Countries for Operation Sindoor's global outreach, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan noted that all political parties and people stand united on the issue of national concern. Speaking to reporters, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh said, 'All political parties and people stand united on this issue of national concern. A joint delegation of members from all political parties is being sent to partner countries. They will present India's stand to the world...' Earlier today, echoing a united stance against terrorism, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule asserted that the members of all party delegations are representing India, not any political party, during their visit to foreign countries as part of an outreach against Pakistan's support for terrorism on the global stage. Addressing a press conference, Sule, who is a member of one of the all-party delegations visiting various countries to showcase India's continued fight against terrorism, said, '... We are not going on behalf of the party. We are going to other countries on behalf of India. ''In the all-party meeting, it was decided that we would not speak against the central government. NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar also said this is not the right time to convene a parliament session... There should be a discussion in the parliament after the Operation Sindoor concludes. Right now, also the Operation Sindoor is underway,' the Baramati MP added. Group 7, led by NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule, will be representing India's stand in Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, and South Africa. BJP's Rajiv Pratap Ruddy, Anurag Singh Thakur, and V Muraleedharan, along with Congress' Manish Tewari, Anand Sharma, TDP's Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, AAP's Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, and former permanent representative of India to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, will be putting forth India's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. 'The groups are going in two parts. I am very grateful to the PM, MEA and Jaishankar ji. This is not about politics; we are going proud Indians who want to fight against terrorism. We condemn any terrorist activities anywhere in the world. India has always led for peace, harmony and happiness. This is message we all are is aligned, there are no party issues, everyone is talking to each other. There is no politics, we are going as proud Indians,' Supriya Sule said. Earlier, in the day while leaving for Japan, with the all-party delegation that will visit five East Asian Countries. CPI-M leader John Brittas said that all countries must come together with India in its rally against terrorism. 'Our delegation is now leaving for Japan. I have always been saying that this is a public diplomatic outreach to send across the message of India that the world has to unite against terrorism, and this is a high time that the countries need to rally with India in its concerns against terrorism,' the CPI-M leader told ANI. Brittas said he hopes to accurately send across India's message to the world across different sections of people. In the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven All-Party Delegations are visiting key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, this month. The All-Party Delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Few takers for classical, regional languages at PPU
Patna: As Patliputra University (PPU) is set to close its admission process for its four-year degree part I courses for the 2025-29 batch under choice-based credit system (CBCS) on Thursday, it has come to fore that there are only a few takers for the classical and regional languages, much to the surprise of the academics. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to PPU dean of students' welfare (DSW) Rajiv Ranjan, the number of applications for classical and regional languages has been dismal. Only one application was received for Bengali, two for Bhojpuri, five for Magahi, one for Prakrit and four for Maithli — a clear indication of the declining interest in these languages among today's youth, he said. In contrast, traditional academic disciplines continue to attract high volume of applicants. History in the arts stream and zoology in science have emerged as the top choices for students this year, reflecting a strong preference for subjects with clearer academic and career pathways. While 29,313 applications were received for history alone, 14,153 applications were for zoology till Wednesday forenoon, the DSW said. Among other major subjects in science streams that have garnered students' interest are botany, which has received 12,292 applications, followed by physics (11,933), chemistry (8,540) and mathematics (4,875). In the arts stream, Hindi received 12,248 applications, followed by geography (15,206), economics (6,100), English (4,056), political science (18,125), psychology (3,022) and philosophy (800), the DSW said. Academics and university officials have expressed concern over the dwindling interest in the classical and regional languages, which have deep cultural and historical significance. "It is an alarming trend. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These languages form the bedrock of our literary and philosophical heritage, but students are drifting away due to perceived lack of career prospects," said retired teacher of Magadh University, Prof P B Lall. The university's adoption of the four-year CBCS framework is in line with the National Education Policy-2020, which aims to provide flexibility and interdisciplinary learning. However, the lack of interest in language courses under this new system could pose challenges in preserving linguistic diversity and cultural education, retired principal of city-based BD College, Prof N K Srivastava, said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sify announces Pay-Per-Use Colocation Pricing at all NVIDIA-certified AI-Ready Hyperscale Data Center Campuses across India
CHENNAI, India, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading Digital ICT solutions provider, announced the launch of its unique Pay-per-use model to support the burgeoning requirements for AI Cloud Services. This follows the recent expansion of Sify's portfolio of DGX-Ready Data Centers, certified for up to 130 KW/rack capacity under NVIDIA's DGX-Ready Data Center program – Sify's latest hyperscale data centers in Chennai and Noida have now been certified by NVIDIA, joining Sify's Navi Mumbai data center which was certified in 2024. Sify will offer this innovative, colocation pricing program at all three of these campus locations. The hourly pricing model is inclusive of hosting, power and infrastructure costs. By pricing its services on an hourly basis, Sify is removing the entry-cost barrier and fixed-cost infrastructure risk, enabling its GPU Cloud partners to set up and respond quickly to the growing AI market. Sify's converged ICT ecosystem will also offer an extensive array of services like Global connectivity, White Glove IT infrastructure and Managed Services. Initially, Sify will support the NVIDIA H100, H200, B200, GB200 NVL72, and GB300 NVL72 platforms, including liquid-cooled variants. Speaking on this market disruption, Sharad Agarwal, CEO, Sify Infinit Spaces Limited, the data center subsidiary of Sify Technologies Limited, said 'By investing ahead in state-of-the-art infrastructure, Sify already has the most extensive footprint of NVIDIA-certified data centers and a network connectivity with the lowest latency to hyperscale clouds. Now, by introducing colocation pricing on an hourly basis, we aim to make it much faster and easier to deploy these platforms in India to support on-demand applications. Sify's colocation partners can bring the latest NVIDIA GPUs to India, while Sify will manage all of the local infrastructure to support this dynamic and rapidly evolving market.' 'India is rapidly emerging as a pivotal player in the global AI race, with its deep talent pool, cost advantages, and rapidly advancing digital infrastructure. Sify's pay-per-use colocation model, built on NVIDIA-certified platforms, is a timely innovation that removes traditional barriers to AI adoption. By enabling global enterprises to tap into India's AI capabilities through scalable, high-performance infrastructure, Sify is well positioned to support domestic innovation and position India as a global hub for AI workloads and transformation,' quoted Rajiv Ranjan, Associate Research Director, IDC Asia Pacific. About Sify Technologies A multiple times award winner of the Golden Peacock from the Institute of Directors for Corporate Governance, Sify Technologies is India's most comprehensive ICT service & solution provider. With Cloud at the core of our solutions portfolio, Sify is focussed on the changing ICT requirements of the emerging Digital economy and the resultant demands from large, mid and small-sized businesses. Sify's infrastructure, comprising state-of-the-art Data Centers, the largest MPLS network, partnership with global technology majors and deep expertise in business transformation solutions modelled on the cloud, make it the first choice of start-ups, SMEs and even large Enterprises on the verge of a revamp. More than 10000 businesses across multiple verticals have taken advantage of our unassailable trinity of Data Centers, Networks and Digital services and conduct their business seamlessly from more than 1700 cities in India. Internationally, Sify has presence across North America, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Sify, Sify Technologies and are registered trademarks of Sify Technologies Limited. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Sify undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks associated with Sify's business, please see the discussion under the caption 'Risk Factors' in the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F/A for the year ended March 31, 2024, which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is available by accessing the database maintained by the SEC at and Sify's other reports filed with the SEC. For further information, please contact: Sify Technologies LimitedPraveen KrishnaInvestor Relations & Public Relations+91 20:20 Media Nikhila Kesavan+91 Weber ShandwickLucia Domville+1-212 546-8260LDomville@
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
SC panel gives green nod for group housing project in south Delhi ridge
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has given the green nod for the construction of a group housing project in Vasant Kunj Sector B, Pocket 1 in south Delhi, recommending it to the apex court for final approval. CEC said that despite 85% of the proposed project site — 4,553 sqm out of a total 5,353 sqm — lying within the morphological ridge, a zone accorded the same legal protections as Delhi's notified ridge areas, none of the 23 trees on the project site is being felled for the project. In its report to the apex court dated May 14, CEC also said that the land, while classified as part of the morphological ridge, is largely flat and surrounded by existing Delhi Development Authority (DDA) residential development. The project is being executed by a private developer, who has been directed to ensure no trees on the site are either felled or translocated. Of the 23 trees on site, 19 were found to be healthy by CEC during an inspection, three were dried out, and one had been rehabilitated after falling recently. 'No tree felling will be permitted,' the report added, calling for the project proponent to carry out the compensatory plantation of 500 indigenous trees: 250 along internal roads and 250 along the project's periphery. 'A 385-metre-long green fencing will also have to be erected around the boundary of the site,' it said. The housing proposal had already secured clearances from DDA, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Airports Authority of India (AAI), and had received environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) as well as the State Expert Appraisal Committee. CEC had received two representations in the matter: one from the developer seeking permission for the housing scheme, and another from a local resident, Rajiv Ranjan, who raised objections citing the project's location within the morphological ridge. In his submission, Ranjan argued that no construction should be permitted on the ecologically sensitive land. The developer, meanwhile, maintained that the site does not display ridge-like characteristics and should not fall under the same restrictions. Following deliberations, CEC concluded that while the land does fall within the ridge classification, the absence of ridge-like topography, the surrounding built-up context, and the absence of any tree felling make a case for conditional clearance. 'It is recommended that this court may consider permitting the use of 4,553 sqm of the subject land for the construction of the group housing project, without the felling of any trees,' the committee wrote. The Supreme Court is expected to take a final view on the matter in the coming weeks. The project will have three towers, with each tower to have a 3B+S+9 floor set-up, the proposal said. Local residents have been protesting against the project, arguing that it violates the Master Plan 2021. In August 2024, residents organised a protest march, highlighting issues such as the absence of the mandated 18-metre-wide roads and the lack of separate entry and exit points for the new complex. They contend that the project, in which multi-storey buildings will be built, is incongruent with the existing four-floor flats in the area, thereby disrupting the neighbourhood's character.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Will complete JSSCCGL paper leak probe in a month: State in HC
Ranchi: The state govt on Wednesday informed the Jharkhand high court that investigation into the alleged leak of question papers of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) exam would be completed within a month's time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Advocate general Rajiv Ranjan informed the court that the case was being probed by the CID. A chargesheet has been filed against three persons. Investigation done till now has not revealed that question paper was leaked, he added. A division bench of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Justice Rajesh Shankar were hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed for an independent probe into the alleged leak of question papers of the JSSCCGL exams. Earlier, the court had clamped a stay on the release of results of the exams and directed the govt to initiate investigation through the police. The stay on the publication of results will continue. The JSSCCGL examinations were conducted by the conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) on January 28, 2024. There were allegations of leak of question paper due to which the examination was cancelled. The exams were again conducted on September 21 and September 22 last year. It was again alleged that the papers were leaked. The examinations were conducted to fill 2025 vacant posts across different departments in the state govt. The case would next be heard on June 18.
