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Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024: Social media influencers awarded for their contributions

Minister of State, SP Singh Baghel said that influencers are not ordinary people and it is correct to honour them with awards. He added that his first award strengthened him. 

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Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024: Social media influencers awarded for their contributions

At the Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024, an initiative by the Balaji Foundation and APN, more than 20 social media influencers have been awarded for their significant contributions in various fields, from education to entertainment. The event was organised at the Indian Society of International Law in New Delhi on Wednesday. APN Editor-in-Chief Rajshri Rai welcomed the gathering for the event.

The Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024 witnessed the presence of the Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, SP Singh Baghel, and former Chief Justice of India, KG Balakrishnan, as the chief guests. The awardees have been bestowed with the Bharatiya Excellence Awards by the chief guests. 

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Addressing the Bharatiya Excellence Awards 2024, Minister of State, SP Singh Baghel said that the social media influencers are not ordinary people and it is correct to honour them with awards. He added that his first award strengthened him. 

Here is the list of Bharatiya Excellence Awards winners: 

Anil Nagar, founder of Adda 247, awarded for his contribution to online education. His organisation promotes high quality, affordable education in multiple Indian languages.

Avi Ekveer Sharma, founder and owner of Hemped Souls International, awarded Ayurvedic Innovator of the Year. Sharma uses a 400-year-old lineage to pioneer Vijaya-based remedies for global standards of wellness. 

Tanoora Swetha Menon, founder and CEO Zoul & Zera, was awarded Woman Entrepreneur of the Year. She is a celebrity fashion designer and solo traveller, who heads three major fashion brands.

Sumit and Vikas Yadav, founders of Learn with Sumit, were awarded for his contribution in defence education. The founders put their experience and expertise in defence to teach the students.

Sumit Pandey, owner of Ghar Ka Tadka Cloud Kitchen Chain, was awarded Best Performing Vegetarian Cloud Kitchen in Delhi-NCR. His business notably grew during the Covid-19 era and in 3 years was the best in the region. 

Satish Tripathi, a music composer and Singer, awarded for special acumen in music.

Suman Sharma, an educator and influencer, was awarded Best English Educator. Over 50,000 students benefited from his courses. He has a base of more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Suman Pahuja, a fitness and health influencer, was awarded Best Health and Fitness Coach for influencing thousands to achieve their fitness goals. 

Sharandeep Singh, owner of Your Burger Chachu, was awarded for most innovative food. The food chain makes the world’s biggest Gold Leaf burger in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. 

Sabri Brothers of the Sufi Qawwali band received Lifetime Achievement Awards. They are considered one of the greatest Sufi Qawwali singers, following the Chisti Order.

Dewan Syed Ali Moosa Nizami, chairperson of Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, awarded for social harmony. He is carrying forward an 800-year legacy from the clan of Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia.

Vasala Sampath Kumar, an Astrologer, YouTuber, Vaastu expert, was awarded Vaastu Shiromani.

Saurabh Yadav, founder of the startup Cograd, was awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Their startup has enabled more than 2000 students across India to gain digital literacy.

Tena Jain and Payal Jain, content creators and influencers awarded for trendsetting content creation.

Leenaa Kumar, an Indian actress and author, awarded for her contribution in Indian cinema for the past 25 years.

Lenju Thomas, CEO at Alliant Academy, awarded best in Health Education. Thomas’s Academy brings together like-minded professionals on a mission to ensure better healthcare with updated recent guidelines and practices.

Ankur Dobriyal, a singer, awarded for musical diversity. His voice has reached more than 25 million people on YouTube.

Major Mohammed Ali Shah, a former Indian Army man and a Bollywood actor, was awarded Top Defence Analyst. 

Dr Manoj Verghese, a journalist, awarded for his contribution to community development. He is the Editor at Media Advocacy of International Health Education and Media Centre, which works for the cause of leprosy.

Rahul Masih, a manufacturer and exporter, awarded Outstanding Global Exporter. Masih exports a wide range of items, including ceramic designer mugs, tumblers, tabletop gifts and other pottery items.

Anushree Nayyar, Emotional Health Coach, was awarded Top Emotional Health Coach. She is an energy healer and life transformation coach, working with clients across the globe.

Deepak Ram Niwas Hooda, a Kabaddi player, was awarded Athlete of the Year. 

The evening concluded with a concert by the Sabri Brothers of the Sufi Qawwali band.

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Parliament winter session: Government lists 15 bills, including Waqf bill

The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

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The government has listed five new ones and one to amend the contentious Waqf law out of 15 bills for the winter session of Parliament. The session will kick off on November 25 and conclude on December 20.

The government has introduced five new bills, including the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to promote coasting trade and increase the participation of Indian-flagged vessels owned and operated by Indian citizens for both national security and commercial purposes.

Another significant legislation that will be introduced by the government is the Indian Ports Bill, 2024. This bill is designed to implement measures for the conservation of ports, enhance security, and manage pollution, ensuring compliance with India’s international obligations and statutory requirements.

Additionally, the government plans to introduce the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024, which aims to meet India’s obligations under maritime treaties and support the development of Indian shipping while ensuring the efficient operation of the Indian mercantile marine in a way that serves national interests.

Pending legislation includes the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is awaiting consideration and passage after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha. The committee is expected to report by the end of the first week of the winter session.

Currently, there are eight bills, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, pending in the Lok Sabha, while two additional bills are in the Rajya Sabha.

Furthermore, the government has also listed the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill for introduction, consideration, and passage, which seeks to increase the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The Merchant Shipping Bill, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill, is slated for introduction and eventual passage.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare.

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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu over war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) today issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The court accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant of crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, inhumane acts, and the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare. The leaders allegedly restricted essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to civilians in Gaza, resulting in severe humanitarian crises and deaths, including among children.

Last year in October, Israel had launched attacks on Gaza in retaliation for the surprise attack by Hamas. The Israel-Hamas war has led to the death of thousands of civilians, while lakhs have been displaced. The major infrastructures in Gaza, including hospitals and schools, were also destroyed as Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas.

The International Criminal Court stated that it found reasonable grounds to believe the accused intentionally targeted civilians and limited medical supplies, forcing unsafe medical procedures, which caused immense suffering. This ruling was based on the findings from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024.

The court remarked that it has assessed that there are reasonable grounds to believe that PM Netanyahu and Defence Minister Gallant bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing attacks against the civilian population of Gaza.

Furthermore, it also noted that the lack of food, water, electricity and fuel, and medical supplies created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza, leading to death of civilians, including children due to malnutrition and dehydration.

Additionally, the International Criminal Court dismissed two challenges by Israel against its jurisdiction in the situation in the State of Palestine.

Notably, Israel had contested the ICC’s jurisdiction, claiming it could not be exercised without Israel’s consent. Nonetheless, the Chamber ruled that the Court has jurisdiction based on Palestine’s territorial scope, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It further noted that Israel’s objections were premature, as jurisdictional challenges under the Rome Statute can only be made after an arrest warrant is issued.

Reportedly, Israel had also requested a fresh notification regarding the investigation, started in 2021. Denying the request, the court stated that Israel had earlier declined to request a deferral, making additional notifications unnecessary.

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Yogi Adityanath accords tax-free status to Sabarmati Report film in Uttar Pradesh

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accorded a tax-free status to ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film, based on the train burning incident at Godhra in Gujarat in 2002, in the state.

The announcement was made after Chief Minister Adityanath attended the screening of Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna-starrer ‘The Sabarmati Report’ in Lucknow with the film’s cast.  

Speaking to reporters, actor Vikrant Massey thanked the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for making ‘The Sabarmati Report’ film tax-free in the state. “I want to thank Yogi Adityanath ji. This is an important film and I appeal to everyone to go and watch this film,” he said.

Chief Minister Adityanath along with many of his cabinet colleagues watched the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’ under a special screening at a cinema hall in the capital, said a spokesperson of the state government.

Several people associated with the film unit were also present on the occasion. Later the chief minister announced to make this film tax-free in UP.

The BJP-ruled states have been praising the makers of The Sabarmati Report, claiming the team has tried to bring out this truth in front of the people of the country through the film.

The saffron party is appealing to people to watch this film and try to get closer to the truth of Godhra.

Uttar Pradesh becomes the sixth BJP-ruled state after Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to declare lead actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna’s film tax-free.

Adityanath said along with identifying the faces of those who are conspiring against the country for political gains, there is also a need to expose them. The film team has discharged its responsibilities to expose the truth, he said, adding an attempt has been made to bring the real truth in front of the country in a big way through the film.

The Sabarmati Report is said to be based on the incident of setting fire to a train full of ‘karsevaks’ in Godhra on February 27, 2002, killing 90 devotees. After this incident, communal riots broke out in Gujarat. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also praised this film.

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