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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
IIT-Patna conclave discusses rural transformation
Patna: Policymakers, technologists, domain experts and grassroots change-makers deliberated on innovative and sustainable solutions for rural development at a national conclave, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, hosted by Foundation for Innovators in Science and Technology (Fist) at IIT-Patna on Thursday. Inaugurating the conclave, IIT-P director T N Singh expressed his appreciation for the multidisciplinary approach of the conclave and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to research and innovation geared toward rural transformation. He called upon the stakeholders to work hard to ensure the complete transformation of rural India with a view to making the country developed. Introducing the central theme of the conclave, Fist's chief executive officer Praveen Kumar underscored the critical need for technological innovations in addressing the industrial challenges in rural sectors. He highlighted ongoing initiatives at Fist that bridge the gap between research findings and their on-ground application, particularly through entrepreneurship and technology incubation. The chairman of the Viksit Bharat Project - Mission 2047 presented an overview of its objectives and emphasised the shared responsibilities of the govt, academia, startups and civil society in transforming India's villages into engines of inclusive growth and innovation. Prominent among those who participated in the deliberations were HSPC director Afsar Imam, Gujarat-based TS University's Jeena Madan, Hostage India's Chairman Sandeep Gupta and ILCS' general manager Prem Sharma.
Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Transformers and Rectifiers ends higher after bagging export order worth $16.65 million
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) jumped 4.70% to Rs 496.40 after the company announced that it has bagged an export order worth $16.645 million from Jindal Energy Botswana. The contract is for supplying 12 units of various types of transformers. The transformers have to be delivered by next financial year. Gujarat-based Transformers & Rectifiers (India) is engaged in manufacturing of transformers and reactors in India. It erves a wide range of sectors, including power generation, transmission and distribution, railways, renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, etc. The company's consolidated net profit surged 125% to Rs 94.17 crore on a 32% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 676.48 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
EC refutes TMC charge over webcasting contract to Guj firm
Kolkata: The Election Commission on Thursday dismissed Trinamool's allegations of partisanship in offering a contract for webcasting to a Gujarat-based firm. Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal said all norms were followed and there was no irregularity in the process. Agarwal said for the Kaliganj bypolls, an e-tender was conducted as per EC norms, and accordingly, the firm from Ahmedabad was awarded the contract. On Wednesday, state urban development minister Firhad Hakim claimed in the assembly that the tender was awarded to the Gujarat company by ignoring companies from Bengal. State finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya also pointed fingers at the EC with similar allegations. Meanwhile, a vendor of the EC — given the contract for webcasting since the 2016 assembly polls — was fined Rs 1.5 crore for not following the poll panel's norms and violating rules, an official said. The official questioned how a tainted company with questionable evaluations continued to receive the contract for years. He said guidelines for webcasting were not followed since 2016. "The company received the contract for the 2021 assembly polls and also for the 2024 LS polls and breached agreements in several instances. The same images were repeatedly shown, or the screen went blank or black during webcasting," the official said. As a penalty, Rs 1.5 crore was deducted from its payment for the 2024 LS polls.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Aircraft type crucial factor for 41% of Indians when booking flights: Survey
Ahmedabad: A national online survey covering about 40,000 respondents from 294 districts of India indicated that along with factors such as air fare, flight timing and airline, 41% of travellers are now also considering the aircraft type after the AI 171 airplane crash in Ahmedabad. For Gujarat-based respondents, the aircraft type was of greater importance at 58%, more than flight connections and duration (44%). Likewise, 67% of Gujarat respondents said that Boeing 787-8 should be grounded compared to the national average of 56%. The survey included 7,129 respondents from Gujarat, according to the officials of Local Circles, a social media research platform. The results of the survey, which allowed respondents to choose multiple options, indicated that air fare is the most important parameter (73%), followed by flight timings (64%) and airline (59%). Now, aircraft type is as important (41%) as flight connection and duration in response to the question, "If you plan to undertake air travel in the coming months, what all would you be looking at before booking or travel?" City and state-based travel agents said passengers are cautious now. "Air travel cannot be stopped, and the crash in Ahmedabad is seen as an exception. But travellers are now more concerned about aspects such as the maintenance and fitness of aircraft than they were before," said a city-based agent.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Suvendu Adhikari shares video of Sandeshkhali activist alleging threats by TMC-backed goons
Kolkata: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal assembly , Suvendu Adhikari , on Thursday, has shared a video where one of the leading faces of women's movement at Sandeshkhali ast year, where she was seen describing how she had been threatened and abused by Trinamool Congress-backed goons during the last few days. 'One of the protesting mothers and sisters who spoke out against Sheikh Shahjahan's criminal empire in Sandeshkhali; sister Piyali Das (Mampi) was tried to lure into their party by various means by the Trinamool for the past few days. When Piyali Das did not give in to that temptation, later the police started pressuring her. Sandeshkhali Police Station OC Bolai Ghosh called Piyali Das on WhatsApp and abused her in unspeakable words, threatened her, said that she would have to pay the price for not listening, that no one would be able to do anything about the action he would take for her, etc,' Adhikari posted in his X Handle, sharing the video. Mampi Das, a BJP worker and one of the prominent faces of Sandeshkhali protest, claimed that she has been called to the police station and pressurized to join Trinamool. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo Adhikari said, 'Sandeshkhali OC Bolai Ghosh used all these threats on the WhatsApp of the local village police Bishwajit Das' phone so that there would be no direct evidence against her. Sandeshkhali's protesting sister Piyali Das has bravely stood firm in her decision, ignoring the hundreds of temptations and threats from the ruling Trinamool Congress and its police. She has not bowed her head. I admire her courageous attitude. We have repeatedly said that the Trinamool does not have the support of the common people, the existence of the Trinamool in the state is for the police, jihadis and miscreants. The truth of our claim has been proven once again in this incident. The reign of these thieves and robbers will not last long, there will be a change.' Meanwhile, Adhikari today accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for its 'anti-Guajarati mindset' following allegations by some ministers of state cabinet accusing the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)- West Bengal for awarding tender for election-related work to a Gujarat-based company . Live Events Speaking on the floor of the assembly, the state municipal affairs & urban development minister and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Mayor, Firhad Hakim said that recently the office of CEO, West Bengal floated a tender for election-related work for the bypolls for Kaliganj assembly constituency which is being conducted on Thursday. State Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya also made similar allegations during a media interaction.
