Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar meets Narendra Modi in New Delhi, raises minority welfare
New Delhi: Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and held detailed discussions on a wide range of social, humanitarian, educational and developmental matters.
According to a statement shared after the meeting, the discussions covered key concerns relating to minority welfare, inclusive development and important international developments. The Grand Mufti apprised the Prime Minister of the concerns and demands raised by various sections of society during his recent Kerala tour conducted under the theme “With Humanity.” He also conveyed his reflections and message ahead of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan.
The meeting emphasized the importance of development that includes all sections of society, giving due importance to happiness and human development indices alongside economic growth. The need for equitable allocation of resources based on population proportion and regional balance was also highlighted.
Among the specific issues raised were concerns related to Waqf and SIR matters, protection of historic mosques and Islamic heritage monuments, and the reinstatement of minority educational welfare schemes, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship. Discussions also touched upon ensuring justice for innocent individuals, challenges faced by Islamic institutions in North India such as Mubarakpur Jamia Ashrafiyya, proposals for train services connecting major pilgrimage centres in South India, and the development of the Aligarh University Malappuram Centre.
The Prime Minister appreciated the educational and social welfare initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama and Jamia Markaz, noting that such efforts contribute to societal progress and enhance India’s global reputation. The need for closer engagement between the Central Government and minority communities across the country was also underscored.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Saquafi, Secretary of Samasta Kerala Jam’iyyathul Ulama, and Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, were present during the meeting.
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Noida airport to begin ops next month with IndiGo flights to Lucknow, Bengaluru
Noida (PTI): IndiGo on Thursday announced that it will start commercial flight operations from the Noida International Airport in Jewar from June 15, becoming the launch carrier for the greenfield airport in western Uttar Pradesh.
The first day flights will be to and fro Lucknow and Bengaluru, the airline said in a statement.
Noida International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28.
IndiGo said it will be the first carrier to start commercial services from the airport, the third in the National Capital Region (NCR).
According to the airline, inaugural flights on June 15 will operate on the Lucknow-Noida-Bengaluru-Noida-Lucknow sector.
As per the announced schedule, flight 6E 2278 will depart from Lucknow at 7.05 am and arrive in Noida at 8.05 am before departing for Bengaluru at 8.35 am and landing there at 11.05 am.
The return flight, 6E 2279, will leave Bengaluru at 3.45 pm and reach Noida at 6.20 pm before departing for Lucknow at 6.55 pm and arriving there at 8 pm.
IndiGo said it will gradually introduce direct flights connecting Noida International Airport to more than 16 destinations across the country, including metro cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad, besides tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Jaipur, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Pantnagar and Srinagar.
The airline said bookings for the flights are being opened in phases through its website, mobile application and authorised travel partners.
Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer of IndiGo, said the airline was pleased to announce the launch of operations from Noida International Airport.
"Strategically positioned on the Yamuna Expressway, Noida International Airport will be the new gateway for western Uttar Pradesh alongside the NCR. As we continue to expand our operations, we remain committed to delivering affordable, on-time and hassle-free travel experiences," Singh said.
IndiGo said the airport is expected to emerge as a major domestic aviation hub and will strengthen connectivity between Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh through integrated road and rail infrastructure.
