Delhi Police Arrest Drug Peddler With Narcotics
Delhi Police have arrested a 28-year-old alleged drug peddler, Pankaj alias Kaua alias Kanchi, in Rohini, seizing 117 narcotic tablets and 28 vials of injectable medicine. The accused, involved in approximately 10 previous criminal cases, was apprehended on November 1 and booked under the NDPS Act.
Digital Arrest Scam: Six Held For Cheating BSNL Retiree
Latur cyber police have arrested six individuals from Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Gurugram for allegedly defrauding a 66-year-old retired BSNL employee of Rs 28.51 lakh. The fraudsters used a 'digital arrest' tactic, posing as police, ATS, and ED officials, threatening the victim with false money laundering charges and public humiliation to coerce him into transferring funds.
Watch: Delhi Police suspends ACP for violation of discipline after protest by 100 personnel
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishta, who led a protest by police personnel against the transfer of two officers following a scuffle at Shahdara police station, has been suspended for violation of discipline. Around 100 personnel had gathered outside police headquarters on November 2, demanding the reinstatement of Vashishta and SHO Arun Kumar. The protesters also raised five demands, including clear guidelines for handling confrontations involving lawyers and action against lawyers allegedly involved in misconduct.
Odisha Powers Up Green Future with Landmark Rs 1.17 Lakh Crore Clean Energy Deal
In a monumental step toward positioning itself as Indias premier clean energy hub, Odisha signed 18 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) featuring a total proposed investment of approximately Rs 1.17 lakh crore. Announced at the prestigious Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in New Delhi, the mega-deal aims to add an estimated 11,742 MW of [] The post Odisha Powers Up Green Future with Landmark Rs 1.17 Lakh Crore Clean Energy Deal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Watch: Delhi firecracker traders face stock challenges after Supreme Court relaxes ban
The Supreme Court has allowed green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, but environmental activists have raised concerns over poor enforcement and rising pollution. While traders say the short notice has left them with little time to arrange stocks, Delhi Police have announced restrictions on the sale and use of firecrackers. A firecracker fair in Siliguri is also selling only NEDFI-certified green crackers, with safety measures in place.
Shift Protests To Outskirts: CTI Seeks Protest Ban till Nov 11, Cites Rs 14K Cr Business Loss
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner urging an immediate ban on rallies, sit-ins, and protest marches in central commercial zones until November 11, the day of Bhai Dooj. The traders body revealed that repeated demonstrations over the past month caused an estimated Rs 14,000 crore in losses [] The post Shift Protests To Outskirts: CTI Seeks Protest Ban till Nov 11, Cites Rs 14K Cr Business Loss appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mosque inside Krishi Bhawan cannot be retained: Centre to Delhi HC
Pakistan lost $40 billion over trade suspension with India since 2019: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Pakistan has incurred an estimated $40 billion in economic losses due to trade with India being suspended in 2019, with businesses facing higher sourcing and logistics costs after being forced to import goods from more distant markets, according to the chairman of the Pak-India Business Council. Noor Muhammad Qasuri said the disruption of commercial ties following the Pulwama terror attack and subsequent tensions had increased transportation costs, freight charges and delivery times for Pakistani businesses that previously relied on imports from India, according to multiple reports. He said that Pakistan's pharmaceutical industry had depended on raw materials sourced from India and estimated that resuming imports from the neighbouring country could generate annual savings of $2 billion to $3 billion. Meanwhile, a drop in domestic cotton production imposed additional costs worth $5 billion on the textile sector, while mills were forced to source cotton from Brazil, Egypt, China and the United States, he added. Farmers in traditional cotton-growing regions are increasingly switching to sugarcane, which could worsen the crisis in future. Qasuri further said Pakistan was also importing sugar, fertiliser, cement, petroleum products, iron and steel, vegetables and heavy machinery from distant markets despite India's substantial production capacity in these sectors. The resumption of bilateral trade could lower transportation costs, improve supply chains and make petroleum imports cheaper as Indian oil refineries are geographically closer to Pakistan. Indian agricultural and industrial products could lower production costs for several businesses. Pakistan lost a large number of Indian tourists, who used to visit religious and historical sites as well as their ancestral homes and villages. Pakistan and India share historical, cultural and family ties, which could provide a foundation for improved relations, he said. Qasuri pointed to India's financial assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis as an example of meaningful regional economic cooperation in difficult times.
Addressing students of Kirori Mal College in Delhi, Piyush Goyal said India has never compromised on any sensitive item and has always protected its farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs in trade pacts
'Keep pressure on Australia': Atherton asks England to leave pre-Ashes scars in white-ball series
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has asked England to keep the pressure on Australia during the upcoming white-ball series Down Under, as he feels that the Aussies can implode before the Ashes next year, considering the problems they are dealing with and the hectic schedule ahead. Australia recently lost to South Africa 2-1 in the Test series, which saw them lose their World No. 1 ranking and also their top spot in the World Test Championship points table. They have problems of their own with Marnus Labuschagne in serious danger of being dropped after another underwhelming Test series. The famous Aussie pace trio of Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will also be absent for the three-match ODI and the five-match T20I series against England, which begins with the ODIs from November 13, as they have a hectic schedule ahead with a four-match Test series against New Zealand in late 2026 and then a five-match Test series in India in early 2027. Atherton feels that England's white-ball series Down Under gives them a great chance to keep the pressure on Australia by not letting them win, feeling that the Aussies can implode before they head to UK for the 2027 Ashes that begins in June. Although some of the big guns are not playing, it is a chance to keep some pressure on Australia now - pressure on their selectors after the decisions around Labuschagne and what have you, pressure on some of their big-name players and pressure on them to keep their results modest, Atherton said as quoted by Sky Sports. The past players will start to go at them as they started to do, actually, after about day one of the Ashes in Perth last year, before England then let them off the hook, he added. Australian batters have been facing the heat as David Warner recently lambasted the poor batting in the second innings of the third Test against South Africa, where the Aussies were bowled out for 111 and lost the Test by 176 runs, eventually going down in the series too. I'm just upset. It's terrible. It's un-Australian. There's no fight whatsoever. It's disgraceful, Warner said on Fox Sports. 288, you're winning a Test match; you could win a series. It's on the line. And this is the way they're playing? A tour of South Africa that began with the Matt Renshaw-inspired visitors claiming a famous victory in Durban ended in ignominy on the fifth day in Cape Town, with an all-too-familiar batting collapse bringing about a first series loss in more than 1,300 days. I think it's deplorable. The batters have let the bowlers down the whole series. Yes, Matt Renshaw showed fight in that first Test, but I think the batters have been disgraceful. What the batters should know is that this bloke here (Rabada) is going to come out firing. And he has done that. If you get through 10-15 overs... Warner added.
Piyush Goyal urges youth to be ambitious, says Viksit Bharat by 2047 non-negotiable
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged young people to be ambitious, embrace transformation and contribute to nation-building, saying achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 is non-negotiable. Delivering the keynote address at the Young Leaders Discourse Forum at Kirori Mal College here, the minister said today's youth will be the architects of India's journey to 2047 and will be in their 40s when the country celebrates 100 years of Independence. Urging students to aim high, he said transformation requires change in mindset and continuous reinvention and stressed discipline and respect for tradition as foundation of institutions. He also spoke about flexibility under the National Education Policy and said today's students have wider opportunities with digitalisation and 1.1 billion internet users. Highlighting India's export performance, he further said the country recorded its highest-ever exports of $863 billion last year and has set an ambitious target of $1 trillion for the current year, representing 16 per cent growth. India could have set a target of $900 billion or 5 per cent growth which itself would have been significant against the IMF's April-May projection of 1.9 per cent global trade growth, but chose a higher target, according to the minister. He expressed confidence of achieving it, noting exports grew 14 per cent in April-September to $480 billion. Goyal said the IMF has since revised global trade growth projection to around 3.5 per cent, and India's export performance could have been one of the factors behind the revision. India has moved from being part of the fragile five to the world's fastest-growing large economy, citing a World Bank report that 50 crore people have come out of extreme poverty, he added. He attributed growth to India's talent pool, youthful demography with average age below 30 years, democratic system, decisive leadership and demand from 140 crore Indians. Goyal said India has earned the world's trust with countries keen on preferential and free trade agreements, and recalled India's support during COVID-19 through vaccine supplies while ensuring free vaccination at home.
As New Delhis air turns toxic again, people complain of unaffordable air purification products
Despite observations from the Delhi High Court and recommendations from a Parliamentary Standing Committee to reduce the 18% GST on purifiers and HEPA filters to 5%, the GST Fitment Committee maintained the 18% levy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal over rising air pollution in Punjab, alleging that he had ruined the state in five years, just as he had left Delhi struggling with pollution during his 10-year rule. Addressing a press conference, Sirsa claimed that Punjab has set a new record in air pollution, with Bathinda's Air Quality Index (AQI) reportedly crossing 1,100, making it one of the most polluted cities in the country. Arvind Kejriwal has set a new record in Punjab after Delhi. Just as he left Delhi struggling with pollution for 10 years, he has now created another record in Punjab. Bathinda's AQI has reached 1,100, earning it the distinction of being the most polluted city in India. I am not saying this; today's news reports are reporting it, Sirsa said. Citing pollution figures from different parts of Punjab, he said, Not just Bathinda, Barnala has an AQI of 1,244, Talwandi Sabo 1,036, Malaudh 960, Abohar 885, Gurdaspur 528, Jalandhar 690 and Ludhiana 560. They have created all these records. The way Kejriwal ruined Delhi in 10 years through pollution, they have now ruined Punjab in five years. They have set a new benchmark by making Punjab one of the most polluted states in India, he alleged. Sirsa further questioned the AAP leadership, saying that Bathinda had now emerged as one of the most polluted cities in the country. What is left now? Kejriwal has destroyed Punjab, where the AQI has crossed 1,100. Due to the western disturbance, it is natural that air pollution will also affect Delhi. The poor air quality in the national capital is a result of pollution coming from Punjab. I congratulate Kejriwal for setting this record, he said sarcastically. The way he ruined Delhi, they have now ruined Punjab, Sirsa added. Taking a further swipe at the AAP government, he alleged that drug abuse, too, had become a major problem in Punjab. In Delhi, intoxication was available for free, and now the same is happening in Punjab. He has ruined Punjab with drugs and now with air pollution, he alleged.
Air Chief AP Singh wrote to Rajnath Singh over Race Course land
New Delhi: Days before he retired as the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flagged concerns to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over the sealing of the Indian Air Forces sports complex within the Race Course Air Force Station by authorities from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, people familiar with 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 .
Delhi Police ACP Suspended After Participating in Protest; Rohini Bar Association Calls Off Strike
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashisht faces suspension for joining a protest, prompting the Rohini Bar Association to end its strike. Delhi Police ACP Suspended After Participating in Protest; Rohini Bar Association Calls Off Strike
Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi resigns from NC, Parliament after scathing attack on Abdullahs
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) Senior Shia Muslim leader and Srinagar-Budgam MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday announced his resignation from J&K's ruling National Conference (NC) and his Parliamentary seat. Addressing a large gathering of supporters at the Behisti Zehra Park in Budgam town, Mehdi launched a no-holds-barred attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party President Dr Farooq Abdullah. He started his speech with a gibe at Omar Abdullah, saying: The chair you occupy today has power, but no respect; if you want to see respect, come to Budgam. He then dealt in detail with the circumstances that prompted him to fight the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. He said he refused to join the assembly elections because he had realised that whatever respect and self-reliance people had in J&K was snatched through a process started in 1953 and completed in 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated. He claimed that the NC high command had literally begged him to fight the Lok Sabha elections. They begged me to fight the Lok Sabha elections. They said Parliament was the right forum to agitate the cause of the people. They told me they did not want to beg the BJP for statehood, and restoration of dignity of people through restoration of Article 370 was the main aim of the NC. They may deny it today, but I have recorded everything they said, and I will be turning it over in the public domain. I agreed to fight Lok Sabha elections. They first told me to fight from Baramulla, and then they developed second thoughts and told me to fight from Srinagar. I said: 'Okay', Mehdi disclosed. He said that when Omar Abdullah lost the Lok Sabha election from Baramulla, he told him that now the honour of the people and the party was solely in my hands. I told him Allah would have a better plan for him, and his defeat could be the indicator of a bigger role for him in J&K. He said for Assembly elections, these people pulled down their cap before the people and begged for votes. I always pray to Allah to make me beg only before Him and never before his creation. When they won the election, they said Kashmiris never had pyjamas in the past, Ruhullah said. He referred to the promises of Article 370, reservations, free LPG, and free electricity. The reservations are so distributed that howsoever hard your children in open merit work, they would get only 30 per cent seats in training, government jobs etc. He (Omar) said during the election campaign that he would throw the smart electricity meters into the Jhelum River, and when he came to power, he hiked the tariff, Mehdi said. He challenged Dr Farooq Abdullah, saying: Dr Sahib, you told me to read the Quran. Isn't the Quran for you and your son as well? If you had read the Quran, you would know that Allah commands us not to bow our heads before the oppressors and not to lose hope. He quipped that people who lose the chair become unhappy, and here he is today, throwing away the chair and remaining happy. He said that while Dr Abdullahs son lacks courage, people will be brave and throw him out of power. Nobody will come from Delhi to save you, he warned Omar Abdullah. Mehdi ended by saying that after 24 years of his association, he was ending his relationship with the NC and also relinquishing the Lok Sabha seat.He signed the papers resigning from the primary membership of the NC in front of the huge public gathering in Budgam.
Delhi ACP Manasvi Vashistha received a suspension letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs a day after leading a protest at Police Headquarters against his transfer. Around 500 police personnel joined the demonstration following a confrontation between police personnel and lawyers at Shahdara police station on October 23.
SC defers hearing on Tarun Tejpal's appeal; Goa govt opposes release during Diwali
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned till November 5 the hearing on pleas filed by former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal challenging his conviction and 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in the 2013 rape case, and by the Goa government seeking enhancement of his sentence. A Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale deferred the hearing after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa government, sought an adjournment. Appearing for Tejpal, senior advocate Kapil Sibal did not oppose the request for more time but urged the apex court to allow his client to come home during Diwali. If he wants to take time, he can take time. But let (Tejpal) come out during Diwali, Sibal submitted. Opposing the request, SG Mehta submitted that Tejpal stood convicted. However, Sibal countered, saying, So what? It's a reversal of the acquittal. He can come home for Diwali. Why should he be inside? The Goa government opposed Sibal's request to allow Tejpal to come out of jail during the festival. The matter will now be taken up for further hearing on November 5. The former Tehelka editor has challenged the Bombay High Court judgment that set aside his acquittal by a sessions court and convicted him of rape and other offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. The case stems from allegations by a junior colleague that Tejpal sexually assaulted her inside an elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa during an event in November 2013. In May 2021, a sessions court acquitted Tejpal, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and referring to alleged lapses in the investigation. The Goa government subsequently challenged the acquittal before the Bombay High Court. On August 6, the Bombay High Court set aside the acquittal and convicted Tejpal under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(k) (rape), 354A (sexual harassment) and 354B (assault or use of criminal force against a woman with intent to disrobe) of the IPC. The Goa government has separately approached the Supreme Court seeking enhancement of the 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the High Court. Tejpal surrendered before the Additional Sessions Court at Mapusa in Goa on September 14, following the Supreme Court's direction rejecting his plea for exemption from surrender. He was subsequently taken to Central Jail in Colvale, North Goa, to serve his sentence.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 3, said that no individual or organisation can occupy a protest site indefinitely, adding that even designated sites should be limited to a definite time. The ruling came after the top court heard matters relating to the October protests in Delhi and at Jantar Mantar before the 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 .
India withdraws bid for top global telecom post, misses return after six decades
New Delhi pulls Revathi Mannepallis candidature for Radiocommunication Bureau director just days before the Doha election, surprising industry experts.
Delhi Chief Minister Calls for Collaborative Efforts to Transform Capital into Medical Hub
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasizes the need for public-private collaboration to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Calls for Collaborative Efforts to Transform Capital into Medical Hub
Delhi Protests: Everyone Has Right To Protest, But No Site Can Be Occupied Indefinitely, Says SC
The Supreme Court has said that while every citizen has the right to protest, no group can occupy a public space indefinitely and prevent others from using it. The court stressed that authorities must set a specific time and duration for
Traders' losses will be compensated! Diwali turnover expected to reach 1 lakh crore.
The markets of Delhi have once again become vibrant ahead of Diwali. According to CAIT, this year's Diwali business is expected to exceed 7 lakh crore nationwide and 1 lakh crore in Delhi alone.Diwali business estimated at Rs 1 lakh crore.Festive shopping has now picked up pace i...
Passenger attempts to open emergency exit lever cover on IndiGo Delhi-Pune flight, case filed
Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 3 (IANS) A passenger travelling on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Pune allegedly attempted to open the emergency door lever cover shortly after takeoff, triggering an alarm on the aircraft, police said on Tuesday. Following the incident, an IndiGo crew member lodged a police complaint against the passenger. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. The accused has been identified as Gaurav Satyendra Rautela, 33, a resident of Saswad in Pune district. He was travelling on IndiGo flight number 6E6884 and was seated in seat 19D, next to the emergency exit. Senior Police Inspector Govind Pawar of the Airport Police Station told IANS that during preliminary questioning, the passenger claimed that he had tried to open the lever cover out of curiosity and was unaware that it was connected to the emergency door. As soon as he touched the cover, an alarm sounded inside the aircraft, alerting the crew. Pawar said that tampering with the emergency door mechanism could endanger the lives and safety of other passengers on board. He added that the alarm system is part of the aircraft's safety protocol and is designed to alert the crew in such situations. The incident occurred around 12.45 a.m. on Monday, shortly after the flight took off from Delhi. The aircraft landed in Pune at around 2 a.m. Following the incident, IndiGo crew member Omkar Vinod Kulkarni lodged a complaint against the passenger. Pawar also pointed out that a similar incident had occurred in 2024, following which police had registered a case. Police have issued a notice to Rautela under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). A case has also been registered against him under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Aircraft Act. Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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Their anarchy plan exposed: Giriraj Singh accuses Rahul Gandhi, allies of plotting 'civil war'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and his allies of attempting to create an atmosphere of anarchy and trigger a civil war in the country, claiming that their alleged plan had been exposed. Targeting the Opposition over its protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Singh alleged that foreign forces and extremists were also involved in the activities. On one hand, Rahul Gandhi and the so-called Tukde-Tukde Gang, even the face of that cockroach, have been exposed. These people wanted to create an atmosphere of anarchy in the country. They wanted to trigger a civil war in the country. They wanted the police to open fire. That was their objective, which has now been exposed. Foreign forces were also involved in this...In earlier protests which took place at Jantar Mantar, Shaheen Bagh people were involved; there was a contribution of extremists, he said. Singh further alleged that Rahul Gandhi's earlier statements about removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi within three months reflected the Opposition's intentions. Rahul Gandhi never spoke like the Leader of the Opposition, he used to say, 'Modi will be removed in 3 months,' which shows it was their plan to initiate civil war, he added. The Union Minister also hit out at Gandhi over his remarks demanding that Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be sent to jail. And the way Rahul ji continues to speak, saying, 'Modi will have to go to jail, Gyanesh will have to go to jail,' but you yourself are out on bail. How can you talk about sending others to jail? Your entire family is out on bail. Your brother-in-law is out on bail, you are out on bail, and I don't know whether your mother is out on bail or not, but there is a case against her as well. All of them... His mother did not take Indian citizenship for 12 years. What kind of love for India is this? Singh said. On the Opposition's allegations regarding SIR, Singh questioned why it had not submitted the names and evidence it claimed to possess. When you were asked to provide the names, why didn't you provide them? You didn't provide them in Bihar or in Delhi. You recently went to submit a memorandum to the President, and it has been almost 600 days, nearly 550 hours, as I have seen. Yet you have still not provided any evidence to the President, he said. Meanwhile, BJP leader Ram Kadam also criticised Rahul Gandhi and his allies, accusing them of opposing India's progress. The way Rahul Gandhi and his allies do not want to see this country's progress, we must ask what has changed in the last 13 years. Everyone should look back at the pages of history and see what India was like 13 years ago. Today, India has become the world's fourth-largest economic power. We are making progress in every sector. That is why PM Modi can no longer be stopped or targeted with allegations. No charges can tarnish his image. Out of complete frustration, the opposition is displaying its ideological bankruptcy, he told IANS.
Pakistan's $7-trillion mineral dream faces a militant threat
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Pakistan is estimated to possess mineral reserves worth around $7 trillion, including substantial deposits of copper, gold, rare earth elements, tungsten, and antimony. With its economy in a deepening crisis, Islamabad is increasingly looking towards these vast mineral resources as a potential source of economic revival and foreign investment. The decision to impose an emergency and Governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) appears to be driven, among other considerations, by Islamabad's desire to remove the provincial government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and clear the way for greater foreign participation in the region's mining sector. The official reason that Pakistan cited for the decision relating to KP was law and order and how the PTI government had failed to control it. The real reason was to get the PTI out of the way, as it created a lot of problems for Pakistan where the mining sector is concerned. An official said Pakistans intentions are now clear and the Shehbaz Sharif government is moving fast to prepare fresh legislation and a framework to allow international players to take part in the mining sector not just in the KP region, but in Balochistan as well. All eyes are on the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026, which is set to be held between November 12 and 13. The event would see the participation of international mining bigwigs and investment giants. They would take part in the event, which will also host policymakers from Pakistan and across the globe, the official said. The Sharif government is working overtime to prepare legislation to ensure that any minerals deal would have maximum legal protection, investment guarantees and contractual security, the official said. Another official said that while Pakistan may get everything clear on paper, there are practicalities when it comes to both these regions. The security landscape is a nightmare owing to groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). These groups pose the maximum risk to any investment in these regions, and who knows this better than the Chinese. The Sharif government is aware of the security situation and is prepared to battle the TTP, BLA, and BLF using brute military might. In order to do so, it wanted friendly leaders heading these regions. In Balochistan, there is an Islamabad-friendly leader in Mir Sarfaraz Bugti. In the KP region, getting rid of an unfriendly PTI remained the only option so that mineral deals could be signed without any obstruction. An Intelligence Bureau official said that the security situation is about to get worse in KP and Balochistan as groups such as the TTP and BLA will step up the offensive. Pakistan will undoubtedly use its military might against these groups, but any such operation would come at an enormous cost, potentially resulting in the loss of thousands of lives across these regions. Officials say that terror outfits like the Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) would look to capitalise on this situation. Pakistan is inviting investments mainly from the West, and this gives AQIS a big talking point against this. Al Qaeda has consistently maintained that its fight is directed against the West. Pakistan's mineral deals, which are expected to involve substantial Western investment, could therefore provide groups such as AQIS with an opportunity to step up their propaganda campaign. The November meeting is being closely watched by several stakeholders, as it offers Pakistan an opportunity to project itself as a major destination for global investment in the mineral sector. The road ahead would, however, be hard, as groups such as the TTP and BLA would step up the offensive in proportions that these regions may have never seen before, an official said.
A Delhi court has extended interim protection from arrest to Congress MP Bimol Akoijam until November 5.
Manu Bhaker to contest for ISSF Athletes Committee for 20262030 term
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Indias double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker is set to contest the elections for the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Athletes Committee for the 20262030 term, having been nominated as a candidate in the Pistol category. The election will take place during the competition days of the ISSF World Championship 300m Rifle in Cairo, from October 1719 and the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Doha, from November 313 . All athletes who are at least 18 years old and actively participating as athletes at either of these World Championships will be eligible to vote. Each eligible athlete can vote for a maximum of two candidates in each discipline, with a total of six candidates across the three categories. Manu, one of 10 candidates vying for two elected positions in the discipline, who has experienced the demands and challenges of competing at the highest level, believes that athletes must have a stronger voice in decisions that shape the future of their sport. Speaking about her candidature, Manu said, Having competed at the highest level, I have experienced first-hand both the opportunities and challenges that come with being an international athlete. I believe that athletes should not just be participants in the sport but also active voices in shaping its future. My vision is to work towards greater stability in competition rules, better financial and commercial opportunities, stronger athlete welfare systems and a more accessible platform for athletes to raise their concerns. I want to contribute towards building an environment where athletes feel heard, supported and secure, both during and beyond their sporting careers. A key priority in her agenda is safeguarding the Mens 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event and securing its long-term future in the Olympic programme. She also aims to advocate for greater stability in technical rules across Olympic cycles, enabling athletes to prepare with greater consistency and confidence. Additionally, she intends to push for better prize money across ISSF World Cups and explore greater commercial opportunities through television-friendly competition formats that can attract broadcasters and sponsors while creating more value for athletes. Recognising the need to expand shootings global appeal, Manu also wants to leverage social media and digital platforms to bring the sport closer to new audiences. Equally important to her vision is ensuring that athletes have accessible and meaningful representation, with their concerns reaching ISSF leadership directly. She proposes a secure and confidential grievance redressal mechanism to enable timely and transparent resolution of athlete concerns, alongside stronger mental health support through sports psychology programmes and designated quiet zones at ISSF events. Manu also wants to advocate for practical financial security and career-transition pathways that help athletes build sustainable lives after retirement from sport. The ISSF Athletes Committee serves as an important link between athletes and the international governing body, providing a platform for competitors to contribute to discussions concerning the development and governance of shooting sport. Its responsibilities include gathering athlete feedback, advising on rules and regulations, advocating improved competition conditions and athlete welfare, and working towards the promotion of clean sport. Manus candidature adds another dimension to a career that has already made history for Indian shooting. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she became the first Indian athlete in independent Indias history to win two medals at a single edition of the Olympics, securing bronze in the womens 10m Air Pistol and the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event alongside Sarabjot Singh.
Siddaramaiah expressed dissatisfaction with sting op probe during meeting with LoP Gandhi: Rajanna
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee member, Siddaramaiah, reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the probe in the sting operation controversy, during a 45-minute one-on-one meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, insiders stated on Tuesday. Significantly, the comments by Rajanna came on a day when Prajwal Prasad appeared before the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with the investigation into the fabricated sting operation targeting Siddaramaiah. It can be recalled that Siddaramaiah met senior party leader Rahul Gandhi amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged sting operation linked to him. According to party insiders, Siddaramaiah discussed the developments surrounding the sting operation, the factors affecting the party's image and the damage caused to his personal image. Former Minister and Congress MLA, K.N. Rajanna, a close associate of Siddaramaiah, said the latter had expressed his concerns over the developments surrounding the sting operation controversy during his recent meeting with Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Rajanna said he had spoken to Siddaramaiah before the latter left for Delhi but had not got an opportunity to speak to him after his return. During his visit to Delhi, Siddaramaiah discussed in detail the developments surrounding the sting operation, the factors that could affect the party's image and the damage the controversy could cause to his personal image. He conveyed these concerns during a one-to-one discussion. This is what I have gathered, Rajanna said. He added that he would speak to Siddaramaiah personally to understand the developments in detail. Rajanna insisted that the truth behind the sting operation should emerge, irrespective of whether the investigation was conducted at a higher or lower level. Whether it is a high-level or low-level investigation, the truth must come out. There is no question of compromising on this. An appropriate investigation should be conducted and the facts should be brought to light, he said. The remarks come amid unconfirmed reports that Siddaramaiah had expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation into the sting operation controversy and had reportedly indicated that some insiders had conspired against him. Significantly, the comments by Rajanna came on a day when Prajwal Prasad, who allegedly works for the social media team of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, appeared before the CCB police in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with the case. The CCB had issued a notice to Prajwal Prasad, who is accused of handing over a mobile phone to content creator Ritesh Kumar Pandey at H.D. Kumaraswamy's official residence in New Delhi. Prasad, who has obtained interim bail from a court, appeared before the investigating officers on Tuesday morning. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh had said the mobile phone allegedly used to upload the sting operation video was purchased in Delhi and brought to Union Minister Kumaraswamy's official residence on Kushak Road. According to the police investigation, Ritesh Pandey, who was arrested in New Delhi by Bengaluru City Police, disclosed that he had purchased the mobile phone in Karol Bagh along with Vinod Sharma, allegedly on the instructions of Prajwal Prasad, who is stated to be associated with Kumaraswamy's social media team. The device was subsequently brought to Kumaraswamy's official residence and allegedly handed over to Prajwal Prasad. The police are investigating the exchange of the mobile phone between the two and the financial transactions that reportedly took place after Ritesh Pandey purchased the device. The police expect Prasad's questioning to provide further clarity on how the video was circulated. Once we get information from Prajwal Prasad, we will have a clearer picture of how the video was circulated. After Ritesh Pandey purchased the mobile phone, there was a financial transaction between the two. There was also an exchange of the mobile phone. We expect to get clarity on these aspects, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said.
Govt can scrap LTCG tax with limited fiscal impact: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The government could abolish long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax across investor categories even keeping its fiscal consolidation roadmap largely unaffected, as the resulting revenue loss is likely to be limited to Rs 40,000-50,000 crore in FY28, a report said on Tuesday. The report from SBI Research estimated that eliminating LTCG tax would reduce government revenue by nearly 0.1-0.2 per cent of GDP, a level it said could be absorbed while keeping fiscal deficit targets broadly on track. We believe the government would be able to take this hit if hypothetically, the entire capital gains taxes were abolished, the report said. It estimated LTCG collections at around Rs 1 lakh crore in FY26 and projected them to decline to Rs 40,000-50,000 crore in FY27. Nearly Rs 1.3 lakh crore collected in FY25 reflected exceptional market conditions, as Indian equities delivered returns of around 30 per cent in the preceding year and prompted foreign investors to book gains. However, the recent market environment is markedly different, with the Nifty's average return over the last three years at just 0.5 per cent and cumulative foreign institutional investor outflows at Rs 4.8 lakh crore. The report also suggested changes to the broader capital gains tax structure and recommended raising the annual LTCG exemption threshold from Rs 1.25 lakh to Rs 2 lakh and linking it to inflation to provide more relief to retail investors. The report also proposed lower tax rates for longer holding periods, suggesting that gains on investments held for two to three years could be taxed at 5 per cent, while assets held for over three years could attract zero LTCG tax. It suggested that the existing 12.5 per cent rate could continue for investments held between one and two years. Term deposits, that have witnessed greater favor with savers with elevated rates attracting higher proportions, may witness a revenue foregone figure of Rs 10,500 crore if current tax treatment across maturity ladder is to be replaced by a simple flat 15 per cent rate across all maturity. Combined revenue foregone including both saving deposits and terms deposit thus comes around Rs 12,000 crore, as per the report.
Indian Navy Executes Daring 48-Hour Rescue, Frees 20 Crew Members from Hijacked Iranian Ship
The Indian Navy has rescued 20 Iranian crew members from the fishing vessel Azini after it was hijacked by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia. The 48-hour operation was carried out in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometres from Mumbai, with support from the Indian Air Force.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the coordinated operation, while the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi thanked the Indian government and the armed forces for safely rescuing the crew.The hijacked vessel had also raised concerns after the Maritime Security CentreIndian Ocean warned that pirates could use it as a 'mothership' to target commercial ships.The rescue adds to the Indian Navy's anti-piracy operations, including the March 2024 rescue of 17 crew members from the hijacked merchant vessel MV Ruen and the capture of 35 Somali pirates.
Ranbir Kapoor's eagerly awaited film Ramayana is set to debut on November 5, 2023, following global screenings. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic movie boasts a staggering budget of Rs 4000 crore. With ticket prices differing by location, format, and showtime, viewers can experience this cinematic masterpiece in 2D, 3D, IMAX, or 4DX, starting with early morning shows across major Indian cities.
The Delhi Rouse Avenue court has issued a summons for actor Nora Fatehi as a witness in the ongoing Rs 200-crore extortion case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar and his spouse Leena Paulose. Fatehi's previous failure to appear raised concerns about her willingness to testify, with the police's efforts to reach her yielding no response to date. Investigations by the Delhi Police Special Cell are ongoing.
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Europe bolstering economic ties with India amid changing global order
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Europes growing interest in strengthening economic ties with India, amid the changing global order, is reflected in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which entered into force on October 1, 2025, and the proposed broader EU-India free trade agreement (FTA), according to an article in Brussels Signal news portal. It highlights that Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein participated in the second India-EFTA Prosperity Summit in New Delhi on October 7. Both sides announced new business projects and reviewed progress under the agreement. Swiss President Guy Parmelin said that 53 companies from his country had investment plans across 20 economic sectors. Norway, meanwhile, highlighted the presence of around 160 Norwegian companies operating in India. The governments also identified opportunities in advanced manufacturing, medical technologies, maritime transport, and energy. These announcements, though, do not provide a complete picture of the results. The official documentation marking the agreements first anniversary does not include a consolidated figure for new investment actually disbursed or jobs directly attributable to the deal. Indian government put the increase in Swiss investment in the country at $202 million (181 million euros) between September 2025 and March 2026. Meanwhile, the European Union, which is not part of EFTA, has also expedited trade talks with the objective of concluding the agreement in December this year during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Brussels. The article underscores that merchandise trade between India and the EU-27 reached 118 billion euros in 2025. Europe imported 69.5 billion euros worth of Indian goods and exported 48.9 billion euros, resulting in a trade deficit of 20.6 billion euros. That made the EU Indias second-largest trading partner in goods, behind the United States and ahead of China which shows the huge potential of strengthening economic ties. In addition, the stock of European direct investment in India stood at 132.8 billion euros in 2024, with more than 6,000 European companies established in the country directly providing around three million jobs, the article states. The agreement negotiated with Brussels provides for tariff reductions or eliminations covering 96.6 per cent of European goods exports to India, according to the Commission. It estimates that it could save European exporters around 4 billion euros annually in customs duties once fully implemented. Amid the ongoing tariff battle between Washington and Beijing, this is welcome news, the article points out.
GIFT Nifty trading starts earlier as NSEIX extends market hours to 23.5 hours
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) GIFT Nifty trading now begins at 5:15 am IST, an hour and 15 minutes earlier than before, after NSE International Exchange (NSEIX) rolled out near round-the-clock operations from November 2. The move is aimed at giving global investors wider access to Indian markets across time zones and enhancing GIFT City's connectivity with international financial markets. Under the revised schedule, the morning trading session for NSE IFSC Nifty 50 Index Futures, popularly known as GIFT Nifty, now begins at 5:15 am IST instead of 6:30 am. The new timings came into effect on November 2. The morning pre-open session now starts at 5 am, followed by normal trading from 5:15 am to 3:40 pm. The pre-close session begins at 3:40 pm, with order collection continuing until 3:50 pm and the session ending at 3:55 pm. The second trading session remains unchanged. Its pre-open session starts at 3:58 pm, while normal trading runs from 4:05 pm until 2:45 am IST the following day. The earlier opening is expected to allow market participants to react more efficiently to overnight developments in global markets before domestic trading begins in India. GIFT Nifty is closely tracked by investors and traders as an indicator of the likely opening trend of the benchmark Nifty index. In a statement, NSEIX said it had successfully completed the first day of operations under the enhanced trading framework. With the revised schedule, the exchange now operates from 3:15 am IST until 2:45 am the next day, spanning major Asian, European and American market hours. According to the exchange, the extended trading window will provide greater flexibility for international investors and market participants to manage risks, respond to global events and access Indian market products across multiple time zones.
India calls for de-escalation as sailor killed in attack on ship
New Delhi: An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah in Oman on Monday evening, November 2, triggering strong condemnation by India. The vessel, MSV Al Jusufi, had 14 Indian nationals, 13 of whom have been rescued, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, November 3. We 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 .
BJP accuses AISA's Neha Bora of 'Hindu hate', claims she is 'inspired' by LoP Rahul Gandhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on All India Students' Association (AISA) President, Neha Bora over her remarks on the Brahmanical system and religious institutions. The BJP alleged that she was displaying Hindu hate and shared an old statement in which she alleged that priests commit rapes inside temples. BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari targeted Bora over the comments and alleged that her views were influenced by Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi. He also alleged that the Congress was harbouring hostility towards Hindus, claiming that the party's approach posed a threat to the country's unity. Taking to social media platform X, Bhandari shared Bora's remarks and drew a comparison with an earlier statement attributed to Rahul Gandhi concerning the safety of women in temples. Neha Bora, poster girl of Rahul Gandhi, displays her Hindu hate! Says - 'Pujaris rape in temple'. She is inspired by Rahul Gandhi, who earlier had said 'Mandiro main ladkiyon ke sath ched chad hoti hai'. Congress hates Hindus, loves vote bank! Congress Soch is a threat to India's unity! Bhandari alleged in his post. The controversy erupted after Bora made the remarks while extending support to an impeachment resolution against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The resolution and the criticism surrounding the Election Commission have been part of the ongoing political debate over the revision of electoral rolls which the Opposition claims have resulted in the disenfranchisement of 13 crore Indians. Bora had earlier accused the authorities of deliberately deleting voters' names and committing procedural violations during the electoral roll revision exercise. Following these allegations, Bora turned her attention to caste-based discrimination and the role of religious institutions, arguing that women and other vulnerable sections required protection from what she described as the Brahmanical system. Protection is absolutely necessary - and it is precisely from the Brahmanical system that such protection is required. This is a system which posits that the poor, the oppressed, animals and women are all deserving of subjugation and abuse. It is the very same system under which even Brahmin women are unsafe and fall victim to rape. Priests commit rapes inside temples. We have witnessed such instances... Bora said.
Indias data centre capacity set for 5-fold surge by 2030, see over Rs 3 lakh crore investments
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Indias data centre installed capacity is projected to increase five-fold to about 7.5 gigawatts (GW) by March 2030, attracting investments of more than Rs 3 lakh crore over the four fiscals, a Crisil report showed on Tuesday. The surge is being driven by generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-led computing demand, enterprise digitalisation and rising data consumption. While long-tenor contracts with hyperscalers provide strong cash flow visibility, the pace of this expansion and credit quality of the data centre developers will hinge on timely power connectivity, regulatory approvals and disciplined project execution, said the report. Indias structural cost advantages further strengthen its attractiveness as a data centre destination. Development costs are around one-fifth lower than in several competing Asia-Pacific markets owing to more competitive land, construction and labour costs, said Anand Kulkarni, Director, Crisil Ratings. Combined with lower power tariffs, this translates into rentals that are 30-35 per cent lower than in peer markets. The ability to develop large, renewable-powered campuses also aligns well with the sustainability goals of hyperscalers, reinforcing Indias competitive positioning, he mentioned. Nearly half of the upcoming capacity is already committed under long-term contracts, limiting speculative development and reducing offtake risk. Upfront tie-ups with hyperscalers, driven by cloud adoption and compute-intensive GenAI workloads, provide revenue certainty from the outset. This helps de-risk projects, even as the scale and speed of the planned build-out intensify execution requirements, the report said. About three-fourths of the upcoming capacity of 6 GW is expected to be built in Visakhapatnam, Mumbai and Hyderabad. By fiscal 2030, data centre capacity in these cities could rise sharply and equate to around 80 per cent, 60 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively, of their current peak power demand. This underscores the criticality of timely grid connectivity and transmission augmentation. The quality of contracted revenues has also strengthened. Contract tenors have lengthened to 15-20 years from 10-12 years earlier, enhancing cash flow visibility. Furthermore, high migration costs and rising replacement capex should support customer retention, although a meaningful contract renewal track record is yet to be established, said Nitin Bansal, Associate Director, Crisil Ratings.
Sting operation case: Prajwal Prasad appears before Bengaluru CCB police for questioning
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IANS) Prajwal Prasad, who allegedly works for the social media team of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, appeared before the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru on Tuesday in connection with the investigation into the fabricated sting operation targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The CCB had issued a notice to Prajwal Prasad, who is accused of handing over a mobile phone to content creator Ritesh Kumar Pandey at Kumaraswamy's official residence in New Delhi. Prasad, who has obtained interim bail from a court, appeared before the investigating officers on Tuesday morning. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh had said the mobile phone allegedly used to upload the sting operation video was purchased in Delhi and brought to Union Minister Kumaraswamy's official residence on Kushak Road. According to the police investigation, Ritesh Pandey, who was arrested in New Delhi by Bengaluru City Police, disclosed that he had purchased the mobile phone in Karol Bagh along with Vinod Sharma, allegedly on the instructions of Prajwal Prasad, who is stated to be associated with Kumaraswamy's social media team. The device was subsequently brought to Kumaraswamy's official residence and allegedly handed over to Prajwal Prasad. The police are investigating the exchange of the mobile phone between the two and the financial transactions that reportedly took place after Ritesh Pandey purchased the device. The police expect Prasad's questioning to provide further clarity on how the video was circulated. Once we get information from Prajwal Prasad, we will have a clearer picture of how the video was circulated. After Ritesh Pandey purchased the mobile phone, there was a financial transaction between the two. There was also an exchange of the mobile phone. We expect to get clarity on these aspects, Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said. Meanwhile, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra today accused Congress leaders of unnecessarily turning the issue into a political controversy, saying they were indulging in a hit-wicket situation. Questioning the investigation into the sting operation, Vijayendra asked who had conducted it and what their intentions were, alleging that these aspects had not been properly investigated. He also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, saying he was disturbed by the outcome of the recent Legislative Council elections and should understand the sentiments of the people. Referring to the forthcoming by-election in Hiriyur, Vijayendra said voters were aware of the developments and would deliver their verdict accordingly.
Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia
Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of northern India and adjoining Pakistan on Tuesday, with the onset of pre-winter smog
Why ACM AP Singh Wrote to Rajnath Singh About the Air Force Sports Complex
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Titiksha Public School’s AVIRAL 2026 Celebrates Sports Talent and Achievement
New Delhi [India], November 3: Guided by the spirit of Aviralthe continuous, unstoppable spiritTitiksha Public School celebrated its Annual Sports Meet 202627 throughout October, culminating in a grand felicitation ceremony
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Amid regime change face-off, TV channels sting operation on radicals makes startling revelations
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Amid the raging controversy over a regime change 'plot', resulting in a Centre-Opposition showdown, and the latter supporting street protests as a ightful means to topple the government, a sting operation by a leading TV channel has led to startling disclosures. The sting operation by Times Now Navbharat, in which it enquired people who are under the scanner for backing regime change operations via anarchic means, revealed a dangerous plan to replicate the violent protests to achieve the objective, purportedly along the lines of Bangladesh and Nepal. Maulana Siraj Khan, Mumbai chief of Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, was captured on camera stating that the Muslim anger, if it breaks out, wont be contained. The day the 'Momin' (believer) stands up, no one will be able to contain him, the channel quoted him as saying. Maulana Siraj, a known radical face, was captured on camera, openly supporting violent means for bringing about regime change and also signaling that non-Muslims were ready to hit the streets to achieve the purpose, much like what was seen in France. Notably, Maulana Siraj Khan has a history of making inflammatory statements. In the recent past, he stirred up a row with an incendiary statement on Bhojshala, asserting that it was a mosque and its character couldnt be changed. He also called Waqf board reforms an interference in the matters of the Muslim community and criticised the RSS chiefs comments on regime change. The TV channels undercover reporter, when posed questions to Safwan, the president of the Muslim Students Federation (MSF) at Delhi University, latter echoed similar views, signalling that Nepal and Bangladesh style movements are imminent here too. When asked about the possibility of a situation similar to those seen in Nepal or Bangladesh unfolding in India, Safwan stated, Something will certainly happen; nothing can remain secure forever. He also said that if a day like July 20 (Sansad Chalo March led by Cockroach Janata Party) happens again, the situation could end up as it did in Nepal. The student leader and staunch supporter of the idea of bringing about change via street movements also shed light on the alleged plot to pose women as the front while the youth and students intensify agitation for achieving the objective. When asked if there was any specific tactic to scale up agitation, he stated that putting women at the front was very much under consideration as they stand like a fortress wall, restraining the police from taking any action. If a man confronts the police, they can easily subdue him. But if a woman confronts male police officers, it creates a negative image for the Delhi Police. And that is exactly what is happening, he told the TV scribes. The channels sting operation also covered other student outfits and individuals, eliciting their views on 'filling the streets' for bringing about change. Bhim, the convener of Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (Revolutionary Youth Organization), gave an insight into the July 20 rally and also told the channel how the resources and funds were arranged for propping up the stir, which snowballed into a national issue, resulting in the Union Minister's resignation. Bhim disclosed that the daily expenditure of the demonstration stood at about Rs 5 lakh. Without taking the name of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, he said most of the protesters were either AAP supporters or had connections with AAP. Mudita, spokesperson of 'Krantikari Yuva Sangathan' (Revolutionary Youth Organization), also backed the idea that replicating Bangladesh and Nepal-style operations was very much possible here.
India will build its own tunnel-boring machines if China stops supplies: Piyush Goyal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India would develop its own tunnel-boring machines if China stops supplying the critical equipment, asserting that the country would not compromise on its strategic interests amid Beijing's latest export restrictions. Addressing the Young Leaders Discourse Forum at Kirori Mal College of Delhi University here, Goyal said India would not seek concessions from any country in return for access to key technologies. If they don't give us tunnel-boring machines, we will develop it in India. India is not someone who will give in, he said. The minister further stated that no obstacle can stand in the way of India's development, asserting that the country has the capability to overcome every challenge on its path to progress. No matter what wall comes in the journey of India's progress, we can break every chain, Goyal noted. The minister described the engagement with students as a meaningful exchange, noting that participants raised insightful questions on India's economic development and the opportunities available for young people to contribute to the country's growth. He said the discussion focused on how India is charting its development journey and the ways in which the younger generation can play a constructive role in nation-building. Calling it a return to college life, Goyal said he enjoyed interacting with students at Kirori Mal College and appreciated their curiosity and enthusiasm about the country's future. Back to college! What a wonderful interaction with students at the Young Leaders Discourse Forum at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, the minister stated. They had some excellent questions on how India is charting its growth journey and what are the opportunities in it for them to contribute meaningfully, Goyal mentioned. During the event, the minister also shared a lighter anecdote from his student days. Recalling his school and college years, he said that nothing used to make him happier than the announcement of a holiday. Referring to his upbringing in Mumbai, Goyal remarked that students often hoped for heavy rainfall and flooding that could lead to the closure of schools and colleges. As much as I remember my school and college days, nothing made me happier than the announcement of a holiday. I come from Mumbai, where we used to wait for a little flooding due to rain so that schools and colleges would be closed. Of course, I don't know why the teachers have gone on strike, but I do hope the matter will be resolved quickly and that you will be able to return to your academics, Goyal explained.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor recently got candid with Mira Rajput about embracing motherhood at a young age. Mira Rajput who recently appeared on Kareena Kapoor Khan's chat show What Women Want, was asked by Kareena whether she ever regretted or wanted it the other way round, over having children at 21, mostly when most of her friends were enjoying their college and university lives. Responding to the question, Mira said she had absolutely no regrets and credited her husband, actor Shahid Kapoor, for being extremely supportive during her early years of motherhood. Responding to Kareena, Mira said that motherhood comes with its own set of challenges, irrespective of the age at which one embraces it. Mira said, No, I don't think so. I think motherhood, regardless of what stage it comes to you, has its challenges. I mean, you and I have had kids at very different stages, but I am sure we both have had those challenges with raising children and feeling overwhelmed and feeling like we've never done it before because we haven't. Everyone's doing it for the first time. Agreeing with her, Kareena responded, Exactly. Mira further credited Shahid for being a strong support system during that phase of her life. She said, And I think that at that time, maybe what really helped me was the fact that, I had Shahid who was extremely supportive. I had my two sisters who already had kids. It has challenges, but I feel today I wouldn't have it any other way. During the conversation, Mira also opened up about the ages of her children, Misha and Zain. She revealed that her daughter was born when she was 21, while her son arrived just before her 24th birthday. When Kareena asked, So Misha was born when you were 21? Mira replied, Yes, 21. And then Zain was born just short of my 22nd birthday. Zain was born two days before my 24th birthday. So I literally cut my cake in the hospital. For the uninitiated, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput got married in July 2015 in an intimate ceremony in Delhi. Their daughter Misha was born on August 26, 2016, while their son Zain was born on September 5, 2018.
Delhi Court Defers Verdict in Amanatullah Khan Case to Nov 28
The AAP leader is accused of irregularities in staff recruitment and leasing of assets by the Delhi Waqf Board.
IndiGo to stay focused on short-haul operations despite international expansion: CEO
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) IndiGo will continue to prioritise its core short-haul business even as it accelerates overseas expansion, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Aviation India and South Asia 2026 conference here, Walsh said that the airline currently operates four A321XLRs and expects to have 14 such aircraft in service by the end of 2027. He stressed that the airline's growth strategy would be built around preserving the efficiency of its narrow-body operations. The carrier's expanding international ambitions should not divert attention from its established domestic and regional network, which remains central to its low-cost model. Walsh also said the carrier was also preparing for the induction of Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft with deliveries expected to begin from the second quarter of 2028. However, he noted that significant groundwork would be required before the airline launches services with the new aircraft type. We must ensure we do not lose focus on the work required to maintain a highly efficient short-haul operation while preparing for future opportunities, Walsh said. The CEO said IndiGo's cost structure remains one of its key competitive strengths and will continue to underpin the airline's growth plans. Moreover, Walsh called for closer collaboration between airlines and airport operators, adding that airports should remain disciplined in their investment decisions to avoid placing excessive financial burdens on carriers and passengers. India's largest airline by market share currently operates a fleet of more than 440 aircraft and has outlined plans to expand that number to around 600 by 2030. In addition, Walsh took charge of IndiGo earlier this year after being appointed by parent company InterGlobe Aviation. His appointment followed the departure of former CEO Pieter Elbers under whom the airline expanded rapidly in both domestic and international markets. With additional long-range aircraft joining its fleet over the next few years, IndiGo is expected to broaden its global footprint while continuing to rely on its extensive short-haul network as the foundation of its growth strategy.
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Gen Z prefers more time in office than millennials: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Generation Z employees prefer to work from the office an average of 3.4 days a week, more than millennial workers and slightly less than Generation X and Baby Boomers, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Savills India said Gen Z office workers (those born between 1997 - 2012) also demand good Wi-Fi and to be located close to public transport connections, gyms and Pilates studios. Generation Z deviated from the broader tendency for younger respondents to prefer fewer days in the office. Respondents across all generations currently report attending the office for approximately four days a week. Younger millennials prefer to attend 3.2 days a week, compared with 3.3 days for older millennials. Generation X and Baby Boomers reported a preference for 3.5 office days a week. Though Generation Z reported being in the office more frequently than older groups, the cohort still places significant value on work-life balance, with all Generation Z respondents saying this is moderately or extremely important, the report noted. High-quality Wi-Fi is the most essential amenity across all age groups within the office, while public transport connections are more important to younger respondents, with access to meeting rooms ranking higher with age. As Indias workforce evolves, organisations will need to consider how workplace design, reliable technology and connectivity can make office attendance more meaningful. Access to public transport and nearby lifestyle amenities will also be important considerations in shaping workplaces that respond to the expectations of younger employees, said Arvind Nandan, Managing Director, Research & Consulting, Savills India. Generation Z respondents reported having the longest commutes, with 46 per cent travelling for 41 minutes or more, likely due to more affordable housing largely being located outside city centres. Restaurants are the highest-rated local amenity across every age group in terms of nearby facilities, but gyms and wellness centres appeal more strongly to younger respondents.
SC Flags Sale of Firecrackers in Delhi Despite Restrictions
The top court asks Centre to ensure compliance with its order allowing only green crackers during specified Diwali hours
Gold rates tpday: Gold prices for 22k jewellery have increased across major brands in India as Dhanteras approaches. while, gold and silver jewellery indicative prices at the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) also increased today.
SC seeks Centre, others response on plea against protest at Ramlila Maidan
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea by traders' organisations seeking a halt to the ongoing protests against the chief election commissioner during the festive season, and said that the protest site cannot be occupied for all times to come. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing several pleas, including one filed by the Kirana Committee Delhi alleging loss of business due to a protest at the Ramlila Maidan. You can't occupy a site at all times. Where will farmers, journalists, etc., go? Everyone has the right to protest. Designated time must be given for designated period, the CJI said. The bench was hearing a batch of pleas, including the one filed by the traders, and on issues of alleged mass detention, police brutalities, closure of Metro stations and internet shutdown. The bench asked the traders' bodies to make the organisers of the anti-CEC protest parties to their pl
Air India will rebalance network, look for more wide-body planes: CEO
Air India will rebalance its airport hubs and network, reduce costs as well as look for more wide-body aircraft, its CEO and MD Tewolde Gebremariam said on Tuesday as the airline bets big on growth opportunities. Spelling out the strategy for the loss-making airline, Gebremariam, who officially took charge in October, said Air India wants to regain its overseas market share. Air India has been punching below its weight and that will change, Gebremariam said at a conference in the national capital. Betting big on the huge growth opportunities, he said the airline would want to increase the order for wide-body aircraft. The overseas network of flights will be rebalanced and the airline will look at Bengaluru as a third hub in addition to Delhi and Mumbai, he said at the Aviation India and South Asia 2026 conference. Tata Group-owned Air India, which is in the middle of an ambitious transformation plan, has been grappling with multiple headwinds, including Pakistan airspace closu
2019 Video Shared as Man in INDIA Rally Claiming He Was Only Visiting Delhi
The video dates back to 2019 and shows a man at the Congress' 'Bharat Bachao' rally in Delhi.
'Can't occupy a site for all times': SC on Delhi protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress Criticizes BJP Over Rising Pollution in Delhi
Congress leaders criticize the Delhi government for failing to control rising pollution levels and demand accountability from the BJP. Congress Criticizes BJP Over Rising Pollution in Delhi
SC points to report on unrestricted sale of crackers, seeks Centre's action
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pointed to a newspaper report on the sale of different kinds of firecrackers in Delhi markets despite restrictions imposed by it and asked the Centre to ensure compliance of its order. In today's report on Hindustan Times there's a photograph... they say that notwithstanding yesterday's order, now everything is available in the shops. Please look into it, a bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati. They say that in the market every other cracker, licensed, unlicensed, QR code, or no QR code, everything is available. Please take a note of it, Justice Sundresh added. The top court has allowed the bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 to 7 am and from 8 to 10 pm on November 7 and 8 (Diwali). Though imposition of a blanket ban seems to be the ideal solution, we are of the opinion that this court, at this point in time, is short of adequate data to decide whethe
IndiGo Passenger Tampers With Emergency Exit Lever Mid-Air
The 33-year-old allegedly touched the cover out of curiosity, triggering an alarm and panic onboard the Delhi-Pune flight.
From Our Special Correspondent New Delhi: Even as opposition parties keep up their street agitation over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and continue to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Election Commission of India has begun a detailed assessment of preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. On []
FDA seizes food products worth Rs 9 crore in Maharashtra; Patanjali Ghee on the list
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe -- has seized food products, including Patanjali Cow Ghee, valued at more than Rs 9 crore during a statewide enforcement drive ahead of Diwali to curb food adulteration, according to a report. According to a NDTV Profit report, the operation that was carried out across all seven administrative divisions of the state covered 114 food establishments and resulted in the suspension of licences or registrations of 19 food business operators for serious hygiene and regulatory lapses. Among the notable actions, the FDA seized 2,279 litres of Patanjali cow ghee valued at around Rs 20 lakh from a distributor in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, it added. The authorities said the stock was detained under provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, on suspicion of misbranding and adulteration. The largest seizure was reported from the Konkan division where more than 1.44 lakh kg of edible oil of various brands was confiscated from a facility in Bhiwandi, Thane district. Several other consignments, including edible oils, rice, pulses and jaggery were seized during inspections in Pune, Satara, Solapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The drive also covered a broad range of food products such as spices, flour, dairy products, sweets, snacks, dry fruits and bakery items. The FDA said inspections in Mumbai revealed multiple hygiene and compliance deficiencies at food establishments, including poor sanitation, insect infestation, inadequate documentation and lapses in food storage practices, according to the report. In a parallel operation targeting banned food products conducted between October 28 and October 31, the department seized goods worth Rs 79.4 lakh from 17 establishments. In addition, authorities registered 13 FIRs, arrested 16 individuals, sealed seven establishments and seized six vehicles. However, the FDA has advised consumers to purchase food products only from licensed vendors, avoid unlabeled or loose items and carefully verify packaging details, batch numbers and expiry information before making purchases during the festive season.
NITI Aayog Releases India S&T Scoreboard in Delhi
Ashok Kumar Lahiri unveils the India S&T Scoreboard to highlight India's scientific progress, technological capabilities and research landscape.
Iran thanks India for rescuing crew from pirates in Arabian Sea
New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Monday, November 2, rescued all 20 crew members of the Iranian vessel Azini after it was seized by Somali pirates on October 29. Thanking India for its efforts, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said it highly commends the professionalism, courage, and coordination demonstrated by the Indian Armed Forces 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 .
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Manasvi Vashistha, who joined the protest by police personnel outside the Police Headquarters over the transfer of two officers, has been suspended, police sources said on Tuesday. The suspension comes amid a controversy surrounding the protest, during which several police personnel assembled outside the headquarters and demanded that the transfer orders issued against the two officers be revoked. According to a police source, action was taken against the ACP in connection with his participation in the incident. However, the source said that further details regarding the circumstances leading to the suspension were awaited. The Delhi Police had not issued any immediate official statement on the suspension at the time of reporting. Meanwhile, following reports of the ACP's suspension, the Rohini Court Bar Association decided to withdraw its protest and call off the proposed abstention from judicial work. The Association had earlier announced that its members would abstain from work on November 3 in connection with the developments surrounding the police protest. In a statement, the Rohini Court Bar Association said, In continuation of the earlier notice issued by the Rohini Court Bar Association regarding the decision to abstain from work on 3rd November 2026, it is hereby informed that, in a significant development, ACP Manasvi Vaishisht has been placed under suspension by the competent authorities. Taking note of the aforesaid development and the action taken by the police administration, the Executive Committee of the Rohini Court Bar Association has decided to call off the protest and withdraw the call for abstention from work with immediate effect. The Association also urged all its members to return to their regular duties and ensure that judicial work and court proceedings continued as usual without disruption. The Association places on record its appreciation of the collective unity, solidarity and cooperation extended by all members in upholding the dignity and honour of the legal fraternity. We reiterate that the Association shall continue to stand firmly for the dignity, self-respect and welfare of its members and shall always seek accountability and appropriate action wherever the interests of the legal fraternity are compromised, the statement further said. The tension between lawyers and the Delhi Police stemmed from an October 23 incident at the Shahdara Police Station, where an advocate named Lalit Bansal sustained serious head injuries in an alleged assault. Lawyers claimed that when they approached the Shahdara Police Station to question the handling of the case, ACP Manasvi Vashistha displayed a revolver and tried to intimidate them. The Coordination Committee of All Delhi Bar Associations protested against the cop's behaviour and announced work abstentions. Following this pressure, ACP Vashistha and the SHO of Shahdara Police Station were transferred.
Govt notifies new rules governing India
New Delhi: The government has notified a new set of rules governing Indias civil aviation sector, replacing the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Rules, 1937. The new rules called the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, will come into effect on 1st of January, next year. The rules provide the regulatory framework on various aspects of the aviation sector []
Passenger Tampers With Emergency Exit Mechanism on Pune-Bound IndiGo Flight, Booked
A 33-year-old passenger on board an IndiGo flight allegedly tampered with the emergency exit door lever cover shortly after takeoff from Delhi, causing a mid-air scare, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Monday aboard flight 6E6884 bound for Pune,
Supreme court questions open firecracker sales in Delhi markets
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Gold, silver prices today, 3 November Coimbatore: Latest price movement today for investors ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali in Isha city. We also bring retail prices of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver across cities Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.
All the hard work I had put in was finally paying off: Shafali recalls surprise ODI WC call-up
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India all-rounder Shafali Verma revealed that her return to the national side during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 came as a complete surprise, with the call-up arriving while she was representing Haryana in a domestic competition. The right-handed batter said she was not even following the World Cup closely at the time, having shifted her attention towards improving her own game through domestic cricket. Shafali was drafted into India's squad midway through the tournament, giving the team another batting option during the latter stages of the competition. The batter recalled receiving the unexpected news from the team manager and was initially struggling to believe that she had been selected. The call-up, she said, was particularly rewarding because it came after a prolonged period of working on her game away from the national setup. I was representing Haryana in a state-level match when the national team manager suddenly called to inform me that I had been selected for the remaining matches of the World Cup. I couldn't believe it, as I had been away from social media and wasn't even following the tournament, having focused entirely on my own game. I felt all the hard work I had put in over the past year was finally paying off. The team welcomed me warmly, and the two or three net sessions helped me adapt to the conditions and find my rhythm. Being in good touch through domestic cricket also gave me confidence. The work I had put into myself was reflecting in my game, and that felt good, Shafali told JioStar. She also highlighted how her domestic performances helped her make the transition back into the international environment without feeling overwhelmed by the sudden change in circumstances. Rather than requiring an extended adjustment period, a handful of practice sessions with the national team helped her settle into the conditions and regain familiarity with the team's setup.
Delhi Residents Express Anger Over Air Pollution, Demand Government Accountability for Clean Air
Residents in New Delhi voice frustration over rising air pollution and demand government action for cleaner air and basic necessities. Delhi Residents Express Anger Over Air Pollution, Demand Government Accountability for Clean Air
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Firecracker Sales in Delhi-NCR Ahead of Diwali
The Supreme Court has expressed worry over the unrestricted sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, despite regulations for Diwali. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Firecracker Sales in Delhi-NCR Ahead of Diwali
Massive blaze in Delhi's Pandav Nagar, two EV bikes gutted; residents escape via balconies, stairs
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Two separate fire incidents were reported in different parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning, one in Pandav Nagar and another in Hauz Khas. While two electric bikes were reportedly gutted in the Pandav Nagar incident, in Hauz Khas, a boutique caught fire. However, no casualties were reported in either incident. A massive fire broke out in a house near the Radha Krishna Temple, close to Mother Dairy in Pandav Nagar, on Tuesday morning. Two fire engines rushed to the spot immediately after receiving information about the blaze. The fire was brought under control by 8:20 a.m. According to sources, two electric bikes were completely gutted in the fire. Residents managed to escape by using the staircase and climbing onto balconies. The staircase was also reportedly damaged in the blaze. Sources said that a short circuit may have triggered the fire, although the exact cause is yet to be ascertained. The fire brigade and police personnel reached the spot promptly and initiated the necessary response. No immediate reports of injuries were received. Meanwhile, another fire broke out at house number 253, opposite the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) office in Hauz Khas, South Delhi, on Tuesday morning. The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the incident between 7:30 a.m. and 7:31 a.m., following which six fire units were dispatched to the location. The response included two water tenders, one water bowser and three specialised units. The fire broke out at a boutique shop on the first floor of the building, which measures approximately 144 square yards. The structure comprises a basement, a ground floor and three additional floors. No casualties have been reported so far. Earlier, on October 31, four people were killed and two others injured after a massive fire broke out at a shoe factory in Phase 1 of Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area at around 9:30 p.m. The Delhi Fire Service rushed 20 fire tenders to the spot after receiving a call at 9:32 p.m. Six people were rescued from inside the factory in an unconscious condition and taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Mangolpuri. However, four of them were declared dead on arrival, while the remaining two are undergoing treatment.
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Rajnath Singh stresses modernisation of armed forces, border security in Jaisalmer defence meet
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Defence Ministry's Parliamentary Consultative Committee in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The meeting focused on the modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces, border security and future defence challenges. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), senior military officials and Members of Parliament (MPs) also attended the meeting. Addressing the committee, Singh highlighted the importance of modernising the Indian Armed Forces in view of the changing global security scenario, stating that geopolitical developments across the world directly influence India's security priorities. Explaining why such meetings are organised outside Delhi, the Defence Minister said they provide members with dedicated time for meaningful interaction and an opportunity to understand ground realities, particularly in border and forward areas. There are one or two specific reasons why we are holding this meeting outside Delhi. First, it gives all of us dedicated time to interact with one another, Singh said. He pointed out that parliamentary sessions leave members with little time for detailed discussions. Normally, when meetings are held during Parliament sessions, it is extremely difficult to even spare an hour for a meeting, he observed. While explaining the second reason, Singh said holding meetings in different regions helps policymakers understand the situation on the ground. The second reason is that holding meetings in these regions gives us an opportunity to understand ground realities, as well as the situation in border areas and forward locations, he said. Singh said Jaisalmer was selected following suggestions from committee members. This time, you suggested Jaisalmer, and accordingly, this meeting was scheduled here, he added. The Defence Minister also underlined the value of discussions and recommendations made by members of the Consultative Committee, saying they had proved beneficial in strengthening the decision-making process. I have personally experienced that the meetings of the Consultative Committee and the suggestions made by all of you are extremely beneficial for all of us, he said. Referring to the meeting's central theme, 'Modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces', Singh described it as particularly relevant in the present international security environment. I believe this subject is highly relevant in the current global security scenario. The geopolitical changes taking place across the world naturally influence our security-related priorities as well, he said. The meeting in Jaisalmer assumes significance given the region's strategic importance along India's western border and the need to assess India's defence preparedness amid evolving security challenges, he added. The Defence Minister said the government has increased the defence budget in 2026-27 to 7,85,000 crore. In fact, besides increasing the budget, we are also ensuring that it is thoroughly used. We are encouraging domestic manufacturing as well. We are also progressing in self-reliance in defence production, he added.
In an era when theatrical audiences are becoming increasingly fragmented, Bollywood faces an unusual problem. A film that appeals to teenagers may not necessarily attract their parents. An action spectacle that draws young adults may struggle to bring senior citizens to cinemas. Meanwhile, family dramas that appeal to older viewers may not generate the opening-weekend excitement associated with major event films. But what happens when a film has the potential to attract all these audiences simultaneously? That is one of the most interesting possibilities surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the film combines a familiar cultural narrative with the promise of large-scale theatrical spectacle. It could become one of those rare cinematic events where grandparents, parents and children all want to watch the same film. And if that happens, the commercial implications could be enormous. Bollywood's forgotten audience: The entire family Over the years, the economics of Hindi cinema have increasingly revolved around opening-weekend collections, premium ticket prices and the ability to attract younger moviegoers. Action entertainers and star-driven spectacles often generate enormous initial demand, particularly among audiences who prefer to watch major releases during the first few days. But family audiences behave differently. A family outing requires coordination. Parents must consider children's schedules, senior citizens' comfort, show timings, travel arrangements and ticket affordability. Such audiences may not necessarily rush to the first available show. Instead, they could contribute to collections over a longer period, particularly during holidays and weekends. This is where Ramayana could possess an unusual advantage. The familiarity of the story means that multiple generations may have their own reasons to watch it. Grandparents may be emotionally connected to the epic. Parents may remember earlier adaptations. Younger viewers may be attracted by the stars, visual effects and cinematic scale. The film could therefore create a shared motivation for a family outing. The Diwali advantage The release timing adds another interesting dimension. Ramayana is scheduled to arrive just before the Diwali holiday period, when families traditionally spend more time together. This creates an opportunity for the film to attract viewers who may not ordinarily visit cinemas frequently. A major theatrical release during a festive period can become part of a larger family outing, particularly when the subject is familiar across generations. However, the timing also creates challenges. Pre-Diwali days can be affected by shopping, travel, household preparations and other commitments. Consequently, the film's opening-day collections may not fully reflect its eventual family-audience potential. A stronger indication could emerge during the holiday period, when viewers have greater flexibility to attend cinemas together. This makes the film's performance beyond the opening weekend particularly interesting. The 3,170 ticket-price problem There is, however, a significant obstacle to the family-blockbuster theory. Ticket affordability. Premium-format ticket prices for Ramayana have attracted considerable attention, with some high-end seats reportedly priced above 3,000. For an individual enthusiast, paying a premium to experience a major spectacle may be an acceptable indulgence. For a family of four or five, the economics are very different. Four tickets priced at 3,170 would cost 12,680 before food, beverages, parking or transportation. Even tickets priced at 500 each would amount to 2,000 for a family of four. The difference is substantial. This raises a crucial question. Could aggressive premium pricing maximise revenue from affluent audiences while discouraging the larger family groups that might otherwise contribute to sustained collections? The answer will depend on the availability of reasonably priced shows, the balance between premium and standard screens, and the film's appeal across different cities. A genuine family blockbuster cannot depend exclusively on expensive premium formats. It needs broad accessibility. Why footfalls could matter more than gross collections One of the most important distinctions in box-office analysis is the difference between revenue and attendance. A film can generate substantial collections through high ticket prices without necessarily attracting a record number of viewers. For Ramayana, footfalls could be an especially revealing measure of success. If the film draws large family groups across multiplexes and single-screen cinemas, it could demonstrate a breadth of appeal that is not always visible in opening-day revenue figures. Consider two hypothetical scenarios. It is possible for a film to achieve extraordinary revenue without achieving equally extraordinary audience penetration. Can Ramayana revive repeat viewing? Another intriguing possibility is repeat attendance. Traditionally, some of Indian cinema's biggest hits benefited from audiences returning to cinemas multiple times. Today, the abundance of entertainment options and the relatively short gap between theatrical and digital releases have changed viewing habits. However, major cinematic spectacles can still generate repeat attendance when audiences feel that the experience is worth revisiting. Ramayana could potentially benefit from this behaviour. Repeat viewing will ultimately depend on the quality of the film and the strength of word of mouth. The importance of emotional accessibility For Ramayana to become a genuinely multi-generational event, it must deliver more than spectacular visuals. The storytelling needs to be accessible to children without feeling simplistic to adults. The emotional conflicts must engage older viewers without appearing excessively slow to younger audiences. The action sequences must be exciting, while the character relationships must provide sufficient emotional depth. This is a difficult balance. A film that satisfies only the expectations of spectacle-seeking viewers may struggle to attract older audiences. Conversely, a treatment that feels too traditional may not generate the enthusiasm needed to sustain premium-format demand. The ideal outcome would be a film that allows different generations to connect with different aspects of the same story. The opportunity beyond the metros The family-audience opportunity also extends beyond Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other major metropolitan markets. In smaller cities and towns, the Ramayana enjoys widespread cultural recognition, and the film could attract audiences who do not regularly watch expensive large-scale theatrical productions. A strong performance in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets would provide important evidence that the film's appeal extends beyond premium urban audiences. Could Ramayana become one of Indian cinema's defining multi-generational theatrical events? The opportunity certainly exists. The story possesses extraordinary familiarity. The casting combines major stars from different industries. The visual ambition could attract younger audiences, while the emotional and cultural significance of the epic may appeal to families and older viewers. But the ultimate outcome will depend on two factors: whether the film delivers a satisfying experience and whether audiences can afford to watch it together. After years of increasingly fragmented theatrical audiences, Ramayana has the opportunity to remind Bollywood of something it once understood exceptionally well. Sometimes, the biggest blockbuster is not the film that attracts the loudest opening-day crowd. It is the film that gives an entire family a reason to return to the cinema together. Also Read: Ramayana faces a BIG test in China: Why Bollywoods former GOLDMINE has changed and what Ranbir Kapoors epic needs to succeed
'Everything is available': SC flags open sale of firecrackers in Delhi despite restrictions
New Delhi [India], November 3: Company's performance for Q2 of F.Y.'2027: Mold-Tek Packaging Limited today announced its financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026.
Fire at three-storey house in East Delhi, two admitted to hospital
The fire was confined to domestic articles on the first floor of the building, spread over 235 square yards, which comprises a ground floor and three upper floors
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor shared why he believes people, particularly men, should not delay marriage. The actor who appeared on Kapil Sharma's show, along with Ushaan Khatter and Mira Rajput, explained how becoming a parent at a relatively young age allows one to participate more actively in their children's growing-up years. Shahid, who was seen advising Ishaan to get married early and not follow his example of marrying late, was later asked by Kapil why he felt marriage should not be delayed. Responding to the question, the actor spoke about how marriage helped him understand the distinction between professional commitments and personal life. I feel that until you get married, for men especially, I feel that your work is your life. Actually. But once you get married, you understand that this is work and this is life, said Shahid. He further said, The second thing is that my son is 8 years old and he likes cricket and football very much. I feel that, you know, how long will I be able to play with him? So that too I feel. My daughter likes to climb. So I want to be able to do those things with them till they grow up. When you are young, you can do all the things they want to see you doing. But after a certain time, those things become a little difficult. After a certain age, some of those things become difficult. For the uninitiated, Shahid tied the knot with Mira Rajput on July 7, 2015, in an intimate ceremony in Delhi. The couple had an age gap of approximately 13 years. Shahid was 34 when he married Mira, who was just 20 at the time. Shahid and Mira embraced parenthood soon after their wedding. They welcomed their first child, daughter Misha Kapoor, on August 26, 2016. Nearly two years later, the couple welcomed their second child, son Zain Kapoor, in September 2018. Currently, Shahid is 45 years old. Born on February 25, 1981, the actor has often spoken about how fatherhood and family have brought a different perspective to his life.
RBI eases export reporting compliance for freelancers, service exporters
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified Export Declaration Form (EDF) compliance norms for resident individuals exporting services, saying that they will be deemed to have submitted the EDF once they provide the required payment-related information to their authorised dealer (AD) bank. The RBI issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, effective retrospectively from October 1, 2026. Under the earlier framework notified in September, service exporters were required to furnish an EDF within 30 days from the end of the month in which an invoice was raised. The declaration enabled authorised dealer banks to record export transactions in the RBI's Export Data Processing and Monitoring System (EDPMS) and track receipt of export proceeds. An exporter providing services to one or more recipients during a month could submit a single EDF covering all such exports. Exporters of services other than software can submit the EDF on or before the date of receipt of payment. Under FEMA, an EDF is a document that an exporter submits to their AD bank, declaring the services exported and the corresponding payment expected from overseas clients. The clarification deems that individuals earning income from overseas clients, such as freelancers, YouTubers and independent professionals, need not submit an EDF separately if they provide the required payment-related information to their bank. The latest amendment notified on November 2 also introduces a definition of a resident individual and clarifies when an EDF will be considered submitted. The RBI has defined a resident individual as a person resident in India who is a natural person. The amendment provides the same deemed-submission facility to non-resident exporters, when the inward remittance for a service does not exceed Rs 10 lakh. Authorised dealer banks shall enter details of import of service in IDPMS, as furnished by the importer who is a person other than a resident individual and where the invoice or the contract value is more than Rs 10 lakh within five working days of receipt of details, the revised provision said.
Delhi Metro Adds 20 Weekday Trips As GRAP-II Curbs Kick In Amid Worsening Pollution Crisis
'Govt, private sectors must come forward to make Delhi a medical hub: CM Gupta
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Tuesday said that both the government and private sectors would have to work together to transform the national Capital into a medical hub, while stressing the need to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and ensure quality treatment facilities for everyone. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating an IVF centre at a private hospital in Delhi. She said the government was working towards ensuring that anyone coming to the national Capital could access proper medical treatment and healthcare facilities. If we truly want to make Delhi a medical hub, both the government and private sectors will have to come forward. According to WHO parameters, at least five medical beds should be available for every 1,000 people. Our country is still behind this benchmark, and I believe Delhi currently has around two beds per 1,000 people, Gupta said. She emphasised that achieving the target of five beds per 1,000 people would require coordinated efforts from both sectors. To make it reach up to five beds, both sectors are required to work together. If anybody comes to Delhi, they must get proper treatment and health facilities. This is the Prime Minister's dream, and the Delhi government is working in that direction, she added. Praising the contribution of the private hospital to healthcare services in the national Capital, Gupta said the institution had served lakhs of people and saved countless lives over the years. The journey began in 1937, and a major milestone was reached in 1977 when you established this hospital. This journey is now approaching more than 100 years. Over these years, you have served lakhs of people, saved countless lives and provided relief to those suffering, she said. Recalling the hospital's contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Minister said its doctors, employees and management continued to discharge their responsibilities during the difficult period. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, not a single doctor, employee or member of the management at Sant Parmanand Hospital turned away from their responsibility. Everyone continued to serve the people of Delhi. I congratulate all of you on behalf of the people of Delhi, Gupta said. She further appreciated the hospital for ensuring that patients were not denied treatment because of their inability to afford it. I see that the hospital truly lives up to its name. You are always dedicated to serving the people of Delhi, and no patient is turned away because they cannot afford treatment. I congratulate you for this commitment, she added. The Chief Minister reiterated the need for continued cooperation between healthcare institutions and the government to expand medical facilities and improve access to treatment in Delhi.
Delhi High Court quashes CIC order on disclosure of delayed judgment data under RTI
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Indian national dies after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast, MEA condemns strike
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India on Tuesday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Oman's Limah, which claimed the life of an Indian national, and reiterated its call for de-escalation of tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that 14 Indian nationals were on board the vessel which came under attack. Of them, 13 were rescued while an Indian national died in the attack. The MEA stated that the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities for the early repatriation of the rescued Indian nationals. We condemn the attack on a commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI, near Limah, Oman yesterday evening. Of the 14 Indian nationals on board, 13 have been rescued while 1 Indian national tragically lost his life after sustaining injuries. We convey our deepest condolences on the precious life lost. Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Omani authorities for the early repatriation of the rescued Indian nationals and the mortal remains of the deceased, the MEA mentioned in a statement. The MEA expressed concern over continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the region and called for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution. The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply concerning. We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region. The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest, the MEA said. The attack comes days after another vessel with Indian crew members was targeted off the coast of Oman. Earlier, two Indian seafarers were reported missing after the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, carrying 11 Indian crew members, came under a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage in Oman on October 11, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that nine of the Indians have been rescued. On October 11, tanker MT Petro Dolphin, carrying 11 Indian seafarers, was subjected to a drone attack at Sohar Anchorage. While nine of our Indian crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, two Indian nationals currently remain missing, Sonowal said on social media platform X. Search-and-rescue operations are actively underway by the local Coast Guard. We are continuously coordinating with all relevant authorities to fully support the ongoing rescue efforts and ensure every possible action is taken to safely locate our missing personnel, he added. The Indian Embassy in Oman said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation concerning MT Petro Dolphin, a Nicaragua-flagged tanker. Two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard are reported missing. The Embassy is in close and continuous contact with the concerned authorities, the Embassy said on X. Earlier on October 6, India condemned the attack on MT On Peace off the coast of Oman, which was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. It reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of such incidents in the interests of peace and stability in the region. The total crew onboard the vessel includes 17 Indian nationals, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement. As many as 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals, were injured in the attack.
High Court Relief For Congress MP Akoijam In Sexual Harassment Case
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has extended interim protection from arrest to Congress MP Akoijam Bimol Akoijam in his anticipatory bail plea. The court has issued notice to the Delhi Police and directed the investigating officer to appear in person with the case file on November 5.
India, Israel vote against UN draft on regional arms control
United Nations: India and Israel have voted against a draft resolution in the UN by Pakistan and Belarus on conventional arms control at regional and subregional levels, with New Delhi saying countries security concerns are not confined within regional boundaries. The draft resolution, titled General and complete disarmament: Conventional arms control at the regional and 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 .
'Don't travel by air': SC declines urgent listing of plea over airfare surge during Diwali
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court has refused to urgently list a plea highlighting steep increases in domestic airfares during the 2026 Diwali festive season, with Justice Vikram Nath remarking that passengers could choose not to travel by air if ticket prices were excessively high. The application was mentioned before a Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Aparesh Kumar Singh, where counsel appearing for an applicant submitted that airfares had surged by as much as 700 per cent during the festive period. Arguing that air travel had become an essential service and that such exorbitant increases violated Article 14 of the Constitution, the counsel sought urgent intervention by the apex court. However, Justice Nath-led Bench declined the request for urgent listing, remarking: Don't travel by air. Next case. The interlocutory application has been filed in a pending public interest litigation (PIL) challenging alleged opaque, exploitative and algorithm-driven pricing practices in the civil aviation sector, including unpredictable fare fluctuations, steep last-minute increases and additional charges imposed by airlines. The latest development comes against the backdrop of the Supreme Court's continued scrutiny of airfare volatility and the regulatory framework governing airline pricing. In an earlier hearing, the apex court had observed that there was a need for rationalisation of airfares charged by private airlines, highlighting substantial differences in ticket prices charged by different carriers for the same destination on the same day. Try to give some relief to people. On the same day, flights to the same destination -- one airline charges Rs 8,000 while another charges Rs 18,000 in economy class. There has to be some rationalisation, the Justice Nath-led Bench had observed. The proceedings had prompted the Centre to inform the Supreme Court that rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, were being framed to address concerns relating to airfare structures and additional charges. On October 16, the Centre informed the apex court that the rules to regulate airfares and additional charges imposed by airlines had been finalised and granted administrative approval. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had assured the Justice Nath-led Bench that the rules would be published within two weeks. Taking note of the submission, the apex court directed the Centre to place the published rules before it on the next date of hearing and listed the matter for November 16. Following the Supreme Court's intervention, the Centre has notified the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937, which had governed the civil aviation sector for nearly nine decades. The new regulatory framework will come into force from January 1, 2027. Among other provisions, the rules introduce fare transparency requirements, mandating airlines to disclose the total ticket price payable by passengers along with a breakup of base fares, taxes, fees, cancellation charges and refund policies. Airline tariffs will remain subject to oversight by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
