post of Congress President ; I don't shy away from a challenge.

 post of Congress President ; I don't shy away from a challenge.

New Delhi, October 08: Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor, who is running for the Congress Presidential election, has clarified that he is not behind the race. are departing. Saying that he received "rumours" of withdrawing his candidature from the election, Tharoor said in a video, "I don't shy away from a challenge. I never have a lifetime and never will." He also said that he was surprised to receive some calls that informed him about the 'rumours'. "There are rumors going around, quoting sources in Delhi, that I am stepping back today. I assure you that I do not shy away from a challenge. All my life I have never had and will never be. It is a struggle Friendly fight within a party, but fight till the end. And I'm here to stand." He also appealed to the party workers to vote for him. He said, "Please come and vote for me on the 17th. Think tomorrow, think of Tharoor." Earlier, Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor had said that his opponent and senior party leader Mallikarjun Kharge cannot bring change in the party. Addressing party workers at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Nagpur, Tharoor claimed that he represents change in the party. "We are not enemies, this is not war. Some people are saying that Kharge ji is a senior leader, and why don't I get out of the race for him? I respect Kharge ji, but this is the future of our party. There is an election for the BJP. There are differences in the way we want to take the party forward," ANI quoted the Congress MP as saying. He said, "Kharge ji is part of our leadership, and apart from the Gandhi family, he is among the top three leaders of the Congress party. But leaders like him cannot bring change and will continue with the current system. I will bring the hopes of party workers." According to Parivartan, "On his turn, Kharge told a press conference that he told Tharoor that it would be better to have a consensus candidate, but the latter insisted on a contest for "democracy" for the Congress president's post if If necessary, polling will be held on October 17. Counting of votes will be done on October 19 and results will be declared on the same day. More than 9,000 Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) representatives will vote in the election.

Indian Air Force Day: Weapons Systems Branch in Air Force, Induction of Women Firefighters, Emphasis on Self-Reliance

 

New Delhi: Today, October 8 Saturday is the 90th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (Indian Air Force Day). This is the first time that the Indian Air Force Day celebrations were held outside Delhi in Chandigarh.

About 80 airplanes displayed their abilities and stunts for hours on the Sukna Lake here. A new combat uniform was also unveiled today. Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary watched the parade and announced the creation of a new operational branch.

On this historic day, the Government is pleased to say that the Government has approved the creation of a Weapons Systems Branch for officers in the IAF. This is the first time since independence that a new operational branch is being created in the Air Force. It basically handles specialized streams of force in surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air missiles, remotely piloted aircraft and weapon system operators in twin and multi-crew aircraft, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary said while addressing the programme. He said that as the cost of flight training has been reduced, the government will save more than Rs 3,400 crore.

Women fire fighters from next year: On the same occasion, he also spoke about happiness to the women youth community of the country. Women fire fighters will be inducted into the Air Force from next year. In this regard, the creation of infrastructure is in progress and business formation is being facilitated, he said. This year the focus of IAF Day is on self-reliance or indigenization. Several indigenously-built platforms will feature on IAF Day - the newly inducted Prachand Light indigenously-built combat helicopter was inducted last week. Air Force Day marks the official induction of the Indian Air Force in 1932 as a supporting force of England's Royal Air Force. Every year, the day is celebrated in the presence of Indian Air Force chiefs and senior officers.

Cabinet approves increase in SC, ST reservation

 

 Bengaluru: The state cabinet has approved the increase in reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in the state.

Chief Minister Basavaraja S. to increase the reservation rate for Scheduled Castes from 15 to 17 percent and Scheduled Tribe reservation from 5 to 7 percent. A cabinet committee headed by Bommai has given permission.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J. C. Madhuswamy, Justice Nagmohan Das report has been accepted by the government. The report will be presented before both houses for approval. Later we will send it to the central government. He explained that the increase in reservation will come into effect after getting permission from there.

An all-party meeting was held in this regard yesterday. It may be recalled that there was unanimous approval for increase in reservation