Killing of Amravati chemist act of terror, court denies accused bail
In a recent turn of events, Kamaltai Gavai, the mother of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai, sparked controversy when she rejected an invitation from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to attend a Vijayadashami celebration marking the centenary of the organization in Amravati, Maharashtra. The incident not only drew attention to her stance Continue reading CJIs Mother Kamaltai Gavais Rejection of RSS Invitation and the Controversy Surrounding Her Remarks on Hindus The post CJIs Mother Kamaltai Gavais Rejection of RSS Invitation and the Controversy Surrounding Her Remarks on Hindus appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
'Lived By Ambedkars Ideology': CJI Gavai's Mother Declines To Join RSS Event In Amravati
She noted that her husband had often engaged with organisations of opposing ideologies, including attending RSS events, but had never accepted their Hindutva philosophy
RSS invites CJI BR Gavai's mother for centenary event in Amravati
The RSS has invited CJI B R Gavai's mother, Dr Kamaltai R Gavai, as chief guest for its centenary celebrations in Amravati. This move, drawing political attention due to her son's judicial office, is part of the Sangh's centenary outreach. Gavai confirmed participation, invited in her personal capacity as a social worker.
NEW DELHI: Over 5,000 new pilots are expected to be trained over the next decade in the advanced pilot training centre at Gurugram, inaugurated on Tuesday by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The state-of-the-art facility is a 50:50 joint venture between Airbus and Air India. In a statement, Naidu said, Through this joint venture, ten cutting-edge simulators, including Indias first A350 simulators, will be installed with a planned investment of over Rs 1,000 crore. Billing it as a milestone for Indias rapidly growing aviation ecosystem, the Minister added, This landmark facility will ensure self-reliance in pilot training, advancing PM Narendra Modijis vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. An official release from the airline said the Air India-Airbus training centre (located inside the Air India Aviation Training Academy) will support the exponential growth of commercial aviation in India. It is designed to train pilots for the Airbus 320 and A350 aircraft families, and its courses are approved by both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The 12,000 sqm centre is now equipped with two Rull Flight Simulators for the Airbus A320 family aircraft. It will be further equipped with six A320 simulators and two A350 simulators progressively, the release said. JrgenWestermeier, President & Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia, said, This is more than a joint venture; it is a strategic investment in the future of the Indian aerospace industry itself. India is a strategic powerhouse for Airbus, and this state-of-the-art facility is a testament to our belief in its immense potential. Campbell Wilson, MD & CEO, Air India, said:Air India is in an expansion mode with 570 new aircraft on order and the new pilot training centre at our Aviation Training Academy in Gurugram,a part of which is being executed with Airbus, will help train and upskill pilots who will fuel Air Indias ambition of becoming a world-class airline. This facility is a major step forward in our transformation journey and in making Air India and the Indian aviation industry more self-reliant. The existing Air India Aviation Training Academy, opened in 2024, is already South Asias biggest aviation training academy. It is currently training over 2,000 aviation professionals. Within the next few years, it plans to train over 50,000 aviation professionals, including pilots, cabin crew, ground handling, engineering, and security staff. It has the best-in-class equipment for immersive training on Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) along with service training, grooming, voice, and accent training for cabin crew, the release said. In addition, Air India is also in the process of setting up South Asias largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) at Amravati in Maharashtra which aims to graduate 180 commercial pilots annually, it added.
After controversy, CJI Bhushan Gavais mother undecided on being chief guest at RSS event
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh had extended an invite to Kamala Gavai for its Vijayadasami celebration which will be held in Amravati on October 5
CJI Gavais mother sparks controversy over attendance at RSS centenary event
MUMBAI: A controversy has erupted over whether the mother of Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai will attend a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event marking Vijayadashami and the centenary of the organisation in Maharashtras Amravati district on October 5. The RSS had reportedly invited Dr Kamaltai Gavai, wife of late RS Gavai, a former governor, to attend the function as chief guest. The event is scheduled to be held at Srimati Narsamma Mahavidyalaya Maidan in Amravatis Kiran Nagar locality. The centenary celebrations will also include more than one lakh Hindu Sammelans and thousands of symposiums across the country, beginning with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats annual Vijayadashami address at the organisations Nagpur headquarters on October 2. Kamaltai Gavais name appeared on the invitation card that was printed and distributed. After criticism from Dalit, progressive and secular groups, it was clarified that the name had been included without the consent of the Chief Justice. A letter circulated on social media further stated that Kamaltai was an Ambedkarite and would not attend the RSS programme. The controversy deepened when her other son, Rajendra Gavai, later released a video saying his mother would attend the October 5 event. He said the Gavai family maintained relationships across parties and ideologies, but that did not mean they subscribed to them. Rajendra said his mother had accepted the invitation to attend the Amravati event, which he noted was separate from the main RSS function in Nagpur on October 2. Besides, personal relationships and political relationships are two different things. It does not mean attending an RSS event, leaving our Ambedkarite ideology behind. This is not the case. We strongly believe in our ideology, he said. Defending the decision, he cited the familys ties with leaders including Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Gangadhar Fadnavis, father of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Indira Gandhi had offered the chief minister post to my father, RS Gavai, but he refused to leave his Ambedkarite ideology and join the Congress. Even Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge offered me a ticket in the Lok Sabha elections, but I denied it for the same reason, he said. He added that some people unhappy with his brothers elevation as Chief Justice of India were spreading false information about the family. But the Gavai family has respected every person, even though he or she belongs to a different ideology. We respect all religions, he said.
Kamaltai Gavai, mother of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, has accepted an invitation to be the chief guest at an RSS Vijayadashami celebration on October 5 in Amravati. Her son, Dr. Rajendra Gavai, confirmed the acceptance, stating that personal ideology transcends political relations. This event forms part of the ongoing RSS centenary celebrations.
Will Chief Justice BR Gavai's Mother Attend RSS Vijayadashami Event? Jury Out
Uncertainty persists over Kamaltai R Gavai - Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's mother - attending a Vijayadashami function, organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in Maharashtra's Amravati next week.
Crops over 42.84 lakh acres damaged by heavy rain in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Over 42.84 lakh acres ready-to-harvest crops got badly damaged in the torrential rain in Maharashtra . According to the Maharashtra agriculture minister Duttaray Bharne, the 17, 85,714 hectares (42.84 lakh acres) of standing and ready to harvest crops got damaged. Nanded is one of the worst-affected districts, where 7.28 lakh hectares of crops got badly impacted, following 2.03 lakh hectares of crops damaged in Wasim district. In Yavatmal district, 3.18 lakh hectares, while 1.57 lakh hectares in Dharashiv, 1.77 lakh hectares in Akola, 47,266 hectares in Solapur, and 89,782 hectares of crops in Buldhana district were ruined in the heavy rain. In the torrential rain, impacted affected districts are Hingoli, Parbhani, Amravati, Jalgaon, Wardha, Sangli, Ahilyanagar, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Ratnagiri, Chandrapur, Satara, Nashik, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Gadchiroli, Raigad, Nagpur, and Pune. The most suffered crops include soybean, maize, cotton, urad, tur, moong while other places, vegetables, fruit crops, millet, sugarcane, onion, jowar and turmeric crops have also been affected. 35 lakh acres of crops damaged in torrential rain in Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Bharen said that Maharashtra has been witnessing heavy rains and floods over the last two months, which havecaused huge losses to farmers. The heavy rains in August and September of this year have caused huge losses in a total of 195 talukas across 30 districts of Maharashtra. The rains during this period have caused huge losses to Kharif crops in 654 revenue circles, the agriculture minister said. He further added that the Panchnamas in some districts have been completed, and compensation has also been extended to the affected farmers. The Panchnamas in the remaining areas are going on a war footing. The state is taking all possible measures to provide financial assistance to the affected farmers. State government is standing firmly with the farmers in times of this crisis, Bharne said. Sharad Pawar , in his Nasik farmers outcry rally, criticized the state government for ignoring the farmers. He said that in the last two months, more than two thousand farmers committed suicide, but no serious attention has been given.
Passenger Trapped Under Train in Akola Rescued with Gas Cutter
50-year-old Mushtaq Khan injured after slipping while alighting Pune-Amravati train at Murtijapur station
Indore tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan, but lags on PM10 levels; Delhi figured at 32nd position
Indore, India's cleanest city, topped the 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2025' for air pollution mitigation, despite a slight PM10 increase. Jabalpur and Agra/Surat followed. Amravati, Dewas led in smaller population categories. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav noted PM10 reductions in 103 NCAP cities, with Mumbai achieving a 44% decline. Chennai is the only metro meeting air quality standards.
Indore, Amravati, Dewas top rankings for clean air efforts under NCAP
Indore, Amravati, and Dewas were recognized as top performers in air pollution reduction under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that wards within cities will be assessed for air quality efforts starting next year. He highlighted the increase in Ramsar sites and emphasized a holistic approach to combatting pollution, urging cities to prioritize clean air.
9 drown, 12 missing in separate incidents during Ganesh idol immersions in Maharashtra
MUMBAI: Ganpati festivities culminated on Sunday with lakhs of devotees bidding farewell to the adorable elephant-headed god they consecrated and worshipped for ten days, while at least nine persons drowned and 12 were missing in various incidents related to immersion of idols in Maharashtra. These incidents were reported from Thane, Pune, Nanded, Nashik, Jalgaon, Washim, Palghar and Amravati districts, officials said on Sunday. In Pune district, five persons were swept away in different water bodies in three separate incidents, an official said. Two men were swept away in Bhama river at Waki Khurd and one at Shell Pimpalgaon. Another person slipped into a well at Birwadi in the rural part of the district. A 45-year-old man was swept away at Khed, the Pune official said. Bodies of three persons were recovered, he added. Three persons were swept away in a river in Gandegaon in Nanded district, one of whom was rescued some time later, a local official said. Search was on for the other two, Nanded police said. Similar incidents took place in Sinnar and Kalwan areas of Nashik district. Five persons were swept away in Nashik. The bodies of two persons have been recovered, while efforts are on to trace the others, the official said. Three persons were swept away in Jalgaon in separate incidents, the official said. Three persons from Mundewadi in Thane's Shahapur taluka were swept away in the strong currents of the Bhargavi river near a dam. They were returning after immersing a Ganpati idol, Shahapur Tehsildar Parmeshwar Kasule said. He identified the persons as Datta Lote, Pratip Munde and Kuldeep Jakare. The bodies of Lote and Munde have been retrieved. The search for Jakare is underway, the tehsildar said. In Palghar district, three men who were swept away in a creek during Ganpati idol immersion were saved with the help of a Ro-Ro boat after a quick alert from maritime authorities, officials said on Sunday. The incident took place at around 3 pm on Saturday at Narangi jetty in Virar (West), they said. Two persons drowned in Washim district, a local official said, adding the body of one of them has been recovered. One man drowned in Amravati, as per police. His body was retrieved by the disaster management team. In Mumbai city, where immersion processions extend several hours, a man died of electrocution and five other individuals sustained injuries, civic officials said. The incident occurred on Khairani Road in the Sakinaka area on Sunday morning when a Ganesh idol came into contact with a hanging electric wire. Amid continuous rainfall in Maharashtra, state disaster response teams and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed, officials said. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, two teenage boys drowned after falling into a stream during the immersion of an idol of Lord Ganesh in Raisen district. The boys drowned after falling into a stream in Gatkheda village on Saturday night, police said.
Amravati SHOCKER! Wife falls in love with employer, kills husband with lover
A shocking murder in Amravati's Pathrot village: A woman fell in love with her employer and, with his help, killed her husband.
Very soon, the bullet train is going to come to South India; It will connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Amravati, and Bengaluru, all four cities
At SLBC meet, Chief Minister warns against year-end lending, calls for backing SHGs, incubation centres, and developing Amravati as a financial hub
Andhra Pradeshs latest ask: Stand as guarantor to bring back Singapore to Amravati
Andhra Pradesh government wants to revive the Amaravati capital city project. N Chandrababu Naidu's government seeks central support to bring back Singaporean investors. Singapore wants assurance from the Indian government. Nara Lokesh met S Jaishankar for assistance. A tripartite agreement with Singapore and the World Bank is possible.
The India Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts. Orange alert is for Amravati and Gadchiroli. Yellow alert is for Nagpur and other Vidarbha areas. Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected. Amravati may witness heavy rainfall on August 18. Gadchiroli may see similar conditions on August 19. Weather activity is expected to reduce from August 21.
Amravati farmers reaffirm faith in PM Modi; urge for strong stance against US pressure
Farmers in Amravati expressed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They urged a firm stance against US demands to open agricultural markets. Farmers showed confidence in Modi's leadership and the development of Andhra Pradesh. They recalled promises of development for Amravati. A farmer compared US President Trump to former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Incidentally, the CJI is from Amravati and Deshmukh's grandfather late Dr K.G. Deshmukh was once Vice-Chancellor of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Half kg hairball removed from 10-year-old girl's stomach in Maharashtra
AMRAVATI: Nearly half a kilogram of hairball has been removed from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl through surgery in Maharashtra's Amravati city after she complained of digestion related issues, doctors have said. The girl informed doctors that she had the habit of eating hair for a long time, paediatric surgeon Dr Usha Gajbhiye, from a private hospital where the minor underwent the surgery, told reporters on Tuesday. The girl was brought to the hospital 20 days back with complaints of vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss problems since the last five to six months, she said. After her medical examination and counselling, the girl told Dr Gajbhiye that she used to eat hair. It came to light from the medical examination that the mass of hair had gathered into a ball in her stomach, the doctor said. We decided to operate upon her, and during the surgery conducted a few days back, about half a kilogram of hairball was found in her stomach, she said. The hairball was removed successfully, and the girl is now able to eat properly and she has no other problem, Dr Gajbhiye said. The girl will be discharged soon, she added.
Half kg hairball removed from 10-yr-old girl's stomach
Nearly half a kilogram of hairball has been removed from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl through surgery in Maharashtra's Amravati city after she complained of digestion related issues, doctors have said.
Half Kg Of Hairball Removed From 10-Year-Old Girl's Stomach In Maharashtra
Nearly half a kilogram of hairball has been removed from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl through surgery in Maharashtra's Amravati city after she complained of digestion related issues, doctors have said.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu invites Singapore entrepreneurs to invest in his state
SINGAPORE, Jul 29: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has invited Singapore-based investors and entrepreneurs to participate in Indias development drive and listed a wide range of projects planned and being implemented in his state. Addressing investors at the Andhra Pradesh Singapore Business Forum and Partnership Summit Roadshow on Monday, he highlighted a wide range of opportunities in the ongoing development of infrastructure, such as ports and airports, and the creation of Quantum Valley in Amravati. Naidu said [] The post Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu invites Singapore entrepreneurs to invest in his state appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Will do consultation and arbitration after retirement, won't accept any government post: CJI Gavai
AMRAVATI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on July 26 said that he will do 'consultation and arbitration' after his retirement, and will not accept any government post. He was speaking at the inauguration of Late T R Gilda Memorial E-Library in Amravati District and Sessions Court in Maharashtra. I have declared this on several occasions in the past that I will not accept any government position after November 24. I will do consultation and arbitration, CJI Gavai said. The CJI is due to retire on November 23. Gavai on Friday paid tributes at the memorial of his father and former governor of Kerala and Bihar, R S Gavai, in his native village Darapur in Amravati. The CJI, along with his family members, attended the death anniversary programme of his father in their village. On Friday, he also laid the foundation stone for a grand gate to be constructed on the way to Darapur village. The entrance has been named after RS Gavai, who was fondly called Dadasaheb Gavai. Ambedkars vision is timeless moral compass for India, says Chief Justice Gavai
Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, affirmed his plans to engage in consultation and arbitration post-retirement, ruling out acceptance of any government position. Speaking at the inauguration of the Late T R Gilda Memorial E-Library in Amravati, CJI Gavai, who is set to retire on November 23, reiterated his commitment to these professional pursuits.
Won't accept any post after retirement: CJI Gavai
CJI Gavai was speaking after being felicitated at Darapur, his native village in Maharashtras Amravati district.
Wont Accept Any Post After Retirement: CJI Gavai
Amravati (Maharashtra), Jul 25: Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Friday said that he will not accept any post after retirement. He was speaking after being felicitated at Darapur, his native village in Maharashtras Amravati district. I have decided that I will not accept any government position after my retirementI will get more time after retirement, so I will try to spend more time in Darapur, Amravati and Nagpur, the CJI said. Gavai would be retiring in November [] The post Wont Accept Any Post After Retirement: CJI Gavai appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Patchy showers and high humidity mark Amravati's weather today; air quality remains clean
Andhra Pradesh's capital city Amravati is expected to experience patchy rainfall throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from 25.5C to 31.3C. High humidity at 84% will create a muggy atmosphere, but the air quality remains good with an AQI of 45. Tomorrow's forecast predicts partly cloudy skies and no rain, with temperatures between 25.0C and 33.0C.
Woman Held for Branding 10-Day-Old Infant With Hot Iron Rod in Amravati
10-day-old girl burned in superstitious ritual to treat bloating; police invoke black magic law
I Am Hanging Myself': 15-Year-Old Student Dies By Suicide After Being 'Insulted' By Teacher
A 15-year-old student from Amravati allegedly committed suicide after feeling insulted by his teacher. A police case is registered against the named teacher and probe is underway.
Video: Private bus overturns in Telanganas Adilabad, 25 injured
Hyderabad: Twenty-five passengers were severely injured after a privately owned travel bus overturned in Telanganas Adilabad district on Sunday, June 29. The accident occurred near Gadi Hatnur village when the bus was en route to Amravati, Maharashtra, from Hyderabad. The driver reportedly lost control, after which the bus hit a roadside railing and overturned. Locals Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Eight killed as heavy rain, lightning lash Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts
MUMBAI: At least eight persons were killed, mostly due to lightning strikes, as heavy rains pummelled parts of Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday. The weather department has issued a red alert for the coastal districts of Ratnagiri and Raigad and an orange alert for Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg, and ghat areas of Pune, Satara and Kolhapur, they said. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been stationed for rescue operations. As per the state disaster management report, Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall at 88.1 mm, followed by Raigad with 65.3 mm, Sindhudurg with 43.8 mm, Thane with 29.6 mm, and Yavatmal with 27.5 mm, in 24 hours ending at 11 am. According to authorities, eight people have lost their lives, and 10 have suffered injuries in different parts of the state. Fatalities, mostly due to lightning strikes, were reported in Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Nandurbar, and Amravati, they said. Among major rivers in the Konkan region, the Jagbudi River in Ratnagiri district is flowing above the warning level, and Khed, Alsure, Chinchghar and Prabhuwadi villages on its banks may be affected if the water level rises, the disaster management report stated.
