Pratt & Whitney has appointed Ashish Saraf as its new VP & country head for India, succeeding his role at Thales. Saraf's appointment comes at a crucial time as PW faces ongoing engine issues with Airbus A320 aircraft, impacting airlines like IndiGo. He will spearhead strategic growth, engineering, supply chain, and digital transformation efforts in India.
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NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery led a team to meet Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, discussing the state's financial situation and the Viksit AP-2047 vision. The meeting, ahead of the AP Budget, included Finance Minister P Keshav and senior officials.
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved several significant initiatives, including the formation of the Sixth State Finance Commission and the creation of 346 new positions in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force. Additionally, key infrastructure projects like a solar energy initiative and irrigation schemes have been sanctioned to improve energy efficiency and land irrigation.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, expressing determination to nullify it once the BJP is ousted. During a presser, she accused the BJP of attempting to divide the country with the bill, which passed with 288 votes in favor and 232 against.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar defended the amendment to election rules restricting public inspection of CCTV footage at polling booths, emphasizing the need to protect voter privacy and prevent misuse of footage through fake narratives. The new rule limits access to CCTV footage, ensuring voter identities are safeguarded.
At the Maha Kumbh of Paush Purnima, devotees are combining spirituality with technology, capturing and sharing their experiences on social media platforms. The digital Maha Kumbh sees a rise in YouTube shorts, reels, and live-streaming, showcasing the event globally. The hashtag #EktaKaMahaKumbh trends, symbolizing unity.
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Former Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal wishes happy birthday to his colleague and ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia, lauding his contributions to education in Delhi. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also praises Sisodia for making Delhi's education model famous nationally and globally.
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