BIT-ADVA Students’ Association inaugurated at Department of AI and Data Science, BIT
Bengaluru: The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Bearys Institute of Technology, organised the inauguration of its Students’ Association, BIT-ADVA, on November 3, 2025. The event was attended by Chief Guest Harish Neermarga, Managing Director of Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The ceremony began with a prayer led by Maliha and team. In his inaugural address, Principal Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha underlined the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, noting the sector’s expanding scope and demand for skilled professionals.
Head of the Department, Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, presented the objectives and forthcoming activities of BIT-ADVA. He urged students to participate actively in the association’s programmes, emphasising discipline, teamwork, and consistency as essential qualities for academic and professional development.
As part of the event, the department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The agreement is intended to facilitate student access to internships, training, and industry-oriented projects.
Delivering the keynote address, Neermarga discussed emerging trends in technology and the growth of the AI ecosystem. He outlined the current landscape of internships and advised students on practical approaches to securing opportunities in the sector.
The event proceedings were anchored by Mariyath Shabnam. Huzaina presented a floral welcome to the guests, and Rizana, BIT-ADVA Coordinator, administered the oath to newly inducted members. Prof. Masooda presented the annual report for 2024–25, and Safwana announced the names of student achievers. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mariyath Shabnam.
The inauguration formally opened the activities of BIT-ADVA for the academic year 2025–26, marking the beginning of new collaborative initiatives between the department and the industry.
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RSS man's defamation case against Rahul: Key witness unavailable, hearing adjourned to Dec 20
Thane (PTI): A court in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Saturday adjourned the hearing in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker to December 20 due to non-availability of a crucial prosecution witness.
Advocate Narayan Iyer, counsel for Rahul Gandhi, confirmed the adjournment, stating that the witness, Ashok Saykar, currently Deputy Superintendent of Police in Barshi in Solapur, could not remain present due to personal reasons.
Saykar's evidence is now likely to be recorded on December 29.
His testimony is considered key because he, as police sub inspector in 2014, conducted the preliminary inquiry into the private defamation matter under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
It was on the basis of Saykar's submitted report that the court subsequently issued process (summons) against Rahul Gandhi under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The criminal defamation case was filed by local RSS worker Rajesh Kunte following a speech given by Rahul Gandhi at an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014.
The case stems from the Congress leader's alleged statement that "the RSS people killed (Mahatma) Gandhi."
The matter is being heard by Bhiwandi Joint Civil Judge, Junior Division, P M Kolse.
The hearing had previously been adjourned on November 15 after the complainant's counsel, Advocate Prabodh Jaywant, moved an application seeking permission to examine Saykar, who had submitted the probe report to the court.
The matter was originally scheduled for November 29 but was deferred to December 6 after Rahul Gandhi's legal team sought an adjournment citing their non-availability. The proceedings will now resume on December 20.
