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Israeli PM Netanyahu invites 'true hero' Captain Smit, PM Modi to light Independence Day flame
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a celebratory flame at Israel's next Independence Day ceremony, describing the Indian pilot who foiled a mid-air attack as a hero of India, Israel and the entire world, during a telephone conversation with him on Sunday. Captain, I want to invite you and my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to light a celebratory flame on our next Independence Day. You are a true hero of the brave peoples of India and Israel, and you're a hero of the entire world, Netanyahu told the Captain. I wish you a very speedy and complete recovery, he added. The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day. It's usually reserved for Israeli citizens. But I think here in this case, all the citizens of Israel will embrace you. They do now and they will then too, he said. Netanyahu, who was told by the pilot how the attack unfolded in the cockpit, said he was amazed by his conduct. I'm amazed at your courage, at your coolness of judgment under impossible conditions, the Israeli Prime Minister said, adding that what the Captain did was remarkable and that it bordered on the miraculous. He said the pilot had saved more than the lives of those on board. You saved so many souls. I think you saved something bigger. You saved the spirit of the world to realise that a brave pilot and brave passengers can overcome this evil, however threatening, however violent. It's something that is being justly hailed around the world, Netanyahu said. You're a hero of Israel. You're a hero of India. You're a hero of the entire world, he added. Netanyahu also sent his family's wishes to the pilot's family. Please also pass the best regards from me and my wife to your wife. I know you have a family and know that you're part of the family of nations. You're part of the family of nations and a heroic part. Please get well as soon as you can, he said. Inviting the Captain again towards the end of the conversation, Netanyahu said: So we hope to see you very soon in Israel. I look forward to seeing you here again. But under the circumstances, I think this will be a memorable and historic visit. Thank you for everything you did, the Israeli Prime Minister told the pilot.
RBI chief says the next financial crisis may start with a cyberattack
The next financial crisis may not start in a bank at all, Indias central bank governor has warned. Sanjay Malhotra said it could come from a war, a cyberattack or a tech failure, asBloombergreported. He spoke at the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Saturday. It may begin with a geopolitical event, or cyber [] This story continues at The Next Web
Asian Games: HI Prez Dilip Tirkey hails historic hockey double, promises full support for LA 2028
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey hailed the historic Asian Games campaign after both the Indian mens and womens teams won gold medals and secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, saying the achievement reflected the hard work of the players, coaches and support staff. The mens team retained its Asian Games title with a commanding 5-1 victory over Malaysia in the final at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Saturday, a day after the womens team defeated defending champions and Paris Olympics silver medallists China 1-0 to reclaim the gold medal. Both teams had the same aim: to win the Asian Games and then qualify for LA. Both teams have done it. It is a very proud moment for us, Tirkey told IANS after the mens final. The double gold also created history for Indian hockey, with the mens and womens teams winning the Asian Games title at the same edition for the first time. Tirkey also pointed out the striking similarity between Indias last two mens Asian Games final victories. India had defeated Japan 5-1 in the Hangzhou final and repeated the same scoreline against Malaysia in Kakamigahara. Both teams have performed very well. The womens team played a very good game against China, who are a tough team, Olympic silver medallists and the last Asian Games champions. We beat them 1-0, and today we beat Malaysia 5-1, he said. Tirkey praised the entire mens squad and coaching staff, with special mention for captain Harmanpreet Singh, Abhishek, Dilpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh. The chief coach, supporting staff, captain Harman, Abhishek, Dilpreet, Manpreet and all the players performed very well. From the beginning, everyone played together, and everyone had the same aim, he said. With both teams now assured of Olympic qualification, Tirkey promised Hockey India would provide all necessary support in the build-up to Los Angeles. The coach is very experienced, and everything happens according to his plan and programme. Whatever the team needs in the future, we will try to provide everything. Whether it is an exposure tour, a tournament in Europe or a coaching programme, Hockey India will try to provide all the facilities, he said. Hockey India has also announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for the players of both gold-winning teams, while members of the respective support staff will receive Rs 5.5 lakh each. Tirkey stressed that Olympic selection would ultimately depend on performance and fitness, while urging players from Odisha and other states to continue working hard as competition for places increases. Those who play well will come into the team. Maintaining fitness and their game is the responsibility of the players. Olympic Games are the Olympics, and the competition in modern hockey has increased a lot, he said. He also highlighted Hockey Indias grassroots efforts in Odisha, particularly in Sundargarh, where turf facilities, academies and hostels have been developed across blocks. Every block in Sundargarh has a turf, academies and hostels. We are also organising grassroots programmes, and the government is doing a lot in other districts. But proper training programmes need to be organised on these grounds, Tirkey said. Tirkey said that greater emphasis is needed on fitness, technical skills, drag-flickers and goalkeepers to strengthen Indias hockey pipeline. Now we have to make this performance even better. We have to prepare the team in terms of confidence, fitness and future events, Tirkey said.
Premium Scotch May Get 10-15% Cheaper In Delhi Soon. Here's Why
Delhi's excise officials said the department is studying the provisions of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA. They are also examining how the lower customs duty should be reflected in prices in the capital.
Delhi Police seize 2,101 kg of banned firecrackers; three arrested
India Summons Pakistan Diplomat Over 'Continued' Cross-Border Infiltration
India summons Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, protesting what it calls continued facilitation of illegal cross-border infiltration and drug-smuggling activities.
Army reviews operational preparedness along LoC in J&Ks Poonch district
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 3 (IANS) General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Armys Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps, Lt General Mohit Seth, on Saturday visited the line of control (LoC) in J&Ks Poonch district to review the operational preparedness of the formation. In a post on X, White Knight Corps said, FRONTLINE OPERATIONS: GOC #WhiteKnightCorps along with #GOC #AceOfSpadesDivision visited forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch and Krishna Ghati Sectors to review the operational preparedness of the formation. The #CorpsCommander was briefed on the prevailing security environment, counter-infiltration measures, surveillance architecture and ongoing initiatives to further enhance operational effectiveness. Commending the troops for their unwavering commitment and operational excellence, the #GOC impressed upon all ranks to maintain highest standards of Vigilance, readiness and responsiveness. We Serve We Protect! Lieutenant General Mohit Seth took over command of the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps on Thursday from Lieutenant General PK Mishra. Lt-Gen Seth, an Infantry officer, served as Commandant of the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan before taking over command of the 16 Corps. On assuming command, the new Corps Commander exhorted all ranks to uphold the highest standards of operational readiness, professional excellence and team spirit, while continuing to foster peace, security and stability in the region. Prepared For Today, Ready For Tomorrow. We Serve, We Protect, White Knight Corps said in a post on X. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and the National Defence College, New Delhi, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Third Battalion of the Madras Regiment in 1991. Earlier, he commanded Counter-Insurgency Force Kilo, the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) formation responsible for anti-terrorist operations in Kashmir. The XVI Corps, or the White Knight Corps, is an army corps of the Indian Army raised on June 1, 1972, with Lieutenant General J F R Jacob as its first General Officer Commanding (GOC). It has its headquarters at Nagrota Cantonment (Jammu district), Jammu and Kashmir. In 2005, IX Corps was raised in the southern part of the XVI Corps' area, taking over two of its divisions.
Court seeks police report on FIR plea against CM over Hanuman remarks
Op Sindoor underscores critical role of air power in modern warfare: IAF chief
New Delhi, Oct 3: Operation Sindoor highlighted the critical role of integrated air power, drones, loitering munitions and precision weapons in modern warfare, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Saturday, stressing that these capabilities must work together rather than operate independently. Addressing a press conference ahead of Air Force Day, [] The post Op Sindoor underscores critical role of air power in modern warfare: IAF chief appeared first on Northlines .
FIR against CJP organisers in Mumbai, 150 detained in Delhi
Mumbai police registered an FIR against the Cockroach Janta Party for their protest at Shivaji Park. The protest demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll irregularities. In Delhi, protesters continued to march towards Jantar Mantar for the same cause, despite police restrictions.
Ukraine is weighing four peace proposals from India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US, with Kyiv calling New Delhi's plan the most comprehensive.
AISA, Other Protesters Return to Jantar Mantar, Nearly 200 Detained
The protesters, including members of student organisations and civil society groups, attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders imposed in the New Delhi district.
Nearly 200 detained as AISA, other protesters return to Jantar Mantar
Nearly 200 protesters were detained in connection with Saturday's demonstrations at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Delhi Police registering cases under provisions dealing with disobedience of orders and obstruction and assault of public servants for Friday's protest, officials said. The protesters, including members of student organisations and civil society groups, attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar despite prohibitory orders imposed in the New Delhi district. Among those detained were AISA national president Neha Bora, civil society activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan. The AISA said senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Nitya Ramakrishnan and Pallav Sisodia also joined the protest. Police invoked Sections 223(a), 221, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with Friday's protests. The provisions relate to disobedience of a lawful order promulgated by a public servant, obstructin
Delhi woman jumps from balcony, sister-in-law into shaft after quarrel over video
Russia to take 70K Indian skilled workers this year: Govt tells Parl panel
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday briefed a parliamentary consultative committee on India's multifaceted engagement with Russia, highlighting shared ambitions to expand bilateral trade, investment, and energy cooperation. Chairing the meeting on India-Russia relations, Jaishankar also apprised members of New Delhi's stance on the Ukraine conflict and its recent diplomatic efforts to contribute toward a peaceful settlement. The external affairs minister further informed the panel that Russia has agreed to take around 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, especially in the fields of construction and logistics, people familiar with the meeting said. While discussing the trade and investment ties between the two countries, Jaishankar mentioned that there is a shared ambition to expand bilateral trade in a balanced manner, including through greater Indian exports to Russia in seven areas -- auto, pharma, food, marine products, engineering goods, chemicals and ...
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According to the AAP student wing, the volunteers were taken around different parts of Delhi in a bus for several hours after being detained during the protest.
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Calls India's Peace Proposal 'Most Comprehensive' Among Four Plans
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No PUC, No fuel: Haryana govt directs fuel pumps in its NCR districts
In view of the stringent measures being implemented to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, the Haryana transport department has directed all petrol pump operators and retail outlets in the NCR districts of the state to ensure mandatory verification of a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) before refuelling vehicles. The directions have been issued in accordance with the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), under which the No PUC, No Fuel rule came into effect across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from October 1, according to an official statement. As part of the measures being undertaken by the government of Haryana to curb vehicular pollution, including the deployment and implementation of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera systems at petrol pumps across the NCR districts, strict enforcement of emission norms has been prioritised. Under the directions, petrol, diesel and CNG stations are required to den
Apple removes Bitchat from India App Store after IT ministry ask
New Delhi: Apple has officially removed the offline messaging application, Bitchat, from its India App Store after a demand from the countrys IT ministry, Jack Dorsey said in an X post on Saturday, October 3. Government of India officially removes Bitchat from the App Store, the apps developer and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey wrote in 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 .
Navpreet Singh needs to be taken to 4 states for probe: Delhi Police tells Rouse Avenue Court
The accused Navpreet Singh has to be taken to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab for investigation, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Akhand Pratap Singh for Delhi Police submitted before a Special NDPS Judge at Rouse Avenue Court. After hearing the submissions, the court granted 10-day custody of Navpreet Singh to Delhi Police. The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday remanded alleged Narco Network Kingpin Navpreet Singh to 10 days of police custody. He was deported from Turkey on Saturday. He was wanted in an NDPS case of 2022. Special Judge (NDPS) Anuradha Shukla granted 10 days of police custody to Navpreet Singh after hearing the submissions of Delhi police and counsel for Delhi Police. Delhi Police Special Cell produced Navpreet Singh before the court and sought 10 days' custody to investigate the case. The court asked why 10 days' police custody is required. The court asked what evidence is against the accused. SPP submitted that there are three charge-sheeted accused...
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Prompt Delhi Police response saves two women in coordinated rescue operation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) A prompt response by the Delhi Police, supported by the PCR and Fire Brigade teams, helped rescue two women in distress during a coordinated operation in Jaitpur Extension Part-II, Khadda Colony, under Kalindi Kunj Police Station in Southeast Delhi. The incident took place on October 2 after a PCR call was received regarding a woman who had allegedly locked herself inside a room. A police team, led by the SHO of Police Station Kalindi Kunj, immediately reached the spot. On arrival, police found a woman, aged around 25, who had allegedly jumped from the first-floor balcony towards the street and sustained injuries. She was provided immediate assistance and shifted to Feliz Hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, a Fire Brigade team led by Station Officer Rakesh Singh, along with four officials, reached the location. Another woman, aged around 24, had locked herself inside a room. With the assistance of the Fire Brigade personnel, the door was opened. The woman was subsequently found to have allegedly jumped into a shaft inside the house. Police and Fire Brigade personnel launched a coordinated rescue operation and successfully brought the woman out of the shaft. During preliminary inquiry, police found that the two women were related as sister-in-law and daughter-in-law. Both were reportedly present at the house when an altercation broke out over a video allegedly recorded by one of them and sent to another person. Following the incident, both women were shifted for medical treatment. One was taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre through PCR Van Kite-22, while the second, who was initially taken to Feliz Hospital, was also shifted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre through a PCR vehicle for better medical care. Police said the timely response and coordination between the police, PCR and Fire Brigade teams ensured the safe rescue of both women and enabled them to receive immediate medical attention.
Bora, Bhushan, Yadav detained at Delhi protest
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Visegrad-4 reset could refresh India's relationship with Europe's Central Eastern flank
Digital Desk | New Delhi: The meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and the foreign ministers of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on September 21 has been described as a historic occasion. In some way, it is: the Visegrad-4, the group of these four countries, has agreed to hold annual foreign minister-level meetings. It has also agreed to establish an annual business forum to deepen cooperation in technology, defence, space, and connectivity. Slovakias Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said that all four V4 countries agree that India should have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. It is a general consensus amongst policy planners, scholars and journalists that while most of the UNGA side meetings are part of routine diplomacy and function as a stocktaking of the relationship, some of them become historic, so a closer reading always provides a fresh perspective and that too at a time when the V4 is trying to work as a regional grouping after a great rupture and India is working out a different kind of relationship with Europes Central Eastern flank. Talking about the history, Indias ties with this part of Europe are older than the Visegrad grouping and even before Indias independence. During the Second World War, the Maharaja of Nawanagar sheltered hundreds of Polish children at Balachadi near Jamnagar, and a larger Polish settlement emerged at Valivade near Kolhapur, a story that Warsaw still remembers with gratitude. Rabindranath Tagore travelled to Hungary in 1926, and Amrita Sher-Gil was born to a Hungarian mother. Her Hungarian husband lived and died on the outskirts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. In the Cold War years, when all four were in the Soviet bloc, the relationship took a more practical shape, as Czechoslovak industry and Polish shipyards and aircraft factories supplied the Indian armed forces with everything from armoured vehicles to Iskra jet trainers and landing ships. When EAM Jaishankar mentioned in New York that India has a very strong defence history with every V4 country, he was alluding to these historical facts. This strong trade and defence relations with India to these countries, which changed after the fall of the Iron Curtain, as these states looked more Westward for their economic expansion, and V4 was the result of the same, formed at Visegrad, Hungary in 1991 with a simple purpose, to help these post-communist states return to Europe. This purpose was fulfilled when all four joined, first NATO and then the European Union in 2004. The grouping served as a regional pragmatic minilateral among the EU, NATO, and the UN but took a different avatar after the 2015 migration crisis. The populist zeitgeist already taken shape in this part of the world, the V4 became known in Brussels as the bloc that said no to refugee quotas, to what it saw as interference on the rule of law, and to a more federal Europe, with Viktor Orban's Hungary and the PiS government in Poland setting the tone. For almost a decade, the V4 was read, fairly or not, as the capital of European populism. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 broke that alignment. Warsaw saw Moscow as an existential threat while Budapest kept its lines to the Kremlin open, and the grouping more or less stopped functioning. The reset in the V4 grouping came this year as Peter Magyar won a landslide election in April, ending Orban's 16-year tenure, and in June the four Prime Ministers met at Godollo, where they agreed to coordinate in EU forums, including resuming regular consultations ahead of European Council meetings. The reset must not be read just from ideological point of view because while Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Magyar belong to the same centre-right European Peoples Party, the other two heads of state, namely Andrej Babis of Czechia and Robert Fico of Slovakia, are sovereigntist populists who would have been at home in the old V4. While their ideas may or may not collide, they come together to preserve their interests within the wider EU framework. At the next EU budget scheduled for December, they signalled a joint challenge to EU policies that are increasing energy prices. Till now, the V4 states used the grouping very pragmatically as a pressure group when required, but when interests diverged while being part of the group, they have kept individual state preferences at the forefront. The groups Indian engagement is important for it, as it will elevate the groups standing as a regional stakeholder post-rupture. This is where Russias question becomes an important part of Indias European puzzle. India's engagement with Europe currently moves on two tracks. With France, Germany and the Nordic countries, the relationship is largely about trade, technology and investment. With the frontline states, Russia is the existential fact of their politics. The sequence of the last month shows how India is handling this second track. EAM Jaishankar was in Moscow on August 23 and 24, where he co-chaired the intergovernmental commission and met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Within 10 days, he was in Warsaw and Kyiv, his first standalone mission to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022. Putin then came to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, and a week later, EAM Jaishankar was with the V4 Foreign Ministers in New York. India has always kept its relations with Russia and the rest of Europe in a very compartmentalised manner. As recently as January, when Radoslaw Sikorski was in New Delhi, the exchange was sharp, with EAM Jaishankar telling him that Poland should not help fuel terrorist infrastructure in India's neighbourhood and that singling out India over Ukraine was unfair and unjustified. Eight months later, Poland is part of a collective V4 endorsement of India's Security Council bid, and preparations are underway for Tusk's expected visit to India. There is a gradual de-hyphenation of India-Russia for Poland, which was a thorny issue in India-Polands relations. It must also be noted that the V4 is not a single actor on Russia. All four share the geography of the eastern flank, but not the threat perception. Poland and, to a lesser extent, the Czech Republic see Moscow as the main danger, while Fico's Slovakia holds views closer to New Delhi's than to Warsaw's, and Hungary under Magyar is still recalibrating. Oddly, this works in India's favour, because India can deal with a grouping whose members read Russia differently precisely because it does not ask any of them to choose. EAM Jaishankar seemed aware of this when he said that how the V4 come together is for them to decide, a careful line that protects India if the grouping fractures again. Poland, by its size and security role, is the pivot of this engagement rather than its typical member. But while the Polish media finds Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'endless war to end of war remark as an anchor to reimagine the relationship, Slovakias which is still dependent on Russian gas, echoed energy security as a common point of interaction. This tells that differences in the groupings understanding of India vary depending upon their policy choices and constraints, but all of them want to make the arrangement work. Japan and South Korea have had V4 Plus formats for years and their companies are already embedded in the region's automotive and battery supply chains. The defence relationship can be refreshed through co-production under 'Make in India', drawing on old familiarity with platforms and industries. The business forum can make Central Europe an entry point into the wider EU market, and EAM Jaishankar himself linked the V4 initiatives to India's deepening relationship with the European Union. Politically, regular dialogue with four EU members on the central-eastern flank gives India a hearing in a region that, until recently, saw it mainly through the lens of its ties with Russia. The risks are equally clear. The revival is only a few months old, differences over Ukraine and other contested political issues among the four have not gone away, and the grouping could stall again. Thus, the meeting in New York must be read as a stepping stone toward a working mechanism for dialogue with the region. If the annual meetings take place and Tusk's visit goes ahead, the frontline track may prove to be the more durable part of India's European story, though that will depend as much on whether the V4 stays together as on anything New Delhi does. (The writer is a doctoral at the Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU. Views expressed are personal) /as
FSSAI cracks down on 'unsafe' Nestle product at The Lalit; hotel chain responds (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said that it ordered immediate action against the sale of a Nestle dairy product after a laboratory analysis determined that a sample of Nestle Low Fat Dairy Whitener obtained from Bharat Hotels Ltd (The Lalit) was unsafe. The regulator subsequently issued a notice to Bharat Hotels Ltd and directed the hotel operator to prohibit the sale of the identified product pending further proceedings. Responding to the development, Vivek Shukla, CEO of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, said the dairy whitener was a packaged product procured from Nestl India and that the hotel had acted promptly after receiving communication from the regulator. The product was collected by FSSAI from The LaLiT New Delhi around three months ago. Upon receiving the communication, we immediately contacted Nestl India and also discontinued its use, removing all packets from our operations, Shukla said. He maintained that the issue concerning the product's regulatory compliance was between FSSAI and Nestl India and not with the hotel operator. He added that The Lalit remains committed to maintaining the highest food safety standards and complying with all applicable regulations. Meanwhile, Nestl India asserted that the product is safe for consumption and meets all regulatory requirements. According to a report by NDTV Profit, the company said its Low Fat Dairy Whitener complies with prescribed food safety norms. Moreover, the FMCG firm argued that phosphorus is naturally present in milk and milk-based products and that the laboratory findings cited by the regulator measured total phosphorus without distinguishing between naturally occurring phosphorus and phosphorus added as a food additive. According to the company, the product remains within the prescribed limits for added phosphorus under Food Safety and Standards Regulations, including on an as consumed basis. Notably, the FSSAI said the hotel operator had also been given an opportunity to challenge the findings and file an appeal against the Food Analyst's report within the prescribed period under the provisions of the food safety law. Pending any further proceedings, the regulator directed the FBO to immediately prohibit the sale of the identified product.
Citing Supreme Court directives and Delhi Police Standing Order No. 51, Rajya Sabha MP Sandosh Kumar says identification is essential for accountability when police use coercive powers against citizens
Students and Influencers Explore Nammo Bharat Railway System at Reform Festival
Students and social media influencers engage with the Nammo Bharat railway system during a government outreach program in New Delhi. Students and Influencers Explore Nammo Bharat Railway System at Reform Festival
Section 163 remains in force in New Delhi, no permission for protest today: Delhi Police
Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said the movement would continue under the 'Jail Bharo' call and described peaceful assembly in support of voting rights
IRCTC case: Delhi court defers framing of charges against Lalu, kin
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday expressed concern over slogans raised during recent women's safety protests in Delhi, asking why women and girls had been forced to raise such slogans amid concerns over their safety. Reacting to viral videos from the protests, Chouhan referred to the chant, Ek kachori-do samosa, in mardo ka kya bharosa, and said the situation warranted serious consideration. Why has the situation come to this, that our daughters have to chant slogans like 'One kachori, two samosas'? We must think seriously about this, he said in a post on X, sharing a video of himself at an event. Urging a collective commitment towards women's safety and dignity, Chouhan added, We must take a resolve
India weather (October 4): Rain, thunderstorms forecast in several parts; check IMD's forecast
India weather news: The IMD predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms in regions such as Kerala, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain dry over the weekend without significant weather activity. Rainfall is forecasted to return to parts of northwest India from October 5 to 7. Meanwhile, southern India may continue to experience thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall.
Gyanesh Kumar protest: Neha Bora detained again as anti-CEC stir continues in Delhi
Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar continued in Delhi on October 3, a day after mass detentions around Jantar Mantar. AISA president Neha Bora was detained for the second consecutive day, along with activist Yogendra Yadav, senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and others.
CITU urges workers to join Chalo Parliament protests in Delhi
CITU urges workers to join Chalo Parliament protests in Delhi
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Global economists hail Indias growth trajectory, reforms
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Global economists on Saturday hailed India's economic trajectory and underscored the importance of sustained growth, education, free trade and income-based taxation in supporting the country's rise as a major global economic force. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Swedish economist Daniel Waldenstrm said India has made impressive progress through growth-oriented policies and is well-positioned to translate economic expansion into broader social gains. India is on a good path in terms of increasing its economy at a fast pace. The focus on growth has been very positive and will help expand education, infrastructure and overall living standards, he said. Waldenstrm argued that policymakers should focus more on income inequality than wealth inequality, saying income levels provide a clearer picture of poverty and economic opportunities. He noted that rising wealth among entrepreneurs can often reflect a growing and globally competitive economy. On taxation, he advocated taxing capital income, including corporate profits, dividends and interest earnings, instead of relying on wealth or inheritance taxes, which many OECD countries have gradually moved away from. According to former European Central Bank President and former Bank of France Governor Jean-Claude Trichet, the country is transforming very impressively in the direction which is the natural direction of India, which is one of the most important countries in the world. Certainly one of the two major emerging countries, but one leader in the international community. So I would encourage India to continue to go in the same direction and with great success, he adds. Meanwhile, French economist Jean-Pierre Landau praised the growing India-France partnership and described India as a key actor in addressing global challenges. Despite geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism, he said trade and investment across Asia remain robust. We are facing a challenging global environment, but India is a major, if not the major, player in trying to solve the world's problems right now, Landau told IANS. Similarly, Zhang Liqing, Professor of Economics, China, said that Indian economy is quite dynamic and quite strong. I think now it's become one of the highlights of the world economic growth. So I look forward to India's economy being sustainable and making a great contribution to the world economy, says Zhang.
The rhetoric vs reality of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UN speech (IANS Analysis)
Digital Desk | New York, Oct 3 (IANS) It has become predictable for the leaders of Pakistan to sell a concocted narrative that hardly has any buyers. The saying that best describes this commonplace practice of the country's ruling elite from different parties is the more things change, the more they stay the same. As domestic politics remains gravely polarised and the economy is in shambles, the ruling alliance has been trying its best to utilise international platforms for its unsubstantiated polemics, which are unlikely to have any impact. No foreign visits to peddle a specific narrative can obscure the ruling alliance's domestic political instability, economic collapse, and skyrocketing inflation. The grim situation at home makes it exceedingly difficult for this hybrid regime as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government is labelled by some to convince international commentators and global actors to buy into its rhetoric. Sharifs address at the United Nations (UN) followed this exact, predictable trajectory. In his speech to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sharif maintained his strategy of placating and courting the countrys powerful military establishment. This pattern originally took root during the fallout between then-Prime Minister Imran Khan and the military. The alliance was cemented when the military ensured that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) took power through a coalition, while successfully keeping Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) sidelined. Furthermore, Prime Minister Sharif has not even attempted to conceal the imbalance within this nexus. Whatever the military decides, the civilian government ensures it is implemented. This subservience is evident in the introduction of the radical and sweeping 26th and 27th Amendments, which undermined judicial independence and further consolidated the military's authority. Ultimately, the role of the civilian administration has been reduced to overseeing execution and laundering the policy narratives dictated by the military establishment. Critics frequently question which world leaders would praise the countrys military at an international forum meant to address global challenges and project national integrity for such narrow domestic purposes. Yet, civilian leaders in Pakistan find themselves compelled to do exactly that. They know it well that if the true masters are displeased, no civilian leader can expect to remain in power. While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may have attempted to downplay the stark imbalance in Pakistan's military-dominated power structure, this submission became glaringly obvious during his UNGA address. Referring to the May 2025 border clashes which erupted after India launched a military riposte to a heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians Sharif deliberately highlighted the military's supremacy. Even on this global platform, he went out of his way to praise the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), stating, Our brave and valiant armed forces, under the courageous leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, responded with precision and professionalism. In May, on the occasion of Eid, the Premier had personally called Field Marshal Asim Munir to greet him. Far from being an aberration, this subservience has been a defining feature of the Sharif administration: maintaining power by capitulating to the military's dictates and systematically validating its supremacy on the global stage. Furthermore, Sharifs declaration at the UN warning that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistans share of the waters will be treated as an act of war is riddled with such glaring contradictions that it has lost all credibility on the global stage. Consider the most obvious dissonance: first, India has never threatened to weaponise water as a punitive measure regarding cross-border terrorism. Second, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has merely been placed in abeyance, not abandoned or formally terminated. Third, and most critically, 16 months have elapsed since New Delhi suspended the treaty in April 2025. Throughout this extended period, Islamabad has continuously claimed that it would consider weaponisation of water as an act of war; yet, no tangible retaliatory action in the sixteen months exposes its claim that India was weaponising water. Ultimately, the world is left to question what should be taken seriously: Pakistans claim that India is weaponising water, or its warning that it will wage war over the issue? As it turns out, neither narrative holds weight, and global observers treat them accordingly. Had India actually begun weaponising water a move Pakistan has repeatedly labelled a definitive red line Islamabad would have actively gathered empirical evidence to mobilise international opinion, even if it abstained from military conflict. It has failed to do so because its claims lack substantiation. Furthermore, if India had crossed this supposed red line and Pakistan still hesitated to take kinetic action, it merely implies that its military leadership understands it cannot match Indiaa perfectly logical conclusion. This stark contradiction highlights the deep irony within the regimes dual messaging: issuing severe ultimatums while simultaneously attempting to project an aura of peace and a preference for diplomacy. Siding with the Prime Minister, an editorial in a prominent Pakistani daily, The Express Tribune, argued that the PM's insistence that dialogue must retain primacy is both prudent and consistent with Pakistan's own interests. Yet, this external plea for prudent dialogue stands in stark contrast to the ruling alliance's domestic behaviour. At home, the regime rejects the very concept of negotiation, preferring instead to ruthlessly suppress its political opponents, dismantle democratic checks, and deploy state machinery to crush any dissentproving that its international calls for peaceful dialogue are merely a theatrical performance for global consumption. This domestic repression is perfectly illustrated by the targeting of Pakistans most popular political leader, Imran Khan, who remains incarcerated under a 14-year prison sentence on what independent monitors widely condemn as fabricated charges. Simultaneously, the federal government is engineering an aggressive campaign to impose Governor's Rule or a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the only province outside the ruling alliance's grip. While the federal regime disingenuously points to a surge in regional militancy to justify this overreach, its actions expose a massive institutional contradiction: the military has spent years conducting high-profile operations and claiming it completely eradicated these terrorist networks. By training the spotlight exclusively on the provincial administration, doesnt that imply that an attempt is being made to shield the military establishment from scrutiny? Ultimately, empty proclamations cannot absolve the Shehbaz Sharif government from the reality that it has been thoroughly incapacitated by the military establishment. The military has adroitly leveraged a triad of crisesImran Khans surging popularity, a deteriorating security architecture, and the civilian administration's failure to steer the economyto instil existential fear within traditional political entities like the PML-N and PPP. Convinced that their survival depended entirely on capitulation, these parties entered a Faustian bargain to secure power, only to find themselves completely toothless. By transforming elected representatives into obedient functionaries, the military has systematically insulated itself against any semblance of accountability. Consequently, Pakistan's current political landscape and strategic policies reflect the institutional mindset of the GHQ, entirely divorced from the will of civilian leaders or the aspirations of the common people.
INDIA bloc meeting held in Jammu to chalk out action plan against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 3 (IANS) An INDIA bloc meeting was convened in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu on Saturday to deliberate on the Opposition alliance's proposed course of action over its allegations concerning the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and its demand for action against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting was presided over by senior Congress leader and former Minister Raman Bhalla, with the participants discussing the alliance's action plan in connection with the ongoing campaign on electoral issues and the functioning of the poll panel. The INDIA bloc has alleged that the Election Commission has come under what it describes as institutional capture and has called for the removal, prosecution and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. These are demands being raised by the Opposition alliance as part of its wider campaign concerning electoral transparency and accountability. The meeting comes amid a series of protests and political programmes by the Congress and opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir over allegations relating to the electoral process. The Congress had also held demonstrations across Jammu and Kashmir on September 28, with Bhalla calling for transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Election Commission. The participants discussed the further course of action and mobilisation under the INDIA bloc's campaign on electoral and democratic issues. The INDIA bloc has united in a campaign demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and accused the Election Commission of alleged electoral malpractices and vote theft linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders have accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of failing to answer serious questions regarding massive voter deletions (more than 13 crore names dropped during SIR) and have moved to submit an impeachment notice against him. The bloc launched a pan-India campaign from October 2 to October 8 featuring district-level Save Democracy rallies and public demonstrations. Opposition MPs announced a planned march to the Election Commission office in Delhi on October 6. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and other alliance leaders have called for returning to paper ballot voting instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alongside a demand to use pre-SIR electoral rolls for future elections.
Delhi Speaker inaugurates Seva Setu Camp in Rohini
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Saturday that good governance is ultimately measured by how easily a citizen can access a public service. Schemes acquire real meaning only when information, guidance and assistance reach people without unnecessary barriers, said the Speaker, who is a legislator from Rohini. He inaugurated a Seva Setu Camp at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sector 8, Rohini, organised under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on the occasion of the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said an official statement. District Magistrate, North-West Delhi, Soumya Saurabh, was also present on the occasion. The Seva Setu Camp has been designed as a single-point facilitation platform where citizens can obtain information, guidance and necessary assistance relating to various services and public welfare schemes of the Delhi government, said the statement. During the visit, Gupta interacted with officials deployed at the camp, reviewed the arrangements put in place for citizens and sought details about the nature of assistance being provided. He said that effective public service delivery requires not merely the announcement of schemes but also clear communication, accessible systems and timely support so that intended beneficiaries are able to make use of them. A wide range of departments and public agencies participated in the camp, including the Health Department; BSES and TPDDL; Food and Supplies Department; Revenue Department; Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC); Department of Women and Child Development; Social Welfare Department; Delhi Police; Education Department; Labour Department; DDB; Delhi Jal Board (DJB); SC & ST Department; and Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Gupta also interacted with citizens visiting the camp and noted their inputs on their experience in accessing the services available there. He said that bringing multiple public agencies together at the neighbourhood level can reduce the need for citizens to navigate different offices and help make government services more accessible, coordinated and responsive.
Maha CM launches Mumbai Book Festival 2026 logo and website
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Marking a major milestone for Maharashtras literary landscape, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday unveiled the official logo and website for the Mumbai Book Festival 2026. The announcement marks the commencement of preparations for a six-day celebration of books, literature, art and culture scheduled to take place from Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026, at the University of Mumbais Kalina Campus. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra and the University of Mumbai, the festival aims to celebrate Indias rich and diverse literary traditions, deepen the nations reading culture, nurture young readers and build a dynamic platform for intellectual exchange. The launch ceremony took place in the presence of several key dignitaries and stakeholders, including Milind Marathe, Chairman, National Book Trust, India; Ravindra Kulkarni, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mumbai; Ameet Satam, Chief Organiser; Acharya Pawan Tripathi, Chief Convenor; and Yuvraj Malik, Director, National Book Trust, India. Adding to the occasions significance, CM Fadnavis shared the announcement on social media, emphasising the festivals vital role in connecting the public with literature. The launch coincides with a significant anniversary. Exactly two years earlier, on Oct 3, 2024, the Marathi language was officially conferred the status of a Classical Language. Announcing the Mumbai Book Festival on Oct 3, 2026, connects this proud heritage with a renewed commitment to promoting reading across the state, the Chief Minister said. Now, NBT brings this large-scale initiative to Indias economic capital, Marathe said. He added that the upcoming festival at the Kalina Campus would serve as a single destination for readers, families, students and literature enthusiasts across Mumbai, featuring dedicated children and youth zones, interactive learning activities, workshops and talent-development programmes. Dozens of publishers will display works across multiple genres and languages under one roof. In addition, there will be evening performances showcasing local and national performing arts. Marathe said that the National Book Trust, established on Aug 1, 1957, operates on three core mandates: curating diverse literature, fostering multilingual translation, and promoting a culture of reading through the translation of outstanding literature across various Indian and international languages. It focuses on producing India-centric, non-academic, general-reading books for all age groups. During book festivals, Meet the Author sessions, translation workshops and youth writing initiatives are also organised. While the New Delhi World Book Fair remains NBTs flagship annual event, the trust has actively expanded its footprint across India to ensure books reach every citizen. NBT has successfully hosted regional festivals across the country, including the Gomti Book Festival in Lucknow, the Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar, as well as events in Patna, Sambalpur, Shillong, Pune, Nagpur, Goa, Ahmedabad and even at an altitude of 11,500 feet in Ladakh, Marathe said.
Bhupender Yadav hails PM Modis vision for Great Indian Bustard conservation programme
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision that led to the success of the conservation programme for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB), which has become a global example during the last decade. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change also commended the efforts of the officials of the Union Environment Ministry, forest department officials, scientists of WII and local communities to have achieved the swift progress under the GIB Conservation Programme that has today reached the stage of rewilding the bird. He was speaking at the initiation of the process for the release of two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards from the soft-release facility into the wild, to be undertaken tomorrow at the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the event through video conferencing, an official statement said. Yadav stated that the success of the GIB Conservation Programme would also bring economic benefits for local communities in the form of eco-tourism, besides GIB conservation's ecological benefits as the umbrella species of the Thar ecosystem. The Minister highlighted the importance of GIB in grassland conservation, land degradation neutrality and working as an important stopover for migratory birds in Central Asian flyways. While reviewing the incubation and breeding facilities during the visit, Yadav interacted with officials and scientists associated with the conservation programme. The Rewilding Aviary at Ramdevra has been constructed by the Rajasthan Forest Department through the Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation Ltd. (RSRDC), with a sanctioned budget of Rs 9.25 crore from the Government of Rajasthan in consultation with experts and scientists of the Ministry and WII. The large, pillar-less facility provides unobstructed flight space for captive-bred GIBs to develop flight muscles, adapt to natural conditions and exhibit natural behaviour in preparation for their eventual release, the statement said. The dignitaries also reviewed the progress of the GIB Conservation Breeding Centre at Ramdevra and Sam while releasing the brochure on the decadal journey of GIB in the landscape. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma called the day of rewilding of the State Bird a day of pride for the whole state. He highlighted how, under the coordinated efforts of the Union and State governments, the GIB, which is part of the Thar's cultural heritage, has been brought back from the brink of extinction. The Chief Minister also detailed the funding support provided by the State government for the GIB Conservation Programme, besides other successful interventions in the field of environmental conservation across the State. Rajasthan State Minister for Forest and Environment, Sanjay Sharma, along with senior officers of the Union and State Governments, also attended the event.
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Stable inflation, resilient growth show India weathered global shocks effectively: Arvind Panagariya
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India has managed global economic uncertainties far better than expected, maintaining strong growth momentum alongside stable inflation despite escalating geopolitical tensions, 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Saturday. Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026 here, Panagariya expressed confidence that the Indian economy would continue to expand at an annual rate of 7-8 per cent over the medium term. I have long believed that the Indian economy will continue to grow at 7-8 per cent. When tensions in the Middle East escalated, I initially felt the impact on India could be quite severe, but the economy has performed remarkably well, according to him. According to Panagariya, the combination of stable inflation and sustained economic activity demonstrates India's ability to navigate a challenging global environment. With inflation remaining under control and growth momentum continuing, it shows that India has managed global instability much better than many had anticipated, he added. Highlighting a key strength of the economy, Panagariya said the manufacturing sector has emerged as a major growth driver. He noted that manufacturing growth has exceeded 10 per cent during the past three financial years, making it one of the strongest performances since Independence. He further observed that businesses generally build safeguards against uncertainty, limiting the impact of global disruptions on the broader economy. Uncertainties may affect one or two sectors, but they do not necessarily impact the entire economy. Some sectors continue to perform well and provide support to overall growth, Panagariya told IANS. Earlier in the day while addressing the event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has successfully navigated global uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis while maintaining strong economic fundamentals. She noted that real GDP expanded by 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY2026-27, while consumer price inflation stood at around 4.8 per cent in August. The current account deficit was contained at 0.5 per cent of GDP during the quarter. FM Sitharaman added that since 2014, the government has worked to strengthen the institutional and economic capacities necessary for sustaining long-term growth and development.
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DU AVASAR 2026 Placement Drive on October 7: Over 4,000 Students Registered
The University of Delhi (DU) is set to host the second edition of its AVASAR 2026 Placement and Internship Fair on October 7, 2026. More than 4,000 students have registered for the event, while over 85 organisations are expected to participate.
Drones not revolutionary but evolutionary for IAF: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said on Saturday that drones are not revolutionary to the Indian Air Force but evolutionary, ruling out the need for a separate force for loitering ammunition. Drones not revolutionary but evolutionary for IAF: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Acknowledging that the use of loitering ammunition helps in creating chaos and taking down some of the adversaries, the IAF chief said, As far as a separate drone force is concerned, in the Indian Air Force, these things have existed for decades. These capabilities have been with us for decades. So, if I can say, drones are not revolutionary to the Indian Air Force. Yes, they are evolutionary. Talking to media persons ahead of Air Force Day, Singh said, We are growing in drones; the number of drones, the number of munitions, and the types of drones and ammunition are increasing. Whether we need a separate drone force, I dont think so. He said drones should be part of the same setup and we have to operate together. These have to be together along with other weapons so that they bring in that effect. We cannot operate one type of weapon separately somewhere and another type of weapon separately. So, we have not thought of having a separate force, not at all, he said. However, the IAF chief indicated that there will be some specialised drone units. We already have them. If needed, we need to increase the number of units for that force, he said. Talking about the multilateral exercise Tarang Shakti, the IAF chief said, The whole idea of any multilateral exercise, international-level exercise is to generate bonhomie and to have interoperability and to learn from each other's experiences and each other's way of working. So, there will be outcomes. Every time you operate, every time a new thing, you will see, you know, them operating differently. This time we have new aircraft also which have joined us; F-35s are operating for the first time in a multilateral exercise in India. So, there are some new countries which have brought in their assets. There are some observers, observer countries, which are coming in for the first time, he said. And then to be able to have a joint kind of communication setup where you can talk to each other in a common language. I'm not talking about just the English language as such, but they should understand each other. So, that is how the outcomes are in all these exercises, and I'm sure this Tarang Shakti Phase 2, or second version of Tarang Shakti, will also bring in a lot of lessons for us so that we can improve ourselves, and I'm sure they also will take back, he said. The exercise is being held at Jodhpur airbase from September 26 to October 12 with participation of over 80 aircraft and more than 2,000 personnel from 40 nations.
Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal among key names in newly reconstituted Parliamentary Panels
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Rajya Sabha (Upper House) members Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, who have recently migrated from AAP to BJP, have been nominated to the Committee on External Affairs and to the Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, respectively, in the freshly reconstituted Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees for 2026-27. Nishikant Dubey, another BJP leader, retains chairmanship of the Committee on Communications and Information Technology while Sandeep Kumar Pathak is on the Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra find places in the Defence and Home Affairs panels, respectively. Pawan Khera is also on the Defence Panel. The committees have been reconstituted with effect from September 26, 2026. According to a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Bulletin, new chairpersons have been appointed for several key panels including Commerce, Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, Chemicals and Fertilisers, Railways, Defence, Industry and Finance. BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi will now head the Committee on Commerce, replacing Trinamool Congress Dola Sen. Sujeet Kumar of the BJP has been appointed chairman of the Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice. NCPIs Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar will chair the Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers. Sudheer Gupta takes charge of the Committee on Railways, replacing C. M. Ramesh. Radha Mohan Singh has been named chairman of the Committee on Defence, while DMKs Tiruchi Siva will lead the Committee on Industry. Bhartruhari Mahtab will chair the Committee on Finance. Several committees continue under existing chairpersons. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor remains chairman of the Committee on External Affairs. Charanjit Singh Channi continues to head the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing. Mukul Wasnik retains the Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, and Samajwadi Partys Ram Gopal Yadav continues as chairman of the Committee on Health and Family Welfare. Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka remains in charge of the Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, while Rajiv Pratap Rudy continues to head the Committee on Water Resources. Sanjay Kumar Jha retains Transport, Tourism and Culture, and Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne stays as chairman of the Committee on Energy. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal continues to lead the Committee on Home Affairs. Anurag Singh Thakur retains Coal, Mines and Steel; Medha Vishram Kulkarni remains chairperson of Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change, and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi continues to head Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. Among other appointments, Shashank Mani will chair the Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development, Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey the Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy the Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, and PC Mohan the Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment. The newly constituted committees will examine subjects related to their respective ministries and departments and submit reports to both Houses of Parliament during 2026-27.
Emerging Interior Designer Soumya Maruti Honored for Transforming Homes with Beauty and Emotion
Soumya Maruti receives the Emerging Interior Designer Award in New Delhi, celebrating her unique approach to creating meaningful living spaces. Emerging Interior Designer Soumya Maruti Honored for Transforming Homes with Beauty and Emotion
India showcases its first 5.56 km freespace quantum communication link
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India on Saturday said that QNu Labs, in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAGN) and IIT Gandhinagar, has successfully demonstrated the countrys first freespace Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link at a scale of 5.56 km. The field trial established a secure quantum communication channel between BISAGN and IIT Gandhinagar. Using QNu Labs Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking system, the trial achieved a stable Quantum Bit Error Rate below 5 per cent and generated secure keys at a rate of 230260 bps. These keys were integrated with BISAGNs postquantum cryptography enabled Vedic Kavach platform, enabling successful endtoend encryption and decryption of test messages. The demonstration combined two complementary layers of quantum security: QNu Labs hardwarebased QKD device Armos over freespace optical channels and BISAGNs Vedic Kavach softwarebased postquantum cryptography with quantum random number generation. Dr Vinay Thakur, Director General, BISAGN, said the integration of Vedic Kavach with QNu Labs QKD technology marks a significant step towards practical quantumresilient communication systems. The trial provides a foundation for advancing Indias capabilities in secure communication infrastructure, strengthening resilience against emerging quantumera security threats. Sunil Gupta, Cofounder and CEO, QNu Labs, emphasised that the successful 5.56 km demonstration paves the way for longerdistance quantumsecure networks and satellitebased quantum communication. This integrated architecture ensures resilience even if the physical quantum channel is temporarily unavailable. Cmde Manish Tripathi (Retd.), Incharge, ISTF, IIT Gandhinagar, added that the demonstration provides a valuable field environment for advancing practical quantum communication technologies and showcases how academia, indigenous technology and realworld experimentation can be integrated to meet emerging secure communication requirements. Founded in 2016, QNu Labs is Indias pioneer in quantumsecure digital infrastructure, offering sovereign products and solutions deployed globally. An autonomous scientific society under MeitY, BISAGN works in space technology applications, satellite communication, geoinformatics and supports technologydriven governance.
PMSETU identifies 850 ITIs and approves 14 clusters in one year
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) PMSETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) has identified 850 ITIs, including 172 Hub ITIs and 678 Spoke ITIs, and approved 14 ITI clusters in one year of implementation, an official factsheet said on Saturday. Planned skill labs further extend vocational exposure to students, the statement said, adding that the programme aims to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs through a HubandSpoke model and to strengthen five National Skill Training Institutes as National Centres of Excellence. Industry participation is incorporated through Strategic Investment Plans, Special Purpose Vehicles and Anchor Industry Partners. As many as 36 states and union territories have identified clusters and created dedicated state budget heads. Meanwhile, 35 states and union territories have constituted their state steering committees to guide and oversee implementation. As many as 26 states and union territories have also initiated the process of inviting industry participation. The factsheet said the scheme has a total outlay of Rs.60,000 crore, comprising Rs 30,000 crore from the Centre, Rs 20,000 crore from states and Rs 10,000 crore from industry. The total number of ITIs, including government and private ITIs, in the country has increased from 9,776 in 2014 to 13,888 in 2026, indicating an increase of 42 per cent. Enrolment in ITIs across the country has increased from 9.51 lakh in the academic session 201415 to 14.70 lakh in the academic session 202526, indicating an increase of 54 per cent. The scheme introduces new-age courses covering emerging technologies and occupations. International partnerships support advanced skilling at selected NSTIs. The initiative has also expanded implementation across states and Union Territories through State Steering Committees and industry participation. The Directorate General of Training (DGT) has introduced 32 new-age courses under the Craftsmen Training Scheme, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, additive manufacturing, electric vehicles, semiconductor technology, robotics, green hydrogen, drones, iot, solar energy, 5g and software testing. States can adopt these courses in their ITIs, which are under their administrative and financial control, the statement noted. The scheme enhances the overall quality and relevance of vocational training by transforming government ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions. The initiative seeks to strengthen industry-led governance, upgrade training infrastructure and promote demand-driven courses in line with evolving workforce requirements.
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Indian Youth Congress Challenges Delhi Polices Denial of Protest Permission in High Court
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NHRC orders probe into mobilisation of minors at Mumbai protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of complaints alleging the use and mobilisation of minor children during the protest held in Mumbai on October 2 and their subsequent exposure through photographs and videos circulated on social media. A Bench presided over by Member Priyank Kanoongo has issued notices to the Mumbai Police Commissioner; Maharashtras Department of Women and Child Development; social media platform X; and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), directing them to take immediate action and submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within one week. The action has been initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which empowers the NHRC to inquire into alleged violations of human rights. The apex human rights body observed that the allegations prima facie raise serious concerns relating to the dignity, safety, privacy, protection and possible exploitation of children. According to the complaints filed by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation and another organisation, posts on X allegedly depicted a young child being held above a crowd carrying the National Flag and a placard, while slogans were being raised and several persons recorded the child on mobile phones. The complaints alleged that children were involved by persons associated with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), and sought examination of the role of organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults and every person who allegedly brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or mobilised the participation of minors in the gathering. The complaints also referred to purported group and chat discussions concerning the planning and coordination of the protest, where the participation of minors was allegedly discussed in advance. It was specifically alleged that discussions took place regarding the involvement of minors on the premise that police may not detain them, raising concerns over whether their status as children was consciously sought to be used to avoid, restrict or discourage lawful police action. The material referred to Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and other persons, whose respective roles, communications and coordination in relation to the alleged planning, mobilisation or facilitation of participation of minors have been directed to be independently verified on the basis of the complete digital trail and other evidence. The NHRC observed that the issue was not confined to the mere presence of children at a public gathering and said the allegations, if established, could indicate planned mobilisation or instrumental use of minors with knowledge of their age and vulnerability. It further said the allegations raised concerns requiring immediate examination under the child-protection and criminal-law framework, including Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to examine the entire video, photographic, social-media and other digital material concerning the incident and register an FIR wherever commission of cognisable offences is disclosed, followed by investigation strictly in accordance with law. The police have also been directed to ascertain how the child or children came to be involved in the gathering and identify the organisers, coordinators, accompanying adults, parents or guardians and every person who brought, prompted, encouraged, facilitated or otherwise caused their participation in the gathering, sloganeering or related activities. The apex human rights body has further directed the police to obtain, preserve and forensically examine material relating to the alleged group and chat discussions, including identification of creators, administrators and relevant participants, besides preserving messages, timestamps and other electronic records. The police have also been asked to specifically ascertain whether participation of minors was planned in advance and whether any discussion took place about their involvement on the premise that police may not detain them. The roles and communications of Ajinkya Shinde, Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das and others are also to be examined, with the NHRC directing that responsibility be determined strictly on the basis of evidence collected during investigation. The police have been asked to examine the applicability of Sections 75 and 83(2) of the Juvenile Justice Act, including the role of persons having actual charge or control over the children and any adult or group found to have used children in circumstances attracting the provisions. The NHRC also directed the police to examine the digital dimension of the incident and identify persons or accounts which posted, uploaded, coordinated, circulated, promoted or otherwise used photographs or videos of the children. The authorities have been directed to secure and preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail, including original videos and photographs, group or chat communications, posts, reposts, URLs, post IDs, account particulars, timestamps and relevant metadata. The NHRC directed that necessary preservation and disclosure requests be issued to social media platform X and other concerned intermediaries so that relevant evidence is not deleted, altered or rendered unavailable. The identified children have been directed to be produced before the competent Child Welfare Committee (CWC), with the CWC and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) asked to assess their circumstances and ensure necessary counselling, psychosocial support, care, protection and rehabilitation. The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police Commissioner to submit a comprehensive ATR within one week, detailing the status of the FIR and investigation, verification of alleged prior planning and group-chat discussions concerning minors, persons and organisers identified, the roles of the individuals named in the complaint, social-media accounts identified, action under the Juvenile Justice Act and other applicable laws, preservation of electronic evidence and child-protection measures undertaken. Meanwhile, media platform X has been directed to preserve the complete digital evidentiary trail relating to the concerned content and accounts, including account particulars, URLs, post IDs, timestamps, registration and login details, IP information and relevant metadata. It has also been asked to provide particulars of the concerned accounts and content, including whether the material has been removed, restricted or disabled and the date and basis of any such action. The NHRC has further directed X to explain how the content involving children was permitted to be uploaded, hosted and disseminated and whether its child-safety, content-moderation and reporting mechanisms were applied at the relevant stage. The platform has also been directed to disclose the moderation and enforcement action subsequently taken and furnish preserved records and requisite account or content information to the investigating agency upon lawful requisition. The Secretary, MeitY, has been directed to examine X's compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable IT Rules, 2021, particularly obligations relating to due diligence, child safety, grievance redressal, preservation of information and assistance to law-enforcement agencies. The MeitY has also been asked to examine whether applicable child-safety and content-moderation safeguards were duly applied and whether any failure of statutory due diligence is disclosed. The NHRC directed MeitY to ensure preservation of the complete digital evidentiary trail and examine the concerned accounts and any coordinated or repeated dissemination or use of children through such content. It further directed that where any violation or failure of statutory due diligence is established, appropriate action be taken against the intermediary and/or concerned accounts strictly in accordance with law. The Principal Secretary, Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department, has been directed to ensure rescue, care and protection of the children in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act. The NHRC has directed all concerned authorities to protect the identity, privacy, dignity and best interests of the children throughout the proceedings and ensure that no action pursuant to the notice results in further unnecessary exposure or dissemination of their identity.
Delhi-NCR housing prices rise 12% in Q3, highest among top seven cities: Report
Housing prices in the Delhi-NCR region increased by 12 percent annually during the July-September quarter. This rise surpassed the collective annual increase of 7 percent seen in India's top seven cities. Higher input costs and a focus on luxury projects contributed to the price growth in residential properties. Despite a slight moderation in sales, housing demand remained robust in well-connected areas.
MDR on UPI unlikely to trigger fee hikes: World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Allowing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions would serve as an enabling provision and is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in charges because of intense competition in the payments ecosystem, said Neelkanth Mishra, Executive Director at the World Bank Group, on Saturday. In a conversation with IANS, on the sidelines of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave here, Mishra said that concerns over MDR leading to widespread fee hikes may be overstated in a free and competitive market. It is an enabling provision. Look, this is a free market. Unless someone is afraid that financial firms, banks or payment aggregators will start colluding and raising charges at the same time, there are different ways to handle that, he said. I don't see this leading to a large-scale increase in fees because it is a free and competitive market. There were firms that remained viable and survived even when they could not charge MDR, Mishra added. On the global economic outlook, the World Bank executive identified sharply rising interest rates as the single biggest risk facing global financial markets. I would say that the biggest risk for global markets is the rapidly rising interest rates because financial markets are all about the cost of capital, he said. According to Mishra, higher risk-free rates tend to depress asset values and can expose vulnerabilities in leveraged positions and collateral-backed lending structures. If your yields, the risk-free rate, are going to rise, asset values will come down, and that means that many forms of collateralised loans and many types of leverage that were taken then become unviable or have to be unwound, he noted. On India's vulnerability to global market stress amid elevated oil prices, higher bond yields and geopolitical uncertainties, Mishra acknowledged that the risks are significant but said India remains relatively better positioned than several heavily indebted economies. These are very significant macroeconomic risks. I think these are also market risks, so financial markets are starting to get a bit jittery, he told IANS. He added that stability would depend either on bond yields easing or risks emerging on the growth front that force a reassessment by markets. The only way that this can settle is for either yields to fall or for some risks to emerge on the growth side. There are also countries with very high levels of debt-to-GDP that are far more vulnerable than perhaps India is, Mishra said. So, we have to be on the lookout for external shocks, he added.
Average home prices in Delhi-NCR rise maximum at 12 pc annually in Jul-Sep: Anarock
Housing prices in the Delhi-NCR region experienced an annual increase of 12 percent during the July-September quarter. This rise is attributed to increased input costs and a focus on luxury projects by builders. Average residential prices increased to Rs 9,980 per sq ft from Rs 8,900 per sq ft last year. Demand for housing remains steady, supported by evolving infrastructure and employment opportunities.
S. Jaishankar Leads Key Meeting on India-Russia Relations Amid Ukraine Crisis
S. Jaishankar chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi, focusing on India-Russia ties and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. S. Jaishankar Leads Key Meeting on India-Russia Relations Amid Ukraine Crisis
Anti-CEC stir: Delhi Police rounds up protesters on Day 2
New Delhi: Delhi Police got cracking yet again as protesters gathered near Jantar Mantar for a second day on Saturday, October 3, seeking the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. This comes amid Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder-convenor Abhijeet Dipkes call for 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 .
Jantar Mantar protest: Delhi Police register three FIRs against protesters
The cases have been registered under Sections 223, 221, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to alleged violations of prohibitory orders, obstruction of public servants and unlawful assembly. Police are investigating the cases
Delhi landfill garbage mountains shrinking, 100 acres reclaimed in 18 months: CM Gupta
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta has reported significant progress in waste management at landfill sites throughout the city. The government has successfully reclaimed land and aims to eliminate existing garbage mountains while managing fresh waste effectively. New waste processing facilities have been inaugurated at Okhla, Ghazipur, and Singhola, each designed to process thousands of metric tonnes daily.
Gold, silver rate today, October 3: Check latest prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai
Gold prices declined in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai on October 3, with 24K gold priced at 14,918 per gram in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai, while Delhi recorded 15,046 per gram. Silver was priced at 235 per gram in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, while Chennai recorded 245 per gram.
IRCTC hotel scam: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, eight others
Out of 16 accused arrayed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the predecessor court on September 10 discharged seven and ordered the framing of charges against nine
Apple to tighten Full Disk Access on Mac after AI agent concerns over user data
New Delhi Tech giant Apple has said it will tighten controls around Full Disk Access on Mac computers after a The post Apple to tighten Full Disk Access on Mac after AI agent concerns over user data appeared first on Bilkul Online .
CJP Calls for Non-Violence, Urges Citizens to Join Delhi Protest on Oct 10
If Gyanesh Kumar doesn't resign, cockroaches from across India will march to Delhi and protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, Dipke said.
IRCTC scam: Court defers framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, 8 others
A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned the formal framing of money laundering charges against former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and six others in the Enforcement Directorate's case regarding the alleged IRCTC hotel scam to October 30. Special Judge Prashant Kumar adjourned the proceedings to October 30. The judge asked ED to seek instructions based on the order of the predecessor court. Out of 16 accused arrayed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the predecessor court on September 10 discharged seven and ordered the framing of charges against nine. It had posted the matter for formal framing of charges on October 3. Earlier, the predecessor court said there was a strong suspicion against the accused, and the nature, timing, and course of the investigation do not indicate that the complaint was motivated by a political vendetta against Lalu Prasad, as his counsel argued. It already framed charges of corruption against the RJD patria
Parinaaz Dhaliwal And Maheshwari Chauhan Receive Warm Welcome In Delhi
Asian Games bronze medallists Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Maheshwari Chauhan received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Delhi after helping India secure a medal in the womens skeet team event.
Robotic surgery gains rapid ground in India, Delhi NCR leads: Experts
India is rapidly scaling up robotic surgery, with procedures rising from 8,912 in 2021 to 44,857 in 2025, while Delhi NCR has emerged as the countrys biggest hub with 39 hospitals using robotic systems. Experts say the next phase could include wider use of telesurgery, remote mentoring and access to specialist care beyond major cities, subject to regulatory and cybersecurity safeguards.
'Fuel, finance shocks hit world economy'
New Delhi: Higher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are already weighing on global demand and raising the cost of capital, with India better placed than several developed economies but still exposed through imported energy and foreign savings, World Bank Group Executive Director and UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra said on Saturday.Speaking about two of the four major channels - food, fuel, fertiliser and finance - through which geopolitical disruptions can hit economies, Mishra said the impact was already visible in fuel consumption and global financial markets.The stress in the global markets is already visible, so fuel prices have risen. You look at fuel demand or fuel demand growth globally has already come off, Mishra said.Read more: I was shocked: Neelkanth Mishra hits back at egregiously wrong claims on Indias GDP growthAll of these issues are real, they are not in the future, he added.Latest global data point to a sharp demand impact. The International Energy Agency, in its September Oil Market Report, forecast world oil demand to fall by 2.5 million barrels per day in 2026 as high fuel prices and supply disruptions weigh on consumption.The fuel shock is particularly significant for India because of its high dependence on imported crude oil. Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data show India's crude oil import dependence is close to 90 per cent of consumption.Read more: In Graphics: How the cost of Iran war piled upMishra said pressure was also building through finance as higher global bond yields raised borrowing costs.In finance, the bond yields have gone up so substantially that it is already pinching, so mortgage rates, new mortgage issuance, all of those stresses are now building up, he said.He, however, said India should not mechanically link its interest-rate policy to developments in the US or other advanced economies.This linkage between global rates and Indian rates is something that I do not think is appropriate, Mishra said.The fiscal condition, the fiscal laxity that we are seeing in developed markets is not something that we have seen here, he added.The Centre has budgeted its fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of GDP in 2026-27, lower than the revised estimate of 4.4 per cent in the previous year.Mishra cautioned that India was still exposed to tighter global financial conditions because it relies partly on foreign capital to finance investment.Our economic strategy has been to incur a current account deficit, which is why we have more investment than we have savings, so we rely on foreign savings, he said.If foreign savings become more expensive and less available, there is already an impact on our growth, he added.Latest RBI data show India's current account deficit stood at USD 4.2 billion, or 0.5 per cent of GDP, in the April-June quarter of 2026-27.On monetary policy, Mishra said any RBI rate increase should be based on domestic conditions rather than simply following the global rate cycle.From a forward looking perspective perhaps some rate hikes can be considered, he said.But linking it to the Fed's problems, they have a very different debt to GDP, they have a very different inflation situation, I do not think there is any link, Mishra added.
Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener used at Hotel Lalit found 'unsafe' : FSSAI
A sample of low-fat dairy whitener manufactured by Nestle India, drawn from the premises of Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place in the national capital, has been found unsafe and substandard, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said. In a post on social media, the food regulator said a sample was collected from the premises of Bharat Hotels Ltd (The Lalit), Connaught Place, New Delhi. According to the FSSAI, the report of the food analyst's laboratory declared the product substandard and unsafe, indicating non-compliance under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. A copy of the laboratory analysis report was provided to the food business operator (FBO) for reference and necessary action, the regulator said. A notice has also been issued to Bharat Hotels Ltd over the non-compliant product. The FBO was given an opportunity to appeal against the food analyst's report under the relevant section of the FSS Act, 2006, within the prescribed period. The FB
Peeragarhi interchange to link Delhi Metro's Green, Magenta lines
People travelling between west Delhi neighbourhoods such as Peeragarhi, Peeragarhi Village, Udyog Nagar and Paschim Vihar will get a new Metro interchange at Peeragarhi, linking the Green and Magenta lines and providing a direct connection between the two corridors, a DMRC official said. The interchange is being developed between the existing Peeragarhi station on the Green Line and the upcoming station on the Magenta Line's Krishna Park Extension-Deepali Chowk section under Phase 4, the official told PTI. He said the new section is expected to open for passengers by the end of this year. For commuters, the facility will mean easier transfers between the Green Line, which connects areas along the Inderlok-Kirti Nagar and Brig Hoshiar Singh corridor and the Magenta Line, which links the western parts of the city with the southern and eastern parts through its Botanical Garden-Majlis Park corridor, according to DMRC. Both the existing and upcoming stations at Peeragarhi are elevated.
Unsafe, substandard: FSSAI flags Nestle dairy whitener sample from Delhis Hotel Lalit
IRCTC hotel scam: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, 8 others
A Delhi court has postponed the formal framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 30 to continue the proceedings. Earlier, the previous court had identified strong evidence against the accused related to the IRCTC hotel scam. It stated that the investigation did not seem politically motivated, as argued by Lalu Prasad's counsel.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says last selfie with Okhla garbage mountain, vows to end landfill legacy
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said she had taken her
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Polices refusal to permit a proposed demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar. The petition has been instituted by IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib, who has assailed the Delhi Police order dated October 1 rejecting the organisations [] The post Youth Congress moves Delhi High Court challenging police denial of permission for protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar appeared first on India Legal .
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, October 3, alleged that truth is being suppressed and that it was his responsibility to ensure this did not happen, as he launched the Satyagraha digital platform to consolidate issue-based protests unfolding across the country. He urged people to register their protests against the government on 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 .
Nestle India's 'low-fat dairy whitener' found ' unsafe, substandard' at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI
The FSSAI has flagged a low-fat dairy whitener from Nestle India as unsafe and substandard, following a sampling conducted at Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place, New Delhi. The report revealed breaches of the Food Safety and Standards Act. As a result, Bharat Hotels Ltd was issued a notice to halt sales of the offending product. They were also granted a chance to appeal the findings within a stipulated period.
'No Longer Defend the Indefensible': Priyanka Kakkar Quits AAP, Joins Congress
Kakkar joined the Congress along with former Uttar Pradesh MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rajiv Shukla, Pawan Khera and the party's Delhi unit chief Devendra Yadav.
India likely to finalise 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with France by FY27-end: IAF chief
New Delhi Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Saturday that India is likely to finalise muchawaited multirole fighter The post India likely to finalise 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with France by FY27-end: IAF chief appeared first on Bilkul Online .
