IIMC to start specialisation programme for journalists: Union minister Vaishnaw
New Delhi (PTI): The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will start a fellowship programme for journalists from next session for specialisation in certain fields like technology, economy and strategy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday.
Vaishnaw said this on the sideline of the 57th convocation of the IIMC here.
"I have to share with you that from the next session onwards, we will be starting a fellowship programme for journalists, so that they can get an opportunity to specialise in certain fields.
"We have seen, globally, journalists get the opportunity to specialise in technology, economy, strategy, and so many other sectors so that, they can collect that knowledge and have that research potential which is there in them. Next session onwards, we will start that (in IIMC)," he said.
Vaishnaw, the minister for Information & Broadcasting, Railways and IT, said the IIMC is one of the premier institutions of India and it has a very high placement rate.
IIMC students are very well sought after in the media world and the institute today had the convocation programme where Vice President of India laid the foundation stone for the new academic block, he added.
Vaishnaw said it is a totally new infrastructure that is going to be constructing at IIMC's New Delhi campus.
"Also, we have set up an incubator in IIMC. I interacted with the startups. Very creative ideas are coming up. I am specially impressed by the startup which is creating Indian folk tales and converting them into new technology-based storytelling," he said.
Earlier, speaking at the function, the minister said there has been major use of the technology in media now and in many areas the Artificial Intelligence is being used.
He said technology is being used in different ways and under such circumstances, social media platforms provide such platforms that any channel can start its operation with very limited resources.
"This is a major inflection point in mass communication. And you are entering into the field in such a time that you will help build the Vikshit Bharat. You are the Gen-Bharat, Generation Bharat. You are going to build the developed nation by 2047 which is the nation's resolve.
"Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has set a big agenda to make the country developed by 2047. In that process, you all will have your roles. you all will make and that is why you are Gen-Bharat," he said.
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What is Iran’s 10-point plan? Key demands ahead of US talks in Islamabad
Tehran/Islamabad: Iran has outlined a 10-point plan as the basis for upcoming talks with the United States, expected to begin in Islamabad on April 11, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
The plan lays out Tehran’s key political, military and economic demands, and is being seen as a framework for negotiations following the recent escalation in the region.
Strait of Hormuz at the centre
A major focus of the plan is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran has proposed “controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces,” which it says would give the country a unique economic and geopolitical position.
The plan also calls for the “establishment of a safe transit protocol” in the Strait that would guarantee Iran’s dominance under an agreed mechanism.
Call to end conflict
Iran has demanded “the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,” signalling its expectation that hostilities should stop not only in Iran but also involving allied groups in the region.
US troop withdrawal
Another key demand is the “withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,” indicating Tehran’s long-standing position against American military presence in West Asia.
Sanctions relief and compensation
The plan places strong emphasis on economic measures. It calls for “full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,” along with “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council.”
It also seeks “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,” which have been a major point of contention for years.
Binding global guarantee
Finally, Iran has demanded that all these terms be formally recognised through “a binding Security Council resolution,” suggesting it wants international legal backing to ensure enforcement.
What this means
The 10-point plan reflects Iran’s broader push for security guarantees, economic relief and regional influence. The upcoming talks in Islamabad are expected to test how far both sides are willing to negotiate on these demands.
