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JNUSU and Varsity official, Umesh Kadam, level allegations against each other

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JNUSU and Varsity official, Umesh Kadam, level allegations against each other

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The election committee of JNU students’ union polls and the administration on Wednesday, September 11, got into a war of words and levelled allegations against each other, according to the Hindustan Times.

Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Dean of Students Umesh Kadam alleged students gheraoed him.

On the other hand, the JNUSU election committee members claimed that when they went to submit their replies to Kadam’s summon issued to them, accusing them of violating Lyngdoh Committee guidelines during the recently concluded polls, they were not allowed to enter the office.

Kadam had sent a notice to the members of the student-run election committee on Monday, seeking a reply by 10 am on Wednesday in the matter, according to media reports.

Kadam, also the chairman of Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) claimed that the election committee members did not arrive at his office from 10 am to 2.30 pm.

“They only came around 5.30 pm, when we refused to take the submissions since it was closing time and they refused to leave from there,” he said.  Many students started protesting and they sat next to the office gate and blocked it, he claimed.

“Even after the office was closed at 5.30, they kept harassing me and my staff. I was held hostage in the office for several hours and the students were shouting loudly outside the office,” Kadam alleged.

He claimed that his blood pressure also shot up. “I sat in my car but the students gheraoed it and later when I went and sat in a car provided by security personnel, they even gheraoed it,” he said. Kadam said he started feeling uneasy and went to the health centre.

Sources said the Election Committee has a total of 54 members. Out of these, 28 members were given time to respond on Wednesday, September 11 and the remaining 26 members till Thursday, September 12.

They were also allowed to submit their answers through a single letter and all 54 members could sign that letter. However, only 15 members were able to give their answers on Wednesday from 3 to 5.30 pm, sources said.  Kadam claimed that around 15-20 students had come to his office but when they were not allowed to enter, they called more students.  

Kadam also said that since the elections are over, the election committee is dissolved now but the members have not yet handed over the keys of the place they had been allotted. He said some candidates who had contested elections were also there and they shouted slogans and used “bad language”.

Meanwhile, Students claimed the administration was trying to intimidate the election committee.  The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union polls were held on September 6 and the counting commenced the next day. 

The polls recorded a turnout of 67.9 per cent, the highest in seven years. But the Delhi High Court had restricted the university from notifying the results.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30

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The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), paving the way for a leadership transition in the Indian Army later this month. Lt Gen Seth, who currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, will succeed General Upendra Dwivedi upon the latter’s retirement on June 30, 2026.

The appointment was announced on Saturday, with the government confirming that Lt Gen Seth will assume office from the afternoon of June 30. He will take over command after General Dwivedi completes his tenure as the Army’s 30th chief.

Veteran Armoured Corps officer

An officer of the Armoured Corps, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Indian Army in December 1986 after graduating from the National Defence Academy. Over nearly four decades of service, he has held a range of operational, command, staff and strategic appointments across the Army.

Before becoming Vice Chief on April 1, 2026, he served in several senior leadership roles, including heading the Southern Command and South Western Command. He has also commanded formations such as the Delhi Area and the XXI Corps during his military career.

Leadership transition in the Army

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The Ministry of Defence said the incoming Army chief brings extensive experience from command, operational and strategic assignments across diverse military domains.

With the appointment, Lt Gen Seth is set to lead the Indian Army through the next phase of its modernisation and operational preparedness efforts after taking charge at the end of the month.

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IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes while landing at Assam’s Jorhat airbase, five personnel killed

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the accident.

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of five Air Force personnel. The accident occurred during a routine sortie and triggered an emergency response at the airbase.

According to the IAF, the aircraft met with the accident during the landing phase at Jorhat. The force later confirmed the loss of five personnel and expressed condolences to their families. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

Court of inquiry ordered

The Indian Air Force said a formal investigation will examine the cause of the accident. Officials have not yet disclosed what may have led to the crash, and the inquiry is expected to review technical, operational and environmental factors.

Reports indicated that the co-pilot survived the accident and is undergoing medical treatment.

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The Air Force said it stands with the bereaved families during this difficult time.

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Delhi records coolest day of June so far as rain and thunderstorms bring relief from heat

Delhi recorded its coolest day of June after rain and thunderstorms caused a sharp drop in temperatures. IMD has forecast more showers and gusty winds before temperatures begin rising again.

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain and thunderstorms over the past 24 hours brought a noticeable decline in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Official weather observations showed that Delhi’s maximum temperatures fell well below normal levels, while several areas experienced strong winds and rainfall.

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Weather experts have attributed the recent change to the influence of a western disturbance and associated weather systems affecting northwestern India. While the disturbance is gradually moving away, its impact is expected to continue for a short period.

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Recent weather systems have brought relief not only to Delhi but also to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and other northern states, where thunderstorms and rain have helped ease heatwave conditions.

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