Delhi's AQI hits 179, IMD forecasts clear skies
Delhi experienced an air quality index of 179 on Monday morning, which indicates moderate pollution levels. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal levels by 1.5 degrees. Various parts of the city saw temperatures ranging from 20 to 22.6 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasted clear skies with maximum temperatures possibly reaching 36 degrees Celsius.
On September 23, the nominations for the 54th International Emmy Awards were announced and, in a significant achievement for India, the SonyLIV series Real Kashmir Football Club bagged a nomination in the Best Drama Series category. The recognition came as a pleasant surprise for the team, who are understandably on cloud nine. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Simaab Hashmi, the lead writer and an executive producer of Real Kashmir Football Club, spoke about the making of the show, its portrayal of Kashmir, the unexpected Emmy honour, the possibility of Season 2 and a lot more. Congratulations on the Emmy nomination. This is huge Thank you so much. We are still in disbelief. Everytime someone calls me and congratulates me, it takes me a second to process that yes, our show has indeed made it to the Emmys! Its not something you imagine will happen. Someone said that it is TV ka Oscars (laughs). How did you get associated with the show as a writer and executive producer? I came across a newspaper article about the football club. I was amazed to learn theres a football team in Kashmir. What further added to my surprise was that a Kashmiri Pandit and a Kashmiri Muslim came together to start this team. It sounded too good to be true. I asked myself, How did this happen and how come nobody knows about it?. I met a writer friend and told him that we should do something about this story. Meanwhile, I also met a common friend, who eventually become a producer on the show Vishakha Singh. She also essayed the role of Manav Kauls wife. She was completely sold by the idea. We didnt know whether it would be made into a film or a series, but we definitely wanted to work on it. She asked me to call the owners and get the rights. I called them, but by then, bahut logon ka call chala gaya tha unko. As you know, Bollywood is always looking for the next great story, right? So, they told me, This person called me, that person called me. They also said, We are busy. Come and talk to us. I told Vishakha that we should head to Srinagar. The next day, we were there. We told the owners that we had landed and they couldnt believe it. I told them, Aapne hi bola tha ki aa jaao! This was the person whose character was eventually played by Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub bhai. We met him and got a first-hand experience of Kashmiri hospitality. He also introduced me to the Pandit owner, the late Sandeep Chattoo, who is no longer with us. Then, we kept going back and spent months there. We have heard so many stories about Kashmir that are told from an outsiders perspective. We were clear that until we understood what the people were really like, we shouldnt make this series. We would stay in peoples homes because they were so warm and inviting. Later, we met Kilian Kerwin, the seasoned producer of Delhi Crime. He loved the subject and immediately said, We are making the show. We met a lot of platforms, but since this was a very different story, we would often be told, Kashmir ki story toh yeh nahin lag rahi hai. My response was, Exactly! Thats why it should be made. Its not a regular tale of Kashmir. Its a story of hope, contrary to the dark tales that we have usually seen set in the Valley. Thankfully, Kilian believed in the idea and decided to put money into it. So, we made the show without having a platform on board. Kilian brought in Mahesh Mathai, the legendary ad filmmaker, as the director. He became the captain of the ship and guided us throughout. Once the show was completed, SonyLIV came on board. They were great partners; Danish Khan, Saugata Mukherjee and the whole team were very excited about the show. The rest is history, especially after what has happened with the Emmy nomination. Were Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Manav Kaul the original choices for the roles of Sohail Meer and Shirish Kemmu? They were the only two choices. Nowadays, we hear that Yeh banda famous hai. Iske kaafi Instagram followers hain. Isko cast kar lo. But thats not how we functioned. Manav Kaul is a Kashmiri himself. When we met him, we instantly realized that he would be apt. The same applied to Zeeshan. Both actors are great; it was surprising that they had never worked together. They were very collaborative. We would make up scenes on the set. Mahesh sir was so nice and liberal that he would tell us, You boys just figure it out! Me, Manav bhai and Zeeshan would then sit in the van and be like Iss scene ko aise karte hai. So, we did tweak some of the scenes. Can you give us an example of a scene which was improvised on the set? After the wedding takes place on the football ground, theres a confrontation scene between Manav bhai and Zeeshan about the future of the club. That scene was very different initially. We had doubts about whether it was working or not. While the production team was setting up the scene, Zeeshan, Manav bhai, Kilian and I sat together and created a new version of it. Then, Mahesh sir came in and added his magic sprinkle on top of it. How did the people of Kashmir react to the show? I cant tell you the number of people who have reached out. Even while we were making the show and doing our research, everyone was so happy that we were telling a story about the football club. After the show was released, several local personalities, including RJs, reached out to me on Instagram or somehow got my number and messaged me, Thank you, Simaab, for showing us how we actually are! Some even remarked, The normal day-to-day life that we have has never been represented on celluloid. From the start, my idea was that mujhe Kashmiri ke kitchen ki kahaani jaanni hai. Their lives are just like ours, and the same goes for their joys and troubles. Of course, they have larger problems as well, but I wanted to depict the human experience of a Kashmiri. The best way I can put it is that Kashmiris felt represented. I met so many women there who are working, running businesses and leading their families. We have rarely seen that represented in popular culture. Even though our show is about a mens football team, each and every female character was very important. Some of them were even leading certain tracks in the show. For the first time in my life, I heard Kashmiri abuses, thanks to your show (Laughs) We used to hang out with a lot of Kashmiri boys. We noticed that while talking among themselves, they would use choicy words! I would ask them what they meant. They would say, Yeh so-and-so Hindi gaali ka Kashmiri equivalent hain! I would note everything down. Adhir Bhat, who is also a Kashmiri, wrote the dialogues and helped us figure out the correct words to use. How many days did it take to shoot Real Kashmir Football Club? I know it feels like a very long show, but we finished the shoot in record time just 55 days! And this was despite all the football sequences, which involved so many different angles, setups and cameras. One thing I learnt was that shooting football is like shooting action! Will there be a Season 2? After all, the show ends by informing viewers that Real Kashmir Football Club had another round of success two years after the events shown in the first season, in 2018 There are a lot of stories about the club that remain untold. Our show came out last December and suddenly, people are now texting and calling me to say, This is such a good show. So, I am hoping that the Emmy honour may lead us to a second season. We have plenty of stories left to tell. I remember once I randomly told Sandeep Chattoo, Sir, this is such a fairy tale story. He replied, Let me correct you that this is not a fairy tale story. Fairy tales come to an end, while Real Kashmir is forever. So, we hope to tell more stories from Kashmir.
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Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar LIVE: Supreme Court to hear plea to suspend CEC from office
On Sunday, October 4, confrontations took place in New Delhi between protesters who were trying to reach Jantar Mantar seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and the Delhi Police, who had heavily barricaded the area
Around 15 police personnel injured, 110 detained during Jantar Mantar protest: Sources
Delhi SIR protest: Around 15 Delhi Police personnel were injured during a protest march in New Delhi by the Indian Youth Congress. Protesters were demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Central government of shielding him. The march led to the detention of approximately 110 individuals amid heavy police presence. IYC leaders criticized the government's actions and called for accountability regarding Gyanesh Kumar's role.
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3-day RBI MPC meet begins as balance of risks tilt towards rate hike
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, with policy decision due on Wednesday, amid rising inflation, crude oil prices above $100 a barrel and rupee weakness. Markets are closely watching whether the Central Bank will raise the repo rate for the first time since February 2023. The RBI has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent. Economists expect the Central Bank to begin a rate-hiking cycle, bringing forward their earlier call for a December hike. A 25-bps hike in October, rather than December as previously forecast, is possible amid higher energy prices, food inflation and wider price pressures which strengthen the case for tighter policy, according to Bank of America (BofA). After almost two years of monetary accommodation, the RBI appears set to take early steps to start withdrawing the policy support in October MPC. As such, we now believe that the RBI will go ahead with a rate hike of 25 bp in October MPC, said BofA. The balance of risks has tilted decisively towards a 25-bps rate hike by the RBI at this juncture, as a combination of broadening inflationary pressures, worsening global macros, evolving liquidity conditions and a renewed global repricing of risks is making the case for pre-emptive action stronger, SBI Research said in its report. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting from October 5-7, to decide on the benchmark repo rate. The SBI report said that with geopolitical tensions, crude-price risks and global repricing of risks, it would be prudent for us to rather act pre-emptively than being behind the curve. Inflation is becoming increasingly broad-based. CPI inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August from 4.45 per cent in July. Strong El Nino conditions and below-normal October rainfall could pose further risks to Rabi output. Rising crude oil prices, inflation and higher bond yields globally has narrowed Reserve Bank of Indias room to hold rates unchanged.
Delhi to remain hot today; heavy rain likely in parts of South India
Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, south interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Monday
Broken lights, missing guards: Safety a concern in NCR parks
Has Ghosh really improved India
New Delhi, Oct 4: Indias fielding unit appears to be undergoing a quiet tactical shift under Subhadeep Ghosh, who has taken over from T Dilip in the national setup. Ghosh, who has worked extensively with India A and age-group teams besides his association with the National Cricket Academy, has brought a more methodical approach to []
Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana face further delays in India comeback
New Delhi, Oct 4: Hardik Pandyas return to competitive cricket has suffered another setback, while fast bowler Harshit Rana has also seen his rehabilitation programme disrupted, putting their availability for Indias upcoming series against New Zealand in doubt. Pandya, who has been out of action for an extended period, developed pain in his right calf []
Delhi AQI remains moderate, several areas record poor air quality
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Delhis air quality remained in the moderate category on Monday, although several parts of the national capital recorded pollution levels in the poor category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per CPCB data, overall air quality in Delhi remained moderate, with several monitoring stations reporting elevated pollution levels. Mandir Marg recorded an AQI of 146, Aya Nagar 140, Punjabi Bagh 212, CRRI Mathura Road 225, Shadipur 175, IGI Airport (T3) 187, Alipur 238, JNU 135, R.K. Puram 193, Mundka 257, Wazirpur 221, Vivek Vihar 230, Okhla Phase-2 203, Cantonment Area 87, Nehru Nagar 144 and Anand Vihar 179. The deterioration in air quality comes as Delhi enters the period when pollution levels typically begin to rise sharply. The national capital had witnessed its most polluted start to October in recent years, with the situation worsening over the past few days. On Sunday, Delhi recorded its worst air quality of the season, with the citys average AQI reaching 187, placing it at the higher end of the moderate category. The rise in pollution follows a brief period of relatively cleaner air, when rainfall and strong winds helped disperse pollutants. However, declining wind speeds, the absence of rain and localised emissions have contributed to the renewed deterioration in air quality. PM10, consisting largely of coarse and inhalable particles originating from sources such as road dust, construction activity and biomass burning, has been among the major pollutants during the recent deterioration. Of the 43 operational air quality monitoring stations in Delhi, 14 recorded AQI levels in the poor category in the average 4 p.m. bulletin. Mundka reported the highest AQI at 273, followed by 257 at both CRRI Mathura Road and Narela, while Jahangirpuri recorded an AQI of 237. The Delhi Cantonment area recorded the lowest AQI at 97, falling in the satisfactory category. Under CPCBs classification, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51-100 satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 severe. CPCB data also indicated that Delhi has witnessed one of its most polluted starts to October in the last six years. The average AQI during the first four days of October was 174.5 in 2026, compared with 119.75 in 2025, 167.25 in 2024, 155 in 2023, 161.25 in 2022, 107.25 in 2021 and 176.25 in 2020. Air quality in Delhi-NCR generally begins deteriorating from mid-September. Stubble burning, followed by emissions from vehicles, industries, power plants and biomass burning, contributes significantly to winter pollution. Firecrackers during the festive season, particularly around Diwali, can further aggravate the situation despite restrictions. The Commission for Air Quality Managements expert assessment has identified PM2.5 as a key pollutant affecting Delhis air quality, with secondary particulates formed from various combustion-related emissions contributing significantly during winter.
India seeks bigger role in effort to end the Russia-Ukraine War
The comments point to a more active role for New Delhi after years of taking a cautious approach to the war, in part because of its longstanding ties with Russia
Delhi Police Arrest Two Gang Members in Late-Night Encounter
Delhi police apprehended two gang members linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and Rasheed Keval in a late-night shootout in Osmanpur. Delhi Police Arrest Two Gang Members in Late-Night Encounter
Shikhar Dhawan pays visit to Tirumala temple with wife Sophie Shine
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and his wife, Sophie Shine, visited the Tirumala temple on Monday. In visuals captured by ANI, Dhawan was seen all smiles as he arrived at the temple with Sophie to offer prayers. The couple was dressed in traditional attire, with Dhawan donning a kurta and dhoti, while Sophie looked elegant in a graceful white suit. Dhawan happily met devotees and also obliged fans by posing for photographs with them. After seeking Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy's blessings, Dhawan briefly spoke to the media. He said, I had such a wonderful 'darshan'. The administration here made such great arrangements. I am very grateful to have had such a good 'darshan' of Lord Tirupati. Notably, Dhawan and Sophie tied the knot on February 21, 2026. Earlier, Dhawan was married to Aesha Mukerji, with whom he shares a son, Zoravar. The couple parted ways in October 2023 after eight years of marriage, with a Delhi family court granting Dhawan a divorce decree on October 5, 2023. D...
Govt planning to arrest us: Saurav Das calls for biggest mobilisation from Oct 10
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders announced plans for protests starting October 10 against perceived government repression. Saurav Das alleged government intentions to arrest him and other prominent leaders involved in activism. The protests are in response to an alleged incident of police misconduct against a woman journalist. CJP representatives demanded accountability from Delhi Police for their actions during demonstrations.
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GRP personnel shot at by three unidentified men in Amritsar; BJP condemns attack, questions Mann govt New Delhi: An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Punjab Police, who is currently posted with the Government Railway Police (GRP), was shot at by three unidentified motorcycle-borne men while he was returning home from duty in Amritsar, with the [] The post GRP personnel shot at by three unidentified men in Amritsar; BJP condemns attack, questions Mann govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Two criminals injured in encounter with Delhi Police in Usmanpur area, 26 rounds fired
Two alleged criminals were shot in the leg during an encounter with the Special Staff team of Northeast Delhi Police in the Usmanpur area, police said on Monday. The encounter took place on Sunday night after the two allegedly opened fire at the police team. Around 26 rounds were fired by both sides during the exchange.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Cash in hand, but can Rs 2,500 change women's agency?
Gyanesh Kumar has lost moral right to remain CEC: Congress
Cites SC judges remark on voting rights NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday cited Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyans reported remarks on right to vote and claimed that his comments conclusively prove that the CEC has violated the Constitution both in letter and spirit. The opposition party said Justice Bhuyans comment has exposed Chief []
SC to hear on Oct 5 pleas for suspension of CEC Kumar, undoing
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya []
India weighs AI safety rules as experts push hybrid safeguards over US-style pact
NEW DELHI: Indias emerging AI rules face a fundamental choice: rely on industry-led safeguards, impose binding requirements on high-risk applications, or combine the two, as technology experts argue that a framework built for the countrys languages, scale and application-driven ecosystem cannot simply mirror the US approach. The debate has gained urgency after US President Donald []
Uflex-Spectra enters race for proposed polymer banknote programme
New Delhi, Oct 4: Homegrown polymer science firm Uflex, in partnership with the US-based Spectra Systems, has submitted bids for the proposed polymer banknote programme as the RBI evaluates potential suppliers to manufacture polymer-based currency substrate, sources said. The programme was initiated by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd (BRBNMPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of []
RBI rate decision, crude oil to drive market trajectory this week
New Delhi, Oct 4: RBIs interest rate decision, TCS earnings, crude oil prices and global bond yields will be important factors to determine stock market movement this week, analysts said. Macroeconomic data announcements and foreign investors trading activity will also guide market trends, they added. RBIs monetary policy meeting will be closely watched. The policy []
Indias growth remains strong despite global uncertainties
New Delhi, Oct 4: Indias economic growth remains impressive, but policymakers and businesses must stay vigilant against an increasingly uncertain global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics and supply chain disruptions, leading economists and policy experts said on Sunday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026 here, Washington []
PM congratulates Indian contingent after Asian Games campaign
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, praising the athletes for representing the country with determination, passion and sporting spirit. India finished at the fourth place on the medal table with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), 21 less than []
SC to hear petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Monday challenging whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can single-handedly exercise powers constitutionally designated for the entire multi-member poll panel. As per the cause list published on the official website of the apex court, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is slated to take up the matter. The matter was mentioned before the CJI earlier on September 29 by senior advocate Vikas Singh, following which the CJI said: List it next week. The plea seeks enforcement of the collective decision-making framework governing the ECI and a writ in the nature of quo warranto concerning the authority under which the CEC has reportedly acted in the name of the poll panel. The petition contends that Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Commission and not in an individual Chief Election Commissioner. It further relies on Section 18 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which provides for collective decision-making, with matters on which there is no unanimity to be decided by majority. The plea has relied upon contemporaneous written communications and file notings attributed to Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, who allegedly recorded at least 14 objections between October 2025 and August 2026 concerning decisions and steps allegedly taken in the name of the ECI without their approval. The objections, as detailed in the petition, relate to communications and orders allegedly issued without the poll body's approval, the absence of agendas before and minutes after meetings, foreign travel undertaken without approval, changes to Form 6, access to the electoral roll database and filing of appeals before tribunals in West Bengal. The plea also refers to concerns reportedly raised by the two Election Commissioners over the gradual centralisation of the electoral roll database, and changes in the work allocation of the poll body's IT establishment. The petitioner has sought a declaration that powers vested in the ECI under Article 324 cannot be exercised or represented as an act of the poll body except in accordance with the constitutional and statutory framework governing the Commission. The plea also seeks declaratory and mandatory directions to ensure compliance with the collective decision-making framework, besides production and preservation of relevant records concerning the disputed decisions. Meanwhile, the ECI has maintained that the reported differences between the Commissioners do not amount to an institutional upture and that internal objections and written notes are established mechanisms in a multi-member constitutional body.
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Festive travel squeeze: Domestic airfares jump up to 68% as flight options narrow
Domestic airfares on key routes have surged ahead of the festive and year-end travel season, with Delhi-Hyderabad fares up 68% year-on-year and Mumbai-Kolkata 51%. Airlines have cut domestic flight frequencies by 5% while keeping seat capacity broadly stable, but higher ATF prices and constrained departures are adding pressure on fares.
AdiVaani: Technology for the Margins
India is home to over 700 tribal communities and more than 100 distinct tribal languages and dialects yet only a handful have a script, a dictionary or any presence online. For a Gondi speaking farmer trying to read a government health advisory or a Santhali student searching for a word in a textbook, the digital world has, until now, simply not spoken their language. AdiVaani is changing that through one sentence, one recording, one translated page at a time. AdiVaani is an AI based translation and language technology platform being developed under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by IIT Delhi. Its mission is deceptively simple: build tools that let English and Hindi speak to tribal languages and let tribal languages speak back in text and in voice and vice versa. AdiVaani has gone live with four languages Santali, Mundari, Bhili and Gondi with Kui and Garo close behind, and a further eight languages, including Katkari, Koya, Kokborok, Betta Kuruba, Chodri, Thadou Kuki and Tangkhul, lined up for the next phase. A Full Toolkit, Not Just a Translator AdiVaani brings together a full toolkit under one roof, not merely a translator. It offers Text-to-Text Translation, converting English or Hindi text into a tribal language and back again, instantly; Speech-to-Text (ASR), which turns spoken tribal language into text and offers a lifeline for languages with few or no fluent readers; Text-to-Speech, which generates natural spoken tribal-language audio from written text so that non-literate speakers can access information aurally; and Speech-to-Speech, a cascaded pipeline that lets two people speaking different languages understand each other in near real time. The platform also carries an Optical Character Recognition feature that digitises old textbooks, folk manuscripts, primers and dictionaries existing only on paper, often the last surviving record of a dialect, alongside a public mobile App and Web Access portal carrying dictionaries, learning modules and feedback tools for continuous improvement. Bringing the Periphery to the Centre For decades, India's tribal languages have existed at the edge of the country's digital and administrative life rich in oral history, ecological knowledge and cultural memory, yet almost invisible to the internet, to AI systems and often to policy itself. AdiVaani inverts that equation. A welfare scheme notification, a health advisory or an NCERT textbook chapter that once existed only in Hindi or English can now be rendered accurately and respectfully into Santali or Bhili and read aloud to someone who cannot read at all. Government officials, teachers, and health workers can, in turn, understand what a tribal citizen is trying to communicate in their own words. The traffic runs both ways and that is the point: AdiVaani is not simply giving tribal communities access to the mainstream; it is giving the mainstream access to tribal India. The project treats tribal languages not as data sources for AI but as living knowledge systems connected to oral tradition, agriculture, ecology and community identity. Not Just for Tribal India- A Platform for Everyone AdiVaani's promise extends well beyond tribal households. Researchers and linguists gain a reproducible, benchmarked dataset for some of the world's most under documented languages. Civil servants, doctors, teachers and NGO field workers posted in tribal districts most of whom are not themselves tribal get a real time translation companion that turns awkward, error prone communication into genuine dialogue. Students of linguistics and anthropology gain digitised manuscripts and oral archives that would otherwise decay unseen in local libraries. And every Indian, tribal or not inherits a small but meaningful correction to the digital record: languages that were at risk of existing only in memory now have a searchable, speakable, teachable home online. This is what makes AdiVaani more than a translation app, it is public infrastructure for inclusion, built the way inclusion should be built: with the community at the centre, not at the receiving end. Community First, Technology Second AdiVaani's most distinctive feature may not be its models at all but its method. Native speakers, translators, field linguists and community elders are treated as knowledge partners not just annotators. Every dataset passes through a maker checker superchecker workflow, where community validators catch the subtle ways AI tends to flatten a minority language toward Hindi or English,a dropped suffix, an over normalised idiom, a lost oral register. Machine generated translations are never treated as final: they return to native speakers for correction before they re-enter the corpus. It is AI development grounded in consent, cultural respect and the recognition that a language is not a dataset it is a way a people remembers itself. This is where the State Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) become indispensable. Long before a sentence reaches an AI model, it is the TRIs in Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere that anchor the entire corpus-building effort on the ground mobilising native speakers, verifying dialectal variations across villages and blocks, and vetting every translated or transcribed sample before it is accepted into the training data. Their field knowledge decides which recordings are authentic and which idioms have been flattened in translation, making them the frontline check between raw community language and a usable digital corpus. Without this continuous, on-the-ground vetting by the TRIs, the models AdiVaani builds would carry the very distortions the project was set up to avoid. Looking Ahead AdiVaani's work is far from finished. Over the next nine months, it plans to add ten more languages improve its speech recognition and voice technology, and build much larger collections of verified recordings reaching hundreds of thousands per language. But beyond the numbers, AdiVaani stands for something bigger: proof that technology can protect and support tribal languages instead of erasing them. In a country where languages are vanishing every few years, AdiVaani gives tribal communities a way to be heard in their own voices, on their own terms and gives the rest of India a reason finally to listen. (The Author is Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Courtesy: PIB)
DIAL raises 3,500 crore to refinance $522.6 m dollar bonds
Delhi International Airport Ltd has successfully raised 3,500 crore through 15-year rupee-denominated non-convertible debentures. This financing aims to refinance its upcoming $522.6 million dollar notes maturing in October 2026. Major investors included India Infrastructure Finance Company and various banks that subscribed substantial amounts.
Delhi Launches Month-Long Cleanliness Campaign Under LG Sandhus Initiative
Delhis LG T.S. Sandhu initiates a month-long cleanliness campaign focusing on community involvement and environmental awareness. Delhi Launches Month-Long Cleanliness Campaign Under LG Sandhus Initiative
AAP steps up stir against CEC; bid to vitiate atmosphere: BJP
Oppn. party doubles down on demand for Gyanesh Kumars removal, demands FIR against police officer accused of sexual harassment by 3 women scribes; traffic restricted in parts of central Delhi
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The sore lack of hostels in DU
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Hyderabad Citizens Protest Alleged Harassment of Women Journalists by Delhi Police
One journalist accused Delhi police officer Vivek Bhagat of sexually assaulting her after she questioned the absence of women police personnel during the detention of protesters.
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AAPs Saurabh Bhardwaj Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Allegations Against Election Commissioner
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Four raids, liquor seized worth over Rs two crore in Gujarat; 5 arrested, 21 wanted
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) valued at more than Rs two crore in four raids conducted in Valsad, Ahmedabad Rural, Bharuch and Jamnagar districts, with 36,330 bottles and several vehicles and mobile phones among the seized items. The largest seizure was made on Sunday in Bharuch district, where the State Monitoring Cell seized around 958 boxes containing 23,460 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 1,43,84,200. The raid was conducted by Police Sub-Inspector J.S. Rajput on the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway near the outskirts of Khalpiya village under Ankleshwar Rural police station limits. Police also seized a vehicle and two mobile phones, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 1,74,09,200. One person, Anwarsha Mohammad Hanif Belgavkar, a resident of Hubli in Karnataka, was arrested. Five others are wanted, including a person identified as Sheth, who allegedly sent the liquor consignment from Haryana, Sikandar Sheikh of Hubli, and three others, including the person who allegedly ordered the consignment and the truck owner. In Jamnagar, the State Monitoring Cell seized around 246 boxes containing 10,409 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 37,21,848. The raid was carried out by Police Inspector R.K. Karmata on an open public road in the GIDC area of Naghedi village in connection with the alleged cutting and distribution of liquor. Five vehicles, four mobile phones, cash and other items were also seized, taking the total value of the seized property to Rs 1,37,58,491. Two persons Dipak alias Atapatu Jethwani of Jamnagar and Yuvrajsinh Chudasama of Naghedi were arrested, while nine others were declared wanted. Police said around 22 liquor transportation cases have been registered against Jethwani across Jamnagar, Kutch, Morbi and Rajkot Rural districts. Three liquor-related cases have been registered against Chudasama in Jamnagar and Rajkot City, and police said he is wanted in a case registered at the DCB Police Station in Rajkot City. Among the wanted accused in the Jamnagar case are Ram alias Ramko Modhwadia, Kana Modhwadia, Irfan Kasam Kateliya, Jignesh alias Jigo Vinod Khichda, Aspak of Nuh in Haryana and Rahul Razaq of Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Police said around 49 cases have been registered against Ram alias Ramko in Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Patan and Surendranagar districts, while five cases are registered against Kana in Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka, eight against Irfan in Jamnagar and Devbhumi Dwarka, and around 15 against Jignesh in Jamnagar. Three other wanted persons include the owners of vehicles found at the spot. In Ahmedabad Rural, the cell seized around 35 boxes containing 410 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 13,36,064 during a raid at Chitrakut Society, within the limits of Kolat village in Sanand taluka. Police Inspector Y.J. Rathod led the operation. One vehicle and two mobile phones were also seized, taking the total value of the property to Rs 14,26,064. Kunj Patel of Bodakdev in Ahmedabad, was arrested. Five others are wanted, including Arvindbhai Chhaganbhai Patel of Bodakdev and a person who allegedly sent the foreign liquor consignment from Haryana through transport, along with three other accused. In Valsad, Police Inspector A.Y. Baloch conducted a raid on a public road at Chokifaliya in Kalsargam under Pardi taluka. Police seized around 60 boxes containing 2,051 bottles of IMFL and beer valued at Rs 5,90,784. Ten vehicles and two mobile phones were also seized, taking the total value of the property to Rs 19,86,284. Sanjay alias Sanjay Bhayo Singh, a resident of Udvada in Valsad district and originally from Ara district in Bihar, was arrested. Notices were issued to two persons, identified as female accused, while Bipin Patel of Daman, Kapil Bhandari of Orwad in Pardi and Kunal Patel were declared wanted. Cases were registered against all the accused under relevant sections and further investigations are underway.
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Delhi: Rohini court lawyers to strike on Monday, bar police entry over 'assault' on advocate
The Rohini Court Bar Association is organizing a protest against the alleged assault of Advocate Kamaldeep by police. Members will abstain from judicial work on October 5 as a mark of protest. They also announced that no police officials will be allowed on court premises that day. The association condemned police misconduct and expressed serious concerns over the treatment of advocates.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj has sounded an alert within the party, claiming that something big is being planned by the Central government. Bharadwaj has consequently called an emergency meeting of key party office-bearers at the AAP office. In a post shared on X, Bharadwaj instructed all district presidents, Vidhan Sabha presidents and ward observers to attend the meeting at 12 noon. His message, which was brief but pointed, did not provide details about the nature of the alleged government plan or the information on which the warning was based. The announcement has sparked speculation within political circles in Delhi, particularly because the meeting has been described as an Emergency Meeting. The mobilisation of senior organisational functionaries from across districts, Assembly constituencies and wards indicates that the party leadership wants to discuss the matter urgently and coordinate its response at the grassroots level. Bharadwajs warning comes amid continued political confrontation between the AAP and the Central government. The Delhi unit has frequently accused the Centre of using its agencies and administrative powers against opposition leaders and parties, allegations that the government has rejected. The meeting is expected to provide greater clarity on what Bharadwaj meant by his assertion that something big was being planned. Party leaders and workers are likely to discuss the possible political implications and decide on the next course of action. For now, however, Bharadwaj has not publicly disclosed any specific details about the alleged plan. The emergency gathering at noon is therefore likely to be closely watched, with the AAP leaderships discussions potentially shedding light on the basis of the warning and the partys proposed response, said analysts. The AAP has also raised several issues against the BJP government in Delhi.
Delhi Police acts swiftly on complaint of unwanted approaches in DU north campus
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Delhi Police on Sunday responded with speed and sensitivity to a complaint lodged by female students regarding unwanted approaches by a man in the Delhi University North Campus area, reinforcing the forces commitment to ensuring a safe environment for students. According to an official update shared by Delhi Police, the students reported that a man had been making unwanted approaches towards them in the north campus vicinity. The complainants promptly shared photographs and videos of the individual with the police, providing crucial visual evidence that enabled officers to act without delay. Using the material provided by the students, Delhi Police personnel traced the man quickly. When confronted, the individual expressed clear remorse for his actions and apologised to the students. The entire processfrom the receipt of the complaint to the identification and interventionwas completed in a short span of time, reflecting the priority given to such cases involving womens safety on and around university campuses. The female students who had raised the concern appreciated the prompt response and intervention by the police. Satisfied with the outcome and the apology offered by the man, they chose not to pursue the complaint further. Their decision underscores the importance of timely police action in resolving such matters at an early stage and restoring a sense of security among students. In a statement accompanying the update, Delhi Police reiterated its firm stance on the issue. Womens safety, dignity and security remain non-negotiable. Delhi Police will continue to respond promptly to every concern and work to ensure a safe environment for students across the campus, the force said. The incident comes as a reminder of the challenges young women sometimes face in educational institutions and surrounding areas. Delhi Universitys North Campus, being a major hub for students from across the country, sees a large floating population, making proactive policing essential. By acting on the visual evidence shared by the complainants and securing an immediate resolution, the police demonstrated both efficiency and a student-centric approach. Officials indicated that the force remains committed to addressing every complaint related to womens safety with seriousness and urgency. Regular patrols, awareness drives, and quick-response mechanisms continue to form part of the broader strategy to make campus areas safer for all students, particularly women. Delhi Police has once again underlined that no compromise will be made on the dignity and security of women, and every genuine concern will be met with decisive action.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in India for trade talks with PM Modi
Swiss President Guy Parmelin is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and business leaders as both sides review progress across a broad range of bilateral ties. Talks between Prime Minister Modi [] The post Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in India for trade talks with PM Modi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Demand for Enhanced Security for Sant Premanand Maharaj Gains Momentum
The Sant community in New Delhi intensifies calls for increased security for Sant Premanand Maharaj amid rising concerns over his safety. Demand for Enhanced Security for Sant Premanand Maharaj Gains Momentum
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Reward announced for absconding caretaker in retired IAS officers murder in Bhopal
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 4 (IANS) Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Varun Kumar, the absconding caretaker accused in the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal at his residence in Bhopal. The accused has been on the run since the incident, and a dozen police teams are currently searching for him across five states. According to police sources, a reward of Rs 50000 has been announced on him, as the search for Varun Kumar is underway in Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Teams are conducting raids at his possible hideouts and locations linked to his relatives. Family members in Patiala and other places have already been questioned. Technical teams are actively analysing the accuseds mobile and digital footprints to track his movements. Police have also examined CCTV footage of the routes he took after the crime. Investigation so far indicates that after the incident, Varun reached Bhopal railway station and boarded a train heading towards Delhi. Preliminary police investigations have revealed that the accused, Varun, is originally from Gwalior. He obtained the documents using his elder sister's address, who lives in Patiala, Punjab. Police are now coordinating with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh Police to intensify efforts to arrest the accused. With the help of the cyber cell, the accused's mobile phone's IMEI number and tower location are being analysed to trace his movements. Separate teams have been deployed to gather information about his possible contacts and potential hideouts. Retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal was murdered on Wednesday morning at his residence in Surajnagar, Bhopal. His body was found lying on the floor of a room, with sharp-weapon injuries visible on the neck. Locks of the almirahs in the house were found broken. In the kitchen, the pipe of an LPG cylinder had been disconnected, filling the entire house with gas, suggesting an attempt to set the house on fire after the murder. Police said the investigation is progressing on multiple fronts, with teams continuing to comb through digital evidence and physical locations linked to the absconding caretaker. Further details are expected as the multi-state search intensifies, and technical analysis yields more leads.
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CBI arrests DGCA deputy director for allegedly taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Deputy Director Sushil Kumar Garg, posted in Chennai, for allegedly taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for issuing an airworthiness certificate to aircraft operated by a private company, officials said Sunday. The agency also arrested the Director of Ekvi Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd, []
Delhi Police have transferred complaints from three women journalists alleging sexual harassment by police personnel during the October 3 Jantar Mantar protest to the Crime Branch. The demonstration targeted CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid opposition to the SIR of electoral rolls.
A group of women were allegedly chased and harassed by five men travelling in a Delhi-registered WagonR in Haridwar's Bahadrabad area. The women recorded the incident, and police later identified the accused as Uttam Singh, Jaswant Singh, Ahmed Prabhat, Vishal Kumar and Sandeep Chauhan.
Delhi: Eminent artistes from India, abroad perform during dance fest at Purana Qila
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Eminent artistes from India and abroad performed at the three-day 'Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav' that concluded on Sunday at the historic Purana Qila in Delhi, an official said. Organised by the Delhi Tourism Department of the state government, the festival was held on the theme 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'. The festival was held from October 2 to 4, with performances scheduled daily from 6:30 p.m. onwards. Entry for the public is free. On the occasion, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said that organising the Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav at the historic Purana Qila was a special initiative in itself. He added that the festival provided an important platform to showcase Delhi's historical heritage and India's rich cultural traditions together. He said that the festival was organised for the second time and, following discussions with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, efforts will be made to regularly organise and promote such cultural events in Delhi. Mishra said that Delhi is a city deeply connected with thousands of years of history, traditions, art, culture, valour and heritage. He added that through such events, efforts were being made to strengthen Delhi's cultural identity and connect the younger generation with India's rich artistic and cultural traditions. He said that the Delhi government is committed to developing the national capital not only as the political capital but also as the cultural capital of the country. He added that ideas and initiatives from artistes, gurus and people associated with the cultural sector from across the country are welcome for organising cultural programmes and launching new initiatives in Delhi. The state government will work together with artistes and those associated with the cultural sector to take such programmes forward, he said. The Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav featured performances representing various Indian classical dance traditions, including Kuchipudi, Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Sattriya, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali and Manipuri. On the first day of the festival, Padma Bhushan awardees Guru Raja and Radha Reddy and group (Delhi) presented Kuchipudi; Padma Shri Ramli Ibrahim (Malaysia) presented a performance; Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Guru Vaswati Mishra (Delhi) presented Odissi; Kalakshetra from Chennai presented Bharatanatyam; and Dhwani from Delhi presented Kathak. On the concluding day, the performances listed included Lok Chhanda (Delhi), Nrityagram and Guru Surupa Sen (Bengaluru), and Guru Latasana Devi and group (Mumbai). At the closing ceremony, a special Bharatanatyam production conceptualised and prepared by Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Guru Vaibhav Arekar was presented.
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Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi for the third consecutive day on October 4. AISA activists marched towards Jantar Mantar, while AAP workers staged a separate demonstration at India Gate, with several protesters detained by police.
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Two more medical colleges to come up in Arunachal, MBBS seats doubled to 100 at TRIHMS: CM
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said that the MBBS intake at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) has doubled from the initial 50 seats to 100 over the past two years, while two more medical colleges are set to be established in the state soon. The Chief Minister said that the state is preparing to establish a second medical college at Namsai, with construction expected to begin shortly, while a third medical college in the West Kameng-Tawang region, with an intake capacity of around 150 students, is being planned under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Khandu said an investor delegation from Delhi was scheduled to visit the proposed site and hold discussions with the concerned department. The Chief Minister on Sunday inaugurated a dedicated 33kV power substation and the Vivekananda Bhavan Phase-II staff quarters at Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar, and assured continued state government support to strengthen the institutions healthcare and education initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking on the occasion, Khandu recalled the long association of the Ramakrishna Mission with Arunachal Pradesh, beginning with the establishment of its school at Aalo in 1966, followed by the Ramakrishna Mission at Narottam Nagar, and subsequently the hospital at Itanagar in 1978-79. He noted that generations of students educated at RKM institutions have gone on to occupy important positions in public life and government service, particularly those who studied at the Aalo and Narottam Nagar institutions. Highlighting the state governments efforts to expand the Missions educational footprint, Khandu said he had recently urged the Ramakrishna Mission authorities to enter the field of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh. He said that, following discussions with the Mission leadership, in-principle approval has been accorded for two colleges, one at Aalo and another at Narottam Nagar. The government is exploring the possibility of starting the institutions using existing infrastructure so that the initiative can be operationalised at the earliest, he said. The Chief Minister also appreciated the Ramakrishna Mission for establishing its educational institution at Lamdung in East Kameng district, saying it would help address the gap in quality education in western Arunachal Pradesh. Khandu said the upcoming 200-bed expansion of Ramakrishna Mission Hospital would make a significant contribution to healthcare delivery in the State. He also said the rapid urbanisation of Itanagar-Naharlagun necessitates advance planning for water infrastructure. Khandu said the state has already prepared and submitted a proposal to the Central Government for a major water supply project for the capital region and that efforts would be made to take it forward at the earliest. The Chief Minister also took note of the poor condition of the existing staff and doctors quarters at the hospital, many of which date back to the 1970s and 1980s. He said the Ramakrishna Mission had already submitted a DPR to the state government for replacement of the ageing infrastructure and assured that he would take up the matter with the Planning Department. Present on the occasion were Home Minister Mama Natung, MLAs Pani Taram and Jikke Tako, Vice President of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Rev Swami Suhitananda Ji Maharaj, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Hospital Rev Swami Vedassaranandaji Maharaj, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, Narottamnagar, Rev Swami Achyuteshanandaji Maharaj, among others.
Hyderabad protests molestation of woman journalist by Delhi cop
Hyderabad: Condemning the alleged sexual harassment of a female journalist by Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat during the protests against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in the national capital, residents, students, and activists from civil society organisations staged a demonstration at Peoples Plaza on Necklace Road in Hyderabad on Sunday, October 4. Speaker after speaker 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 .
BJYM's 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' enters Madhya Pradesh after 18 days of seva
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)'s 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' entered Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, after traversing through various states and also marking completion of 18 days of 'seva' (public service). The Seva Sankalp Yatra, steered by the BJYM -- the youth wing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- is being organised across the country through awareness drives and bike rallies, to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's twenty-five years of 'seva'. Inspired by PM Modi's 'seva' for more than two decades, the Yatra seeks to transform the idea of Seva into a people-led movement, taking the message of service, responsibility and nation-building to communities across the country. According to BJYM, the Yatra progressed across 20 routes in six states today -- one in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, one in Chhattisgarh, six in Uttar Pradesh, two in Jharkhand and three in Gujarat, hoping to build greater public participation. Speaking about the Yatra's mission, the BJYM National President Hemang Joshi said, The energy of our Seva Yatris is growing with every passing day. Eighteen days into this journey, their enthusiasm remains as strong as it was on Day One, because they are not merely travelling a route, they are carrying forward the vision of Seva that has defined PM Narendra Modi Ji's public life. The smiles, participation and affection we are receiving from people at every halt are giving our young Seva Yatris even greater inspiration to serve and contribute towards a Viksit Bharat. The Seva Sankalp Yatra reflects the journey of PM Modi from Vadnagar to national stage, with Vadnagar representing the values, struggles and early influences that shaped his life and Varanasi representing a major chapter of his public service. At every halt, Seva Yatris are turning their commitment into meaningful action through cleanliness drives, tree plantation, water conservation, Gau Seva, service to senior citizens, Jan Samwad and community-oriented activities, the BYJM said in a statement. As the Seva Sankalp Yatra moves forward, the growing enthusiasm of Seva Yatris and the increasing participation of people along the routes are giving renewed strength to its central message the journey of Seva continues, the Sankalp grows stronger, and the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' moves forward with every step, it said.
IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies at AIIMS; Police File Abetment of Suicide FIR
A PhD research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he had been undergoing treatment since mid-August. The student was originally found unconscious and severely injured on August 18 at his rented accommodation in South Delhis Munirka Village. Following a [] The post IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies at AIIMS; Police File Abetment of Suicide FIR appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Northern Army Commander reviews security situation in South Kashmir
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, on Sunday visited a Rashtriya Rifles unit deployed in South Kashmir. During the visit, the Army Commander closely reviewed the prevailing security situation in the region and interacted with the troops on the ground. Lt Gen Sharma praised the officers and soldiers for their high level of professionalism and operational excellence. He acknowledged the consistent efforts being made by the Rashtriya Rifles in maintaining a stable security environment in the sensitive sector. The Army Commander took stock of ongoing counter-terrorism and area domination operations being conducted by the unit. Addressing the troops, Lt Gen Sharma underlined the critical need for relentless vigilance at all times. He stressed that sustained alertness remains essential to neutralise any emerging threats and to safeguard the hard-earned peace in the region. The Army Commander particularly emphasised the importance of Synergy in all operational and intelligence efforts. He called upon the troops to further strengthen coordination among various security agencies and units operating in the area. The Northern Command chief reiterated the Indian Armys commitment to ensuring lasting peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed confidence that the professionalism and dedication displayed by the Rashtriya Rifles personnel would continue to play a pivotal role in upholding this commitment. During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma also assessed the operational readiness of the unit and reviewed measures being taken to maintain a robust security grid. The interaction provided an opportunity for the Army Commander to directly appreciate the challenges faced by troops operating in the challenging terrain and security environment of South Kashmir. The visit by the Northern Command chief was a high priority due to the security situation in the region and the continuous focus on operational effectiveness and inter-agency coordination. The Army remains fully committed to protecting the lives and property of the people while ensuring that the atmosphere of peace is further strengthened through proactive and coordinated efforts.
FIR Filed in Death of IIT Delhi PhD Scholar After Prolonged Treatment
An FIR has been filed in the case of an IIT Delhi PhD scholar who died after a lengthy hospital stay following an incident at his rental home. FIR Filed in Death of IIT Delhi PhD Scholar After Prolonged Treatment
FIR Filed in Death of IIT Delhi PhD Scholar
An FIR has been registered in the death of an IIT Delhi PhD scholar who succumbed after 45 days of treatment. FIR Filed in Death of IIT Delhi PhD Scholar
India has stepped beyond traditional advocacy to actively broker peace and operational agreements between Moscow and Kyiv, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar disclosed during the Munich Leaders Meeting, revealing ongoing discussions on critical issues such as grain and energy exports, Black Sea shipping safety, and potential on-attack possibilities. Highlighting the deep historical legacy underpinning New Delhi's relationship with Moscow, Jaishankar recalled Russia
