CM Khandu Attends Release Of Arunachal Trilogy By NITI Aayog In New Delhi
Chief Minister Pema Khandu participated in the release of the three-volume series titled Arunachal: The Sap Runs Perennial, The Wild Green Earth & Ladders to Heaven organised by NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Friday. The event was attended by Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and other dignitaries. Authored by Shiv... The post CM Khandu Attends Release Of Arunachal Trilogy By NITI Aayog In New Delhi first appeared on Northeast Today .
CJP leaders to reach Delhi airport amid govt crackdown
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is organising a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities and the deletion of names from voter rolls. CJP leaders claim activists have been detained and faced restrictions while travelling to the capital for the demonstration.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to the people for blessing the BJP-NDA in the Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry byelections and said the victory reflects yet again that the people have a deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of the alliance. Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! [] The post Bypoll wins reflect Peoples connect with BJP-NDA: Modi appeared first on Northlines .
Protesters allege assault in custody, abuse in Tihar after demanding FIR against Delhi Police ACP
Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests
JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu railway division on Friday announced the cancellation of four key trains heading to the national capital, including the superfast Rajdhani Express, ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations are part of a decision by Northern Railway affecting 48 incoming [] The post Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests appeared first on Northlines .
What is the urgency?: Delhi HC defers IYC protest plea to Monday
MHA to states: Stop CJP protestors from entering Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed all states and Union Territories to coordinate with Delhi Police to prevent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters from mobilising towards Jantar Mantar for a protest on Saturday, October 10. The MHA cited potential public peace disturbances and the CJP's history of non-compliance, noting that the protest request has been rejected.
Police visit mosques, ask people to avoid going to Jantar Mantar
Holding centres set up in all districts for protesters detained en route; women police personnel from U.P., Haryana called in to handle female demonstrators; shops in C.P., Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh to remain shut today; schools, colleges go online
Protest buzz grows at JNU; students say travel curbs point to success
Modi Emphasizes Community Engagement at National Women and Child Development Conference
PM Modi highlights the importance of community participation in women and child development at a national conference in New Delhi. Modi Emphasizes Community Engagement at National Women and Child Development Conference
On September 26, nearly a month after the notices were generated on August 31, fewer than one lakh cases had been disposed of. However, the first progress report put out by the Delhi CEO on October 5 showed that more than 10 lakh cases have been verified. The total disposal of cases has since crossed 15 lakh
Op Sindoor proved Air power can deliver decisive victory: IAF Chief
Calls for anticipating technological changes to prepare for future warfare New Delhi, Oct 09: Operation Sindoor and ongoing global conflicts have reinforced the importance of air power in modern warfare, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said here on Friday. He stressed the need to anticipate technological changes to prepare for [] The post Op Sindoor proved Air power can deliver decisive victory: IAF Chief appeared first on Northlines .
JNU dismisses professor following IC inquiry into sexual harassment allegations
Says 7 seats were added in J&K, BJP won 6; same pattern is continuing Jammu Tawi, Oct 9: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the Election Commission is colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distort the peoples mandate in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, CM Omar [] The post EC-BJP collusion to distort J&K mandate, alleges Omar appeared first on Northlines .
Man Arrested With Marijuana Worth Rs 4.5 Crore At Delhi Airport
An Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here after Customs officials seized 12.85 kg of suspected ganja worth about Rs 4.5 crore, officials said on Friday.
Partial Relief for Metro Services in Delhi Amid Opposition Protests
Delhi Metro reduces the number of closed stations from 57 to 45 due to upcoming opposition protests, following Supreme Court directives. Partial Relief for Metro Services in Delhi Amid Opposition Protests
Over 1.7 Million Voter Documents Verified in Delhi Following SIR Notices
Delhis CEO confirms verification of over 1.7 million voter documents, ensuring eligible voters are included in the electoral list. Over 1.7 Million Voter Documents Verified in Delhi Following SIR Notices
Ganja Seized From Passenger At Delhi Airport
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi arrested an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized 12.85 kg of suspected ganja, valued at approximately Rs 4.5 crore, on Friday. The passenger was intercepted on October 6, and the contraband was found in his trolley bag.
BRICS in a fragmented world order, a test of relevance
Despite diplomatic consensus at the New Delhi summit, BRICS faces internal tensions and imbalances
J&K Waqf chairperson Andrabi condemns assaulton Kashmiri youth in Delhi
Ms. Andrabi termed the incident deeply disturbing and demanded an impartial investigation into the incident
Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Omani co-pilot allegedly planned 9/11-inspired suicide attack on Israel-bound flight: UAE Attorney-General. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed fresh details of an alleged plot to hijack a Dubai-Tel Aviv passenger aircraft and crash it into the terminal at Israels Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack inspired by the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. According to the UAE Attorney-General, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, the alleged plot was planned by Hamam Al Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani co-pilot who was aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The suspect allegedly intended to seize control of the aircraft and carry out the attack on September 30. The UAE state news agency WAM reported on Friday that Al Hammami had travelled to Tel Aviv on two previous flights to familiarise himself with the route and the airport before allegedly attempting to execute the plan. The aircraft was being flown by Indian captain Smit Machchhar when the alleged attack unfolded inside the cockpit. According to the investigation details released by the UAE authorities, the suspect allegedly assaulted the captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the plane. The situation was brought under control after Machchhar resisted the assault, while a reserve pilot, a cabin crew member and passengers intervened to prevent the alleged hijacking. With the captain under attack, the reserve pilot took control of the aircraft and managed to land it safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia, averting a potentially catastrophic incident. The UAE authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged conspiracy, which is examining the circumstances surrounding the attempted hijacking and the suspects preparations. Investigators are also looking into whether the accused had any accomplices or links to other individuals or organisations that may have been involved in planning the alleged attack. The latest disclosure has highlighted the seriousness of the suspected plot and the role played by the flight crew and passengers in preventing the aircraft from being taken over. Sent from Outlook for Android
ISDM Hosts DoDM 2026 to Explore What Makes Social Change Last
New Delhi [India], October 9: The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) hosted the fourth edition of Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) 2026 today at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Centred on the theme What Makes Social Change Last?, the convening brought together leaders with experience across business and technology, grassroots development, financial inclusion, public policy, governance, philanthropy and social-sector institution-building to examine what enables social change to endure over time.
Government scared, protest will go ahead, says Abhijeet Dipke
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, has announced an upcoming protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Despite the Delhi Police's restrictions and metro station closures, the protest will continue. Dipke slammed the government for its anxiety over youth-led demonstrations, stating that the current clampdown is reminiscent of the emergency period when dissent was heavily suppressed.
Delhi Police Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of CJP Protest on October 10
Delhi Police will implement traffic diversions from 6 AM on October 10 due to a planned protest by the Cockroach Peoples Party. Delhi Police Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of CJP Protest on October 10
'Seeking permission is not anti-democratic: Delhi Police justifies protest restrictions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Delhi Police on Friday defended the security precautions and restrictions imposed in the national capital ahead of a protest scheduled for Saturday, saying the measures were necessary to ensure public safety, prevent overcrowding and maintain the city's normal functioning. In a statement, Delhi Police said people have the right to protest, but the authorities also have a responsibility to protect residents, workers, businesses, police personnel and important establishments, including the offices of constitutional bodies located in the national capital. We want to put the security precautions and restrictions in place in Delhi and around Jantar Mantar in proper perspective. People have a right to protest. At the same time, important establishments and the offices of the constitutional bodies are in New Delhi, the statement said. The police cited the experience of protests held at Jantar Mantar in July, claiming that permission had been sought for a one-day demonstration but the protest continued for a month. According to the statement, more than 200 police personnel were injured during the protests, while over 2,000 people with criminal antecedents participated, contributing to the violence. As the situation went out of control, there were clashes, and innocent students were injured too, the statement said, adding that the authorities did not want a repeat of such incidents. Delhi Police said the same group was seeking to gather at the same location again, making it necessary to address concerns over crowd management and security before granting permission. The statement also flagged alleged incidents involving police personnel during protests over the past week, claiming that women constables had been molested and assaulted by protesters at Jantar Mantar. That is deeply troubling, and it has to be taken seriously, the police said. Highlighting the limitations of the protest site, Delhi Police said Jantar Mantar could accommodate only around 1,000 people at a time. It added that the authorities had to consider the city's capacity to manage large gatherings without disrupting daily life and economic activity. Delhi, being the capital of the fastest-growing economy of the country, cannot be brought to a halt every time there are protests, the statement said, stressing that the police had to balance the interests of demonstrators with the well-being of citizens and the economic interests of the city. Explaining the need for prior permission, the police said the process enabled authorities to estimate the expected turnout and make arrangements for traffic diversions, emergency access and safe movement of crowds. Seeking permission to protest is not anti-democratic, the statement said, adding that advance planning was necessary to ensure that demonstrations could be conducted peacefully without affecting residents, workers, shopkeepers and businesses. Delhi Police further alleged that the Cockroach Janta Party was proceeding with the proposed gathering without permission. It also referred to the Supreme Court's position on protests conducted without authorisation, stating that such demonstrations were unlawful and that participants could face prosecution. The police said organisers had a responsibility to inform participants about the legal implications of attending a protest held without permission. The restrictions being imposed ahead of Saturday's demonstration were temporary and intended to regulate the movement of people, prevent overcrowding, and protect everyone in the area, the statement said. People should be able to raise their concerns peacefully. Our responsibility is to create the conditions in which they can do that safely, while keeping the city functioning, Delhi Police said.
Congress keeps distance from CJP stir, allies back it
The Congress party is not participating in the Cockroach Janata Party's agitation, choosing to conduct its own protests. Several allies from the INDIA bloc, however, support the CJP's demands and will join their agitation. Congress has planned a 'jan andolan' in Delhi for October 12, urging allies to participate. Rahul Gandhi is reaching out to students through events coinciding with the CJP's emergence.
India's Property Market Weighs Higher Rates Against Long-Term Growth Prospects
Delhi-NCR [India], October 9: India's real estate sector faces a fresh test as higher borrowing costs and inflationary pressures reshape the outlook for residential, commercial, retail and hospitality assets. The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate increase to 5.5% has renewed questions around housing affordability, financing costs and investment decisions. The shift in the monetary policy stance from Neutral to Calibrated Tightening has also brought the trajectory of interest rates into sharper focus.
Delhi in virtual lockdown as curbs hit Metro, trains and business events
Cloud over business events; train, Metro services disrupted
Railways cancels four Delhi-bound trains
Patiala House, Rouse Avenue courts to hold virtual proceedings on Oct 10
Hotel assns say they have police word to keep eye on bookings
Kishan Reddy Slams Congress After Bypoll Losses
Kishan Reddy said the Congress had failed to win a single seat in Delhi in three consecutive Assembly elections, winning only six of 61 seats in Bihar despite a yatra covering 23 districts, and two of 294 seats in West Bengal.
Mexican tourist flies drone near India Gate; FIR registered
Defiance In Heart, Detention Ahead, Protesters Arrive From Other States
Focus on study, going to protest may lead to detention, hamper job prospect
Kejriwal with family to join Oct 10 protest seeking CECs resignation
No written detention communication, cant pass order: HC
No urgent hearing on IYC plea on protest
Analysis: Mamata Banerjee Has A Delhi Mission After Her Bengal Defeat
Mamata Banerjee is apparently trying to build a new bonhomie with the Congress leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi. And as the 2029 Lok Sabha elections gradually come closer, the larger all-India political situation is also changing.
With aluminum prices soaring, Coca-Cola's bottlers and retailers in India have escalated the price of Diet Coke dramatically. The cost of a 330 ml can shot up to 70 from its previous price of 50. This adjustment stems from the rising demand for the sugar-free option, which has doubled within a year, leading to varying prices among retailers, despite the MRP still reading 50.
DU students, teachers protest against deletion of courses on caste
Train Cancellations Cause Chaos Ahead of CJP Protest in New Delhi
Train cancellations in New Delhi due to a planned protest by the CJP have left passengers frustrated and stranded at railway stations. Train Cancellations Cause Chaos Ahead of CJP Protest in New Delhi
DPCC issues show-cause notices to agencies over dust control violations
Court grants Brij Bhushan time to file reply in wrestlers appeal against acquittal
India, Asean push to expedite AITIGA review, next round of talks in New Delhi in January
A new review meeting for the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement will occur in January 2024. This meeting aims to assess progress and guide future negotiations between the parties involved. Previous discussions were held in Indonesia, where the committee urged expediency in addressing pending issues. Emerging trade topics such as sustainability and digital trade were highlighted as important considerations.
From recovery to resilience, VDHM runners bring hope to Delhis starting line
Jurists question curbs on trains headed to Delhi and within Delhi
Uttam Nagar murder: Accused posing as minor declared adult
Juvenile Justice Board Finds Conflicting Municipal And School Records; Accused To Be Sent To Tihar
Congress decries crackdown on 'Vote Bachao' stir; Haryana cadre to march to Delhi
CJP stir: Delhi Police explains security, Metro revises list
New Delhi: Hours after the Supreme Court directed the Centre on Friday, October 9, to regulate Metro operations, not completely stop them a day ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in the national capital, the Delhi Metro put out a tweaked list of stations that will remain closed up to 6 pm on Saturday. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Offensive': India Strikes Back, Slams Vance's 'Indentured Servants' H1-B Insult, Green Card Freeze
India has hit back at JD Vance after he called H-1B workers foreign indentured servants. The remark followed Washingtons suspension of eight firms from PERM, a labour step used in many employer Green Card cases. The list includes TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. The Trump administration alleges visa fraud, lower wages and lost American jobs. Indias MEA called Vances language unwarranted and deeply offensive, citing its painful colonial meaning. NASSCOM says Indian firms now rely less on H-1B transfers and hire more workers in America. TCS says it will add 15,000 US jobs in five years. This report explains PERM, H-1B, Indias response and the business stakes. America needs Indian talent and services. But Washingtons rhetoric treats that talent as a threat. The result is a colder, more unequal partnership. The dispute tests respect, reciprocity and trust between New Delhi and Washington at a crucial moment.
Delhi on High Alert: 20K Police Personnel Deployed Ahead of Planned CJP Protest
The national capital has been placed under an unprecedented security blanket ahead of a proposed protest on October 10, with the Delhi Police rolling out an extensive deployment plan aimed at maintaining law and order across the city. According to police preparations, over 20,000 personnel will be stationed at strategic locations, supported by an elaborate [] The post Delhi on High Alert: 20K Police Personnel Deployed Ahead of Planned CJP Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJP protest in Delhi: Police denies permission, MHA steps up security directions
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has asked police chiefs across the country to coordinate with the Delhi Police and take preventive measures amid concerns that CJP supporters may attempt to enter the national capital despite the denial of permission for the proposed demonstration
Delhi protest alert: Long queues of vehicles at Gurgaon border, heavy security at Noida entry points
Opposition urges President to sack CEC, suspend SIR and restore '13.30 crore deleted' voters (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu asked the Opposition delegation to submit evidence to substantiate its allegations of vote chori (vote theft), as INDIA bloc leaders met her and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a return to paper ballots. A 10-member delegation of INDIA bloc MPs, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata All India Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee, met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum alleging widespread electoral irregularities and an attempt to undermine India's democratic framework. The other members of the delegation were Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah, NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby, RJD Rajya Sabha member Manoj Kumar Jha, CPI General Secretary D. Raja, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, and VCK President and MP Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan. In the memorandum, the Opposition claimed that elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Delhi and West Bengal had been stolen, alleging large-scale manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and electoral rolls in several Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. The delegation, which said it represented Parliamentary parties accounting for more than 60 per cent of the country's population, urged President Murmu to intervene, describing the alleged electoral irregularities as a threat to the constitutional right to vote and the foundations of representative democracy. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Rahul Gandhi said: I sat in quite an unbelievable meeting. First, we took a memorandum to the President of India. In that memorandum, we clearly stated that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and CEC Gyanesh Kumar had conspired to destroy Indian democracy. We submitted a memorandum to the President of India, informing her that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are conspiring to destroy Indian democracy, LoP Gandhi said. Rahul Gandhi also claimed: The President (Droupadi Murmu) in no way denied what we said, questioned what we said, or argued what we said. She accepted our statement and then told us that we needed to provide her with proof of 'election chori'. He added that the President had asked the delegation to furnish evidence backing its claims. She (President Murmu) asked us to provide evidence to substantiate what we have said. We will submit the evidence to her whenever she is available, he said. Rahul Gandhi described the meeting as satisfactory and announced that the Opposition would approach the Supreme Court on October 12 with a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The memorandum placed four major demands before the President: 1. Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and repeal of the 2023 law that, according to the Opposition, provides lifelong immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. 2. Immediate suspension of SIR and restoration of all 13.30 crore voters whom the Opposition alleges were illegally deleted from electoral rolls. 3. A return to paper ballots for all elections, replacing the existing EVM-based voting system. 4. Repeal of Assembly elections held over the preceding two years in which, the Opposition claimed, conclusive evidence of vote theft had been presented. The memorandum said that the right to vote, enshrined in Article 326 of the Constitution, was central to representative democracy. It maintained that the Election Commission was the constitutional custodian of this right and should be accountable for its decisions rather than operate without scrutiny. The Opposition also accused the Chief Election Commissioner of misleading the Supreme Court to cover up alleged electoral wrongdoing. The memorandum called for accountability and urged the President to use her constitutional position to ensure that its demands were addressed without delay. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said President Murmu had listened to the delegation patiently. Kharge said the INDIA bloc leaders had apprised the President Murmu of the agitation launched four days earlier over alleged vote theft and concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission. Mamata Banerjee said President Murmu had indicated that she would examine the memorandum and wanted supporting evidence. She (President Murmu) has asked us to send evidence, which we said we (INDIA bloc leaders) will do, Banerjee said, adding that the country was concerned about the state of democracy. The meeting followed several days of Opposition protests against the Election Commission, the SIR exercise and alleged electoral irregularities, with INDIA bloc leaders demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Assam CM targets Congress after Nagaon bypoll win
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and other opposition parties following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s victory in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, accusing them of targeting the Election Commission instead of reaching out to voters. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma questioned the oppositions criticism of the poll body and alleged that concerns over electoral rolls and illegal immigration in Assam were being overlooked. Sarma said that whenever the BJP wins an election, the opposition targets the Election Commission. He urged opposition parties to go among the people and work for them instead of creating a ruckus. Raising the issue of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, the Chief Minister questioned whether the Election Commission had the authority to remove ineligible names from electoral rolls. Yesterday, we caught around 100 Bangladeshis in Guwahati. If they do not come under the police net for some reason, their names could enter the voter list after six months, he alleged. Sarma argued that the poll body's responsibilities should include both the inclusion of eligible voters and the removal of names found to be ineligible under the law. If it is the Election Commissions responsibility to include names, it is also its responsibility to remove names, he said. The Chief Minister also criticised opposition leaders for bringing people to Delhi to protest, alleging that such demonstrations were intended to exert pressure on the authorities. He urged opposition leaders to visit Assam and witness the challenges faced by people in the state over the issue of alleged illegal immigration. Before trying to show your strength in Delhi, come to Assam and see the pain and suffering of our people. Then you will understand the situation in the country, Sarma said. He further claimed that Assam had sent back a number of people who had allegedly entered the state illegally from Bangladesh over the past year, while acknowledging that authorities had been able to detect only a fraction of such cases. The Nagaon by-election result has drawn attention because the constituency has a substantial minority population and was won by the Congress in the previous two Lok Sabha elections. Sarmas remarks came amid continuing political disputes over electoral rolls, alleged illegal immigration and the Election Commissions role in maintaining voter lists. Under Indian election law, electoral registration authorities are responsible for ensuring that electoral rolls comply with statutory eligibility requirements, including citizenship criteria.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: 30 Routes Under Surveillance Ahead of October 10 Protests
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for October 10, monitoring 30 key routes due to potential protests. Delhi Traffic Advisory: 30 Routes Under Surveillance Ahead of October 10 Protests
30 trains affected as railways braces for Delhi congestion
Emergency imposed in country: CJP decries security curbs
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have strongly criticised the Centre's security measures in New Delhi, including metro and train cancellations, ahead of their planned protest at Jantar Mantar. They accuse the government of imposing an emergency and being afraid of Gen Z, while demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The Supreme Court has intervened, directing authorities to ensure regulated movement.
Nothing can stop India's youth: Chirag Paswan on train, metro curbs ahead of CJP protests in Delhi
The Delhi Police on Friday wrote to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), denying permission to hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar ahead of its planned October 10 protest, citing a previous breakdown of law and order in the area. In an official letter, the Delhi Police stated that even though the authorities granted permission for a one-day protest. However, the gathering continued for approximately a month, which resulted in the injury of over 200 police personnel. Moreover, over 2,000 individuals with criminal records participated in the demonstrations, which led to incidents of violence in the area. Additionally, the Delhi Police outlined practical spatial constraints, stating that Jantar Mantar is a relatively small venue capable of safely accommodating approximately 1,000 individuals at a time; hence the capacity at any location is strictly limited by considerations of space, crowd management, emergency access, and public safety. The police department noted its obligation to balanc...
Green Card Curbs Could Trigger A Brain Gain For India: Anand Ranganathan
According to author Anand Ranganathan, restrictions on skilled migration may push more talent, entrepreneurship and investment back to India. He says the challenge for New Delhi is whether it is ready to absorb and harness that opportunity.
Green Card Crackdown Sparks India-US Flashpoint
India has sharply rebuked US Vice President JD Vance over his indentured servants remark after Washington suspended a key green card pathway for employees of several major tech firms, including Indian IT giants. As New Delhi defends the contribution of Indian professionals to America's growth, the showdown is raising larger questions about talent mobility, the future of Indian workers in the US, and the direction of India-US ties.
'City can't be brought to a halt': Delhi Police's rationale for restrictions
Centre seeks States help as CJP prepares to go ahead with protest; major curbs in Delhi
Ahead of the October 10 protest demanding CECs resignation, authorities deny permission for Jantar Mantar gathering, put curbs on internet, shut down markets and Metro stations, and cancel dozens of trains bound for capital
Delhi traffic police issues advisory ahead of Oct 10 protests; check affected routes
From Ladakh, Wangchuk turns to Faiz and tells CJP he wont be in Delhi tomorrow
Mary Kom Faces Criminal Defamation Complaint From Ex-Husband
Mary Kom's ex-husband, Karong Onkholer, has filed a defamation complaint against the boxer in a Delhi court over alleged remarks made during a television interview.
Over 4,000 passengers from Mumbai stranded as several trains to Delhi cancelled or rescheduled
Opposition targets Modi government over undeclared emergency in Delhi ahead of youth protest
In a joint statement by the Left parties, they demanded the Delhi Police and the Centre stop intimidating prospective participants and allow them to proceed to Jantar Mantar for the proposed demonstration
Delhi Metro scales down closures from 57 to 45 stations ahead of CJP protest
Golden Opportunity for Investors: E-Auction of HILs 5.11 Acres in Delhi Begins
The National Land Monetization Corporation has launched an e-auction for HILs prime land in New Delhi, inviting bids from qualified investors. Golden Opportunity for Investors: E-Auction of HILs 5.11 Acres in Delhi Begins
Delhi on high alert ahead of CJPs October 10 protest
Peoples Mandate Distorted: CM Omar Abdullah Alleges ECI-BJP Nexus
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the arrangement was intended to undermine the peoples mandate in the Union Territory. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Abdullah questioned the delimitation exercise that added seven Assembly constituencies in Jammu []
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead Of CJP Protest: Check Affected Routes
Traffic may be diverted at 30 key points in Delhi, and 57 metro stations will be closed for entry and exit on October 10.
Supreme Court questions Delhis restrictions ahead of CJPs October 10 protest as 57 metro stations face closure.
Supreme Court questions Delhis restrictions ahead of CJPs October 10 protest as 57 metro stations face closure.
Nation building | Ahmed Ali's 'At Work' by PHOTOINK, New Delhi
Nation building | Ahmed Ali's 'At Work' by PHOTOINK, New Delhi
A celebration of love | KNMA's dance festival @ Sunder Nursery, Delhi
A celebration of love | KNMA's dance festival @ Sunder Nursery, Delhi
President sought evidence of vote chori, says Rahul Gandhi after opposition's meeting on CEC row
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said President Droupadi Murmu had asked the opposition delegation to provide evidence to substantiate its allegations of vote chori (vote theft) following a meeting over the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. A delegation of INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, met the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum alleging electoral irregularities and an attempt to undermine Indian democracy. The other members of the delegation were Mamata All India Trinamool Congress Chairperson Mamata Banerjee, J&K Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah, NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, CPI-M General Secretary M. A. Baby, RJD Rajya Sabha member Prof Manoj Kumar Jha, CPI General Secretary D. Raja, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, and VCK President and MP Dr Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan. The meeting took place after several days of protests by Opposition leaders against the Election Commission, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged irregularities in the electoral process. The Opposition has also been demanding Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Gandhi said the delegation had raised concerns about the alleged role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. We submitted a memorandum to the President of India, informing her that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are conspiring to destroy Indian democracy, he said. Gandhi added that the President asked the delegation to provide evidence supporting its allegations. She asked us to provide evidence to substantiate what we have said. We will submit the evidence to her whenever she is available, Gandhi said. He described the meeting as satisfactory, noting that the President had neither rejected nor questioned the delegations submissions. Gandhi further announced that the opposition would approach the Supreme Court on Monday with a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India. Congress President Kharge said the President had listened to the delegation patiently. Leaders from our alliance met the President and submitted a memorandum. We apprised the President of the agitation we launched four days ago regarding the theft of votes, he said. He said the delegation highlighted what it described as serious concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar. We underlined the issue of vote theft and the grave error committed by Gyanesh Kumar. We demanded that EVMs be set aside and elections be conducted using ballot papers, Kharge said. Mamata Banerjee said: We have submitted a memorandum. We have seen from a positive outlook that she said she will investigate; she will go through the details, and she needs evidence. She has asked us to send evidence, which we said we will do. The country is very concerned, and you, as a custodian of the Constitution, should take proper care so the democracy remains, she added.
CJP protest: Internet suspended near Jantar Mantar for 24 hrs
New Delhi: As part of the beefed-up security ahead of the CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Delhi Police announced the temporary suspension of internet and mobile internet services in a 4 km radius from the Janpath-Kartavya Path crossing from Friday, October 9, evening. The 24-hour suspension of mobile internet services would Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UAE bounces back as Indias largest LPG supplier, topples US
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has bounced back as Indias key LPG supplier after having lost the top slot to the USA due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the continuing Middle East conflict. Data compiled by maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows that the UAE accounted for 39 per cent of Indias LPG imports in September, up from 13 per cent in the previous month, overtaking the US, which had been the biggest supplier of the cooking gas over the previous six months. The UAE supplied 547,000 tonnes of LPG, 182 per cent more than 193,000 tonnes in August, while the US was the second-largest supplier as its shipments fell 58 per cent from 323,000 tonnes in August. While the US accounted for 53 per cent of Indias total LPG imports in August, its share in September fell to 23 per cent. The physical market has demonstrated greater resilience than assumed. Combined crude volumes exiting the Gulf (excluding Iran) plus volumes from West Coast Saudi and East Coast UAE are around pre-conflict levels of 18.5 million barrels per day, but when you include diverted volume shipped from the Saudi West coast and UAE East coast it's now around 100 per cent, Kpler said. India imports 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, of which 90 per cent used to come from the Gulf countries via Hormuz. Indias LPG imports from Kuwait and Qatar also went up in September. Kuwait was the third-largest supplier, followed by Qatar. Indias overall LPG imports fell 4 per cent in September to 1.39 million tonnes compared with August. The volume of oil flowing from the Middle East region has also returned to pre-war levels despite the continued restrictions Iran is placing on vessels attempting to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. Seven months after the US-Israel war with Iran led to the effective closure of the critical waterway, Kpler said that in the final week of September, daily oil flow from the Middle East reached 92 per cent of its pre-war baseline. Analysts attribute the rebounding flow of oil and petroleum products to ships being escorted with US military assistance. Shuttle super tankers are being used through the strait, which then transfer the crude and petroleum products to other vessels waiting nearby. Besides, the Gulf countries are also using pipelines to bypass the Strait.
India partners as pilot country with ITU to bridge AI gap for Global South
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Friday that ultimately, the true measure of artificial intelligence (AI) will not be the size of its models or the sophistication of its algorithms, but the number of human lives it improves. The journey of the AI for Good Lab from Geneva to New Delhi mirrors the journey that artificial intelligence itself must make -- from global conversations to local solutions, from technological possibility to human impact, and from strategy to scale. The distance between AI ambition and AI impact is bridged by skills, compute, data, institutions, and connectivity, the minister said in his address at the inauguration of the AI for Good Lab Workshop: From Strategy to Impact, at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, organised jointly by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). As one of the ten pilot countries alongside partners from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Gulf, India brings its model of shared compute, open datasets, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to lead cross-regional learning and technical collaboration across the Global South. The sessions at the workshop delivered structured deliberation on defining a concrete roadmap for institutional engagement, priority sector adoption, and Global South knowledge-sharing. Stakeholders achieved a shared understanding of the AI Sandbox requirements to support experimentation while validating fairness, robustness, and safety before scaling solutions to the last citizen. Scindia reiterated India's guiding philosophy of Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya (for the welfare of all, for the happiness of all), noting that while nearly 2.2 billion people worldwide remain offline, technology must expand human opportunity rather than concentrate it, ensuring the digital divide does not morph into an AI divide. He detailed key milestones driving India's domestic AI capabilities and digital infrastructure under the Rs 10,000-crore-plus IndiaAI Mission. On the compute infrastructure front, more than 38,000 high-end GPUs have been onboarded at approximately one-third of the global average cost, with an additional 20,000 GPUs being added. In terms of open data and talent, the AI Kosh platform is unlocking datasets and sovereign models across agriculture, healthcare, and education. India currently ranks first globally in relative AI skill penetration, with Indian developers contributing approximately 5.2 per cent of open-source AI projects on GitHub with ten or more stars. Furthermore, telecom innovation is being paired with trust through AI and data analytics tools like Sanchar Saathi, which has facilitated the disconnection of over 7.14 crore fraudulent mobile connections, traced over 35 lakh lost handsets, and prevented potential financial fraud worth over Rs 5,000 crore. To support standardisation, India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has developed national standards covering AI fairness, robustness, and incident reporting, while establishing a National Working Group on AI Standardisation to align with ITU-T global benchmarks, the minister observed. Key international dignitaries, including Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardisation Bureau, Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, along with distinguished researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policy experts, participated in the discussions.
Salman Khan announces official YouTube channel: Shuru se shuru karte hain
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has officially made his debut on YouTube, adding another digital platform to his existing presence across films, television and social media. The actor launched his official YouTube channel on Friday, October 9, and introduced it to his followers with a short, alphabet-themed video that hinted at a variety of content to come. Salman announced the launch through his Instagram Stories, where he shared a video of himself reciting the alphabet before introducing his new channel. Accompanying the announcement, he wrote, Shuru se shuru karte hain Mera official YouTube channel. A se Z tak sab yahan milega, suggesting that viewers could expect different kinds of content on the platform. The channel received an encouraging initial response, crossing 14,000 subscribers within approximately an hour of its launch. While Salman has yet to reveal his plans for the channel in detail, the announcement has already generated curiosity about the kind of videos he intends to share with his audience. Salman Khans YouTube Channel Features 10 Shorts Salman's official YouTube channel keeps its introduction brief. The actor's bio reads, Film actor. Artist. Painter. Humanitarian. This is my official channel. At the time of the announcement, the channel featured 10 YouTube Shorts. The initial uploads primarily comprised short, light-hearted videos rather than long-format content, offering viewers an early look at the kind of material available on the page. Although there is no confirmed content schedule yet, the channel could give Salman an opportunity to share personal updates, behind-the-scenes moments from film shoots, promotional videos and glimpses of activities beyond his professional commitments. It could also serve as a direct way for the actor to connect with his audience through video content outside his film releases and television appearances. Salman Khan Joins Bollywood Celebrities on YouTube Salman is among several Bollywood celebrities who have established an official presence on YouTube. Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Nora Fatehi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Archana Puran Singh and Farah Khan are among the actors and entertainers who use the platform to share content ranging from vlogs and travel diaries to fitness routines, cooking videos, behind-the-scenes footage and everyday moments. Actors from the South Indian film industries, including Allu Arjun and Mohanlal, also have official YouTube channels. With his latest digital move, Salman joins this growing list of film personalities who use the platform to reach audiences beyond their conventional on-screen appearances. Also Read : Salman Khan vs Kala Hiran: Delhi High Court seeks reply from actor on Amit Janis plea seeking stay on proceedings
Hoblidhar Fastest Man At National Athletics
Karnataka sprinter Manikanta Hoblidhar secured the 100m gold medal at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Friday, despite suffering from stomach cramps. He clocked 10.25 seconds, narrowly missing his own meet record. In another event, race walker Servin Sebastian was penalised, losing his gold medal in the men's 20km race walk, with Suraj Pawar winning the men's 21km half marathon race walk.
NSO releases draft guidelines for compiling GSDP via expenditure method
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday released the draft guidelines for compilation of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) Estimates from Expenditure Side with Base Year 2022-23. The draft guideline provides a uniform and comprehensive framework for compilation of GSDP estimates from the expenditure side across states and Union Territories, with the objective of ensuring consistency, comparability, and methodological standardisation under the revised base year framework, according to an official statement. The draft guideline elaborates the concepts, coverage, data sources, estimation procedures, and methodologies for compilation of GSDP from the expenditure side, covering the major expenditure components, including Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE), Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), Changes in Inventories, Valuables and Net Exports, the statement said. At present, some states and UTs are compiling estimates of GFCF and GFCE; however, PFCE estimates are not being compiled by any state or UT. The document, therefore, provides a comprehensive framework and methodological guidance to facilitate the compilation of these expenditure components at the state or UT level. The guideline emphasises the use of state-specific data sources and appropriate allocation indicators for estimation of various expenditure components, to the extent feasible. In cases where direct state-level data is not available, suitable allocation methodologies and relevant indicators have been recommended for deriving state-wise estimates in a consistent and comparable manner. The compilation of GSDP from the expenditure side provides an important complementary approach to the production/income-side estimation of GSDP and would facilitate a comprehensive assessment of economic activity at the state and UT level. The estimates would also contribute towards strengthening the state-level national accounts framework and improving the consistency of state estimates with the methodology followed at the national level. The release of the draft guideline is an important step towards harmonisation of estimation practices across States and UTs and strengthening the statistical capacity of State Directorates of Economics and Statistics (DESs) for the compilation of expenditure-side GSDP estimates. The draft Guideline is available on the official website of MoSPI (https://www.mospi.gov.in/product/more/6-Documents) for feedback from stakeholders by October 28, the statement added.
Proclaimed Offender Held In Delhi Murder Case
Delhi Police have arrested Harish Kumar alias Piluwa, a proclaimed offender who had been absconding since 2021 in connection with a murder case. Kumar was apprehended on October 8 near Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The murder, which occurred on November 21, 2021, involved the assault of Abhishek alias Monu over a Rs 10 lakh debt.
CII hails far-reaching GST reforms
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Apex business chamber CII on Friday welcomed the decisions taken at the 57th meeting of the GST Council, describing them as an important step towards further simplifying the GST framework, reducing compliance costs, improving working capital availability, and providing greater certainty to businesses. CII lauded the focus on input tax credit, faster refunds, simplified registration and returns, rationalisation of penal provisions, facilitation of exports, and reduction of litigation. The decisions of the GST Council represent a significant advancement in Indias GST reform journey. The measures announced yesterday should substantially improve the ease of doing business, reduce compliance costs and release working capital for productive use, CII President R. Mukundan said CII welcomed the measures to facilitate faster GST refunds, including the reduction in the acknowledgement period from 15 days to 10 days and the decision to automate refunds of excess balances in the electronic cash ledger. Delays in refunds have an important bearing on the working capital requirements of businesses, particularly exporters and SMEs. Greater automation and faster processing should improve liquidity, reduce financing costs and allow businesses to deploy their resources more productively, Mukundan said. The proposed extension of credit to employee health and life insurance, telecommunication towers, pipelines laid outside factories, free samples, and certain goods required by law to be destroyed upon expiry were welcomed as measures which should reduce the incidence of embedded taxes and address long-standing difficulties faced by several sectors, a CII statement said. The decision to extend refunds under the inverted duty structure to input services, and to permit refunds relating to plant and machinery, is another major reform. These changes should improve the economics of manufacturing investments, reduce the accumulation of unutilised credit and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian industry, the statement observed. CII also welcomed the proposed removal of double taxation in specified services supplied through intermediaries, including hotel accommodation, restaurant and catering services, and passenger transport. The measure should provide greater consistency in tax treatment across different business models. The Councils decision to constitute a Committee of Officers to examine the protection of input tax credit for genuine purchasers is also encouraging. CII has consistently advocated that bona fide buyers who have received goods or services and made payment to their suppliers should not be penalised for defaults beyond their control. On decriminalisation and litigation, CII welcomed the proposed removal of arrest provisions under GST, the increase in the prosecution threshold from Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore, the removal of minimum punishment and the reduction in the general penalty from Rs 25,000 to Rs 10,000. CII also welcomed the proposed common standards for issuance of notices, pre-notice intimation, allegations of fraud, personal hearings and passing of orders. The decision not to issue notices involving amounts below Rs 10,000 should help reduce avoidable disputes and administrative costs. The simplification of GST registration requirements for small sellers using e-commerce platforms should also enable greater participation in interstate markets, particularly by smaller enterprises, the CII statement said. CII also welcomed the proposed rationalisation of physical inspections of goods in transit. Restricting inspections to the originating and destination States, subject to prescribed safeguards, should reduce delays in transportation, improve supply-chain efficiency and facilitate interstate trade. The announcements relating to exports of services are especially significant. The proposed changes concerning services supplied through overseas branches and services performed in India on goods belonging to foreign clients should remove important tax-related impediments for exporters, the statement added.
