Tuesday, November 28, 2017
BJP activist injured in scuffle with CPM dies in Thrissur
Thrissur (Kerala) November 26 : A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, who suffered injuries in a scuffle with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) in Kerala's Thrissur, died here today.
He died at a private hospital in Oleri where he was admitted for further medical treatment.
Satheeshan suffered injuries on his chest.
The scuffle between the CPM and the BJP activists broke out on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, tension prevailed when both parties claimed the body of Satheeshan.
An investigation is underway.
A tense situation prevailed in Kerala after the worker's death.
Indian Navy conducts successful MRSAM firing from INS Kochi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) , Nov 28 : The Indian Navy on Tuesday conducted successful trial firing of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) from its frontline destroyer INS Kochi, the second ship of the Kolkata Class destroyers.
This firing marked a significant milestone in proving the successful integration of these missiles with the ship-borne systems including the indigenously developed combat management system.
INS Kochi is one of the country's most potent warships and the second ship of the Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyers built for the Indian Navy.
Women empowerment vital for nation's development: PM Modi
Hyderabad Nov.28 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pitched for women empowerment stressing it is vital for overall development of the nation.
"In Indian mythology, women are an incarnation of Shakti- the Goddess of power and we believe women empowerment is vital to our development," he said.
The Prime Minister further remembered women warriors such as Rani Laxmi Bai and Ahilya Devi for their bravery.
He also mentioned names of Kalpana Chawla, Sunita Williams, Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Sania Mirza who are examples of empowered women.
"Indian women continue to lead in different walks of life. Our space programmes, including the Mars Orbiter Mission, have had immense contribution from women scientists. Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams, both of Indian origin, have been part of US space missions," the prime minister said.
"Three out of four oldest High Courts in India are now headed by women judges. Our sportswomen have done the country proud. This very city of Hyderabad is home of Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Sania Mirza, who have brought laurels to India," he added.
Prime Minister Modi also outlined the focus areas of the summit including healthcare, digital economy, media and energy saying all are most relevant and important to mankind today.
He further stressed that the summit not only connects Silicon Valley to Hyderabad but also strengthens the ties between US and India.
On a related note, the summit is being hosted for the first time in South East Asia by the Governments of India and the United States.
With the theme of "Women First, Prosperity for All," the three-day summit will witness majority of women participants, with over ten countries being led by all-female delegation.
Bengal, North East have role to play in India's 'Act East'policy: Kovind
Kolkata , Nov.28 : President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said the Government of India has embarked on an ambitious Act East Policy, which involves building connectivity projects and taking economic initiatives.
"Our nation building owes so much to Bengal and the sacrifices and achievements of the people of this land. A galaxy of revolutionary heroes from Bengal helped us get independence, each doing his or her little bit, quietly, without seeking any reward," President Kovind said.
He added,"Bengal has been central to our national identity. Our national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was written on the soil of Bengal by the Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Gurudeb ke pronam korte jabo. Tomorrow morning, I plan to visit Jorasanko, Gurudev's ancestral home, to pay my heartfelt tributes. Our national song, Vande Mataram, a rallying cry for our freedom fighters, was composed by Maharishi Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as early as the 19th century. And our beloved slogan Jai Hind was given to us by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great son of Bengal and a leader who is cherished, remembered and missed to this day in all parts of our country. These three - Gurudev Rabindranath, Maharishi Bankim and Netaji Subhas - were instrumental in defining our nationalism. Our freedom came faster because of the energy they gave our people."
"Somehow, in some manner, this state has touched every Indian and enriched the life of every Indian. Every Indian child has grown up on stories about Bengal or written in Bengal. Bengal has a great history - but it is for each one of us to ensure that Bengal also has a great future," President Kovind said.
The president said that in 2022, India will be celebrating 75 years as a free country. Bengal, he added, was one of the leaders of our freedom movement, and must now lead this effort for a better India by 2022.
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