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President Murmu to Visit Karnataka and Tamil Nadu 

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a significant visit to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu from October 26 to 27, as announced by the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

During this visit, President Murmu will play a pivotal role in inaugurating the Foundation Week of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, as part of the institution’s golden jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This significant event is set to take place on Thursday, where the President will engage with the academic community and grace the occasion with her presence.

Furthermore, the President will have an opportunity to interact with women entrepreneurs and officials affiliated with the N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning at IIM Bangalore. This engagement signifies her support and encouragement for entrepreneurship and women in leadership roles.

On October 27, President Murmu will preside over the 8th convocation of the Indian Maritime University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, a prestigious event that highlights the importance of maritime education and careers in the region.

Delhi Court to Announce Sentence for Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case

In a significant development, a Delhi court is expected to pronounce its verdict on the quantum of sentence for the five individuals accused in the brutal killing of television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan in 2008, newsa agency PTI reported. The judgment is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, closing a painful chapter in this case.

Vishwanathan, a dedicated journalist working with a prominent English news channel, met her tragic end in the early hours of September 30 on Nelson Mandela Marg while returning home from work. The police had asserted that the motive behind her killing was a robbery.

On October 18, Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Ravindra Kumar Pandey convicted Ravi Kapoor, Amit Shukla, Baljeet Malik, and Ajay Kumar for the grave offenses of murder and common intention under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The sentencing will mark the conclusion of the judicial process in this long-pending case.

‘Red Light on Gaadi Off’ Campaign Returns in Delhi from Thursday: Gopal Rai

In an effort to combat vehicular pollution in the national capital, Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced the revival of the ‘Red Light on Gaadi Off’ campaign starting from October 26. Last year, this initiative was briefly put on hold, raising questions about its effectiveness by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena.

Addressing a press conference, Minister Rai cited recent data analysis revealing a reduction in PM10 pollution levels while noting an increase in PM2.5 concentration attributed to factors such as biomass burning and vehicular emissions. In light of this analysis, the decision to reintroduce the ‘Red Light on Gaadi Off’ campaign was taken to reduce vehicular pollution in the city, he said, as per PTI.