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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Ma Care: Kudumbashree's taste now in state schools
T'puram: The "Ma Care" project by Kudumbashree is being introduced in various schools under the state's education department. As part of this initiative, kiosks will be set up within school premises to provide students with healthy and nutritious snacks, beverages, school stationery items and sanitary napkins. If space is unavailable for kiosks, unused classrooms will be utilized for this purpose. Students, teachers and others can purchase food, drinks and other items at reasonable prices from these kiosks. The goal is to launch the project in at least a thousand high schools and higher secondary schools by July. Before the project launch, special meetings will be held under the leadership of district panchayat presidents, involving the respective panchayat presidents, school authorities and CDS chairpersons. Instructions have been given to Kudumbashree district mission coordinators to prepare for setting up kiosks in schools. The "Ma Care" kiosk project aims to provide income to Kudumbashree women while strengthening the livelihood sector. It is expected that at least 5,000 women will find better livelihood opportunities through the project's initial phase. The project, which has already started in Kasaragod and Kannur districts, has received a positive response. By providing snacks, beverages and necessary stationery, the initiative aims to prevent students from leaving school premises during school hours. Additionally, having access to healthy snacks and drinks within the school compound can help prevent unhealthy food consumption and substance abuse outside schools. Efforts are underway to identify entrepreneurs interested in running kiosks with the support of CDS. Selected individuals will receive training from Kudumbashree on operating kiosks as a business model. Financial assistance for starting the enterprise will be provided through various Kudumbashree projects, the Community Enterprise Fund, linkage loans and the scheme allocation of the three-tier panchayats.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Centre for Development Studies invites applications for its MA in Applied Economics programme
The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) has invited applications for its MA in Applied Economics programme in 2025. The degree is awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Candidates who have appeared for the Common University Entrance Test, CUET (PG) for the test paper code COQP10 can apply. Selection will be on the basis of the CUET score. The programme is also open to candidates from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Their selection will be on the basis of an online interview. To apply online, visit The last date for applying is July 15. For further details, contact Academic Programme Office on 0471-2774253, 2774254.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
IAF lost some jets due to no-strike orders on Pakistan's defences, says official; govt says remarks taken 'out of context'
Live Events 'Losses prompted change in tactics' Govt says comments were 'quoted out of context' (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A senior Indian defence official posted in Indonesia has said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost some fighter jets during the May 7 strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) because the country's political leadership had restricted attacks on Pakistani military remark, made by Navy Captain Shiv Kumar at a seminar earlier this month, has triggered political controversy and prompted a clarification from the Indian Kumar, who holds the rank of colonel and currently serves as India's defence attaché to Indonesia, made the statement during a seminar titled "Analysis of the Pakistan-India Air Battle and Indonesia's Anticipatory Strategies from the Perspective of Air Power" held on June comment came weeks after Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan acknowledged that the IAF suffered losses during Operation Sindoor , India's large-scale retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack 'I may not agree that we lost so many aircraft, but I do agree we did lose some aircraft and that happened only because of the constraint given by the political leadership to not attack their military establishments and air defences,' Capt Kumar said during the seminar, as reported by officer added that the Indian strategy changed after the initial losses.'After the loss, we changed our tactics and we went for the military installations (and radar sites). So, we first achieved suppression of enemy air defences and then that's why all our attacks could easily go through using BrahMos missiles (on May 10),' he remarks are broadly consistent with what CDS Chauhan said at a forum in Singapore on May he did not disclose the number of jets lost, he confirmed that there had been setbacks in the early phase of the operation and that subsequent Indian strikes focused on suppressing enemy air defences before executing successful precision attacks.'What I can say is that on May 7, in the initial stages, there were losses. Numbers are not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what we will do after that,' Gen Chauhan had Kumar's remarks, once reported, were quickly picked up by the Congress to criticise the Modi government's approach to Operation Sindoor. Pakistan, for its part, has claimed it shot down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafales—a claim that Gen Chauhan has called 'absolutely incorrect.'In response to the political fallout, the Indian embassy in Jakarta issued a statement defending the officer, saying his remarks had been distorted.'The remarks made by the defence attaché have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a mis-representation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker,' the embassy posted on clarified that the presentation aimed to highlight India's model of civilian control over the military and to emphasise that Operation Sindoor was intended to be a calibrated, non-escalatory response focused on terrorist infrastructure.'The presentation conveyed that the Indian armed forces serve under civilian political leadership, unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood. It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory,' the embassy government has not officially stated how many jets were lost in the cross-border air operations.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India refutes reports in Indonesia on loss of fighter jets during Operation Sindoor
Jakarta [Indonesia], June 29 (ANI): India has refuted reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a seminar in Indonesia over the fighter jets allegedly lost during Operation Sindoor, saying that the remarks were 'taken out of context' and are 'misrepresenting the intention and thrust' of the presentation. 'We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a Seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a mis-representation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker,' the Indian Embassy in Indonesia said in a statement on Sunday. 'The presentation conveyed that the Indian Armed Forces serve under civilian political leadership unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood. It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory,' it added. Earlier in May, Reuters released an article citing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan's statement on India's military superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The CDS admitted during the interview that the Armed Forces had suffered losses in the initial stages of the operation but then struck with impunity at Pakistan's bases. 'So what I can say is, on May 7 and the initial stages, there were losses, but the numbers and that's not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what will we do after that? So we rectified the tactics and then went back on seventh, eighth and 10th, and 10th in large numbers, to hit their bases deep inside Pakistan, penetrated all their defences with impunity, with scattered opposition strikes,' Gen Chauhan was quoted as saying by Reuters. India decisively asserted its military superiority over Pakistan during last month's brief but intense conflict, with its aerial strikes penetrating deep into Pakistani territory and delivering pinpoint blows to critical enemy infrastructure such as radar systems, control units, and airbases, a Reuters report citing CDS statement, underlining how New Delhi's military superiority during 'Operation Sindoor' forced Islamabad to tuck its tail. During Operation Sindoor, India demonstrated that large-scale counter-terror operations could be carried out with surgical precision, even against a nuclear-armed adversary, without triggering significant escalation. (ANI)
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
India refutes reports in Indonesia on loss of fighter jets during Operation Sindoor
India dismissed reports about a Defence Attache's presentation in Indonesia concerning fighter jets lost during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Embassy stated the remarks were misinterpreted. The presentation highlighted the Indian Armed Forces' subordination to civilian leadership. It emphasized Operation Sindoor's objective was to target terrorist infrastructure. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a Seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a mis-representation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker. The presentation... - India in Indonesia (@IndianEmbJkt) June 29, 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Jakarta: India has refuted reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a seminar in Indonesia over the fighter jets allegedly lost during Operation Sindoor , saying that the remarks were "taken out of context" and are "misrepresenting the intention and thrust" of the presentation."We have seen media reports regarding a presentation made by the Defence Attache at a Seminar. His remarks have been quoted out of context and the media reports are a mis-representation of the intention and thrust of the presentation made by the speaker," the Indian Embassy in Indonesia said in a statement on Sunday."The presentation conveyed that the Indian Armed Forces serve under civilian political leadership unlike some other countries in our neighbourhood. It was also explained that the objective of Operation Sindoor was to target terrorist infrastructure and the Indian response was non-escalatory," it in May, Reuters released an article citing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan's statement on India's military superiority over Pakistan during Operation CDS admitted during the interview that the Armed Forces had suffered losses in the initial stages of the operation but then struck with impunity at Pakistan's bases."So what I can say is, on May 7 and the initial stages, there were losses, but the numbers and that's not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what will we do after that? So we rectified the tactics and then went back on seventh, eighth and 10th, and 10th in large numbers, to hit their bases deep inside Pakistan, penetrated all their defences with impunity, with scattered opposition strikes," Gen Chauhan was quoted as saying by decisively asserted its military superiority over Pakistan during last month's brief but intense conflict, with its aerial strikes penetrating deep into Pakistterritory and delivering pinpoint blows to critical enemy infrastructure such as radar systems, control units, and airbases, a Reuters report citing CDS statement, underlining how New Delhi's military superiority during "Operation Sindoor" forced Islamabad to tuck its Operation Sindoor, India demonstrated that large-scale counter-terror operations could be carried out with surgical precision, even against a nuclear-armed adversary, without triggering significant escalation.
