Centre caps trade margin of anti-cancer drugs at 30%
PTI New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday said the Centres response on capping the trade margin of anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP) is hardly anything to be happy about and questioned why the government cannot cap trade margins of other medicines. The Centre, which has earlier come []
Chouhan calls Opposition march to SC as
PTI New Delhi Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday decried Rahul Gandhis march to the Supreme Court as a drama, alleging that the Congress has been blaming the Election Commission for its defeats while its own visionless leadership is responsible for the electoral setbacks. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, he also []
Firecrackers: SC for balance between religious sentiments, public health
PTI New Delhi The Supreme Court on Monday said there was a need to balance religious sentiments with public health concerns while considering restrictions on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The top court said that people should voluntarily adopt less polluting ways of celebrating festivals rather than relying on restrictive judicial orders. A bench comprising Chief Justice []
Hyderabad: Women Journalists Protest at Tank Bund Over Alleged Assaults and Harassment in Delhi
Women journalists gathered at the Ambedkar statue on Tank Bund on Monday evening to protest assaults, sexual harassment and unlawful detention of women reporters covering demonstrations in New Delhi and other cities.
JPC deliberates with stakeholders on FCRA
BISHESHWAR MISHRA / NEW DELHI The meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was held at Parliament Annexe in New Delhi today. The committee has been tasked with examining the provisions of the Bill and submitting its report to Parliament by the last day of the first []
Rahul Gandhi hails nationwide protest; thanks people for defending Constitution, democracy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday thanked the thousands of people who joined protests across the country and the millions who expressed solidarity at 3 pm, describing the day as a powerful demonstration that the people of India will not be intimidated. In a post shared after the protests, Gandhi expressed gratitude to the leaders of the INDIA Bloc, Congress party workers, and activists of the alliance. Today was a very important day because we needed to show the government that the people of India are not going to be intimidated. You cannot beat us, threaten us, frighten us. We will not accept being bullied, he said. Gandhi took a sharp dig at the RSS, questioning the absence of those he accused of attacking young children the previous day. I was wondering where the cowards of the RSS who were beating the young children day before yesterday were. Where were those people? Because I didnt see them, he remarked. He challenged them to wear your little scarves and come out when the people of India stand together, calling both the RSS and the Prime Minister bullies who rely only on power and cannot stand up openly. The Congress leader emphasised unity, stating there were no parallel protests but one collective movement. Its one protest, and its a protest where everybody is standing together. Every single person is going to stand against these killers of our Constitution, these killers of our democracy. And were not going to back down, he declared. Gandhi also thanked civil society organisations for their support, saying the movement values and loves them. He concluded by expressing pride in all those who came out to defend the idea of India, the Constitution, and democracy. Im extremely proud of every single person who came out on the streets, he said, adding that everyone worked like a team. The remarks come amid ongoing political confrontations, with the opposition framing the protests as a defence of democratic values against what it terms authoritarian tactics.
India, Iran security chiefs discuss regional, international developments
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India and Iran on Monday held talks between their top security officials, exchanging views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said. Secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, held a telephone conversation with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday evening, the Embassy said in a post on X. Dr Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a telephone conversation this evening with Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser of the Republic of India, during which they exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest to the two countries, the Embassy stated. The conversation comes days after Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, said Tehran was seriously pursuing the matters agreed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Asked about progress on matters of cooperation after the meeting between PM Modi and Pezeshkian last month, Fathali had told IANS that the Iranian President had acted on it immediately. From the very first days after these discussions, President Pezeshkian issued the necessary instructions to the relevant ministries and authorities, and the matters agreed during the meeting are being pursued seriously by the relevant institutions. Various issues are on the agenda in Iran-India relations. Implementing the agreements properly and turning them into practical results requires time and sustained follow-up, he had said. Iran is committed to further developing and deepening relations with India across various fields. We believe the existing capacities between the two countries provide a basis for broader and more productive cooperation, he had added. India has also raised concerns over attacks on commercial shipping in the region with Tehran. In July, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Irans Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which he expressed Indias deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region. Had a telephonic conversation with FM Araghchi of Iran this evening. Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region. Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstances. India condemns any such attack by any party, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X.
JNU sexual harassment case: BJP seeks action against Congress MP, stages protests across Gujarat
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 12 (IANS) The BJP's women's wing staged protests across Gujarat on Monday, demanding action against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual harassment involving female students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), days after the university dismissed him from his position as a professor and Delhi Police registered an FIR against him. The protests, organised by the state BJP Mahila Morcha, were held across all districts and major cities of the state. Women party workers, office-bearers, women legislators and local leaders participated in sit-ins and demonstrations, accusing the Congress leadership of remaining silent on the allegations. The protesters raised slogans against the Congress and its senior leadership, demanded strict action against Akoijam and called for his immediate expulsion from the party, according to party leaders. The party accused the Congress of maintaining double standards on women's safety and dignity, arguing that its public claims on women's rights were inconsistent with its response to allegations against one of its own MPs. Women's safety should not be confined to political speeches and election campaigns, the leaders said. The protests came amid a widening controversy over the allegations against Akoijam, who represents the Inner Manipur constituency in the Lok Sabha and was a professor at JNU's Centre for the Study of Social Systems. JNU dismissed Akoijam with immediate effect on October 9 following an inquiry by its internal committee into complaints of sexual harassment. Reports said 11 women students had complained against him. The committee's findings reportedly referred to a pattern of inappropriate personal interactions, sexually suggestive conduct and unwelcome physical contact. Delhi Police registered an FIR against Akoijam on October 11 at Vasant Kunj North police station, following a complaint by JNU's chief security officer. The complaint forwarded documents related to the university's internal inquiry and sought police action. The FIR invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to sexual harassment and acts intended to insult a woman's modesty. The investigation is under way. Akoijam has denied the allegations and described his dismissal as a witch hunt. He has questioned the university's handling of the inquiry and said he intended to challenge the decision through legal channels.
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India offers training support to Cypriot Navy as both push to expand defence ties
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India has offered support to the Cypriot Navy in training, capacity building and technical assistance to enhance maritime security, with both sides reiterating their desire to expand the India-Cyprus defence and strategic partnership, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday. The offer was made during a meeting between Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Cypriot Naval Commander Commodore Nicolaos Luca at the Mari Naval Base in Cyprus. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Cypriot Naval Commander Commodore Nicolaos Luca during his visit to Mari Naval Base, Cyprus, on October 12, 2026, the Ministry posted on X. Discussions focused on strengthening India-Cyprus maritime and security cooperation, with India offering support to the Cypriot Navy in training, capacity building and technical assistance to enhance maritime security, it added. The Defence Secretary also met the Political Director at Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Salina Sambos. Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh met Political Director, MOFA Ambassador Salina Sambos on October 12, 2026. They held discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues, the Ministry posted on X. During the discussion, both sides reiterated the desire to further strengthen and expand the defence and strategic partnership between India and Cyprus with special emphasis on maritime security and defence industrial cooperation, it added. Rajesh Kumar Singh is on an official visit to Cyprus from October 12-13. During his visit, he is holding meetings with his counterparts in the Cypriot Ministry of Defence and will also call on Cyprus leadership. Following the visit of the President of Cyprus to India in May 2026, the India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership has gained further momentum. Defence Secretarys visit is expected to underscore the shared commitment to deepening and expanding bilateral engagement, particularly in the maritime domain, the Ministry of Defence mentioned in a statement. The Defence Secretary also held a meeting with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General Khassim Diagne and Force Commander Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam in Nicosia on Monday, with discussions held on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) mandate, Indias longstanding contribution to UN peacekeeping and continued support for the missions work in Cyprus. After concluding his engagements in Cyprus, Rajesh Kumar Singh will travel to Greece for an official visit. He will interact with the senior defence and military leadership of Greece.
A Costly Affair: Why Delhis Iconic Ramlila Maidan Has Only Three Free Dates This Year
With Jantar Mantar off the list of designated protest venues, Ramlila Maidans limited availability and booking costs of around Rs 1.21 lakh a day could pose a hurdle for groups planning demonstrations in Delhi.
Kenya Defence Forces delegation visits India to benchmark for Joint War College
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) delegation is visiting India for a benchmarking programme towards developing a Joint War College for the KDF, the High Commission of India in Kenya said on Monday. A Kenya Defence Forces delegation led by Maj Gen RW Mwanzia is visiting India from 11-17 October 2026 for a benchmarking programme towards developing a Joint War College for KDF, the High Commission posted on X. The programme includes visits to the College of Defence Management in Secunderabad, the College of Air Warfare in Hyderabad and the Army War College in Mhow. The visit promotes the exchange of training expertise and best practices, reinforcing India-Kenya defence cooperation and supporting KDFs efforts to strengthen joint professional military education, the mission added. The visit comes days after the two countries held their maiden Navy Staff Talks. India and Kenya held their maiden Navy Staff Talks in the Kenyan city of Mombasa, with both sides exploring ways to expand naval engagement and cooperation in maritime security, training and professional exchanges, the Indian Navy had said on October 9. The talks held from October 5 to 7 were co-chaired by Commodore Kartik Srimal, Commodore (Foreign Cooperation), and Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander of the Kenyan Navy, reaffirming the two countries commitment to strengthening naval ties and advancing their maritime partnership. The maiden edition of the Indian Navy and Kenya Navy Staff Talks was held in Mombasa from 05-07 Oct 2026, co-chaired by Cmde Kartik Srimal, Cmde(FC) and Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, Deputy Commander, Kenya Navy. Discussions focused on enhancing operational engagements, training exchanges, maritime security and professional interactions, reaffirming commitment to further strengthening bilateral naval cooperation and deepening India-Kenya Maritime Partnership, the Indian Navy posted on X. An Indian delegation led by Commodore Kartik Srimal had also paid a courtesy call on Major General Paul Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, at the Kenya Navy Headquarters. Kenya and India share longstanding maritime interests within the Indian Ocean, making naval cooperation an important component of the wider defence relationship between the two countries. Continued interaction between their naval forces contributes to greater mutual understanding and creates opportunities for strengthening professional and operational cooperation, the Kenyan Ministry of Defence had said.
Delhi Police warns of strict action against 'rumour-mongers'; 300 posts taken down
Delhi Police is monitoring various social media platforms to curb spread of misinformation in the wake of protests in the capital, with around 300 posts allegedly aimed at spreading rumours or creating public unrest taken down, police sources said.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi questions religious basis for bursting firecrackers; CJI cautions against restrictions which cannot be enforced on the ground, says people should be educated to reject harmful cracker varieties
Delhi Police mentally tortured me and my family, says CJP fouder Abhijeet Dipke
Modi will denotify democracy itself, he says after government denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site
Anti-CEC protests: after 2 days of crackdown, a sea of people march in Central Delhi
Thousands march with INDIA bloc leaders demanding rollback of SIR and CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation, a day after students were rounded up, bundled into police buses and detained in far off locations.
Delhi SIR: 20 Lakh Cases Resolved After 33 Lakh Voters Get Notices
Special camps are also being held where the booth-level officers (BLOs) assist the voters. Such camps will be held to deal with SIR cases on October 18 and October 25.
INDIA bloc marches through Delhi, takes SIR protest to SC
Opposition presents a united front amid heavy police deployment but little interruption; Congress says 2.5 lakh people took part in the four-hour-long March for Democracy; most protesters Congress supporters who travelled from across the country
Delhi police accused of beating, assaulting detainees, denying them basic rights
Detainees report being transported in prison vans, verbally and physically abused, denied water; one group taken to isolated police camp, seated in rows, and systematically beaten by police after their phones were confiscated
'Can't beat us, threaten us': Rahul thanks protesters after INDIA bloc march to SC
Rahul Gandhi thanked supporters for gathering in Delhi during the INDIA bloc march, aimed at raising awareness about electoral issues. The protest focused on alleged discrepancies and the Election Commissions handling of voter deletions. Despite police barricades disrupting the march, Gandhi and fellow leaders moved forward by petitioning the Supreme Court for disclosure of Election Commission documents and measures to prevent unannounced voter deletions.
OBC-Dalit representation takes centre stage in six-state Governor reshuffle
OBC-Dalit representation takes centre stage in six-state Governor reshuffle New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed six Governors including reshuffling two incumbents assigning new responsibilities to senior political leaders and experienced public representatives across six states. The appointments include four new Governors Dr Sudha Yadav, Dhal Singh Bisen, Braj Mohan Ram, [] The post OBC-Dalit representation takes centre stage in six-state Governor reshuffle appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bangla Sahib Row: Police Case Aganst Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Goes To Akal Takht
AAP legislators from Punjab approached the Akal Takht Sahib on Monday, seeking action over the alleged entry of Delhi Police personnel wearing shoes and without covering their heads.
Great to See Thousands March in Delhi Demanding Democratic Rights: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday backed the INDIA blocs demonstration in New Delhi, saying thousands of people had joined the march to demand the protection of democratic rights Great to see tens of thousands march with the INDIA bloc in Delhi today demanding that the democratic rights of citizens are []
Murmu reshuffles governors, makes some fresh appointments too
New Delhi: Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday, October 12. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati 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 .
Overseas buyers from 100 countries to engage with 3,000 exhibitors at 62ndIHGF Delhi Fair this week
Indias handicraft sector is looking to strengthen its global reach as the 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair brings together over 3,000 exhibitors and buyers from around 100 countries in Greater Noida from October 13-17. With major international retailers and Indian brands expected, the event aims to open fresh sourcing opportunities for local artisans and exporters.
Anti-CEC stir: Lawyers, students
Nagpur: Lawyers and students staged separate demonstrations in Nagpur on Monday, October 12, against the mass detentions during recent protests in New Delhi seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. In solidarity with lawyers who were allegedly illegally detained during protests in the national capital, several advocates demonstrated around the Nagpur District Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Monday led a mega cleanliness drive at Malviya Nagar Market in the South Zone. The drive was attended by Malviya Nagar MLA, Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board and former Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay, along with Additional Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Pankaj Naresh Aggarwal and other senior civic officials. Leading the mega cleanliness drive organised by Satish Upadhyay, Mayor Pravesh Wahi actively participated in the campaign and personally joined the road-cleaning activities. His participation aimed to raise public awareness about cleanliness and convey the message that every citizen
SpiceJet Q400 pilots refused to fly over pending salary: Sources
Mumbai/New Delhi: Around 40 pilots of SpiceJets Q400 aircraft fleet refused to fly till the airline cleared their salary dues, a stance that has been supported by pilots grouping ALPA India, according to sources. The budget carrier has been grappling with financial and operational headwinds for the past many months, and the aviation watchdog, DGCA, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi's new protest venue Ramlila Maidan has just 3 dates available this year - check details
From dissent to de-notification: Jantar Mantar and shifting protest addresses in Delhi
Delhi has seen a historical shift in designated protest venues, moving from Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest location on October 11, citing new alternative sites. The Supreme Court had previously addressed the need for regulation on protests to balance rights. Demonstrators will now primarily gather at Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground.
Delhi plans uniform protocol on sterlisation, vaccination of street dogs
Proposed SOP lays down protocols for humane capture, post-operative care and release in the same locality; pilot model to be extended across the capital.
'Soft Target': Sacked JNU Professor Denies Sexual Harassment Charge
The MP, who worked as a professor at the prestigious university in Delhi, was sacked last week after at least eleven women accused him of sexual harassment, and an internal committee found him guilty on nine counts.
Meet Jannat Bishnoi, Young Face Beside Rahul Gandhi At Supreme Court March
Bishnoi is an Executive Councillor of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU). She is also a member of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the youth wing of the Congress.
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site, names 3 new spots
Opposition parties criticise the move to shift protests away from Jantar Mantar, while leaders march to the Supreme Court against the Election Commission's SIR exercise
Jantar Mantar De-Notification: The Law, The Limits And Your Right To Protest
The Delhi Polices decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site has brought the right to peaceful assembly into focus. With Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground identified as alternative venues, the Cockroach Janta Partys demand to demonstrate at Jantar Mantar has sparked a wider debate over public order and freedom of dissent. What protections does the Constitution provide, and under what circumstances can authorities restrict protests? Supreme Court rulings offer important context on the balance between citizens rights and the regulation of public spaces. Watch this video to understand the right to protest and the Jantar Mantar controversy.
New Delhi Oct 12 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The plea has also been filed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trnamool Congress Party (TMC) MP Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party (Pawar) (NCP-SCP) leader Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut, Congress Party of Indias (CPI) D Raja, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Majhi, CPI(M) general
What Is Religious About Bursting Crackers? Supreme Court Questions Firecracker Use Ahead Of Diwali
The Supreme Court on Monday, 12 October questioned the religious significance of bursting firecrackers as it examined ways to control air pollution in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali. The court said it was not inclined to impose a complete ban and called
Law and order situation, not my domain: CJI on Delhi protests
New Delhi: Ye law and order ka mudda hai. Ye mera vishay nahin hai. (This is a matter of law and order; it doesnt pertain to my domain), Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday, October 12, when asked about the situation in view of the protests against the Chief Election Commissioner 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 .
Hyderabad journalists protest against police action on demonstrators in Delhi
Journalists and civil society members gathered at Liberty Circle, raising concerns over alleged attacks on women journalists and restrictions on the right to peaceful protest
Booking Open 3 Days This Year. Why Delhi's Ramlila Maidan Is A Costly Affair
Officials in the know said the 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for December 29, 30 and 31 this year.
HD Kumaraswamy slams Rahul Gandhi for seeking to 'drag CJI into political debate
H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed concern about Rahul Gandhi's attempt to involve the Chief Justice of India in political matters. Kumaraswamy emphasized the need for political leaders to show respect towards Constitutional institutions. He criticized the request for an appointment with Chief Justice Surya Kant during ongoing protests in Delhi.
Protesting at Ramlila Maidan may cost over 1 lakh, bookings full
Protesting at Ramlila Maidan, one of the three new demonstration sites in Delhi, can become a distant as well as costly affair, as the site has no free dates for the next two and a half months and even then, the booking amount can soar to upwards of Rs 1 lakh. Officials in the know said the 12-acre ground, which can accommodate 50,000 people, can now be booked only for December 29, 30 and 31 this year. The booking rate for the ground is Rs 50,000 per day, plus a Rs 55,000 security deposit that is refundable. The initial outlay including taxes comes to Rs 1.21 lakh for a day's booking, an official said. Civic officials clarified that a small portion of the ground is free for protests and gatherings, but it has a capacity of only 150 people. The ground is booked through the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's horticulture department, which grants the permission. A no-objection certificate from Delhi Police is mandatory before the civic body clears an application. Delhi Police ...
Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition march as Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as protest site
The Opposition is demanding Kumars resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
India-UK JETCO Charts New Course for Bilateral Trade
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Ved Prakash Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds co-chaired the 16th meeting of the IndiaUK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in New Delhi. Marking the first high-level trade meeting since the historic launch of negotiations for the IndiaUK Comprehensive Economic [] The post India-UK JETCO Charts New Course for Bilateral Trade appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Hyderabad women journalists protest against detentions, attacks
Hyderabad: Women journalists in Hyderabad staged a protest at the Dr B R Ambedkar statue near Liberty X Roads on Monday, October 12, condemning alleged attacks, sexual harassment and unlawful detention of women and journalists across the country, including Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Women journalists strongly condemned incidents of police personnel and individuals in plain 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 .
National Herald case: Delhi HC turns down ED plea to order status quo on attached properties
Delhi High Court turned down the Enforcement Directorate's bid to uphold the status quo on properties connected to the National Herald affair. Justice Sachin Datta announced that no interim orders would be forthcoming as the case progresses. Previously, the trial court dismissed the ED's complaint on legal bases, prompting their appeal.
Maharashtra MP Supriya Sule alleges 2.5 lakh voter deletions in Khadakwasla
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Sule alleged that large-scale vote theft had taken place during the Lok Sabha and assembly elections and demanded that the investigation begin in her constituency, where she was elected
Ranji Trophy: Deshpande's Hat-trick Wrecks Chandigarh, Jadeja Slams Century For Saurashtra
Ranji Trophy Elite Division: Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande took a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul as Chandigarh were bundled out for 78 on Day Two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Deshpande tore through the top order to pick 5-17, and Mohit Avasthi backed him with figures of 3-9. Mumbai, who had made 429 on the back of half-centuries from Tanush Kotian and Avasthi, enforced the follow-on, and Deshpande struck again in the second innings to leave Chandigarh at 0/1. Veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, resuming on 72, scored 102 off 209 balls with seven fours as Saurashtra, who began the day on 308/4, were bowled out for 392 in 110.4 overs against Chhattisgarh in an Elite Group B clash at Rajkot. Jadeja fell to his former state-mate Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, who took 2-106 in 25.4 overs. Prerak Mankad went on to make 129 off 150 balls with 15 fours and a six, after starting the day on 92. Dev Aditya Singh was the pick of the Chhattisgarh bowlers with 5-67 in 24 overs, four of them maidens. Chhattisgarh were 122/3 in 55 overs at stumps. Anuj Tiwary was unbeaten on 72 and Mayank Verma on 32, with Ayush Pandey out for 13. Captain Jaydev Unadkat, Chetan Sakariya and Chirag Jani took a wicket each. Elsewhere, in the Elite Group A clash in Nagpur, Vidarbha captain Akshay Wadkar was dismissed two short of a maiden first-class double hundred, and his side finished on 428 against Puducherry after Yash Rathod hit 134 earlier in the day, with the visitors reaching 102/1 at stumps. In Goa, Atit Sheth was bowled for 99 as Baroda declared on 472/8 against Goa, who reached 5/1 at stumps. In Rajgir, Uttar Pradesh were bowled out for 540 against Bihar, with Aaradhya Yadav and Zeeshan Ansari scoring fifties after Madhav Kaushik (150) and Rinku Singh (112) fell. In Kalyani, West Bengal, Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abishek Porel (114 not out) hit centuries each and are unbroken in a 199-run stand as Bengal reached 304/3 against Delhi at Kalyani and have their lead currently at 64 runs. Jharkhand were bowled out for 587 against Kerala in Jamshedpur, with Aditya Singh's 147 and captain Virat Singh's 108 being strong contributions. Assam captain Denish Das (103) and Sibsankar Roy (143) also hit tons against Punjab in New Chandigarh, and Assam were bowled out for 373. For Punjab, veteran pacer Umesh Yadav took 5-70. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat's Vedant Trivedi (94 not out) and Aarya Desai (94) responded strongly to Baroda's 324 and took the hosts to 205/2 at stumps. In Vijayawada, SV Rahul, two days after turning 19, made a hundred on his first-class debut and shared a 202-run stand with wicketkeeper Revanth Reddy (97) that gave Andhra a 57-run lead over Karnataka, after ending day two at 331/6. Akash Vasisht's unbeaten 113 revived Himachal Pradesh, who had been 119/7, against Haryana and took them to 253. In reply, Haryana reached 178/4 in 46 overs and trailed by 75 runs, with Yashvardhan Dalal unbeaten on 69. Narayan Jagadeesan (55) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (58) put on 104 for Tamil Nadu against Rajasthan, as they reached 167/4 and trailed by 196 runs. Rajasthan had been bowled out for 363, losing five wickets for 16 after Mahipal Lomror hit 66. B. Sai Sudharsan had gone down while fielding, and though he came out to bat, he made just three. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Fast bowler Avesh Khan's three wickets helped Madhya Pradesh bowl out defending champions Jammu and Kashmir for 120 to take a 76-run first-innings lead. But MP ended day twos play in Srinagar at 59/4, and are ahead by 135 runs overall, with fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis late strikes keeping the hosts in the contest. Uttarakhand need 18 runs to match Railways' score of 78, with Avneesh Sudha unbeaten on 75. Tripura offspinner Sandip Sarkar took eight wickets in a 41.2-over spell, but Hyderabad still lead by 160 runs and need three wickets to move closer to an innings win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Jantar Mantar: From astronomical observatory to landmark protest site
The Delhi Jantar Mantar, originally known as Yantra Mantra, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as an astronomical observatory at the behest of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
Jantar Mantar: From astronomical observatory to landmark protest site
The Delhi Jantar Mantar, originally known as Yantra Mantra, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as an astronomical observatory at the behest of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
India-UK FTA to deliver immediate benefits, strengthen trade ties over time: UK Minister Reynolds
By Sahil Pandey UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on Monday said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would deliver immediate benefits to both countries and create greater economic opportunities over time, describing the pact as groundbreaking in its scope and scale. Speaking with ANI in Delhi, Reynolds highlighted the significance of the UK trade delegation
RIE Bhubaneswar Celebrates World Mental Health Day
The Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Manodarpan Cell of the Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education (DEPFE), NCERT, New Delhi, celebrated World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2026. The programme was organised around the theme, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, highlighting the importance of [] The post RIE Bhubaneswar Celebrates World Mental Health Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
They Grabbed, Punched Him: Delhi Woman Recounts Son's 'Murder' In Metro
Sanjay Pratap Singh, a retired IAS officer, and his son, a lawyer, were arrested in the case.
SC to hear SCBA plea on lawyer detentions; Opposition challenges SIR
Supreme Court to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during Delhi protests, while Rahul Gandhi and 10 other Opposition leaders challenge irregularities in the SIR exercise.
Jantar Mantar: From voice of protest to a silenced space
Jantar Mantar, a historic protest site in New Delhi, is facing de-notification by Delhi Police, raising concerns about its future as a space for public dissent. The site has been central to numerous significant movements, from Anna Hazare's anti-corruption fast and the Nirbhaya protests to recent agitations over NEET paper leaks and wrestlers' grievances. Its proximity to power centres made it a crucial platform for citizens to voice concerns and demand accountability, a role now threatened by its potential loss of status.
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with other INDIA bloc leaders, has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission of India (ECI). In their plea, the opposition bloc has impleaded Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alongside the ECI. The specific grounds sought in the plea is yet to be disclosed by the petitioners. Petitioners include Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, CPI(M) MP MA Baby, CPI leader D Raja, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MP Mahua Majhi, NCP (SCP) MP Supriya Sule and ET Indian Union Muslim League Mohammed Basheer. This comes as INDIA bloc leaders arrived at the Supreme Court after their march from central Delhi. AISA president Neha Bora also participated in the march led by Rahul Gandhi. Th...
Delhi CJP Protests: 20,000 Paramilitary Personnel Deployed In Capital For One Month
Security tightened across Delhi ahead of the festive season as authorities designate three new protest sites and step up checks at borders and transport hubs.
Keralam CPI MP Sandosh Kumar urges Amit Shah to stop detention of journalists in Delhi
In a letter to the Union Home Minister, the MP says that reports from several parts of the capital clearly show that journalists are being prevented from discharging their professional duties through the use of force
Delhi HC refuses immediate relief to PepsiCo over manufacturing with 'energy drink' label
The Delhi High Court declined to interfere with a ruling preventing PepsiCo from producing beverages labeled as 'energy drink'. PepsiCo had appealed against a previous order affecting its product line, citing comparable relief granted to another brand. The court required the single judge to provide specific reasons for their decision within a week. Currently, PepsiCo can sell existing stocks but cannot manufacture new products with the contested label.
Ramlila Maidan comes at a price, free part holds only 150 people
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site, telling demonstrators to turn to other designated venues in the national capital instead. However, protesting at Ramlila Maidan, one of the three new demonstration sites, could prove both difficult and costly, with no free dates available for the next two and a 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 .
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, others file petition in SC alleging irregularities in SIR
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The plea has also been filed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trnamool Congress Party (TMC) MP Saugata Roy, []
Actor Ranvir Shorey has criticised the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)'s call for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning the need for street demonstrations when legal and parliamentary avenues are available. On Sunday, October 11, Ranvir responded on X to a video shared by CJP spokesperson Sourav Das, who had urged citizens to participate in the planned demonstration. The actor argued that political disagreements should be addressed through Parliament, elections and the judiciary rather than through prolonged street protests. Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets! And if the way to those seems unjust, show the courts! That is the democratic way! Hijacking the streets and holding the public infrastructure and law and order machinery to ransom is the actual 'murder of democracy'! Ranvir wrote. Show your numbers in Parliament and the ballot, not the streets! And if the way to those seems unjust, show the courts! That is the democratic way! Hijacking the streets and holding the public infrastructure and law and order machinery to ransom is the actual murder of democracy! Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 11, 2026 Ranvir Shorey says protests should be a last resort The actor further questioned the use of repeated protests when other democratic and legal mechanisms are available. He said that while dissent is part of a democracy, protests should not replace the functioning of legislative and judicial institutions. Protests in a democracy are meant to be a last resort. Not a way to circumvent the judiciarys or legislative domain! Your 'right to dissent' cannot turn into 7-days-a-week 'protests' that hijack the country and make life hell for the rest of us! Only anarchists, attention seekers or morons would protest without exercising the legal remedies already available, he added. Ab tune mujhe apna jija bulaya hai toh sun: Protests in a democracy are meant to be a last resort. Not a way to circumvent the judiciarys or legislative domain! Your right to dissent cannot turn into 7-days-a-week protests that hijack the country and make life hell for the rest of us! Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) October 11, 2026 Ranvir also responded to an X user who claimed that the Chief Justice of India had been compromised. In his reply, the actor questioned what he described as a growing pattern of allegations against multiple democratic institutions. Ever-growing list: I am compromised, Other voters are compromised, Media is compromised, Parliament is compromised, PMO is compromised, CEC is compromised, SC is compromisedOnly daphli banging, dubiously funded mobs of parties that didnt win elections on the streets are believable, he wrote. The remarks come amid a planned demonstration by the CJP at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the party had announced the protest for October 10, 2026, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party has raised allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. These claims are political allegations and have not been established as facts. Also Read:Vijay Varma takes a dig at Gyanesh Kumar amid protests, shares Saving Private Gyan
Resign Now: Congress Targets CJI Surya Kant Over His Law And Order Is Not My Domain Remark
The Congress has asked for Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant's resignation over his comments on the recent protests in Delhi on 12 October. The BJP has hit back at the Opposition party, accusing it of trying to intimidate the
Sitharaman invites Worldsteel to open office in India as steel demand shifts
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday invited the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) to consider opening an office in India, citing the country's growing importance in global steel demand and its expanding production capacity. Addressing the World Steel Association's General Assembly in New Delhi, Sitharaman said India had emerged as a major source of incremental demand for steel, creating an opportunity for the global industry body to strengthen its presence in the country. As Worldsteel enters its 60th year, I would invite the Association to consider establishing an office in India, she said. Sitharaman noted that Worldsteel had opened its Beijing office in 2006, when China accounted for much of the growth in global steel demand. She said India was now playing an increasingly important role in driving demand. On Worldsteel's own projections, India is now the largest single source of that growth, she said, adding that an Indian office would bring the association cl...
Piyush Goyal calls for doubling India-UK bilateral trade by 2030
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday called upon businesses in India and the United Kingdom to translate the opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) into expanded trade, investment, partnerships, and job creation. Addressing the 16th Session of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), he said the two countries should aim to double bilateral trade by 2030 and make the India-UK Vision 2035 a framework for greater economic ambition and cooperation. Goyal said the comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA) between the two countries marks a major milestone, providing zero-duty access in the United Kingdom market for most Indian exports while opening up significant opportunities for UK exporters across sectors. The agreement has also opened up new opportunities in services. He added that the Social Security Double Contribution Convention could further benefit both economies through the supply of services at competitive prices and improved profitability. India and the UK were complementary economies with considerable potential to expand existing trade, develop new export opportunities and diversify the range of products exchanged, he said. Highlighting the existing trade complementarities, the minister noted that India was a major exporter of smartphones, pharmaceutical products, jewellery, textiles, leather goods, rice and certain agricultural products, iron and non-alloy steel, machinery parts, and auto components. On the UK side, he identified potential in the supply of products across the petroleum value chain, technology products in electronics and electrical equipment, medicaments, motor cars and Scotch whisky. Setting out five priority areas for India-UK cooperation, Goyal said infrastructure and clean energy offered opportunities in project development, renewable energy, transmission lines, and utility financing to support sustainable growth in both countries. The second area was advanced manufacturing and resilient supply chains, particularly in electric vehicles, batteries, electronics, and precision engineering. He said cooperation should help build competitive manufacturing ecosystems, strengthen supply-chain resilience and enhance confidence between the two trusted partners. The third priority was technology and innovation. He called for stronger links between educational and research institutions, technology companies and start-ups, alongside greater research and development cooperation. He highlighted opportunities for collaboration in semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence. The fourth area was financial services, where he called for greater collaboration between the City of London and GIFT City in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. He identified fintech, insurance, cross-border payments, transition finance and trade finance as areas for cooperation, adding that the two financial centres should work towards becoming a connected pathway to greater progress and prosperity. The fifth area was healthcare and consumer sectors. Goyal highlighted opportunities in generic pharmaceuticals on the Indian side and branded and innovative pharmaceutical products on the UK side, as well as diagnostics, food processing and consumer goods. Addressing the session, the UK's Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, said that the conclusion of CETA marked the beginning of a sustained and practical dialogue between governments and businesses on both sides. With CETA having been in force for almost 100 days, he said there were encouraging signs of businesses in both countries beginning to use the agreement and explore new opportunities across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, life sciences, technology, services and creative industries. He emphasised that the agreements success would depend on businesses using it to expand exports, investment and partnerships.
Punjab AAP MLAs call on Akal Takht Jathedar, seek action over police entering Gurdwara in Delhi
Digital Desk | Amritsar, Oct 12 (IANS) A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators on Monday met Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargajj and submitted a memorandum, seeking action against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over last weeks incident in which Delhi Police personnel entered Gurdwara Bangla Sahib with their shoes and heads uncovered. Calling it a violation of the sanctity of Sikh religious institutions, the lawmakers urged the Jathedar to summon Amit Shah and ensure accountability for those responsible. Invoking the painful memories of Operation Bluestar, the AAP delegation pointed out that the Sikh sangat had not forgotten that dark chapter and would never forget the entry of Delhi Police into Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib. The delegation also questioned the silence of Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami over the incident. Addressing the media after the meeting, AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar, along with MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, said the incident was unfortunate and had hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. Gurdwara sahibs have traditionally been places of refuge, where people seek shelter, peace and langar. The students being chased by the police had entered the gurdwara premises, but that did not justify police personnel entering the sacred premises with their heads uncovered and shoes on. The Centre must respect Sikh religious sentiments, and the Jathedar must take appropriate action on the memorandum submitted by our delegation, Nijjar said. AAP MLA Manvinder Singh Giaspura declared October 10 as a black day for the Sikh community, saying, The sanctity of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib has been violated. The Sikh community has not forgotten the attacks on its religious institutions in 1984, and it will not forget this incident either. Questioning the silence of Shiromani Akali Dal leaders and SGPC chief Dhami, Giaspura said, The silence of the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami raises serious questions. A social media post by Harsimrat Kaur Badal condemning the incident was also deleted. The Jathedar must summon Union Home Minister Amit Shah and take strict action. The Sikh community is looking to Akal Takht Sahib for a firm response.
Over 10,000 bogus voters in Belagavi North Assembly segment: Ktaka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) BJP State Vice-President Anil Benake has alleged that more than 10,000 bogus voters are registered in the Belagavi North Assembly constituency and accused the state government of using the police to intimidate those seeking the deletion of ineligible names from the electoral rolls. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters, Jagannath Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Monday, Benake alleged that party workers were being threatened when they attempted to submit Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of names from the voter list. We will not be intimidated. The government is using the police to file cases against three of our members and 20 others. Our applications were snatched away, and we were not allowed to fill out Form 7. An FIR was registered against us, following which we decided to seek anticipatory bail, he said. Benake said the BJP's Booth Level Agents (BLAs) would not be deterred by such action. He claimed that party workers had submitted around 10 applications each in several polling booths across different constituencies. However, he alleged that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were now reluctant to accept applications from BJP workers for fear of facing FIRs. Referring to the Congress government's protests in Delhi, Benake said the Chief Minister and the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president were staging protests even as BJP workers were allegedly being denied the opportunity to flag bogus voters in the state. He cited polling booth numbers 196 and 197, where the BJP had raised objections over alleged bogus voters, claiming that the applications were not being accepted. In some cases, even after applications were submitted and the required fees paid, the party was not receiving the relevant information, he alleged. Benake claimed that one house in the constituency had 389 voters registered at the same address, while another had 20 names and a third had 15 names allegedly belonging to bogus voters. He said he had brought the matter to the authorities' attention by providing details of the wards and polling booth numbers concerned. He further alleged that Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) were threatening to suspend BLOs who accepted Form 7 applications. Benake said the BJP had sought an inquiry into the names of deceased voters, people who no longer resided at the registered addresses and those whose names appeared in more than one place, with a request to delete ineligible entries from the electoral rolls. After the Chief Minister instructed the police to register an FIR, the police began targeting us, he alleged, adding that the authorities were now refusing to accept objection applications. Benake said a BJP delegation would meet the Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday to bring the issue to the district administration's attention. BJP state general secretary P. Rajeev, state spokesperson Surabhi and party leaders Kanti Shetty and Raghavendra were present at the press conference.
MP Congress leaders join Rahul Gandhis Delhi protest
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress leaders, led by Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, reached New Delhi on Monday to join Rahul Gandhis campaign against alleged vote theft and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Upon reaching New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh Congress legislators and senior party leaders staged a sit-in on Barakhamba Road, accusing the Election Commission of irregularities in electoral rolls. The protest is part of the Congresss wider campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and its allegations of electoral manipulation. Singhar said the entire Madhya Pradesh Congress had reached Delhi to stand with Rahul Gandhi in what the party described as a fight to protect democracy. The entire Madhya Pradesh Congress has come to Delhi to fight alongside Rahul Gandhi to protect democracy. If we have to go to jail for this fight, we are ready. We will not retreat until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, Singhar said. Former Madhya Pradesh Congress president Arun Yadav accused the Chief Election Commissioner of facilitating alleged vote theft under the protection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the party would continue its agitation until Kumar stepped down and announced that a march to the Supreme Court would also be taken out. Gyanesh Kumar has facilitated vote theft under the protection of the Prime Minister. We will continue our protest until he resigns, Yadav said. The Madhya Pradesh Congress has been protesting against the revision of electoral rolls and demanding accountability from the Election Commission. On October 8, the party organised demonstrations across the state, including a march in Bhopal led by former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh, state Congress president Jitu Patwari and Singhar. The partys campaign follows Rahul Gandhis recent protests in Delhi, where opposition leaders sought to raise questions about the electoral process and demanded Kumars resignation. The Election Commission has defended its procedures, saying political parties must follow the prescribed process to seek meetings with its officials. The Delhi demonstration also saw participation from Congress Working Committee member Kamleshwar Patel, former Leader of Opposition Ajay Singh, former minister Sajjan Singh Verma, senior MLA Arif Masood and Tarun Bhanot.
Delhi police removes Jantar Mantar as protest venue; opposition slams move
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NHAI tightens monitoring of toilets, toll plazas; non-compliant agencies face penalties
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a stricter monitoring and enforcement mechanism to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of toilet blocks and other facilities, including toll collection booths, surrounding areas and signboards, an official statement said on Monday. User Fee Collection Agencies will be required to comply with the prescribed service standards for toilets and other facilities as NHAI officials will inspect these facilities at least once every week under the new mechanism. The initiative aims to ensure that agencies responsible for maintaining public-facing infrastructure meet prescribed service standards and address deficiencies promptly, the statement from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. If proper maintenance is found deficient, the concerned User Fee Collection Agency will be issued a show-cause notice and directed to rectify the issue within the stipulated time. Notices along with dated photographs will be uploaded on NHAIs Data Lake portal to ensure transparency and proper monitoring. The concerned agency will also be required to submit its reply and upload photographs showing the corrective action taken. NHAI field units will monitor progress and ensure that deficiencies are addressed within the prescribed time. Where a deficiency amounts to a violation of the contract or prescribed service standards, NHAI will impose the applicable penalty in accordance with the contractual provisions and existing guidelines, the statement noted. NHAI has also introduced a provision to take action against agencies that repeatedly fail to rectify deficiencies. When the number of notices for unresolved deficiencies reaches or exceeds 10 per cent of the total number of toll plazas being operated by an agency, the agency will be declared a non-performer. Such an agency will not be eligible to participate in bidding for toll plazas, regular toll plaza contracts, civil works or any other NHAI bid for a period of 15 days or until all pending deficiencies are rectified. The new mechanism will apply to publicly funded toll plazas and other toll plazas where User Fee Collection Agencies are appointed by NHAI. It will operate in addition to the existing policies, guidelines and contractual provisions.
Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-RSS workers of assaulting protesters, questions Delhi Police
Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-RSS workers of assaulting protesters, questions Delhi Police
Delhi Lawyers Protest Police Action
Advocates at the Delhi High Court lawn read out the Preamble of the Constitution of India to protest against police action and alleged brutality against lawyers in Delhi.
Neha Bora Joins INDIA Bloc Protest in Delhi
All India Students Association (AISA) activist Neha Bora marches alongside Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the INDIA blocs protest in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Khushal Chopra: Building a New Perspective on Real Estate Investment
Founder & Managing Director, AM Realty Solutions | Real Estate Entrepreneur | Investor Advisor | Speaker New Delhi [India], October 12: Real estate in India is undergoing a significant transformation.
Cascading socio-economic impacts of climate change on Kashmiri apple farmers
In a dimly lit room, Sarfaraz Ahmad sits with a notepad in his hands, making a list of things needed for his sisters wedding. He slowly turns the pages. With each page, his expression grows heavier. What began as a simple list has, over three years, turned into a reminder of expenses he can barely afford. It has been three years since I started writing this list. Every time I look at it, there is something new to add. But my pockets are still empty. Whatever we earn from our apple orchard goes into maintaining it, from spraying fungicides and insecticides to using chemicals and other pesticides, he says. Sarfaraz owns an apple orchard in one of the villages of Bandipora district, Kashmir, which his father spent years working hard to build. For a long time, the orchard was the familys livelihood. It provided a steady income and helped them meet their everyday expenses. They were also saving money from the orchard for his sisters wedding. But over the years, the cost of maintaining the orchard has increased sharply. Untimely rain, reduced snowfall, snowfall at the wrong time, hailstorms and other changes in weather have added to their expenses. The money they had hoped to save for the wedding was gradually spent on maintaining the orchard their livelihood depended on. The horticulture sector is a major source of livelihood in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Economic Survey 202324, published by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, J&K, the sector generates around Rs 10,000 crore annually and employs around 35 lakh people, directly or indirectly supporting about seven lakh families. For families like Sarfarazs, the rising cost of maintaining an orchard is affecting not only their income but also their ability to meet other important household expenses. Marriages are being delayed and educational aspirations being curtailed due to lack of finances. Mushtaq Ahmad has a son and two daughters. One of his daughters aspires to become a civil servant. She had been preparing for the civil services in Delhis Karol Bagh for more than a year. But the expenses were taking a toll on the family, and she was eventually unable to continue her studies in the capital. Our bread and butter comes from apples. For the past few years, we have not been able to earn much from apples, but the cost of maintaining the orchards has doubled. I am unable to fund my daughters education, he says. In Sopore, Fayaz Ahmad lives in a single-storey house that is poorly maintained. The walls are cracking, and he needs to build a better house as well as marry off his daughter. Fayaz is a full-time fruit dealer and works closely with the fruit mandi in Sopore. Although he earns from his business, much of his income goes towards maintaining his apple orchard. I have no idea how I can marry off my daughter when my livelihood depends on the earnings from the orchard. I wont be able to look for a good match for my daughter until I have a good house, at least. Then there are the wedding expenses, which give me anxiety. You tell me, how am I supposed to marry off my daughter when I can hardly meet my daily needs? he says. The concerns expressed by these orchard-dependent families come amid increasingly unusual weather in Kashmir. An intense heatwave gripped the region last summer, with temperatures soaring to record levels during the peak summer months. Kashmir, a Himalayan region known for its cool climate and glaciers, recorded its highest daytime temperature in 70 years in 2025, reaching 37.4C (99.32F), around 7C above the seasonal average. According to a 2021 study, the maximum and minimum temperatures have elevated by 2 C and 1.10 C from 1980 through 2020 in the Kashmir valley. Similar results were reported by other researchers who observed that temperatures are increasing over the region of Jammu and Kashmir. 1 Photograph: (Waseem Nabi) The changing weather patterns have affected apple growers who are struggling to remain in the business. Ashaq Pandit, Head of the Division of Fruit Science at SKUAST(Sher-e Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology) Kashmir, says the changes in weather patterns are already altering how farmers manage their orchards. The erratic weather is happening. The number of rainy days is shifting. The snow does not stay for a longer period of time. The downpour has shifted from March and April to September and October, when traditionally it never used to happen. Now frost is happening. Temperatures above 35C stay for days, whereas when we were children, whenever the temperature went above 31C or 32C, it would usually rain. Now it stays dry for days, he explains. These changes are also affecting the pests and diseases that farmers have to manage. Farmers have to navigate uncertain temperatures and attendant pests. Pandit adds, If you have hot summers, you will have more insects. We would spray one or two insecticides in a year, but now we have to spray five insecticides. The rain-dependent orchards are particularly vulnerable to prolonged dry periods, while heat is also causing sun damage to apples. He points out that climate change may not immediately result in a sharp decline in overall apple production, but it is increasing the cost of cultivation for farmers. Farmers have to be proactive and shift to new-age orchards, he suggests. Mudasir Bhat, president of the Buyers Association of Fruit Mandi Sopore, says apple growers in Kashmir receive less support compared with farmers in some other states. A kisan in Himachal Pradesh gets a lot of support from the government. They get pesticides at subsidised rates. They get crop insurance, but in Kashmir, the crop insurance scheme has not been implemented to date, which is an injustice. They get 50 percent subsidy on transport, but in Kashmir, the government does injustice to us which adds to the condition that climate change has created on us, he says. Javaid Ahmad has a daughter who is still unmarried. She is in her mid-30s and has been engaged for the past two years, but he has not been able to marry her off. He owns a small piece of land with an apple orchard and also works as a baghbaan, or orchard caretaker, for a large apple grower in one of the villages. For the past two years, whatever we have earned from the apple orchard has gone into maintaining it. The orchard is our bread and butter, so we have to spend on it first. But because there is hardly anything left after covering these expenses, we have not been able to save enough for her wedding, he says. Javaid says he has witnessed the impact of rising temperatures on apple orchards closely. I have seen apple orchards and the impact of rising temperatures very closely. Sometimes, I do not even see the dew drops, which are very important for apples. It is all because of climate change. We humans are responsible for it. We should not have encroached on land meant for agriculture and horticulture. We constructed houses in orchards where apples were supposed to be grown, he says. For orchardists, some of these losses are being addressed through increased use of chemical sprays which are spiking the costs of cultivation. With little government support and increasing expenses even the new high-density apple varieties from Italy are causing problems. Manzoor Ahmad, an apple farmer from Baramulla district, says the introduction of new apple varieties has also brought new diseases, forcing farmers to increase the use of chemical sprays. Photograph: (Waseem Nabi) For Ghulam Nabi, the effects of environmental changes have been unfolding for years. His apple orchard was severely affected by the 2014 floods. It had been the main source of income for his family, but the trees gradually died, leaving the land barren. Ghulam Nabi has since planted new apple trees, but traditional apple trees can take almost 15 years to mature and begin producing fruit. While SKUAST advocates high density apple plantations, which produce fruit within three to four years, for farmers like Ghulam Nabi, the cost of making that transition remains a barrier. He says, I do not have the money to invest in a high-density apple orchard and wait for three or four years. That is not a solution for me. For Kashmiri apple farmers, climate change is impacting their economy and social life in multiple ways and there is little recognition of these impacts in terms of loss and damage. Bisma Farooq Bhat is a mentee of the Climate Change Media Hub at the Asian College of Journalism. The programme is supported by Interlink Academy, Germany 1 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/13/5/749
Kashmirs Apples reaching Delhi faster? How rail bridges are changing trade & travel in valley
Kashmirs Apples reaching Delhi faster? How rail bridges are changing trade & travel in valley
Rupee likely to test 94.50 levels in near term: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Indian currency could test the Rs 94.50 level per dollar in the short term even as foreign exchange reserves remain adequate, but longterm structural measures by the government are indispensable to revive capital inflows, a report said on Monday. The report from SBI Research said balanceofpayments surplus looks thinner at around $55$60 billion in FY27 and that Indias foreign exchange reserves even under the most stressed scenarios are more than adequate to meet any contingencies. To support the currency, the report outlined a mix of monetary and regulatory steps the Reserve Bank of India has taken and additional fiscal and tax measures the government should consider to anchor investor confidence. Hence withdrawal of Rupee Liquidity as currently being envisaged will reduce supply of rupee and hence enhanced corridor on the upper side by increasing MSF rate will result in higher price of Rupee. With these measures, value of Rupee can be protected in the short term, the report noted. The RBI has opened a direct dollarsupply window for three staterun oil marketing companies, shifting roughly $10$12 billion per month away from the open spot market. Daily cash reserve ratio maintenance has been raised to 99 per cent and Rs 25,000 crore open market operation sales was announced. The RBI also introduced steps to avoid misuse of foreign exchange hedging facilities by tightening documentation. Authorised Dealers will be required to obtain and retain an undertaking from users entering into foreign exchange derivative contracts involving INR to hedge contracted exposures, confirming that the same underlying exposure has not been hedged with any other Authorised Dealer, RBI said. To ensure orderly functioning of the foreign exchange market, RBI imposed restrictions on rebooking of cancelled foreign exchange derivative contracts.
Dharna Dangal In Delhi: Opposition Unites Against CEC, BJP Hits Back
A fresh political confrontation is underway in the national capital as Opposition parties step up protests against the CEC. The BJP has strongly countered the campaign, accusing Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of attempting to undermine institutions and disrupt public order.
Rahul Gandhi Leads Massive Rally In Delhi. Then A Supreme Court Visit
Thousands of people gathered in central Delhi on Monday as opposition leaders began their march to the Supreme Court to challenge Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral irregularities. While the INDIA bloc leaders marched, their legal team filed a petition against the poll panel chief over alleged vote chori (vote theft). Later, Rahul Gandhi himself reached the Supreme Court to seek an interim stay on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Delhi protests against CEC: What the law says about preventive detention | Explained
The Supreme Court directed the Union government and the Delhi Police to stop illegal detentions and allow free and smooth movement of people and traffic, as well as the operations of Metro and rail services, but subject to law and public order
Delhi protests against CEC: What the law says about preventive detention | Explained
The Supreme Court directed the Union government and the Delhi Police to stop illegal detentions and allow free and smooth movement of people and traffic, as well as the operations of Metro and rail services, but subject to law and public order
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several education and technical training projects under the Seva Sankalp Campaign. According to a press release, she inaugurated the newly constructed government co-educational senior secondary school in Dwarka. She also inaugurated a hostel for women students at the East Campus of Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) and high-tech Centres of Excellence at three Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). Gupta said education was not merely a means of obtaining a degree, but the foundation for making young people self-reliant, nurturing their talent and ensuring their participation in nation-building. The Delhi Government is working to provide students with a modern learning environment, advanced technology, practical training and better employment opportunities. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, MLA Sandeep Sehrawat and other dignitaries were present on the occasion, the release said. Wit...
Harvard University condemns mass student detentions in Delhi
Hyderabad: Harvard University on Monday, October 12, backed fellow alumni Shadan Faeasat and Mehr Pasricha, the Cockroach Janta Partys policy head, while strongly condemning Delhi Police action against peaceful protesters. The university raised concerns over the mass detentions on Saturday, October 10, when the CJP called for a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates education and tech training projects
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