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India, Nigeria human rights commissions sign MoU in Abuja
Digital Desk | Abuja, Nov 11 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC-India) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC-Nigeria) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja on Tuesday, the High Commission of India in Abuja said. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC-India) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria (NHRC-Nigeria) was signed today in Abuja, marking an important milestone in IndiaNigeria relations, the High Commission posted on X. Earlier on Tuesday, NHRC Chairman Justice V Ramasubramanian met Nigerias Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, exploring avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between India and Nigeria in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law, the High Commission of India in Nigeria had said. The NHRC delegation, led by Justice Ramasubramanian, arrived in Abuja on Monday. High Commissioner Abhishek Singh welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, led by Honble Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman, upon their arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the High Commission had posted on X. Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh represented the Government of India as Chief Guest at Nigerias 66th Independence Day celebrations, noting that the two countries share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. India and Nigeria share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. We remain committed to further deepening our bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples, he had said. In September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The discussion focused on key areas including trade and investment, defence and security, energy partnership, agriculture, health, and digital technologies. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had stated.
Delhi HC disposes of contempt plea against AITA office-bearers
The HC is learnt to have said that the allegations could be probed by the new AITA body that will take charge after elections
Defence Prod Deptt reviews 1 lakh files, frees 19.35 lakh sq ft space
New Delhi, Nov 10: The Department of Defence Production has successfully completed Special Campaign 6.0, conducted in two phases, with the objective of institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and minimising pendency across its offices. In a statement, a spokesperson said the campaign was conducted in two phases, with the preparatory phase from October 15 to 31, 2026, [] The post Defence Prod Deptt reviews 1 lakh files, frees 19.35 lakh sq ft space appeared first on Northlines .
Chennai to host 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, fourth time India to stage event
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Chennai has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships, marking the fourth time that India will stage the continental event after previously hosting it in New Delhi, Pune and Bhubaneswar. The Asian Athletics Association announced the decision in a statement on Tuesday, saying the award was subject to the presentation of letters of guarantee from the government. Subject to presentation of letters of guarantee from the Govt, Asian Athletics Association is pleased to award the 2029 Asian Athletics Championships to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the statement read. C. Latha, chairman of the Tamil Nadu Athletics Association (TNAA), said the championships are likely to be held in August. Speaking from Tokyo after attending the Asian Athletics Federation Council meeting on Tuesday, Latha said Chennais infrastructure and facilities were highlighted during the presentation made by the state. We made our presentation (the online presentation was made by Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary of SDAT) and highlighted the legacy of the Nehru Stadium in hosting international meets and the availability of the practice facility at the Nehru B ground. We also stressed that Chennai has an international airport and good hotels close to the venue. The State Government will, in any case, relay the main athletics track soon, Latha said. C.K. Valson, a member of the Competition Commission for Asian Athletics, had inspected the Nehru Stadium last week and was reportedly satisfied with the main track and practice ground. Valson was happy with the infrastructure. He told us to make arrangements for VIP lounges, modify the seating arrangements and install LED screens. All that remains is for the State Government to send a letter to the president of the Asia Athletics Federation confirming that it will bear the entire cost of hosting the meet, Latha added. India last hosted the Asian Athletics Championships in 2017 in Bhubaneswar, having previously staged the competition in New Delhi in 1989 and Pune in 2013. The award to Chennai adds to India's upcoming international athletics calendar. The country is also set to host the Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh in 2027, followed by the Asian Indoor Championships and the World Indoor Championships in Odisha in 2028. Gujarat is also in contention to host the Under-20 World Championships in 2028.
EC refutes poll rigging claims citing official 2024 Haryana, Maharashtra data
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) sources have firmly rejected allegations of vote mismatches and possible rigging in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, describing claims of large gaps between votes cast and votes counted as based on a basic misreading of official records. Referring to assertions that in seats such as Badkhal, the number of votes polled far exceeded those counted on electronic voting machines (EVMs), ECI sources pointed to the commission's Assembly constituency (AC)-wise voters information for the 2024 Haryana poll. Accordingly, in Badkhal (AC 87), the records list 3,32,253 total electors. Of these, 1,60,553 electors voted, delivering a poll percentage of 48.32. After postal rejections (26), EVM rejected votes (543) and NOTA (1,509), exactly 1,58,475 valid votes were recorded. The figures align completely; the widely circulated 3.32 lakh votes polled figure is simply the total number of voters on the electoral rolls, not the number who voted. In Ellenabad (AC 46), 1,95,868 electors were registered and 1,58,707 voted (poll percentage 81.03). After accounting for 253 rejected postal votes and 545 NOTA votes, 1,57,909 valid votes were declared. In Gurgaon (AC 77), an urban seat with lower turnout, 4,43,593 electors were on the rolls and 2,30,147 voted (51.88 per cent). Valid votes stood at 2,29,029 after standard deductions. In Badshahpur (AC 76), 5,21,969 electors yielded 2,83,131 votes polled (54.24 per cent) and 2,80,482 valid votes. In Kalka (AC 1), 2,02,394 electors produced 1,45,961 votes (72.12 per cent) and 1,45,220 valid votes. The biggest such discrepancy is in Maharashtra's Mumbai North Parliamentary constituency, reports said. According to the ECI's internal records, reports alleged, total votes polled were 18.11 lakh in the constituency, but according to the result declared by the Commission, 10.33 lakh votes were cast in the constituency. This means, a whopping 7.78 lakh votes, 42.8 per cent of the votes polled, were not counted on the EVMs. While ECI sources clarified that claims of a massive mismatch in Mumbai North, stemmed from a basic error. The constituency had 18.12 lakh registered electors on the rolls. Of these, 10.33 lakh actually voted, recording a turnout of about 57 per cent. Valid votes matched the polled figures after routine deductions for NOTA and rejections. The widely cited 18.11 lakh votes polled figure was simply the total number of electors, not the votes cast. No discrepancy exists between votes polled and votes counted. Statewide, Haryana recorded 2,04,63,841 total electors and 1,39,13,879 electors who voted, for an overall turnout of 67.99 per cent. Valid votes totalled 1,38,37,980 after all rejections and NOTA. These numbers are drawn directly from the authenticated returns filed by Returning Officers. ECI sources pointed out that minor differences between electors who voted and final valid votes are routine and legally accounted forvoters who enter the booth but do not vote, invalidated postal ballots, or test votes. Large unexplained gaps of the kind alleged would have triggered statutory investigation under the Conduct of Election Rules. No such gaps exist in the Haryana data. The commission sources reiterated that primary records, including Form 17C, remain the sole authoritative source. Secondary analyses that confuse total electors with actual votes polled create artificial discrepancies. Constituency-level data continues to be available through official ECI channels for verification. Claims of systemic rigging or uncounted votes running into lakhs in the 2024 Haryana polls stand refuted by the commission's own audited figures.
US mid-term elections internal matter, unlikely to impact bilateral ties: MEA
New Delhi, Nov 10 : The US mid-term elections were an internal matter of the country and are unlikely to impact ties between New Delhi and Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that the India-US partnership enjoys strong bipartisan support in Washington and both sides remain [] The post US mid-term elections internal matter, unlikely to impact bilateral ties: MEA appeared first on Northlines .
India, Ecuador hold sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India and Ecuador held the sixth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Tuesday, reviewing the progress of bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The sixth round of India-Ecuador Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on 10th November 2026, in New Delhi. Indian delegation was led by Shri Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and the Ecuadorian delegation was led by Mr. Alejandro Davalos, Dy. Minister of Foreign Affairs & Human Mobility of Ecuador, the MEA said in a statement. The two sides reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global developments, it added. During his visit, Davalos also held meetings with senior Indian officials and the business community. During his visit to India, Mr. Davalos, Dy. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador held bilateral meetings with Commerce Secretary; Health Secretary; and Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals. He also met with Indian business fora, the statement said. In September, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Ecuadors Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York, where they discussed strengthening our economic ties, including in energy and pharmaceuticals, mobility, training of personnel, development partnership and cooperation in multilateral fora, including the UN, he had said on X. Technology and pharmaceuticals figure prominently in the relations between New Delhi and Quito. India has trained 223 Ecuadorian professionals over the last five years, and the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology India set up at an Ecuadorian university has trained 813 others. Earlier, highlighting strong economic synergies, the Ambassador of Ecuador to India Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas had said Ecuador exports products including gold, oil and cocoa to India while importing automobiles, bikes, pharmaceutical products and agricultural ingredients. Ecuador and India are complementary economies. We offer the products that India is looking for. For instance, we are selling gold and oil to India, and cocoa to prepare the best chocolates. At the same time, we are importing from India automobiles, bikes, pharmaceutical products, and also ingredients for the agricultural sector, Vargas had told IANS.
New Delhi, Nov 10: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the 2027 board exams, with class 10 and 12 exams set to begin from Feb 15 and 9, respectively. A total of 3,79,980 candidates will appear for the two examinations. The ICSE (class 10) examination will [] The post CISCE board exams from Feb 9 appeared first on Northlines .
Dakar Youth Olympics: Lairenlakpam storms into boxing semis, assures India of medal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) India's Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei stormed into the men's 50kg semifinals with a commanding quarterfinal victory over Namibia's Abraham Kalenga, assuring the country of a medal at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Lairenlakpam secured the win through a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) in the opening round, with the bout stopped at 1:57, as the Indian delivered an emphatic performance to book his place in the last four. India's medal tally in boxing received another boost with Gunjan also assuring the country of a podium finish in the women's 48kg category. She defeated Mexico's Atena Sofia Juarez Calero 5-0 in her quarterfinal bout to advance to the semifinals. Both Indian boxers are now assured of at least bronze medals, with their victories taking them into the medal rounds of the competition. Lairenlakpam's dominant win highlighted India's promising campaign in the boxing competition, while Gunjan's unanimous victory underlined her control in the quarterfinal contest. The fourth edition of the Youth Olympics will be a landmark occasion for African sport, with Dakar becoming the first African city to host an Olympic sporting event. Around 2,700 athletes are expected to compete across 25 sports for 153 medal events, with competitions spread across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. India have won 23 medals across the three previous editions, comprising three gold, 16 silver and four bronze. The country also has four medals from mixed-National Olympic Committee events, where athletes from different nations compete together, although those medals are not included in Indias official tally. The most successful campaign came at Buenos Aires 2018, when India secured 13 medals, including three gold, nine silver and one bronze.
Rlys to run AC spl train on Patna - New Delhi route
Delhi content creator brought to Tripura over racial remarks
Bank receives bomb threat call; declared hoax
Delhis Pollution Crisis: A Health Threat to Heart and Mind, Warns Expert
Rising air pollution in Delhi poses serious health risks, affecting not just lungs but also the heart and brain, warns Dr. N.K. Gupta. Delhis Pollution Crisis: A Health Threat to Heart and Mind, Warns Expert
'Silent On Anti-Hindu Hate': India Skewers U.S Religious Watchdog, Calls Out Political Agenda'
India has launched a fierce response to Americas religious-freedom watchdog. The Ministry of External Affairs has called USCIRF biased, ill-informed and politically motivated after its commissioners urged Washington to pressure India over alleged attacks on Sikh gurdwaras. India says the commission ignores hate crimes against Indians, attacks on Hindu temples and racial abuse in the United States. The dispute comes after an alleged mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois and a racist disruption at a Diwali event in Seattle. USCIRF wants religious-freedom concerns linked to Indias security assistance. New Delhi says that turns human rights into geopolitical leverage. The question is now unavoidable: is USCIRF defending religious freedom, or using it to pressure India?
India Slams US Religious Freedom Watchdog Over Sikh Gurdwara Attack Claims
India has hit back at the USCIRF, calling its allegations over attacks on Sikh gurdwaras biased and politically motivated. The US religious-freedom watchdog has urged Washington to link security assistance to Indias response. Delhi says USCIRF is using religious freedom as a tool of foreign-policy pressure.Watch: https://youtu.be/A4wGcKe3Cuk
US man links India arrest to Russia's war against Ukraine
US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, arrested with six Ukrainians for illegal entry via Myanmar, claims India imprisoned them for over six months as part of Russia's war against Ukraine. A Delhi court allowed them to travel home for a month, though the NIA's UAPA investigation into alleged drone warfare training for ethnic groups is ongoing.
Focus on indigenous tulip cultivation: LG to NDMC
IIMC hostel washroom ceiling collapses; students flag ignored complaints
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Murder convict arrested after 16 years on the run
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Rajasthan Police freeze assets worth Rs 3.37 crore of history-sheeter Kaushalaram in NDPS action
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Nov 10 (IANS) In a major action against drug trafficking, the police in Rajasthan's Barmer on Tuesday frozen assets worth Rs 3,36,79,665 allegedly acquired through the illegal drug trade by history-sheeter Kaushalaram Legha and his family members. The action was taken under Chapter 5-A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The competent authority and administrator in New Delhi confirmed the freezing orders following a formal hearing. The frozen assets include four vehicles, residential properties, plots, a three-storey building, agricultural land, a masonry stone mining lease and a liquor shop. These properties were registered in the names of Kaushalaram, his wife, brother and sister-in-law. According to District Superintendent of Police (SP) Choonaram Jat, the action is part of a statewide campaign launched on the directions of Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma to target criminals involved in drug trafficking and dismantle their financial networks. The operation was conducted by Baytu Police Station under the supervision of Additional SP Nitesh Arya and Baytu Circle Deputy SP Deependra Saini. Kaushalaram, son of Kherajram, is a history-sheeter from Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar, under the jurisdiction of Baytu Police Station. He faces 17 criminal cases, including several registered under the NDPS Act. According to police records, around 4,465.60 kg of poppy husk (doda post) has been seized in seven NDPS cases linked to him. In one such case, an FIR was registered at the Siwana Police Station, police recovered 1,249.8 kg of poppy husk from three vehicles linked to the accused. Other NDPS cases have been registered at Siriyari, Nimbahera Sadar, Chhoti Sadri, Sumerpur, Siwana and Gida police stations. Apart from poppy husk, opium and MD-related narcotic substances have also been seized in connection with these cases. Baytu Station House Officer (SHO) Khetaram conducted a detailed financial investigation into the assets held by Kaushalaram and his family members. The investigation reportedly found that the family had no known legitimate source of income sufficient to acquire the properties. The police concluded that the assets had been purchased using proceeds from drug trafficking. Accordingly, an order to freeze the properties was issued on October 9, 2026, under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The matter was subsequently referred to the Competent Authority and Administrator in New Delhi for confirmation. Following a hearing, the authority confirmed the freezing orders covering assets valued at Rs 3,36,79,665. The properties frozen by the authorities include four vehicles include Toyota Hilux pickup, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Bolero Camper and Mahindra Scorpio. Other assets include residential properties, including an under-construction house, in Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar; a residential plot and a three-storey building in Maa Viratra Vihar-6 at Balotra; two murabbas (large agricultural land parcels) in Ramgarh of Jaisalmer district; a masonry stone mining lease; and a liquor shop. The total estimated value of the frozen assets is Rs 3,36,79,665. The properties are registered in the names of the accused and his wife, brother and sister-in-law. Following the freezing orders, the properties cannot be sold, transferred or subjected to any other transaction. Under Section 68-M of the NDPS Act, any transfer of such frozen assets would be considered null and void. The police are notifying the relevant departments, including Transport, Revenue, Registration, Municipal Council, Excise and Mining, along with the concerned banks, to ensure compliance with the orders. On Tuesday, a joint team of police and administrative officials also installed notice boards at the residential properties, including the under-construction house, in Sauo Ki Dhani in Bhojasar, informing the public that the assets had been frozen. The Barmer Police said the objective of the action is to deprive drug traffickers of the financial gains generated through illegal activities and weaken the economic foundations of organised drug networks. The police have said that similar action against drug traffickers and assets suspected to have been acquired through illegal activities will continue. The public has also been urged to share information about any other assets allegedly acquired by Kaushalaram through drug trafficking. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential.
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Delhi: 45-year-old man killed in Mahendra Park area; 4 arrested
Four persons were arrested and a juvenile was apprehended in connection with the murder of a 45-year old man in the Mahendra Park area, police said. The arrested accused persons are Sumit (22), Sonu (19), Rahul @ Sikanji (23) and Sonu (23), along with one Child in Conflict with Law (CCL). Police said the case pertains to the murder of Vijay Prakash alias Sonu (45), following which CCTV footage, technical surveillance and local intelligence were used to identify and apprehend the accused. Efforts are underway to apprehend the co associate, police said. Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, a 35-year-old man was stabbed to death by unidentified assailants in broad daylight on a busy street in northwest Delhi's Rohini, police said on Monday. The incident took place in Rohini Sector 10, near a Mall, falling under the jurisdiction of the Prashant Vihar police station, triggering panic among commuters and local shopkeepers. The deceased has been identified as Pintu (35). According to...
Delhi Police Cracks Rs 50 Lakh WhatsApp Fraud Case
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud where a scammer impersonated a hotel's managing director on WhatsApp, duping its finance manager of Rs 50 lakh. The police successfully secured the entire cheated amount and prevented a further attempted transfer of Rs 48 lakh. The investigation led to arrests in Maharashtra, with the accused revealing details about their operation.
Police foil alleged second murder plot after arrest in Prasad Nagar killing
Four arrested for murder of 45-year-old man in Delhi
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Rising Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR Poses Serious Health Risks, Especially for Children
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR is a growing health threat, impacting respiratory and mental health, particularly among children. Rising Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR Poses Serious Health Risks, Especially for Children
NASA Images Reveal Thick Post-Diwali Smog Over North India as Delhi AQI Hits 376
Amid this situation, NASA has released satellite images showing a thick layer of haze over the northern parts of India. The affected areas include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and some other nearby regions.
WhatsApp's big plan: AI, digital payments and smarter messaging on cards
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) WhatsApp is preparing to expand its services beyond messaging, with artificial intelligence, digital payments and improved communication features emerging as three key priorities under its new global head, Kunal Shah, who took charge as WhatsApp's global head in June 2026, said on Tuesday. Shah outlined the platform's future roadmap after spending his first four months understanding user expectations and identifying areas where the messaging service could improve. WhatsApp currently has more than three billion users worldwide. In a post on X, Shah said the company's focus would be on helping people maintain closer connections while making everyday activities easier to complete within the application. He described WhatsApp as a shared language used by billions of people, where conversations take place through text messages, voice notes, stickers and video interactions. I think of WhatsApp like a shared language, spoken by 3bn+ people. Sometimes we use words, and sometimes its a voice note to a parent, a sticker that ends an argument, or a hat was a fun dinner at the end of the night. Language is at the heart of everything we as people do. We write letters, tell stories, get things done and make plans for the future. A WhatsApp chat is often where we start, he stated. Ive spent the last few months listening and understanding what our users want from us and what I heard is simple: help people stay close to those who matter to them, and get more done on WhatsApp. So that's what we'll build, Shah added. The first priority will be to make conversations more expressive and user-friendly. WhatsApp plans to improve features such as voice notes, group chats, stickers and video interactions to reflect changing communication habits. Highlighting the scale of engagement on the platform, Shah said users send more than 10 billion voice messages and over four billion stickers every day. The second major focus will be simplifying financial and everyday transactions. Shah noted that several activities, including paying bills, accessing financial services and staying connected while travelling, often begin with a WhatsApp conversation but require users to switch to other applications to complete them. Too many things start in a chat and end with many more steps somewhere else: paying a bill, borrowing money, staying connected when you travel. Each handoff to another task costs time. We're working with financial services and telecom partners so that finishing something feels as easy as starting it, he noted. Artificial intelligence will form the third pillar of WhatsApp's development strategy. Third, we want to make this all more efficient with AI. It should quietly find what you need, get things done and make sure you never miss a booking or an appointment. The best technology saves you time, so you can get back to the connections that matter, Shah mentioned.
Delhi may try another cloud seeding in next few days
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India Is A Primary Target For Chinese Spies, Are You Ready For A Kill Switch?: Ex-CIA Officer
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted an affair with Alice Huang, a businesswoman US intelligence believes was working for Chinas Ministry of State Security. So was it a classic Chinese honey trap? Meghna Deka speaks to Nicholas Eftimiades. He spent 34 years in US intelligence, including the CIA, and studied more than 1,000 Chinese espionage cases.He explains why male ego is the weakest link, why he agrees with Elon Musks If shes a 10, youre an asset joke, and the advice an old general gave officers before overseas postings. He also takes apart Chinas most audacious spy operations:+ Fang Fang: the suspected Chinese operative who got close to US politician Eric Swalwell, then vanished.+ Parlor Maid: Katrina Leung, the FBIs star China source, who had a 20-year affair with her FBI handler.+ The French diplomat and the Chinese opera singer: a decades-long affair, in which the woman turned out to be a man.He doesnt spare Donald Trump either, arguing the president sees national security through a business lens and asking why the White House did nothing despite warnings.For India, his warning is blunt. India is most certainly a primary target for China. He asks how Delhi would cope if China cut off its electricity for a month. He also looks at Chinese-made CCTVs, cars, solar panels and kill switches, and why no Chinese company can say no to Beijing.
Congress questions Modi over Delhi air pollution, demands account of measures taken
Mallikarjun Kharge says recurring pollution crisis in Delhi and the National Capital Region reflected the governments failure to address the problem
One Image, One Question: What Has Pollution Done To Our Lungs?
Shiv Aroor discusses on the chilling image of a pollution-blackened lung, the shocking post-Diwali pollution spike in Delhi, and the urgent questions it raises about the air millions breathe every day and what it may already be doing to their children.
Supreme Court seeks answers from Delhi, neighbouring States on vehicular pollution
The Supreme Court seeks responses from Delhi and neighbouring States over vehicular emissions contributing to Delhis worsening air pollution. The court has raised concerns over vehicle-related pollution and questioned what steps are being taken to tackle the capitals deteriorating air quality.
India-US hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on Customs and trade facilitation: Govt sources
A US delegation engaged with Indian Commerce Ministry officials to enhance bilateral trade and customs procedures. The discussions took place on November 2-3 and focused on trade facilitation frameworks. Ongoing negotiations are related to the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at improving market access. Both nations are close to finalizing an interim trade agreement, with few issues left to resolve.
Rs 500 Fare, 40-Minute Ride: How To Book Delhis First Yamuna River Cruise Service
The boat covers a 6 km round trip, though there is more to explore beyond the water.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi's much-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, which hit bookstores on Tuesday, has attracted attention for its personal revelations about the Nehru-Gandhi family and her political journey. However, the book has also come under scrutiny after readers spotted at least three apparent factual inaccuracies relating to important political and historical events. Discrepancies in different chapters have raised questions about the accuracy of some historical references. The first apparent error concerns the anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare, which posed a major challenge to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In Chapter 33, page 461, Sonia places the emergence of Hazare and the India Against Corruption movement in 2012. In 2012 a well-known activist from Maharashtra, Baburao 'Anna' (Marathi for 'father' or 'elder brother') Hazare, emerged as the figurehead of a movement that titled itself 'India Against Corruption', the memoir states. However, the movement gained national prominence in 2011, particularly after Hazare began an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on April 5 that year, demanding a stronger anti-corruption law through the Jan Lokpal Bill. The campaign also brought together prominent figures, including Arvind Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi and Baba Ramdev, although their positions and demands differed. Another discrepancy appears in Chapter 24, page 338, concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The RSS, founded in 1921, dreamed of a 'Hindu nation' that would replace constitutional ideals of equality, pluralism, and secularism with second-class citizenship for Muslims, Christians, and other religious minorities in India, Sonia writes. The organisation was actually founded on September 27, 1925, in Nagpur by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, a doctor by profession. It subsequently grew into one of India's most influential ideological and organisational movements. The third error concerns veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel, Sonia's political secretary and one of her closest political confidants. In Chapter 29, page 401, she writes: He came to wield considerable influence across the political spectrum but could be unforgiving towards those who crossed him. He remained my political secretary till, sadly, he fell victim to the Covid epidemic in 2022, leaving a vacuum in the party and an absence I felt personally. Patel died on November 25, 2020, not 2022, following multiple organ failure after Covid-19 complications. He was treated at Medanta Hospital, where his condition deteriorated, and he was admitted to the intensive care unit. His body was later taken to his ancestral village in Gujarat for burial. These three apparent errors have added an unexpected factual controversy to the release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir.
US team visits Delhi to advance technical aspects of India-US trade pact
The official said technical discussions on the proposed pact were expected to continue irrespective of the Republican loss, although there was no clarity on the future course of the trade deal
Kangana Ranaut calls Sonia Gandhi 'mysterious foreign'; accuses her of throwing out Maneka Gandhi
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 10 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political storm after the recent release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love,actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranautmade a series of accusations against Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday. In an Instagram Story, she questioned the political rise of 'mysterious foreign national' Sonia Gandhi. Kangana shared that she did a lot of research on the Gandhi family for her movie 'Emergency' and what stuck her as odd was how, following the arrival of Sonia Gandhi, all potential heirs - India Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, and Rajeev Gandhi passed away one after the other, leaving only her as the only choice. The 'Queen' actress pointed out that the sequence of events had 'way too many coincidences'. Kangana wrote on the photo-sharing app, Every one is talking about NVIDIA honey trap controversy, for Emergency I did a lot of research on Indian politics and Gandhi family and I must confess that one thing I could never wrap my head around is that one mysterious foreign national enters Gandhi family and Indira Gandhi killed, Sanjay Gandhi Rajeev Gandhi all potential heirs to the throne killed leaving just one and only sympathy choice for the throne that one foreign national called Sonia Gandhi and people didn't even think there were way too many coincidences also that foreigner notoriously and openly propagated foreign agendas shed crocodile tears for terrorists, yet she managed to head the government for decades until of course 2014 happened (sic). A few hours later, she dropped another Insta post in which Kangana even accused Sonia of throwing out Maneka Gandhi following the demise of Sanjay Gandhi. And just like that a vulnerable teenage girl Maneka who Sanjay Gandhi married and loved like crazy, after his death his young widow with their son was thrown out of his house for random reasons as mentioned by Sonia Gandhi, she was out of the way just before every one else was to get killed, how convenient!, Kangana penned. For the unaware, in March 1982, Maneka Gandhi left the Prime Minister's residence at Safdarjung Road in New Delhi with her young son, Varun Gandhi, almost two years after the death of Sanjay Gandhi. Before the release of the memoir, archival footage of the Gandhi family, enjoying a meal and discussing election results was also unveiled. Reacting to the old clip in a tweet, Kangana pointed out how everyone seemed to be in control of Sonia Gandhi, while Meneka Gandhi seemed absolutely sidelined following the death of her husband. Kangana also found it odd that Sonia Gandhi simply bumped into Rajiv Gandhi in a cafe and made her way into the powerful Gandhi family. In her latest post on social media, she mentioned, Even in the end of the clip every one leaves but Maneka stays looking at Mrs Gandhi like a wounded little child seeking some comfort may be a little smile or a gaze in her direction, she stays hoping for one sign but nothing comes only coldness and slowly she disappears like she is there but doesnt exist. Heartbreaking! On the other hand every one seems to be wrapped around little finger of a mysterious foreign national who bumped in to older son Rajeev Gandhi in a cafe abroad and ever since became inseparable, younger son Sanjay was being formally trained by Mrs Gandhi but he dies mysteriously and his vulnerable young window Maneka was thrown out of his house for random reasons and shortly after that the mother in law and husband were also killed one after the other. Towards the end of the tweet, Kangana reiterated how the demise of Sanjay Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi conveniently left the 'mysterious foreigner' Sonia Gandhi as the head of government.
'Congress anxious due to shrinking vote bank': NDA hits out at Ashok Gehlot's 2029 LS polls remark
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday lashed out at senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his remarks that if the NDA comes to power at the Centre in 2029, democratic elections may never take place again in India, saying that the grand old party is anxious due to its shrinking vote bank. Gehlot made the remarks on Monday, adding that the proposed delimitation exercise is a greater concern than the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to IANS, BJP National Spokesperson Prem Shukla cited late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election being declared null and void by the Allahabad High Court in 1975, which was followed by the imposition of the Emergency. Mr Gehlot, Indira Gandhi, under whose shadow you entered politics, imposed the Emergency to remain in power after the Allahabad High Court ruled that she had won the election through unfair means. If any party in this country has committed the crime of cancelling elections, it is your Congress party. The BJP is a party that strengthens constitutional democracy, he said. Moreover, he asked the Congress leader not to spread umours. BJP MLA Ram Kadam said: We are repeatedly stating that the Congress party cannot compete against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2029. Even if they contest, they cannot sustain or win. It is precisely this fear and dread within their leaders that is driving them to try and spread misconceptions. Now, this very statement of ours has been validated by former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot ji himself, he remarked. Giving examples of BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, Shiv Sena spokesperson Anand Dubey said: Elections are still taking place, right? He claimed that the Congress leader is facing anxiety because the party's vote bank is gradually shrinking further and further. You are unable to win elections; your leader Rahul (Gandhi) ji has lost more than 100 elections. While people set records for winning, records are being set for losing here. Don't panic over thisdrink some water, take a deep breath, and practise yoga. Gehlot Sahab, you are a very senior leader, and you have also been a magician. Show some magic!, Dubey said, taking a jibe at the former CM. Adding to the criticism, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said that the generation of Congress leaders represented by Ashok Gehlot has witnessed the erosion of democracy within the Congress and seen how democracy was suppressed in the country. They have also seen how the Congress government introduced laws according to its own wishes, he told IANS.
147 references from MPs, 11,902 public grievances disposed by Home Ministry in a month
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) As many as 147 references from Members of Parliament, 141 references from state governments, 11,902 public grievances and 1,666 appeals were disposed of by the Union Home Ministry during Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters, conducted from October 2 to 31, an official said on Tuesday. During the campaign 2,19,644 physical files and 30,385 electronic files were reviewed and 78,125 square feet of office space was freed through effective record management and disposal of redundant material, the official said in a statement. More than Rs 10.17 crore was generated through the disposal of scrap, of which Rs 2.63 crore through e-waste disposal, it added. The campaigned special focus on social media outreach. Around 1,200 posts carrying the hashtag #SpecialCampaign6 were shared across various social media platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, to create awareness and highlight the activities and achievements of the campaign, the statement said. As part of Special Campaign 6, a special one-day intensive drive was organised on October 13, with a focus on accelerating the achievement of campaign targets through coordinated efforts across the Ministry and its attached and subordinate offices. The activities undertaken included tree plantation drives, intensive cleanliness campaigns and weeding out of old and redundant records, along with other initiatives aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, improving workplace cleanliness and ensuring efficient records management, the statement said. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation across the Ministry and its organisations, contributing significantly to the achievement of the campaign's objectives. The Ministry of Home Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the momentum generated by Special Campaign 6, with continued emphasis on efficient service delivery, accountability, cleanliness and the promotion of a positive work culture, the statement added. The active involvement of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other affiliated organisations further strengthened the campaign and contributed significantly to its successful implementation.
Angry India Shuts Down U.S' Gurpatwant Pannun Gamble As 'Terrorist' Summons NSA Ajit Doval
Washington has served India with a court summons, and New Delhi is outraged. The case was filed by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistan separatist India has designated a terrorist. It alleges Indian officials, including NSA Ajit Doval and former RAW chief Samant Goel, were complicit in a plot to assassinate him in New York. India labels the litigation frivolous and the allegations fabricated and malicious. But Delhi is additionally contesting the procedure: documents intended for India, it says, must travel through the Ministry of Law and Justice, not diplomatic channels. The US State Department transmitted the summons to the Indian Embassy, clarifying that this does not make service valid or endorse Pannuns charges. A US judge has also permitted service through Indian courts by November 30. Diplomatic, jurisdictional and constitutional questions now collide. Delhi wants its security concerns respected. Legal neutrality cannot become a shield for anti-India operations, Delhi contends.
RSS chief extols traditional Diwali practices as severe pollution chokes Delhi
PHDCCI seeks customs duty waiver on LNG, naphtha imports in Budget wish list
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has sought the removal of basic customs duty on liquefied natural gas (LNG), naphtha, and certain heavy petroleum feedstock and lower tariffs on petroleum coke used in aluminium manufacturing, as part of its wish list for the Union Budget 2027-28. The industry body has also called for the continuation of the existing customs duty framework on steel scrap beyond March 2028, arguing that competitive access to critical industrial inputs is essential for lowering manufacturing costs and improving Indias global competitiveness. The recommendations were submitted during a pre-Budget meeting with officials of the Tax Research Unit under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on Tuesday. Strengthening Indias manufacturing competitiveness requires a comprehensive approach to reducing the cost of critical industrial inputs. Energy and feedstock costs have a cascading impact across multiple sectors, influencing production economics, investment decisions and the competitiveness of downstream industries, PHDCCI President Anil Gupta said. Among the key proposals is the removal of the existing 2.5 per cent BCD on LNG. With India meeting around half of its LNG consumption through imports, the chamber said eliminating the duty could improve the affordability of natural gas for energy-intensive industries. The chamber has also sought a zero-duty regime for heavy petroleum feedstocks, including fuel oil, vacuum residue, slurry, and vacuum gas oil (VGO), when imported for refinery processing. According to PHDCCI, access to alternative heavy feedstocks would provide greater operational flexibility to domestic refiners, particularly amid sourcing challenges associated with heavy crude oil due to geopolitical uncertainties. These materials also have applications in power, textiles, fertilisers, shipping, cement, tyre and rubber manufacturing, petrochemicals and road infrastructure. On naphtha, another key petrochemical feedstock, the chamber has recommended removing the 2.5 per cent BCD. Naphtha is used to manufacture olefins, aromatics and other petrochemical intermediates that serve as inputs for plastics, packaging, automotive components, synthetic materials and chemicals. It is also used in the production of urea and other chemical products.
IRCTC denies ticket booking outage, says temporary login delays caused by festive rush
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday denied reports suggesting that its online ticket-booking platform suffered an outage, saying its services remained operational despite some users encountering delays while logging in. In a clarification issued through its official social media handle, the railway ticketing company said media reports claiming that its portal was not functioning on the morning of November 10 did not accurately represent the situation. According to the company, the website and mobile applications continued to operate throughout the period in question. Due to this exceptionally high volume of concurrent login attempts on the website and mobile applications, some users may have encountered delayed login, the company said in its statement. IRCTC attributed the temporary login issues to a surge in user traffic, driven by heightened demand for railway reservations during the festive travel season. The company said an unusually large number of passengers were attempting to access the platform simultaneously, resulting in delays for some users. The ticketing major noted that the spike in activity was linked to peak travel demand around Diwali and Chhath Puja, when millions of passengers typically log on to reserve tickets at the same time. The company clarified that the issue was limited to delayed logins and did not amount to a system-wide outage. It continues to undertake technological upgrades, infrastructure enhancements and process simplification to improve the reliability of its online reservation system, it added. It added that e-ticketing services across all channels have since returned to normal operations. IRCTC said it is continuing to invest in technological upgrades, infrastructure improvements and process simplification measures to enhance the performance and reliability of its online reservation system. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring a secure, efficient and seamless booking experience for the millions of passengers who rely on its digital platforms.
IMD forecasts heavy rain & snow in Kashmir, possible low pressure area over Bay of Bengal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region till November 13 under the influence of a 'Western Disturbance'. Isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall are likely over the Kashmir valley on November 12, it said. A low pressure area is expected to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify into a well-marked low pressure area within the next 24 hours, potentially influencing weather patterns over eastern and southern parts of the country in the following days. In South Peninsular India, isolated to scattered rainfall is forecast over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from November 10 to 14 and again on November 16. Kerala and Mahe are likely to see rainfall from November 10 to 15, while Lakshadweep may receive rain throughout the week till November 16. Coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Rayalaseema are also expected to witness isolated to scattered rain during the latter part of the week. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is predicted over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on November 15 and over Kerala and Mahe on November 16. Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on November 10-11 and again on 15-16, and over Kerala and Mahe on November 16. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph) are expected over Tamil Nadu during November 10-12 and 15-16. In Northwest India, isolated to scattered rainfall is likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on November 10-11 and 14-16, with fairly widespread to widespread rain and snow during November 12-13. Isolated heavy rainfall is specifically forecast over the region on November 12. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also expected to receive light to moderate rain at isolated places. Meanwhile, East India will see fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands throughout the week, with isolated heavy rainfall likely from November 10 to 14. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are also predicted over the islands. Northeast India may experience isolated to scattered rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya and the other northeastern states till November 12, along with isolated heavy rain and moderate to intense lightning over parts of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura on November 10-11. No significant weather is expected over West and Central India during the week, the IMD said.
Lahore beats Delhi on pollution chart, Pakistan blames India's Diwali celebrations
Lahore beats Delhi on pollution chart, Pakistan blames India's Diwali celebrations
Congresss Ajay Maken questions omission of air pollution hearing from Home Affairs panel agenda
Congress leader seeks restoration of November 17 discussion, says Delhis pollution crisis requires urgent parliamentary scrutiny
Post-Diwali Smog Trap: Satellite Pictures Capture North India Vanishing Under Grey Haze
The haze is particularly dense over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and the Himalayan states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
JEE (Main) 2027: NTA reminds applicants about Nov 22 deadline for Session-1
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday advised applicants for JEE (Main) 2027 Session-1 to complete their online formalities before the deadline of November 22. In an update on X, the NTA said, Over 4.07 lakh+ aspirants have completed their fee payment, with total registrations crossing 5.72 lakh! Don't leave your application halfway; submit your form, pay the fee, and download your confirmation page today at http://jeemain.nta.nic.in. Last Date: 22nd November 2026. In an earlier message, the NTA said, Candidates are advised to log in using their own DigiLocker/ JanParichay/e-Pramaan (MeriPehchaan) credentials to avoid discrepancies in identity verification and biometric data at subsequent stages of the application process. It said that candidates are advised to do Re-KYC through DigiLocker before filling out the JEE (Main) 2027 online application form to ensure that their latest details are fetched. Candidates can click here for the process. The NTA said Candidates name and date of birth in the application form must be the same as mentioned in Class 10th Certificate/ Mark sheet and candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA official website for further updates, instructions, or notices regarding the Joint Entrance Examination 2027. The NTA has also relaxed the norms to help applicants overcome the problem of errors in their application forms. In an official statement, the NTA said that ihas received representations from candidates regarding errors made while filling out the Online Application Form for JEE (Main) 2027 (Session 1). In the interest of candidates, it has been decided to allow them to submit a fresh Application Form for Session 1, even if they have already generated an Application Number or paid the examination fee, it said. This would be subject to conditions that only the last Application Form for which the examination fee has been successfully paid and the Confirmation Page generated will be considered valid. The NTA said that if a candidate submits a fresh form but does not complete the fee payment and generate the Confirmation Page, the earlier form for which these steps were completed will remain valid. It said a new Application Number will be generated for each fresh form. All details, including photograph, signature and documents, must be entered and uploaded again.
'Absence I felt personally': Sonia Gandhi on ex-secretary Ahmed Patel's death
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, in her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', remembered her closest political advisers, late Ahmed Patel, saying that his death left a vacuum in the party and an absence that she personally felt. However, Sonia Gandhi got Patel's death year wrong in her book, released on Tuesday, mentioning it as 2022, instead of 2020, when he died due to Covid-related complications. He (Ahmed Patel) remained my political secretary till sadly he fell victim to the Covid epidemic in 2022, leaving a vacuum in the party and an absence I felt personally, she wrote about Patel. Ahmed Patel, also the Congress' former Treasurer, had tested positive for the Covid-19 on October 1, 2020 and had been admitted to the ICU of Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon on November 15. He died 10 days later, on November 25. However, the book wrongly mentions Ahmed Patel's death year as 2022. Ahmed Patel, AP as he was called in the party, was believed to be part of every key decision made by Sonia Gandhi. He was the Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat and had also advised former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi. As a Youth Congress leader, Patel was chosen at 28 by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to contest the Lok Sabha elections in 1977 from Bharuch in Gujarat. Patel reportedly refused to join the government and preferred to remain behind the scenes, advising Sonia Gandhi on alliances, political strategy and party crises. A loyal party colleague, approachable day and night, he (Ahmed Patel) came to play an important role as a troubleshooter, ready to listen patiently to disgruntled colleagues. Deeply religious but secular to the core in his politics, he kept a low profile while functioning as a coordinator between our party and our allies, the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson said in her memoir. While mourning Patel's death in 2020, Sonia Gandhi wrote she lost an irreplaceable comrade, faithful colleague and friend. Meanwhile, Congress leaders, on Tuesday, welcomed the veteran leader's memoir, describing it as an important literary work and saying that it offers insights into her personal and political journey.
Invest Telangana Summit to feature six expos, 52 sessions
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled to be held next month, will feature six expos, 52 sector sessions and nine events and pavilions. Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 (ITGS 2026) will be held at Bharat Future City here from December 7 to December 9. Being organised by Invest Telangana under the Industries & Commerce Department, the summit forms part of the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, which aims to make Telangana a 3 trillion US dollar economy by 2047. ITGS 2026 will have six expo hangars, compared with one expo hall in 2025. The total area rises to 72,250 square meters from 27,500 square meters last year. More than 60,000 square meters of exhibition space is proposed across 12 sectors and pavilions. Sessions will follow the journey of an investment in five stages: pledge, plot, plant, payroll and product. The summit will have an inaugural plenary and 52 sector sessions in four parallel halls. The halls are themed Engines of Telangana, The Wider Economy, The Telangana Stack and the Social Sector Forum. Business platforms include a CEOMinister Deal Floor and a Government-to-Business desk. The valedictory on December 9 will publish a Pledge-to-Product Scorecard, so that commitments made at the summit can be followed in public. The state government on Tuesday opened registrations for ITGS 2026. Delegates can register online on the official Government of Telangana portal, invite-itgs2026.telangana.gov.in. According to an official release, the summit will be held under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. A Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarkais is overseeing preparations. Ministers N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, D. Sridhar Babu and Gaddam Vivek are the members. Curtain raisers were held in Hyderabad on October 24 for the Raksha Expo and in New Delhi on October 29 for the summit. Nine events and pavilions are planned, along with side events. Raksha Expo 2026 covers defence, aerospace, space, internal security, and cyber and AI. It has a 14,400 sq m indoor exhibition with five sector pavilions, an outdoor display and live demonstrations of counter-drone, UAS and robotics systems. DRDO, HAL, BEL, BDL, ECIL, Safran, Tata Advanced Systems, L&T Precision, Bharat Forge and Skyroot Aerospace are among the confirmed participants. There will be an Acrobatic Airshow on the inaugural day December 7. Startup Pavilion will have 136 startups across 9,000 sq m, with nominations from T-Hub, T-Works, RICH and WE Hub. The largest groups are defence, space and aerospace (35 startups) and health, biotech and pharma (30). IndiaJoy 2026 and Creators Corner will be held in two halls, one for business and one for the public. It covers animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality, with a 300-seat esports arena. Pharma & Life Science Expo will feature 60 companies, covering the value chain from drug discovery to global capability centres. Telangana Pavilion will be a state showcase in five zones. It features an Ikat and Bathukamma canopy with a live loom, a 360-degree projection hall and Kakatiya stone craft. Industrial Expo will comprise MSMEs to large industries, including the Shakti Pavilion for women enterprises. Its Agriculture & Allied Sectors Pavilion is themed Farm to Fork Telangana. Telangana climate conclave will be held on December 8, anchored by the EFS&T Department, on preparing the state for an El Nino year. About 200 scientists, policymakers, practitioners, farmers and community leaders will take part in five thematic sessions. It will close with a Telangana Climate Resilience Agenda for the next one, five and 10 years. Education, Research & Skilling Expo will have 47 participants and pavilions. These include universities, IIT Hyderabad, ISB, BITS, NALSAR, Young India Skills University, and UK and Europe pavilions. There will also be the Telangana Innovation Startup Challenge. Startups and independent innovators can apply at tisc.telangana.gov.in to solve challenges set by government departments. These span agriculture, energy, healthcare, education and public infrastructure, led by solar-powered irrigation.
Govt invites fresh applications under PLI scheme for medical devices
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The Union government has invited fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive scheme for promoting domestic manufacturing of medical devices (PLI-MD), for which nearly Rs 2,700 crore outlay has been earmarked. The applicants can submit applications through an online portal, which would be operational in the next 10 days, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. Launched in 2021-22 the PLI-MD scheme has now been extended up to 203536. The scheme has led to domestic manufacturing of more than 60 high end medical devices and components, including X-ray tubes and detectors, 1.5T MRI, LINAC, CT scanners, mammography machines, Cathlab, orthopaedic and cardiac implants, dialysers with the production valued at more than Rs 16,000 crore. On the basis of learnings in the first phase of the scheme, a number of simplifications have been done in the eligibility conditions as well as procedure for claiming incentive by the applicants, the statement said. The applicants would be allowed three years for setting up their manufacturing facilities in any of the four target segments (TS) which include medical consumables, disposables and implants (TS 1), Critical components (TS2), high-end medical devices which are presently at a nascent stage of domestic manufacturing (TS3), and high-end medical devices that are presently only assembled in the country (TS4). The tapering incentive rate would be averaging around five per cent for TS1, nine per cent for TS2 and TS3, and six per cent for TS4, the statement noted. In the consumables and disposables segment, the focus will be on creating manufacturing scale and world class quality. In the TS 3 and 4, priority will be given for value chain integration, so that there is an overall increase in competitiveness and quality of Made in India devices. The focus on critical component manufacturing under the scheme, would help achieve value chain integration and also give a boost to the MSME sector. Under the scheme, minimum sales threshold requirement to claim incentive has been discontinued, and minimum investment requirement has also been trimmed. To enhance Ease of Doing Business, the scheme guidelines have been made easier and investor friendly. The applicants would be free to submit any number of applications in one or more TS and the application window would remain continuously open over a long period of time. PLI-MD 2.0 aims to fulfil the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and 'Make in India', develop indigenous supply chains, attract investment, generate employment, improve quality of Made in India devices, reduce price of medical devices, and enhance India's global competitiveness in high-end medical technologies. The objective of the scheme is to promote deep manufacturing of medical devices, as well as manufacturing of high-end medical equipment like 3T MRI, PET-CT, Ultrasound probes and consoles and high-throughput IVD analysers which are currently not being manufactured in the country, the statement added.
Delhi's Yamuna Gets First Cruise Service With 30 Passenger Electric Boats At Rs 500 Per Ride
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Doctors said that those with prolonged outdoor exposure and daily commutes were particularly vulnerable to poor air quality
PHDCCI seeks customs duty cuts on key inputs ahead of Budget 2027-28
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday participated in a pre-Budget consultation meeting for the Union Budget 2027-28, where it recommended a series of customs duty reforms aimed at enhancing India's position as a globally competitive manufacturing hub. During the meeting held by the Tax Research Unit of the Revenue Department under the Ministry of Finance, the industry body highlighted the need to rationalise duties on critical industrial raw materials and energy inputs. It said such measures would help reduce manufacturing costs, improve energy security, strengthen domestic value chains and enhance India's global competitiveness. As part of its recommendations, PHDCCI proposed reducing the basic customs duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), heavy petroleum feedstocks and naphtha to zero from the current 2.5 per cent. It also called for rationalisation of customs duties on petroleum coke used in industrial manufacturing and sought continuation of the existing basic customs duty structure on steel scrap beyond March 2028. The chamber noted that these inputs play a crucial role across a wide range of sectors, including energy, fertilisers, steel, aluminium, petrochemicals, infrastructure, construction, textiles and engineering. According to the industry body, the availability, affordability and quality of essential industrial inputs have a direct bearing on India's manufacturing competitiveness and investment attractiveness. PHDCCI said customs duties on key raw materials and intermediate goods can significantly influence production costs, investment decisions and the overall competitiveness of downstream industries. A more streamlined duty structure, it added, would help improve cost efficiencies across interconnected manufacturing value chains. The chamber further emphasised that targeted duty reforms could encourage fresh investments in domestic processing capacities, strengthen supply-chain resilience and contribute to broader national goals such as industrial growth, energy security and higher value addition within the country. The recommendations form part of the industry's submissions to the government as it begins consultations for the Union Budget 2027-28.
Delhis LG Envisions a Green Future with Tulip Innovation
Delhis LG T.S. Sandhu emphasizes innovation for a sustainable green future during a visit to a tulip nursery. Delhis LG Envisions a Green Future with Tulip Innovation
India Rejects Pannun Lawsuit, Calls Allegations Fabricated and Malicious
New Delhi's remarks came after the US State Department said it delivered through a diplomatic note to the Indian side the summonses issued by the court to the officials in connection with the lawsuit.
'Attempt to give clean chit to Rajiv Gandhi': HS Phoolka slams Sonia Gandhi for 1984 riots claim
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and senior advocate H.S. Phoolka on Tuesday accused the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi of attempting to give a clean chit to her husband and former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi, after she said that the delay in the deployment of the Army during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, was due to certain concerns by the then-Army Chief. This comes after Sonia Gandhi in her memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' said, Although the Chief of the Army Staff General A.S. Vaidya had received his orders the same night as the assassination, we heard later that he had decided not to mobilise the nearest units because they were manned by Sikh soldiers, a factor that might have exacerbated the situation. Phoolka, while addressing a press conference, alleged that Sonia Gandhi, in her book, is trying to give a clean chit to Rajiv Gandhi and her family in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre, while calling her claims contrary to official records. The explanations given in the book for the delay in deploying the Army in Delhi contradict the findings of both the Misra Commission and the Nanavati Commission reports, he said. He also accused the then Rajiv Gandhi-led government of not deploying the nearly 6,000 soldiers who were available in Delhi on the morning of November 1, 1984. If the Army had been deployed on time, the lives of about 2,000 Sikhs could have been saved, Phoolka added. Asserting that the claim made in Sonia Gandhi's memoir is contrary to the facts available on record, the BJP leader said: Firstly, General Vaidya did not decide against calling in Sikh soldiers because he lacked trust in them. Secondly, nearly 6,000 soldiers were already available in Delhi on October 31. To substantiate his claim, Phoolka, also a senior lawyer, cited the report of the Misra Commission, which said that around 6,100 troops were available in Delhi on the night of October 31 and the morning of November 1, but they were not deployed. The Commission further observed that if 5,000 of these soldiers had been deployed on the streets of Delhi on the morning of November 1, the lives of at least 2,000 Sikhs could have been saved. The Nanavati Commission also made similar observations in its report, he noted. Phoolka also said that Army Chief General A.S. Vaidya had also given a statement on the matter. In his testimony before the Misra Commission, the then Army Chief General Vaidya clearly stated that he himself felt adequate military presence should be maintained in Delhi. For this purpose, he contacted the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Delhi, who informed him that 6,000 troops were available in the national capital. General Vaidya had also requisitioned troops from Meerut, and these forces reached Delhi on the night of October 31 itself, the BJP leader added. Phoolka said that nowhere in General Vaidya's testimony did he state that the Prime Minister (Rajiv Gandhi) had instructed him to call in the Army, and therefore, according to the senior lawyer, Sonia Gandhi's claim is completely contrary to the official record. According to the Misra Commission report, Rajiv Gandhi had alerted General Vaidya, he admitted, however, emphasising that the Army Chief's responsibility is to keep the Army ready, not to deploy it. The responsibility for requisitioning and deploying the Army lies with the civil administration. Yet, the civil administration neither called in nor deployed the Army, the BJP leader alleged. Questioning the steps taken by the-then PM Rajiv Gandhi, Phoolka said: If Rajiv Gandhi was not responsible for the events, then what steps did he take against those responsible for not calling in and deploying the Army that was available on the morning of November 1? Recalling Rajiv Gandhi's speech after the riots, where he had remarked When a big tree falls, the earth shakes a little, referring to the assassination of late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the BJP leader accused him of justifying the massacre against the Sikhs. Rajiv Gandhi's statement amounted to an attempt to justify the massacre, Phoolka said.
Chinese Creators Misrepresent Dhaka as New Delhi, Damaging Indias Image: Report
Chinese citizens are allegedly misrepresenting Dhakas impoverished areas as New Delhi, tarnishing Indias international reputation. Chinese Creators Misrepresent Dhaka as New Delhi, Damaging Indias Image: Report
Update Your Aadhaar Mobile Number from Home
New Delhi, November 10: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new feature in its Aadhaar App, allowing users to update their mobile numbers from Update Your Aadhaar Mobile Number from Home
Apple to Charge for Siri AI Access
New Delhi, November 10: Apple is preparing to implement daily usage limits for its Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features. Users may need to pay for additional Apple to Charge for Siri AI Access
New Era of River Tourism Launched with Yamuna Cruise in Delhi
Delhi unveils its first Yamuna River cruise service, enhancing river tourism and local economic opportunities. New Era of River Tourism Launched with Yamuna Cruise in Delhi
NHRC chief meets Nigerias Attorney-General, discusses cooperation on human rights
Digital Desk | Abuja, Nov 10 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Justice V Ramasubramanian met Nigerias Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi on Tuesday, exploring avenues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law, the High Commission of India in Nigeria said. Honble Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, met H.E. Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Federal Republic of Nigeria, today, the High Commission posted on X. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest during the meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between India and Nigeria in the fields of human rights, access to justice and the rule of law, it said. The NHRC delegation, led by Justice Ramasubramanian, arrived in Abuja on Monday. High Commissioner Abhishek Singh welcomed a high-level delegation from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, led by Honble Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairman, upon their arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the High Commission had posted on X. Last month, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh represented the Government of India as Chief Guest at Nigerias 66th Independence Day celebrations, noting that the two countries share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. India and Nigeria share longstanding historical ties and a robust Strategic Partnership. We remain committed to further deepening our bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples, he had said. In September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Vice President Kashim Shettima of Nigeria on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The discussion focused on key areas including trade and investment, defence and security, energy partnership, agriculture, health, and digital technologies. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had stated.
Samsung to Introduce Call Recording for WhatsApp in New Update
New Delhi, November 10: Samsung is set to enhance its Galaxy smartphone experience by introducing a much-anticipated feature in its upcoming One UI 9.5 update. Users will soon Samsung to Introduce Call Recording for WhatsApp in New Update
CAT quashes blind IAS officer Pranjal Patil's transfer to Arunachal
The tribunal said routine AGMUT rotation rules cannot override the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, and told the Centre to keep or repost her in Delhi within four weeks.
NICL AO Prelims Exam Admit Card Released
New Delhi, November 10: The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the admit card for the Administrative Officer (AO) Prelims Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for this exam NICL AO Prelims Exam Admit Card Released
Renault Kiger Achieves Impressive 4-Star Safety Rating
New Delhi, November 10: The Renault Kiger has made headlines by securing a remarkable 4-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash tests. Previously, this made-in-India sub-compact SUV Renault Kiger Achieves Impressive 4-Star Safety Rating
Sonia Gandhi recalls confronting Rajiv Gandhi over Shah Bano controversy in her memoir
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) In her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi offers a personal account of the political storm surrounding the Shah Bano case and reveals how deeply she disagreed with the governments approach to the issue. Sonia recalls questioning her husband, then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, over his government's handling of the controversy. Disturbed by newspaper and magazine reports, she was particularly concerned by allegations that the government was compromising the rights of Muslim women. Several prominent womens rights activists, including Muslim women, had also publicly supported Shah Banos claim to maintenance. Describing her reaction, Sonia writes: I argued with him and questioned him: The papers are accusing you of sacrificing Muslim womens interests. Whats going on? Why are you letting this happen? Rajiv, according to her account, maintained that he was attempting to navigate a complicated issue while ensuring fairness. Responding to her concerns, he said: Wouldnt I defend womens rightsdont you know me? Sonia remembers that he delivered the response in a slightly irritated tone. Rajiv subsequently explained that his intention was to find a solution for Shah Bano and other women facing similar circumstances without destabilising the broader framework of Muslim Personal Law. Sonia writes that he was trying to resolve the matter without putting in jeopardy the entire edifice of Muslim Personal Law. Reflecting on the eventual political compromise, Sonia defends the government's decision, arguing that it attempted to reconcile religious considerations with the need for gender justice. She maintains that the arrangement provided Muslim women with a more equitable financial settlement than the monthly maintenance of Rs 179.2 awarded to Shah Bano by the court. The compromise he accepted did, in fact, strike a balance between religious beliefs and gender justice, and it also gave Muslim women a fairer and more reasonable portion than the pitiful monthly amount of Rs 179.2 awarded by the court to Shah Bano, Sonia wrote. However, the government's move to introduce legislation overturning the Supreme Court's verdict attracted criticism from opposing political and social quarters. Sonia acknowledges that the amendment was controversial, describing it as a political step that was widely criticised. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was among the strongest critics of the government's decision. Sonia notes that the party accused the Congress government of prioritising electoral considerations over women's rights. The BJP predictably accused the government of indulging in vote-bank politicsa capitulation to the conservative elements of Muslim society, she wrote. The memoir also refers to the Supreme Court's 2001 judgment, which upheld the constitutional validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
