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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Valet parking for docs at SMS hosp on ‘trial' basis
Jaipur: To alleviate parking congestion, SMS Hospital administration has launched a one-month valet parking pilot for its doctors. Dr Sushil Bhati, medical superintendent of SMS Hospital, told TOI, "With a daily influx of 750 cars against a capacity of 250, we faced significant challenges. The parking constraints were causing delays in doctors reporting for their OPD and IPD duties." Bhati said the hospital administration decided to implement valet parking services with dedicated staff. "Currently operating on a trial basis, vehicles are being accommodated at SMS Medical College premises." He added that the hospital is negotiating with JMC to secure 500 parking spaces at Ram Niwas Bagh parking lot for doctors. "If the trial brings positive results, we will invite tenders for valet parking to expand it to other places for resolving parking issues," said Dr Bhati. Currently, all three parking lots at the hospital remain jam-packed with vehicles daily, forcing patients' attendants and hospital staff to park their vehicles at different locations on and around the hospital premises. With the initiation of the valet parking service, the difficulty in finding parking has reduced significantly as doctors summon valets and receive their cars within minutes. Dr Rajkumar Harshwal, an orthopaedic surgeon at SMS Hospital, said, "When we call, they bring the car back within minutes. It is a great initiative."
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Supreme Court Suspects 'Collusion' In Disappearance Of Russian Woman Amid Child's Custody Case
Delhi Police on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the Russian mother, pitted in a custody battle of her child, has not left the country, at least through legal means. The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the mysterious disappearance of a Russian woman and her child amid an ongoing custody battle with her estranged Indian husband and suggested the possibility of 'collusion" in her disappearance. Victoria Basu, a Russian mother has allegedly absconded along with her five-year-old son amid the ongoing custody battle with her estranged husband, Saikat Basu. The mother-son duo has been missing since July 7. Saikat has alleged that Victoria wasn't complying with the court's order of custody of the minor. Hearing the petition filed by Saikat, the top court directed senior Delhi Police officials to immediately trace a child and asked the Centre to issue a look out notice with regard to the woman and the minor to ensure she did not leave the country. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the police to also probe the alleged association of the Russian embassy officials with the woman and whether they helped her in moving out of the country on a different passport, news agency PTI reported. The top court directed the authorities to seize her passport and inform all international airports and other ports within India, and the immigration authorities to ensure they did not leave the country. What Police Told The Top Court? Meanwhile, the Delhi Police on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the Russian mother has not left the country, at least through legal means. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for Delhi police, said the Russian embassy was cooperating with the investigation and informed that the woman came to its consular section on July 5 and left the embassy in an hour. 'We have issued Look Out Circular against the woman and her child and issued hue and cry notices across all police stations of the country. From the information we received from all international airports and ports, we can say she has not left the country with the child at least through legal means," Bhati said as quoted by news agency PTI. She also mentioned that the woman's last known financial transaction was on July 6 of Rs 250 and she has now only Rs 160 in her bank account. The bench said, "This is a very precarious situation that she has just Rs 160 in her bank account. How is she sustaining herself and the child? The husband is not paying anything to her and even the court has not given anything to her." Bhati further said the Russian ambassador to India had informed them that on July 10, the woman's mother had called from Russia to say that she could not be traced or contacted and thereafter they had informed Delhi Police. She said all necessary actions were being taken to trace the child and the mother and notices have been sent to all superintendent of police across the country. "She may have travelled domestically but not left the country through legal means," she added. In its latest affidavit, Delhi Police said it has issued appropriate directions as per the court's July 17 order. Police visited the woman's last known rented address on May 22 and have since deployed personnel at key locations in and around the Defence Colony area. Authorities have also reached out to Instagram and Gmail seeking access to her digital activity, the court was told. Listing the matter on Monday, the bench further asked the authorities to see if the petitioner is still in national capital region, or has left it, by reaching out to authorities in railways and other modes of transport. What's The Case? The case concerns Victoria Basu, a Russian citizen married to Saikat Basu, an Indian national. The couple shares a five-year-old son. The top court on May 22, 2025 directed that the exclusive custody of the child was given to the mother for three days in a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and for the remaining days, the child was directed to remain in the exclusive custody of his father. The mother of the child is a Russian citizen, who has been residing in India since 2019, initially coming to India on an X-1 Visa, which expired subsequently. However, during the pendency of the court proceedings, the top court directed the extension of the visa from time to time. Meanwhile, Saikat has alleged that his estranged wife, with divorce proceedings pending before a family court in Delhi's Saket, was seen earlier this month entering the Russian embassy in Delhi through the back gate, carrying luggage. He also claimed she was accompanied by an embassy official. He told the court he feared Victoria and the child may have since fled India. (With inputs from agencies) Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 18, 2025, 20:54 IST News india Supreme Court Suspects 'Collusion' In Disappearance Of Russian Woman Amid Child's Custody Case Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sheo MLA targets Cong legislator over Basanpeer incident
1 2 Jaisalmer: Taking a swipe at Baytu Congress MLA Harish Choudhary over Basanpeer incident, Sheo legislator Ravindra Singh Bhati Thursday urged the Jaisalmer district administration to allow Choudhary to visit so that people could discern their true intentions. Bhati said that the minority community was being used for political purposes. "It was clear who was attempting to gain political mileage." Without naming the Baytu MLA, Bhati criticised him for portraying himself as a champion of the minority community, questioning his past actions. Bhati pointed out that during a controversy involving comments on the Prophet, no one came forward, and even in matters of employment at the refinery, jobs were not provided. Bhati recalled an incident where senior minority leaders and their supporters were made to wait for hours for visiting leaders from Jaipur, diverting their route. He emphasised that the minority community was being politically exploited and called for maintaining harmony. Bhati mentioned a recent incident in Sheo where a woman was detained and protested, questioning why others did not show similar concern at that time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He urged the minority community to recognise their real adversaries and those undermining their leadership. Bhati criticised those using the situation for political gain, noting that the public was wise and aware, especially with upcoming Panchayati Raj elections. He warned against disrupting communal harmony for electoral purposes. Responding to a question, Bhati condemned the unnecessary detention of innocent people in the Basanpeer case, advocating for action only against the guilty. Without naming, he hinted at tensions between former minister Harish Choudhary and MP Ummedaram Beniwal, suggesting political motives behind their actions.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Four years on, home guard's family gets Rs 25 lakh Covid relief in Gujarat
Ahmedabad: Four years after a home guard died during the Covid-19 pandemic, the state govt gave Rs 25 lakh compensation to his widow. The payment was made after the family approached the Gujarat high court, questioning the grounds on which the compensation was denied. The govt had refused to pay the compensation, claiming that the RTPCR/Rapid test result did not disclose that the home guard was suffering from coronavirus. In this case, Mahendrasinh Bhati fell ill when he was deployed for duty in the Krushnanagar police station area in April 2021, during the second wave of the pandemic. His HRCT/CT scan report indicated that he contracted Covid-19, and he was admitted to the Civil Hospital. He died on April 11, 2021, after three days of treatment. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad When his family claimed compensation citing circulars issued by the state govt on March 31, 2020, and July 28, 2020, by which the govt announced Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for the govt employees who perished to Covid infection while performing their duty, the state govt rejected the family's claim. They stated that there was no RTPCR test result reflecting Bhati was suffering from Covid-19, and therefore the family was not entitled to compensation meant for the corona warrior's death. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Bhati's widow, Sneha, approached the HC through advocate Ratna Vora, demanding the compensation. She questioned the grounds on which the claim was rejected. On June 26, the district commandant of Home Guards issued a communication accepting that Bhati died due to Covid-19 while performing his duty to maintain law and order, and the compensation was paid to his family from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Following the payment, the petition became infructuous, and the HC disposed of it.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Gujarat government releases Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia after widow of Home Guard jawan who died of Covid moves HC
The state government has released Rs 25 lakh as ex-gratia compensation to the widow of a Home Guard jawan, who was involved in the duty of enforcing lockdown in Ahmedabad city in 2021, and died of Covid-19, after she moved a petition before the Gujarat High Court. The woman had moved court after her representation seeking the ex-gratia amount under a policy of the state government was not considered. As the government released the compensation amount, the woman withdrew her petition before HC on July 10. According to the details available, Mahendra Singh Bhati, a resident of Krishnanagar in Naroda area of Ahmedabad, was deployed by Ahmedabad city police to enforce lockdown at various points during the Covid pandemic. The Naroda police station authorities had also issued him a certificate acknowledging that Bhati discharged duties in night shifts to enforce the lockdown. The last day he discharged duties was on April 6, 2021. The next day, as his condition deteriorated, Bhati underwent an RTPCR test and was diagnosed with Covid-19. Later, he was transferred to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where he died in the course of his treatment on April 11, 2021. Subsequently, Bhati's wife Sneha approached the state authorities seeking compensation as per the policy of the Gujarat government mentioned in a government resolution dated March 31, 2020 whereby employees, including Home Guards, if expire of Covid-19 while contracting the infection during discharge of duty then their legal heirs would be entitled to ex gratia benefit of Rs 25 lakhs. When she did not get the compensation, Sneha made a formal representation on September 20, 2023. However, after not getting any response from the state authorities, she moved a petition before HC through advocate Ratna Vora. Among other things, Sneha had also stated that her husband was the sole bread earner of the family and that she has children pursuing education. Following the petition, HC had issued notices to the state authorities, ordering them to take an appropriate decision on Sneha's representation. In April 2025, the Home department of Gujarat government paid the financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to Sneha. Speaking with The Indian Express, Sneha's counsel Vora said, 'Following our petition, the state government has paid the compensation amount to the widow of the Home Guard. So, we withdrew the petition last week.' With this, the petition was disposed of by the HC.
