MCD Election 2022: Know your name in the voter list from VHA app, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi appealed this

MCD Election 2022: Know your name in the voter list from VHA app, Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi appealed this

new Delhi. If you want to exercise your right as a voter in Delhi Municipal Corporation Election 2022 (Delhi MCD Election 2022), then this news is of great use to you. Voting for MCD elections will be held on December 4. Meanwhile, the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has appealed to the people regarding the MCD elections through a message. It has been said in the message, “If you have attained…

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Running an administration made up of three staunchly right-wing parties appears to be tedious but it hasn't changed her, says the leader of the post-fascist, radical right-wing Brothers of Italy party.[...]

Over the past year, Meloni, 46, hasn't repeated any of the more radical slogans she was so fond of while campaigning. At home in Italy, she is trying to shape domestic policy according to strict conservative family ideals while on the economic front she has more or less carried on with the relatively successful policies of her predecessor, Mario Draghi. Meanwhile at the European level, she has been almost moderate. One doesn't hear acerbic criticism of the EU from her these days and around the world, she seeks out friends and allies. In fact, she leaves the radical statements to her coalition partners: Matteo Salvini of the right-wing League (in Italian, Lega) party and Antonio Tajani, the country's foreign minister and head of Forza Italia, which was previously led by the late Silvio Berlusconi.[...]

The one thing that doesn't seem to weigh on her daily duties as Italy's leader is the fact that her own party's logo features the eternal flame that sits on the tomb of former Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Her partners in Europe also seem to be looking past that. One hears EU administrators in Brussels confess surprise at how "mild-mannered" and "soft-spoken" the Italian leader has become.[...]

At a Rome press conference with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, head of the centrist Social Democrats, Meloni told reporters that both were in agreement on all of the most important policy areas and that they were looking for pragmatic cooperation. Scholz didn't object. Meloni also seems to have built a rapport with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. [...]

During a recent visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, von der Leyen and Meloni also seemed to be on the same page when it came to migration policy. That means monitoring borders, reducing arrivals and collaborating more closely with transit countries. Meloni's suggestion that the navy should blockade the coasts of North Africa was the only one that didn't win support from von der Leyen. The two women have already traveled to Tunisia twice to try and wring an agreement out of the autocratic Tunisian president on holding back migrants. Meloni sees that as part of her strategy to focus more on North Africa than previous heads of state have done, in her bid to stem migration.[...]

The heads of the EU and G7 states were actually relieved when Meloni expressed unconditional support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. US President Joe Biden praised Meloni's stance about how defending Ukraine also defends Europe's freedom.

"I hope you'll be nice to me," Biden joked when Meloni visited him at the White House in Washington this summer. Meloni responded with a telling laugh. Only a year ago Biden had branded her election victory a danger to democracy. Meloni let it be known that the pair were on friendly terms again after the one-on-one meeting in Washington. Meloni, who was completely inexperienced in foreign policy, has also been making friends at international summits, such as the recent G20 meeting in New Delhi. The public affection demonstrated by India's nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi prompted excited comments on social media in that country. The names, Meloni and Modi, were melded to create the new label "Melodi."

A win for moderation! /s

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Events 10.29 (after 1950)

1953 – BCPA Flight 304 DC-6 crashes near San Francisco. 1955 – The Soviet battleship Novorossiysk strikes a World War II mine in the harbor at Sevastopol. 1956 – Suez Crisis begins: Israeli forces invade the Sinai Peninsula and push Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal. 1957 – Israel's prime minister David Ben-Gurion and five of his ministers are injured when Moshe Dwek throws a grenade into the Knesset. 1960 – An airplane carrying the Cal Poly football team crashes on takeoff in Toledo, Ohio. 1964 – The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar is renamed to the United Republic of Tanzania. 1964 – Biggest jewel heist; involving the Star of India (gem) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City by Murph the Surf and gang. 1967 – Montreal's World Fair, Expo 67, closes with over 50 million visitors. 1969 – The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet. 1972 – The three surviving perpetrators of the Munich massacre are released from prison in exchange for the hostages of the hijacked Lufthansa Flight 615. 1980 – Demonstration flight of a secretly modified C-130 for an Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt ends in a crash landing at Eglin Air Force Base's Duke Field, Florida, leading to the cancellation of Operation Credible Sport. 1985 – Major General Samuel K. Doe is announced as the winner of the first multi-party election in Liberia. 1986 – British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opens the last stretch of the M25 motorway. 1991 – The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid. 1994 – Francisco Martin Duran fires over two dozen shots at the White House; he is later convicted of trying to kill U.S. President Bill Clinton. 1998 – In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities. 1998 – Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space at that time. 1998 – ATSC HDTV broadcasting in the United States is inaugurated with the launch of the STS-95 space shuttle mission. 1998 – While en route from Adana to Ankara, a Turkish Airlines flight with a crew of six and 33 passengers is hijacked by a Kurdish militant who orders the pilot to fly to Switzerland. The plane instead lands in Ankara after the pilot tricked the hijacker into thinking that he is landing in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia to refuel. 1998 – Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in Honduras. 1998 – The Gothenburg discothèque fire in Sweden kills 63 and injures 200. 1999 – A large cyclone devastates Odisha, India. 2002 – A fire destroys a luxurious department store in Ho Chi Minh City, where 1,500 people are shopping. More than 60 people die and over 100 are unaccounted for in the deadliest peacetime disaster in Vietnam. 2004 – The Arabic-language news network Al Jazeera broadcasts an excerpt from a 2004 Osama bin Laden video in which the terrorist leader first admits direct responsibility for the September 11, 2001 attacks and references the 2004 U.S. presidential election. 2005 – Bombings in Delhi, India kill more than 60. 2008 – Delta Air Lines merges with Northwest Airlines, creating the world's largest airline and reducing the number of US legacy carriers to five. 2008 – A pair of deadly earthquakes hits Baluchistan, Pakistan, killing 215. 2012 – Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the United States, killing 148 directly and 138 indirectly, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages. 2014 – A mud slide; the 2014 Badulla landslide, in south-central Sri Lanka, kills at least 16 people, and leaves hundreds of people missing. 2015 – China announces the end of its one-child policy after 35 years. 2018 – A Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia killing 189 people on board.

Lok Election 2024 Date: Complete States And Phase-Wise Sabha Election Schedule List

Certainly! Here's the Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule, phase-wise, including the states and union territories participating in each phase:

Phase 1:

States: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 2:

States: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 3:

States: Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 4:

States: Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 5:

States: Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 6:

States: Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep

Date: [To be inserted]

Phase 7:

States: Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Date: [To be inserted]

Note: The specific dates for each phase of the Lok Sabha Election 2024 are yet to be announced. Please refer to official Election Commission notifications for accurate scheduling information.

All arrangements in place for Phase-4 polling tomorrow

Representational image Team News Riveting New Delhi, May 12 The Election Commission of India is all geared up for the phase-4 of the General Elections that commences tomorrow. In phase 4, polling will happen for 96 Parliamentary Constituencies across 10 States/UTs; all 175 seats of State Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh and 28 seats of State Legislative Assembly of Odisha…

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Today in Politics: Haryana Crisis and Modi's Campaign Trail

As tensions rise in Haryana, the fate of the BJP government hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address rallies in Maharashtra, Telangana, and hold a roadshow in Odisha.

PM Modi’s packed schedule includes a series of rallies and roadshows across three states. Starting with a rally in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, he’ll then move to Telangana for two more rallies before heading to Bhubaneswar for a roadshow.

In other campaign news, the Election Commission has ordered re-election at four booths following a mishap involving electronic voting machines in Uttar Pradesh. Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav will also campaign in Kannauj, Kanpur Nagar, and Kanpur Dehat.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh are all set for rallies in various states including Haryana, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.

In Haryana, the Congress seeks to meet the Governor amidst a brewing crisis, with three Independent MLAs withdrawing support from the BJP government.

In a separate development, the Enforcement Directorate opposes interim bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case, highlighting the contentious issue of campaigning during legal proceedings.

Additionally, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is slated to visit religious sites in Ayodhya.

Stay tuned for more updates on today’s political landscape.

Over 63 pc voter turnout in third phase of LS polls

New Delhi, May 7: Over 63 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories with stray incidents of violence in West Bengal. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 77.06 per cent followed by Goa at 75.13 per cent and West Bengal at 73.96 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh witnessed the lowest at 57.34 per cent, with Bihar at 58.16 per cent, Gujarat at 57.62 per cent and Maharashtra at 61.44 per cent doing slightly better, according to the figures from the Election Commission at 10.40 pm.

More than 60% voting in the third phase, fate of 10 central ministers and 4 former CMs sealed in EVM – News18 Hindi

New Delhi. In the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, tremendous enthusiasm was seen among the voters in the voting held on 93 seats in 10 states and two union territories on Tuesday. According to the information of the Election Commission, more than 60 percent (60.19%) voting was recorded till 5 pm. During voting, voters were seen standing in long queues waiting for their turn to cast their…

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Nearly 970 million people — or over 10% of the global population — are eligible to vote in India’s general elections that start Friday and last to June 1. The mammoth exercise is the biggest anywhere in the world and will take 44 days before results are announced on June 4.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third successive term. He will face off against a broad but flailing alliance of opposition parties that are struggling to challenge his appeal. Most surveys predict Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party will win comfortably, cementing him as one of the country’s most popular and consequential leaders.

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG?

It boils down to two key reasons: the sheer size of India, the world’s most populous country, and the astonishing level of logistics needed to ensure that every registered voter is able to cast their ballot.

Over the years, the duration of voting has wavered. It took nearly four months to complete the vote in India’s first elections in 1951-1952, after it gained independence from British rule, and just four days in 1980. In 2019, voting took 39 days, and this year’s election is the second longest.

With 969 million registered voters, the size of India’s electorate is bigger than the combined population of the 27 European Union member states. This includes 18 million first-time voters, and around 197 million who are in their 20s.

The vote to choose 543 lawmakers for the lower house of Parliament takes place over seven phases. India’s 28 states and eight federal territories will vote at different times. Each phase is one day, with the first held on April 19 and the last on June 1.

While some states will cast their ballots in a day, voting elsewhere may take longer. The largest state, Uttar Pradesh, which is the size of Brazil with 200 million people, will vote on all seven days, for example.

General elections in India tend to take weeks to conduct, but Modi’s opponents also say it gives him an advantage as it makes it easier for the prime minister, the public face of the BJP, to travel and campaign, especially in states where they are weak.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS

The Election Commission of India, which oversees the vote, has to make sure there is a voting booth available within 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of every voter.

“Election officials have to travel to great lengths to ensure that even a single voter can exercise their franchise,” said Chakshu Roy of PRS Legislative Research, an independent think tank.

Some 15 million election officials and security staff will traverse the country’s deserts and mountains — sometimes by boat, foot and even on horseback — to try to reach every voter.

It can be especially arduous. In 2019, when India last held elections, a team of polling officers trekked over 480 kilometers (300 miles) for four days just so a single voter in a hamlet in the remote state of Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China, could exercise their right.

Officials also traveled to a village tucked away high up in the Himalayas in 2019 to install a booth at 15,256 feet (4,650 meters), the highest polling station anywhere in the world.

This time too, polling stations will be installed in remote places, including one inside a wildlife sanctuary in southern Kerala state and another in a shipping container in western Gujarat state.

TIGHT SECURITY

Experts say a key reason behind the multiphase elections in India is about security.

Tens of thousands of federal security forces, who usually guard borders for instance, are freed up and deployed alongside state police to prevent violence and transport electoral officials and voting machines.

Deadly clashes involving supporters of rival political parties, particularly in the eastern state of West Bengal, had marred previous elections. But such violence has tapered over the years, thanks to heavy security, and voting has been relatively peaceful.

“Look at the geography of the country … there are rivers, mountains, snow, jungles … think of the security forces’ movements. They will have to travel through the length and breadth of the country,” Rajiv Kumar, the chief election commissioner, said on Saturday. “We will walk the extra mile so voters don’t have to.”

India reacts to Canadian allegation of New Delhi interfering in Canadian General Elections

On Thursday, India reacted to the allegations of interfering in Canadian elections and said that the claim was ‘baseless’. New Delhi strongly asserted that it is the opposite case of Ottawa meddling in India’s internal affairs.

As per the media reports in Canada, it has been found that the country’s Federal Commission of Inquiry into Foreign Interference is currently inspecting the role of India in the country’s last two general elections.

Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, on Thursday said, “We have seen media reports about the Canadian commission enquiring into… We strongly reject all such baseless allegations of Indian interference in Canadian elections.”

As per the CTV news, the Canadian Federal Commission is currently actively examining the alleged interference by China, Russia, and other foreign states or non-state actors in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.

“It is not the government of India’s policy to interfere in the democratic processes of other countries. Quite on the reverse, it is Canada which has been interfering in our internal affairs,” Jaiswal said.

“We have been raising this issue regularly with them. We continue to call on Canada to take effective measures to address our core concerns,” he added.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in a recent declassified top-secret briefing report has put India as a potential threat to Canada’s democratic processes. India is identified as a threat along with China.

The report titled "Briefing to the Minister of Democratic Institutions on Foreign Interference” has created an urgent need for the Canadian government to work on foreign interference as soon as possible.

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South Will Not Suffer Over Delimitation, Sources Say Amid Population Concern

New Delhi: The government will be considerate of the fact the southern states have successfully managed to control their population and so should not suffer during delimitation, top sources indicated today amid a bitter battle in parliament over the women's reservation bill.Fears of southern parties that South India will be penalised for early population policies by an impact on their seats, will be allayed, sources told NDTV.  The huge population in the north ensures that they will get more seats and there are concerns that the south will be under-represented.The government understands that concern and will do the needful, sources said.The government is trying to push through the bill -- meant to reserve 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies -- in the ongoing special session of Parliament.But the reservation can only be implemented after a census and delimitation exercise.After next year's election, a Delimitation Commission will be formed. It will be a democratic exercise with representatives from all parties, sources said. The census will be carried out alongside. Even so, the implementation of the women's quota can begin only after 2029.Under Article 82 of the Constitution, only the Census data after 2026 can be used for the delimitation exercise. There is no clarity yet on how the government plans to cross that hurdle.The last delimitation exercise took 18 months, had over 211 meetings with public hearings in every state.In the seven-hour debate in the new parliament today, the opposition parties demanded that the bill be implemented without any delay.Opening the debate, Sonia Gandhi underscored that the initiative for the bill was taken under the UPA government."How many years will they (women) have to wait... two... four... eight? Is this right? Congress demands the bill be implemented immediately," she said, calling for reservation for women from SC, ST and OBC communities. Delaying this would be gross injustice to women," she added.The 2010 bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha but could not be  presented in Lok Sabha following opposition from Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal -- a point that has provided ammunition to the BJP. Read the full article

Can a Foreigner seek information under Right to Information Act, 2005?

This article on 'Can a Foreigner seek information under Right to Information Act, 2005?' was written by Toya Sen, an intern at Legal Upanishad.

Introduction

Transparency is a significant feature of good governance. It is the right of the citizens to question the government on its varied policies and initiatives and access information about governmental issues to exercise this right and hold the government accountable for its actions. This right is also enshrined under Article 19 (a). Government secrecy encourages citizens' distrust in government, but transparency removes the wall of secrecy created by those in power against the common people. Accountability extends beyond the simple responsibility of completing a task or providing a service. For this very purpose, the Government of India has laid out various provisions and measures to practice the principle of transparency and accountability. One law that provides an opportunity for people to gain information is the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI). The aim of this act is to inform the citizens on government matters, ensuring the citizen’s active participation in the functioning of democracy at all times, not just when voting. RTI is a measure of a country's progress and development. But this begs the question, can a foreigner seek information under the RTI Act? In this article, we will try to answer this question and give insight into the Right to Information Act itself.

Right to Information Act, 2005

The RTI Act, or the Right to Information Act, of 2005, allows individuals to gain information on government issues and policies. This act was passed on 15th June 2005 and came into force on 12th October 2005. This act replaced the RTI Act of 2002. In the case of Raj Narayan v. the State of Uttar Pradesh, the petitioner challenged the legitimacy of the victory of Indira Gandhi in the Lok Sabha elections. He demanded that the Blue Books outlining the itinerary of the trip and security arrangements for the Prime Minister be released. Although the disclosure of this information was not allowed, the Honorable Supreme Court ruled that the right to information is a fundamental and constitutional right, and it is the right of the citizens to know and seek information on the workings of the government. This right has been enshrined under Article 19 (1) (a) – Right to Freedom and Expression. In a landmark decision in Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms, (2002), Article 19(1)(a) was expanded and the Supreme Court confirmed the rights of the voter to know the background of candidates who are running for elections in various forms of government. People have a basic right to know the background of the persons whom they are electing to run for crucial posts in a democracy. Later, the government issued an ordinance, followed by an act, to negate the verdict's consequences.

Objectives of the Right to Information Act

The objectives of the RTI Act, of 2005 are as follows: To establish a practical framework that permits individuals to gain access to information under the authority of governmental bodies. To encourage the principles of accountability and transparency in the functioning of the government. To establish Information Commissions at national and state levels to carry out the functions and powers granted by the act. To keep corruption in check. To lay out provisions for exemption of disclosure of information because the released information is likely to cause conflict with other public entities and to balance these conflicting interests while maintaining the primacy of democracy.

Does RTI Act allow foreigners to seek information?

Recently, in the case of A.S Rawat v, Dawa Tashi the Delhi High Court touched upon the question of whether the Right to Information Act extends to non-citizens as well. Tashi is a postgraduate professor and is a Tibetan born in India. In July 2014, Dawa filed an RTI application requesting a confirmation letter as a CTSA employee and also inquired about the perks to which he was entitled. On the grounds that he was a Tibetan national, his application was denied and his appeal was also rejected. The Delhi High Court declared that foreigners are not banned from accessing information from government entities under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, and also the belief that this right only belongs to the citizens of India would be per se inconsistent. The court highlighted that imposing a complete prohibition on the publication of information to foreigners would be counter to the RTI Act's aim and objective. The RTI Act places a high value on access to information concerning a person's life or liberty, and denying access to non-citizens would also be contrary to the fundamental values. The court stressed that the right to information might also apply to non-citizens, including foreigners, OCI card holders, NRIs, and others. The court ruled that the decision to disclose information requested by a non-citizen should be left to the will of the relevant authority. It emphasized that the Right to Information should be accessible to both citizens and foreigners, taking into account the nature of the information pursued and the rights granted to such individuals under the Constitution of India.

Conclusion

To conclude, the Right to Information is a significant law in our legislation. It empowers the citizens to access information ensuring transparency and accountability of the government. While the act primarily focuses on the citizens of India and fails to distinguish between a ‘person’ and ‘citizen’ the recent judgment of the Delhi High Court in the case of A.S. Rawat v. Dawa Tashi clarified that foreigners are not stripped from the right to seek information under the RTI Act. The judgment highlights that the RTI Act's intention is to promote transparency and accountability, and therefore, non-citizens' right to access information should be considered depending on the type of information sought and the rights guaranteed to them under the Constitution. This ruling can be seen as a positive step in providing fundamental rights guaranteed to all, irrespective of the status of citizenship. However, it is possible that this issue might need a final ruling by the Supreme Court of India to clarify and settle the matter authoritatively.

References

Ayush Tiwari, “Right to Information Act, 2005”, iPleaders Blog, 5 November 2022, available at: https://blog.ipleaders.in/right-to-information-act-2005/#:~:text=Apublicbodymayprovide,subsection(1) (last visited on 22 July 2023) “Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: Delhi HC”, Indian Express, 20 March 2022, available at: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/non-citizens-not-barred-from-seeking-information-under-rti-act-delhi-hc-8508243/ (last visited on 22 July 2023) Read the full article

Elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats in 3 states to be held on July 24 | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced that elections for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal will be held on July 24.The Election Commission stated that 10 members from Goa, Gujarat, and West Bengal are set to retire in July and August.BJP members Vinay D Tendulkar from Goa, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, Jugalsinh Lokhandwala and Dinesh…

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UPSC Topper 2023 List Out, Check State Wise

2023 UPSC Topper On May 23, 2023, UPSC released the UPSC Topper list for 2023. Garima Lohia and Uma Harathi N got the second and third spots, respectively, in the UPSC Topper 2023 list, while Miss Ishita Kishore secured the top rank (AIR 1) in the UPSC CSE result of 2023. One of the most prestigious and challenging tests in India is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. UPSC Result 2023 Link The candidates who clear the UPSC CSE exam are selected for serving the nation in various capacities and are responsible for shaping the policies and programs of the country. The direct link to download the UPSC Result 2023 pdf has been activated at  https://www.upsc.gov.in. All the candidates who appeared in the UPSC Interview round can check their UPSC Result 2023 and qualifying status from the pdf link given below which has been activated as the UPSC result is officially declared at www.upsc.gov.in. UPSC Result 2023 Link Each year, hundreds of applicants from various locations and backgrounds fight for a small number of open positions. In 2023, a remarkable person rose to the top of the UPSC rankings, setting new standards for perseverance, diligence, and fortitude.

UPSC Topper 2023 – Top 20

RankNameRoll Number1stIshita Kishore58099862ndGarima Lohia15061753rdUma Harathin N10198724thSmriti Mishra08586955thMayur Hazarika09064576thGahana Navya James24094917thWaseem Ahmad Bhat18025228thAnirudh Yadav08530049thKanika Goyal351720110thRahul Shrivastava020513911thPrasanjeet Kaur340729912thAbhinav Siwach630250913thVidhushi Singh262311714thKrithika Goyal631037215thSwati Sharma680214816thShishir Kumar Singh601729317thAvinash Kumar084038818thSiddharth Shukla083555519thLaghima Tiwari088630120thAnoushka Sharma7815000

UPSC Topper 2023 – Air 1

Ishita Kishore

Ishita Kishore won the UPSC Exam 2023 with the highest mark and earned the prestigious All-India Rank 1 (AIR 1). She earned her undergraduate degree in economics from Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce. Ishita acquired work expertise in risk advice at Ernst & Young prior to her success. She has notably shown a love for athletics throughout her academic career.

UPSC Topper 2023 – Air 2

Garima Lohia

In the UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2023, Garima Lohia accomplished the incredible accomplishment of placing second, receiving the All-India Rank 2 (AIR 2). Garima, a native of Bihar, earned her bachelor's degree in commerce from University of Delhi's Kirorimal College. She becomes the second-highest scorer in the entire nation thanks to her great performance, which is a historic occasion.

UPSC Topper 2023 – Air 3

Uma Harathin N

In the UPSC CSE 2023, Uma Harathin N achieved an outstanding All-India Rank 3 (AIR 3). IIT-Hyderabad awarded her a B.Tech in civil engineering. Uma's decision to take Anthropology as an elective subject enabled her to pass the test with distinction. Her success demonstrates how dedicated and committed she is to succeeding in the civil service.

UPSC Topper 2023 – Conclusion

The UPSC Topper 2023's path is proof of the value of tenacity, tenacity, and hard effort. The group faced many difficulties, but their unwavering commitment to their objective enabled them to overcome each one. Their accomplishments serve as an example for countless students who hope to achieve in the UPSC exam. The topper's story imparts important knowledge about the value of constant effort, efficient time management, and upholding an optimistic outlook in the face of difficulty. The incredible journey of the UPSC Topper 2023 will continue to motivate future generations as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Read the full article

SRM University Chennai: Latest News and Updates 2023

SRM University Chennai, formerly known as SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), is a private deemed university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1985 as SRM Engineering College and later granted deemed university status in 2002 by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

SRM University Chennai offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines such as engineering, medicine, management, science, humanities, and law. It has multiple campuses in Chennai, including the Kattankulathur campus, Ramapuram campus, Vadapalani campus, and NCR campus in Delhi.

The university is known for its academic excellence, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and industry-focused curriculum. It has collaborations with numerous international universities and research institutions, facilitating student and faculty exchange programs, joint research projects, and global exposure.

SRM University Chennai has been ranked among the top engineering institutions in India and has received accreditation from reputable organizations such as the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It has also been recognized by various professional bodies and has collaborations with industry partners to promote research and innovation.

Apart from academics, the university provides a vibrant campus life with numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and student organizations. It also hosts various cultural events, technical fests, and sports competitions throughout the year, fostering holistic development and a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Some of the News Updates of SRM University are Listed Below :

1. SRMIST Ball Badminton team men Display Standards for Skill and Sportsmanship

SRMIST Ball Badminton team for men has made the University proud by clinching the gold medal in 5th State level in the sports tournament. The tournament was held in May 2023 where all the team players exhibited sheer abilities and sportsmanship to bagged the Trophy to their name.

2. National Millet Summit – 2023 was organized by SRM- NIFTEM Chennai

National Millet summit-2023 was organized by the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM -T & SRM Institute of Science and Technology as a part of the International Year of Millets. India is one of the largest producer of Millets in the world and its further production will benefit all sections of society in terms of health and revenue earnings.

3. SRMIST has a dedicated Lab for Electronics Cooling and CFD Slim Lab as part in University’s Centre for Excellence

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has established a lab dedicated for technical excellence. It gives ample opportunity to students for research and development and skill acquisition. It is the first of its kind institution to offer full-time electives for learners and a full-fledged M.Tech course specializing in electronics cooling.

4. Internship on Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan in the Name of Sarovar

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence and a joint drive was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with a view to protect and rejuvenate local water bodies across the country.

5. Alumni Meet at SRM Institute of Medical and Health Sciences with Over 1600 Participants Hosted

On 29th April the institute hosted its first Alumni meet with over 1600 alumni participating from different batches across various branches and varied Faculty members. It has evolved during the period of 1992 to 2006 and is still evolving with 100% placement of all the pass outs and currently holding respectable positions in the medical fraternity. Some of the departments that were covered at the alumni meet viz. Public Health and Allied Health Sciences , Speech therapy, Nursing, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Dental, departments were converged.

6.“SWAYAM” Digital Initiative of Govt. of India Workshop

A workshop was organized on Digital India to provide quality education to all nooks and corners of the country through digital learning. The workshop was organized by the College of Science and Humanities and the Directorate of Distant Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the main objective of this workshop is to make people aware of online learning platforms and their benefits for future education models.

7. A workshop organized on Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies

The workshop is curate by the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, Department of Chemistry & Directorate of Research, SRM IST, partnered with the University of Cologne, Germany, and supported by Indo-German Science and Technology Centre where Hydrogen economy and renewable energy are some key areas to focus on for more renewable and eco-friendly energy. Hydrogen Technologies especially the hydrogen peroxide compounds give significant thrust.

Overall, SRM University Chennai is a Prestigious Educational institution known for its academic quality, research contributions, and comprehensive range of programs across multiple disciplines.

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Rahul Gandhi In Surat Today To Challenge His Conviction In Defamation Case

Rahul Gandhi is likely to move a plea in Surat's sessions court to set aside the Magistrate order convicting him in the defamation case for a remark seen as an insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Delhi/Surat: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will appear in a Gujarat court today to appeal against his conviction and two-year sentencing in a 2019 defamation case.

Rahul Gandhi is likely to move a plea in Surat's sessions court to set aside the Magistrate order convicting him in the defamation case for a remark seen as an insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The former Congress president, sources say, will also ask for an interim stay on the conviction which would also restore his Lok Sabha membership.

Mr Gandhi, who was recently disqualified as a parliament MP after the Gujarat's court order, will be accompanied by his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the Chief Ministers of three Congress-ruled states - Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

He had met his mother Sonia Gandhi yesterday before his court appearance.

The 52-year-old was convicted by a court and sentenced to prison for two years in Gujarat last month for a 2019 speech in which he linked PM Modi's last name with two fugitive businessmen, remarking how the "thieves" shared the same last name.

The court, however, granted him bail for 30 days to appeal the verdict.

The defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi for saying "How come all thieves have the common surname Modi?"

Mr Gandhi's Wayanad seat in Kerala is now vacant following his removal from the office and the Election Commission may now announce a special election for the seat.

Mr Gandhi's disqualification order prompted a fractured opposition to come together to attack the BJP over the alleged misuse of central investigative agencies against the members of rival parties.

The BJP has said the conviction has come from an independent judiciary, with party president JP Nadda accusing Mr Gandhi of insulting an Other Backward Class (OBC) community - a key vote base for the party.