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CSR initiative to Skill-up Andhra Pradesh Students for Careers in Aerospace Manufacturing

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The CSR Journal
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Visakhapatnam, India: Boeing India and the Learning Links Foundation (LLF) today announced the completion of the third batch of graduates from their industrial training program in aerospace manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh. With a fourth batch underway, this youth skilling program will train a total of 127 students by April 2025.
Shri Mathukumilli Sribharat, Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, felicitated the graduates of the third batch at the Government Polytechnic College in Visakhapatnam. He was joined by Dr. Ramakrishna Rao, Deputy Director, Training and Placement, Department of Education, Shri Murali Krishna Gannamani, Managing Director, Fluentgrid, Praveena Yagnambhat, Chief of Staff & CSR Leader, Boeing India and South Asia; Sudha Priyadarshan, Senior Vice President, Learning Links Foundation, and Boeing India and LLF representatives.
At the felicitation ceremony, Shri M. Sribharat said, “The Government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to fostering progressive policies and strategic collaborations to provide access to world-class education and training to the students of our state. This program not only enhances employment opportunities for our young skilled population but also reinforces the state’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation.”
The program offers structured, industry-aligned training, hands-on experience and career counselling to students from government polytechnics in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram districts, with intensive training undertaken at the MSME Technology Centre. The program has achieved a 94% placement rate for students from its first two batches and continues to facilitate campus placements for incumbents across diverse industries.
Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India and South Asia, said that “Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook forecasts the need for 37,000 pilots and a similar number of technicians in South Asia over the next 20 years, with 90% of the demand for airplanes driven from India. This underscores the necessity of youth skilling including in emerging technology and aviation hubs like Andhra Pradesh, to be able to participate in and support the growth of Indian aviation and key industries.”
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) in Andhra Pradesh has acknowledged the program’s curriculum as an exemplary training practice for vocational colleges. This recognition is due to the program’s effective integration of soft skills training, technical training, and on-the-job experience, all of which enhance the employability of its participants.
Nuriya Ansari, president, Learning Links Foundation said, “Launched in 2023 with Boeing’s support, this youth skilling program is helping cultivate talent for aerospace manufacturing. It is an honor and an opportunity to transform potential into performance, building a future-ready workforce for India in Andhra Pradesh.”

 

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Circadian AI App: 14 साल के लड़के ने बनाया दिल में झांकने वाला App

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Anju
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Siddharth Nandyala
Siddharth Nandyala
Circadian AI App: 14 साल के Siddharth Nandyala ने एक अनोखा Mobile Application बनाया है जिसकी मदद से चंद सेकेंड्स में दिल की सेहत का पता लगाया जा सकता है। कहते हैं कि काबिलियत का उम्र से कोई ताल्लुक नहीं होता! आज हमारे सामने ऐसे बहुत से उदाहरण हैं जहां बच्चों से लेकर बुजुर्ग तक नई-नई मिसालें पेश कर रहे हैं। 14 साल के युवा उद्यमी Siddharth Nandyala भी इनमें से एक हैं। सिद्धार्थ ने एक अनोखा Mobile App बनाया है, जिसकी मदद से चंद सेकंडों में दिल की बीमारियों का पता लगाया जा सकता है। आपको बता दें कि Siddharth दुनिया के सबसे कम उम्र के सर्टिफाइड एआई प्रोफेशनल (Certified AI Professional) हैं।
सिद्धार्थ ने Circadian AI नामक App विकसित किया है, जिसे मेडिकल की दुनिया में मील का पत्थर माना जा रहा है। इस Mobile App का दावा है कि यह कुछ ही सेकंड में दिल से जुड़ी हर बीमारी का पता लगा सकता है, और अगर आपको समय से पता चल जाए कि आपके दिल का मिजाज़ ठीक नहीं है, तो इससे शुरुआती Diagnosis जल्दी होगी और आपको समय से ज़रूरी Medical Help मिल पाएगी।

गुंटूर सरकारी अस्पताल में हुआ ट्रायल

Circadian AI App का ट्रायल भारत के आंध्र प्रदेश के Guntur Government Hospital (GGH) में किया गया, ये देखने के लिए कि यह ऐप मेडिकल सेक्टर में कितना मददगार हो सकता है। Siddharth Nandyala ने आंध्र प्रदेश के CM N Chandrababu Naidu और उपमुख्यमंत्री पवन कल्याण से अपने App को लेकर मुलाकात की, और महज़ 14 वर्ष के इस Young Achiever Siddharth Nandyala से मिलकर दोनों नेता बहुत प्रभावित हुए। यह ऐप Smart Phone के जरिए Heart Beats की रिकॉर्डिंग का उपयोग करके दिल से संबंधित समस्याओं का पता लगाता है। इसका परीक्षण अमेरिका में 15,000 से ज्यादा और भारत में लगभग 700 रोगियों पर किया गया है, और इसकी सटीकता दर 96 प्रतिशत रही है।
CM Chandrababu Naidu ने X पर एक पोस्ट में Siddharth की सराहना की और उन्हें प्रेरणा स्रोत बताया। साथ ही यह भी कहा, “मैं उन्हें स्वास्थ्य तकनीकी के क्षेत्र में अपने जुनून को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए पूरी तरह से प्रोत्साहित करता हूं और उनके सभी प्रयासों में हमारे समर्थन का आश्वासन देता हूं।” सिद्धार्थ ने सितंबर 2023 में Hyderabad में आयोजित Global AI Summit में भी हिस्सा लिया था, जहां उन्होंने AI के भविष्य पर अपने विचार शेयर किए।

कौन हैं Siddharth Nandyala

सिद्धार्थ की LinkedIn प्रोफाइल के मुताबिक, उनका लक्ष्य STEM (विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी, इंजीनियरिंग, गणित) शिक्षा में बदलाव लाना और इसे छात्रों के लिए और अधिक सुलभ बनाना है। Siddharth इस समय Texus University में कंप्यूटर साइंस में BS की पढ़ाई कर रहे हैं। इससे पहले, उन्होंने टेक्सास के लॉलर मिडिल स्कूल से अपनी स्कूली शिक्षा पूरी की।
2023 में, उन्होंने STEM IT नामक एक पहल शुरू की, जो छात्रों को लेटेस्ट तकनीकों को सीखने के लिए स्किल ट्रेनिंग देती है। Siddharth Nandyala एक प्रोजेक्ट पर भी काम कर रहे हैं। जिसका उद्देश्य सस्ते कृत्रिम हाथ की तकनीक विकसित करना है। सिद्धार्थ को कई पुरस्कार मिल चुके हैं, जिनमें फ्रिस्को चैंबर ऑफ कॉमर्स द्वारा 2023 में ‘Innovator Of The Year’ और ‘National STEM Champion’ का खिताब भी शामिल है। उनके पिता महेश नंदयाला भी एक उद्यमी हैं। मात्र 14 साल की उम्र में इस उपलब्धि ने Siddharth Nandyala के हौसले बुलंद कर दिए हैं और वे अपनी मेहनत के Positive Results से दिल की दुनिया बदलने का रास्ता देख रहे हैं।

Lebanon on Brink of New Conflict as Israel Retaliates to Rocket Fire from Border

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Saniya Patel
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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has issued a grave warning about the possibility of his country being dragged into another conflict following Israel’s promise to retaliate for rockets fired from Lebanese territory. This escalation comes after nearly three months of relative calm, threatening to unravel the fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah. The prime minister voiced concerns that the violence along the southern border could lead Lebanon into a devastating war. He stressed that Lebanon must assert its control over matters of war and peace, urging that all necessary security measures be taken.

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Response to Rocket Fire from Lebanon

Meanwhile, Israel has responded to the rocket fire with a series of airstrikes and artillery barrages, further intensifying tensions in the region. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has placed responsibility on the Lebanese government for any rocket attacks originating from its territory. Although no group has claimed responsibility for the rockets, the Israeli government holds Lebanon accountable, which has heightened fears of a broader military confrontation.
This surge in violence comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, as well as threats from Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Israeli forces have resumed airstrikes in Gaza after a ceasefire collapsed earlier this week. More than 500 Palestinians have been killed in the latest round of Israeli airstrikes, and the ongoing military operations in Gaza have exacerbated the already volatile situation in the region.

Regional Instability Grows with Rocket Attacks from Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen

The current crisis has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders in Israel. Former Defence Minister Avigdor Liberman condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu’s handling of the situation, labelling him a threat to Israel’s security due to the multiple fronts of conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen. Liberman warned that the situation could spiral further out of control unless Israel takes decisive steps to secure its borders and resolve the mounting tensions.
The situation remains highly precarious, with the Middle East once again on the brink of broader instability, and Lebanon’s Prime Minister’s concerns reflect the serious risks of a new war engulfing the region.

जहवां के लड़कन न माने हार, उहै त है आपन बिहार- Bihar Diwas 2025

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Anju
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Bihar Diwas 2025
Bihar Diwas 2025
कभी Bihar अपनी पुरानी पहचान के साथ एक दबा और पिछड़ा हुआ राज्य माना जाता था। लेकिन अब Bihar का तेज़ी से विकास हो रहा है। आज बिहार अपना 113वां स्थापना दिवस मना रहा है। अब इसे चुनावी, राजनीतिक हथकंडा समझें, या बिहारियत के गौरव को Celebrate करने का तरीका, कि Bihar Diwas पर दिवाली, होली और दुर्गा पूजा की तरह देश भर से शुभकामनाओं की बाढ़ आ रही है। Bihar Diwas, जिसे बिहार स्थापना दिवस भी कहा जाता है, हर वर्ष 22 मार्च को मनाया जाता है। यह दिन 1912 में बिहार को बंगाल प्रेसीडेंसी से अलग कर एक स्वतंत्र प्रांत के रूप में स्थापित किए जाने की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है। बिहार का इतिहास, संस्कृति और परंपराएं अत्यंत समृद्ध और विविधतापूर्ण हैं, जो इसे भारत के प्रमुख राज्यों में से एक बनाती हैं।

Bihar का समृद्ध इतिहास

बिहार का इतिहास प्राचीन काल से ही गौरवशाली रहा है। यह क्षेत्र वैदिक काल में ‘विहार’ (Vihar) या ‘विहारक’(viharak) के नाम से जाना जाता था, जिसका अर्थ है ‘मठों की भूमि’। इस भूमि ने अनेक महान साम्राज्यों को जन्म दिया, जिनमें Maurya, Gupta और Pal वंश प्रमुख हैं। Maurya साम्राज्य के संस्थापक चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य और उनके प्रमुख मंत्री आचार्य Chanakya ने ‘Bihar’ या ‘Viharak’ के मगध क्षेत्र से ही अपने साम्राज्य का विस्तार किया। सम्राट अशोक, जिन्हें विश्व में शांति और अहिंसा के प्रतीक के रूप में जाना जाता है, ने भी यहीं से शासन किया। उनके शासनकाल में बौद्ध धर्म का व्यापक प्रसार हुआ और बिहार बौद्ध शिक्षा का केंद्र बना। बोधगया में महात्मा बुद्ध को ज्ञान की प्राप्ति हुई, जिससे यह स्थान बौद्ध धर्म के अनुयायियों के लिए तीर्थस्थल बन गया। हिन्दू मान्यताओं के अनुसार स्वर्गलोक की ओर प्रस्थान कर चुके पितरों का श्राद्ध-तर्पण गया में करने से उन्हे जीवन-मरण के चक्र से मुक्ति मिल जाती है और उनकी आने वाली पीढ़ियां उनके हर ऋण से मुक्त हो जाती हैं।

Bihar की शैक्षणिक और सांस्कृतिक धरोहर

Bihar ने शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में भी महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है। बिहार ज्ञान का केंद्र है। प्राचीन काल में बिहार शिक्षा, संस्कृति और शक्ति का केंद्र था। कभी दुनिया भर के छात्रों को आकर्षित करने वाला नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय (Nalanda University) Bihar की राजधानी Patna में स्थित है। नालंदा और विक्रमशिला विश्वविद्यालय प्राचीन काल में उच्च शिक्षा के प्रमुख केंद्र थे, जहां विश्वभर से विद्यार्थी अध्ययन के लिए आते थे। नालंदा विश्वविद्यालय विशेष रूप से बौद्ध अध्ययन के लिए प्रसिद्ध है और इसे यूनेस्को द्वारा ‘Unesco World Heritage Site‘ के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त है। माना जाता है कि Bihari गणित (Mathematics) में बहुत माहिर होते हैं। बिहार को IAS बनाने की फैक्ट्री माना जाता है। बिहार भारत का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा IAS देने वाला राज्य माना जाता है। हर साल दर्जनों बिहारी IAS की प्रतिष्ठित परीक्षा पास करते हैं। Bihar के सहरसा जिले के बनगांव को IAS-IPS की खेती वाला गांव भी कहा जाता है। इस गांव के हर घर में एक न एक IAS, IPS अधिकारी मिल जाएंगे। Doctor, Engineer, BDO, CO की तो यहां भरमार है। कहावत है कि देश के किसी भी राज्य में चले जाइए, रिक्शा चालक से लेकर प्रशासनिक अधिकारी तक, हर जगह आपको बिहारी मिल जाएंगे।
सांस्कृतिक दृष्टि से, बिहार की भूमि ने मैथिली, भोजपुरी, मगही जैसी समृद्ध भाषाओं और साहित्य को जन्म दिया है। मधुबनी पेंटिंग, जो मिथिला क्षेत्र की विशेषता है, अपनी जटिल डिजाइन और जीवंत रंगों के लिए विश्व प्रसिद्ध है।

बिहार है मानसिक तप की भूमि

मानव जाति की भलाई के लिए इतिहास का सबसे आकर्षक विचार यहीं की देन है। गौतम बुद्ध और भगवान महावीर ने 2600 साल पहले अहिंसा की अवधारणा विकसित की। वैशाली, यह स्थान जैन धर्म के 24वें तीर्थंकर भगवान महावीर की जन्मभूमि है। Bihar, जैन और बौद्ध धर्म की जन्मस्थली होने के साथ गुरु गोबिंद सिंह की जन्मस्थली भी है। सिखों के दसवें गुरु, गुरु गोबिंद सिंह का जन्म Bihar के Patna में सिखों के 9वें गुरु, Shri Guru Tegbahadur जी और माता Gujari के घर हुआ था। पटना में जिस घर में Guru Gobind Singhji का जन्म हुआ था, वहीं अब सिखों का पवित्र स्थान (Harimandar Takhat ) तखट श्री हरिमंदर साहिब है। बिहार में देश का सबसे पुराना हिंदू मंदिर ‘माता मुंडेश्वरी देवी’ सासाराम से 200 किलोमीटर पर स्थित है। Structure के हिसाब से ये भारत का सबसे पुराना मंदिर है। इसे 5वीं शताब्दी के आसपास का बताया जाता है। ये मंदिर अपने इतिहास के साथ-साथ यहां होने वाली रक्तहीन बलि के लिए भी जाना जाता है। यहां माता को अर्पित करने के बाद बकरे की जान नहीं ली जाती, बल्कि मंत्रों से कुछ देर के लिए बेहोश कर दिया जाता है और यही मां मुंडेश्वरी के लिए बलि मानी जाती है।

Bihar है ठंडी हवा की बयार

बिहार ग्रीष्म ऋतु की वो सांझ है, जो एक भीषण तपन मे जली हुई किसान की देह को ठंडक पहुचाती है। बिहार मे आज भी अनुभवी लोग सायंकाल घरों के बाहर बैठकर भावी पिढियों को जीवन का सार बताते हैं। यहां के किसान खुद तमाम कष्ट सहकर बच्चो के उज्जवल भविष्य हेतु उन्हे बड़े शहरों को भेजते हैं। Bihar मे अब भी लोग बनावट की चीजों के बजाय खुद को जी रहे है। आधुनिकता के इस दौर में सत्तु ने खुद को पीढियों में बचाए रखा है और ‘सतुआ’ के ‘लिट्टी’ और चोखा के स्वाद से देशभर को ललचाए रखा है। महात्मा गांधी गांव को असली भारत मानते थे और बिहार के गाओं ने अब भी गांधीजी के उस कथन का मान बनाए रखा है।

का बताएं का का है बिहार मां

भारत की मशूहर नालंदा लाइब्रेरी बिहार में है। कभी ये लाइब्रेरी दुनिया भर के लोगों के आकर्षण का केंद्र हुआ करती थी। हालांकि, बख्तियार खिलजी की फौज ने ये लाइब्रेरी जला दी थी। बख्तियार, कुतुब-अल-दिन ऐबक का तुर्क अफगानी मिलट्री जनरल था। ये लाइब्रेरी इतनी बड़ी थी कि इसे पूरी तरह जलने में 3 महीने लगे और इसमें रखी नौ लाख पांडुलिपियां (Manuscripts) नष्ट हो गई। बिहार दुनिया की सबसे उपजाऊ भूमि में से एक है। गंगा, कोशी और गंडक जैसी नदियों से घिरे बिहार की धरती दुनिया की सबसे उपजाऊ भूमि में गिनी जाती है। दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा Wi-Fi Range बिहार में है। दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा Wi-Fi Range, 20 किलोमीटर के kshetra में स्थापित किया गया है जो  राजधानी पटना में है। पर्यटकों के लिए बिहार में बहुत कुछ है। शेर शाह सूरी और मानेर शरीफ का मकबरा बिहार में ही है। यहां आपको मुगल वास्तुकला का बेहतरीन नमूना दिखेगा, साथ ही ‘बोधी वृक्ष’ भी दिखेगा, जिसके नीचे बैठकर युवराज Siddharth ने तपस्या की और Gautam Buddha कहलाए।
 Bihar के सोनपुर में नवंबर माह की कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के दिन लगने वाला ‘पशु मेला’ प्राचीन समय से ही अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर प्रसिद्ध है। Asia का सबसे बड़ा ‘पशु मेला’ गंगा और गंडक नदी के संगम पर आयोजित होता है। कहा जाता है Samrat Chandragupt Maurya इसी मेले से अपने युद्ध के हाथी और घोड़े खरीदा करते थे।
बिहार का स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में भी महत्वपूर्ण योगदान रहा है। 1857 के सिपाही विद्रोह में बाबू वीर कुंवर सिंह ने अंग्रेजों के खिलाफ संघर्ष किया और उन्हें पराजित किया। इसके अलावा Champaran Satyagrah, जो महात्मा गांधी के नेतृत्व में 1917 में हुआ, ने भारतीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन को एक नई दिशा दी।

Bihar Diwas का आयोजन

इस अवसर पर राज्य भर में विभिन्न सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम, प्रदर्शनी, सेमिनार, और प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया जाता है। इन कार्यक्रमों का उद्देश्य राज्य की समृद्ध सांस्कृतिक विरासत, इतिहास, और उपलब्धियों को प्रदर्शित करना होता है। इस दिन सरकारी कार्यालयों, शैक्षणिक संस्थानों, और अन्य सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर विशेष आयोजन होते हैं, जिनमें लोग बढ़-चढ़कर हिस्सा लेते हैं। Bihar Diwas न केवल राज्य के गठन का उत्सव है, बल्कि यह बिहार की सांस्कृतिक पहचान, इतिहास, और विकास की यात्रा का भी प्रतीक है। यह दिन बिहारवासियों के लिए गर्व का अवसर होता है, जब वे अपने राज्य की उपलब्धियों को याद करते हैं और भविष्य के लिए नए संकल्प लेते हैं।

सांस्कृतिक विविधता

बिहार की सांस्कृतिक विविधता उसके त्योहारों, नृत्य, संगीत, और कला में स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाई देती है। यहां के प्रमुख त्योहारों में छठ पूजा, मकर संक्रांति, होली, और दशहरा शामिल हैं। छठ पूजा विशेष रूप से सूर्य देव की उपासना के लिए प्रसिद्ध है और इसे बड़े उत्साह के साथ मनाया जाता है। अब तो देश के हर राज्य में Chath Pooja का यट्सव बड़े राजनीतिक स्तर पर मनाया जाने लगा है। नृत्य और संगीत में, बिहार की समृद्ध परंपरा है। यहां का ‘Jhijhiya’ नृत्य और Mithilanchal का ‘Sama-Chakewa’ Folkdance बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है, जो महिलाएं अपने भाई की रक्षा के लिए प्रार्थना के रूप में करती हैं। इसके अलावा, भोजपुरी और मैथिली संगीत भारत के विभिन्न हिस्सों में लोकप्रिय हैं।

बिहार की आर्थिक और औद्योगिक प्रगति

हाल के वर्षों में Bihar ने आर्थिक और औद्योगिक क्षेत्र में भी प्रगति की है। कृषि इस राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था का प्रमुख आधार है, जिसमें धान, गेहूं, गन्ना, और मक्का की खेती प्रमुख है। राज्य सरकार ने औद्योगिक विकास को बढ़ावा देने के लिए कई योजनाएं शुरू की हैं। बिहार में अब विभिन्न खाद्य प्रसंस्करण इकाइयां, कपड़ा उद्योग, और अन्य छोटे एवं मध्यम उद्योग स्थापित हो रहे हैं, जिससे रोजगार के नए अवसर सृजित हो रहे हैं। Bihar Diwas केवल एक तिथि नहीं, बल्कि बिहार की ऐतिहासिक, सांस्कृतिक, शैक्षणिक और आर्थिक उपलब्धियों का उत्सव है। यह दिन हमें बिहार की गौरवशाली परंपरा और संघर्षों की याद दिलाता है और हमें एक उज्ज्वल भविष्य की दिशा में प्रेरित करता है। बिहारवासियों के लिए यह एक ऐसा अवसर है, जब वे अपने राज्य की समृद्धि और विकास में योगदान देने के लिए संकल्पबद्ध होते हैं।
बिहार दिवस का उत्सव हमें एकता, सहयोग और राज्य के विकास में योगदान देने की प्रेरणा देता है। यह दिन बिहार की पहचान को और मजबूत करता है और समस्त बिहारवासियों को अपनी जड़ों से जोड़ता है

CM Naidu Says Only Hindus Should Work Inside Tirumala Temple

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Nitya Choubey
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Tirupati
Only Hindus should be employed in Lord Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday. His remarks came during the chief minister’s visit to the temple to mark the birthday of his grandson N Devansh Naidu. The chief minister also said that employees of other faiths would be transferred out of the temple.
“People belonging to other faiths, if they are still working in the temple, they will be respectfully relocated to other places. If Christians or Muslims do not wish to continue working in Hindu places, their sentiments would be respected and transferred,” said CM Naidu.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board

The statement has come two months after the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, which manages the temple, transferred 18 of its employees who reportedly practised and participated in non-Hindu religious activities.
Alongside Naidu also announced the cancelling of the allotment of the 35 acres of land in Tirupati to Hotel developers of Devlok, MRKR and Mumtaz builders. This decision flips the earlier decision of allotment made by the previous Andhra Pradesh government of the YSR Congress party.

Adani Energy bags Rs 2,800 Cr transmission project in Gujarat for manufacturing Green Hydrogen

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The CSR Journal
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Government of India invites Proposals for setting up Centres of Excellence for Research and Development on Green Hydrogen
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) has announced that it has won a power transmission project which will supply green electrons for manufacturing Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia in Mundra, Gujarat. The project costs around Rs 2,800 crore and is expected to be completed within the next 3 years.
This project named “Transmission System for Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Manufacturing Potential in Mundra, Gujarat” involves upgrading the Navinal (Mundra) electrical substation by adding two large 765/400kV transformers. Additionally, a 75 km long 765kV double-circuit line will be constructed to connect this substation to the Bhuj substation.

Project details

The project will see the addition of 150cKM of transmission lines and 3,000 MVA of transformation capacity to AESL’s overall transmission infrastructure, taking them to 25,928c KM and 87,186 MVA, respectively.
AESL won the project under the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) mechanism and PFC Consulting Limited was the bid process coordinator. The project SPV was formally transferred to AESLon March 20, 2025.
India is aiming to produce 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen by 2030 and will need 125 gigawatts of renewable energy for that. The government is targeting at least 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030, up from 165 GW currently. However, a lack of power transmission infrastructure is leading to delays in setting up renewable energy projects and cancellation of projects.

Skill Development Programme – CSR of Adani Group

Meanwhile, talking about the group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Adani Group has launched a nationwide ‘Skill and Employ’ programme aimed at strengthening India’s workforce and supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The programme, which is the largest of its kind in the country, will focus on developing a skilled talent pool for industries such as green energy, manufacturing, high-tech sectors, and industrial design, among others.
In partnership with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC), the program aims to align vocational and technical education with industry requirements. The IGCC, which has been active since 1956 and is the largest German bi-national chamber of commerce abroad, will help shape the initiative by leveraging its expertise in vocational education and training. With over 4,000 member companies, IGCC is well-positioned to assist in shaping the program’s curriculum to meet international standards.

SC Collegium likely to Transfer Justice Verma of Delhi HC to Allahabad HC

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Nitya Choubey
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Judiciary
After reports came out about cash being found at the residence of a Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court collegium has proposed the transfer of the judge to Allahabad High Court. Justice Verma has become subject to an in-house enquiry by the High Court after cash was reportedly found at his New Delhi residence, where a fire broke out on March 14. Now the Delhi High Court judge is staying away from both, the court and the police.
In a statement released on Friday, the Supreme Court registry said that ”the collegium’s proposal for the transfer of Mr Justice Yashwant Verma, who is the second senior most judge in the Delhi High Court and a member of the collegium, to his parent high court, i.e. the High Court of judicature of Allahabad, where he will be ninth in seniority. This decision is independent and separate from the in-house enquiry procedure.”
The officers of the Delhi Fire Service and Delhi police remain silent about the March 14 incident at the official residence of Justice Verma.

Judicial History

Justice Verma was appointed as a judge of the Delhi High Court in 2021, seven years after he was elevated as the judge at his parent Allahabad High Court. On the administrative level, Justice Verma is part of at least 11 committees and is also the chairman of the Arbitration Committee of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre.

Cricket Fever Grips Kolkata as IPL 2025 Kicks Off Amid Ticket Scam Crackdown

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Ujjal Roy
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Kolkata, India: The city of joy is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated IPL 2025 season kicks off today with a grand opening ceremony. Adding to the fervor, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner, Shahrukh Khan, has arrived in the city to cheer for his team. With KKR set to face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, cricket enthusiasts are scrambling for tickets, leading to a surge in demand—and an unfortunate rise in black marketing.

Police Crack Down on Ticket Black Market

Amid the cricket frenzy, the Kolkata Police have intensified their efforts to tackle illegal ticket sales. On the eve of the opening match, two individuals were apprehended for selling IPL tickets at inflated prices.
According to the police, a complaint was lodged by Dhiraj Mali (33), a resident of Seth Bagan Lane, Kolkata, who alleged that he was duped after responding to a social media post by one Ashish Sharma, claiming to have match tickets. Mali contacted Sharma and was directed to meet an associate, Piyush Mahendra, at Girish Park. Upon handing over Rs 20,000 in cash, Mali received an envelope containing two Rs 2,000 tickets and two complimentary ones. Realizing he had been deceived, he attempted to reach Sharma, who stopped answering calls.
Based on Mali’s complaint, a case was registered at Girish Park Police Station (Case No-37, Dated: 21.03.25) under the West Bengal Black Marketing Act, 1948. The Anti-Rowdy Section of the Detective Department swiftly acted, leading to the arrest of Piyush Mahendra and his associate Kamal Hussain from Mitra Lane, Kolkata. Authorities recovered 17 tickets, four complimentary passes, two mobile phones, and Rs 20,600 in cash. The investigation is ongoing to track down other members of the racket.
Accused Piyush Mahendra (Left) and Kamal Hussain

Unmatched Excitement Despite Challenges

Despite the ticket scam, the cricket craze in Kolkata remains unshaken. Fans have been lining up outside Eden Gardens, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite players. Hotels and restaurants near the stadium are witnessing a surge in bookings, while merchandise stores are flooded with KKR jerseys, flags, and memorabilia.
With Shahrukh Khan’s presence adding to the excitement and KKR gearing up for a thrilling season opener, Kolkata is set for a cricketing spectacle like no other. The authorities continue to urge fans to purchase tickets only from official sources to avoid falling victim to fraud.
As the sun sets over the iconic Eden Gardens, the stage is set for an electrifying match that promises to keep the city on its toes—both on and off the field.

Bihar Diwas 2025: Top CSR interventions in Bihar

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The CSR Journal
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HRDP by HDFC Bank is among the more successful CSR projects in Bihar
CSR in Bihar needs a lift from India Inc. The second most populated state in India (As of 2023, Bihar had an estimated population of 126,756,000), Bihar boasts rich cultural ties and houses ancient places of worship for Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. However, unemployment is rampant in Bihar. Its fertile plains stand on the lower rungs of corporate social responsibility.
In FY2022-23, the state received CSR support from over 286 companies, amount to Rs. 235.37 Cr. The top three areas of focus for CSR initiatives in the state included health, education, and rural development that received CSR funds worth Rs. 133.37 crore, Rs. 58.26, and Rs. 30.42 crore respectively. The top three spenders in the state include Power Grid Corporation of India (Rs. 45.45 crore), NTPC Limited (Rs. 37.48 crore), and HDFC Bank Limited (Rs. 16.73 crore).
Despite its size and population, Bihar has received less than 1% of the corporate citizenship funding from public and private sector companies. If companies invested in livelihood, rural and skill development projects for CSR in Bihar, it would change the ground reality.

Top CSR Projects in Bihar

Nevertheless, various government-owned organisations like REC and NTPC, and private companies like HDFC Bank and JM Financial are making strides in the welfare of the State. Here are some of the successful initiatives for CSR in Bihar.

Bharat Petroleum making Bihar greener

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) started an afforestation project in Bihar in August last year with the aim of increasing greenery across forest areas in the state. BPCL in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of Bihar, and its NGO partner is deploying 100,000 seedballs across three significant forest regions provided by the forest department, as per an anouncement.
The “Aranya” project in Bihar will cover 50 hectares across three key forest areas, focus on Umga Pahadi in the Madanpur Forest of Aurangabad, the Rajauli Forest Area in Nawada, and the Brahmyoni, Dungeshwari, Pretshila, and Barabar Hills in Gaya. The use of aerial seeding technology through drone deployment will allow for efficient and effective reforestation in areas that are otherwise difficult to reach.
This initiative not only aims to restore forest cover but also to involve local communities, promoting environmental awareness and creating economic opportunities.

CSR News: Memorandum of Agreement with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar to automate 5 driving test tracks under its CSR initiative

Maruti Suzuki to automate 5 driving test tracks in Bihar

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Transport Department, Government of Bihar in December last year to automate driving license test tracks at Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Purnia and Saran. The MoA was signed in the presence of Sheela Kumari, Hon’ble Transport Minister of Bihar and Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (IAS), Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Bihar. The MoA was signed by Navin Kumar (IAS), State Transport Commissioner, Government of Bihar and Tarun Agarwal, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Maruti Suzuki.
With zero human intervention, the Automated Driving Test Tracks are aimed to make license testing more comprehensive, efficient, and transparent. The rigorous and standardized evaluation process is designed to assess candidates according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR). Test results are also automatically generated.
Over the past years, Maruti Suzuki has systematically automated 27 driving test tracks across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Haryana. The Company is in the process of setting up 12 additional ADTTs in Uttar Pradesh, according to a press release.

Eye Care Academy launched in Bihar’s Mastichak with CSR support

Eye Care Academy launched in Bihar’s Mastichak with CSR support

Standard Chartered Bank in partnership with Akhand Jyoti announced the launch of an Eye Care Academy in Mastichak, Bihar, as part of their ongoing commitment to empowering underprivileged communities through education and healthcare initiatives. The Standard Chartered-Akhand Jyoti Eye Care Academy aims to provide comprehensive optometry education and training to 95 girls from underprivileged backgrounds over a span of four years, enabling them to attain a Bachelor of Optometry degree.
The academy will offer a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on training, and mentorship opportunities, equipping students with the expertise and confidence to contribute effectively to the field of optometry upon graduation. Post completion of this training, they will be empowered to practice their skills with Akhand Jyoti, one of the leading eye care institutions in India or with any other institution depending on their requirements, as per an announcement.
India bears a substantial burden of blindness, with one-fourth of the world’s blind population. The economic impact of blindness in India is staggering, with an estimated Rs. 159 billion in costs and Rs. 2,787 billion in lifetime losses.

Mobile Medical Van in Katihar, Bihar for marginalized communities

Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged its latest Mobile Medical Service unit aimed at assisting rural villages of Katihar, Bihar, India. The newly launched unit, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aims to deliver essential medical and healthcare services directly to disadvantaged individuals, significantly enhancing healthcare accessibility.
The new mobile unit, introduced by Aster DM Foundation Kochi, India in association with Focus India and IIFL Samasta is equipped with a telemedicine setup. This enables comprehensive diagnostic and specialty medical services to those in need in remote areas. The mobile medical unit will provide consultation, first-aid treatment, and other essential medical services directly to communities in need. The vehicle shall be launched in Mansahi block, Katihar which would extend its medical intervention also to Barari, Korha, Hasanganj, Manhari, and Amdabad blocks, covering approximately 15,000 beneficiaries in a year.
Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) is a one-of-a-kind CSR initiative by Aster DM Healthcare aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility by providing free medical camps and disaster aid support to needy communities in remote areas. Since its inception, AVMMS has treated over 1.4 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa, positively impacting lives in regions with limited or no access to medical facilities. The initiative has a global network of over 40 units, with future expansions underway for new units in West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, J&K and Gujarat states in India.

Adarsh Gram by JM Financial

Since 2017, CSR of JM Financial has been working in Jamui district of Bihar, one of the 115 Aspirational Districts identified by the NITI Aayog. The CSR strategy is intensive development across 15 villages and extensive development in over 200 villages of Chakai, Jhajha, Khaira and Sikandra blocks.
The Adarsh Gram (Model Village) Development Project has been undertaken to facilitate comprehensive rural development harnessing available natural resources, and village capacities to transform 15 identified remote villages in Sikandra block, into self-reliant, models of change. Initiated in March 2018, the CSR project has been working with over 3,000 marginal and small farmers enabling them to realize their potential and linking them to higher income-generation practices.
The soil in Jamui holds immense potential, despite the water scarcity – a fact that was less exploited by our farmers, prior to our technical inputs. JM Financial Foundation, the CSR wing of the investment banking firm, imparts knowledge and skills to farmers through practical demonstrations, inputs for crop diversification and increased yield, and links them to larger avenues for the realisation of enhanced livelihoods. The Kisaan Pathshala (Model Farm) is a 2.5-acre plot curated and cultivated with a wide variety of crops, vegetables, fruits and flora to enable farmers to observe and explore the potential held by the natural resources surrounding them.
While agriculture remains central to the Adarsh Gram Development Project, no development is complete without the community being educated amply to achieve a higher quality of life. Consequently, in order to strengthen the learning bases of government school-going children in their early years and crucial later years, five Vardhman Gyan Kendras have been initiated and run across five villages. These centres cater to students in grades 1 to 4 and 8 to 10, helping them gain a stronger hold over English, Math, Hindi and Science.

REC Limited

REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) is a Navratna company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power. In 2020 itself, REC launched CSR projects worth Rs. 32 crore in Bihar. R K Singh, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy inaugurated most of these initiatives digitally.
A slew of schemes in Muzaffarpur worth Rs. 24 crore include construction of a 100-bed waiting hall for the attendants of patients, multipurpose hall and incubation centre at Muzafarpur Sadar Hospital and procurement and installation of 25 incubators at district hospital and PHCs. Also, a 200-bed rest room for patient’s attendants will be constructed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital.
Additionally, Singh dedicated CSR projects undertaken by REC Ltd worth Rs 1.64 Crore at Koilwar in Bhojpur district through videoconferencing. A total of 14 schemes were launched, including eight schemes for construction of PCC roads, three for LED, solar and high-mast lights and three for the construction of community halls. Besides these schemes, the minister had launched 77 schemes worth Rs. 6.99 crore on Barhara block office premises in Bhojpur district for CSR in Bihar.

HRDP by HDFC Bank

Over 45 million of Bihar’s rural population subsists on less than a dollar per day. Agriculture, once its economic bedrock, suffers due to reasons ranging from flooding to inadequate farming methods. This results in mass migrations, which bring with it its own set of problems such as exploitation, food insecurity and health degradation.
HDFC Bank’s Holistic Rural Development Programme (HRDP) has enhanced the social, physical and institutional infrastructures of over 95 villages across 7 districts of Bihar. HDFC Parivartan, in partnership with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, works toward empowering rural communities through both collectivisation as well as the promotion of individual enterprises. It promotes Self Help Groups as self-reliant institutions that aim at providing residents with financial inclusivity, livelihood enhancement and other crucial improvements.
To ensure sustainability is to ensure the preservation of natural resources; this becomes especially pertinent when it comes to modern agriculture. Four villages in the district of Samastipur – Pahepur, Bishnapur Bande, Narayanpur Dadhiya & Garuara – were hence the site of the bank’s organic farming training programme.
Realising the need for alternate livelihood in the region, Parivartan introduced beekeeping to 8 villages in the districts of Darbhanga, Vaishali & Muzaffarpur. Under the CSR initiative, beneficiary farmers were trained in the basics of beekeeping and provided with the necessary tools such as honey extractors, trays, bee nets etc. In Muzaffarpur, the intervention has already been completed and the honey production process is currently underway. In order to ensure its sustainability, the CSR initiative is maintained by the beneficiaries themselves in each location.

STEM for Girls by IBM

‘STEM for Girls’ is a corporate social responsibility initiative by tech giant IBM, primarily aimed at improving education-to-work and career pathways for girls who are studying in government schools. The programme includes imparting training in digital literacy, coding and technology skills; 21st-century skills and career development, with an aim to enable girls’ empowerment and increase their interest in STEM education and careers.
The demand for a highly qualified workforce in India is quickly increasing with the acceleration of emerging technologies like AI. IBM STEM for Girls features a comprehensive approach that builds technical capabilities as well as life and self-actualization skills.
IBM signed an MoU with The Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Bihar to introduce IBM STEM for Girls across 30 high secondary schools across three districts that will advance the skills and careers of close to 13,000 students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. The collaboration is part of a three-year programme between IBM and the state government to increase the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.

Rodic Consultant Pvt Ltd’s Women Empowerment and Skill Development Program

In a significant stride towards community wellbeing, Rodic Consultant Pvt Ltd, sponsors a Women Empowerment and Skill Development program in the interior of Bihar. As a CSR initiative, the company has come as a financial supporter in setting up various centers for training women in the Jamui district of Bihar where women from underprivileged communities will be given free training in sewing and embroidery. The training programs are conducted by Lok Sewak Sansthan a registered NGO in Sono, Jamui. The program focuses on imparting sewing and embroidery skills to tribal women in the 20-30 age group.
This training initiative is an ongoing program that has now entered into its second phase. Inaugurated in the month of November and has expanded to three units, with plans underway to open the fourth unit soon. The total number of women enrolled in the training program has reached an impressive count of 90, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm and participation from the local community.  Rodic’s emphasis on skill development aligns with the nation’s overarching Mahila Vikas and Swrozgar missions for women and community development creating equal opportunity for economic growth and development for the neglected ones living in the backward areas of the country.
By sponsoring training sessions conducted by Lok Sewak Sansthan in Jamui, the company aims to the upliftment the status of the marginalized women in these regions. Women from diverse backgrounds exhibited remarkable progress in acquiring sewing and embroidery skills. This training program underscores the positive impact of corporate initiatives in promoting skill development and community empowerment.
In addition to its community development initiatives, Rodic as an engineering and digital innovation consultant has also made significant strides in healthcare digitalization in the remotest areas of Bihar where access to health facilities has been a challenge for the state. Furthermore, the company has a history of undertaking initiatives towards women’s development through various other activities.

Stalin Hosts Meeting to Oppose ‘Unfair’ Delimitation Changes”

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Saniya Patel
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On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hosted a significant meeting in Chennai, bringing together leaders from various states, including Kerala, Telangana, and Punjab, to discuss the issue of delimitation. Stalin hailed the event as a historic moment for Indian federalism, emphasising the unity of states in their commitment to a “fair delimitation.” The meeting was framed as the beginning of a movement to protect states’ political representation and safeguard the federal structure of India.
Stalin stressed the need to prevent a population-based redistribution of constituencies, arguing that it would disproportionately harm states like Tamil Nadu that have successfully managed population growth. “Delimitation of constituencies should not happen as per current population. We all should be firm in opposing it… With the decrease in the people’s representatives in Parliament, our strength to express our views will decrease,” he said at the meeting.

Disputes Between DMK and BJP

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has been at odds with the BJP over various issues, including the withholding of education funds, and the delimitation exercise has become a new flashpoint. Stalin has consistently argued that the 1971 population figures should serve as the basis for the delimitation of Lok Sabha seats over the next 30 years. He further called for legislative safeguards to ensure that South Indian states, particularly Tamil Nadu, are not politically marginalised. “At least eight seats will be lost if they proceed with delimitation as planned,” he warned.
However, the ruling BJP has dismissed the meeting as mere political drama. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai criticised Stalin’s efforts, calling it a “delusional drama on delimitation.” He also accused the DMK of failing to convene similar meetings on other contentious issues such as the Cauvery and Mullaiperiar water-sharing disputes with Karnataka and Kerala. The BJP also staged a black flag protest in response to the meeting, accusing Stalin of misusing the event to deflect attention from alleged corruption within the DMK-led government.

MK Stalin Calls Amit Shah’s Delimitation Promise Ambiguous

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has attempted to address the dispute, claiming that southern states will not lose any parliamentary seats in the upcoming delimitation exercise. However, Stalin has called this assurance “ambiguous,” questioning Shah’s statement since it was made at a public rally rather than in Parliament.
Leaders from other states, including Pinarayi Vijayan of Kerala, A Revanth Reddy of Telangana, and Bhagwant Mann of Punjab, attended the meeting, expressing their solidarity with the demand for fair delimitation. While the opposition leaders are not against delimitation itself, they are firm in their demand for a fair process that does not penalise progressive states for their population control efforts.

Stalin’s Reminder to Leaders

In his address, Stalin reminded the leaders of the crucial link between political representation and a state’s ability to secure justice. “Manipur has been burning for two years, and its people’s demands are being ignored because they don’t have the representation to make their voices count,” he said, underscoring the importance of maintaining robust representation in Parliament.
As tensions mount over the delimitation issue, Stalin’s call for opposition unity seeks to protect the interests of states that could be adversely affected by the proposed changes.
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