JEE Main 2027: Over 5.72 Lakh Registrations So Far
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Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Expected Across Several States
New Delhi, November 11: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across various regions of the country from November 11 to Weather Alert: Rain and Storms Expected Across Several States
Sonia Gandhi Reveals Heartbreaking Loss in New Autobiography
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Bhai Dooj symbolises sweetness of loving bond between brothers and sisters: PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Bhai Dooj and wished for happiness and prosperity in society. 'Bhai Dooj', also known as 'Bhaiya Dooj', 'Bhai Tika', or 'Bhau Beej', is being celebrated in different regions of India with much joy and affection between brothers and sisters. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Heartfelt wishes to my family members across the country on Bhai Dooj. This sacred festival symbolises the sweetness and warmth of the loving and deep bond between brothers and sisters. On this auspicious occasion, I wish everyone happiness and prosperity, he added. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, extending greetings, called Bhai Dooj the sacred festival of the unbreakable affection, trust and closeness between brothers and sisters. In our Indian culture, this unique bond between brothers and sisters is a beautiful expression of love, protection and family values. May God grant that this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity and joy to every family, and may this precious bond of affection between brothers and sisters always remain strong, CM Gupta said in a post on X. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to social media and extended heartfelt wishes on the auspicious occasion. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to everyone on Bhaiya Dooj, the sacred festival symbolising the affection, devotion and closeness between brothers and sisters, CM Yogi posted on X. We pray to Mother Yamuna that this festival brings happiness, prosperity and well-being into everyone's lives, and that love and trust grow even stronger within families, he added. Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha in Kartika -- the eighth month of the Vikram Samvat and Shalivahana Shaka calendars. According to legend, on Karthik Shukla Dwitiya, Goddess Yamuna invited her brother Yamaraj for a feast at her home. Since then, the day has been celebrated as Bhai Dooj, signifying that all living beings were freed from the sufferings of Naraka and blessed with happiness.
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The gold rate in India stood at Rs 1,41,190 per 10 grams for 24K gold on November 11. Meanwhile, 22K gold was priced at Rs 1,29,424 per 10 grams, according to Bullion.co.in.
Piyush Goyal calls for positioning India as world's manufacturing hub
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for positioning India as the world's manufacturing hub through global partnerships and export-led growth, saying that India is well on track to achieve $1 trillion export target this year. Speaking at the curtain raiser of the third edition of Bharat Mobility Global Expo here, he highlighted the growing stature of the event and the importance of the mobility sector to India's manufacturing and global economic ambitions. The minister urged industry stakeholders across the mobility value chain to look beyond the domestic market and tap global markets and export opportunities. Goyal said that complementing India's large domestic market with international markets would enable businesses to achieve economies of scale and become globally competitive in pricing. Expressing confidence in the capabilities of Indian manufacturers, he said that those supplying to Japanese and European automobile manufacturers, as well as the aerospace and defence sectors, had the potential to meet world-class quality standards. Goyal further stated that the initiative had brought together different segments of the mobility ecosystem, which had traditionally organised separate exhibitions at different times and locations, often attracting the same set of visitors. The minister urged the organisers and industry to market the event extensively across the world and aim to attract at least 25,000 international visitors out of the expected 10 lakh visitors. He emphasised that the event should go beyond original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and reach the wider global ecosystem, including tyre dealers, suppliers, auto component manufacturers and the substantial after-sales market. Referring to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, the minister said that market access in India would initially allow European automobile manufacturers to test demand by introducing a limited number of models in the Indian market. Once they identify models with adequate demand, manufacturers could establish production in India, not only to serve the domestic market but also to export to the rest of the world. Goyal said that manufacturing in India would enable companies to benefit from economies of scale, access the large domestic market and produce vehicles at competitive prices for global markets. This would create significant opportunities for Indian component manufacturers, startups, steel and rubber industries, and other participants across the mobility ecosystem. He urged industry stakeholders to capture these opportunities before other countries did. The Minister underlined that India's large domestic market was a major advantage in attracting global manufacturing investments. Referring to automobile sales during the festive season, he said that one million cars had been sold during Navratri alone, while around 70,000 cars were sold over the two days of Dhanteras. He said that the scale of the Indian market offered an ideal opportunity for global manufacturers to establish production facilities in India and use the country as a base for serving international markets. Goyal said that India should also emerge as a centre for developing technologies and creating designs, with all talent-driven solutions being centred around the country.
Website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas to be launched in Delhi today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The official website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) is scheduled to be launched on Wednesday in New Delhi, marking an important step towards preparations for the upcoming edition of the annual diaspora convention, according to the officials. The website will be jointly inaugurated by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Chanakya Hall in Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch is expected to provide prospective participants with access to registration facilities and essential information about the upcoming event. The 19th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas will be organised from January 7 to 9 next year in Kolkata, West Bengal, bringing together members of the Indian diaspora and other stakeholders to strengthen their engagement with the country. The convention will be organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with the West Bengal government. The theme for this edition is 'From Roots to Return: Reigniting Diaspora Connect with Bharat', highlighting the importance of reconnecting the Indian diaspora with its roots and deepening its relationship with the country. The website has been jointly developed by the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal to facilitate participation in the three-day convention. According to the officials, the website will serve as a key platform for individuals interested in attending the event, allowing prospective participants to complete their registration and access relevant details about the programme. Apart from providing registration facilities, the portal will also disseminate important announcements, updates and other information related to the convention. It will further provide details about the various activities and events scheduled to take place alongside the main Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas celebrations. The Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention was first instituted in 2003 during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was conceived as a formal mechanism to connect with and recognise the overseas Indian community and to strengthen their engagement with India. Since 2015, the MEA has revised the format of the event by organising the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention as a biennial gathering, with theme-based conferences held in the intervening years. This approach enables more focused discussions on specific areas of interest and fosters meaningful interaction and networking among members of the global Indian diaspora. Over the years, the Convention has facilitated the exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences across sectors, strengthening India's ties with its diaspora. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards and preside over the Valedictory Session. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour conferred on a Non-Resident Indian, a Person of Indian Origin, or an organisation or institution established and run by them. The award recognises contributions by members of the Indian diaspora towards enhancing India's image abroad, supporting India's causes and working for the welfare of local Indian communities.
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Before We Fill the Card, Let Us Learn to Ask: The Holistic Progress Card in Kashmir
Picture a teacher in a Kashmir classroom, late in the session, with the online Holistic Progress Card open on a screen. A cursor blinks in a field. She knows the child well. She knows he hesitates before speaking but draws beautifully, and that he helps younger children with their shoelaces. The form, however, asks her to choose, select, map and paste. She hesitates, not because she doesn't know the child, but because she isn't sure what the form is asking her to know. That hesitation is the most honest data point we have on the HPC in Kashmir Division, and we should not rush past it. The promise behind the card The HPC, developed by PARAKH, the assessment body within NCERT, was designed to move us away from a single number that claims to summarise a child. It is meant to be a 360-degree record. It is built on competency-based activities and brings together the teacher's observations, the child's self-assessment, the views of peers and the voice of parents. PARAKH describes it as an integrative document capturing progress across several curricular areas. Cards have been developed for the Foundational, Preparatory and Middle stages, and work on the Secondary stage was reported as ongoing. The philosophy flows directly from the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, which ask for assessment that supports learning rather than merely ranking it. It helps to keep three ideas apart. Assessment of learning asks what the child has achieved. Assessment for learning asks what the teacher should do next. Assessment as learning asks what the child can notice about her own thinking. For decades our system has lived almost entirely in the first idea. The HPC, at its best, invites us into the other two. A winter calendar and a summer template Kashmir Division follows a winter calendar, and schools here have rolled out the HPC. Teachers have struggled, and most have learnt to complete the required fields. That deserves acknowledgement. Learning a new digital document in the middle of teaching, examinations and administrative returns is no small feat. But completing fields and understanding assessment are different achievements. The questions teachers are asking show where the gap lies. How should one choose among R1, R2 and R3 at the middle stage, and between R1 and R2 at the foundational stage? How does one fetch an activity from the activity bank? How does one create an activity, place it in the online document, and map it to learning standards and the PARAKH framework? I have no survey to cite, and I will not pretend otherwise. These are concerns I have encountered in my own observation, and they need systematic study. Notice, though, that nearly all of them are procedural questions about the document. Very few are questions about the child. When teachers ask how to fill a field, we are probably seeing a reporting tool arrive before the assessment thinking that should precede it. There is also a structural question worth asking. PARAKH's published material appears to map activities across an April-to-March session. Kashmir's academic rhythm differs, with its winter vacation and its own session boundaries. Is the card's timeline being adapted sensibly to our calendar, or are teachers left to reconcile the two on their own? An honest review should find out. Fix the pedagogy first My central argument is simple. Before we address the problems of the HPC, we must address the problems of our pedagogy. A progress card can only record what the classroom has made visible. If lessons are lectures followed by recall questions, there is little to observe beyond recall. No format, however elegant, can capture curiosity that was never invited. If we want the card to say something true about a learner's creativity, collaboration or ethical sense, the classroom must first create occasions for those things to appear. That begins with questions, and with the children's own questions above all. A child who is allowed to ask why? and what if? is already doing the work of competency. The questions, the child's explanations of her thinking, her perceptions and her learning environment all feed her holistic development. A classroom where questions are welcomed produces rich evidence for the HPC almost as a by-product. A classroom where questions are discouraged will produce a card full of ticks and little truth. The same applies to teachers. Confusion is not a failure. It is where learning starts, and the questions teachers are asking about the HPC are the best professional-development agenda we could hope for. They should be gathered, discussed and answered, not silenced by the next circular. What teachers need to own For the HPC to mean something, teachers need to be at home with a set of ideas that cannot be learnt in a single workshop. These include formative and summative assessment, curricular goals, competencies and learning outcomes, and the skill of mapping an activity to a learning standard. They also include the craft of framing a good question, with a clear stem, plausible distractors and a defensible key. Finally, they include writing a rubric, which is the hardest part and the most important. A rubric is not a scoring sheet. It is a conversation with the learner. Its criteria tell her what quality looks like, and its descriptors show where she stands. Its levels show her where she might go next. A child who can read a rubric can plan her own growth, which is the point of assessment as learning. This is practice, not theory. A teacher should be identifying competencies and learning outcomes across the chapters of the prescribed textbooks, designing activities, and building rubrics for them throughout the year. After a hundred such experiences, mapping an activity to a standard stops being a clerical task and becomes professional instinct. The risk of the single sitting The danger I most want to name is the default mindset of finishing a task. Our system is very good at converting reforms into returns, and an HPC filled in one sitting at the end of the session is a compliance exercise wearing the clothes of a reform. It records the teacher's memory, not the child's journey. A 360-degree document cannot be built in a week. It needs almost a full year of working with children, colleagues, parents and peers. The evidence should accumulate in portfolios, projects, observation notes and conversations, and the card should be a living record that is revisited rather than a form submitted. If the card is truly to show a learner's choices, tendencies and possible directions, it must be assembled slowly enough for those things to emerge. The parent and the multilingual classroom PARAKH treats parent observation as a major component of the card. That is a genuine opportunity. For many parents in Kashmir, a report card has meant a mark and a rank. A card that asks them what they notice at home, such as whether their child shares, persists or wonders, widens their understanding of what schooling is for. But this will not happen if the card arrives only at the end of the year. Parents need to be invited early and to see why their observations matter. They also need those observations to be asked for in a language and a manner they find natural. Language is the wider question. Our classrooms bring together Kashmiri, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari and other home languages, alongside English. Can a teacher record a child's strengths in the child's own linguistic world? Will a rural parent find the document intelligible? And in a small multi-grade school with one or two teachers, how can the card be sustained alongside everything else? These are open questions, and context-sensitive answers will serve us better than uniform instructions. The way forward None of this is an argument against the HPC. It is an argument for giving it the conditions in which it can work. Several steps seem realistic. First, training should move from explaining fields to showing practice. Teachers learn assessment by watching an assessment happen, so demonstration sessions built on real classroom situations, with a real activity, a real rubric and real student work, would do more than any number of presentations. Second, DIETs and SCERT should act as academic mentors rather than collectors of returns. A visit that asks show me a child's portfolio and let us discuss it teaches more than a visit that counts completed cards. Third, we need simple, contextual rubrics and exemplars, ideally developed with Urdu/Kashmiri teachers, in forms that a teacher in a remote school can adapt without a specialist beside her. Fourth, documentation should be reduced wherever the HPC makes older records redundant. A reform that adds to the workload without removing anything will be quietly resisted, and with good reason. Fifth, parent-teacher interaction should be built into the calendar across the year, not left to the end of it. Finally, we should review quality rather than quantity. The success of the HPC cannot be measured by the number of cards filled. It should be judged by whether teachers understand their learners better, whether classroom assessment has grown stronger, and whether parents and schools are better able to support each child. A light, not a ledger A ledger records what has happened. A lamp shows what is there and where one might walk next. The Holistic Progress Card can be either, and the difference will not be decided in New Delhi or in an online form. It will be decided in classrooms, by whether teachers are given the time, trust and training to look closely at children. If we do that, the card will matter. If we do not, it will be one more format completed on schedule, and the child at the centre of it will be no better understood. (The Author is a teacher educator with about 30 years of service; he writes on school education, assessment and teacher development. The views expressed are personal. He can be emailed at: sheikhgulzar1970@gmail.com )
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India, Nigeria human rights commissions sign MoU in Abuja
Digital Desk | Abuja, Nov 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC-India) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC-Nigeria) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja on Tuesday, the High Commission of India in Abuja said. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC-India) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC-Nigeria) was signed today in Abuja, marking an important milestone in IndiaNigeria relations, the High Commission posted on X. Earlier on Tuesday, NHRC Chairman Justice V Ramasubramanian met Nigerias Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, exploring avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between India and Nigeria in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law, the High Commission of India in Nigeria had said. The NHRC delegation, led by Justice Ramasubramanian, arrived in Abuja on Monday. High Commissioner Abhishek Singh welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, led by Honble Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman, upon their arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the High Commission had posted on X. Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh represented the Government of India as Chief Guest at Nigerias 66th Independence Day celebrations, noting that the two countries share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. India and Nigeria share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. We remain committed to further deepening our bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples, he had said. In September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The discussion focused on key areas including trade and investment, defence and security, energy partnership, agriculture, health, and digital technologies. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had stated.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has released the official notification for 2 Tutor posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 19 November 2026 at Office of the Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, JMI, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi. Candidates should report at 3:00 PM. For complete details, candidates can visit jmi.ac.in.
Defence Prod Deptt reviews 1 lakh files, frees 19.35 lakh sq ft space
New Delhi, Nov 10: The Department of Defence Production has successfully completed Special Campaign 6.0, conducted in two phases, with the objective of institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and minimising pendency across its offices. In a statement, a spokesperson said the campaign was conducted in two phases, with the preparatory phase from October 15 to 31, 2026, [] The post Defence Prod Deptt reviews 1 lakh files, frees 19.35 lakh sq ft space appeared first on Northlines .
Indian Coast Guard ship delivers critical spares to Mozambique Navy vessels
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Varaha, currently on an overseas deployment, handed over critical spare parts for the Mozambique Navy's fast interceptor vessels, *Namiliti* and *Umbeluzi*, during a formal ceremony held on board the ship. Highlighting the strategic significance of the handover, the Indian Coast Guard stated: This initiative reflects Indias commitment to maritime capacity building and a secure, stable and cooperative Indian Ocean Region, guided by the vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) and Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR). India gifted the 30-metre-long fast interceptor craft *Namiliti* and *Umbeluzi*to Mozambique in July 2019 as part of bilateral defence cooperation and regional maritime security initiatives. Built by Larsen & Toubro at its Kattupalli shipyard, the 90-tonne aluminium-hulled vessels can reach 45 knots and have an operational range of 500 nautical miles. Powered by twin Caterpillar marine engines with waterjet propulsion systems, the boats are equipped with machine guns and bullet-resistant cabins, and are crewed by 12 personnel. The Mozambican Navy utilises these interceptors for coastal surveillance, search and rescue, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching missions, and counter-terrorism operations in volatile areas such as Cabo Delgado. Maintenance and operational support for the vessels are provided with assistance from a resident Indian Coast Guard Afloat Support Team stationed in Mozambique. Both the Indian Navy and Coast Guard regularly provide training, operational guidance, and technical maintenance support to Mozambican naval personnel, with several joint milestone ceremonies conducted in late 2026. Defence relations between the two nations have strengthened continuously since 2011, when New Delhi affirmed its commitment to assist Mozambique with maritime security and anti-piracy efforts. Indian naval ships previously provided humanitarian relief following Cyclone Idai in March 2019, while INS Kesari has executed multiple Mission SAGAR deployments, providing medical and humanitarian assistance to Mozambique alongside conducting shipboard training for Mozambican naval personnel.
Chennai to host 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, fourth time India to stage event
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Chennai has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, marking the fourth time that India will stage the continental event after previously hosting it in New Delhi, Pune and Bhubaneswar. The Asian Athletics Association announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, saying the award was subject to the presentation of letters of guarantee from the government. Subject to presentation of letters of guarantee from the Govt, Asian Athletics Association is pleased to award the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the statement read. C. Latha, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA), said the championships are likely to be held in August. Speaking from Tokyo after attending the Asian Athletics Federation Council meeting on Tuesday, Latha said Chennais infrastructure and facilities were highlighted during the presentation made by the state. We made our presentation (the online presentation was made by Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary of SDAT) and highlighted the legacy of the Nehru Stadium in hosting international meets and the availability of the practice facility at the Nehru B ground. We also stressed that Chennai has an international airport and good hotels close to the venue. The State Government will, in any case, relay the main athletics track soon, Latha said. C.K. Valson, a member of the Competition Commission for Asian Athletics, had inspected the Nehru Stadium last week and was reportedly satisfied with the main track and practice ground. Valson was happy with the infrastructure. He told us to make arrangements for VIP lounges, modify the seating arrangements and install LED screens. All that remains is for the State Government to send a letter to the president of the Asia Athletics Federation confirming that it will bear the entire cost of hosting the meet, Latha added. India last hosted the Asian Athletics Championships in 2017 in Bhubaneswar, having previously staged the competition in New Delhi in 1989 and Pune in 2013. The award to Chennai adds to India's upcoming international athletics calendar. The country is also set to host the Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh in 2027, followed by the Asian Indoor Championships and the World Indoor Championships in Odisha in 2028. Gujarat is also in contention to host the Under-20 World Championships in 2028.
EC refutes poll rigging claims citing official 2024 Haryana, Maharashtra data
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) sources have firmly rejected allegations of vote mismatches and possible rigging in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, describing claims of large gaps between votes cast and votes counted as based on a basic misreading of official records. Referring to assertions that in seats such as Badkhal, the number of votes polled far exceeded those counted on electronic voting machines (EVMs), ECI sources pointed to the commission's Assembly constituency (AC)-wise voters information for the 2024 Haryana poll. Accordingly, in Badkhal (AC 87), the records list 3,32,253 total electors. Of these, 1,60,553 electors voted, delivering a poll percentage of 48.32. After postal rejections (26), EVM rejected votes (543) and NOTA (1,509), exactly 1,58,475 valid votes were recorded. The figures align completely; the widely circulated 3.32 lakh votes polled figure is simply the total number of voters on the electoral rolls, not the number who voted. In Ellenabad (AC 46), 1,95,868 electors were registered and 1,58,707 voted (poll percentage 81.03). After accounting for 253 rejected postal votes and 545 NOTA votes, 1,57,909 valid votes were declared. In Gurgaon (AC 77), an urban seat with lower turnout, 4,43,593 electors were on the rolls and 2,30,147 voted (51.88 per cent). Valid votes stood at 2,29,029 after standard deductions. In Badshahpur (AC 76), 5,21,969 electors yielded 2,83,131 votes polled (54.24 per cent) and 2,80,482 valid votes. In Kalka (AC 1), 2,02,394 electors produced 1,45,961 votes (72.12 per cent) and 1,45,220 valid votes. The biggest such discrepancy is in Maharashtra's Mumbai North Parliamentary constituency, reports said. According to the ECI's internal records, reports alleged, total votes polled were 18.11 lakh in the constituency, but according to the result declared by the Commission, 10.33 lakh votes were cast in the constituency. This means, a whopping 7.78 lakh votes, 42.8 per cent of the votes polled, were not counted on the EVMs. While ECI sources clarified that claims of a massive mismatch in Mumbai North, stemmed from a basic error. The constituency had 18.12 lakh registered electors on the rolls. Of these, 10.33 lakh actually voted, recording a turnout of about 57 per cent. Valid votes matched the polled figures after routine deductions for NOTA and rejections. The widely cited 18.11 lakh votes polled figure was simply the total number of electors, not the votes cast. No discrepancy exists between votes polled and votes counted. Statewide, Haryana recorded 2,04,63,841 total electors and 1,39,13,879 electors who voted, for an overall turnout of 67.99 per cent. Valid votes totalled 1,38,37,980 after all rejections and NOTA. These numbers are drawn directly from the authenticated returns filed by Returning Officers. ECI sources pointed out that minor differences between electors who voted and final valid votes are routine and legally accounted forvoters who enter the booth but do not vote, invalidated postal ballots, or test votes. Large unexplained gaps of the kind alleged would have triggered statutory investigation under the Conduct of Election Rules. No such gaps exist in the Haryana data. The commission sources reiterated that primary records, including Form 17C, remain the sole authoritative source. Secondary analyses that confuse total electors with actual votes polled create artificial discrepancies. Constituency-level data continues to be available through official ECI channels for verification. Claims of systemic rigging or uncounted votes running into lakhs in the 2024 Haryana polls stand refuted by the commission's own audited figures.
US mid-term elections internal matter, unlikely to impact bilateral ties: MEA
New Delhi, Nov 10 : The US mid-term elections were an internal matter of the country and are unlikely to impact ties between New Delhi and Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that the India-US partnership enjoys strong bipartisan support in Washington and both sides remain [] The post US mid-term elections internal matter, unlikely to impact bilateral ties: MEA appeared first on Northlines .
India, Ecuador hold sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India and Ecuador held the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Tuesday, reviewing the progress of bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The sixth round of India-Ecuador Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on 10th November 2026, in New Delhi. Indian delegation was led by Shri Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and the Ecuadorian delegation was led by Mr. Alejandro Davalos, Dy. Minister of Foreign Affairs & Human Mobility of Ecuador, the MEA said in a statement. The two sides reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global developments, it added. During his visit, Davalos also held meetings with senior Indian officials and the business community. During his visit to India, Mr. Davalos, Dy. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador held bilateral meetings with Commerce Secretary; Health Secretary; and Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals. He also met with Indian business fora, the statement said. In September, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Ecuadors Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York, where they discussed strengthening our economic ties, including in energy and pharmaceuticals, mobility, training of personnel, development partnership and cooperation in multilateral fora, including the UN, he had said on X. Technology and pharmaceuticals figure prominently in the relations between New Delhi and Quito. India has trained 223 Ecuadorian professionals over the last five years, and the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology India set up at an Ecuadorian university has trained 813 others. Earlier, highlighting strong economic synergies, the Ambassador of Ecuador to India Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas had said Ecuador exports products including gold, oil and cocoa to India while importing automobiles, bikes, pharmaceutical products and agricultural ingredients. Ecuador and India are complementary economies. We offer the products that India is looking for. For instance, we are selling gold and oil to India, and cocoa to prepare the best chocolates. At the same time, we are importing from India automobiles, bikes, pharmaceutical products, and also ingredients for the agricultural sector, Vargas had told IANS.
New Delhi, Nov 10: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the 2027 board exams, with class 10 and 12 exams set to begin from Feb 15 and 9, respectively. A total of 3,79,980 candidates will appear for the two examinations. The ICSE (class 10) examination will [] The post CISCE board exams from Feb 9 appeared first on Northlines .
Dakar Youth Olympics: Lairenlakpam storms into boxing semis, assures India of medal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei stormed into the men's 50kg semifinals with a commanding quarterfinal victory over Namibia's Abraham Kalenga, assuring the country of a medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Lairenlakpam secured the win through a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the opening round, with the bout stopped at 1:57, as the Indian delivered an emphatic performance to book his place in the last four. India's medal tally in boxing received another boost with Gunjan also assuring the country of a podium finish in the women's 48kg category. She defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in her quarterfinal bout to advance to the semifinals. Both Indian boxers are now assured of at least bronze medals, with their victories taking them into the medal rounds of the competition. Lairenlakpam's dominant win highlighted India's promising campaign in the boxing competition, while Gunjan's unanimous victory underlined her control in the quarterfinal contest. The fourth edition of the Youth Olympics will be a landmark occasion for African sport, with Dakar becoming the first African city to host an Olympic sporting event. Around 2,700 athletes are expected to compete across 25 sports for 153 medal events, with competitions spread across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. India have won 23 medals across the three previous editions, comprising three gold, 16 silver and four bronze. The country also has four medals from mixed-National Olympic Committee events, where athletes from different nations compete together, although those medals are not included in Indias official tally. The most successful campaign came at Buenos Aires 2018, when India secured 13 medals, including three gold, nine silver and one bronze.
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Rajasthan Police freeze assets worth Rs 3.37 crore of history-sheeter Kaushalaram in NDPS action
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) In a major action against drug trafficking, the police in Rajasthan's Barmer on Tuesday frozen assets worth Rs 3,36,79,665 allegedly acquired through the illegal drug trade by history-sheeter Kaushalaram Legha and his family members. The action was taken under Chapter 5-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The competent authority and administrator in New Delhi confirmed the freezing orders following a formal hearing. The frozen assets include four vehicles, residential properties, plots, a three-storey building, agricultural land, a masonry stone mining lease and a liquor shop. These properties were registered in the names of Kaushalaram, his wife, brother and sister-in-law. According to District Superintendent of Police (SP) Choonaram Jat, the action is part of a statewide campaign launched on the directions of Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma to target criminals involved in drug trafficking and dismantle their financial networks. The operation was conducted by Baytu Police Station under the supervision of Additional SP Nitesh Arya and Baytu Circle Deputy SP Deependra Saini. Kaushalaram, son of Kherajram, is a history-sheeter from Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar, under the jurisdiction of Baytu Police Station. He faces 17 criminal cases, including several registered under the NDPS Act. According to police records, around 4,465.60 kg of poppy husk (doda post) has been seized in seven NDPS cases linked to him. In one such case, an FIR was registered at the Siwana Police Station, police recovered 1,249.8 kg of poppy husk from three vehicles linked to the accused. Other NDPS cases have been registered at Siriyari, Nimbahera Sadar, Chhoti Sadri, Sumerpur, Siwana and Gida police stations. Apart from poppy husk, opium and MD-related narcotic substances have also been seized in connection with these cases. Baytu Station House Officer (SHO) Khetaram conducted a detailed financial investigation into the assets held by Kaushalaram and his family members. The investigation reportedly found that the family had no known legitimate source of income sufficient to acquire the properties. The police concluded that the assets had been purchased using proceeds from drug trafficking. Accordingly, an order to freeze the properties was issued on October 9, 2026, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The matter was subsequently referred to the Competent Authority and Administrator in New Delhi for confirmation. Following a hearing, the authority confirmed the freezing orders covering assets valued at Rs 3,36,79,665. The properties frozen by the authorities include four vehicles include Toyota Hilux pickup, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Bolero Camper and Mahindra Scorpio. Other assets include residential properties, including an under-construction house, in Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar; a residential plot and a three-storey building in Maa Viratra Vihar-6 at Balotra; two murabbas (large agricultural land parcels) in Ramgarh of Jaisalmer district; a masonry stone mining lease; and a liquor shop. The total estimated value of the frozen assets is Rs 3,36,79,665. The properties are registered in the names of the accused and his wife, brother and sister-in-law. Following the freezing orders, the properties cannot be sold, transferred or subjected to any other transaction. Under Section 68-M of the NDPS Act, any transfer of such frozen assets would be considered null and void. The police are notifying the relevant departments, including Transport, Revenue, Registration, Municipal Council, Excise and Mining, along with the concerned banks, to ensure compliance with the orders. On Tuesday, a joint team of police and administrative officials also installed notice boards at the residential properties, including the under-construction house, in Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar, informing the public that the assets had been frozen. The Barmer Police said the objective of the action is to deprive drug traffickers of the financial gains generated through illegal activities and weaken the economic foundations of organised drug networks. The police have said that similar action against drug traffickers and assets suspected to have been acquired through illegal activities will continue. The public has also been urged to share information about any other assets allegedly acquired by Kaushalaram through drug trafficking. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential.
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WhatsApp's big plan: AI, digital payments and smarter messaging on cards
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) WhatsApp is preparing to expand its services beyond messaging, with artificial intelligence, digital payments and improved communication features emerging as three key priorities under its new global head, Kunal Shah, who took charge as WhatsApp's global head in June 2026, said on Tuesday. Shah outlined the platform's future roadmap after spending his first four months understanding user expectations and identifying areas where the messaging service could improve. WhatsApp currently has more than three billion users worldwide. In a post on X, Shah said the company's focus would be on helping people maintain closer connections while making everyday activities easier to complete within the application. He described WhatsApp as a shared language used by billions of people, where conversations take place through text messages, voice notes, stickers and video interactions. I think of WhatsApp like a shared language, spoken by 3bn+ people. Sometimes we use words, and sometimes its a voice note to a parent, a sticker that ends an argument, or a hat was a fun dinner at the end of the night. Language is at the heart of everything we as people do. We write letters, tell stories, get things done and make plans for the future. A WhatsApp chat is often where we start, he stated. Ive spent the last few months listening and understanding what our users want from us and what I heard is simple: help people stay close to those who matter to them, and get more done on WhatsApp. So that's what we'll build, Shah added. The first priority will be to make conversations more expressive and user-friendly. WhatsApp plans to improve features such as voice notes, group chats, stickers and video interactions to reflect changing communication habits. Highlighting the scale of engagement on the platform, Shah said users send more than 10 billion voice messages and over four billion stickers every day. The second major focus will be simplifying financial and everyday transactions. Shah noted that several activities, including paying bills, accessing financial services and staying connected while travelling, often begin with a WhatsApp conversation but require users to switch to other applications to complete them. Too many things start in a chat and end with many more steps somewhere else: paying a bill, borrowing money, staying connected when you travel. Each handoff to another task costs time. We're working with financial services and telecom partners so that finishing something feels as easy as starting it, he noted. Artificial intelligence will form the third pillar of WhatsApp's development strategy. Third, we want to make this all more efficient with AI. It should quietly find what you need, get things done and make sure you never miss a booking or an appointment. The best technology saves you time, so you can get back to the connections that matter, Shah mentioned.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's much-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, which hit bookstores on Tuesday, has attracted attention for its personal revelations about the Nehru-Gandhi family and her political journey. However, the book has also come under scrutiny after readers spotted at least three apparent factual inaccuracies relating to important political and historical events. Discrepancies in different chapters have raised questions about the accuracy of some historical references. The first apparent error concerns the anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare, which posed a major challenge to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In Chapter 33, page 461, Sonia places the emergence of Hazare and the India Against Corruption movement in 2012. In 2012 a well-known activist from Maharashtra, Baburao 'Anna' (Marathi for 'father' or 'elder brother') Hazare, emerged as the figurehead of a movement that titled itself 'India Against Corruption', the memoir states. However, the movement gained national prominence in 2011, particularly after Hazare began an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on April 5 that year, demanding a stronger anti-corruption law through the Jan Lokpal Bill. The campaign also brought together prominent figures, including Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Baba Ramdev, although their positions and demands differed. Another discrepancy appears in Chapter 24, page 338, concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The RSS, founded in 1921, dreamed of a 'Hindu nation' that would replace constitutional ideals of equality, pluralism, and secularism with second-class citizenship for Muslims, Christians, and other religious minorities in India, Sonia writes. The organisation was actually founded on September 27, 1925, in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a doctor by profession. It subsequently grew into one of India's most influential ideological and organisational movements. The third error concerns veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Sonia's political secretary and one of her closest political confidants. In Chapter 29, page 401, she writes: He came to wield considerable influence across the political spectrum but could be unforgiving towards those who crossed him. He remained my political secretary till, sadly, he fell victim to the Covid epidemic in 2022, leaving a vacuum in the party and an absence I felt personally. Patel died on November 25, 2020, not 2022, following multiple organ failure after Covid-19 complications. He was treated at Medanta Hospital, where his condition deteriorated, and he was admitted to the intensive care unit. His body was later taken to his ancestral village in Gujarat for burial. These three apparent errors have added an unexpected factual controversy to the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir.
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Kangana Ranaut calls Sonia Gandhi 'mysterious foreign'; accuses her of throwing out Maneka Gandhi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political storm after the recent release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love,actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranautmade a series of accusations against Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday. In an Instagram Story, she questioned the political rise of 'mysterious foreign national' Sonia Gandhi. Kangana shared that she did a lot of research on the Gandhi family for her movie 'Emergency' and what stuck her as odd was how, following the arrival of Sonia Gandhi, all potential heirs - India Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, and Rajeev Gandhi passed away one after the other, leaving only her as the only choice. The 'Queen' actress pointed out that the sequence of events had 'way too many coincidences'. Kangana wrote on the photo-sharing app, Every one is talking about NVIDIA honey trap controversy, for Emergency I did a lot of research on Indian politics and Gandhi family and I must confess that one thing I could never wrap my head around is that one mysterious foreign national enters Gandhi family and Indira Gandhi killed, Sanjay Gandhi Rajeev Gandhi all potential heirs to the throne killed leaving just one and only sympathy choice for the throne that one foreign national called Sonia Gandhi and people didn't even think there were way too many coincidences also that foreigner notoriously and openly propagated foreign agendas shed crocodile tears for terrorists, yet she managed to head the government for decades until of course 2014 happened (sic). A few hours later, she dropped another Insta post in which Kangana even accused Sonia of throwing out Maneka Gandhi following the demise of Sanjay Gandhi. And just like that a vulnerable teenage girl Maneka who Sanjay Gandhi married and loved like crazy, after his death his young widow with their son was thrown out of his house for random reasons as mentioned by Sonia Gandhi, she was out of the way just before every one else was to get killed, how convenient!, Kangana penned. For the unaware, in March 1982, Maneka Gandhi left the Prime Minister's residence at Safdarjung Road in New Delhi with her young son, Varun Gandhi, almost two years after the death of Sanjay Gandhi. Before the release of the memoir, archival footage of the Gandhi family, enjoying a meal and discussing election results was also unveiled. Reacting to the old clip in a tweet, Kangana pointed out how everyone seemed to be in control of Sonia Gandhi, while Meneka Gandhi seemed absolutely sidelined following the death of her husband. Kangana also found it odd that Sonia Gandhi simply bumped into Rajiv Gandhi in a cafe and made her way into the powerful Gandhi family. In her latest post on social media, she mentioned, Even in the end of the clip every one leaves but Maneka stays looking at Mrs Gandhi like a wounded little child seeking some comfort may be a little smile or a gaze in her direction, she stays hoping for one sign but nothing comes only coldness and slowly she disappears like she is there but doesnt exist. Heartbreaking! On the other hand every one seems to be wrapped around little finger of a mysterious foreign national who bumped in to older son Rajeev Gandhi in a cafe abroad and ever since became inseparable, younger son Sanjay was being formally trained by Mrs Gandhi but he dies mysteriously and his vulnerable young window Maneka was thrown out of his house for random reasons and shortly after that the mother in law and husband were also killed one after the other. Towards the end of the tweet, Kangana reiterated how the demise of Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi conveniently left the 'mysterious foreigner' Sonia Gandhi as the head of government.
'Congress anxious due to shrinking vote bank': NDA hits out at Ashok Gehlot's 2029 LS polls remark
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday lashed out at senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his remarks that if the NDA comes to power at the Centre in 2029, democratic elections may never take place again in India, saying that the grand old party is anxious due to its shrinking vote bank. Gehlot made the remarks on Monday, adding that the proposed delimitation exercise is a greater concern than the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to IANS, BJP National Spokesperson Prem Shukla cited late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election being declared null and void by the Allahabad High Court in 1975, which was followed by the imposition of the Emergency. Mr Gehlot, Indira Gandhi, under whose shadow you entered politics, imposed the Emergency to remain in power after the Allahabad High Court ruled that she had won the election through unfair means. If any party in this country has committed the crime of cancelling elections, it is your Congress party. The BJP is a party that strengthens constitutional democracy, he said. Moreover, he asked the Congress leader not to spread umours. BJP MLA Ram Kadam said: We are repeatedly stating that the Congress party cannot compete against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2029. Even if they contest, they cannot sustain or win. It is precisely this fear and dread within their leaders that is driving them to try and spread misconceptions. Now, this very statement of ours has been validated by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot ji himself, he remarked. Giving examples of BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Dubey said: Elections are still taking place, right? He claimed that the Congress leader is facing anxiety because the party's vote bank is gradually shrinking further and further. You are unable to win elections; your leader Rahul (Gandhi) ji has lost more than 100 elections. While people set records for winning, records are being set for losing here. Don't panic over thisdrink some water, take a deep breath, and practise yoga. Gehlot Sahab, you are a very senior leader, and you have also been a magician. Show some magic!, Dubey said, taking a jibe at the former CM. Adding to the criticism, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said that the generation of Congress leaders represented by Ashok Gehlot has witnessed the erosion of democracy within the Congress and seen how democracy was suppressed in the country. They have also seen how the Congress government introduced laws according to its own wishes, he told IANS.
147 references from MPs, 11,902 public grievances disposed by Home Ministry in a month
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) As many as 147 references from Members of Parliament, 141 references from state governments, 11,902 public grievances and 1,666 appeals were disposed of by the Union Home Ministry during Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters, conducted from October 2 to 31, an official said on Tuesday. During the campaign 2,19,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files were reviewed and 78,125 square feet of office space was freed through effective record management and disposal of redundant material, the official said in a statement. More than Rs 10.17 crore was generated through the disposal of scrap, of which Rs 2.63 crore through e-waste disposal, it added. The campaigned special focus on social media outreach. Around 1,200 posts carrying the hashtag #SpecialCampaign6 were shared across various social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, to create awareness and highlight the activities and achievements of the campaign, the statement said. As part of Special Campaign 6, a special one-day intensive drive was organised on October 13, with a focus on accelerating the achievement of campaign targets through coordinated efforts across the Ministry and its attached and subordinate offices. The activities undertaken included tree plantation drives, intensive cleanliness campaigns and weeding out of old and redundant records, along with other initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, improving workplace cleanliness and ensuring efficient records management, the statement said. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation across the Ministry and its organisations, contributing significantly to the achievement of the campaign's objectives. The Ministry of Home Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the momentum generated by Special Campaign 6, with continued emphasis on efficient service delivery, accountability, cleanliness and the promotion of a positive work culture, the statement added. The active involvement of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other affiliated organisations further strengthened the campaign and contributed significantly to its successful implementation.
Pink To Black: What Pollution Is Doing To Our Lungs
Shiv Aroor's take on the chilling image of a pollution-blackened lung, the shocking post-Diwali pollution spike in Delhi, and the urgent questions it raises about the air millions breathe every day and what it may already be doing to their children.
