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Vietnam’s Long-Serving Leader Nguyen Phu Trong Dies At 80

July 19, 2024, 5:34 pm

Vietnam’s long-serving leader, Nguyen Phu Trong, has passed away “after a period of illness,” marking the end of a significant political era. The announcement came days after the government indicated he was stepping back to focus on his health, having handed his duties to President To Lam.

Mr. Trong, who was the general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party since 2011 and briefly served as president, was considered one of the most powerful leaders in decades. He oversaw the robust growth of Vietnam’s economy and was known for his “blazing furnaces” anti-corruption campaign.

His death comes at a turbulent time for Vietnam’s Communist leadership, with three top leaders recently resigning amid unspecified accusations of wrongdoing. According to an official statement released on Friday, Mr. Trong died “due to old age and serious illness.”

Just a day before, the Vietnamese government had surprisingly announced that Mr. Trong needed time to focus on treatment for an unspecified medical condition, adding that President To Lam would take over his duties in running the party’s central committee, politburo, and secretariat. The government also awarded Mr. Trong the Gold Star, Vietnam’s highest honor, for his contributions to the party and country.

Seen as recently as late June welcoming Russian President Vladimir Putin on a state visit, Mr. Trong had missed several events in recent months, including the launch of a book compiling his speeches. His health had been a subject of intense speculation, with the state maintaining discretion over the health of party leaders to portray Vietnam as a stable nation under single-party rule.

Mr. Trong’s tenure saw Vietnam’s GDP per capita more than double, and the country inked several free trade agreements with the West and Asian neighbors. He was known for engaging with international leaders, including those from the US, Russia, and China, while maintaining a strong commitment to socialist ideals.

His anti-corruption campaign led to nearly 200,000 officials facing disciplinary action or criminal charges, although it did not completely eradicate corruption. Recent scandals, including a $44 billion fraud case, highlight ongoing issues. The anti-corruption drive has also contributed to instability within the Communist Party, with numerous top officials purged, leaving few potential successors, particularly in the politburo.

Mr. Trong’s death poses significant questions about succession and the future political direction of Vietnam. With the old guard fading, the country faces uncertainty and anxiety about what lies ahead.

Dal Khalsa Founder Gajinder Singh Khalsa, Involved In 1981 Indian Airlines Hijacking, Dies In Pakistan

July 5, 2024, 1:07 pm

Gajinder Singh Khalsa, the founder and patron of Dal Khalsa, reportedly passed away from a heart attack at a hospital in Pakistan on Thursday at the age of 74. Dal Khalsa has yet to officially confirm his death. He is survived by his daughter.

Gajinder Singh was one of five members of the previously banned organization, Dal Khalsa, who hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-423 on September 29, 1981. The flight, which had taken off from Delhi’s Palam airport for Srinagar, carried 111 passengers and 6 crew members. The hijackers forced the plane to land in Lahore, demanding the release of several Khalistani extremists, including Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

The hijackers were arrested and served a life sentence from September 30, 1981, to October 31, 1994, in Pakistan. Following the hijacking incident, the Indian government banned Dal Khalsa in 1982, allowing it to resume overground activities a decade later. In January 2002, the Indian government listed Gajinder Singh Khalsa among the 20 “most wanted” and sought his extradition from Pakistan. After their release in 1994, two of the hijackers returned to India, while the remaining three stayed in Pakistan.

In 2020, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, decided to honor Gajinder Singh Khalsa with the title of ‘Sikh Warrior in Exile.’

Reacting to the announcement, Dal Khalsa spokesman Kanwar Pal Singh criticized the Indian government’s view of Gajinder Singh. “The decision of the government to label him as a ‘terrorist’ is unjustified. He is not a killer or a criminal. He is a man of politics. He wanted to change the system. He has never shown any prejudice or discrimination towards any religion or culture. He struggled for Sikh rights but never took up arms to accomplish the mission. The charges of sedition against him don’t fall under the definition of terrorism. Sedition is not a terrorist act. He has already spent 13 years and four months in Lahore jail for his act,” he said.

Kanwar Pal further explained that while Dal Khalsa activists did hijack the aircraft to Lahore, none of them carried firearms or harmed any passengers. He mentioned that Gajinder Singh went to Germany in July 1996 but was deported to Pakistan due to pressure from India. “A petition was filed by our party activists in the administrative court of Germany protesting the deportation of Gajinder Singh back to Pakistan. Since then, he is in exile,” he added.

In addition to Gajinder Singh, the other hijackers included Tajinderpal Singh, Satnam Singh, Jasbir Singh Cheema, and Karan Singh. Tajinderpal returned to India in December 1997, and Satnam in 1999. A Delhi court in August 2018 acquitted Tajinderpal and Satnam of charges of waging war against the country, granting them “benefit of doubt” as the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond “reasonable doubt.

Mumbai Cricket Association President Amol Kale Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In New York; Went There To Watch IND Vs. PAK Match

June 10, 2024, 8:35 pm

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Amol Kale has tragically passed away from a cardiac arrest in New York, USA on Monday.

He attended the Indian cricket team’s match against arch-rivals Pakistan at Nassau County Stadium in New York on Sunday, along with MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik and office-bearer Suraj Samat.

Under his leadership, Wankhede Stadium successfully hosted World Cup 2023 fixtures, including the semifinal between India and New Zealand. His innovative popcorn initiative was widely acclaimed during the international event.

Under his leadership, the domestic cricket circuit flourished, with Mumbai securing victory in the Ranji Trophy during the 2023-24 season.

Amol Kale was an integral part of the core committee of the Street Premier League and had intentions to rejuvenate the Mumbai T20 League.

He was also at the helm when the MCA made the groundbreaking decision to ensure that Mumbai players would receive match fees equivalent to what the BCCI provides to its players.

Sankay Naik, currently serving as the vice-president, is expected to assume interim leadership of the Mumbai Cricket Association.

Silvio Berlusconi, four-time Italian PM, dies at 86

June 12, 2023, 4:33 pm

Former Italian Prime Minister and businessman-turned-politician Silvio Berlusconi passed away in Milan at the age of 86, according to the media report.

The right-wing leader, who was born on 29 September, 1936, in Milan, was elected PM of Italy four times and transformed Italian politics. His dominance over the electoral process had an impact on the opinions of an entire generation of Italians.

The Ex- Italian PM was also known for his money and sex scandals, apart from being a bigwig in Italian politics.

He won elections again in 2001 and 2008 thanks to new voters drawn to his economic growth pledges. He stayed in office until the end of 2011, when he stepped down following a highly publicised sex scandal.

Youth who tried self-immolation near Yogi’s home, dies

May 1, 2023, 4:32 pm

A youth who tried to self-immolate near Uttar Pradesh’s CM Yogi Adityanath’s official residence last week passed away due to a severe burn injury at a hospital on Monday, as per the Lucknow Police. The deceased has been identified as Anand Mishra, a resident of Unnao.

The youth was admitted to the Civil Hospital in a serious condition, where he breathed his last today.

“The deceased brought some inflammable material with him and set himself on fire, and during the treatment, he made serious allegations of harassment against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Bamba Lal Diwakar”.

Meanwhile, BJP MLA Diwakar has also filed a First Information Report (FIR) on 22 April, at Makhi police station against the deceased for making threats to him.

This comes after a Facebook post and audio of the deceased went viral in the last few weeks, in which he was giving threats to a BJP MLA. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

RJD leader Sharad Yadav dies aged 75

January 12, 2023, 11:20 pm

Former Union Minister and RJD leader Sharad Yadav passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. Taking to Twitter his daughter Subhashini Yadav tweeted, “Papa nhi rahe (Papa is no more).”

PM Modi’s mother dies at 100, carried her mortal remains

December 30, 2022, 8:56 am

PM Modi carried the mortal remains of his mother Heera Ben, who passed away on Friday at the age of 100 in Gandhi Nagar of Gujarat.

Heeraben Modi, mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed away at the age of 100 in Ahmedabad’s UN Mehta Hospital. In an emotional homage to his mother’s “glorious” life, Prime Minister Modi said on Twitter that she told him something that he will never forget when they first met on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

“Work with intelligence and live life with purity,” the PM’s tweet added.

Heeraben was reportedly making progress on Thursday after the hospital issued a statement to that effect. Due to her health, she was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday. After learning of his mother’s condition, the prime minister hurried to the hospital in Ahmedabad, where he spent the next hour and a half.

For Heeraben Modi’s passing, condolences have already started to flow in. PM Modi received condolences from Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, among other individuals.

On June 18, 1923, Heeraben Modi was born in Vadnagar, Mehsana, Gujarat. The third of her six children, PM Modi, she has five sons and a daughter. She shared a home with the prime minister’s younger brother Pankaj Modi in the Raysan hamlet close to Gandhinagar.

Car rams 1-year old toddler, dies

December 17, 2022, 9:13 am

A toddler lost his life after a child came under a car on Friday. The child was playing near his father’s shop and the tragic incident happened. “A one-year-old boy died after he came under a car while playing near his father’s shop in Chandigarh,” Chandigarh Mridul, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) said. Meanwhile, ASP Mridul said, there was a possibility of a blindspot while the accused was turning a car. However, further details are awaited.

Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma passes away at 24

November 20, 2022, 5:06 pm

Aindrila Sharma, a Bengali actor, passed away on Sunday after a protracted illness. The 24-year-condition old’s reportedly got worse since she had several cardiac arrests in the night between Saturday and Sunday. After experiencing a brain stroke on November 1, she spent more than two weeks being treated at a hospital in Kolkata. Numerous performers in the Bengali entertainment sector paid respect to the young actor.

According to the sources, Aindrila, who was on ventilator support, suffered multiple cardiac arrests on Saturday night. She died at 12.59 pm despite efforts by the medical team present to revive her. The actor had been rushed to a hospital in Kolkata on November 1 after she suffered a brain stroke. She had been on ventilator support over the last several days. She had also undergone a surgery during her 20-day stay in the hospital.

Many actors from the Bengali industry took to Twitter to mourn her death. “Stay in peace Aindrila. Let Aindrila’s will power be our inspiration,” tweeted Prosenjit Chatterjee. Actor Jeet extended condolences to Aindrila’s boyfriend, actor Sabyasachi Chowdhury, and wrote, “My deepest condolences for her family & fans..Stay strong #SabyasachiChowdhury no words can suffice the pain you are going through.” Composer and filmmaker Indraadip Dasgupta tweeted, “Long live Aindrila in our hearts and memories…. It’s just a transition for a soul like you to the next level …. You are the best.”

Aindrila’s boyfriend Sabyasachi debunked rumours that she had passed away on Facebook on Saturday by writing that she had been getting better. Later, when it became clear that she was becoming worse, he removed his Facebook posts.

Aindrila appeared in TV programmes like Jibon Jyoti and Jiyon Kathi after making her acting debut in Jhumur. She also had appearances in a few OTT Bengali films. She had twice battled cancer.

106-year-old ‘first voter of independent India’ dies in Himachal; condolences pour in

November 5, 2022, 12:47 pm

Shyam Saran Negi, the first citizen of independent India to vote, died Saturday morning at the age of 106 at his home in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur. Chief Minister Jairam Thakur expressed his condolences on Twitter. “I am saddened to learn of the death of Shyam Saran Negi Ji, the first voter of independent India and a Kinnaur resident,” he wrote in Hindi.

“He cast his postal vote for the assembly elections on November 2 for the 34th time, this memory will always be emotional… May God give his virtuous soul a place at his feet and provide support to the bereaved family members. Om shanti,” Thakur added.

According to the Election Commission, Shyam Saran Negi voted in the state assembly elections via postal ballot. At his residence, he was also honoured by Kinnaur deputy commissioner. The EC also mourned Negi’s death, describing him as a “man of exceptional faith in democracy.”

“ECI mourns the demise of Shri Shyam Saran Negi. We are eternally grateful for his service to the nation,” the poll panel’s spokesperson was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. “He inspired millions to vote, even before his demise, he voted for Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2022 through postal ballot on November 2, 2022,” the Election Commission further wrote on Twitter.

Several BJP and Congress leaders expressed their condolences to the Negi family. “The BJP expresses deep sorrow and condolences on the death of independent India’s first voter, Shyam Saran Negi Ji,” the BJP said. “May God bless the departed pious soul and grant him peace and salvation,” the Himachal Pradesh unit of the BJP tweeted.

Steel man of India Jamshed J. Irani dies at 86

November 1, 2022, 11:32 am

Dr. Jamshed J. Irani, frequently known as the Steel Man of India, died on Monday late night in Jamshedpur at the age of 86.

We are deeply saddened at the demise of Padma Bhushan Dr. Jamshed J Irani, fondly known as the Steel Man of India. Tata Steel family offers its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones”, Tata Steel tweeted on its official handle.

On June 2, 1936, Dr. Jamshed J. Irani was born in Nagpur. He graduated with a BSc in Science from the city’s Science College in 1956, and two years later, in 1958, he earned an MSc in Geology from Nagpur University.

Later, as a JN Tata scholar, Irani travelled to the University of Sheffield in the UK where he earned a master’s in metallurgy in 1960 and a PhD in 1963.

In 1962, Dr. Irani started working for the British Iron and Steel Research Association. In 1968, he went to India and began working for the Tata Iron and Steel Company (now known as Tata Steel) as the director-in-charge of research and development’s assistant.

Dr. Irani rose through the ranks to become Tata Steel’s president in 1985, general manager in 1979, and general superintendent in 1978. Before retiring in 2001, he later rose through the ranks to joint managing director in 1988 and managing director in 1992.

Dr. Jamshed J. Irani joined the Tata Steel Board and held the position of non-executive director beginning in 2001 for ten years. Additionally, he held directorships at a number of Tata Group firms, including Tata Motors and Tata Teleservices.

Dr. Irani also held the position of national president of the Confederation of Indian Industry from 1992 to 1993. For his contributions to industry, he received a number of honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2007.

Dr. Irani is survived by his wife Daisy Irani, as well as his three children, Zubin, Niloufer, and Tanaaz.

After delivering a stillborn child, a Class 7 girl in Odisha tribal hostel dies

October 8, 2022, 1:59 pm

Officials of Odisha’s Kandhamal district told that a Class 7 girl studying in a tribal residential school in Odisha’s Kandhamal district died on Thursday, a day after she delivered a stillborn baby. The girl, who studied in an ashram school of Kandhamal run by the SC/ST department, was kept in an childcare institution of the district after she was found pregnant on 23 September. She went into labour on 5 October and an ambulance was called as there was no emergency service at the child care institution. By the time ambulance arrived, the girl already gave birth to a stillborn.Kandhamal district child protection officer Rashmita Karan said both the mother and child were rushed to the nearest community health centre, but on arrival, doctors declared the baby dead. She said, “On Thursday night, the girl’s condition suddenly deteriorated and doctors immediately referred her to the district headquarters hospital at Phulbani. But before an ambulance could be arranged, she died.”The hostel warden was dismissed over her negligence of duty and a case was registered in a local police station afternoon it was found that the girl was four months pregnant.Police has also detained a Class 10th student of another residential school in this regard.The family members or the girl and other community members alleged negligence and asked that why the girl was brought back from MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur town if her condition was not stable.Rabindra Kumar Mishra, a Berhampur-based social activist, has filed a petition before the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) regarding high number of pregnancies among tribal girls in residential schools in a district like Kandhamal. Also, former MLA Karendra Majhi said the district administration was responsible for the girl’s death and demanded ₹20 lakh compensation for the family.