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ADB Prioritizes India’s Development for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its new country partnership strategy for India, placing emphasis on supporting India’s objectives for inclusive and resilient economic growth that will tackle structural transformation, job creation, climate change, social and economic inclusiveness. Between 2023-2027, ADB operations will focus on deepening its partnership with the country, supporting India’s national flagship programs, promoting climate-resilient growth, and aiding social and economic inclusiveness. ADB will implement differentiated approaches according to the development status of the states to maximise value addition through knowledge solutions, technical assistance and capacity building with its partner agencies.

ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient and sustainable Asia and the Pacific and has been a committed partner of India for a long time. As of the end of December 2022, ADB had committed $52.6 billion in grants, loans and technical assistance and $8 billion in private sector investments.

ADB Country Director for India Takeo Konishi confirms that the new strategy has been developed after comprehensive consultations with government counterparts, private sector and other in-country stakeholders and aims to help India achieve a higher growth trajectory. The bank’s support will also enable urban areas to unlock their potential as engines of growth, promote industrial competitiveness, and create more jobs in formal manufacturing and services sectors. ADB Principal Country Specialist Rajesh Vasudevan confirms that strategic partnerships have been set with lower-income states to develop critical infrastructure, basic services, institutional capacity, private sector and while interventions for the developed states will focus on transformational projects, nonsovereign operations, knowledge, and policy advice.

Industry Association Workshop by BIADA to Address Manpower Gaps

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Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) recently partnered with IPE Global Limited in conducting a SKILL GAP ANALYSIS under the DDU-GKY scheme in Jharkhand. The study aims to identify gaps in the demand and supply of skills in the labor market and forecast the projected job requirements in various sectors for the next five years. To address this concern, the JSLPS in partnership with IPE Global Limited, New Delhi, and with the support of Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), Bokaro Region held an Industry Association workshop at Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) Bhawan. The workshop was held to bridge the demand-supply gaps in manpower and align the demand and supply of skills in the labor market. Officials and industry partners from Bokaro, Dhanbad, and Giridih were among the participants. Through the workshop, they discussed the labor and employment status of the state, the impact of automation in the industry, and their readiness for industrial revolution 4.0. They also spoke about best practices to reduce out-migration and enhance diversity and inclusion.

IPE Global Limited is an international development sector consulting organization based in New Delhi. Their areas of expertise include health, education, and social protection, among others. The organization has a pool of multidisciplinary experts tasked with providing technical assistance, analytical services, and program management solutions to organizations addressing complex issues related to development.

Keerthishree G is the Regional Director-JIADA Bokaro and an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. She delivered a welcome note during the Industry Association workshop held at the Bokaro Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA) Bhawan. Keerthishree G has also served as the District Development Commissioner (DDC).

BJP responds to Rahul Gandhi’s comments on PM Modi’s popularity

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personality and global recognition. During an event in San Francisco, Rahul remarked that there are people in India, including the Prime Minister, who believe they know more than God. In response, Union minister Anurag Thakur has accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting both the Prime Minister and India during his foreign visits. Thakur has pointed out that PM Modi is highly respected worldwide, having held numerous meetings and interactions with foreign dignitaries. Rahul Gandhi has been in the US, where he has spoken with activists, civil society, and academics, as well as addressing an event for Indian diaspora. He will also visit New York, where he will meet thinkers at the Harvard Club of Harvard University and successful Indian-Americans in the creative industry.

About the company: The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) is one of the two major political parties in India, along with the Indian National Congress.

About the person: Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament, representing the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala. He is also a former president of the Indian National Congress, the main opposition party in India.

Survey Reveals Class 10 Students as Top Consumers of Tobacco Products

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According to a recent survey conducted by the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute in New Delhi, Class 10 students were found to be the most frequent consumers of tobacco products. The institute received a total of 71,39,473 calls until April 30th this year, and after analyzing the data, concluded that those who had passed their Class 10 exams made up the highest number of tobacco users. The survey also indicated that Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of calls, with a total of 1,23,508 calls, and that males accounted for 98% of the callers. The institute observed World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday and shared this data, explaining that 1,56,644 individuals have given up tobacco use. The National Tobacco Cessation Service (NTQLS) was originally established in a single room with six counsellor stations, and it was expanded in 2020 by then Union Minister of State for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

The Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute is one of the leading centers for pulmonary research in India. The Institute provides comprehensive patient care, education, and research in the field of pulmonary medicine, and strives to prevent and control respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, asthma, and COPD in India and beyond. The data presented on World No Tobacco Day is an essential component of the Institute’s efforts to educate people about the harmful effects of tobacco use and encourage individuals to quit smoking.

Ashwini Kumar Choubey is an Indian politician and currently serves as the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and as the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare in the Government of India. In 2020, he expanded the National Tobacco Cessation Service (NTQLS) project, which is designed to help individuals quit smoking and improve their health.

Maha Congress MP Suresh Dhanorkar Cremated with State Honours

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Thousands of people, including senior leaders from all major political parties, bid a tearful farewell to the only Congress MP from Maharashtra, Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar, who was cremated with full state honors in Chandrapur on Wednesday. Dhanorkar, who represented Chandrapur, passed away on Monday at a private hospital in New Delhi after a brief illness. He was 47 years old and is survived by his wife, Pratibha Dhanorkar, and their two sons. Dhanorkar’s mortal remains were brought from New Delhi to Warora, his native town, on Tuesday afternoon to enable people to pay their last respects. The funeral procession was taken around the town, with thousands of people paying their final respects to him. Dhanorkar was considered a rising political star and had started his political career with the Shiv Sena in the early 2000s. He joined the Congress in 2019 and bagged the Chandrapur Lok Sabha seat in his first attempt.

The person mentioned in this article is Suresh alias Balu Dhanorkar, who was the only Congress MP from Maharashtra and represented Chandrapur in the Lok Sabha. Dhanorkar was considered a rising political star and had started his political career with the Shiv Sena in the early 2000s. He joined the Congress in 2019 and bagged the Chandrapur Lok Sabha seat in his first attempt. Unfortunately, he passed away on Monday at a private hospital in New Delhi after a brief illness.

Warning Issued to Troubled NCP Unit in Kerala

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Trouble seems to be brewing within the Kerala unit of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as one of its two legislators, Thomas K. Thomas, has been warned against airing personal differences in public. This comes after Thomas expressed his ire towards State NCP president P.C. Chacko, who was interfering in local party affairs in Thomas’s home district of Alappuzha. The issue initially began as a small difference of opinion between the two but has now grown into an ugly spat. State Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran has pledged his full support to the Chacko camp, which has further angered Thomas. The NCP is an ally of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front, which is in power in Kerala.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a political party in India that was founded in 1999. The party is recognized as a national party by the Election Commission of India and has a presence primarily in the states of Maharashtra, Kerala, and Goa. The NCP is aligned with the Indian National Congress and is currently in power in Maharashtra in a coalition with the Shiv Sena and the Indian National Congress.

Thomas K. Thomas is a legislator from Kerala state in India. He won from the Kuttanad Assembly constituency in Alappuzha, which was previously held by his brother, businessman-turned former MLA, Thomas Chandy. A member of the Nationalist Congress Party, Thomas has expressed his displeasure with the state NCP president P.C. Chacko for interfering in local party affairs in his home district of Alappuzha. Thomas has been warned against airing personal differences in public by the party’s national president, Sharad Pawar.

Wrestling match leads to clash between traditional groups in Uttar Pradesh

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The ongoing controversy between Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the country’s top wrestlers is turning into a face-off between Ayodhya seers and khap leaders of western Uttar Pradesh. The khaps of Haryana and farmer outfits of western Uttar Pradesh led by Rakesh Tikait have extended their support to the wrestlers protesting against alleged sexual harassment by the WFI chief. Meanwhile, Ayodhya seers are supporting Singh and demanding an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The all-powerful Mani Ram Das Chhavni Peeth led by Mahant Kamal Nayan Das and the Lakshman Qila faction led by Mahant Maithili Raman Sharan have set aside their differences to support the WFI chief. The VHP cadre at Karsewakpuram in Ayodhya is also mobilizing support for Brij Bhushan’s upcoming rally on June 5.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a BJP MP and WFI chief who is currently facing allegations of sexual harassment by wrestlers. He has spent a significant part of his life in Ayodhya and is closely associated with seers, especially sadhus of Hanuman Garhi temple. He was also a known face of the Ram Mandir movement.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is responsible for promoting and regulating wrestling in India, with the aim of developing the sport at the grassroots level. The WFI also selects wrestlers to represent India at national and international competitions.

HD Kumaraswamy criticizes Congress ministers for inappropriate comments

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Former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy has criticized the Congress party, accusing some members of making inappropriate statements against his own party. Kumaraswamy states that his promise to dissolve JD(S) party was based on the implementation of the Pancharatna promises in this election season, and not upon losing the assembly elections. Furthermore, he expressed his disappointment by some half-baked ministers making such inappropriate claims. The recently concluded assembly elections in Karnataka saw Congress winning 135 seats and BJP getting 66 seats, whereas JD(S) only managed to secure 19 seats. Kumaraswamy’s tweets refer to the issue of implementing his election promises, and he seems to be frustrated that he feels people may not be aware of the rule’s implementation process.

Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S) is a political party in India that was formed in 1999 by the merger of the Janata Party, Karnataka Congress Party, and the breakaway faction of the Karnataka unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The party chiefly represents south India and its leaders have often held important positions in the government.

HD Kumaraswamy is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka twice. He is the son of the former Prime Minister of India H D Deve Gowda, who is the founder of the Janata Dal (Secular) party. Kumaraswamy is a member of the 17th Lok Sabha representing the Bangalore Rural constituency. He has also been involved in producing and acting in Kannada cinema.

Delhi Police Sources: No Evidence Supporting Wrestlers’ Claims

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The Delhi Police sources have stated that there is no evidence to prove the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The police have been investigating the matter and will be filing their final report within 15 days. The police have stated that the sections of POCSO added in the FIR carry a maximum sentence of less than seven years, and, therefore, the IO cannot proceed with an arrest. The wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat, had accused Singh of sexual harassment and had demanded his arrest.

The WFI is the governing body for wrestling in India. The organization is responsible for organizing wrestling competitions in India and selecting wrestlers for international tournaments. The WFI’s president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh and has previously served as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is a BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh and has served as the president of the Uttar Pradesh Wrestling Association. He is also the current President of the Wrestling Federation of India. Singh has been accused of sexual harassment by several wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Vinesh Phogat. The Delhi Police have stated that there is no evidence to support the wrestlers’ claims, and they will be filing their final report on the matter within 15 days. Singh has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the investigation.

Rajbhar warms up to BJP as former rivals become allies in UP

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As the Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections draw near, old foes are turning into friends. Two UP ministers, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak and Daya Shankar Singh, are warming up to Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party president Om Prakash Rajbhar. Pathak has called Rajbhar a ‘friend’, while Singh claims to have an excellent personal relationship with him. This comes after a recent legislative council by-election where SBSP voted in favor of BJP candidates. While the BJP leadership has not yet commented on a possible alliance with SBSP, Rajbhar is maintaining a studied silence on the matter. Despite this, he has recently attacked Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav as a drawing room politician lacking in maturity.

The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) is a political party based in India. It was founded in 2002 with the aim of promoting the development and welfare of the Rajbhar community, an OBC group in Uttar Pradesh. The party has contested elections in alliance with different parties, including BJP and the Samajwadi Party.

Om Prakash Rajbhar is the president of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP). He hails from the Rajbhar community and has been a vocal champion of their cause. Rajbhar has served as a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and has been a part of various political alliances in the state. He is known for his straightforward and often controversial statements.

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