Al Ibaadah Indian School felicitates Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee Zakria Jokatte
Perampalli: Al Ibaadah Indian School held a dignified felicitation ceremony on Monday to honour Karnataka Rajyotsava Awardee and prominent NRI entrepreneur Zakria Jokatte. The programme was presided over by Chairman Basheer Sagar, with Principal Juveriya Hayath, faculty members, students, and invited guests in attendance.
The event commenced with a Qur’an recitation by Ahmed Axar of Grade 4. The proceedings were anchored by Sarah Arshia (Grade 8), followed by a welcome address delivered by Misha Amani (Grade 8).
A key highlight was the formal felicitation of Zakria Jokatte, recognised for his contributions to business, leadership, and humanitarian initiatives. School authorities expressed pride in honouring an individual whose work continues to inspire communities in India and abroad.
In his address to the students, Jokatte underscored the importance of education as the strongest foundation of life, urging them to “never stop your education, whatever the situation may be.” He encouraged students to pursue excellence in professional fields such as engineering and medicine, stressing their significance to society.
Chairman Basheer Sagar commended the achievements of the chief guest and thanked him for visiting the campus and appreciating the school’s environment and student discipline.
Principal Juveriya Hayath highlighted the need to balance spiritual and academic learning, stating that true success emerges when knowledge shapes character. She expressed her delight in welcoming the chief guest and noted his positive response during the school tour.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Rasha (Grade 8), expressing gratitude to the chief guest, management, staff, and students. The event closed with a prayer.
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Had a very good conversation with friend Modi: Trump
Washington (PTI): US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had a "very good conversation" with his "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He was referring to the talks the two leaders had on Tuesday.
"I had a very good talk with him, and he's a friend of mine from India, and he's doing great. We had a very good conversation," Trump told reporters here as he headed to Las Vegas to address a roundtable on tax cuts.
Trump had called Modi on Tuesday to discuss the bilateral relationship and share perspectives on the situation in West Asia, where the US and Israel have launched a war on Iran.
The US and Iran declared a two-week ceasefire on April 7. They engaged in peace talks with Washington, insisting that Tehran give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons and uranium enrichment.
The war with Iran has sent gas prices soaring as Tehran blocked the sea lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway for a fifth of global oil supplies.
During the Trump-Modi phone call on Tuesday, the two leaders stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.
According to the US Ambassador to India Sergei Gor, the 40-minute conversation ended with Trump telling Modi, "we all love you".
Tuesday's phone call was the second between the two leaders since the US-Israel war with Iran began on February 28.
