A Chennai-based techie has gone viral after she revealed that she resigned from her ₹30 lakh-a-year job at Oracle to prioritize travel and a life more in line with her personal aspirations. In a candid Instagram post, Vanathi S described the move as the “biggest decision” she’s ever made, stressing that her choice is deeply personal and not a blanket call for others to leave established careers. Reflecting on her journey, she said she had long followed the conventional road map — earned her degrees, secured a well-paying role in the tech industry, got married, raised a family and built a home. Even as she checked each box, she felt a persistent pull for something else. Weekdays were spent in a demanding 9-to-5 routine, and weekends disappeared into treks and short trips, which she says kept her passion for the outdoors alive. Over time, the gap between her corporate life and her personal fulfillment widened. She wrote that the monotony of the job — repetitive meetings, coding cycles and deadlines — left her feeling trapped and emotionally drained. Despite the security and status associated with her position, she found herself facing burnout. In her post, she explained that the decision to quit came from an honest assessment of what she wanted her life to look like. She stressed that she didn’t quit for an easier lifestyle or social media glamour, but simply because she no longer wanted to stay on a path that didn’t resonate with her sense of purpose. Her caption read, “Biggest decision of my life. Quit my 30 LPA job. This video is not an inspiration for anyone to quit. It’s just my story – something I’ve been pondering for five years. I followed every rule that society set for me, but somewhere along the way I realized my passion wasn’t in the corporate loop I was in otherwise, and I was living off the one that burned out. the bills and one that made me made me feel alive, I finally mustered up the courage to choose the one that felt true to me.” The post struck a chord with many young professionals who relate to the stress of corporate burnout and the desire for a more balanced or passion-driven life. Several users commented in support, praising her courage and reflecting on their own struggles with work, pressure and personal dreams. The conversation her story sparked continues to grow, joining a larger debate about career expectations, wellness, and redefining success in a fast-paced professional world. A user wrote: “Yay!! Welcome to the club, I miss working for corporate but after quitting.. it’s such a best decision of my life.. you’re going to have amazing fun.” Another user wrote: “Yes, the best decision.” The third user wrote: “More power to you! So glad you chose ‘YOU'”.

Jakarta – The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is holding another audience with representatives of Pati Regency residents. The people of Pati demand that their regent, Sudewo, be immediately named as a suspect in the train line construction case at the Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of the Ministry of Transport (Kemenhub). KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo said the hearing was held today at the KPK’s Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta. “Today, the KPK again received an audience from representatives of Pati residents who are members of the United Pati Community Alliance,” Budi told reporters on Friday (12/12/2025). Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT During the meeting, the KPK explained the ongoing DJKA process. The Corruption Eradication Commission has indeed sued Sudewo in this case. “Previously we summoned the SDW brother who currently serves as regent of Pati,” he said. “In the case of alleged criminal acts of corruption in the procurement of goods and services, especially related to the construction of the train line, SDW’s capacity was when he was a member of the DPR which is a partner of the Ministry of Transport,” he added. Budi explained that in the DJKA case, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) continues to investigate the involvement of a number of parties. The Corruption Eradication Commission itself has just detained a suspect in this case from the Medan area. Furthermore, Budi also explained that the continuation of the DJKA bribery case is still focused on investigating the involvement of a number of parties. In addition, the Corruption Eradication Committee has just named and detained a suspect of a project in the Medan area. “How are the conditions, what is the flow of orders from above, and of course also the flow of money. We will trace the alleged flow of money from this project to anyone,” he said. Sudewo was last questioned by the KPK on Monday (22/9). Before that, the KPK questioned Sudewo on Wednesday (27/8). At the time, Sudewo answered questions about the alleged fees he received in this case. Sudewo said it was explained 2 years ago. “When it comes to money, it was also asked and it was explained in the exam about two years ago that it was income from the DPR RI, everything was detailed, there was income, income, there were deductions,” he said after the investigation. (ial/fca)

Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) together with the Special Task Force on Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas) continues to distribute humanitarian aid. This aid was distributed to communities affected by flood disasters in a number of areas in Aceh, North Sumatra (North Sumatra) and West Sumatra (Sumbar). This assistance is a form of rapid response from the government and the upstream oil and gas industry to ease the burden on the community after floods and landslides. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT The humanitarian aid was officially released by the Deputy Minister (Wamen) of Energy and Mineral Resources, Yuliot Tanjung, together with the head of SKK Migas, Djoko Siswanto, via the air cargo fleet at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport which was prepared to ensure that the aid access routes could reach difficult access routes. Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot Tanjung emphasized that this contribution is a concrete manifestation of the presence of the government and the energy sector to help the community in the midst of a disaster. “This assistance is a form of moral responsibility and concern for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with SKK Migas and KKKS (Cooperation Contract Contractors) towards the community. We want to ensure that the state is present to help affected residents, as well as support the acceleration of emergency management and restoration of conditions in the field,” says Yuliot, in a written statement, Friday (12/12/2020). Yuliot added that this support is not only material, but also a symbol of solidarity and long-term commitment of the energy sector to strengthen society’s social resilience. Meanwhile, the head of SKK Migas, Djoko Siswanto, previously said that his party has coordinated the participation of a number of KKKS operating in the North Sumatra region, to jointly provide assistance relevant to current needs at refugee posts and affected points. “We are constantly distributing aid, today we sent 12 tons and 146 kilograms consisting of large tents, generators and jet cleaners. This afternoon it went into the cargo compartment of the plane and flew to the place,” said Djoko. The distribution of aid was carried out after coordination with the regional government, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), as well as emergency response posts in each affected area. The assistance provided includes logistics for basic needs and supporting facilities for disaster management, including generators, basic food packages and ready-to-eat food, mineral water and sanitation equipment, blankets, family tents, mattresses and baby equipment, health equipment and medicine, cleaning equipment for post-disaster recovery, as well as additional logistical support according to field needs. (acd/ega)

Jakarta – Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Farida Farichah, today attended the Thematic Forum Agenda for Oversight of Kopdes Merah Putih, based on member and community participation in Bali. In his speech, he emphasized that the presence of the Red and White Village/Subdistrict Cooperative (Kopdes) is not a threat to local business actors, such as small stalls or Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDs). “On the contrary, this cooperative is expected to become a partner that strengthens and consolidates the town’s economic potential, including local products and local agricultural products,” says Farida in her statement, Friday (12/12/2025). Farida said that cooperative management is carried out democratically by members, in contrast to BUMDes where management is in the hands of the village chief and his apparatus. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT “With cooperatives, the whole community can play an active role in decision-making,” he explained. He also reminded Kopdes/Kel Merah Putih to be exclusive. All town and sub-district residents should have the same right to join and experience the benefits. “The success of the Kopdes Merah Putih program does not only depend on the government, but also requires the active role of all elements of the village and sub-district society,” he stressed. Farida said that to date, about 82,800 legal entity town and sub-district cooperatives have been established and registered in the Cooperative Management Information System (SimkopDes). Of this number, data on physical development such as buildings and warehouses reached 23,000 units. Meanwhile, land data imported has reached about 37,000. “This figure shows the challenge as well as a great opportunity to realize President Prabowo Subianto’s ideals, namely maintaining and realizing food self-sufficiency and building an independent village economy,” said Farida. He also emphasized that the Kopdes Merah Putih program is not only the task of the Ministry of Cooperatives (Kemenkop), but is the responsibility of all elements of society from administrators, supervisors, village governments to the wider community. “The importance of supervision and active community participation in the process of physical development, operationalization and management of cooperatives,” he said. He added that this cooperative is jointly owned by the town and sub-district communities. Every citizen therefore has the right to become a member and participate in overseeing that the cooperative is run professionally, transparently and responsibly. Farida also emphasized that the success of a cooperative is not only measured by the strength of the building or the amount of Residual Business Results (SHU), but also by the active participation of members. “Currently, the average number of village cooperative members is still less than 20 people per cooperative, and we hope this number can continue to increase,” added Farida. He also disclosed that the Ministry of Cooperatives continues to coordinate and provide assistance. “However, the limited number of supervisors at the district and provincial level means that we really hope for community participation to oversee this program,” he said. Farida also hopes that holding a thematic forum in Bali can be an effective forum to convey input and improve oversight. In this way, the Red and White Kopdes can play an optimal role in improving the well-being of villages and sub-district communities in Indonesia. He also hopes that the Red and White Heads can become a strong and independent driving force for the village economy. “We hope that the existing cooperative can become a mentor for the newly born Kopdes Merah Putih and start operational processes,” he said. At the same event, Secretary of the Bali Province Cooperatives and SMEs Service, I Ketut Meniarta, explained the challenges of land availability in dense urban areas. However, his party continues to search for solutions and collaborate with various stakeholders, including the TNI, to support the acceleration of development and operationalization of cooperatives. Apart from that, the central government and the regions are also encouraging the development of business incubators as a key business driver in village cooperatives. “New management must also have an entrepreneurial spirit so that they are not confused in running a cooperative business,” he concluded. For information, thematic forums were held in 10 provinces as pilot projects. This event involves various elements of society, from cooperative assistants, cooperative services, administrators, cooperative supervisors, community organizations, to the general public. (acd/ega)

Jakarta – Banten Governor Andra Soni handed over humanitarian aid directly to West Sumatra (Sumbar) Governor Mahyeldi Ansharullah. Apart from that, Andra also checked public kitchens and held discussions with affected communities. This assistance was received by the Governor of West Sumatra Mahyeldi Ansharullah at the Office of the Governor of West Sumatra Province, Padang City on Friday (12/12/2025). Andra was accompanied by Tinawati Andra Soni. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT The assistance provided was in the form of financial assistance worth IDR 1 billion and logistics to be distributed to areas affected by floods and landslides. “We would like to convey our condolences directly to the governor of West Sumatra for the disaster that our brothers and sisters in West Sumatra, North Sumatra and Aceh have faced,” Andra Soni said. “Today we share tasks, I go to West Sumatra, the deputy governor goes to North Sumatra, the regional secretary goes to Aceh. We want to convey the support of the people of Banten directly to our affected brothers and sisters,” he continued. Andra Soni also prayed that Mahyeldi and his staff will get good health and smooth handling of calamities. Andra believes that regional chiefs in West Sumatra are united in post-disaster management. “We have also experienced disasters like this. I am sure that together with the leadership of the Governor and the unity of the regents and mayors we can overcome it,” he said. After handing over the aid, Governor Andra Soni and his entourage visited the disaster-hit site at Surau Gadang, Nanggalo, Padang City. He also visited the public kitchen set up by Banten volunteers in Balai Gadang Village, Koto Tangah District, Padang City. (aic/fca)

Jakarta – PT Aviasi Wisata Indonesia (Persero) or InJourney won the “Indonesia best companies in creating leaders from within 2025” award. This award was given for InJourney’s consistency in executing leadership development programs to produce leaders from within the company. Based on the jury’s assessment, InJourney achieved an excellent score of 95.15. This assessment covers five aspects, namely company strategy and business performance, people framework and strategy, strategic human capital blueprint, innovation and program implementation, and results. “This award confirms that our investment in people is the foundation of InJourney’s transformation. We build leadership from within so that every talent is capable of becoming a driver of the national tourism ecosystem. The InJourney Future Leader Program (IFLP) is not just a program, but a long-term commitment to create leaders who are transformative, empathetic and sustainability-oriented,” said Herdy HR’s statement in a Digital Statement. Friday (12/12/2025). PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT HR development is one of the focal points in the InJourney transformation process. This is because the major challenge for the Indonesian tourism sector is not only about assets, but also human capabilities. To capture the enormous tourism potential, InJourney encourages its leaders to think with an ecosystem-based approach. InJourney also encourages talents to have the ability to lead in complex situations because the company must fulfill its role as an orchestrator of Indonesian tourism. From the integration of the airport, destination, hospitality and retail sectors, everything must become one complete travel experience. For this reason, leaders with transformational capabilities, an ecosystem mindset and international expertise are needed. To make this happen, InJourney designed the InJourney Future Leader Program (IFLP). This program becomes an integrated HR development ecosystem to prepare future leaders who can drive transformation and rethink the tourism ecosystem. Herdy said IFLP was designed because InJourney’s priority was to target global market competition. “That’s why our best talents are required to master global best practices and innovate by offering unique Indonesian hospitality,” added Herdy. The IFLP program is built in phases, from Onboarding New Employee (EEN) to build work culture harmony, InJourney Officer Development Program (IODP) and InJourney Management Development Program (IMDP) to develop new talents. Then, the InJourney Professional Development Program (IPDP) as a professional accelerator, after IFDP, the peak program to prepare top talents for key roles at InJourney. With this approach, InJourney ensures adaptive leadership readiness amidst the complex dynamics of the tourism industry. With this award, InJourney also strengthens its position as a company committed to producing leaders based on values, competencies and ecosystem navigation capabilities. “Since the IFLP program was started, InJourney has achieved several positive results. We believe that Future Leaders do not appear overnight. They must be planned, developed, nurtured and sustainably built. For this reason, this program will continue to be developed because InJourney believes that independent internal leadership is the key to accelerating the development of national tourism that is globally competitive,” added Herdy. For information, “Indonesia best companies in creating leaders from within 2025” is a competition and award event held by SWA Media Group together with NBO Indonesia. This event is intended for companies in Indonesia that have successfully implemented a Leadership Development Program for at least two years, with a company turnover of more than IDR 100 billion in 2024. This year, the event carries the theme “Transforming Organizations, Empowering People: Creating Leaders for Sustainable Success.” The assessment criteria include business strategy, talent development framework, program innovation, execution and final results in the form of internal leadership readiness and contribution to business performance. More than 100 companies participated in the selection of “Indonesia’s best companies to create leaders from within 2025”. Of this number, 20 companies are in the best category. Of the 20 companies, a selection was then carried out until InJourney was finally named the best. (acd/ega)

Aceh Tamiang – Screams of emotion greeted the arrival of President Prabowo Subianto amid the rubble of the Aceh Tamiang flood. The refugees hope that Prabowo’s presence will be a sign that their suffering will no longer go unnoticed by the government. Aceh Tamiang is one of the areas affected by flash floods. On Friday (12/12/2025) morning, Prabowo directly inspected the area affected by flash floods. Despite the difficulties, the refugees were still enthusiastic to see Prabowo’s arrival. From the sunroof of Maung MV3, Prabowo greeted waiting residents. The presidential entourage also slowed down their vehicles as Prabowo wanted to greet and greet the refugees. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT Prabowo, who was riding in the Maung MV3, climbed out of the sunroof to shake hands with residents along the road, and sometimes even kissed and hugged refugee children on top of the car. The refugees at the place did not stop calling Prabowo’s name. Amid the cries, there was hope that Aceh Tamiang would always be taken care of. “Sir, help Aceh, sir,” one of the residents was heard to reply. “Sir, help Aceh Tamiang,” said another resident. “Pay attention to Aceh, sir,” said another resident. Head of Kampung Sukajadi Hamlet, Karang Baru District, Aceh Tamiang, Desi conveyed the aspirations of the residents to the government. He hopes that the government will immediately provide housing assistance. “Here, as the Head of the Hamlet, I want to convey this to the government. If possible, we can get housing assistance as soon as possible. We are here if, for example, it is affected too much by dust from traffic during the day,” said Desi. Desi explained that the refugee tents were right under the newly built Kuala Simpang Bridge, so residents were affected by water flow when it rained because the tents were in a lower position. “Also because we are here at the point where the Kuala Simpang Bridge has just been built. When it rains, we are affected by the water flowing from the top of the bridge. Because our position is downhill,” he explained. “If we ask Mr. Government, Mr. President and Coordination, Mr. Minister of Public Housing, please give us housing assistance as soon as possible, sir. Because this is what we really need at this time,” he continued. However, Desi admitted that the residents were grateful to receive tents for shelter, even though their conditions were not adequate for long-term habitation. “Because even inside the tent, thank God, the tent is probably not fit to live in. Because the day is too hot, because of the dust. I am begging if it is possible, we are once again asking the government to provide us with housing assistance immediately,” he said. Furthermore, Desi said Prabowo’s arrival provided a breath of fresh air and increased residents’ confidence that help would arrive soon. Especially after hearing about plans to provide housing. “Yes, thank God, you came to Tamiang to visit our flood victims and arrived at the tent. You are also there, I heard, because I am quite far, you will replace me soon,” he said. Regarding food and clothing needs, Desi said that the current condition of residents is relatively sufficient thanks to the assistance of various parties. “Thank God until now, yesterday the government provided help. Thank God, foundations too, even donations from several good people who don’t want to be named, sir. He provided assistance. Until now, we are still in a safe stage in terms of food,” he said. “Also decent clothes, thank God we also received mukenas, and cloth prayer mats too, thank God. As for food, thank God we are here so it is possible for the next few weeks,” he added. For health services, Desi said that support from a number of agencies is ongoing at the refugee camps. Refugees who complained of health problems were treated quickly. “Thank God, health also exists, health posts from BPBD. Mr. Polri is also there from the community health center and our local clinics also provide services before BPBD and Mr. Polri from the police give to our health centers,” he explained. Desi hopes that Prabowo can return to Aceh Tamiang not only to see the remains of the disaster, but to ensure that the promise of restoration is actually carried out to completion. “We hope that you will always be healthy, live a long life, arrive at Tamiang in good health, and return to Jakarta safe and sound. And our hope for the future as well, is that we will continue to be cared for by the people below, sir,” he said. (eva/fca)

State Bureau, Jagran, Dehradun: The government has made changes in the charge of 15 IPS officers (IPS transfer in Uttarakhand). IPS Trupti Bhatt has been given the charge of additional secretary of home and prisons. Apart from this he was also given the responsibility of superintendent of police and fire brigade. According to the order issued by the government on Friday, the complaint of the Inspector General of Police Vimmi Sachdeva has been withdrawn. His remaining duties will remain intact. Inspector General of Police Neeru Garg has been given the responsibility of the fire brigade, taking back the responsibility of PAC and ATC. The responsibility of CID was taken back from the Inspector General of Police Krishna Kumar UK. On taking back the fire service from Inspector General of Police Mukhtar Mohsin, he was given the responsibility of GRP. Inspector General of Police Karan Singh Nagnyal has been given additional charge of the jail. SDRF was withdrawn from Inspector General of Police Arun Mohan Joshi and given the charge of CID. Inspector General of Police Nilesh Anand Bharne has been charged additional charge of PAC. The responsibility of PAC has been taken back from Inspector General of Police Sunil Kumar Meena. Inspector General of Police Yogendra Singh Rawat was given the responsibility of the headquarters. Deputy Inspector General of Police Nivedita Kukreti has been given the responsibility of SDRF while taking back the responsibility of fire service. Yashwant Singh, posted as Commander in PAC 31st Corps, was also given the responsibility of IRB I. Taking back the responsibility of IRB I from Commander Ramchandra Rajguru, he was given the charge of Superintendent of Police, Police Headquarters. Superintendent of Police Sarita Doval has also been given the responsibility of Superintendent of Police ATS. Superintendent of Police Harish Verma has been removed from Haldwani and given the charge of Commander, 40th Corps PAC, Haridwar. (IPS Transfer in Uttarakhand) Also Read – Major Reshuffle in UP Police Department, Four IPS Officers Transferred, Yogi Govt Issued Order Also Read – Major Change in Uttarakhand Police Department, Dhami Govt Transferred This Responsibility To Sunil Kumar Meena-Abhinav Kumar

Remove Advertisement Read Only News By VKSHUKLA Edited By: Neeraj Tiwari Updated: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:05 (IST) Compensation amount has been sought from the person injured in the Delhi blast. The district administration claimed that Rs 2 lakh was accidentally transferred instead of Rs 20 thousand … Read more Symbolic picture. Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi. The central district administration has demanded compensation from a victim injured in the bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi. The administration claims that Rs 2 lakh was mistakenly issued to the victim instead of Rs 20,000, hence he has now been asked to refund Rs 1.80 lakh. Remove advertisement Read only news The victim protested strongly against this. He says that he, like others, was also seriously injured in the blast and that many people received a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each at that time. Why are they suddenly being discriminated against now? He said, ‘Everyone got Rs 2 lakh, I got it too. Now the case of giving Rs 20 thousand and taking back the rest is injustice. After the matter came to light, the victim appealed to higher authorities for help. Also Read – Silver crosses Rs 2 lakh in Delhi, opportunity to buy it at cheap price in Muzaffarpur

By Vipin Parashar Edited by: Prateek Gupta Updated: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:04 (IST) There is terror of monkeys around the Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan, ripping the glasses and bags of the devotees. The Municipal Corporation has started a campaign to catch monkeys, … read more Monkeys caught from all over Banke Bihari Mandir. Dialogue Associate, Jagran, Vrindavan (Mathura). There is more terror of monkeys around Banke Bihari Mandir. They take off the devotees’ glasses or steal their bags and run away. Then they only return after giving fruit or cookies. Now monkeys are caught and released into the forest. Remove Advertisement Read Only News To save the local people and the fans who come from all over the country and the world from the menace of monkeys, the Municipal Corporation has started a campaign to catch monkeys. In the campaign that the contractor started from November 25, a thousand monkeys have been caught and sent to the forests till now. In the town of Thakur Banke Bihari, not only the locals but also the dedicated tourists coming from outside are bothered by the monkey menace for a long time. People cannot go out on the road wearing glasses. In such a situation, when the monkey suddenly takes away the glasses from the eyes of the devotees who come from outside, the devotee feels cheated. Throughout the day people are seen in different parts of the city carrying their glasses, purses etc. save the monkeys In such a situation, the Municipal Corporation started a campaign to catch monkeys. The Municipal Corporation has given the contract for the responsibility of catching and releasing monkeys in the forest in Vrindavan to contractor Rashid of Rashik Monkey Catcher. Even on Friday, hundreds of monkeys were caught by the team and taken to the forest. Rashid said that since November 25, a thousand monkeys have been caught and sent to safe forests. The campaign will continue continuously for one year.