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India TV ‘She’ Conclave: ‘Women need more awareness,’ say former justices Indu Malhotra and Hima Kohli

India TV ‘She’ Conclave: ‘Women need more awareness,’ say former justices Indu Malhotra and Hima Kohli

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At India TV’s ‘She’ Conclave, former Supreme Court Justices Indu Malhotra and Hima Kohli stressed the need for greater awareness among women regarding their rights. They highlighted the judiciary’s evolving role and the increasing representation of women in law. Former Supreme Court Justices Indu Malhotra and Hima Kohli spoke candidly on various women-related issues at the India TV ‘She’ Conclave. During the session, Justice Malhotra emphasized the significant transformation in India over the past two decades, citing new legislations and a shift in the judiciary’s perspective as key drivers of social change. Justice Hima Kohli highlighted that women constitute 48.5 per cent of India’s population, yet legal professions saw minimal female participation in the 1980s. She noted that although progress has been made, challenges remain for women in the legal field. ‘Judiciary should not interfere in religious matters’ – Indu Malhotra Justice Indu Malhotra discussed how women’s participation in the workforce increased post-1990s economic liberalization. She pointed out that many women entered legal departments in banking, GAIL, and BHEL. The judiciary now has stronger female …

BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

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Maharashtra`s Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the grand memorial for Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Dadar area of Mumbai is set to be completed by December 2025, an official statement said. Shinde assured the state legislature that the Mahayuti government is working relentlessly to develop Maharashtra into a prosperous and progressive state. While addressing the state legislative council, Shinde highlighted the government`s efforts in improving law and order, boosting industrial growth, and expanding irrigation facilities in underdeveloped regions like Vidarbha and Marathwada. He also discussed plans for creating more jobs, promoting welfare schemes, and tackling challenges in key sectors, the statement said on Saturday. Shinde stated that the government has made significant strides in improving the state`s law and order situation, with an increase in the number of crimes being solved. He stated that there is no place for lawlessness in the state, and any form of violence or exploitation will be met with strict action. “We are committed to improving the quality of life for ordinary citizens …

Indu Chandhok, a veteran of Indian motorsports, passes away at 93

Indu Chandhok, a veteran of Indian motorsports, passes away at 93

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Indu Chandhok, the doyen of Indian motorsports with which he was actively associated for over six decades, passed away in Chennai this morning at the age of 93. He is survived by two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Madras Motor Sports Club president Ajit Thomas said: “In Indu Chandhok’s demise, the MMSC and Indian motorsports have lost a giant and an institutional figure. He was instrumental in providing definitive direction to motorsports in India and we are now enjoying the fruits of his untiring efforts. He also shaped MMSC to what it is today. We deeply mourn his passing away and offer condolences to his family.” Indu Chandhok’s son and MMSC Vice-President Vicky Chandhok, said: “The Patriarch of the Chandhok family, passed away in his sleep this morning. The total legend he was. ‘BIC’ lived his life filled with a great sense of humor until the end. He was a fantastic father and protector. In a way, he was also the patriarch of Indian motorsports who saw the big picture with a …

Madras High Court grants bail to Indu Makkal Katchi youth wing leader Omkar Balaji

Madras High Court grants bail to Indu Makkal Katchi youth wing leader Omkar Balaji

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A view of the Madras High Court. File | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani The Madras High Court on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) granted bail to Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK) leader K. Arjun Sampath’s son and the party’s youth wing leader A.S. Omkar Balaji in a case registered against him for having allegedly threatened to chop off journalist Nakkheeran R. Gopal’s tongue. Justice A.D. Jagadish Chandira granted the relief after taking into account that the petitioner was under incarceration since November 14 and on the condition that he must appear before the investigating officer attached to the Coimbatore City police every day until further orders. According to the prosecution, the IMK had organised a protest meeting near Racecourse station in Coimbatore on October 27 to condemn those who oppose Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation and the Isha Yoga Centre located on the Velliangiri foothills. IMK president Mr. Sampath, as well as the present petitioner, had participated in the protest. An autorickshaw dealer, also a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, happened to hear the speech while …

Indu Makkal Katchi youth wing president Omkar Balaji questioned for remarks on Nakkheeran Gopal

Indu Makkal Katchi youth wing president Omkar Balaji questioned for remarks on Nakkheeran Gopal

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Omkar Balaji (third right) with his father Arjun Sampath (second right) in front of the Race Course police station in Coimbatore on Sunday (November 10, 2024). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Coimbatore City Police on Saturday (November 9, 2024) questioned Omkar Balaji, president of the youth wing of Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK), for his controversial remarks on Nakkheeran Gopal, editor of Tamil magazine Nakkheeran. The police had registered a case against Mr. Balaji, son of IMK founder Arjun Sampath, for stating in a protest held in Coimbatore on October 27 that the tongue of Mr. Gopal would be chopped off. The IMK had staged the protest to condemn an article published by the Tamil magazine on Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. While addressing the protestors, he accused Mr. Gopal of spreading rumours about Isha Yoga Center and operating under the instructions of the DMK. Mr. Balaji, according to the police, went on to say Mr. Gopal would be arrested when the DMK is out of power and his tongue would be cut off. A DMK …