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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Scared BJP-Shinde desperately trying to prevent alliance with MNS': Thackeray
MUMBAI: Emphasising the need to protect the interests of Mumbai, Marathi and Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, addressing the speculation around his party's alliance with the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, said that he would do 'whatever the people of Maharashtra want'. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief was speaking at the 59th anniversary function of the Shiv Sena, and his aggressive speech sounded the bugle for the upcoming BMC polls. Thackeray declared that the BJP and Shinde were desperately trying to prevent his alliance with his estranged cousin's party in order to prevent the Sena (UBT) from returning to power in Mumbai. They do not want the Marathi manoos to unite and are organising meetings for this,' he said. The efforts, he added, also stemmed from the BJP-Shinde Sena's obeisance towards Gautam Adani. Lambasting the stamp duty waiver to Adani's Dharavi Redevelopment Project, he said, 'They are fearful about what will happen to Adani if we come back to power. As Adani is their master, in order to serve his interests, these servants are disturbing the process of unity of the Marathi manoos.' Moving on to film-inspired histrionics, Thackeray cited a 1990 film, Prahar, in which Nana Patekar, a long-time Sena votary, had played an army man. 'The BJP and Shinde want to finish the Thackeray brand and our Shiv Sena,' he said. 'In Prahar, Nana Patekar challenges the goons to kill him. I am similarly daring the BJP and Shinde: 'I am standing here, come on, kill me.' But remember, when you come to kill me, I will send you back on a stretcher in an ambulance. We will win Mumbai and our saffron flag will dominate the BMC again.' Thackeray also urged his party workers to be alert to the BJP's plan 'to divide the people in the name of religion, caste and now language on the eve of the polls'. 'I have no problem with Hindi but I will not allow compulsory Hindi in primary education,' he said. 'They created conflict among Hindus over caste and now they are using language,' he said. 'People from North India living in Mumbai were associated with the Shiv Sena after the riots in 1992. With this Marathi-Hindi conflict, they want to create a divide between North Indians and our party. So be aware of this politics of divide and rule.' The Sena (UBT) chief said that such conflicts also had another purpose: to divert the attention of people away from the BMC's scams and the state government's corruption. To underline this, he gave the example of the concrete road scam and the Supreme Court's directive to cancel MMRDA's hugely inflated road works tender. Amid the controversy over his party's expelled leader Sudhakar Badgujar joining the BJP, Thackeray said the BJP was engineering defections from other parties by using power, and added that it betrayed its inability to develop new leadership in its own party. 'I pity the original BJP workers, as outsider leaders are enjoying positions of power and ruling them,' he quipped. Thackeray also criticised PM Narendra Modi by pointing out that not a single country stood in support of India against Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attacks. 'Even PM Modi's friend Donald Trump invited the army chief of Pakistan,' he said. 'We supported the government in the war situation. But now I feel that India needs a prime minister who will look after the nation, since Modi only looks after the BJP. We also need another union home minister, as all Amit Shah is busy with is breaking other parties.'
Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
7 PWOnlyIAS aspirants secure ranks within AIR 20 in UPSC CSE 2024 Results
VMPL New Delhi [India], April 29: Education company, PhysicsWallah's UPSC vertical, PWOnlyIAS has secured 7 of the top 20 spots in the recently announced results of the Union Public Service Commission, Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE) 2024. Among the top rankers are Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), Shah Margi Chirag (AIR 4), Aakash Garg (AIR 5), Raj Krishna Jha (AIR 8), Abhishek Vashishtha (AIR 14), Vibhor Bhardwaj (AIR 19) and Trilok Singh (AIR 20). A total of 1009 candidates across India cleared the examination and have been recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and other Central Services covered under the civil services examination. PWOnlyIAS has achieved 512 overall selections, with 45 aspirants securing ranks in the top 100. To mark this achievement, PWOnlyIAS organised an event where the top achievers were invited and felicitated by Alakh Pandey, Teacher, Founder & CEO, PhysicsWallah (PW) and Sumit Rewri, CEO-PWOnlyIAS. Furthermore, Alakh Pandey offered a few words of motivation and congratulated the candidates. He said, "The success of the candidates who have cleared the Civil Services Examination 2024 is an example of their determination, resilience, and abilities. Their journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and a passion for contributing meaningfully to the nation. As they prepare to take on key roles in services including IAS, IFS, IPS, and other Central Services as covered under the civil services examination, we applaud their achievement and extend our heartfelt congratulations. May their path ahead be filled with continued growth and purpose." PWOnlyIAS assists students in preparing for all stages of the UPSC examinations, which include preliminary examinations and main examinations. Furthermore, the UPSC courses are offered under the batches named Prahar, Prarambh and Sankalp. About PhysicsWallah (PW) PhysicsWallah (PW), an education platform, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2016, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels, including vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centres in cities nationwide. PW's offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation, a skilling vertical, higher education, and education abroad. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.
India.com
27-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
These lethal Indian missiles can destroy Pakistan within seconds, these are made using...
These lethal Indian missiles can destroy Pakistan within seconds, these are made using... In the past few years, India has built a strong security shield for itself and is constantly improving it. It has also improved its missile portfolio. As per a report by PIB, Rs 6.81 lakh crore has been set aside for security for 2025-26, out of which, Rs 1,48,722.80 crore will cover the purchase of weapons and missiles. Rs 31,277.20 crore is for research and development (R&D) and to advance and improve the defence structure. India's missiles and technology To protect itself from threat like China and Pakistan, India has made several types of missiles. These missiles have been made for different purposes. The Indian Army has missiles that can strike from short range to long range. Some of these missiles attack the enemy by going near them, while others can hit the target from a very far distance. All of these have different roles in the security of the country. Now India's new missile technology has become so powerful that it forces the enemies to think many times. Short-Range Tactical Missiles India possesses a highly effective arsenal of short-range tactical ballistic missiles designed for swift and precise strikes at close range. These weapons are readily deployable in combat situations. This includes the most powerful Prithvi-I missile and Prithvi-II missile. Prithvi-I and II have a range of 150 km and 350 km. Prahar missile, whose range is about 150 km. Apart from this, the range of Prahar is about 500 km. Not only this, Shaurya is also an amazing missile. The nuclear-capable hypersonic missile has a range of 700 km. Ground-To-Air Missiles India possesses a variety of surface-to-air missiles, such as the Akash, QRSAM (Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile), and VL-SRSAM, designed to intercept hostile aircraft, drones, and missiles. These systems provide comprehensive aerial defence capabilities for both land and sea-based assets. Akash Missile: SAM can be used for a longer range. It can destroy multiple targets simultaneously up to 25 km. QRSAM (Quick Reaction SAM): It is a rapidly deployed missile and a range is up to 30 km. This missile protects important bases of the Indian Army. VL-SRSAM: This missile is made for naval ships and ranges between 70-80 km. It protects against air threats at sea. Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) India possesses a range of advanced anti-tank guided missiles. These include the Nag, with a 10-kilometre range, and others such as Helina, SANT, and MPATGM, boasting ranges between 2 and 20 km. Deployable from helicopters and infantry launchers, these missiles utilise imaging infrared guidance, laser targeting, and tandem warheads to overcome reactive armour. Air-to-Air Missiles (AAMs) AAMs have a range between 100 km to 130 km. These missiles are designed to be used in challenging environments. These missiles are loaded with electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), which help the missile to avoid jamming and decoys. Long-Range Ballistic And Cruise Missiles India's military strength majorly relies on its long-range ballistic missile program, including missiles such as – Agni series (Agni-I to Agni-V) with ranges from 700 km to over 5,500 km. The Agni-V is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Additionally, India possesses subsonic cruise missiles capable of traveling 1,000-1,500 km, featuring a low-altitude flight path, nuclear capacity, and launch versatility.
