MLAs, MPs, alone can’t take India to number 1 position, students most important: UT Khader

The Hillford School inaugurated in Mangaluru

Vartha Bharati | 07-02-2026 | 19:30:00 IST

Mangaluru: The Hillford School (A unit of Millat Model School) was inaugurated at Patla, Kallapu, in Ullal taluk, with Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader inaugurating the campus.

The programme began with a welcome address by trustee Naikat Ahmed Younus. Sayid Hussain Al Bukhari offered a dua to formally begin the event.

In his address, UT Khader congratulated the committee for establishing the school and said real patriots are those who set up educational institutions and spread the light of education. He said that India cannot become number one in the world only through ministers, MLAs, MPs or IAS officers working from air-conditioned offices. According to him, India can reach the top only through students sitting in classrooms.

He further said that in today’s world, intelligence quotient alone is not enough to succeed. Emotional quotient has become equally important in every field, he said. Along with IQ and EQ, he also spoke about the need for spiritual quotient to keep individuals grounded and disciplined. UT Khader assured the institution of his full support, stating that it falls under his constituency.

Usthad Ibrahim Khaleel Hudawi, Director of Eduguide, Dr. Basim Gazzali, Director of Eduguide, and advocate Haneef Hudawi Delampady, Director of Eduguide, also addressed the gathering. They spoke on the role of education, parenting, and how education plays a key role in shaping responsible citizens.

Anees Kutty, Founder and Director Kutty’s Academy Pvt. Ltd. spoke about career opportunities available for students in the defence sector. He explained the different paths students can take to join the armed forces and highlighted the importance of discipline, physical fitness, and early preparation for a career in defence services.

Dr. Ahmed Rizwan, trustee of The Hillford School, delivered the presidential address. Speaking on the occasion, he underlined the importance of education and said education has the power to improve lives in this world as well as the hereafter. He spoke about how Islam places strong emphasis on seeking knowledge and learning. He also stressed that irrespective of the field of education one chooses, it is important to remain a good Muslim and uphold values.

During the programme, the brochure of The Hillford School was released by Chairman of Unity Health Complex CP Habeeb Rahman, while the school website was launched by Chairman of Highland Hospital CP Abdul Rahman.

The event was attended by trustees, educators, and guests from various fields including Moosabba Beary, President MEIF Central Unit Mangalore, and trustees, CP Mohammed Riyaz, Mohammed Ilyas, Mohammed Thayyab, Kandak Aboobakkar Imdad, Shahul Hameed, Abdull Rayyan and other.

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Rupee gains 20 paise to 93.15 against US dollar in early trade

15-04-2026 ¦ 15-04-2026 IST

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Mumbai (PTI): The rupee recovered 20 paise to 93.15 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, backed by lower levels of crude oil prices and a weak American currency amid hopes of resuming US-Iran peace talks.

Investor sentiment turned positive after US President Donald Trump said that a second round of talks with Iran could be held "over the next two days".

The latest remarks, which came days after the two sides failed to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict in West Asia, led to a sharp decline in crude oil prices, boosting the risk appetite for market participants, forex analysts said.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.19 against the US dollar and gained further, trading at 93.15 against the greenback in early deals, up 20 paise from its previous closing level.

On Monday, the rupee weakened by 52 paise to settle at 93.35 against the US dollar. The forex market was closed on Tuesday on account of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was marginally higher by 0.04 per cent at 97.95.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.57 per cent up at USD 95.33 per barrel in futures trade.

On the domestic equity market front, the stock markets witnessed a steep surge in the morning trade. The 30-share Sensex jumped 1162.04 points or 1.51 per cent to 78,009.61, while the Nifty climbed 348.65 points or 1.46 per cent to 24,191.30.

Foreign Institutional Investors were net sellers on Monday and offloaded equities worth Rs 1,983.18 crore, according to exchange data.