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Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Madras High Court has dismissed a case challenging the conduct of elections to the Chennai Press Club.

On Wednesday, Justice G. Jayachandran, a single-Bench judge, declined to entertain a suit filed by T.M. Viswanaath, a member of the Chennai Press Club.

The elections, scheduled for December 15, will take place after a 25-year gap, the last being held in 1999.

The elections aim to select a complete set of new office-bearers, including a president, two vice presidents, a general secretary, a treasurer, two joint secretaries, and five committee members.

Only primary members of the club are eligible to contest and vote in the elections.

Justice Jayachandran advised the plaintiff to approach the court after the declaration of results if he remained dissatisfied with the election process.

The elections are being conducted under the supervision of a Special Guidance Committee (SGC).

The 12-member SGC, led by veteran journalist N. Ram, had earlier constituted a subcommittee to finalise the list of members and appointed retired High Court Judge, V. Bharathidasan as the Election Officer.

The plaintiff sought to restrain the subcommittee from enrolling fresh members to the club.

However, P. Wilson, Senior Counsel representing the club, argued that the elections were being held after several years, and some individuals were attempting to block the process.

He noted that this group had been occupying the club for a long time.

Wilson further stated that the plaintiff had not challenged the election notification or the finalised voter list, and under such circumstances, the court could not grant an injunction against the polls.

Senior Counsel R. Singaravelan, representing another Chennai Press Club member who opposed the plea, emphasised that the elections, being conducted after decades, should not be obstructed.

Justice Jayachandran dismissed the case and clarified that the election process could proceed uninterrupted.

He added that any grievances could be raised in court after the elections and the announcement of results.

–IANS

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New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Amid the political confrontation between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government the and Centre over exclusion of Delhi’s tableau from Republic Day parade, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday derided the Atishi dispensation over its complaints of ‘bias and hatred’ towards the capital.

Sandeep Dikshit expressed concerns over the rejection, however in the same vein asked whether the city government has done or achieved anything substantial that it has to showcase.

Speaking to IANS, Dikshit remarked, “I don’t know the exact reason why it was rejected, sometimes we see that BJP governments don’t allow tableau of certain states where Opposition is in power.”

However, he questioned AAP’s governance, stating, “Will the Aam Aadmi Party have to show anything? If any government has done something good, they would showcase it.”

Congress leader questioned what achievements the Delhi government could present in the tableau. He alleged that issues such as polluted water, defective roads, and the highly polluted Yamuna River are emblematic of AAP’s governance failures.

He mentioned pending works of infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals, accusing the Kejriwal government of prioritising political campaigns over actual development.

The controversy escalated further when Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) posted a video highlighting the filth and dirt in the capital’s streets.

Addressing this, Dikshit noted the deteriorating state of cleanliness in the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) area, which falls under the Chief Minister’s jurisdiction.

He commented, “For the past 3-4 days, I have been visiting the New Delhi Municipal Corporation, which is the condition is so bad that we are not able to walk straight.

Addressing Rohingya’s alleged intrusion in Delhi, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said, “Why is this issue being raised? As we have been saying for the last 2-3 years whenever you ask us this question, we have been consistently giving the same answer that the Border Security Force and the Government of India are responsible for the border situation. So, how are these people crossing into India?

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Mumbai, Dec 11 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday got the revolutionary iBooster green propulsion system.

Designed specifically for 100–500 kg satellites, the iBooster system was developed by the Mumbai-based deep-tech startup Manastu Space Technologies. It facilitates critical operations such as orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting.

The system’s proprietary hydrogen peroxide-based fuel ensures enhanced performance, safety, and sustainability compared to conventional toxic fuels and other exorbitantly expensive alternate fuels.

The milestone marks the culmination of four years of extensive Research and development, supported by DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF), and showcases the growing role of Indian startups in advancing national defense and space capabilities.

Proprietary innovations include a hydrogen peroxide-based fuel, safer and eco-friendly; an optimised thruster design for efficiency and precision; and a high-temperature catalyst, ensuring seamless ignition and endurance in space.

“Manastu Space’s achievement demonstrates the transformative potential of Indian startups in deep tech. Their innovation supports DRDO’s mission to enhance India’s defense and satellite capabilities,” the DRDO said.

“Delivering this technology to DRDO is a proud milestone for us. It reflects our commitment to creating greener, safer, and highly efficient solutions for space exploration. This collaboration highlights the strength of innovation and collaboration in advancing India’s aerospace capabilities,” added Tushar Jadhav, Co-founder of Manastu Space.

Meanwhile, Manastu Space is also gearing up for a groundbreaking space test aboard an upcoming PSLV mission by ISRO, demonstrating the system’s capabilities on a global stage. This mission underlines India’s leadership in developing sustainable space technologies.

Founded in 2017 by Tushar Jadhav and Ashtesh Kumar, Manastu Space Technologies is a pioneer in sustainable space innovation. Specialising in propulsion systems and satellite technology, the company addresses critical challenges in space safety and sustainability.

Through cost-effective, high-performance solutions, Manastu Space is driving India’s emergence as a global leader in aerospace innovation.

–IANS

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