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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bar Associations in Gujarat condemn denial of entry to advocate Italia at Rajpipla court
The Bar Associations of Gujarat — Gandhinagar, Navsari, Bharuch, Deesa, Wankaner, and Gariyadhar — on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning an incident of alleged denial of entry to Visavadar AAP MLA and Advocate Gopal Italia at a Rajpipla court on Sunday. The associations have written to the Bar Council of Gujarat, the Chief Minister, Home Minister and the Bar Council of India seeking disciplinary actions against the police officers who denied him entry, asking them to ensure such incidents do not happen in future. AAP MLA from Dediapada, Chaitar Vasava, was arrested by the Narmada police on Saturday evening, and was produced before the Rajpipla court on Sunday. Italia had reached the court to represent his client Vasva. The police officers deployed at the main entry gate of the court allegedly stopped Italia from entering the premises. An argument ensued between the two sides. Sources said that people present outside the court recorded the incident on their phones and shared it on social media platforms. The policemen, however, allowed Italia to enter the court complex later. After coming across the video on social media, Bar Association presidents and committee members from Gandhinagar, Deesa, Wankaner, Gariyadhar, Navsari and Bharuch held a meeting and passed a resolution, condemning the act done by police. Demanding a reply from the state government on the issue and a PIL in the Gujarat High Court, their letter also mentioned that, as per The Advocates Act, a lawyer is considered a court officer and should not be stopped by anyone from entering the court complex. The Indian Express has accessed these resolutions. Talking to The Indian Express, Bharuch District Bar Association president Pradyuman Sindha said, 'We condemn the incident of Rajpipla, as police were seen stopping a lawyer from entering the court complex. The Bar Council of India has granted us the licence, and it is our right to enter the court complex; nobody can stop us. The court complex is our second house. In a letter sent to the Bar Council of Gujarat, the Chief Minister, Home Minister, and the Bar Council of India, we requested (them to ensure) that such incidents do not happen again, and if they do, we would urge lawyers to carry out a protest against the police. We have also demanded strict disciplinary actions against the policemen deployed at the main gate of Rajpipla court. We also want actions against top officials who might have sent directions to the policemen.'
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deakin University GIFT City Campus, India, announced 'Winner' at Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2025
NEW DELHI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deakin University is proud to announce that its GIFT City Campus in Gandhinagar, India, has been awarded 'Winner' in the category of 'Outstanding in Adopting NEP Strategies' at the prestigious Economic Times Education Excellence Awards 2025. The awards ceremony, held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, New Delhi, brought together distinguished educational leaders from across the country. This milestone not only recognises the landmark India's first international branch campus initiative but also celebrates Deakin's three-decade legacy of deep engagement with India. Since becoming the first university to establish an office in India in 1994, Deakin has fostered enduring partnerships across India's academia, industry, and government, forging the path for this transformative new campus. Established in 2024, the campus represents a new model for higher education in India. It is globally benchmarked, digitally empowered, and deeply aligned with the transformative vision of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. "It's an enormous privilege to be part of India's education transformation and support the Indian Government's NEP 2020 ambitions. Our Deakin GIFT City campus provides access to a world-class education for Indian students on their home soil, whilst building on Deakin's deep and longstanding connection and friendship with India. Being in the heart of GIFT City allows us to facilitate opportunities with key global industry tech and finance players," said Professor Iain Martin, Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University. Deakin's GIFT City Campus is the first international branch campus in India. Focused on preparing students for the rapidly advancing digital economy, it offers a vibrant atmosphere that includes cybersecurity laboratories and state-of-the-art digital classrooms. It also facilitates internship opportunities with onsite industry partners. "This is not just a win for Deakin, it's a win for the India-Australia education partnership," said Ravneet Pawha, Vice President (Global Engagement) and CEO (South Asia), Deakin University. "Our GIFT City Campus builds on years of meaningful collaboration and trust earned in India. It reflects Deakin's unique positioning to bring international education closer to Indian aspirations." The GIFT City campus currently offers postgraduate programs in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics, designed with Indian industry partners and delivered at the same standards as offered in Australia. Its first successful placement cycle concluded recently, with students securing paid internships and future roles at National Australia Bank's India Innovation Centre. Deakin's GIFT City Campus has been purpose-built for scalability and sustainability, both across its physical and academic structure. Powered by Deakin's award-winning advanced tech for education delivery model, students benefit from AI-powered learning platforms, virtual labs, and simulations, alongside holistic learner support systems and access-enabling scholarships. As a campus grounded in Deakin's philosophy of 'In India, With India, For India', this recognition affirms their role in helping India realise its NEP goals through globally relevant, locally delivered education. To know more about the Deakin University GIFT City Campus, please visit About Deakin University Established in 1974, Deakin is Australia's most progressive University with a focus on delivering outcomes that benefit the whole of society through exploring and developing great ideas. Deakin excels in both education and research globally and has more than 65 global partnerships. Deakin's South Asia operations commenced in 1994 at New Delhi, India, making it one of the first overseas education providers to set up operations in this region. Here, Deakin engages with the government, industry, and academia to share its vibrant education and research culture. Our strong global footprint allows us to connect with students and partners around the world through our presence in China, Europe, India, Indonesia, South and Central America, and Sri Lanka. For more information on Deakin University, please visit Photo: View original content to download multimedia: Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
Times of Oman
18-06-2025
- Times of Oman
Air India plane crash: 184 DNA matches confirmed, says Gujarat Home Minister
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday announced that 184 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash. In a post on the social media platform X, Sanghavi wrote, "Air India crash update: As of 8 am, 184 DNA have been matched." DNA testing is being conducted by forensic teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Earlier on Tuesday, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi reported that a total of 163 DNA samples have been matched. During a press conference, Joshi provided a detailed account of the count, noting that out of the remaining 39 of the 163 matched victims, mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by Wednesday morning and remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over. He stated that more than 12 families were waiting for the results, and the handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues. "Till 5.45 pm today, 163 DNA samples have matched. Following which, the mortal remains of 124 deceased have been handed over to their families... Out of the remaining 39, the mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by morning. Mortal remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over. 12 families are waiting for the results... Handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues," Joshi stated. He further stated that on the day of the crash, 71 injured individuals were admitted to the Civil Hospital, with 42 subsequently discharged and currently, nine patients remain admitted. At the same time, two succumbed to their injuries after admission."On the day of the crash, 71 injured people were admitted to the Civil Hospital. Out of them, 42 have been discharged. As of now, nine patients are admitted. Two people had passed away after they were admitted," he added. The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Times of Oman
17-06-2025
- Times of Oman
Air India plane crash: 144 DNA samples have been matched, says Gujarat Home Minister
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed that the DNA samples of 144 victims in the Air India plane crash has been successfully matched as of 12 pm on Tuesday. In a post on X, Sanghavi said, "Air India crash update: As of 12 pm, 144 DNA samples have been matched." The testing was being done by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Earlier on Monday, Sanghavi confirmed that DNA samples of 125 victims in the Air India plane crash had been successfully matched, and families of 124 deceased had been contacted. The mortal remains of 83 victims were handed over to their families. The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi said on Tuesday that the number of BJ Medical College students who died because of the Air India crash remains at four. Speaking to the mediapersons, Rakesh Joshi said,"...The death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4. It has not gone up." He also said that Vishwas, the only survivor from the crash, is in stable condition and slowly improving. "Vishwas's (the lone survivor of the flight crash) condition is stable and improving gradually," Joshi said. Kumar, a British national of Indian origin, was seated in row 11 at the left window seat in the flight's economy class section that's positioned right behind an emergency exit. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were performed with full state honours on Monday in Rajkot. The former CM, who lost his life in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, was cremated by his son Rushabh Rupani.
The Standard
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Standard
Investment bankers in India paid more than in Hong Kong, Singapore
A general view of office buildings at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City at Gandhinagar, India, in December 2023. Photo by REUTERS
