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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
5 UG programs at SGSITS Indore receive NBA re-accreditation till 2028
By: INDORE: Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore, on Tuesday received re-accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for five undergraduate engineering programs. The institute received the confirmation on Tuesday night. The renewed accreditation is valid up to June 30, 2028, covering academic years from 2022–23 to 2027–28. Minister of Higher Education, Technical education, MP, Inder Singh Parmar also shared a post on X congratulating the institute. NBA accreditation is granted based on outcome-based education and academic quality standards. It is also recognized under the Washington Accord, allowing global equivalence of engineering degrees. The programs which received accreditation include Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering. These are among the institute's core branches with high student enrollment and strong placement records at the most sought after govt. Engineering college in MP. The accreditation process involved documentation, internal assessments, and peer team visits, coordinated by Dr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hi Tabbola Undo Anjana Jain and Prof. Parakh. Each department submitted Self-Assessment Reports and presented outcomes based on NBA's quality parameters. Director Prof. Neetesh Purohit said, 'This accreditation is not just a milestone but a testament to the academic and administrative integrity of SGSITS. The collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students have made this achievement possible. We remain committed to sustaining this momentum of excellence in the years to come.' The re-accreditation is expected to benefit students in terms of placements, higher education, and international opportunities.
MTV Lebanon
19-07-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Sign Deal in Qatar to End Fighting in Eastern Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo. The declaration was signed on Saturday between representatives from both sides in Doha. The DRC and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have been engaged in heavy fighting, spurred by M23's bloody January assault and capture of the DRC's two largest cities. The decades-long conflict has roots in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, with M23 made up primarily of ethnic Tutsi fighters. The fighting has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands more this year while escalating the risk of a full-blown regional war. Several of Congo's neighbours already have troops deployed in the volatile region. In March Qatar brokered a surprise meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame during which they called for an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire. That led to direct talks, also in Doha, between Congo and M23. DR Congo had previously rejected the idea of holding talks with M23, branding it a 'terrorist group', but in April, both sides pledged to work towards a ceasefire. Talks in the US Washington has also hosted talks between Congo and Rwanda in June. On June 27 the two countries' foreign ministers signed a peace deal and met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump warned of 'very severe penalties, financial and otherwise' if the deal is violated. Trump also invited Tshisekedi and Kagame to Washington to sign a package of deals that Boulos dubbed the 'Washington Accord'. Speaking to reporters on July 2, Boulos said the Trump administration would 'love' to hold that meeting at the end of July. But he also said US officials hope to have a deal in Doha finalised by then. DR Congo, the United Nations and Western powers say Rwanda is supporting M23 by sending troops and arms. Rwanda has long denied helping M23 and says its forces are acting in self-defence against DR Congo's army and ethnic Hutu fighters linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).
TimesLIVE
04-07-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
DRC, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar or peace talks as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining investments. M23 holds more territory than before in eastern DRC after staging a lightning advance earlier this year. The fighting, the latest flare-up in a conflict with roots in the Rwandan genocide three decades ago, has killed thousands of people and displaced hundreds of thousands. US President Donald Trump's administration is trying to broker a peace deal between Rwanda and the DRC that would bring billions of Western investment to a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals. Qatar is hosting a separate but parallel mediation effort with delegations from the DRC government and M23. Last week the Rwandan and DRC foreign ministers signed a peace accord in Washington, pledging to implement a 2024 deal that would see Rwandan troops withdraw from eastern DRC within 90 days. The top diplomats also met with Trump, who invited DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to Washington to sign a package of deals that Massad Boulos, Trump's senior adviser for Africa, dubbed the 'Washington Accord'. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Boulos said the Trump administration would 'love' to hold the meeting at the end of July. He said US officials hope to have a deal in Doha finalised by then.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Congo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure
FILE PHOTO: Members of the M23 rebel group ride on their vehicles after the opening ceremony of Caisse Generale d'epargne du Congo in Goma, North Kivu province in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo (Reuters) -Congo's government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining investments. M23 holds more territory than ever before in eastern Congo after staging a lightning advance earlier this year. The fighting, the latest flare-up in a conflict with roots in the Rwandan genocide three decades ago, has killed thousands of people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is trying to broker a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo that would bring billions of dollars of Western investment to a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals. Qatar is hosting a separate but parallel mediation effort with delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23. Last week the Rwandan and Congolese foreign ministers signed a peace accord in Washington, pledging to implement a 2024 deal that would see Rwandan troops withdraw from eastern Congo within 90 days. The top diplomats also met with Trump, who invited Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to Washington to sign a package of deals that Massad Boulos, Trump's senior adviser for Africa, dubbed the "Washington Accord". Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Boulos said the Trump administration would "love" to hold that meeting at the end of July. But he also said U.S. officials hope to have a deal in Doha finalised by then. SLOW PROGRESS At a press conference on Thursday, their first since last week's signing ceremony in Washington, an M23 official said rebel delegates would return to Doha but accused Kinshasa of not taking the process seriously. "Since the signing of the Washington agreement, we have been contacted three times by the Qatari mediator to resume dialogue," said Benjamin Mbonimpa, one of the M23 delegates who has taken part in the Doha dialogue. The rebels are still insisting on progress on preconditions such as the release of imprisoned M23 fighters and the reopening of banks in rebel-held territory, he said. Congo's presidency said in a statement to Reuters that government delegates were also returning to Doha. The latest report by a panel of United Nations experts, obtained this week by Reuters, said Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 during their advance. Rwanda has denied backing M23 militarily and a government spokesperson said this week the report "misrepresents Rwanda's longstanding security concerns" in eastern Congo, notably the presence of ethnic Hutu militiamen linked to the 1994 genocide. Despite remaining hurdles to ending the long-running conflict, Boulos said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" because Tshisekedi and Kagame were serious about reaching a deal. (Reporting by Congo newsroom, Ange Adihe Kasongo in Kinshasa, Stanis Bujakera in Washington; writing by Robbie Corey-Boulet; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Congo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Members of the M23 rebel group ride on their vehicles after the opening ceremony of Caisse Generale d'epargne du Congo in Goma, North Kivu province in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File Photo Congo's government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in mining investments. M23 holds more territory than ever before in eastern Congo after staging a lightning advance earlier this year. The fighting, the latest flare-up in a conflict with roots in the Rwandan genocide three decades ago, has killed thousands of people and displaced hundreds of thousands more. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is trying to broker a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo that would bring billions of dollars of Western investment to a region rich in tantalum, gold, cobalt, copper, lithium and other minerals. Qatar is hosting a separate but parallel mediation effort with delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23. Last week the Rwandan and Congolese foreign ministers signed a peace accord in Washington, pledging to implement a 2024 deal that would see Rwandan troops withdraw from eastern Congo within 90 days. The top diplomats also met with Trump, who invited Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to Washington to sign a package of deals that Massad Boulos, Trump's senior adviser for Africa, dubbed the "Washington Accord". Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Boulos said the Trump administration would "love" to hold that meeting at the end of July. But he also said U.S. officials hope to have a deal in Doha finalised by then. SLOW PROGRESS At a press conference on Thursday, their first since last week's signing ceremony in Washington, an M23 official said rebel delegates would return to Doha but accused Kinshasa of not taking the process seriously. "Since the signing of the Washington agreement, we have been contacted three times by the Qatari mediator to resume dialogue," said Benjamin Mbonimpa, one of the M23 delegates who has taken part in the Doha dialogue. The rebels are still insisting on progress on preconditions such as the release of imprisoned M23 fighters and the reopening of banks in rebel-held territory, he said. Congo's presidency said in a statement to Reuters that government delegates were also returning to Doha. The latest report by a panel of United Nations experts, obtained this week by Reuters, said Rwanda has exercised command and control over M23 during their advance. Rwanda has denied backing M23 militarily and a government spokesperson said this week the report "misrepresents Rwanda's longstanding security concerns" in eastern Congo, notably the presence of ethnic Hutu militiamen linked to the 1994 genocide. Despite remaining hurdles to ending the long-running conflict, Boulos said on Wednesday he was "optimistic" because Tshisekedi and Kagame were serious about reaching a deal. REUTERS
