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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Incidents off Kerala coast a reminder of non-traditional challenges to maritime security: Vice Admiral Srinivas
Kochi: Delivering his Independence Day mesasage, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Southern Naval Command (SNC), said that the recent maritime accidents involving multiple container cargo ships off the coast of Kerala serve as a reminder of the emerging non-traditional challenges to maritime security and the safety of seafarers. The Vice Admiral was addressing the ceremonial parade held on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. He laid a wreath and paid homage at the SNC War Memorial. He said that the current geopolitical situation around the world is witnessing a great power rivalry with constantly changing strategic alliances. "The recent crisis in West Asia and Eastern Europe has severely affected the logistic supply chains and energy dependencies of nations across the world. Asymmetric threats, such as attacks on maritime trade and narcotics trafficking through the seas, continue to remain major challenges in the region. Closer to home, the recent maritime accidents involving multiple container cargo ships off the coast of Kerala serve as a reminder of the emerging non-traditional challenges to maritime security and the safety of seafarers," the Vice Admiral said. He added that Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of jointness and strategic foresight of Indian Armed Forces. Indian Navy played a critical role in asserting dominance and denied operational freedom to the adversary. Navy's ability to establish uncontested control over the seas also validated our multi-domain capabilities in a complex threat environment, he said. He added that SNC would be conducting the operational demonstration for Indian Navy involving ships, submarines, and aircraft on the occasion of Navy Day on Dec 4 at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram. The Vice Admiral also inspected the 50-man guard and reviewed the ceremonial parade, which comprised naval personnel, Defence Security Corps, NCC and Sea Cadet Corps. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Southern Naval Command celebrates 79th Independence Day
Kochi, Aug 15 (PTI) The Southern Naval Command (SNC) on Friday celebrated the 79th Independence Day with its commander-in-chief referring to the role of the armed forces, as seen during Operation Sindoor, in ensuring security and stability of India. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, during his speech on the occasion, recounted the 'long and arduous journey of freedom" which laid the foundation of modern India, a Defence release said. 'The rise of the country from the ashes of colonialism to the world's largest democracy redefines India's place in global order," he is quoted as having said. He further said that the country's armed forces play a significant role in ensuring the nation's security and termed Operation Sindoor as a defining moment in India's defence history. Vice Admiral Srinivas said that the operation demonstrated the armed forces 'strength of jointness and strategic foresight" with the Indian Navy playing a critical role in 'asserting complete maritime dominance". He also highlighted the SNC's contribution on various operational and training fronts, like the deployment of the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR (INS Sunayna), successful circumnavigation as part of Navaika Sagar Parikrama 2 and multiple medical evacuations. He also referred to the diving operations and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions carried out by the navy in connection with the foreign cargo vessels MV Wan Hai 503 and MSC Elsa 3 off the Kerala coast. The vice admiral emphasised upon the importance of training to achieve a 'combat ready, credible, cohesive and future ready force", the release said. He also urged the naval personnel to imbibe safety culture as a key enabler of operations and to rededicate themselves to the security, progress and prosperity of the nation while working towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, it said. Vice Admiral Srinivas reviewed the ceremonial parade held at the SNC after which he paid homage at the war memorial. The parade witnessed a scintillating fly past by naval Dorniers and helicopters proudly displaying the tri colour, all the naval ships were 'dressed overall' with signal flags and the various units and establishments proudly flew the national flag as as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the release said. PTI HMP HMP KH view comments First Published: August 15, 2025, 21:15 IST 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.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bogus political donations: Income tax raids in Telangana go-betweens
HYDERABAD: Income tax (I-T) officers on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Hyderabad, targeting three intermediaries allegedly involved in facilitating fraudulent claims of deductions in income tax returns (ITRs) through fake political donations and other fabricated expenses. The searches are part of a broader investigation into organised rackets across the country involving false filings under various I-T sections, including 80GGC. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad In three separate operations, searches were conducted in Tirupati (Chittoor district), Pamuru (Prakasam district), and Nizampet (Hyderabad). According to sources, the department identified the individuals as G Chaitanya in Tirupati, V Srinivas in Pamuru, and M Purushottam Reddy in Nizampet. They allegedly acted as intermediaries, collecting a 10% commission for filing ITRs on behalf of clients using false claims under Section 80GGC - a provision meant for genuine political donations and other sections. Investigators found that the intermediaries helped a wide section of salaried individuals, including IT professionals, LIC employees, and employees of RBI Mint in Hyderabad - claim inflated refunds based on either fictitious or manipulated donation entries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo In some instances, no donation took place, while in others, the amount was routed back to the employees in cash after a formal donation entry was shown. Most of the political parties involved were found to be based in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Section 80GGC abused The department's probe revealed systematic misuse of several sections of the I-T Act, including 10(13A), 80GGC, 80E, 80D, 80EE, 80EEB, 80G, 80GGA, and 80DDB. The fake claims were often filed using temporary email IDs and common IP addresses, a pattern that helped the tax authorities track down the intermediaries. These email accounts were later abandoned, which prevented taxpayers from receiving official notices or alerts. In the Chittoor case, six LIC employees were reportedly questioned and admitted to paying a commission to the intermediary in exchange for refunds generated through inflated political donation claims for the financial year 2022-23. The I-T department has also noted that growing awareness has led several employers, particularly in the IT sector, to reject dubious Section 80GGC claims during verification. This has pushed intermediaries to file returns directly on behalf of taxpayers, using falsified entries to secure higher refunds. The ongoing investigation also exposed attempts to submit fraudulent TDS returns to inflate refunds. Individuals from MNCs, PSUs, academic institutions, and the startup ecosystem were among those implicated.
NDTV
05-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
India Secures International Institute Of Administrative Sciences Presidency
New Delhi: In a marker of India's internal governance reforms and the country's rising stature in global governance, the country has been elected to lead the prestigious International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025-2028 term. This is the first time in the nearly 100-year history of the Belgium-based institute that India will hold the presidential post. This marks a significant recognition of India's administrative evolution and reform-oriented governance, sources said. A Resounding Mandate The election took place at the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting of the IIAS held on June 3, 2025, in Brussels. V Srinivas, Secretary of India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), contested the presidency and won decisively with 87 votes, defeating Austria's candidate who received 54 votes. Experts see Srinivas' election as an endorsement of India's governance model and its recent strides in administrative modernisation. He will preside over the global body that connects practitioners and scholars of public administration across continents. This will also help India understand and adopt best practices of governance reforms from across the world. India's Role in IIAS: A Longstanding Journey India has been an institutional member of IIAS since 1998, actively contributing to its mission of promoting good governance, innovation, and evidence-based policy reforms globally. Over the years, India has become increasingly active in the IIAS ecosystem, both as a participant and host of major conferences. In February 2025, India hosted the IIAS-DARPG India Conference in New Delhi under the theme "Next Generation Administrative Reforms - Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile." The event saw participation from over 750 delegates representing 58 countries, emphasising inclusive, transparent, and technology-driven governance. The win is also seen as a validation of the "Maximum Governance, Minimum Government" approach promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. India's pitch this year focused on the need to democratise global administrative practices, bridging the North-South divide in governance models, and ensuring last-mile delivery of public services through modern tools and localised solutions. What the Presidency Means With India assuming the IIAS presidency, it is poised to shape global discourse on public administration reforms, especially those aligned with sustainable development, digital governance, and equity in service delivery. V Srinivas has said that under India's leadership, the IIAS will work to promote inclusive governance frameworks, foster cooperation, and help build capacity in developing nations through knowledge sharing, training programs, and collaborative research. A Soft Power Milestone This victory is being hailed as an important soft power milestone for India. As geopolitical influence increasingly includes thought leadership in public policy and administration, India's leadership of IIAS is likely to provides a global platform to project its governance innovations and reinforce its image as a credible partner in institutional reforms, sources said.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
India Secures Historic Mandate To Lead International Institute Of Administrative Sciences
Last Updated: This is the first time in the 100-year history of IIAS that the election to the post of President was secured by India through a historic mandate. In a major accomplishment for the nation, India won the presidency of the Belgium-based International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the first time, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The IIAS is a global non-profit organisation comprising 31 member countries, 20 national sections, and 15 academic research centres jointly collaborating for scientific research on public administration. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has represented India as a Member State of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences since 1998, according to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. For the 2025-2028 presidency of IIAS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi nominated the Indian candidacy of Secretary DARPG V Srinivas in November 2024. The hearings for the IIAS presidency were held in February 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. DARPG thanks the membership of the IIAS for electing India for the presidency of the IIAS for the period 2025-2028. This is a historic occasion, a significant moment in DARPG's partnership with IIAS. The DARPG is grateful for the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra… — DARPG 🇮🇳 (@DARPG_GoI) June 4, 2025 Four nations — India, South Africa, Austria and Bahrain — submitted their nominations for the IIAS presidency for the period 2025-2028 and participated in the hearings before the Council of Administration of IIAS, which were held on the sidelines of the Annual IIAS Conference 2025. After the hearings, the candidacy of India, South Africa and Austria was forwarded to the General Body of IIAS for the next round by the Council of Administration. South Africa withdrew its candidacy in May 2025. The election was held between India and Austria on June 3, 2025 in which 141 votes were polled, of which India registered 87 votes (61.7 percent of the vote), and Austria registered 54 votes (38.3 percent of the vote). India's candidacy received widespread support from across the membership, according to the Ministry, adding that this achievement will take forward the Prime Minister's vision for 'Maximum Governance – Minimum Government". First Time In 100-Year History What makes this special is that this is the first time in the 100-year history of IIAS that the election to the post of President was held by a ballot process, and it is the first time that India has secured the historic mandate for the Presidency of the IIAS. In his acceptance speech on Tuesday, Srinivas said the country's presidency will be an inclusive one which will seek to bridge the north-south divide. 'India's administration works under the policy maxim 'maximum governance – minimum government' under which we pursue next-generation administrative reforms using technology to bring citizens and government closer. Contemporary administrative theory has documented this transformation with a focus on a digitally empowered citizen and a digitally transformed institution," he said. Srinivas said India had outlined its vision for 'Resource Rich, Publications Rich, Digitally Agile IIAS" which will seek to integrate the best practices of digital public infrastructure to transform governance models. 'The Indian presidency of the IIAS will strive for harmonious and futuristic governance models and improvements in the implementation of public policy. It will be an inclusive presidency with a focus on unity which emerges from our Gandhian values, which will seek to bridge the north-south divide," he added. Key member countries of the IIAS include – India, Japan, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Mexico, Spain, Qatar, Morocco, Indonesia etc. The IIAS maintains a close working relationship with the United Nations and participates in the UN's Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) and the UN Public Administration Network (UNPAN). While the IIAS is not a formally affiliated body of the UN, it actively engages with the UN's work in public administration. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 04, 2025, 17:31 IST News india India Secures Historic Mandate To Lead International Institute Of Administrative Sciences
