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News18
2 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Come On, Kill Me': Uddhav Thackeray's Big Remark, Shinde Sena Says Already Finished
Last Updated: Both rival factions of the Shiv Sena traded heated barbs on the 59th Foundation Day of the party, with Uddhav Thackeray sending a challenge to Eknath Shinde. Both rival factions of the Shiv Sena traded heated barbs on the 59th Foundation Day of the party after Uddhav Thackeray accused Eknath Shinde of betraying the party, while the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister hit back by saying he 'abandoned" Hindutva. Speaking at the Foundation Day rally in Sion, Uddhav Thackeray recited a dialogue from the 1991 move Prahar, saying, 'Like Nana Patekar in the film, I am standing before these traitors and telling them, Come on, kill me." 'But if you dare attack me, come along with an ambulance like in the film starring Amitabh Bachchan, because you will meet the same fate," he added, terming the rally of Shinde Sena as a 'gathering of thieves". Uddhav Sena, which is rumoured to enter an alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), said the BJP and Shinde Sena did not want Marathi parties to unite, referring to Raj Thackeray's recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. 'If you try to finish the Thackeray brand, we will finish off the BJP," he said. 'Already Finished': Shinde Hits Back Eknath Shinde, addressing a separate rally in Worli, hit back at Uddhav's remarks, saying there was no point in attacking someone who was already finished, hinting at the UBT faction's drubbing at the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. 'Someone told me that Uddhav said, 'come on, kill me'… maybe he just watched some English movie. He had gone to London for a vacation. What's the point of attacking someone who's already politically dead? The people of Maharashtra have already crushed you in the Assembly election," he said. Shinde said the UBT faction was entering an alliance with MNS as it was desperate for power. 'Balasaheb Thackeray opposed Congress, but those desperate for power aligned with that party as they are desperate for power. UBT has betrayed the Marathi people, Shiv Sena voters and have abandoned Hindutva," he said. The deputy CM also highlighted that Uddhav's remarks are used by Pakistan against India. 'Balasaheb Thackeray opposed Congress, but those desperate for power aligned with that party as they are desperate for power. UBT has betrayed the Marathi people, Shiv Sena voters and have abandoned Hindutva," he added. Fadnavis also downplayed Uddhav's remarks, saying, 'I do not reply to Bol Bachchan (empty talk), he is Bol Bachchan." The Shiv Sena split in 2022 after Eknath Shinde engineered a rebellion and joined the BJP with 40 MLAs, leading to the fall of Uddhav Thackeray's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. Later on, Ajit Pawar also led a similar rebellion in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and joined the BJP. (with inputs from agencies) First Published: June 20, 2025, 15:20 IST
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
SMSS lab of IIT-K completes 25 years
Kanpur: The Smart Materials, Structures, and Systems (SMSS) Laboratory, department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, completed 25 years on June 8 this year. The lab celebrated its 26th Foundation Day. The laboratory was developed through generous Grant-in-Aid support from the AR&DB, ACECOST project as a Centre of Excellence in Smart Materials, along with support from the Institute and the Ministry of Education (then MHRD, through the MODROB Grant). Subsequently, ISRO, HAL, and GAIL funded the laboratory significantly in various phases of development. "We are delighted to reflect upon the incredible journey of our research group. Since its establishment on 8th June 2000, the SMSS Lab has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research, consistently striving for excellence in the fields of smart sensors, actuators, intelligent system design, and robotics," said IIT Kanpur in a release.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
People centric development must extend beyond New Delhi: CRF
People centric development must extend beyond Delhi as India is not one city, or one region—the different regions have different demands and voices, which must be heard and addressed, was a key suggestion put forward by the Chintan Research Foundation ( CRF ). The suggestion was put forward by Pranav Adani , Director of Adani Enterprises , on Thursday as Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), an independent think tank supported by Adani Group celebrated its first Foundation Day in New Delhi. The event witnessed an overwhelming presence of ambassadors, bureaucrats, journalists, fellow think tanks, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to share the idea of the multi-faceted role that think tanks play in India. Speaking at the event, Pranav Adani voiced the crucial role that think tanks play being part of the development aspirations of India's journey and how CRF contributes to this with the mantra of 'growth with goodness'. He stated, "Policy is not abstract. It is personal. And, the growth must be measured not just in numbers, but in the lives that we touch, the lives we help improve. And this is CRF's mission — to drive change and contribute to India's rise in a way that uplifts every section of society and helps shape a Viksit Bharat .' Talking about India's transformation and Viksit Bharat, Amitabh Kant, India's former G20 Sherpa and CEO, NITI Aayog, echoed that CRF will be part of this transformation and appreciated the research work that CRF has done and continues to do so. To realize this vision, he emphasised the need of think tanks to provide constructive feedback to the government. He stated, 'India-based think tanks must aim to build an ecosystem of intellectual collaboration, where systemic thinking, evidence-based policy, creative problem-solving, and constructive criticism becomes the norm across sectors.' Only by continually asking where we stand and where we must act, India can effectively chart the future. This reflective inquiry has become a mission for CRF. Shishir Priyadarshi, President CRF highlighted a powerful conviction in the celebration, 'Think tanks must be more than silent observers and should create a space for a better, more inclusive, and more sustainable world where every voice resonates and drives action to lead a meaningful change for people-centric development.' For this he emphasised that think tanks must ask the tough questions-to the policymakers, to the government, and to the civil society. CRF has been doing extensive research on critical issues faced by the citizens including climate change, energy transition, economy, trade, investment, geopolitics, and strategic affairs. Here the uniqueness of CRF also lies in its approach as it integrates policy insights with industry realities while fostering connections between the government, industry, and citizens. Additionally, the speakers highlighted the significance of think tanks in reimagining India's role in shaping the future, particularly in relation to the Global South. For this, it is crucial for India tounderstand the reality, and focus on key areas - climate change, equitable energy transition, the global economy, critical supply chains, trade, and the overarching geopolitics through evidence-based research. Speakers and participants agreed that think tanks across India need to collaborate and prioritize objectivity, sustainability, and people-centric, data-driven solutions to address pressing policy challenges. CRF, as one of these entities, is committed to elevate ideas and empower people, and is poised to chart its role in India and the Global South.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Pranav Adani Explains Think Tank CRF's Role In Journey Towards Viksit Bharat
New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani congratulated the think tank Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) on celebrating its Foundation Day on Thursday, and expressed hope that the CRF will be a key motivator in shaping policies of India towards a Viksit Bharat. "The three fundamental things that Chintan Research Foundation will take care of and will do research based on evidence are geopolitical issues, maintaining relations with our neighbours, and trade, economy, and energy transition," Mr Adani told NDTV at the event held in Delhi. During his address, he said India is a chorus of voices and the real India is not in Delhi, but lies in the heartlands. "I believe that India is not just Delhi. India lives in its heartland. India lives in Ranchi. India lives in Bhubaneswar. India lives in the North East. So, we are going to bring all those voices really into the mainstream. That's what we endeavor to do," Mr Adani said. On Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani's vision that growth must not be measured just by numbers, but also by how many lives have been touched, the Adani Enterprises Director said, "It is very important, as our Chairman says, it doesn't just depend on numbers. All the time, you don't get measured only by numbers, but you get measured by the amount of lives you touch, the impact that you have. So, this is something that the Adani Group endeavors to do." He said some of the challenges that India needs to overcome towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 include infrastructure growth, energy transition, defence, and how the country's citizens work together and how the country collaborates with its neighbours. About the CRF, he said it is very important to have robust think tanks - think tanks that are purely research and evidence-based. "So that is the role that Chintan Research Foundation will have on the economy in particular - supply chain, energy transition and so on," he noted, adding the CRF must imagine and re-imagine the role that India can play in shaping the future, especially of the Global South. India's industries are driving economic growth, innovation, and global expansion. The CRF integrates industry insights into policy research to address regulatory challenges and enhance competitiveness. By bridging industry and governance, it shapes research for a stronger, more resilient economy.
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Pranav Adani Explains Thank Tank CRF's Role In Journey Towards Viksit Bharat
New Delhi: Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani congratulated the think tank Chitan Research Foundation (CRF) on celebrating its Foundation Day on Thursday, and expressed hope that the CRF will be a key motivator in shaping policies of India towards a Viksit Bharat. "The three fundamental things that Chintan Research Foundation will take care of and will do research based on evidence are geopolitical issues, maintaining relations with our neighbours, and trade, economy, and energy transition," Mr Adani told NDTV at the event held in Delhi. During his address, he said India is a chorus of voices and the real India is not in Delhi, but lies in the heartlands. "I believe that India is not just Delhi. India lives in its heartland. India lives in Ranchi. India lives in Bhubaneswar. India lives in the North East. So, we are going to bring all those voices really into the mainstream. That's what we endeavor to do," Mr Adani said. On Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani's vision that growth must not be measured just by numbers, but also by how many lives have been touched, the Adani Enterprises Director said, "It is very important, as our Chairman says, it doesn't just depend on numbers. All the time, you don't get measured only by numbers, but you get measured by the amount of lives you touch, the impact that you have. So, this is something that the Adani Group endeavors to do." He said some of the challenges that India needs to overcome towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 include infrastructure growth, energy transition, defence, and how the country's citizens work together and how the country collaborates with its neighbours. About the CRF, he said it is very important to have robust think tanks - think tanks that are purely research and evidence-based. "So that is the role that Chintan Research Foundation will have on the economy in particular - supply chain, energy transition and so on," he noted, adding the CRF must imagine and re-imagine the role that India can play in shaping the future, especially of the Global South. India's industries are driving economic growth, innovation, and global expansion. The CRF integrates industry insights into policy research to address regulatory challenges and enhance competitiveness. By bridging industry and governance, it shapes research for a stronger, more resilient economy.
