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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Session on ‘Challenges before Parliamentary Democracy in India' tomorrow
Hyderabad: ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad in association with Capital Foundation Society is organizing a special lecture on the topic 'Challenges before Parliamentary Democracy in India' by Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament, on Saturday, July 26 2025, at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. A Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, will grace the event as Chief Guest and will give away the S Jaipal Reddy Democracy Award to Mohan Guruswamy, author, thought leader, policy advisor, on behalf of Capital Foundation Society. While addressing the media at a press conference organized at Press Club of Hyderabad to announce the event, Prof. K. Purushotham Reddy, Executive President, Capital Foundation Society (CFS), stated that CFS has been organizing such events to keep alive the spirit of debates and motivate social change makers. He underlined the significance of this year's event which includes a Lecture on Challenges before Parliamentary Democracy in India by Dr. Sasmit Patra, Member of Rajya Sabha. An award to commemorate S Jaipal Reddy for his contribution to democracy has been instituted and the first recipient will be Mohan Guruswamy, a multi-faceted personality and known for being an author, thought leader and policy advisor. Prof. P. Ravisekhararaju, Director, ICFAI Law School stated that the Institution is delighted to associate with Capital Foundation for the Awards Event. He also stated that ICFAI Law School will be at the forefront of social re-engineering programs through its Legal Aid Clinics reaching out to the needy. He thanked Capital Foundation for the opportunity to join hands in organizing this awards event.
News18
5 days ago
- Health
- News18
‘6 Deaths Per Hour': India's National Highways Seeing Highest Daily Fatalities In 2025 Since 2022
Last Updated: The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 26,770 road accident fatalities have been reported on national highways up to June in 2025 The national highways in India continue to witness a grim toll in 2025, with close to 150 people dying daily on average—about six deaths every hour—according to an analysis of official data. The ministry of road transport and highways informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 26,770 road accident fatalities have been reported on national highways up to June in 2025. The daily average in 2023 was 147 deaths, and in 2024 it was 144. The total deaths reported in the year 2023 were 53,372, which dropped to 52,609 in 2024. The ministry publishes 'Road Accidents in India" annually based on data received from states and union territories. The report has been published for calendar years up to 2022, and the reports beyond that are awaited. Odisha MP Sasmit Patra had asked the ministry about the increase in road accident deaths across national highways. Gadkari informed the House that the eDAR (electronic Detailed Accident Report) portal has been developed, which is a central repository for reporting, management, and analysis of road accident data across the country. The numbers for 2023, 2024, and the current year are as per data entered by states and UTs on the eDAR portal as of July 17. Analysis of the data from MoRTH's annual report since 2019 shows that the only year when there was some relief from deaths on national highways was 2020—clearly due to mobility restrictions during Covid lockdowns. The daily and hourly averages fell to 125 and five, the lowest across the seven-year period. As shown in the graph, the average hourly deaths between 2019 and 2025 have remained about six, except in 2020, while the daily deaths ranged between 125 and 152. In another reply to Punjab MP Ashok Mittal, Gadkari said that Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances have been deployed on certain stretches of national highways in light of the recommendations of the concerned district road safety committees, in addition to the ambulance services provided by various state governments. The House was also informed that the National Ambulance Helpline Number 102 is available to all road users. 'In addition, NHAI has deployed a dispatch system based on a call centre to monitor the operations of these ambulances following distress calls. The average response time after intimation of the incident to 1033 is generally targeted to be around 20-30 minutes, depending on the location of the distress call with the ambulance," Gadkari added. view comments First Published: 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.
News18
21-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
BJD MPs meet Odisha fire victim at AIIMS Delhi
Agency: PTI Bhubaneswar, Jul 21 (PTI) A delegation of BJD MPs on Monday met the 15-year-old girl, who is struggling for her life after suffering 70 per cent burn injuries, at AIIMS Delhi and enquired about her health condition, party sources said. The girl was set on fire by three unidentified miscreants when she was returning home from her friend's house in Balanga area in Odisha's Puri district on Saturday morning. She was first rushed to the government hospital in Pipili and later admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar. On Sunday, she was airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for better treatment. Her condition remained critical, as per the hospital bulletin issued on Sunday. The delegation of BJD MPs that visited AIIMS Delhi comprised Sasmit Patra, Manas Ranjan Mangaraj, Sulata Deo and Niranjan Bishi. They met the victim and also interacted with the attending doctors to enquire about her health condition. They also met the family members of the victim and assured them of all possible support. Taking to X, Mangaraj said, 'Under the directions of Hon'ble BJD President Shri @Naveen_Odisha, we, the BJD Rajya Sabha MPs, met the Balanga (Nimapada) burn victim at AIIMS, New Delhi. We discussed her health conditions with the medical team and also spoke to her uncle." Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who hails from Odisha, had also visited the Balanga victim on Saturday, sources said. PTI AAM AAM ACD 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.
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJD to raise growing crime against women in Odisha in Parliament session: MP Patra
BHUBANESWAR: The BJD is set to raise the issue of deteriorating law and order situation in Odisha, especially the growing crime against women, during the monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday. After attending the all-party meeting ahead of the Parliament session in New Delhi on Sunday, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra told mediapersons that there seems to be a complete collapse of law and order situation in the state. There has also been an alarming rise in heinous crimes against women and girl children in Odisha. Patra said the recent incident of self-immolation of a girl student of FM (Autonomous) College in Balasore has shaken the conscience of the nation. He highlighted that the victim had reached out to the BJP MP in Balasore and also to the local administration. 'She had also brought her plight to the notice of the chief minister and the Higher Education minister, but everyone turned their back. She was a student as well as an active member of ABVP,' he said. Soon after the Balasore incident, a 15-year-old girl in Puri district was set ablaze by miscreants. 'This clearly shows how the Odisha BJP government is ruling the state in utter lawlessness and anarchy,' Patra said. The BJD MP said death of three devotees outside the Gundicha temple during Rath Yatra in Puri due to a stampede and other issues focused on the state's interest will also be raised by the party during the session. BJD leaders and workers earlier gheraoed Balanga police station demanding immediate arrest of the culprits in the incident. A large number of party leaders and workers lit lamps in front of the Lingaraj temple in the evening praying for the early recovery of the victim.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
GCC push will be competitive, political as states play catch-up
Sasmit Patra (File photo) BENGALURU: The race to attract global capability centres (GCCs) will intensify across India as states compete not just on incentives but also on political priorities, said Dr. Sasmit Patra, MP and member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, at the USIBC Bengaluru Summit on June 25. 'By 2030, you will have different states openly competing for GCC investments. It's going to be competitive and political as well,' Patra said. 'Karnataka is the leader, but many states aren't as sensitised to this shift. They will have to adopt policies that match their core competencies, whether in mining, coal or bauxite, if they want to secure a share of this growth.' EV Ramana Reddy, Chairman of the Karnataka Skill Development Authority, said that the state aims to drive GCC expansion beyond its traditional hubs. 'We have announced the first dedicated GCC policy in the country. Our goal is 500 more GCCs by 2029-30, adding $50 billion in economic contribution and creating 3.5 lakhs jobs, with at least one‑third of those jobs beyond Bengaluru. We don't call it tier‑one or tier‑two anymore, we call it 'beyond Bengaluru',' he said. Panelists also highlighted the role of digital infrastructure and trust in shaping the next phase of GCC growth. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Vyom Upadhyay, Deputy Chief Technology Officer of ICICI Bank, said the data centre boom will be a catalyst. 'With strong data security and trust layers, India has a unique opportunity to evolve from a GCC powerhouse to an AI development hub. That's the trajectory we should be looking at,' he said. The panel concluded that state‑level policies, targeted incentives and digital trust will be critical as the GCC boom spreads beyond traditional hubs. Karnataka, long the state to beat, will have to contend with rising competition as other states finetune their policies and build sector‑specific ecosystems. The shift, panelists said, is both an economic and political test, one that will define India's role in global GCC and AI landscapes over the coming decade. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
