BJP activist Asgar alleges receiving threat call for his Pro-CAA remarks, demands security cover
Mangaluru: A young BJP activist and lawyer of the city Mahammad Asgar has filed a complaint at Konaje Police Station alleging that he received threat call from an unidentified person.
According to the complaint filed at the police station, Asgar alleged that he received threat call in the wake of his recent remarks that CAA and NRC does not pose any threat or danger to Muslim community and they need not be bothered about it.
Asgar added in the complaint that he had posted Pro CAA and NRC remarks on social media platforms and the threat calls were in the wake of those posts. He added that he received a call from a foreign number threatening to kill him, followed by a similar voice message on WhatsApp.
Asgar has demanded immediate arrest of the caller while also calling for security cover to him and his family.
A case has been registered at Konaje police station in this regard.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.
When to Apply:
According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.
Where to Apply:
According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.
How to Apply:
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Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.
