Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to the Indian government to take a strong stand against the alleged genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza. During the Lok Sabha Zero Hour, he said that he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging urgent steps to prevent famine and halt Israel’s alleged atrocities.
Owaisi underscored India’s obligations as a signatory to the Genocide Convention, calling on the government to prevent complicity in these crimes. He urged humanitarian actions, including building healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and offering scholarships and refuge to Palestinians in need.
Expressing frustration at the government’s silence, Owaisi questioned why India has not vocally opposed the ongoing genocide, emphasising that the Prime Minister’s commitment to international peace, such as on the Ukraine conflict, should also extend to Gaza.
Airbus recognises GMR course
Hyderabad: GMR School of Aviation and its basic aircraft maintenance engineering training programme has been officially recognised by Airbus Maintenance Training Central MTO. This endorsement confirms that the school’s Basic Maintenance Training Organisation and its associated programme meet Airbus’s stringent standards, said the school in a press release.
Ashok Gopinath, president of GMR Aero Technic, said, “We are proud to receive this recognition from Airbus. It validates our training quality and commitment to developing competent, safety-focused aviation professionals.”
Urdu teachers urged to embrace innovation
Hyderabad: Urdu medium teachers must stay abreast of educational reforms and the effective use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to help nurture students’ creative abilities, said Prof. Mohammed Abdul Samee Siddiqui, Director of the Centre for Professional Development of Urdu Medium Teachers (CPDUMT) at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (Manuu).
Speaking at a one-day training workshop held in collaboration with Telangana State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), he stressed that teaching methods should maintain student interest through engaging approaches, courteous communication and empathetic interaction. He demonstrated these techniques through practical activities designed for effective classroom teaching.
Dr Shaikh Waseem, associate professor at the Directorate of Distance Education, noted that teaching is most effective when aligned with students’ intellectual capacity and interests, noting genuine curiosity as vital for learning. The session included inputs from Mohammad Basheeruddin, deputy inspector of schools, Golconda Mandal, Mohammad Iftikharuddin, headmaster of Government Boys High School, Goshamahal and several teachers. Participants collaborated on a “mind map” group task that received praise.
Teachers from Hyderabad city and neighbouring districts attended in large numbers, expressing intent to apply the suggestions. Certificates were awarded at the workshop’s conclusion. The university said similar workshops will be held soon in Mahbubnagar, Karimnagar and Nizamabad. SCERT Telangana has encouraged Urdu medium teachers to participate.
BRAOU offers free degrees to trans people
Hyderabad: Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has become the first university in Telangana to offer tuition fee-free graduation programmes to transgender people in the state. Eligible applicants who have completed Intermediate or equivalent need only pay a one-time registration fee of Rs.500.
“We are committed to education for all,” the university stated, highlighting its ongoing outreach to marginalised groups, including prison inmates, as well as the families of Army personnel. Students enrolling under this initiative will receive free course materials, online resources and learning support through study centres across Telangana.
SBI donates Rs.50 L for rural labs
Hyderabad: The SBI donated Rs.50 lakh to the Ekalavya Grameena Vikas Foundation (EGVF) under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative on Monday. The funds will be spent to set up computer, physics, chemistry and biology labs, along with two e-vehicles to promote organic farming and rural entrepreneurship.
Saandeepani Gurukul in Gingurthy, Vikarabad, will also receive an AI-enabled computer lab to enable student with hands-on learning.
Speaking at the donation event, SBI chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said the bank had been committed to CSR long before the Reserve Bank of India mandated banks allocate 1 per cent of their net profit for such work. SBI’s CSR activities are conducted through the SBI Foundation and 17 regional circles, focusing on healthcare, education, environment and skill development. Programmes include the Youth for India Fellowship, Gram Seva and a Centre of Excellence for Persons with Disabilities.
Sreedevi Surya, president of the SBI Ladies Club, donated groceries, sewing machines and appliances to Self Help Groups in Medak and Vikarabad, supporting women engaged in sustainable livelihoods. Founded in 2015, EGVF works on sustainable rural development through agriculture, health, education and community empowerment.
